I currently have a white Verizon Galaxy S3 and I like the look of the AT&T Red one better. I'd rather not switch carriers over a color choice of a cell phone. Is it possible to do a board swap and would the Verizon board work perfectly in the new AT&T phone exterior?
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If your referring to the m/o board that would be pretty hard. You could just swap the glass panel. It'll fit either way
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Normally swapping the motherboard is fairly easy. I havent taken apart a Galaxy S3 yet. Is it easy just to swap the glass panel part and is it much simpler to just do that?
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Normally swapping the motherboard is fairly easy. I havent taken apart a Galaxy S3 yet. Is it easy just to swap the glass panel part and is it much simpler to just do that?
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Lol no. That involves breaking the glass if memory serves me right. Replacing the mother board should be much easier. I do not see why it wouldn't work. Try and find out.
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First I'll have to acquire some broken test devices but people think they're holding gold when they have a destroyed device. It's troublesome
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What? Why would you have to break the panel? Your memory must be wrong sorry
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I'm just wondering if the board swap would be possible.. I do have a use for the AT&T phone afterward. So the board swap would be optimal if possible.
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99% chance it'll work,
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Thanks. If I ever try it and get successful results I'll make sure to update this thread. The only hard part is finding a cheap red phone to test.
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Have you considered one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Mercury-Scree...81&sr=8-5&keywords=gs3+screen+protector+color
Not the same, but perhaps an option.
con247 said:
Have you considered one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Mercury-Scree...81&sr=8-5&keywords=gs3+screen+protector+color
Not the same, but perhaps an option.
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Those look tacky to me. Thanks though. This seems like a fun project to me. I just need to find a reasonable costing phone lol
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The s3 is easy to take apart. I think this is a pop and swap device. Would be cost and time effective to get a red screen and a back cover and swap your internals into it.
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TheDiabolicaL1 said:
The s3 is easy to take apart. I think this is a pop and swap device. Would be cost and time effective to get a red screen and a back cover and swap your internals into it.
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So something like this? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271117706365
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So something like this? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271117706365
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Or like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-Samsung...311?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item484cf3c49f
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Seems simple enough.. Thanks!
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You'll also need one of these http://www.harborfreight.com/33-piece-precision-screwdriver-set-93916.html
Those little screws are a mother****er. Be aware of the screws that blend in too.
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Oh.. I've got one of those. I work at a Verizon store. Haha, I've learned that this is a three part screen. Is it challenging to separate the digitizer from the glass? If so I'll just get a combo.
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I didn't think it was but after seeing this, I don't think I'd want to do it. I'd do it if I had to but not for a color swap I don't think...
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=_70-W9JjVjg&desktop_uri=/watch?v=_70-W9JjVjg
Could buy the screen the color you want then sell your old one. Hell, I might be interested.
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This https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foxn0U9zsRA&feature=youtube_gdata_player makes it look pretty simple actually. He seemed to remove the glass and the LCD from the frame with ease.
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You're bad ass then.
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When I got the phone 5 days ago the home button was raised a good bit and it felt comfortable. I however noticed that it has since become almost flush with the screen. Is it meant to do this? Do I have a faulty phone and if so should I exchange it? It felt much better raised.
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Don't think so. Mine isn't doing that.
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blestsol said:
Don't think so. Mine isn't doing that.
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Yours is still raised? I do you think I should exchange?
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I would get it replaced
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Yours is still raised? I do you think I should exchange?
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Yeah swap that it. That's defective.
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mine seems a lot more pushed in than some of the others I've sold. hmm.
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Anyone else? Not sure what to do
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Anyone else? Not sure what to do
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Are you afraid to get a new one? If your questioning it I would go get it replaced, why torture yourself with I should have...should I...go do it if you feel it's not right.
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Are you afraid to get a new one? If your questioning it I would go get it replaced, why torture yourself with I should have...should I...go do it if you feel it's not right.
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I just want to know if anyone else had this
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I made a thread on this already...
Mine sits just about flush with the same phone. Unsure if that's how it's supposed to be but I like it better than raised. I don't remember if it was raised when I got it tbh
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Mines almost flush with the screen however I don't remember what is was like when I got it. I've had it for almost a week now.
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I went to the store today and the ones on display were practically flush as well. However I exanged my phone anyway just in case this actually is a defect. Thanks for the help everyone.
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Before I upgraded to ICS, call echoing would not exist. Now, whenever I call someone they complain about an echo unless I take the phone out of the case. I have tried an Otterbox, two different Casemate Pop cases and a silicone case, all with the same issue. I am on stock everything. Any fixes?
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You might try a really thin TPU case. You can find some good-quality ones for ~$10 on Amazon. I got a decent (but thick) TPU from Amazon for $3 a few weeks back. If it really just doesn't work and it's definitely the case causing it, maybe try something like Ghost Armor?
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Before I upgraded to ICS, call echoing would not exist. Now, whenever I call someone they complain about an echo unless I take the phone out of the case. I have tried an Otterbox, two different Casemate Pop cases and a silicone case, all with the same issue. I am on stock everything. Any fixes?
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Don't use stock.
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xcrazydx said:
Don't use stock.
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I don't plan on rooting my phone just to get rid of one annoyance.
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Then get over it and accept the consequence of your decision
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I don't plan on rooting my phone just to get rid of one annoyance.
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Well deal with it, then.
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Well deal with it, then.
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I can't see how the only fix is to root. It simply doesn't make sense to me. It's like telling someone to bring 10 buckets of water to put out a lit match.
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Well if its on stock and you have played with settings either cut a bigger hole in the case for the mic or root
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Well if its on stock and you have played with settings either cut a bigger hole in the case for the mic or root
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Bigger hole. That's actually a good suggestion. I've got a couple of these case mates lying around so I'll give it a try.
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I can't see how the only fix is to root. It simply doesn't make sense to me. It's like telling someone to bring 10 buckets of water to put out a lit match.
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Why the objection to rooting? A few tweaks or a custom ROM might fix you right up. Otherwise, yeah, try that Ghost Armor stuff, cut a bigger hole in the case or learn to live with it. Returning to stock is easy, and flash counters can be reset...
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Why the objection to rooting? A few tweaks or a custom ROM might fix you right up. Otherwise, yeah, try that Ghost Armor stuff, cut a bigger hole in the case or learn to live with it. Returning to stock is easy, and flash counters can be reset...
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Multiple reasons.
1) I'm too intimidated by reports of people getting bricked and having to factory reset
2) This is my only android device plus my only means of contact so I'm not willing to even experiment with something I don't know
These may seem like stupid reasons because everyone here is a root user, but I'm someone who usually manages to mess up every piece of technology I touch, either software or hardware wise. I've had this phone for 6 months without even one scratch on the screen, so I'm doing surprisingly well by my standards.
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So your Murphy huh lol
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Illnevertell said:
So your Murphy huh lol
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I'm pretty much the Steve Urkel of technology.
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sly-tendencies said:
I'm pretty much the Steve Urkel of technology.
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Hahaha
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Have you tried turning noise cancellation off?
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I'm on stock ICS rooted and I get the same issue but only when i'm on speaker phone and my case is a Otterbox defender.
I haven't tried any other case because I haven't seen any with a belt clip as yet.
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I'm on stock ICS rooted and I get the same issue but only when i'm on speaker phone and my case is a Otterbox defender.
I haven't tried any other case because I haven't seen any with a belt clip as yet.
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I noticed that when I partially cover the bottom mic with the case off I get the echo. So I'm gonna take illnevertell's advice and cut a larger hole for the mic.
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im not sure if were on the same level with your username. but you'll know if we are. nice name ;P
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I'm pretty much the Steve Urkel of technology.
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Wouldnt the Steve Urkel of technology be a good thing he built a dancing robot!
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Wouldnt the Steve Urkel of technology be a good thing he built a dancing robot!
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Good point
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I just got my new gs3 in and ran a screen test to check for dead pixels. On the black screen test I noticed a line about an inch long in the middle of the screen and it was really black. It stood out on the black screen. You can't notice anything other than when it's a black background. Is this normal for these phones or should I get another one. I just got it yesterday. Thanks for the help. I just don't want my screen to be going out already.
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These are manufacturing issues present on almost all gs3s. It is normal. Forget what they are called but they seem really black compared to the screen. Honestly not a big deal in day to day use but very noticeable in the dark.
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Yeah that's what I mean, I honestly can't even see it unless the background on the screen is black then ill have a little line that Is alot darker.
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It's a nature of the OLED screen tech. Very common on phones with this screen tech. Google black spots Oled if you want more information.
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Thanks for all your help. I was pissed off when I first saw it. I got my phone though amazon wireless so that would have sucked having to return it
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I wonder exactly how many S3 owners have this issue compared to those that don't as I have 3 dark spots as well. I wonder if Verizon will exchange my S3 for another one because of this.
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Pagaldesi4life said:
I wonder exactly how many S3 owners have this issue compared to those that don't as I have 3 dark spots as well. I wonder if Verizon will exchange my S3 for another one because of this.
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im sure if you call them and tell em you got some pixels being dumb they will next day air a phone. ive personaly havent seen this issue and i have had 2 of these phones.
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So my screen cracked 2 minutes ago can some 1 pls advice we're I can get a replacement and tutorials to replace pls
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tzvblsm said:
So my screen cracked 2 minutes ago can some 1 pls advice we're I can get a replacement and tutorials to replace pls
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If you are kind of a noob at hardware then I recommend using your warranty/insurance to get a replacement. Your insurance should cover it, I know mine did
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If you are kind of a noob at hardware then I recommend using your warranty/insurance to get a replacement. Your insurance should cover it, I know mine did
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I don't have insurance and warranty won't cover it pls help me
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tzvblsm said:
I don't have insurance and warranty won't cover it pls help me
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Easy dude.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=samsung+blaze+screen+replacement
Lulz, but seriously its expensive for his phone.
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Easy dude.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=samsung+blaze+screen+replacement
Lulz, but seriously its expensive for his phone.
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I know I need the glass only I think I want 1 for like $30 don't want to pay more then the phone cost
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I know I need the glass only I think I want 1 for like $30 don't want to pay more then the phone cost
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You won't get anything cheaper than 100$.
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Pls someone help why for the s3 does it cost 30 and for this phone 100
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Pls someone help why for the s3 does it cost 30 and for this phone 100
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S3 is more common of course.
You can take a gamble and buy a broken blaze that does not turn on and swap out the screen. There is uncertainty though so i do not recommend this.
It also seems that with our phone they sell the LCD and digitizer together. Other phones they sell just the digitizer and much cheaper.
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It also seems that with our phone they sell the LCD and digitizer together. Other phones they sell just the digitizer and much cheaper.
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If I remember correctly Samsung began to fuse them together to save thickness or something.
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Somcom3X said:
If I remember correctly Samsung began to fuse them together to save thickness or something.
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Only places I could find it for less than $100:
$75.74 (OUT OF STOCK) http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-sam...h-t769-lcd-screen-and-digitizer-assembly.html
$91.98 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...play-with-Digitizer-Touchscreen-/160776819435
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Only places I could find it for less than $100:
$75.74 (OUT OF STOCK) http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-sam...h-t769-lcd-screen-and-digitizer-assembly.html
$91.98 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...play-with-Digitizer-Touchscreen-/160776819435
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http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281141633035
Cheaper to buy used and replace it. Then you have two blazes, one with crack.
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http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281141633035
Cheaper to buy used and replace it. Then you have two blazes, one with crack.
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Touché, good sir!
My dad is due for an upgrade and is thinking of getting the s4. He doesnt really know how to use anything from a technology standpoint so he is willing to let me have it and he'll take my s3. My question is do I need to be completely stock to switch phone numbers etc...? Thanks for any help.
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Nah, just put your sim card in the S4 and his in the S3.
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Hey thanks man. Do I need to activate his first or will mine act like a new one in the s4?
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Hey thanks man. Do I need to activate his first or will mine act like a new one in the s4?
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If you put yours in the S4 then the S4 will be active with your phone number. Your dad will have to get his SIM card activated to use on your S3
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