I dont like the default plastic backplate. Has anyone yet found a glass/metal replacement(replace, not add onto) available for sale anywhere?
netzgeist said:
I dont like the default plastic backplate. Has anyone yet found a glass/metal replacement(replace, not add onto) available for sale anywhere?
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Not gonna happen and whats not to like about it?
netzgeist said:
I dont like the default plastic backplate. Has anyone yet found a glass/metal replacement(replace, not add onto) available for sale anywhere?
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This should have been posted in Accessories...
Nocturnal86 said:
Not gonna happen and whats not to like about it?
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Liking plastic backlates or not is just personal flavor. I preffer the Nexus4 glasscover.
Why do you say its not gonna happen? It happened for various devices yet.
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This should have been posted in Accessories...
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I was about to post it there when the forum advised me to not use this subforum for quesions.
netzgeist said:
Liking plastic backlates or not is just personal flavor. I preffer the Nexus4 glasscover.
Why do you say its not gonna happen? It happened for various devices yet.
I was about to post it there when the forum advised me to not use this subforum for quesions.
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Regardless, you might have found the dbrand skins thread there.
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Regardless, you might have found the dbrand skins thread there.
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I did. Sadly, they are made out of vinyl
netzgeist said:
Liking plastic backlates or not is just personal flavor. I preffer the Nexus4 glasscover.
Why do you say its not gonna happen? It happened for various devices yet.
I was about to post it there when the forum advised me to not use this subforum for quesions.
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What devices? certainly not a nexus. Have you seen a replacement back for the Nexus 4? Nope, and thats been out longer there's too much integrated into the backs of these phones for some third party to come up with a replacement and the manufactures certainly wont make a replacement. The best you can do is a Skin.
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I did. Sadly, they are made out of vinyl
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Not just any vinyl. I didn't order because I'm in my Diztronic case fulltime...I needed dropsie protection, and it's worked well for over a dozen drops so far.
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What devices? certainly not a nexus. Have you seen a replacement back for the Nexus 4? Nope, and thats been out longer there's too much integrated into the backs of these phones for some third party to come up with a replacement and the manufactures certainly wont make a replacement. The best you can do is a Skin.
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eg the Galaxy S4
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=UTF8&psc=1&tag=androidcentral00-20&m1k=vb_ac
well, I found nothing for a Nexus4. Damn it -.-
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eg the Galaxy S4
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=UTF8&psc=1&tag=androidcentral00-20&m1k=vb_ac
well, I found nothing for a Nexus4. Damn it -.-
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Well that proves my point.. That phone and any phone with a removable back is easy to make a replacement for because its just a piece of plastic. The N4 and N5 and any phone with a non user removable back has more integrated into the backing so making one isnt as easy on top of the fact that its not supposed to be "user removable" so if you think about it, why in the world would a 3rd party manufacture make a different style back for a phone that's back isnt supposed to be removed? The market would be minuscule for obvious reasons and warranty voidance and its harder to make cause the integrated parts..
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eg the Galaxy S4
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=UTF8&psc=1&tag=androidcentral00-20&m1k=vb_ac
well, I found nothing for a Nexus4. Damn it -.-
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Can't compare something that has a back that is meant to be removed with one that isn't. Especially with the kind of components, antennas (Wifi, GPS, MIMO, NFC, wireless charging coil, and now even the vibrator), and magnets that's incorporated into the backplate of the Nexus 5, I don't see a good option coming.
Looks like a skin or case, man...are you hell bent for faux leather?
To give some update:
This is what im about to buy:
http://www.etradesupply.com/lg-nexus-5-d820-battery-door-black.html ($30 for a new stock backplate)
I showed it to a local metal engineer, he guessed that he can chrome-plate it for me for ~50$, also removing the battery warning stuff
Next step is to find a cheat repair store that is able to replace the stock part with the new one(+ insert all of the sensors etc onto the new plate).
I WILL get my metal backplate ^_^
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To give some update:
This is what im about to buy:
http://www.etradesupply.com/lg-nexus-5-d820-battery-door-black.html ($30 for a new stock backplate)
I showed it to a local metal engineer, he guessed that he can chrome-plate it for me for ~50$, also removing the battery warning stuff
Next step is to find a cheat repair store that is able to replace the stock part with the new one(+ insert all of the sensors etc onto the new plate).
I WILL get my metal backplate ^_^
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And lose any chance to have any wireless connectivity....
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And lose any chance to have any wireless connectivity....
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why should it? its not like there are no metal-unibody smartphones out there
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ill take the risk and see what i get.
netzgeist said:
why should it? its not like there are no metal-unibody smartphones out there
ill take the risk and see what i get.
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It's not like they were designed and engineered with that in mind...and it's not like the N5 was...
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I guess samsung vibrant is compatible with galaxy s?
thanks op. I ordered one for the vibrant, but the picture shown is not a SGS Vibrant.
Ordered 2 sets for my SGS. Had to order for Vibrant because there were no shields for SGS. I guess I have to cut the hole for home button myself.
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Ordered 2 sets for my SGS. Had to order for Vibrant because there were no shields for SGS. I guess I have to cut the hole for home button myself.
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there is no front camera on vibrant as well ?
would i have to make a hole for it ?
pepporony said:
there is no front camera on vibrant as well ?
would i have to make a hole for it ?
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i9000m Vibrant has front facing camera for video conferencing
but the USA version of Vibrant SGH-T959 does not have video conferencing feature
by the way, the link is no longer working
Website is down. Somebody lock this thread or something since a website like that is rather dodgy (offer free, grab your details, then switch off?).
btw, is it anti-fingerprint or clear SP?
The.Opethian said:
Website is down. Somebody lock this thread or something since a website like that is rather dodgy (offer free, grab your details, then switch off?).
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site is working fine. Try again. If not somehting wrong at ur end.
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btw, is it anti-fingerprint or clear SP?
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Its the Clear one
x017in said:
Its the Clear one
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are you using it?how was it?
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site is working fine. Try again. If not somehting wrong at ur end.
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Site is down again.
http://www.stealthguards.com/index.php/
OK you need to full link as above.
Did some more researching. Doesn't seem like a scam.. but obviously at such a cheap price, they don't appear to be great quality either.
Have a read through the Singaporean reviews on the iPhone covers they received by the same deal.
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=2860037&page=48
I ordered "free" a full body skin week before last for my Milestone, figured I'd throw it in when I sold it. Came in Friday, the deal is legit, the quality is ok, cost me $2.50 to ship to Canada, worth that much at least.
They're just trying to get their name out there, rise above all the noise Zagg makes.
so weird, they have for Captive size, and Vibrant size, but they don't have i9000 size
Isnt the Vibrant the same size as the i9000 though? It just has an extra button?
Link it not down
It's www.stealguards.com - the s' was missing.
And you missed the 'th' in 'stealth'... lol
Well I ordered one and emailed about i9000 issue. But I do not get any answer. This can be slow customer service or...
I don't want to say more...
khsbenny said:
Isnt the Vibrant the same size as the i9000 though? It just has an extra button?
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it's different
you wont be able to press the home button properly with the 4 button setup of the usa vibrant/captive
Is it any good? Any one got it?
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Ok so I know it has been talked about but I would like to know if anyone has tried to make one. Just did a quick search and those sim covers are quite pricey. ~$20 being the cheapest on eBay. Any ideas? I saw the ONLY case with it built in but that is also pricey ~$30
Thanks
Tommy
Can you post a link to what you found
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Can you post a link to what you found
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I actually can't yet I need 8 posts one more real post and I will. haha
ok here it is
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330536443643&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Found another one for $13
http://mobile.brando.com/htc-desire-hd-replacement-bottom-cover_p06383c1378d039.html
not a sim-kickstand, but this is the closest i've seen to a kickstand case.
Slightly cheaper than cortez's link for anyone looking to save a few bucks: http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/htc-desire-hd-hard-case-with-kickstand-hc-k550-p27766.htm
Focustom said:
ok here it is
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330536443643&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Found another one for $13
http://mobile.brando.com/htc-desire-hd-replacement-bottom-cover_p06383c1378d039.html
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If you need this part, HTC now has them in stock and will send for free by calling 1-888-716-3594, 8 am to 8 pm EST, 7 days a week.
bella92108 said:
If you need this part, HTC now has them in stock and will send for free by calling 1-888-716-3594, 8 am to 8 pm EST, 7 days a week.
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Dude no way! That's amazing. That makes me like HTC even more. I'll have to give them a call as soon as my phone actually arrives. It's "lost" as of right now thanks to Fedex.
Focustom said:
Dude no way! That's amazing. That makes me like HTC even more. I'll have to give them a call as soon as my phone actually arrives. It's "lost" as of right now thanks to Fedex.
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Yeah they're very nice. I bought 2 inspires and they sent me 2 battery doors and two "improved" sim doors. Battery doors came and sim doors say out for delivery tomorrow.
bella92108 said:
Yeah they're very nice. I bought 2 inspires and they sent me 2 battery doors and two "improved" sim doors. Battery doors came and sim doors say out for delivery tomorrow.
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WOW! I'm going to call them tomorrow to get both!
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WOW! I'm going to call them tomorrow to get both!
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Cool yeah all they need is serial number or IMEI.
Service like theirs goes a LONG way with me when I think to buy my next phone or maybe a tablet this summer
bella92108 said:
Cool yeah all they need is serial number or IMEI.
Service like theirs goes a LONG way with me when I think to buy my next phone or maybe a tablet this summer
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Yeah man for sure. Customer service is key for me.
Anybody know what's different about the "improved" sim doors?
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Hey what did you guys say when you called, I would like to get a new battery door cuz the lady at ATT messed up two of the little nubs that hold mine on. Thanks
footbal9584 said:
Hey what did you guys say when you called, I would like to get a new battery door cuz the lady at ATT messed up two of the little nubs that hold mine on. Thanks
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I said mine broke. They know they're thin. Supposedly the replacement is stronger.
If you own a OB Defender you can use the holster as a stand..works perfect!
lcw90 said:
If you own a OB Defender you can use the holster as a stand..works perfect!
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Then you could also throw in against a wall and it would be fine I just want a slim phone now. I've been running the OB Defender on my iPhone 4 and its like a brick. I may be picking up that case with the kickstand built in that has been talked about in the case thread but I think it would be awesome to custom fab a stand in the sim door.
Focustom said:
but I think it would be awesome to custom fab a stand in the sim door.
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+1. I would buy something like that... (If it looks good and doesn't add too much bulk.)
I'm surprised there are not more cases with built-in kickstands...
javanutsy said:
+1. I would buy something like that... (If it looks good and doesn't add too much bulk.)
I'm surprised there are not more cases with built-in kickstands...
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Seriously? Because ONE phone out of hundreds builds in a kickstand it should become the norm? LOL.
Really tho, It's not something I think most people want to add bulk to their case for. Sure there's a market for it, but not enough to justify most making it. There are tons of pocket stands (even some that fold up into a credit card) available on eBay. I don't regularly sit in front of my 4" phone to watch things long enough to warrant having a stand, tho.
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Seriously? Because ONE phone out of hundreds builds in a kickstand it should become the norm? LOL.
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Agreed however when you get an "updated" version of a phone that has a kickstand it's kind of a bummer when it's not an option. I can honestly say i've never really had the need for a kickstand but having it available is definitely a nice thing.
These are the folks who make the Platinum cases for Best Buy. Had one on my Captivate. Loved it! Easy on and off. Now available for the SR.
Maybe I can figure out how to buy myself one for Christmas.
Seidio SR Cases
I've been looking for a good case for my skyrocket. Thanks
Now hopefully Best Buy gets them in stock. $35 vs $50...
-sent from my Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket
jayrod88 said:
Now hopefully Best Buy gets them in stock. $35 vs $50...
-sent from my Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket
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Yeah, that's kinda what I'm waiting on. $50 is kinda high, but they are good cases.
Does this case cover the second microphone on the top of the phone?
EDIT: In regards to the "SURFACE" type case.
If they only had white.....
I've been waiting for them to release the case w/belt clip (I know...the phone is large and will look funny on the belt).
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-skyrocket-s/7561.htm
They still show it "under development" on their site...but it might not be up to date if everyone is finding it in the stores.
IT Rider said:
I've been waiting for them to release the case w/belt clip (I know...the phone is large and will look funny on the belt).
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-skyrocket-s/7561.htm
They still show it "under development" on their site...but it might not be up to date if everyone is finding it in the stores.
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That's the same site I linked to and it say they are now shipping, not under development. ??
Can someone pls do us a favor n grab some pics of it, esp the back, when they get it.
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androidpixar said:
Can someone pls do us a favor n grab some pics of it, esp the back, when they get it.
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They have a few pics on their website of it on a white SR. Gallery
Ginther said:
That's the same site I linked to and it say they are now shipping, not under development. ??
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You care correct
I have used Seidio cases on 4 different phones. They are are top quality in my experience.
USE "winter11" for 15% off your order.
I've used these cases for numerous phones, good quality on all of them.
Going to have to hit best buy to see if them have them in stock.
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Going to have to hit best buy to see if them have them in stock.
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If they do pleas let us know. I was there last weekend and they didnt have any yet.
Ginther said:
If they do pleas let us know. I was there last weekend and they didnt have any yet.
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We don't have them yet. I'm a Best Buy Mobile Manager so I'll post once they trickle in.
-sent from my Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket
superbobxr said:
USE "winter11" for 15% off your order.
I've used these cases for numerous phones, good quality on all of them.
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I thought the price was a bit too steep for me, but that 15% is really making me want to buy it now.
My best buy did not have them
lockheedload said:
My best buy did not have them
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yea same here. east coast.
PeteEH said:
Does this case cover the second microphone on the top of the phone?
EDIT: In regards to the "SURFACE" type case.
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Thankfully no, It has a hole for the 2nd Microphone which lines up perfectly (on my phone, I will post pictures tonight, I have the Surface and Active Combos)
d451d said:
Thankfully no, It has a hole for the 2nd Microphone which lines up perfectly (on my phone, I will post pictures tonight, I have the Surface and Active Combos)
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Awesome! Am on the fence so the pics will help.
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That's disgusting...
It's been 4 months that i have my HTC and all 3 letters on back cover have fallen off...
First fell the T, then H and today i saw C fell off and i didn't even know so all letters are lost...
It's a European model and not in warranty .... I have no plans to buy another mobile for next year.
what a shame HTC, i bought this phone for better build and this is what i get....?
Here is how it looks
its been 4 months here mines all good
Happened to mine as well, and a lot of other people. I contacted HTC by email through their site and told them the letters and the ring around the camera fell off and was very displeased in their build quality. They gave me a new one.
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Damn, that sucks man.
I feel for ya, I would be annoyed as well.
I stick to Samsung simply because I have never had any kind of real problems from them. And they are awesome.. But that's beside the point. lol
I can't believe they would make it so that the branding could come off soo easily. :/
Sorry bro.
what do you mean by 3 letters fell off? how is that possible?
homais said:
what do you mean by 3 letters fell off? how is that possible?
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They are a sticker material on the aluminum which gives them a different color than the rest of the metal.
Just warning you guys... Put a transparent rounded small tape on the letters... You could be next victims...
My set is not in warranty... It was imported from Europe... i am in Asia... Do you think Asian guys will exchange it for me for free?
...or put a light coat of clear varnish (or even clear nail polish) over them.
Asian guys might do it for free, Just ask.
Good luck.
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Damn, that sucks man.
I feel for ya, I would be annoyed as well.
I stick to Samsung simply because I have never had any kind of real problems from them. And they are awesome.. But that's beside the point. lol
I can't believe they would make it so that the branding could come off soo easily. :/
Sorry bro.
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US Models don't have that.
*insert debranding joke here*
Looks like it's time to buy a case. :x
Not a issue for the Sensation XE, There left dull to go with the rest off the phone =)
the picture is not so clear but, I actually think it looks pretty cool like that.
from the pic it makes it look like there is strips of carbon fiber pieces underneath...
anyway, you said no warranty but have you tried contacting HTC anyway?
maybe they'll hook you up regardless since the product is less then a year old.
if not, look at it this way... you now have a one of a kind, limited edition back cover.
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US Models don't have that.
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Mine fell off and I'm on tmobile. I just called hrs and they sent me a free back cover.
Freshly_Snipes said:
US Models don't have that.
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lol...i see .
lilchip85 said:
Mine fell off and I'm on tmobile. I just called hrs and they sent me a free back cover.
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i will do this tomorrow lol
jjdoctor said:
That's disgusting...
It's been 4 months that i have my HTC and all 3 letters on back cover have fallen off...
First fell the T, then H and today i saw C fell off and i didn't even know so all letters are lost...
It's a European model and not in warranty .... I have no plans to buy another mobile for next year.
what a shame HTC, i bought this phone for better build and this is what i get....?
Here is how it looks
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that looks pretty cool imo
lilchip85 said:
Mine fell off and I'm on tmobile. I just called hrs and they sent me a free back cover.
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Well mines never seen skin contact seeing as I keep a rubber cover on mine at all times unless I'm changing the battery.
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Well mines never seen skin contact seeing as I keep a rubber cover on mine at all times unless I'm changing the battery.
Sent via HTC Sensation 4G using Android 4.0.1
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Yeah the cover helps. I font have one on my mine and its in and out of my pocket at work.
it's not the letters that's my problem, it's the display-glas. scratchy as hell allready. but my htc legend is scratch free
Mine started doing this back in September
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1261370
Hey, I have a white verizon GS3 in perfect condition (literally not a scratch on it) and want to trade it for a black one. Will include all cables and stuff, would like original box and such but would accept without. Must have a clean ESN, this one does.
Sincerely,
Matt
This should go in the marketplace section you won't have luck here.
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The black one isn't even out yet.
Sent from my Cocaine White S3.
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This should go in the marketplace section you won't have luck here.
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sorry man, il relocate
Who is going to trade a new phone for a used phone? Better through in $50 or something!
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Who is going to trade a new phone for a used phone? Better through in $50 or something!
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This.
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This.
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well, comes with one of two cases, a screen protector and original box. Not to mention its pre-rooted and any rom you want can be put on it so you don't have to go through the trouble of dealing with that.
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well, comes with one of two cases, a screen protector and original box. Not to mention its pre-rooted and any rom you want can be put on it so you don't have to go through the trouble of dealing with that.
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Not to [insert verb here], but for me, a decent case + screen protector only set me back $8. Not to mention that rooting the phone takes a couple clicks, while installing a recovery and unlocking the bootloader can be done through apps.
Edit: In otherwords, like how people below say, simple accessories and root are not really selling points. However you may have better luck selling the device.
mf9120 said:
well, comes with one of two cases, a screen protector and original box. Not to mention its pre-rooted and any rom you want can be put on it so you don't have to go through the trouble of dealing with that.
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I've done a couple deals here in the marketplace and I can tell you the phine being rooted means nothing. Most people here have no problem doing it themselves. Also, the case and screen protector help, but not enough. There is hope though your best bet would be to sell yours and use that money to buy one. They still sell for 400 and I'd imagine you could pick one up for close to that... when they get released that is.
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I've done a couple deals here in the marketplace and I can tell you the phine being rooted means nothing. Most people here have no problem doing it themselves. Also, the case and screen protector help, but not enough. There is hope though your best bet would be to sell yours and use that money to buy one. They still sell for 400 and I'd imagine you could pick one up for close to that... when they get released that is.
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This, the VZW GS3 is really easy to root also.
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The black one isn't even out yet.
Sent from my Cocaine White S3.
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It sure is.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...t&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=5987
This is locked. Please make a thread in the marketplace