what are the holes on the back of the sensation? - HTC Sensation

are those microphones? I bought the official gelskin case from tmobile but the case covers them up

Omg. Search!
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I've searched and found ambiguous answers, from being irrelevant holes to being noise-cancelling microphones, to detecting short circuits in water?? It's still very unclear to me.

Noise cancellation
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1 is for noise cancellation mic & the others are just the rivets for the antenna contacts. to find the mic, because I forgot which one it is, look at the top holes & find whichever one has a grommet behind it, that's the mic

Is it ok if i cover those holes with hardcase ? Will it reduce my phone ability ?

Laynee1 said:
Is it ok if i cover those holes with hardcase ? Will it reduce my phone ability ?
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You'll most likely be fine.
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What is the small circle on the back?

Hey all,
What is the function of the small indented circle below the kickstand on the back of the TB?
It covers a screw to open the phone.
It's a rubber plug. Probably covering a screw.
Does this cover a screw?! I always thought it covered one of those external antenna ports (like you used to see back in the 90s)...
If you stick a safety pin into the rubber cover then you should be able to easily pop it off and see for yourself.
I'm pretty sure its for an external antenna as a lot of cases have a hole for it.
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Dear Larry,
I understand you would like to know what the gray circle is on the back of the Thunderbolt. If you are referring to a piece that is rubber like, this is a cover for a screw that is holding the back speaker under the kickstand into place.
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Its like a miniature coax plug for an external cell phone antenna
The plug isn't easy to get out & can be pushed through the hole when reinstalling it so be careful if you get curious & check it out
I was wondering the same thing
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I read somewhere that it covers the 2nd Mic used for noise cancelling on calls.
From my mobile power unit.
I like how everybody keeps coming up with wacky ideas when they could just take a pin, remove the cap, and take a picture.
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Blacksheep427 said:
I read somewhere that it covers the 2nd Mic used for noise cancelling on calls.
From my mobile power unit.
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The Second Mic is Actually right Next to the 3.5mm Headphone Jack!
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WeaselWeaz said:
I like how everybody keeps coming up with wacky ideas when they could just take a pin, remove the cap, and take a picture.
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Then do it. Otherwise you are just being useless like the rest of us in this thread. At least sidekick provided an email response from HTC.
Like this...?
WeaselWeaz said:
I like how everybody keeps coming up with wacky ideas when they could just take a pin, remove the cap, and take a picture.
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So....what did you find?
Just asking.
PlankLongBeard said:
The Second Mic is Actually right Next to the 3.5mm Headphone Jack!
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OK, copy that. Thanks for correcting me. Any points for being close?
Captain Obvious observation: the spot in question, the hole next to the 3.5 jack and the twin holes to the left of the rear camera must "do" something. My gel skin has cut-outs for each.
Coax, it is, then. Good, because I've been looking at LTE-compatible antennas.
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the twin holes to the left of the rear camera must "do" something. My gel skin has cut-outs for each.
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The twin holes are for the antenna which is on the outside of the battery cover. Inside, you'll see some gold plating, that carries through the holes, and there's more plating on the outside (which is painted over), which forms an antenna. The holes just connect the inside and outside together. There's no reason for a case to have openings there.
Copy. Personally I hardly notice them. I obviously did take notice due to this post. Despite the "bugs" in the TB, it works and that is all that matters. I am just looking forward to it getting better when 4G is active for my home area and the update to Android 2.3.
I heard its its butt hole.
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Happy 12th birthday.

[Q] Case mate tough case question

The htc sensation case mate tough case covers all the holes.What are the holes for and do they affect the phone in any way?
Please advice
Thanks
Using one myself...unsure about the holes but my phone is working normally....so no worries
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The holes are part if the antenna I believe. I read a review stating that the case affected signal. But I hope that is not the case, I had one on my vibrant and it was awesome. I will buy one after I hear a few more positive reviews
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I'm using one too, and seems to be fine.
Tough cases is great. adds the needed bulk, signal great also! highly recommended!
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Seems a little bit too bulky for my liking
Hussainally said:
The htc sensation case mate tough case covers all the holes.What are the holes for and do they affect the phone in any way?
Please advice
Thanks
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I'm afraid you need all the holes open
They cover things like speaker, noise reduction, etc.
There should be an opening on the back for:
1. camera and flash
2. two holes above and below
3. hole for speaker (top right) and small hole to the right
4. double hole bottom right
I bought this on ebay for £2.90 and it has all the holes in the right place:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120740749749&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
colonel said:
I'm afraid you need all the holes open
They cover things like speaker, noise reduction, etc.
There should be an opening on the back for:
1. camera and flash
2. two holes above and below
3. hole for speaker (top right) and small hole to the right
4. double hole bottom right
I bought this on ebay for £2.90 and it has all the holes in the right place:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120740749749&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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I ordering one from HK as well that has the similar hole openings. Is it rubberized as well and does it attract lint?

HTC Sensation Otter Box Coming SOON!!! $34.95

WOOT!!!! about damn time!! @[email protected]
http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-Sensation-4G-Commuter-Series-Case/HTC4-SENSA-20-E4OTR_A,default,pd.html
Uh oh i dont see the vent holes tho -_-
is that going to be an issue?
why are they releasing it without holes for the rest of the antenna?
my cheap tpu case has all the holes... wtf otterbox?
Looks nice but missing holes. It looks like they have a little door that protects the mini usb. Sweet!!!!! Hope they fix the holes on back. Not the end of the world tho. Just drill them out.
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I have a case without any of the holes and I find no problem at all. also i think the girth of it fixed my death grip issues too.
He said girth you probably are fine. Guess you dont record guitar into your phone or need your mic then
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This looks very nice, might order one when it comes out.
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i used htc casemate tough case with no holes and the antenna or signal didnt drop at all even wifi... so i guess it's not an issue ?
MxFadzil92 said:
i used htc casemate tough case with no holes and the antenna or signal didnt drop at all even wifi... so i guess it's not an issue ?
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What happened with the noise cancellation mic then?
So if you look at the photo of the back of the case you will see that the mic for noise cancellation is exposed.
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kitchencop said:
So if you look at the photo of the back of the case you will see that the mic for noise cancellation is exposed.
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Yes, the back mic hole is exposed. And the others do not need to be exposed. In fact, it probably helps to present a build up of dust by not exposing them.
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I don't understand why people get excited for these commuter cases. The corners are barely protected and the case eventually ends up stretching. I've owned 3 between my Nexus One and myTouch 4G and it's the same thing every time. It's the Defender series people should be excited about. Those are some serious cases.
I also prefer a hard case rather then these commuter cases. I got the Mobi hard case and love it it has a nice feel and the phone is really protected.
Yeah those holes have absolutely nothing to do with cell reception. I believe you will find TPU cases reduces your cell reception. Install a cell reception graphing app like OpenSignal and see for yourself. Mine is laying in the corner on the floor (where I last chunked it) only because I have yet desired to expend the energy needed to throw that garbage in the trash.
I am ashamed that such a predominant company would make such a fantastic phone with such a weak design for the antenna.
awesome, what holster can be used with this? Do they sell a compatible holster?
now available
I bought one and unfortunately I have been getting many complaints about the microphone being muffled. Can anyone give advice about another good hard case? Maybe something a little more beefy.
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best case in my opinion: casemate tough case

This case is good as hell I'm telling you. I've accidentally dropped my XE on the floor many times. and it's still in one piece. With no scratches whatsoever. It is pretty huge but it's a worth it. Despite being tedious to remove and put on, I like it. I'm from Singapore so it is quite expensive here but what the heck.. I recommend this little bugger.
I meant thumbs up... Fail.
I agree. Its an awesome case but it makes the phone a little too bulky.
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Hi, did case-mate add a hole punchout for the 2nd Mic above the camera? I know the original design had all the holes covered, so wondering if all holes are still covered by the case.
Thanks
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i bought the proporta case real good leather case with stips of metal in the front and back to protect the phone
Used that case with my Desire. It is awesome, but way to thick.
My sensation has to live without a case.
Note to my self: do not drop your device!
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Just got one today and it does have the cutout above the camera.
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http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Sensation-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-Sensation-Pop-Cases.asp
this is a very nice case though a bit expensive.
mayormullet said:
Just got one today and it does have the cutout above the camera.
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Ah that's good news. I got mine in January and it didn't have a cutout. So I drilled my own hole lol. It's slightly off center by like a millimeter, but whatever.
rawrfische said:
Ah that's good news. I got mine in January and it didn't have a cutout. So I drilled my own hole lol. It's slightly off center by like a millimeter, but whatever.
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Just got my tough case today in the mail. No cutouts either on back for the holes. What is the best way for me to drill a hole through the case for the Mic above the camera?
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gustav30 said:
Just got my tough case today in the mail. No cutouts either on back for the holes. What is the best way for me to drill a hole through the case for the Mic above the camera?
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Take off the outer shell, lay it flat, get a small drill bit, and drill away. Of course you'll need to also cut a small hole in the inner skin with a scissor so that the mic hole is exposed when the case is on.
I'll try to take a pic of the case tonight with my wife's phone so that you can get a better idea of where to drill. Hopefully your hole will end up more centered than mine lol.
rawrfische said:
Take off the outer shell, lay it flat, get a small drill bit, and drill away. Of course you'll need to also cut a small hole in the inner skin with a scissor so that the mic hole is exposed when the case is on.
I'll try to take a pic of the case tonight with my wife's phone so that you can get a better idea of where to drill. Hopefully your hole will end up more centered than mine lol.
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That would be great if you can. Thanks
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gustav30 said:
That would be great if you can. Thanks
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Sorry, I got home really late last night and didn't get a chance to snap a pic. So instead I brought an iPhone cable to work so I could use my old phone to take the pic. Hope this helps.
Ballistic
I got this case yesterday. http://www.amazon.com/Ballistic-SA0...sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330012302&sr=8-1-spell
It comes in grey and all black. The pictures do not do it justice. It looks and feels solid in the hand and its not to bulky like the picture makes it. i got it from amazon for 18 for the black. the grey is 14. goballistic.com has the full info on the case.
rawrfische said:
Sorry, I got home really late last night and didn't get a chance to snap a pic. So instead I brought an iPhone cable to work so I could use my old phone to take the pic. Hope this helps.
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Looks good! I think you actually did a pretty good job. I can only hope i'll be that precise!
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I'm actually going to go with a different case than this - just too much bulk for my taste.
I've used the Case-Mate Tough case for a day - did not attempt any of the holes mentioned above! - if you're interested, $20 shipped, just PM me.
gustav30 said:
I'm actually going to go with a different case than this - just too much bulk for my taste.
I've used the Case-Mate Tough case for a day - did not attempt any of the holes mentioned above! - if you're interested, $20 shipped, just PM me.
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Have you checked out the ballistic? It has all the sense wholes cut perfectly. Can't post pic because I'm at work.
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Custom case

I am in the process of making a custom case for my HTC one XL, that has a metal frame, I heard that metal around the antennas would block its signal. I was wondering if that was true, if so would someone post a pic showing the location of the antennas?
Also if any one has an idea for the case feel free the post it.
A CNCed alu case would be sweet!
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Beanstine32 said:
I am in the process of making a custom case for my HTC one XL, that has a metal frame, I heard that metal around the antennas would block its signal. I was wondering if that was true, if so would someone post a pic showing the location of the antennas?
Also if any one has an idea for the case feel free the post it.
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I'm pretty sure its along the top of the phone..
If the HOX is like any other superphone on the market right now, the GSM/HSPA/LTE radios will be located near the bottom rear of the device. The BT and WiFi radios will be located near the top left and top right corners of the device respectively. I'll look for a diagram or something and amend this post later.
Just out of curiosity, what was your concept? Are you going to incorporate usage of the Pogo pins for charging or any other functionality?
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I stand corrected, as per the following FCC diagram
http://www.droid-life.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/htconex.jpg
I had a aluminum metal bumper for mine, didn't affect data coverage but it made the already weak Bluetooth signal weaker
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I'm going to have aluminum frame for strength. Not quite sure on the design yet, but will post a pic of the design when done.
Any ideas?
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Maybe line the inside of the aluminium frame with a rubber sleeve to prevent any metal to metal contact?
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Athrun88 said:
Maybe line the inside of the aluminium frame with a rubber sleeve to prevent any metal to metal contact?
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That's how mine was, the only issue was mine would leave black marks
Make sure its non marking rubber
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I'm going to have some kind of cushion inside the phone between the frame and the phone... Will that be enough to keep the metal frame from lowering the signal?
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Beanstine32 said:
I'm going to have some kind of cushion inside the phone between the frame and the phone... Will that be enough to keep the metal frame from lowering the signal?
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Depends on the material really. Since radios transmit and receive radio waves, any physical contact with metal components could interfere with the physical board somehow. Having a rubber insulator would prevent any of those kinds of interference. The actual radio waves on the otherhand could be affected by the metal frame, depending on what material it is. Obviously anything ferrous, magnetic, will affect the radio waves. Not sure about anything that is directly non-magnetic though (aluminium) because one of the posts above mentioned that he had an aluminum bumper and it affected his BT signal.

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