I tried replacing the glass on my white VZW GS3, but it didn't turn out so well. The screen is now very dim (about 50% of normal) and the blacks are all a hazy grey. It looks terrible, so I'm assuming it needs a new digitizer with screen. At this point I'm just going to get a new phone, but does anyone know a good place to sell a phone like this that needs replacement parts? Thanks!
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I tried replacing the glass on my white VZW GS3, but it didn't turn out so well. The screen is now very dim (about 50% of normal) and the blacks are all a hazy grey. It looks terrible, so I'm assuming it needs a new digitizer with screen. At this point I'm just going to get a new phone, but does anyone know a good place to sell a phone like this that needs replacement parts? Thanks!
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Ebay?
Craigslist?
Out of curiosity how much do you want for it?
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Out of curiosity how much do you want for it?
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What would you give for it?
my tapatalk signature sucks more than yours.
Can u show me a video how bad it looks ? I might buy it ..
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Hi guys,
I'm new to the community but hope to be part of it!
Anyways I used to be an iphone user but switched to the skyrocket and love it! Its been about 3 weeks and everythings been great. I actually decided not to use a screen cover and have gotten no scratches thus far.
However today i noticed under a bright light theres two horizontal whitish lines on my screen, both near the top each only going half way across the screen. I can see it most clearly under bright light and almost not at all under a regular light and if I look at my phone at an angle (from the bottom to the top or vice versa) It looks more like a smudge (that cant be rubbed off) than a sratch because it looks thicker than a scratch, almost a discoloration. However it looks fine with the screen on. What could this be? Should i be concerned or go to the Att store? Thx guys!!
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First of all Welcome to Android and xda Community. I think You should check this out. It will help you alot and its must read in order to survive and learn more stuff.
Now at your problem. When you rub your hand do you feel anything on the screen? like thin scratch?
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Hi guys,
I'm new to the community but hope to be part of it!
Anyways I used to be an iphone user but switched to the skyrocket and love it! Its been about 3 weeks and everythings been great. I actually decided not to use a screen cover and have gotten no scratches thus far.
However today i noticed under a bright light theres two horizontal whitish lines on my screen, both near the top each only going half way across the screen. I can see it most clearly under bright light and almost not at all under a regular light and if I look at my phone at an angle (from the bottom to the top or vice versa) It looks more like a smudge (that cant be rubbed off) than a sratch because it looks thicker than a scratch, almost a discoloration. However it looks fine with the screen on. What could this be? Should i be concerned or go to the Att store? Thx guys!!
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Thanks so much! I'll def take a look. I dont feel anuthing where the marks are. It's almost as if its under the glass. What could it be?
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I know some ppl had screen problem in galaxy line so thats may be y you see the screen. If you are not rooted take it to ATT and get new phone for it. If you are rooted unroot it using odin here.
henwy said:
Thanks so much! I'll def take a look. I dont feel anuthing where the marks are. It's almost as if its under the glass. What could it be?
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Hmm okay, ive read a out those problems too, those lines were seen when the screen was on right? I see mine when the screens off :/. Also im not sure where my box is, is that going to be a problem if i have to exchange? Thanks!
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NO it won't be problem. I hard bricked my phone so when i went to att they just did phone swap. If you want everything replaced than you must have everything.
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Hmm okay, ive read a out those problems too, those lines were seen when the screen was on right? I see mine when the screens off :/. Also im not sure where my box is, is that going to be a problem if i have to exchange? Thanks!
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Is probably a thing scratch, I have a few. I'm not sure how I scratch it, I've never drop the phone or anything like that
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I've had lines like that on both my Skyrocket and my Captivate. Not sure if they're the same as yours, vertical lines that look like scratches, but when I clean them with an alcohol pad they go away.
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Cant ever go wrong with alcohol
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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!!
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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usmcpunk said:
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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usmcpunk said:
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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So I sent back one already for this and my referb I got back is not nearly as bad but they are still there. Basically, when I am using the phone in a dark area and the screen gives black , not off, there are black dots on the screen. This one is not nearly as bad but is it worth trying another one?
Opinions?
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I think it's common for Super AMOLED screens to have them. Mine does at least
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I think it's common for Super AMOLED screens to have them. Mine does at least
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Well my first one was TERRIBLE with them. There was one that took up about 1/3 of the screen and looked like someone took a swab of paint and spread it around underneath the glass. This one just has a few small dots that are black
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Mine literally has NONE!!!! Lucky me I guess
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My GSIII has two relatively small blotches. Very annoying, but from what I understand if I get a replacement it will probably be worse.
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My GSIII has two relatively small blotches. Very annoying, but from what I understand if I get a replacement it will probably be worse.
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Yea well I heard that vzw knows about the issue and are trying to filter them out so you can try your luck if you want
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I just noticed mine having 2 small(ish) ones last night, I just thought it was very odd. So this just happens with Super AMOLED? Is this a panel issue or quality in assembly issue?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1715936
From what I remember from the galaxy s2 the Qualcomm chip actually doesn't do well arraying the colors, compared to exynos.
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Mine has a few small ones but they're only noticeable in a dark gray. I haven't seen it any other time and it's a color is don't see often so I just let it go
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So I sent back one already for this and my referb I got back is not nearly as bad but they are still there. Basically, when I am using the phone in a dark area and the screen gives black , not off, there are black dots on the screen. This one is not nearly as bad but is it worth trying another one?
Opinions?
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I see a few on mine also in the same situation(black screen but not off). I don't see them very much though. I guess I got lucky and got small ones. (one of the only situation a guy likes to admit he has small ones lol)
Whenever I search for a screen on ebay it brings up glass fronts. I need to know where I can get an actual LED display. I dropped my phone and the glass is fine but the actual display has dimmed the screen to the point I can't see the top. I need a link please ?
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Actually the galaxy s3 uses LCD.
Secondly. The screen part is largely referred to as a digitizer.
So you can search eBay for that.
However. I believe if you ship to Samsung
They will replace for 180 with parts and shipping included. (So I've heard)
I think this is the cheapest unless you find a used donor phone
I hope I helped
Don't mind if I ask for a thanks? Haha
Jk. But PM me if you have any questions. Might be able to help
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barrackOBAMA said:
Actually the galaxy s3 uses LCD.
Secondly. The screen part is largely referred to as a digitizer.
So you can search eBay for that.
However. I believe if you ship to Samsung
They will replace for 180 with parts and shipping included. (So I've heard)
I think this is the cheapest unless you find a used donor phone
I hope I helped
Don't mind if I ask for a thanks? Haha
Jk. But PM me if you have any questions. Might be able to help
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The digitizer is the glass. Not the screen.
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Coolfreak said:
The digitizer is the glass. Not the screen.
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Learn something every day
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Okay I'm not trying to sell my s3 here, but I need advice on selling it locally. My s3 is in great condition. the screen has literally NEVER been touched, but I did drop it on a church trip and a crack covers a bottom corner. Just one in-line crack on the bottom corner. I want to know a decent selling price is cause you can't tell the crack is on the screen when the screen is on and everything works perfect still. including where the crack is. I have the s4 now so I'm looking for a little extra cash but don't wanna rip myself or a buyer off. thanks!
the screen protector is dirty near the home button just so you know that is not the actual phone
replace the glass and you will get much more for it.
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replace the glass and you will get much more for it.
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isn't that pretty expensive??
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coltonwood said:
isn't that pretty expensive??
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all you need is a 20 dollar part and a heat gun/ hair dryer.
there are videos on youtube. looks pretty "fool proof" if you are willing to risk possibly messing the digitizer up. if that happens you are at like 200 bucks in repairs.
kidhudi said:
all you need is a 20 dollar part and a heat gun/ hair dryer.
there are videos on youtube. looks pretty "fool proof" if you are willing to risk possibly messing the digitizer up. if that happens you are at like 200 bucks in repairs.
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yeah I've soon some videos but don't know if I'm ready for that :/ let's say I sold it as is..how much would you estimate I could get fairly?
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coltonwood said:
yeah I've soon some videos but don't know if I'm ready for that :/ let's say I sold it as is..how much would you estimate I could get fairly?
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Most likely 280? Not really sure
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coltonwood said:
let's say I sold it as is..how much would you estimate I could get fairly?
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Honestly, I don't believe it will sell as is. The S4 is out and that has caused some S3s on Ebay and Craig's List that don't have the crack for fairly reasonable prices.
I hope I'm wrong but I'd really try to repair it or at least get prices on having someone else do it for you. If you know someone who can fix it, you might get it done for parts plus a couple of six packs. :laugh:
Radioshack has a service they offer that fixes broken screens and it is less than a 100 bucks. I know in my area there are at least 2 places that fix screens for less than 50 dollars. Most of the phones on Craigslist in my area have already dropped in prices so don't expect much more than 200 for a broken screen.
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well I already have the s4 and a backup droid x2 (haha I know) so I may just sell it for around $100-120. otherwise it will sit on my desk. I have a friend that already wants it bad. He is switching from an iPhone of many years so I can cut him a deal to help him out. Thank you everyone for the advice!