I had my bumper off my phone while I was having ghost armor installed on it, the bumper was in my pocket and I tend to be one of those people who fiddles with things in their pocket while they wait.
I was just pushing on it lightly, when I realized that the hard plastic easily came apart from the rubber. I thought maybe I just pushed too hard, but when I started inspecting it around the sides, I realized that there were many spots where it would happen with very little force.
Is this supposed to happen or is it some sort of defect in my bumper?
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Is this supposed to happen or is it some sort of defect in my bumper?
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I don't think it's meant to be separable but you might want to email Google support. They can probably answer this question better than XDA members imo.
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I don't think it's meant to be separable but you might want to email Google support. They can probably answer this question better than XDA members imo.
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That was the first thing I did. Just thought I'd ask if anyone else had this happen as well.
Judging from this bumper unboxing/review... it's supposed to be like that
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEVBn2M1QFw&feature=related
Most bumpers are 2 parts
Mine does the same thing around some areas of the bumper.
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EDIT: I don't think it can come all the way apart, there is glue holding parts of the bumper.
My bumper is the same...its perfectly normal.
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I'm looking for a cover that isn't too bulky but does a decent job of protecting the phone. Any suggestions?
I ordered this one, http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004Y2HUJO/ref=aw_d_iv_wireless?is=l&qid=1306963020&sr=8-48
I'll let you know how it is when I get the case.
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I ordered this one, http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004Y2HUJO/ref=aw_d_iv_wireless?is=l&qid=1306963020&sr=8-48
I'll let you know how it is when I get the case.
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I purchased the white version of this. My wife got the plad version.
Both have already began peeling the rubber like coating.
And it trapped an enormous amount of dust under the case.
When I took it off my phone got dust particles in the smallest crevices imaginable.
I would rate them a 1 out of 10
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Wow, fml.
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Go search for "g2x tpu" at Amazon and buy one of the 4-5 dollar ones. You wont regret it, its one of the best cases ive ever had.
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Thread moved to proper forum.
Can anyone point me to where i can possibly find a real carbon fiber cover?
Searched google and ebay and could only find fake cf.
Thanks
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Are you looking for something like this?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0075YPIAQ/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/189-4647639-9582139
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Are you looking for something like this?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0075YPIAQ/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/189-4647639-9582139
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One of the reviews say it's not real.
I dont think you're going to find one. real carbon fiber to make into a case would require some expensive tooling or someone to hand make each one. Your best bet might be to buy a sheet of carbon fiber and a cheap case and glue panels to the case.
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One of the reviews say it's not real.
I dont think you're going to find one. real carbon fiber to make into a case would require some expensive tooling or someone to hand make each one. Your best bet might be to buy a sheet of carbon fiber and a cheap case and glue panels to the case.
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That is pretty much what the BodyGuardz armor is, sheets of vinyl that look like CF that you apply to the body of the phone. I bet it's just 3M Di-NOC cut to fit the SR, in which case just get a 4"x8" sample from 3M for $8: http://store.carbonfibergear.com/3m-di-noc-carbon-fiber-vinyl/ and cut it yourself. More colours there too...
A *real* CF case will probably not ever be produced, for the reasons listed above. The only phone I know of that has a real one is the iPhone, since there are millions of them, and they are all the same, so the market is larger.
Tom
Ya i had one on my iphone and thought someone might make one for the skyrocket. I guess there are way too many variations of the galaxy s2.
I'll probably end up getting the overlays.
Thx everyone.
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The 3m carbon looks good on them. In did my battery door and love it!
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How did you do that wrap and where did you buy it?
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How did you do that wrap and where did you buy it?
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I bought a sheet off ebay like a year ago. It was a 1'x3' foot sheet for I think $12. I've cut it and put it on all kinds of stuff. If it's flat (like the battery door on the skyrocket) its really easy, just stick it on then trim the edges with a razor blade. If it's a curved surface then you'll need some heat (blow dryer) to conform it to the curves. And don't worry if you mess it up just peel it off, and try again.
One of the posters above posted a link to some from carbon fiber gear.com but you can get it on ebay too. The 3M brand is the best (imo) but I've seen glossy sheets before too, they look more "real" but I have no experience with them.
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Nice, thanks dude.
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The 3M brand is the best (imo) but I've seen glossy sheets before too, they look more "real" but I have no experience with them.
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i'm going to try this with the glossy sheet. it has a deeper (dunno how else to describe it) look to it.
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i'm going to try this with the glossy sheet. it has a deeper (dunno how else to describe it) look to it.
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Be sure to post pics when you do it!
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i just ordered from ebay a 3m di-noc glossy carbon fiber sheet 12" x 12"
can't wait for it to show up. i'll def post pics.
Interesting... making your own case.
Tell us how it works.
I might get myself some epoxy and some carbon fiber myself. My back is pretty scratched up anyways.
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We're not actually making a real carbon fiber case. It's a vinyl sticker that looks like carbon fiber. You just stick it to the phone and trim the edges.
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Google this: B0061V1FAQ
I don't use the invisible-shield like screen protector that comes with this, but the skin fits beautifully .
Saw that already. The 3m di-noc is the best vinyl apparently. I've seen a few cars wrapped in person with it and it's the most realistic looking stuff.
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How much thickness does the 3m add? I'm wondering if I did it will the phone still fit in my case mate tough case.
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Bronk93 said:
How much thickness does the 3m add? I'm wondering if I did it will the phone still fit in my case mate tough case.
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No noticeable bulk. Should fit into any case just fine. It's pretty thin
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My attempt. I didn't get to do it as good as I wanted. I'll try again if if really starts bugging me. I have lots more vinyl.
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Looks good. Did you use the glossy 3m?
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just bought this phone used, but the bezel is so damaged that it's hard for me to even look at the phone.
i wonder if there's an easy way of replacing the bezel? im not sure i want to transplant the entire screen on the kit i bought, since it seems like the glass breaks easily.
Buy a case, most of the decent cases cover up the besel
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You might be able to find some rear housing replacement for the phone but that all depends on if you want to dissect the phone as well.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=samsung+skyrocket+housing
Alternative like previously mentioned is get a case for it but thats entirely your choice.
Bezel is attached to the digitizer
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Bezel is attached to the digitizer
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thanks, that's what i was afraid of. damnit! already purchased the thing too.
Scrape it off! Underneath it is black.
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Bezel is attached to the digitizer
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thanks, that's what i was afraid of. damnit! already purchased the thing too.
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No it's not, it's attached to the front housing, the entirety of which can be bought of eBay brand new for around $20
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No it's not, it's attached to the front housing, the entirety of which can be bought of eBay brand new for around $20
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Pretty much the same cuz the digitizer is glued to the front housing. Ive replaced my digitizer so i know.
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Pretty much the same cuz the digitizer is glued to the front housing. Ive replaced my digitizer so i know.
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Not really lol, the housing comes with a bezel for 20, a new digitizer is at least $100
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Buy a case, most of the decent cases cover up the besel
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Haha the case i have the otterbox defender actually scratched the bezel.
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I read the 1st post and thought I had posted it for a second. Exact same thing happened to me. I was not going to keep it but a case will hide it and it's a $400 phone new. My wife isn't going to let me spend that much on a phone so I decided to keep it.
Glad I did so far.
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just bought this phone used, but the bezel is so damaged that it's hard for me to even look at the phone.
i wonder if there's an easy way of replacing the bezel? im not sure i want to transplant the entire screen on the kit i bought, since it seems like the glass breaks easily.
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I have a bezel and assembly without the glass sitting on a shelf in my office. Had a shattered screen and the replacement is a one-piece assembly as was mentioned. I removed the glass and LCD and have a good bezel with the 'touchpad' buttons still in place. Could let it go....if you can use it. Make me an offer.:angel: PM me if you're interested and I'll send a picture.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-NEXUS-4-...070751?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a7ca1a21f
any clue, anyone know anything about this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-NEXUS-4-LEATHER-BUMPER-/251199070751?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a7ca1a21f
Looks like it's just a skin. I doubt it would actually act as a bumper and protect your phone if dropped though.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-NEXUS-4-...070751?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a7ca1a21f
any clue, anyone know anything about this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-NEXUS-4-LEATHER-BUMPER-/251199070751?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a7ca1a21f
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hmm looks kinda nice i guess.
just a skin plus those are iphone cut outs
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-NEXUS-4-...070751?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a7ca1a21f
any clue, anyone know anything about this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-NEXUS-4-...070751?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a7ca1a21f
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This is the same guy who was earlier offering 5000 n4 like bumpers (which he'd be receiving soon) with a single one costing 50$. I guess he finally got it and it turned out not to be aluminum as he thought.
I strongly suspect he got it from china (alibai etc) where they were showing n4 aluminium bumpers for a few bucks for bulk orders, if I remember correctly.
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Thats for an Iphone.
He said he'll send me pictures of the final product in a few days. Let's see
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He said he'll send me pictures of the final product in a few days. Let's see
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you actually bought this???
I am eager to see pics with it
lol no. i asked him what it looked like finished. so he said hell send me pics. lets see if he does. i love leather and would prefer something like the nexus 4 bumper in leather. how amazing would that be!?
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lol no. i asked him what it looked like finished. so he said hell send me pics. lets see if he does. i love leather and would prefer something like the nexus 4 bumper in leather. how amazing would that be!?
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I believe the question should be "How amazing COULD that be?" I've seen shoddy leather work and I've seen amazing leather work.
Ordered my Nexus 4 on the 13th. Still waiting.
Yes I would like to see implemented leather into a case/bumper like those stylish iPhone cases. Well if he does send you photos post them here.
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These kind of skin is not going to stick well with the curved soft rubber edge of nexus 4.
its a sticker.. I seen it a few days ago and just skipped past it.
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I know this may sound a little lame but I love the look of the phone, so I use it with no case. But the fingerprints are a bit much. Does anyone use anything like a cleaner, hand sanitizer, etc.?
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I use my microfiber cloth, which is what I clean the screen with.
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I haven't noticed any fingerprints on the metal. It is way better than a plastic back.
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But the touch of metal feels fantastic
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Hm. Haven't had this issue yet. A microfiber cloth would probably suffice though.
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In my case, my 4yr old has her fingerprints all over the stainless fridge, and not my M8. No problems here!!
One of the reasons I got the silver. Not a single print.
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Metal grey doesn't leave prints. What color you have?
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Metal grey doesn't leave prints. What color you have?
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Agreed and I put fingerprints on EVERYTHING i touch!
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I know this may sound a little lame but I love the look of the phone, so I use it with no case. But the fingerprints are a bit much. Does anyone use anything like a cleaner, hand sanitizer, etc.?
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One of the main reasons I bought mine as well is the looks.
You might want to check out the cases made by Spigen. Particularly the Slim Armor cases. They follow the looks of the phone and come in the same colors as the phone.
http://www.spigen.com/brands/htc/htc-one-m8/htc-one-m8-case-slim-armor.html
FYI no fingerprints here...
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I know this may sound a little lame but I love the look of the phone, so I use it with no case. But the fingerprints are a bit much. Does anyone use anything like a cleaner, hand sanitizer, etc.?
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Chances are in this day and age that stainless steel fridge isnt really stainless steel at all. ?
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I have the spigen case and the screen protector. They work pretty well. I don't see any pri ts on tbe case. The screen will always have a smudge or two, but it's not that bad, way better than som other phone screen protectors I had.
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I wish I could leave my grey m8 without a case but nope. have sweaty hands, this bad boy would be all banged up like my old s3 if it wasn't for the otter box defender I bought
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This is what I run: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IJ0YCRA/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i04?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But if you are going for the metal feel... Well... I use my shirt a lot more than a normal person for a polishing rag
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I know this may sound a little lame but I love the look of the phone, so I use it with no case. But the fingerprints are a bit much. Does anyone use anything like a cleaner, hand sanitizer, etc.?
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Maybe because your hand is sweaty or oily that's why.