I have the black skyrocket and I would like to change the housing to white. I would even consider another color. Has anyone found a site or know where I can get the housing pieces? I know that I will have to replace the front screen due to the border being black on mine.
Any help would be great. Thanks!!
You're gonna end up spending more on those pieces than you did for the phone.
the complete front panel with screen is $220. that's more then the phone its self if you got it on contract.
https://www.gounlock.com/details.php?itemId=7440
I did find a few site that had them and I have also come to the same conclusion that you guys pointed out. It will cost me more to place everything to make it white. I will just have too stay black or find one on ebay that the insides have crapped out.
Thanks again guys.
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I did find a few site that had them and I have also come to the same conclusion that you guys pointed out. It will cost me more to place everything to make it white. I will just have too stay black or find one on ebay that the insides have crapped out.
Thanks again guys.
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Some guys on the 989 forum are using stickers.. There might be something similar for the skyrocket
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623273
I took a look at the vinyl skins and found ones on ebay for the skyrocket. I ordered two to see how it works out.
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I took a look at the vinyl skins and found ones on ebay for the skyrocket. I ordered two to see how it works out.
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Cool, it might Nice
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I have the black skyrocket and I would like to change the housing to white. I would even consider another color. Has anyone found a site or know where I can get the housing pieces? I know that I will have to replace the front screen due to the border being black on mine.
Any help would be great. Thanks!!
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Aside from the "why did you get a black one, if you wanted a white one" question
Have you thought about just selling yours on ebay (or similar) and just getting a white phone? Like just about everything else, if you price the parts individually... It always costs more than buying the finished product. I guess White Out wouldn't cut it?
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I didnt get white because i was impatient and didnt want to wait another week for a phone to come in. Its stupid now but i deal with it.
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I didnt get white because i was impatient and didnt want to wait another week for a phone to come in. Its stupid now but i deal with it.
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Have you looked at what would be involved in selling yours & getting a white one... Cost, Trade etc?
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In the short time I had my SGS2, I read this tutorial on taking the outside housing off and sanding it down to give it a matte finish. I'm sure something like that can be applied to the Skyrocket, since it's nearly the same design. Take off the housing, paint it white, and replace it. The screen wouldn't be white, but maybe it looks good like that.
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In the short time I had my SGS2, I read this tutorial on taking the outside housing off and sanding it down to give it a matte finish. I'm sure something like that can be applied to the Skyrocket, since it's nearly the same design. Take off the housing, paint it white, and replace it. The screen wouldn't be white, but maybe it looks good like that.
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Do you remember where you saw that at? I would be willing to try it.
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Do you remember where you saw that at? I would be willing to try it.
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This looks like the one. I guess it's not a tutorial after all, but if you read through it, you can find out what different people did.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308284
Check out this thread you might find it to be a cheaper alternative...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1485508
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Anyone have a spare usb cable that they can give away or sell :/. Dont have any electronic / phone carrier stores around and i dont really trust ebay..... If you do id be grateful. Please and thank you .
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Amazon? They're trustworthy. It'd be easier and cheaper. They have free 7 day shipping or something... Depending on your order.
Yeah man go with amazon. I just ordered some new earphones (same as stock ones) for like four bucks. I bet there's a usb cable for around that price if not lower. And they're trustworthy.
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Cause i got jacked on ebay like twice already. THank God it wasnt anything expensive. Heheh. ANd ill give amazon a shot and let you guys know how it went. )).
p.s you know what the battery door cover things are called? Not the case... The cover thing.... I searched and searched but i only got cases..... If anyone can help, im looking for a pearl white battery door cover thing. Any help appreciated.
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Only one I found searching for battery cover was this:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax..._1_2?s=hardware&ie=UTF8&qid=1315550471&sr=1-2
No white though.
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Cause i got jacked on ebay like twice already. THank God it wasnt anything expensive. Heheh. ANd ill give amazon a shot and let you guys know how it went. )).
p.s you know what the battery door cover things are called? Not the case... The cover thing.... I searched and searched but i only got cases..... If anyone can help, im looking for a pearl white battery door cover thing. Any help appreciated.
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Search on ebay for the i9000 battery door. They'll have it in black or white. As far as I know, the battery door for the i9000 is the same as the Galaxy S 4g (and the Vibrant). ^_^
http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Back-...885?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ae2597bed
It even has Google on it!
Light-라이트 said:
Cause i got jacked on ebay like twice already. THank God it wasnt anything expensive. Heheh. ANd ill give amazon a shot and let you guys know how it went. )).
p.s you know what the battery door cover things are called? Not the case... The cover thing.... I searched and searched but i only got cases..... If anyone can help, im looking for a pearl white battery door cover thing. Any help appreciated.
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You should've filed a claim for that on Ebay. Anyways, not the place to talk about that, so I won't linger on that point, lol.
As for you battery door, you could try to paint it yourself. Look for a bottle of Tamiya Pearl White spray paint. It's not cheap compared to what you can get locally, but it looks pretty damn good! You might need to prime the cover too. Be sure to topcoat as well, or else the paint will just chip off!
Holy moly. 20 dollars ?!?!
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@bkoon, where might i be able to buy the spray paint . And around how much would it cost?
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You talking about the micro USB cable to plug your phone into your computer?
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@bkoon, where might i be able to buy the spray paint . And around how much would it cost?
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You could see if hobby stores have them. Do a quick google search. I'll write more about it when I'm home, since it's kinda inconvenient to search on my phone and type a response, lol.
I only suggest Tamiya because I build plastic robot models for a hobby. It's a well known brand of paint and is safe on plastic. If you could find another cheaper brand, by all means, use that one. I'm sure that any quality paint will be great, as long as it's applied with the proper technique.
I think the cans itself aren't expensive ($4-5), but it's the shipping that kills (Tamiya is a Japanese brand).
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@exodian yes it is :x.
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If you need one I got about 6 of them
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Oh wow, turns out Amazon has it!
http://www.amazon.com/PS-57-Pearl-White-100ml-Spray/dp/B002O4BR2U
For how to use it, you should YouTube videos on how to spray properly. In a nutshell, just spray in short little bursts and keep coats light. If you just spray too much, the paint will accumulate and you'll just get a big mess. In the event you do mess up, you can fix it up either by (1)soaking it in thinner to remove the paint or (2)use sandpaper to sand off the paint.
Let me know if you have any more questions in regards to painting(through PM or whatever).
Good luck!
@exodian want me to email you my address . Im in ca.....
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@exodian want me to email you my address . Im in ca.....
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I just bought a white skin from Amazon for my black skyrocket and very very impressed check out the pics let me know what you think...
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How much was it and does it cover the screen or only the body
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I spent 4 dollars plus shipping on Amazon prolly like 8 bucks total... It covers just the body but I put it over My screen protector...
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That looks awesome! I hope you don't mind, I posted your pics in the ATT note discussion on whether to get black or white. You actually cemented my idea to get black and then skin it later if I wanted. I think yours looks better than the black or the white!
does the vinyl cover the "lit up buttons"? or do they shine through?
They shine thru.... The skin plus the case looks amazing everyone thinks its actually the white phone... Gettting best of both worlds lol
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Its cool post the pics anywhere
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I just bought a white skin from Amazon for my black skyrocket and very very impressed check out the pics let me know what you think...
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i love it, can you please post a link, i cant find any white skin on amazon.ca or ebay
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i love it, can you please post a link, i cant find any white skin on amazon.ca or ebay
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Heres the link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s_?k=skyrocket+decal
If it doesnt work search for "skyrocket decal" theres alot of skins
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so tempted to buy one -.- it covers the stupid att logo right?
I already have a white one though haha.
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so tempted to buy one -.- it covers the stupid att logo right?
I already have a white one though haha.
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Yea covers up att logo.... I wish the white would have came out on release day... but loving the skin just ordered a couple different colors...
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im tempted to try this too. has anyone tried removing the skin? if so, how well did it come off?
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im tempted to try this too. has anyone tried removing the skin? if so, how well did it come off?
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Came of easy and left no mark first time I put it on kind of was off on the front and was able to redo easily
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does it cover the screen too? im trying to make mine completely red with a solid red tpu case too.
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does it cover the screen too? im trying to make mine completely red with a solid red tpu case too.
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no I just placed the skin over my screen protector
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if anybody has pictures of other colored skins, please post!
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What case did you use in post number one? It looks fantastic!
Very cool. Getting one right away. Thanks for sharing!
I just ordered three from a guy on ebay. They look the same but the buttons are cut out instead of shining through. I included the link to their page. They have a bunch of different styles you can pick from. I am very pleased with mine.
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Hey all, I was just wondering is it possible to buy a coloured backplate for my Xoom? I find the standard one quite boring and would like to change it!
Thanks in advance.
You can buy skins not sure about backplates, but their easy enough to paint
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What sort of preperations would i need to make to the back plate to paint?
Sand, wetsand, prime sand some more then paint and primer, have a google for exact prep been. A while since i sprayed metal lol good luck
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Ill just add, do take your time if you do paint it, or itll turn out horrible and post a pic when your done
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Actually if anyone knows how to find a new backplate I would really appreciate it, I bought my Xoom second hand and the backplate was damaged, I would really like to make it look like new!
Thank you !
What kind of damage? Any pics?
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Please see attached file
It doesn't seem to load for me so I also posted it on a website.
http://pix.toile-libre.org/upload/original/1339334307.jpg
Cheers
Sand it, fill it, prime paint and laquer be good as new
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Sand it, fill it, prime paint and laquer be good as new
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Thanks a lot for your answer but I was hoping for something a little bit easier to do I don't have any experience doing it and I don't feel like trying on my beloved Xoom
I would be really grateful for a link to a replacement part.
Many thanks
Ive no idea if you can get replacements, maybe direct from motorola i dont know but if you find anywhere report back would be handy to know
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Will do, thank you!
found this , they do polished back covers for 45 quid
http://www.rwsnextg.co.uk/motorola-xoom-repair.php
[email protected] said:
found this , they do polished back covers for 45 quid
http://www.rwsnextg.co.uk/motorola-xoom-repair.php
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Thanks a lot, I'll have a try
Try cellular nationwide network. I've bought parts for my blackberry and other phones in the past. Was even thinking of this for my Xoom.
http://cnn.cn/shop/motorola-xoom-back-cover-p-12628.html
have any of you guys thought of this?
I guess i can live with that blue color that EVERY Tmobile user has, but since im gonna have this phone for 2+ years, i thought i'd make it my own
id like to spray paint the inside part Black or maybe red.
how would u guys recommend doing this?
I would not recommend spray paint. With a steady hand, an artist brush, some hobby paint or enamel, I can see that blue ring painted any color you wish.
Of course extra care will be needed to make sure you're newly painted ring does not scratch.
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angr1112 said:
I would not recommend spray paint. With a steady hand, an artist brush, some hobby paint or enamel, I can see that blue ring painted any color you wish.
Of course extra care will be needed to make sure you're newly painted ring does not scratch.
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Agreed...just about any paint you put on anodized aluminum is going to look good exactly once, then will scratch or wear through immediately. I wouldn't mess with it...just get a custom case.
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have any of you guys thought of this?
I guess i can live with that blue color that EVERY Tmobile user has, but since im gonna have this phone for 2+ years, i thought i'd make it my own
id like to spray paint the inside part Black or maybe red.
how would u guys recommend doing this?
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Please post a picture when it's done tbh I don't recommend it
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See if you can pull it off, Take the glass out of it. And take it to a shop that does anodizing and have them black anodize it. Shouldn't be too expensive, and it will last forever. (Basically)
Sounds like a awesome project let us know if you go through it
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This is about the silliest idea I have heard in conjunction with this phone. If you want to make it your own, have your name or some image engraved on the back. Now that would be cool!
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This is about the silliest idea I have heard in conjunction with this phone. If you want to make it your own, have your name or some image engraved on the back. Now that would be cool!
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Well that is cool but this guy just wants a color change for the back
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CubeCloudOS said:
Well that is cool but this guy just wants a color change for the back
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Is ur phone actually bricked ?
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As the title says. I want to get a unlocked Verizon HTC one m8, but the Verizon logo its really ugly :S
Any ideas ??
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As the title says. I want to get a unlocked Verizon HTC one m8, but the Verizon logo its really ugly :S
Any ideas ??
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Same as the M7, unfortunately it is etched in.
Buy another unbranded back...I read these are killer to take apart but I'm sure someone has a youtube video up
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Buy another unbranded back...I read these are killer to take apart but I'm sure someone has a youtube video up
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Im from México, and also, i wouldnt like to take the back apart, just the logo, i know it could he possible bwcause its paint on the aluminum body, but the big question is, how ???
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To bad it's not like the good old days where you can take a penny to it.
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I'm also going to buy the verizon model and since im not on verizon i'll intresting in how it could be removed.
but i know that when i had xtremeguard back protector (a transparent sticker) everytime i removed it, a part of the beats and htc logo was also removed.
So, maybe if you will put duck tape on it, remove it and repeat the process it will eventually come out.
I know it will probably not going to work, but this is the best solution i could think of right now
Its laser etched into the frame. I found thses sample 3m vinyl wraps in amazon that I'm going to try. Hopefully it will add a little texture for a better grip at the same time.
3in x 5in (SAMPLE SIZE) 3M Brushed Aluminum BR120 Scotchprint Car Wrap Vinyl Film 1080 Series by 3M http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DJF3PXM/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_9GBqtb141P4J3
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Use a P-Touch lable
Sand it with light grit sandpaper. You are going to have to sand the whole thing to make it look good, but if you take your time you should get a nice brushed but shiny look.
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Sand it with light grit sandpaper. You are going to have to sand the whole thing to make it look good, but if you take your time you should get a nice brushed but shiny look.
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But that would remove the little coat as well, i think or not ?
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Of course. It's going to make the entire back look like a price of brushed aluminum a lot brighter than it is depending on what color you got. But it's gonna look totally different.
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