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[Q] Lanyard for the DZ: how are we going to fit one?

So we don't have a lanyard hole on the Desire Z... Obviously HTC want us to drop it and buy a new one every few months ;-)
Has anyone got any ideas as to how we can do this? (or have done this???)
I reckon it needs to be 'hung' from the top right, or bottom right corner as you look at it, then it naturally hangs with the keyboard closed.
Cheers
Rich.

cheeseandjamsandwich said:
So we don't have a lanyard hole on the Desire Z... Obviously HTC want us to drop it and buy a new one every few months ;-)
Has anyone got any ideas as to how we can do this? (or have done this???)
I reckon it needs to be 'hung' from the top right, or bottom right corner as you look at it, then it naturally hangs with the keyboard closed.
Cheers
Rich.
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I simply got a hard case that had a hole in it. Both protection and a lanyard spot. Of course, that's if you want a hard case.

I never could figure out why HTC removes the lanyard hole for some phones (G1, G2), and has them for other phones (Touch Pro 2, MyTouch Slide)...
It is a mystery why it isn't included in every phone...

Search results gave me this......
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And this is how you eventually destroy the case...
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Obfuscated link because the admins here like to fight crime before it happens.
And yes charms are stupid, a short 6" lanyard is totally awesome for getting your device out when you're doing other things, like say riding a bike.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=810872&highlight=lanyard
Edit: I would think this idea would work much better if you had a extra back caseing (bodyglove or such case) to add support for the battery door to stay closed.

hmm, you could always use some kind of strong tape to stick the back door down

OK, found this AWESOME tear down of the Desire Z/G2
http:
//tjworld.net/blog/htc-desire-z-tear-down
So looking at the top and bottom right corners, perhaps we could drill an in and out hole to make a bomb proof lanyard anchor.

cheeseandjamsandwich said:
OK, found this AWESOME tear down of the Desire Z/G2
http:
//tjworld.net/blog/htc-desire-z-tear-down
So looking at the top and bottom right corners, perhaps we could drill an in and out hole to make a bomb proof lanyard anchor.
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wow brill, have you got a desire z, are you going to do this? now i know its a possibility i think i just might get one!

I have always been using lanyards/wrist straps on my smartphones and so will I on my Z.
On my previous device (HD2) I had ordered a case at Piel Frama and they had kindly accepted to add holes on my flip case for free.
Unfortunately for the Desire Z they have not released any flip case due to the physical keyboard.
The only solution I found is buying on Fortte site a flip case allowing using physical keyboard while it's in the case. You can choose your clip and among them there is the wrist strap. I have not received the case yet so cannot give you feedback for the moment.

I haven't totally investigated drilling the top/bottom right hand corner yet... But i reckon that's the go....
I want a solution without any add-on case.
It's pants that HTC don't add the holes... there's no reason other than conspiracy theories, why they shouldn't/couldn't.

Definitely a CIA conspiration
Serisously maybe HTC thinks that smartphones have become too heavy to be carried on with a lanyard? Maybe they are afraid of people who would complaint because of a lanyard (and consequently phone) breakage?
Just my feeling because I don't see any other reason why they would have decided to remove these holes

Going snowboarding tomorrow.
I guess ill use the rear door for a lanyard. Although the a few times my kid has dropped my phone and it comes hurtling off.
It should be fine. I also use something called a lighter leash that I have attached to the inside of my jacket pocket. Its similar to those things you see for id cards in hospitals. You pull on it and the string comes out.

You can use the keyboard hinge for that. It's worked great for me on the G1 and G2.
Only catch is that you can't just loop the lanyard around the hinge, there'd be too much extra string around the hinge. You have to pull the lanyard apart, wrap the string around the hinge, then put it back together. Totally worth it though.

skyjumper said:
You can use the keyboard hinge for that. It's worked great for me on the G1 and G2.
... You have to pull the lanyard apart, wrap the string around the hinge, then put it back together. Totally worth it though.
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hmm, that is a tryer, but i think there are already problems with the hinge and id really like a strap attached to the case, im dithering about where to get the torx 5 screwdriver from.

I don't think the hinge will break that easily lol

2 days boarding. no problem with the batter cover lanyard.
I just spent 2 days riding with the battery cover based lanyard.
It worked great and the conditions were pretty rugged.
I can recommend this method and I will use it again.

Any tips on which lanyard to get that can be pulled apart? As my lanyard is glued together in a plastic case where the string reaches the strap.
I've got a temporary solution of dental floss around the case hinge (!) and then that is attached to the lanyard. Dental floss is surprisingly strong. It just looks a bit DIY with some white duct tape wrapped around it...

Adhesive for replacing digitizer?

Hey guys, I'm attempting to replace my digitizer for the second time after my first attempt ended up with a digitizer which was a distinctly different shape than the original and therefore looks terrible! Anyhow I'm looking for a decent adhesive to keep it in place. Would pretty much anything do or does anyone have a preference?
Cheers!

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Here is the stuff I used, working great so far.. Not sure where you could get it (maybe frys or something) (I grabbed some from work).. its thin, double sided, super sticky once it sets, and made by 3M.. I just cut it into very thin strips using a ruler and exacto blade.. If you have trouble finding some, I have enough leftover that I could mail you to get the job done..
fam
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also, i used a couple drops of super glue on the top portion (where there is a decent amount of plastic surface area)..

Cheers, that looks pretty perfect, didn't even know that was available! I'm in the UK but thanks for offering I should hopefully be able to find some locally, thanks again.

Hollow.Droid said:
Cheers, that looks pretty perfect, didn't even know that was available! I'm in the UK but thanks for offering I should hopefully be able to find some locally, thanks again.
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if you cant find it locally try amazon or:
http://cgi.ebay.com/2mm-3M-Adhesive...391482?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa6a4b2fa
another thing, something that is probably more "locally available" would be to buy the 3M digitizer tape for an iphone, and cut it up into the 4 strips you'll need

I used some of the loctite superglue gel. Very very thin layer of it and it worked great, I didn't like how the original digitizer sat flush with the frame of the phone, after using the superglue the digitizer is slightly below the frame so it the phone was dropped face down the frame would hit the ground first hopefully saving the screen

famandeggs said:
if you cant find it locally try amazon or:
http://cgi.ebay.com/2mm-3M-Adhesive...391482?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa6a4b2fa
another thing, something that is probably more "locally available" would be to buy the 3M digitizer tape for an iphone, and cut it up into the 4 strips you'll need
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I ended up going with this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...223992&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_3749wt_905
I made sure it wasn't the foam kind and it's double sided so should hopefully do the job nicely. Fingers crossed
dowmace said:
I used some of the loctite superglue gel. Very very thin layer of it and it worked great, I didn't like how the original digitizer sat flush with the frame of the phone, after using the superglue the digitizer is slightly below the frame so it the phone was dropped face down the frame would hit the ground first hopefully saving the screen
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Yeah I'm going with a combo of the tape and superglue, just because I don't trust myself to be delicate with superglue down the sides
I'll have to post some pics of the before and after, just to give a sense of how crap the first replacement was. It's so poor I'm using a full body case to keep the digitizer held in! It also lacks the bottom buttons and is the incorrect size (Around 1cm in total, top and bottom) compared to the original digitizer. It's gonna be a nice day when it's back to tip top condition

Cheers buddies! very useful stuff

Anyone happen to know where I can pick up the thick foamy type adhesive? Some of it is torn around edges & want to fill in the gaps with something better than 4 layers of the thin 3m stuff. I might try tiny strips of electrical tape in those spots, but would rather proper real thing.

Hi
Re
Here is the stuff I used, working great so far.. Not sure where you could get it (maybe frys or something) (I grabbed some from work).. its thin, double sided, super sticky once it sets, and made by 3M.. I just cut it into very thin strips using a ruler and exacto blade.. If you have trouble finding some, I have enough leftover that I could mail you to get the job done..
fam
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Hi I am trying to replace my nephews screen and need the adheisive do you still have some left and are you still willing to send it. I cant find it anywhere

adhesive for digitizer...
Hollow.Droid said:
Hey guys, I'm attempting to replace my digitizer for the second time after my first attempt ended up with a digitizer which was a distinctly different shape than the original and therefore looks terrible! Anyhow I'm looking for a decent adhesive to keep it in place. Would pretty much anything do or does anyone have a preference?
Cheers!
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you can use zhan lida t8000.
its widely use for mobile screen like asus,samsung etc
it can easily removed at time of replacement usnig dryer or heat gun.

New Smart Cover for the 8.9

was just poking around ebay and noticed they have a new smart cover for the 8.9. Plastic molded rear with the folding flap for $14-15. The plastic is white with a colored insert and they have black and lime green for colors. Was tempted to buy the lime green just because, but black with the black interior in my car makes me feel a little more at ease if I leave it somewhat in the open. Just ordered it, so it'll be a couple weeks before it arrived. Haven't found it any place else. No Amazon Prime sadly.
I wish someone else would come up with a 9" tablet. I picked up the archos 80 g9 for $125 (phenom bargain at that price), and I like the 4:3 ratio and actually wish it was 9" and 4:3. I think that would make for the perfect tablet Full 9" 4:3 for browsing and reading and more like a 7.7-8" for HD media.
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I have been using this cover since I bought my tab and it has been fine. The folding cover can be used as a stand or just to prop it up at an angle to make it easier to use at a table.
It doesn't add much bulk but it is nice to have the screen protected when it is lying around.

This doesn't have a hole for the charger so you'll have to charge it while open. Also the plastic is cheap, i've had mine a few months and there is cracking at the corner.

I don't know which one you got, but mine has a cut out in the cover so it can charge while the screen is covered. Maybe you got an old one or just haven't learned how to use an xacto knife
Two days with the case. I like it. I cut out a spot for the charger to charge while the case is closed. The case is actually two pieces. The plastic case and the cover which is glued on the back and folds over the front. Hence it's easy to do different colors. The cover was glued on 98% aligned. It's just a hair off and only noticable if I stare at it long enough. The plastic snaps on well, is a solid fit. The plastic is glossy and slightly flexible. Not rigid like the plastic in the rotating case. White and glossy will show scuffs over time, but I"m cool with that. I like it better than the official samsung case. It stands steady in the hi angle and low angle setup which is done by folding the cover over in various configurations and the cover material is very grippy to hold it in its angled position. The cutouts for the buttons and camera are spot on.
If I had my druthers, I'd remove the cover, sand down the outer plastic and give it a matte black finish with some krylon fusion. Why they chose white, I have no idea outside of it looking kinda cool with the lime green if you're into that look. You could look like a real dork if you were sporting a white phone with black case while wearing your Ebel panda watch as it's called.
I liked this style of case with my touchpad, the oem samsung case was ok. I didn't like the hologram'ish finish of it. Looks nice out of the box, but that's about it. And the flip over lid and relying on the grippy surface to hold it open for viewing just didn't do it for me. So I'll put the OG case and the rotating case in the closet and stick with this. I might try the blow dryer on the cover to see if it loosens the adhesive. If so, i'll sand and paint.

Love the black one, but curious, is the magnetic case can make tab's capacitive touchscreen malfunction on long term use ?
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Honestly, I can't feel any magnetization in the case. Just the slip resistent black par and that's it.
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Is it good as the ipad version?

Artic89 said:
Is it good as the ipad version?
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There's nothing smart about it outside the name from what I can tell. It doesn't turn the screen off when shut or anything. It's just a minimalist case.
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I've got same case (in white) it's made in cheap plastic, but it works ok, while the cover is decent.
Overall it worth the price

Unique nexus 4 cover/bumper. Environment friendly!

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Have a laugh, continue with your day
Decided to make something for in-between as my cover needs to come from China, going to take a few weeks.
Remember if you see someone talking to a cardboard box, it doesn't have to be someone mental imitating talking on the phone!

Love it!
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buru898 said:
Love it!
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Thanks
I was just jokingly advocating its environmentalist status to a girl, who was rather pinned and asked "How is it any green?"*
I replied to her I was still looking for the right crayon
* ("if you make something for in the meantime while you're awaiting a shipment from China" is probably what she meant)

Hahah good one!
Kind of reminds me of the hands-free headset that has no wires or batteries..

The case makes it look like a Nexus S!

As someone asked on reddit for a tutorial, ill copy it here. Not much you cant figure out yourself.
My case consists of 7 layers of cardboard. Depending on the thickness it may be more or less with others.
1. Take the nexus 4 box. Cut out a few rectangles as big as the box is. (7 was enough for me).
2. In the inside of the nexus 4 box, take the 'tray' out where your nexus4 used to lay in. Fold it open and trace the shape onto a few cardboard pieces. This is going to be your 'bumper' section. You need as much layers as your phone is thick (9.1mm). The shape doesn't need to be perfect, rather cut away too less than too much.
3. Glue them together. It doesn't matter if the hole doesn't match op perfectly.
4. Take a dremel, a drill or any other rotary tool and a sandpaper head. Now sand the hole of the bunper together into the perfect shape. You can use sandpaper and do it by hand if you don't have any tools available.
5. Trace out another piece of cardboard, but this time cut the hole smaller. I just kept the sides by default and took a thumb of thickness extra on the top and bottom. This is your face plate. Pierce two holes on the top where your camera is and proximity sensor.
6. Put the bumper around your phone and mark the sections you want to cut out. Vokume rocker, on-off button, micro usb and the 3.5mm jack.
7. Cut your bumper to pieces and glue it onto your faceplate. Dremel or sand where necessary.
8. Now for the back part: I took two pieces of cardboard. And traced my public transport card on the top of one. Carefully cut out only the top layer if the cardboard and remove the 'waves' or 'ripples' inside.
9. Make an opening in the center of the hole around a fingernail long. This is how you slide the card out.
10. Glue the intact back piece and the card holder piece together so you card will be sandwiched in between.
11. Now you can simply glue them together with your phone inside, or if you want to get it out and leave the box intact, you can make an interlocking mechanism. You can also pierce the corners with a large pick (twist! Don't push, as that ruins your box) or small drill and use some fishing line or hennep strand..gift ribbon even works, to close it up.
finish everything up by sanding or dremelling the sides so they are all correctly aligned and every piece is the same size. You can round your corners too if you wish.

someone do a review on this, looks interesting

dorksturhh said:
someone do a review on this, looks interesting
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I actually have quite a lot of faith it would work in a droptest from 1 meter high in a cornerdrop (or even flatfaced). If someone wants to sponsor me :3

Send this to MKBHD!

I notice how the layers seperate with the use D:, plastered the sides full of white wood glue now to keep it together.
Pray for me I did not accidentally put glue on my phone
So many reactions I get with my case . I currently also use this wallpaper, but I haven't found a really good one fitting the style.

Looks awesome !!

now thats an awesome cover!!! well done sir! You just changed the history of caver/bumper.

Great bumper! Must do something for the screen!
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Svardskampe said:
I notice how the layers seperate with the use D:, plastered the sides full of white wood glue now to keep it together.
Pray for me I did not accidentally put glue on my phone
So many reactions I get with my case . I currently also use this wallpaper, but I haven't found a really good one fitting the style.
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Similar to yours but live
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uistore.fieldsystem.papertownfree

Unfortunately, live wallpapers kill the battery very quickly.
Yesterday I was laughed at it for the first time by a girl with a white Iphone.
Btw, changed the design a bit. By removing the little connections of the openings on the buttons on the faceplate, I have a folding line , so now I can take my phone out.

Better copyright that design before Otterbox steals it
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Better copyright that design before Otterbox steals it
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Good design in crisis times... Congrats sir

Salute sir :thumbup:
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After a month of use I figured I should update how it went on in use. Got my chinese normal business leather case now, so little use for this any more.
(Really, thumbnails don't work on XDA? :/)
But ye. In terms of design, I can take my phone in and out by removing the two connections and create a folding line. In terms of sturdyness: The cardboard disintegrates into ruffles after a while, and ye, made me to just glue the entire thing. It's a semi-TPU case now. (But it made it a lot more solid). The top bit of the face plate came off. Didn't really bother putting it back on, the phone was enclosed enough and just glued over the rest.

Note 3 Bezel

Hello folks,
I have some 3M Di-Noc material kicking around and I was considering using some to reinforce the bezel on my device.
I was wondering if anyone out there has a template of the bezel with locations of all the cutouts for plugs, speakers, mics, ir blaster, etc so I can make a proper cutout of the Di-Noc?
(and for all you lovely people, you can grab FREE samples of Di-Noc from 3M here solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_U...nishes/Surface-Finishes?N=2891&rt=c3&MDR=true)
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vanisleguy1976 said:
I have some 3M Di-Noc material kicking around and I was considering using some to reinforce the bezel on my device.
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Can u elaborate what u mean by this?

Wrap the Di-Noc around the bezel
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vanisleguy1976 said:
Wrap the Di-Noc around the bezel
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Seems like I'm not the only one who gets ideas like this! Since back in my iPhone 4 days I was obsessed with the idea of having a black frame which I think just looks super sexy and I succeeded! They sold those black metal frames and even if it meant to tear apart the whole phone, I went through with it and the end result didn't disappoint.
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Anyway now with the Note 3 there are no black frames that anyone sells mainly because the Super AMOLED and the frame are one unit and can't be separated. And I honestly hated how it looked "stock" with the silver frame especially after seeing Samsung heading the right direction in my mind on the Note 4 with the painted black frame. So I went to my local hardware store i bought this adhesive film from brand called d-c-fix (nothing special) in matt black. Installing it fairly easy!
Advice I can give u is:
Don't just install a stripe around the phone u will fail!
Install a large piece completely on the front and make sure ur 3M Di-Noc material exceeds the front on every side by minimum 10cm or so basically enough to hold on to it.
Take a blow drier and start anywhere u want to heat the tape/adhesive/material (don't know how to call it right in English sorry) this will make it soft and stretchable and the installation process easier/possible. From there on just apply it on the actual frame. Before doing this take ur back cover off because it will be in the way otherwise. Just press the material on so it stays in place. Excess material on the back u just cut off with a x acto knife. Same on the front! u just press the material firmly on and cut it off and u can peel it like a screen protector.
cutting out the usb port, speaker, headphone jack are super easy with a x acto knife. the headphone jack has a ring around it is still visible.
for mics u google pictures and just feel with ur finger where it is! depending on the thickness of the material everything shines through! not like really shining trough but I hope u get what I mean. With a needle u can make holes which again is easy.
The real challenge for me was cutting the front corners between the frame "border" and display. Left, Right, Top and Bottom is again super easy but the corners are a bit hard depending on how sharp ur x acto knife is and how thick the material is. It's hard to cut it clean without fringes.
And the adhesive should be really strong otherwise because the friction that's caused by putting in and out of ur pocket it will come off! But mine basic ass material holds just fine. And I mean u got the good 3M stuff which they install on cars!
I hope I covered everything if u have questions u can ask me and i will try to help out as much as I can.
Here are some Pics of my Note 3 I'm currently rocking my Orange back cover and the contrast just looks sick! If put on my black back cover my Noe 3 looks like a stealth Note 3. The front doesn't look dirty in the gaps like it does on the picture its probably because it's already dark and I shot these with flash on and I used my tablet because I don't have no other camera. If anyone is interested I would take better pictures in daylight.
Anyway hope this helps u out.... peace out......

That looks fantastic! Thank you very much for your advice. It sounds perfect.
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vanisleguy1976 said:
That looks fantastic! Thank you very much for your advice. It sounds perfect.
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Not sure if you tried it out but can anyone make a video on how to do this? My bezel is scratched up and dented and it would definitely love a fix up. Are there any other alternatives to fixing the bezel?