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Making a Vinyl "Sticker" for back

Opinions? The Android "guy" will be cut out so you'll see the "pretty" Nexus 4 back shining though. Be cutting one in a carbon fiber too. Hell...I have about 30 colors...may be kinda cool. Thoughts? Cost is very minimal to make them for myself so figure why not the small added protection for the back.

That is awesome.
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That looks pretty awesome. I would love one in carbon fiber.
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I'm very interested, if it hides the LG logo

I was thinking of covering the back fully..
This is what I done to my galaxy nexus http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599183

That is awesome. I need one in black...
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I'd buy one I would attach it to my xtreme guard protector

Worked very well actually. The vinyl I use is high end...so I was able to easily take it off with out any residue being left on he phone. Ive changed it to 4 colors in the last two days just for heck of it.

aaronuser said:
Opinions? The Android "guy" will be cut out so you'll see the "pretty" Nexus 4 back shining though. Be cutting one in a carbon fiber too. Hell...I have about 30 colors...may be kinda cool. Thoughts? Cost is very minimal to make them for myself so figure why not the small added protection for the back.
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If you start selling these, I'll definitely buy a couple. With a glass back, something like this would become substantial to a lot people.

I'd buy several colors no doubt about it, very cool.
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The one linked that covers the sides is pretty awesome too.

i'm doing this for mine too. I'm using a single hole-punch for the camera cutout. how did you cut out the speaker hole?

oneonezerosix said:
i'm doing this for mine too. I'm using a single hole-punch for the camera cutout. how did you cut out the speaker hole?
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I'm using a $4000 dollar vinyl cutting machine to make them. I have a side business doing professional banners, prints...etc etc. So I made my own template based off of a Hi-Res scan I made of the rear of the device. So my "stickers" are a perfect cut every single time.
Carbon Fiber one will go on tonight. I think this will really look nice. I will upload pics when I have them. Never thought about selling them. I could even personalize them...instead of the Android guy I could put your XDA user name, dogs name...wife's? :laugh:
But in all honesty, if you really are wanting these I would have no problem making them for you guys. I'm thinking maybe $4 including USPS shipping. Carbon would be a dollar more (material is really pricey).

aaronuser said:
I'm using a $4000 dollar vinyl cutting machine to make them. I have a side business doing professional banners, prints...etc etc. So I made my own template based off of a Hi-Res scan I made of the rear of the device. So my "stickers" are a perfect cut every single time.
Carbon Fiber one will go on tonight. I think this will really look nice. I will upload pics when I have them. Never thought about selling them. I could even personalize them...instead of the Android guy I could put your XDA user name, dogs name...wife's? :laugh:
But in all honesty, if you really are wanting these I would have no problem making them for you guys. I'm thinking maybe $4 including USPS shipping. Carbon would be a dollar more (material is really pricey).
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I am very interested in a custom vinyl, self-designed, can you maybe share the template and scan?
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ElecTriX666 said:
I am very interested in a custom vinyl, self-designed, can you maybe share the template and scan?
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Possibly...let me do a few more fitment test.
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aaronuser said:
I'm using a $4000 dollar vinyl cutting machine to make them. I have a side business doing professional banners, prints...etc etc. So I made my own template based off of a Hi-Res scan I made of the rear of the device. So my "stickers" are a perfect cut every single time.
Carbon Fiber one will go on tonight. I think this will really look nice. I will upload pics when I have them. Never thought about selling them. I could even personalize them...instead of the Android guy I could put your XDA user name, dogs name...wife's? :laugh:
But in all honesty, if you really are wanting these I would have no problem making them for you guys. I'm thinking maybe $4 including USPS shipping. Carbon would be a dollar more (material is really pricey).
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That's a little out of my price range for a "DIYer." It looks like a really clean cut.
I'd love to buy one if they can be highly customized. Is there any disturbance on the camera zoom with that small camera cutout?

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Possibly...let me do a few more fitment test.
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Looks awesome, I'd buy one off you for sure

oneonezerosix said:
That's a little out of my price range for a "DIYer." It looks like a really clean cut.
I'd love to buy one if they can be highly customized. Is there any disturbance on the camera zoom with that small camera cutout?
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Buy a custom made back and let me know cost. Remember...didn't post to sell. Just had inquiries. So offered them up. I'm not gouging anyone by any means.
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Can you do this for other devices, too?
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RakOne said:
Can you do this for other devices, too?
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Depends on the curves of the device. N$ is simple..its flat. Plus id need a scan of the rear of the device to I can create the template.

Anybody tried the spigen flip ultra view case yet?

Desperately trying to find some reviews on this bad boy as an alternative to the official s view case which is a bit lacking imo, but I'm totally coming up short
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s4-cases/galaxy-s4-case-ultra-flip-view.html
I love the s view window feature, but the official one is just too poorly fitted and is not worth the price at all.
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cheesebanana said:
Desperately trying to find some reviews on this bad boy as an alternative to the official s view case which is a bit lacking imo, but I'm totally coming up short
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s4-cases/galaxy-s4-case-ultra-flip-view.html
I love the s view window feature, but the official one is just too poorly fitted and is not worth the price at all.
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nobody so far, but some info about it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2300453

I should be getting mine in a couple days. I'll report back.
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Does the time display stay lit all the time on the "S-View" cases or does it go out the same as if there was no flip case attached?

17.99 right now on amazon
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Samsung-Crystal-Protector/dp/B00CB51D44/ref=pd_sim_cps_1

JEVARI said:
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Samsung-Crystal-Protector/dp/B00CB51D44/ref=pd_sim_cps_1
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That's not the product OP is talking about.
It's this one.
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Sa...248054&sr=8-2&keywords=spigen+ultra+flip+view

any news chaps?
really want the s view feature

I have it. It's fantastic and actually stays shut.
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any pictures would be super appreciated. wanting to see how much bulk it adds, what sort of quality materials its made out of
does the s-view cutout fold around and play nice the with the position of the camera lens?

[S4 Active] Underwater Pictures and Video People Have Taken

For those of you who are wondering what kind of underwater photos the S4 Active takes, I figured I'd create a thread for myself and others with this phone to post some photos. Also I took a video underwater as well.
And I posted this in the other "main" S4 Active Thread, but I don't suggest going below the 1 meter mark with your phone as there is some evidence of water getting inside the phone below that mark. I had water get behind the back cover of my device (but not inside the protective seal) and also my microphone for phone calls was waterlogged for quite a few hours after swimming even after many attempts to blow it out.

nice photos
too bad i can't go under water anymore--have enough fluid in my ears already lol
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nice photos
too bad i can't go under water anymore--have enough fluid in my ears already lol

wouldn't you want to suck the water out instead of blowing it into the phone?
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cmjkxa said:
wouldn't you want to suck the water out instead of blowing it into the phone?
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The problem I had was with the microphone, that hole is so tiny that neither blowing or sucking really did much to get out any water that may have been inside it.

How did this post turn so dirty so quick?
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jroyalty7 said:
How did this post turn so dirty so quick?
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I saw this coming.... Haha

Not a photo, but this is an underwater video test I did the day I got my phone:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N8LA8N-U_A

geoff5093 said:
Not a photo, but this is an underwater video test I did the day I got my phone:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N8LA8N-U_A
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Cool.
...and, Dude, clean your sink.

I added an underwater video in the pool for those curious to see how it performs.

Under water pool videos
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jroyalty7 said:
How did this post turn so dirty so quick?
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"It's mega maid sir. She's gone from suck to blow."
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mattpayne92 said:
I added an underwater video in the pool for those curious to see how it performs.
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Damn it, just when I was leaning toward keeping my s4, that video is making me consider the active again. Grrr lol
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Solange82200 said:
Damn it, just when I was leaning toward keeping my s4, that video is making me consider the active again. Grrr lol
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did you not notice when the phone came out of the water the microphone didnt pick up what he said because it was wet... that kinda sucks i heard it takes a bit before that stuff works again after water gets in.

jerrah said:
did you not notice when the phone came out of the water the microphone didnt pick up what he said because it was wet... that kinda sucks i heard it takes a bit before that stuff works again after water gets in.
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The microphone on top of the phone just needs to quickly be blown out and it works fine again. The one for phone calls for me doesn't dry out as fast.
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Surprisingly decent.
Thanks for the share.

Here is my underwater video (actually this is int'l version I9525):
Vela Rina, Mali Drvenik, Croatia

HTC One (M8) Pictures Thread

Let us post pictures taken with this phone.

here are a couple i snapped yesterday afternoon. haven't played with any settings yet, all the settings are on auto for these. the camera was awesome and very quick!

My mustang out yesterday
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Costco Warehouse (I wanted to play with the depth effects on the camera)

Weather isn't very good right now, but outside the house this am and yesterday at the sushi place.
Not bad, but I've seen really good pics taken with the camera and these aren't it

Here's an Auto-Awesome from yesterday while my wife was driving us to dinner:
A still from that same group:
One of the house kraken (I need to work on staying still...I wish we DID have that OIS):

I hope htc fixes the overexposed sky issue. Otherwise shots look great
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Little people/things made from springs from cars. A guy makes them and drops them off at my work.

..

Last night's sunset.
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Couple of my dog. I'm actually really digging the camera despite the reviews.

Night shot of Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, NY
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My Audi A6
Excellent results with Ufocus feature

nomifm said:
Excellent results with Ufocus feature
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Nice pic. I'm loving the ufocus feature too.

My newborn. Enjoy his face. ?
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Ufocus isn't perfect but it's pretty damn cool in a pinch

bobdude5 said:
I hope htc fixes the overexposed sky issue. Otherwise shots look great
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That's what i'm thinking too. It has been cloudy here and I haven't been able to get a good balanced picture of the landscape and sky. It looks like it can handle clear sky pretty well. Would htc be able to really fix that over a software update though? or is it more of a hardware thing. I really don't mind the 4mp camera, it picks up decent enough detail, for my needs anyway. Really don't like the exposure issue or lack of dynamic range i'm seeing though.

Haven't really messed with settings yet.
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Justin, where were the Marvel photos take? I want to be at there.....
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Dot Case

So I saw the dot case in store on the display model, which we have all probably seen, However which the security device on the back side of the display models I was unable to notice this (see pictures) and I did not notice it in any of the reviews.
I really like the concept of the minimal 8bit lock screen which the dot case and further more the option to answer and make calls without opening is a great plus.
That said it's a shame I won't be using the case now that I have it. The lid does not close flush on the back when open which means the right hand must simple hold the phone and case preventing the right thumb from being able to be used to type / navigate on the screen. And if you were to not hold the lid flush against the back your left and can not maintain a firm grip on the phone because the lid is a tpu material which renders it a bit slippery.
This disappoints me because I really like the features it add.
* note to mods our accessories link is not working this is the reason this thread is in general and not /accessories
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I noticed that too. I'm hoping mine just breaks in to a point where it was like my note flip case
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you dont think it will soften up over time?

This has been mentioned in the Dot View review thread, Others have said it is nearly impossible to type with the cover folded back unless you are really pushing on it.
The case itself does not appear to provide much, if any protection to the back and sides. The Dot View look is cool but with the lack of protection and the flip cover not laying flat, I passed.

Mike02z said:
This has been mentioned in the Dot View review thread, Others have said it is nearly impossible to type with the cover folded back unless you are really pushing on it.
The case itself does not appear to provide much, if any protection to the back and sides. The Dot View look is cool but with the lack of protection and the flip cover not laying flat, I passed.
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Same here after playing with it in store. More of a "cheap gimmick" case imo. Looks cool at night to show off to Ur friends but for any protection, day to day use, and the dot dirt it leaves on screen. Obviously not much thought went into this case outside of the "gimmicks."
Maybe if a soft see through cloth was on the inside of the lid so no dot dirt goes on device, lid actually was flexible to bend back and stay there, feel secure when closed, and had more protection then a cheap $5 knock off case, it would be well worth the $30 maybe $40 tops. Watch a cheap Chinese knock off becomes available on eBay in a few months with all these improvements and half the price, lol!

deeznuts said:
Same here after playing with it in store. More of a "cheap gimmick" case imo. Looks cool at night to show off to Ur friends but for any protection, day to day use, and the dot dirt it leaves on screen. Obviously not much thought went into this case outside of the "gimmicks."
Maybe if a soft see through cloth was on the inside of the lid so no dot dirt goes on device, lid actually was flexible to bend back and stay there, feel secure when closed, and had more protection then a cheap $5 knock off case, it would be well worth the $30 maybe $40 tops. Watch a cheap Chinese knock off becomes available on eBay in a few months with all these improvements and half the price, lol!
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Lol, not much thought went into this case???? Ok. I think a lot of thought went into this case, and I think they did a excellent job on it! The case, is meant to use while on the go. Like driving, and at work. Hence the reason for the features it carries. It's not meant to text with it. Lol. Just saying. Everyone has their opinions though.
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zounduser said:
Lol, not much thought went into this case???? Ok. I think a lot of thought went into this case, and I think they did a excellent job on it! The case, is meant to use while on the go. Like driving, and at work. Hence the reason for the features it carries. It's not meant to text with it. Lol. Just saying. Everyone has their opinions though.
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Not flaming, serious question.... Are you saying that you remove your case when texting or otherwise using your phone?
Imo a if your a case type of person wouldn't u want a case to leave on at all times?
I even like the display when the lid is on, in fact once we have write on the /system I fully intend on making it an optional lock screen when no security it being used.
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runandhide05 said:
Not flaming, serious question.... Are you saying that you remove your case when texting or otherwise using your phone?
Imo a if your a case type of person wouldn't u want a case to leave on at all times?
I even like the display when the lid is on, in fact once we have write on the /system I fully intend on making it an optional lock screen when no security it being used.
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Ya when I'm at home. I remove any case I may have. I don't personally use cases a lot bro. I'll use one at work because I'm a chef. And my hands get greasy. But for the most part I go bareback.
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@runandhide05
that's what I'm talking about....give me the sweet ass lock screen without the case!
good luck, awesome idea
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zounduser said:
Ya when I'm at home. I remove any case I may have. I don't personally use cases a lot bro. I'll use one at work because I'm a chef. And my hands get greasy. But for the most part I go bareback.
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Ok I could see that... Then the dot case would help you even more cause you can swipe to answer and other tasks without greasing up the phone, makes sense
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zounduser said:
Lol, not much thought went into this case???? Ok. I think a lot of thought went into this case, and I think they did a excellent job on it! The case, is meant to use while on the go. Like driving, and at work. Hence the reason for the features it carries. It's not meant to text with it. Lol. Just saying. Everyone has their opinions though.
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Really? You take your case off when texting at home? You find that acceptable?
I guess there is no fear of dropping it when you are "on the go" either?
I guess it's like you said, everyone has their own opinion....

Mike02z said:
Really? You take your case off when texting at home? You find that acceptable?
I guess there is no fear of dropping it when you are "on the go" either?
I guess it's like you said, everyone has their own opinion....
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I take my case off after work period.
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zounduser said:
I take my case off after work period.
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OK, fair enough. We each use our phones/cases differently.

Run thanks for the the review bro I've been wondering about this case myself. I agree looks cool imho it's a bit silly if you actually fully remove the case for texting I mean seriously lol but everyone does have different uses. I got the incipio case which I'm pretty happy with dot case is a pretty neat feature.
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ickedmel said:
Run thanks for the the review bro I've been wondering about this case myself. I agree looks cool imho it's a bit silly if you actually fully remove the case for texting I mean seriously lol but everyone does have different uses. I got the incipio case which I'm pretty happy with dot case is a pretty neat feature.
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Let me clear it up a little. Lol. I don't remove my cases to text. Lol. I remove them period, as soon as I hop in my ride after work. I hate cases. Only reason I use one is so I don't get my phone all greasy while at work, I'm a kitchen manager and a chef. Hope that clears up my comments a little.
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ickedmel said:
Run thanks for the the review bro I've been wondering about this case myself. I agree looks cool imho it's a bit silly if you actually fully remove the case for texting I mean seriously lol but everyone does have different uses. I got the incipio case which I'm pretty happy with dot case is a pretty neat feature.
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Not a problem. I figured I'd either get some people prepared for what to expect or at least save some people a few bucks from buying something they will end up not using cause as of right now I have yet to see any in store and had I had the opportunity to play with it before hand I would not have bought it.
Having said all that if someone still wants it pm me and I'l send you mine,
Be moral if you actually want it let me know if you just want it cause it's free please let someone else have it
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zounduser said:
Let me clear it up a little. Lol. I don't remove my cases to text. Lol. I remove them period, as soon as I hop in my ride after work. I hate cases. Only reason I use one is so I don't get my phone all greasy while at work, I'm a kitchen manager and a chef. Hope that clears up my comments a little.
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Haha yeah that's pretty understandable lol my thoughts were a bit exaggerated hehe

I just stick my index finger between the case and the flap and the rest of my fingers on the outside to hold it in place. No problem texting for me.
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Not a problem. I figured I'd either get some people prepared for what to expect or at least save some people a few bucks from buying something they will end up not using cause as of right now I have yet to see any in store and had I had the opportunity to play with it before hand I would not have bought it.
Having said all that if someone still wants it pm me and I'l send you mine,
Be moral if you actually want it let me know if you just want it cause it's free please let someone else have it
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I could actually really use it. My job, the case would b perfect. U wanna sale it?
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zounduser said:
I could actually really use it. My job, the case would b perfect. U wanna sale it?
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Pm me your shipping address it's yours, no cost. Feel free to Google my user name , I'm reputable if your sceptical.
Given Away. to @zounduser
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