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T-Mobile Kickstand Clear Case

Here's some pics of the kickstand case. mcp2009 also has a video of it in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8445306&postcount=27
i think this case looks pretty nice, surprisingly. i was expecting it to be bulky but it really isnt. the kickstand function is neat.
UPDATE: Don't be like many of us, and forget to remove the "MADE IN CHINA" sticker on the back cover.
UPDATE 2: I purchased the cheapo Lux brand black rubber-like case from amazon and this black case is significantly thinner than the clear kickstand case, in case you are wondering.

Lol yay someone mentioned me in a post I feel special. Haha, but yea man the case is great and the kickstand works very well. I like how it's not a cheap clip that turns and makes the phone stand up if you lean it.
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Although I'd much rather have a full, clear Zagg shield that doesn't make the phone any thicker at all, I do like the kickstand. Would make viewing videos at work much easier.
How well does this hold on there? If I dropped it (which I try to avoid), would it pop off and allow the phone to be scratched or do you think it would survive a drop?

its stuck on the phone pretty good in the back. it took me some effort to remove it when I realized I forgot to take the made in china sticker off.
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Good to hear.
Have mine ordered

I'm satisfied with this case for the time being. I would REALLY like to go bare, but I can't bring myself to do it. This phone is damn sexy

thedarkpassenger said:
I'm satisfied with this case for the time being. I would REALLY like to go bare, but I can't bring myself to do it. This phone is damn sexy
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Yep, being sexy is a double-edged sword. I want to keep it naked, but at the same time I don't want it to get a scratch

yeps just got this case the other day i love it. but yes i have to admit it is pretty difficult to remove. hey btw does this kickstand supposed to lock in place when its out? because i can lock it but im not sure if thats wat its supposed to do or im just pushing it past what its supposed to lol

k0shi said:
hey btw does this kickstand supposed to lock in place when its out? because i can lock it but im not sure if thats wat its supposed to do or im just pushing it past what its supposed to lol
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oh, i never even notice that it can "lock" there. looks like that's a feature though i never brought it that far.
and... yes. the phone is sexy. i want to not use a case too but my G1, caseless, looked beat up so badly after much use. my nexus with a gel case looked pristine when i sold it last week.

minotauri said:
its stuck on the phone pretty good in the back. it took me some effort to remove it when I realized I forgot to take the made in china sticker off.
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Haha! First, I didn't realize it had a kickstand. My girlfriend picked up the case, but I declined. She isn't aware of the kickstand either Second, I did the exact same thing as you, minotauri... forgot to take the sticker off the inside for her!
And yes, it is VERY difficult to remove the case. It's on there good.

minotauri said:
its stuck on the phone pretty good in the back. it took me some effort to remove it when I realized I forgot to take the made in china sticker off.
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I did the same thing....

Lol my sticker is still there too..
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Great Case!
I did the same thing....left the back sticker on...but wasn't that bad removing the case though.
Its attractive and the hard case will protect the phone better than the "skins" if dropped. The kickstand is a definite added plus
That and the Zagg screen protector...a great combination!

I purchased this case yesterday along with the g2 screen protectors, and the tmobile guy semi warped my phone while trying to remove the case because that damn sticker was left on there when he put it on. Its barely noticeable but I can tell. When the phone is completely closed, the left side wiggles (not the term I am looking for) ever so slightly. But it did not do that before. Wtf.
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Steve.Beanz said:
I purchased this case yesterday along with the g2 screen protectors, and the tmobile guy semi warped my phone while trying to remove the case because that damn sticker was left on there when he put it on. Its barely noticeable but I can tell. When the phone is completely closed, the left side wiggles (not the term I am looking for) ever so slightly. But it did not do that before. Wtf.
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LOL - I'm glad many of you also left the sticker on and it wasn't juts me being stupid. I guess we're all too excited to keep our new toy protected to remove all the packaging. I'll edit the 1st post to tell people to remove it hehe.
That's too bad about your phone. mine doesn't wiggle... maybe you can get an exchange from the same guy who broke it?

How does this case handle the heat when it's being used?

I'm using the slip case that came with my N1. The G2 just barely fits, but its nice and snug but not too hard to remove. As the case stretches a bit, it will become easier to insert and remove.
That case has already saved my nexus from certain disfigurement. I'm glad it will continue to serve me.
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I wonder what the hole is for right about the speaker in the back of the case?
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What widget are you using for your clock?? I like it!

I also have this case, i like it.
QUESTION for those that have it. My phone froze and i had to do a battery pull...
THIS CASE IS A ***** TO REMOVE, or is it just me? The back part of the case that clips onto the bottom took me forever to remove safely, i hurt my fingers .

Custom Back Cover

So the other day at work i got bored. Saw a post another forum where someone decided to chrome polish their Sensation 4G well i took it upon myself to try the same thing. Sanded and polished then added the green color to the lettering. What do you all think?

I like the green.
what did you use for paint and what kind of brush did you use?

At work(Auto Shop) i used this 3M kit thats for polishing plastic headlamps. Used an 800 grit air sander first then moved to a 1000 grit and then to 3000 grit. Then used some touch up paint from my tool box. Its a Snap-On color (Ratpack green). Im pretty happy with the out come.

Man I would pay for stuff like this. To bad no one ever though of manufacturing custom or different back covers for the G2/Desire Z
EDIT: where did you get the android sticker for the back of the screen portion? I've been looking everywhere for one like it

4FukSake said:
At work(Auto Shop) i used this 3M kit thats for polishing plastic headlamps. Used an 800 grit air sander first then moved to a 1000 grit and then to 3000 grit. Then used some touch up paint from my tool box. Its a Snap-On color (Ratpack green). Im pretty happy with the out come.
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lucky you that you have an autoshop to play around in... I wish I did for all the things I want to customize lol

scottmahoney said:
Man I would pay for stuff like this. To bad no one ever though of manufacturing custom or different back covers for the G2/Desire Z
EDIT: where did you get the android sticker for the back of the screen portion? I've been looking everywhere for one like it
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Thanks man, i thought about it. But i think since the phone is a lil old by today standards, probably have a hard time selling them. Plus idk what would be a fair price to ask for something like this. I do have another friend that wants me to do one for hime. Was thinking maybe just $20
Also heres a link to where i got the sticker. http://www.androidstickers.com/

Damn that looks really nice!
The only thing I dislike is the Linux sticker, because andy is green and also the letters.
Now I want to order that sticker to thank you.

Can you paint the HTC letters with a normal brush?
I don't have professional stuff.

Tommebaas said:
Can you paint the HTC letters with a normal brush?
I don't have professional stuff.
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I just used a regular brush and painted over the letters, let it dry for like an hour in the sun and then used a razor blade to scrap the excess off.

4FukSake said:
I just used a regular brush and painted over the letters, let it dry for like an hour in the sun and then used a razor blade to scrap the excess off.
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So painting over the letters is pretty simple? also what size is the android sticker as I'm ordering one now but don't know what size i should get

scottmahoney said:
So painting over the letters is pretty simple? also what size is the android sticker as I'm ordering one now but don't know what size i should get
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Ill be honest i dont remember the size it was a long time ago when i purchased it. Looking through the site im not seeing the one i ordered either :/

Looks great man, really like the green letters and android sticker too!

WOW, that looks amazing. Can I ship you my cover and i'll enclose money for you to do the same thing to mine? If i could get mine in blue or black would be cool though instead of the green lettering. Let me know!

Athrun88 said:
WOW, that looks amazing. Can I ship you my cover and i'll enclose money for you to do the same thing to mine? If i could get mine in blue or black would be cool though instead of the green lettering. Let me know!
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PM me, if you like.

4FukSake said:
PM me, if you like.
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Pm sent
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That is awesome man, I've been inspired.
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4FukSake said:
Thanks man, i thought about it. But i think since the phone is a lil old by today standards, probably have a hard time selling them. Plus idk what would be a fair price to ask for something like this. I do have another friend that wants me to do one for hime. Was thinking maybe just $20
Also heres a link to where i got the sticker. http://www.androidstickers.com/
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OP, you didn't have any problem with that sticker website? I'm hesitant of ordering from random websites with a url like androidstickers, but some of them are pretty cool....
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Nope didn't have a problem at all. I'd use them again.

looks good!

what a nice work...!! i want it so bad......
would you post in here step by step for polish tutorial please...?
by the way it is possible to do polish in front side case?

Need your help please! Won't take but a few seconds of your time

I just got my Nexus 5 from Google yesterday. There is one thing odd about it. Here is a picture of the back:
The IMEI sticker looks all worn around the edges. I feel I can safely assume that is not right. It should be a solid black sticker. Did your phones come with a partially worn IMEI sticker? Makes me feel this phone is not brand new but a referb.
Please let me know what your sticker looked like.

Mine is mostly black, there is a small section of white, not sure if I wore it off (doubtful as it's in a case 99% of the time) or came that way. I doubt the sticker being white is from use, remember these are fairly new phones (Nov 2013), so if the sticker was that worn from use, you'd most likely see other evidence of heavy use on the phone.
I would discuss the issue with Google, they can provide a mfg date or will exchange it if you feel uncomfortable about the sticker.

the sticker from the back of my N5 had no black whatsoever. White sticker with black lettering and barcode. I don't know what the manufacture date of mine is, so couldn't tell you if I have a late or early model other than I just got it 3 weeks ago from T-Mobile.

Hi,
pixelsquish said:
Please let me know what your sticker looked like.
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Mine (Removed from my phone the first day):

just take it off, if there are no other signs of usage. If you find something else, you can easily exchange it I think.
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t1.8matt said:
the sticker from the back of my N5 had no black whatsoever. White sticker with black lettering and barcode. I don't know what the manufacture date of mine is, so couldn't tell you if I have a late or early model other than I just got it 3 weeks ago from T-Mobile.
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Haven't seen the sticker since I peeled it off day one.

GSLEON3 said:
Haven't seen the sticker since I peeled it off day one.
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Ha, yeah. I have a Tech21 bumper case and you could see the sticker through the back so I peeled it and stuck it on the box the N5 came in. Kinda stupid to have a sticker there.

well today in class i also had an issue with the vibrate being unreasonably weak. tot he point where i couldn't feel it in my pocket but also could not hear it while on a table in front of me, both in class and at a restaurant. never had that. then half the time it was nice and loud. i googled it and that is a known issue amongst some nexus 5's. when i mentioned that to the Google customer service rep, he immediately said RMA. so getting a new phone sent out.

pixelsquish said:
well today in class i also had an issue with the vibrate being unreasonably weak. tot he point where i couldn't feel it in my pocket but also could not hear it while on a table in front of me, both in class and at a restaurant. never had that. then half the time it was nice and loud. i googled it and that is a known issue amongst some nexus 5's. when i mentioned that to the Google customer service rep, he immediately said RMA. so getting a new phone sent out.
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Nice. BTW, I would remove the picture in the OP. It has your IMEI number in full.

aooga said:
Nice. BTW, I would remove the picture in the OP. It has your IMEI number in full.
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good point. it will only be my phone for a few more days but still. pic removed.
thanks.

[Q] Note3 N9005 - is the Plastic Rim Around the Phone Replaceble?

I recently bought a Note 3 N9005. The Phone is awesome and have been functioning very well, except the Battery drain when playing games on it but I can live with that.
Couple of days back the phone accidentally slipped from my Hand and fell on the Ground . When i picked it up the upper right corner of the phone was chipped and i saw that the Metallic Looking rim for Note 3 is not actually metal but Metal like looking plastic . Now i am left with a Amazing phone with a very sore look. Every time i look at the phone i first look at that chip which makes me very upset
Can anyone please let me know is there any way I can replace the Metal Rim? Is the Metal Rim attached to the LCD Screen? Will I be able to purchase the Metal Rim and replace it with mine?
Pleaseee let me know as that chipped part on my phone is bothering me very much and I have searched the Internet for answers but did not find any. I hope to find them here.
Thanks in Advance.

I don't know about replacing the original part, but a surely cheaper and easier way would be to buy and use a metal bumper. Cheap, easy to install, real metal. There were some threads about it in the Note 3 Accessories subforum.

The plasic metal looking rim is part of the screen's frame, you can only replace it if you replace the whole screen.
So i think it's best if you leave it like that or you must have a pretty big wallet you want to empt, new screen is like $250 a least.

I dont know how hardcore technicians live in ur part of the world but there in Poland replacing S4 frame is pretty much doable so its possible also with note3. Price should be under $100.

Thanks for the response guys...I was hoping to hear a different answer guess i just have to live with that or change to another phone. Thanks for the help. btw i am from India.

What timing! I've only just chipped the frame aswell?. I've maybe dropped my phone 5 times(3 on tile & 2 on lino) and luckly each time, it has fallen screen up.
TBH replacing the whole frame was my last consideration. At first I wanted to paint it, but now I'm just going to get a cover. I'll post a pic of the chip when I get the time. Mine's on the Faux metal rim and not the glass. How bad is yours? Maybe post a pic?
In the end it doesn't matter how little it is, it still drives you nuts?. Take a look at the accessories thread and you'll see most, if not all, of the cases cover the rim around the front. This is would be the easiest solution in my mind.
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denski101 said:
What timing! I've only just chipped the frame aswell?. I've maybe dropped my phone 5 times(3 on tile & 2 on lino) and luckly each time, it has fallen screen up.
TBH replacing the whole frame was my last consideration. At first I wanted to paint it, but now I'm just going to get a cover. I'll post a pic of the chip when I get the time. Mine's on the Faux metal rim and not the glass. How bad is yours? Maybe post a pic?
In the end it doesn't matter how little it is, it still drives you nuts?. Take a look at the accessories thread and you'll see most, if not all, of the cases cover the rim around the front. This is would be the easiest solution in my mind.
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Yeah, i think i will have to consider the Metal bumper for now to cover up that Chip. its driving me crazy every time i look at my phone. yes, I have used iPhone 4 in the past and i have dropped it several times but had no visible scratches on the phone. But I dropped my Note3 once and Boom!! Scar for life :crying: attaching the picture...

In your situation I would mask the screen very accurately at that corner use epoxy glue to build the missing area up (as epoxy dries it can be shaped & cut to shape with a razor blade) finalise the shape BEFORE its fully cured then allow to cure for a day then paint with cosmetic nail paint close to chrome as you can.
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I would just do what Pat. said.

NazzyJ said:
Yeah, i think i will have to consider the Metal bumper for now to cover up that Chip. its driving me crazy every time i look at my phone. yes, I have used iPhone 4 in the past and i have dropped it several times but had no visible scratches on the phone. But I dropped my Note3 once and Boom!! Scar for life :crying: attaching the picture...
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Arghhhh!!? Not to add insult to injury, but that is a shocker. You need a case ASAP! I feel embarrassed complaining about mine. Here's my damage report:
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denski101 said:
Arghhhh!!? Not to add insult to injury, but that is a shocker. You need a case ASAP! I feel embarrassed complaining about mine. Here's my damage report:
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I was using a S-View Cover when the phone fell...I thought my phone should be safe but when i picked it up I saw the top right end of the phone was chipped. Threw the S-View Cover away, Will be buying some nice Cases/ bumpers for the phone this weekend.

Pat. said:
In your situation I would mask the screen very accurately at that corner use epoxy glue to build the missing area up (as epoxy dries it can be shaped & cut to shape with a razor blade) finalise the shape BEFORE its fully cured then allow to cure for a day then paint with cosmetic nail paint close to chrome as you can.
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Thanks Pat, I will try it this weekend and will update it here. Hopefully everything goes well maybe i'll attach some pictures as well.

Don't forget to mask the rest of the phone while doing it as Epoxy can easily get on things I've noticed & is very hard to remove.
I put a larger than needed blob on & then don't start cutting to shape until it's the consistency of toffee.
Use the the blade in a sawing action.
Good luck.
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Pat. said:
Don't forget to mask the rest of the phone while doing it as Epoxy can easily get on things I've noticed & is very hard to remove.
I put a larger than needed blob on & then don't start cutting to shape until it's the consistency of toffee.
Use the the blade in a sawing action.
Good luck.
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How much time should I give it until i cut it into shape? Thanks Again.

It is an expensive device so because different makes/types of glue dry at different speeds the trick is to do a test run with the glue in the same environment as you will be doing the repair & monitor/time the glue to see how long the "window" for manipulation of it.
Araldite is good & for a rough idea it may be from about 20mins after applying to an hour. But do a test run. (Buy good glue, i tried some pound shop epoxy last year & it was worse than useless).
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How I fixed chipped chrome bezel !!

I bought a Note 3 not so long ago quite cheap because of the fact that the phone had been dropped a few times and the bezel being plastic took a lot of the damage ( Pics below )
The screen was still almost perfect apart from one small scratch on the bottom left but that will be semi hidden when i receive a glass screen protector in the post.
Any way the bezel really bothered me as I always keep my phone in as perfect condition when I own them so it really frustrated me to see how someone could treat a phone like they had, As the chrome had gone through to the white plastic underneath in a few places I decided to use my little friend ( Sandpaper and create a white bezel ) But instead I got something in between the 2 of having chrome still and white in the bezel.
Its very hard to explain so just look for yourself
Although I couldn't mask the dent on the top right completely it is now improved massively.
Your feedback would be greatly desired.

I think you've done a good job there. Probably an irrelevant thought now but could you have bought a non functioning phone off the bay and used it as a donor for yours?

joebongo said:
I think you've done a good job there. Probably an irrelevant thought now but could you have bought a non functioning phone off the bay and used it as a donor for yours?
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I know you can buy the midframe cheap online but theres a lot of process involved having to remove the display and everything. I thought id try the diy version first before having to dismantle the phone

Could you post pics from a few more angles? Thanks.
Great work, btw.
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tiru.adi13 said:
Could you post pics from a few more angles? Thanks.
Great work, btw.
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Nice work, looks very good
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excellent work man! I might have to take up this project if my bezel ever gets screwed up.

i think it looks better than the original solid bezel. congratulations on a job well done.

u did a great job really
somehow it's conforting to see that we do that instead of having the look of ugly bazels
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Agreed. Very impressive
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That looks a lot better than one would expect!
I fixed mine with silver nailpolish...
Little tip for people who are afraid of the silver on the bezel eroding: Clear nailpolish. It's a trick us women do with those cheap fake silver rings, if you put clear nailpolish over it, it erodes a lot less.

ShadowLea said:
That looks a lot better than one would expect!
I fixed mine with silver nailpolish...
Little tip for people who are afraid of the silver on the bezel eroding: Clear nailpolish. It's a trick us women do with those cheap fake silver rings, if you put clear nailpolish over it, it erodes a lot less.
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straight over the top . http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/35104900...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

maxilick said:
straight over the top . http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/35104900...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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I'm using an Otterbox Commuter, so it's not relevant for me. But there are people who don't want a case of any form

ShadowLea said:
That looks a lot better than one would expect!
I fixed mine with silver nailpolish...
Little tip for people who are afraid of the silver on the bezel eroding: Clear nailpolish. It's a trick us women do with those cheap fake silver rings, if you put clear nailpolish over it, it erodes a lot less.
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OHH ill have to give that one a go, im sure my sister will understand its for a good cause. The glass screen protector came today and has been installed and has completely covered up all of the small surface scratches apart from the deep one but even that doesn't look as bad anymore.
Thanks for the feedback omigo's

that is awesome job, how did you protect the other parts of the phone from the sand paper ?

Great job mate, love to see people improvising and having a go at D.I.Y mods like this.
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xdm9mm said:
that is awesome job, how did you protect the other parts of the phone from the sand paper ?
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That would be my question as well - I just asked myself if I'm going to do that, too, but I wonder how to make sure to get a straight line afterwards. Very nice work btw!

xdm9mm said:
that is awesome job, how did you protect the other parts of the phone from the sand paper ?
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I cut up 400 grit sandpaper into small squares about the size of my finger. and run it it over the entire bezel at first and it didnt seem to touch the middle section so im not sure how lol. i then folded it when going around the home and volume button to ensure I got all of it. Put something over the display to stop it scratching of course
Might be tempted to see what the bezel looks like all white?

Wow! Awesome excellent job! Well done! Impressive!

:thumbup:
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