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[Q] Removing Scratches

Recently, I accidentally scratched my screen. Does anyone know of a way to either remove the scratch or fill it?
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learn your lesson and put a screen protector on it. theres no way to remove the scratch but a screen protector could help make it less visible.

OMG!!!
Sensation's screen supposed to Gorilla Glass. Please have a look onto below link's list.
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/htc
Could u also pls let us know exactly how this happended ?

OMGWTFBBQ!!
GG isn't scratch proof, it's scratch resistant. I bet this same scratch on a non GG device would have been awful or maybe even cracked the screen.
OP - the only thing I know of to do is get a good screen protector. A lot of times the screen protector will make the scratch really hard to see.
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ofcourse there are ways to fill the scratches...heard very good stories about displex http://www.displex.com/

displex is fake... I bought it one time for my phone and it did NOTHING.

Thanks. I will thank your posts when I get back to my computer, because the xda app doesnt have a thanks button.
I will get a screen protector. Also, I was able to make the acratch smaller by putting toothpaste on it.
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The_Green_Android_Robot said:
Thanks. I will thank your posts when I get back to my computer, because the xda app doesnt have a thanks button.
I will get a screen protector. Also, I was able to make the acratch smaller by putting toothpaste on it.
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Did u notice ur whites get any whiter?
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Displex worked fine for me many years ago on an old SE. Not sure with the new touch screens. And presumably gorilla glass, if indeed harder to scratch, will be hard to polish out any scratches.
If anyone has the misfortune to trash their Sensation may be they will do a little test on the screen with toothpaste and Displex?

piimp said:
Did u notice ur whites get any whiter?
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Freaking hilarious!
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you could always try the little kit that you can buy that repairs chips in a cars windscreen.. its basically a resin that fills in the chip in a windscreen to virtually nothing and for a scratch it may fill the hole and leave just a small remnant of the scratch... this is basically because you obviously see through a windscreen and it works well for that application...
failing that as others have said you will have to suck it up or find a replacement screen on ebay and put a screen protector on it.. i seen a replacement screen for $50 on ebay and if the scratch is that bad maybe thats another option

[Q] Wanting to replace black housing

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.

usmcpunk said:
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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usmcpunk said:
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.

Ferrari353 said:
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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usmcpunk said:
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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[Q] Spray Painting the One S camera circle?

have any of you guys thought of this?
I guess i can live with that blue color that EVERY Tmobile user has, but since im gonna have this phone for 2+ years, i thought i'd make it my own
id like to spray paint the inside part Black or maybe red.
how would u guys recommend doing this?

I would not recommend spray paint. With a steady hand, an artist brush, some hobby paint or enamel, I can see that blue ring painted any color you wish.
Of course extra care will be needed to make sure you're newly painted ring does not scratch.
hTc One S

angr1112 said:
I would not recommend spray paint. With a steady hand, an artist brush, some hobby paint or enamel, I can see that blue ring painted any color you wish.
Of course extra care will be needed to make sure you're newly painted ring does not scratch.
hTc One S
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Agreed...just about any paint you put on anodized aluminum is going to look good exactly once, then will scratch or wear through immediately. I wouldn't mess with it...just get a custom case.

adulel08 said:
have any of you guys thought of this?
I guess i can live with that blue color that EVERY Tmobile user has, but since im gonna have this phone for 2+ years, i thought i'd make it my own
id like to spray paint the inside part Black or maybe red.
how would u guys recommend doing this?
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Please post a picture when it's done tbh I don't recommend it
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See if you can pull it off, Take the glass out of it. And take it to a shop that does anodizing and have them black anodize it. Shouldn't be too expensive, and it will last forever. (Basically)

Sounds like a awesome project let us know if you go through it
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This is about the silliest idea I have heard in conjunction with this phone. If you want to make it your own, have your name or some image engraved on the back. Now that would be cool!
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cannondale0815 said:
This is about the silliest idea I have heard in conjunction with this phone. If you want to make it your own, have your name or some image engraved on the back. Now that would be cool!
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Well that is cool but this guy just wants a color change for the back
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CubeCloudOS said:
Well that is cool but this guy just wants a color change for the back
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Is ur phone actually bricked ?
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Polished Battery Cover or other mods

Hey guys, just wanted to share my polished battery cover, it was starting to flake so I thought I may as well just polish it up.
I think I've seen this before but I couldn't find a thread, what else have you guys done to your phones??
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Looks amazing!
Which tools did you use?

unmark said:
Looks amazing!
Which tools did you use?
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Thanks!
I only used 400 grit sand paper and water, then once all the film/lacquer type stuff was removed I then used 2500 grit and water to smooth it off and it started to get shiny. I did this in straight lines, I also removed the HTC lettering.
I did use some metal polish afterwards which made it even shinier.
Hope that helps!
Edit - Here is another photo, taken with the Desire Z itself

I have a really scratched up one. Would you be interested in doing this for me for a small labor fee?
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mapheG2 said:
I have a really scratched up one. Would you be interested in doing this for me for a small labor fee?
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Depends really, where do you live? I'm in the UK.
It is something you could do yourself though, buy a pack of various grade sandpaper - 400 grit to 2500 grit. Then I think you could make up some kinda metal polish with some household stuff lol..

wooow looks great . i must try this

**** yeah, im so doing this :3

Looks really great, of course I can't find anywhere that sells 2500 grade..
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Ajxx16 said:
Looks really great, of course I can't find anywhere that sells 2500 grade..
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Try an auto parts store. It's used when repairing auto paint.

Thanks I'll def check it out, I was thinking of using mothers metal polish also.
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GinoAMelone said:
Try an auto parts store. It's used when repairing auto paint.
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Spot on, got it thanks!
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I might try this too, results look nice I already did remove all lack and it looks bit stupid.

it's soo cool, compliments!:good:

i would like to ry this but not just on the back door but the whole aluminum trim of the phone . now that would be nice

Very nice I think I going to do that ! but can i have more detail on the process please

It looks amazing!

winny54 said:
Very nice I think I going to do that ! but can i have more detail on the process please
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There really isn't much to it. Start with 400-600 grit sand paper and go in straight lines from the bottom to the top end of the cover, you can add water if you think it is too rough or hard to do this. Once all the protective/clear layer is removed, move up to a higher grit - I used 2500 grit but you can use 1000 and then 2500 to get more of a shine.
Once you are happy with how it looks, dry it and then use some metal polish to make it super shiny :good: I did remove the HTC lettering of the back before I started.

Ala si ga opravio svaka cast
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spooke said:
There really isn't much to it. Start with 400-600 grit sand paper and go in straight lines from the bottom to the top end of the cover, you can add water if you think it is too rough or hard to do this. Once all the protective/clear layer is removed, move up to a higher grit - I used 2500 grit but you can use 1000 and then 2500 to get more of a shine.
Once you are happy with how it looks, dry it and then use some metal polish to make it super shiny :good: I did remove the HTC lettering of the back before I started.
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THX for your reply whrn I come back to my home I do this

nice job! my cover already looks ****ty, so once it piss me enough I'll definitely do you trick!

Camera Lens Glass cracked

I cracked the glass on my camera lens. What can be done about fixing it??
I know insurance covers it, but only if I pay the $200 deductible. HTC can fix it for next to nothing in cost, but that requires I mail the phone to california, wait for it to be fixed and for them to mail it back.
I have found the entire back portion of the phone available on eBay for $40 however after closer look, these are all for the HTC One X, not the HTC One XL.
I was talking to a friend of mine and he says the glass is just a very thin piece of protection and you really dont need it so I should just remove it. As it is now, the camera takes extremely blury photos. Any ideas on how best to fix this? If the glass is not important, I might just remove it entirely but it'd be nice if I could fix it somewhat cheaply.

i have to ask how the hell did you crack your lens cover

CheesyNutz said:
i have to ask how the hell did you crack your lens cover
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I'm pretty sure it happened while I was working. I keep my phone clipped into my seidio active holster. The case keeps the phone protected quite well. I've dropped the phone from the height of 4-8' several times, without any adverse effects.
I know the night I was working on a large data/phone cabling job, I am sure I did not drop it. But when I went to take my photos, they all came out blury and I found its cracked. Has two cracks, forming sort of an X. I would bet you that it happened while I was working on the hard tile floor and rolled over on top of something hard like one of my tools or something. Possibly. Still unsure.

shgadwa said:
I'm pretty sure it happened while I was working. I keep my phone clipped into my seidio active holster. The case keeps the phone protected quite well. I've dropped the phone from the height of 4-8' several times, without any adverse effects.
I know the night I was working on a large data/phone cabling job, I am sure I did not drop it. But when I went to take my photos, they all came out blury and I found its cracked. Has two cracks, forming sort of an X. I would bet you that it happened while I was working on the hard tile floor and rolled over on top of something hard like one of my tools or something. Possibly. Still unsure.
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I did call AT&T warranty, I was told that they do not cover small issues like cracked glass on the camera lens. They will only replace the phone if it was not working... like a bad micro usb port or something. If I was more sleezy than I already am, I would break it so that I can get it replaced. But I'm not doing that.

Mail it to HTC...
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http://Www.etradesupply.com
This has covers for onex att in probably gonna order a black one just to have the option of black or white lol
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THANKS joshua! thats just what I needed. Obviously sending it to HTC would be the proper way of fixing it however I CANNOT afford to be without my phone for even one day, let alone 2-3 weeks. $50 ain't bad, I'll do that.

joshua54 said:
http://Www.etradesupply.com
This has covers for onex att in probably gonna order a black one just to have the option of black or white lol
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As in covers, do you mean the housing? If so, that's the whole phone shell other than the screen because it's a unibody... From just looking, I'd just get thecamera bezel with the camera lens. Save some moneyy
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joshua54 said:
http://Www.etradesupply.com
This has covers for onex att in probably gonna order a black one just to have the option of black or white lol
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No, they only have the international one x
I have yet to see anyone with a one xl housing
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Kole_Ackerson said:
As in covers, do you mean the housing? If so, that's the whole phone shell other than the screen because it's a unibody... From just looking, I'd just get thecamera bezel with the camera lens. Save some moneyy
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http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc-one-x-housing-at-t.html
Theres the link. According to my research, you cannot so easily just replace the glass. You have to replace the entire back cover, as its all in one.

superchilpil, I believe the link I just posted is for the HTC ONE XL. Should be, it says AT&T.

shgadwa said:
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc-one-x-housing-at-t.html
Theres the link. According to my research, you cannot so easily just replace the glass. You have to replace the entire back cover, as its all in one.
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Agreed..I know because I took my back housing off just the other day, I wanted to see if I could switch just camera lense out but it seems to be one off those sonic plastic welds..the housing and lense cover are fuezed, and it has both option international and at&t version, even tells the difference in the description of the housing lol
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shgadwa said:
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc-one-x-housing-at-t.html
Theres the link. According to my research, you cannot so easily just replace the glass. You have to replace the entire back cover, as its all in one.
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Ok I'm aware its all one piece, it's a unibody. But if theyre just selling the bezel/lens piece, it's probably just glued down, being screwed in a good chance also.
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joshua54 said:
Agreed..I know because I took my back housing off just the other day, I wanted to see if I could switch just camera lense out but it seems to be one off those sonic plastic welds..the housing and lense cover are fuezed, and it has both option international and at&t version, even tells the difference in the description of the housing lol
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Ironically we posted at the same time, but now I know. Thanks
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no prob lol
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What I wanna do is have black housing with white buttons and white housing with black buttons
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They have just the camera housing covers as well (like $4)
Now what someone needs to do is buy and 3d scan those covers and start 3d printing them in different colors

Read up a few posts bro the housing and lense seem to be fused together ( from what I saw when I took mine apart two days ago about to do it again just to be sure lol
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shgadwa said:
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc-one-x-housing-at-t.html
Theres the link. According to my research, you cannot so easily just replace the glass. You have to replace the entire back cover, as its all in one.
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I got this and its perfect, I would certainly recommend them. Full FedEx tracking and ships almost immediately
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Ordered white housing for my Telstra One XL here the quality is extrememly good at very reasonable price.

My new black housing is on its way in Japan right now lol
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