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Just saw this on Ebay has anyone tried these or willn to n report back ???
http://cgi.ebay.com/for-GOOGLE-HTC-...wItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item20af2a9029
Seen similar products on my sisters Samsung tocco lite. I would not recommend them unless you really need a mirror, because you get a lot of rainbowy colours appearing on your screen when you are using it. I mean it isn't totally horrible, but you will definitely notice slight discolouring of whites I would presume.
Koo I watnted one for privacy..... thanks but maybe not lol
Hello all. I tried to do some reading but due to illness have limited time i can read . So my screen is secerly cracked but amazingly its still repsonsive ive seen nillkin iloome and a couple othwrs but since this is an s pen screen i wanted to ask people who deal with the 8.0. I cant afford a fix.or at least im assuming i cant. So any suggestions would be a huge help for me
Edit: i have amazon prime and use ebay so if you have a certain seller or item youve had great luck with if love to hear about them, especially if i can dhave off a few bucks or free shipping but ultimately i will go for whatever helps me survive this even if my beloved device is osmetically challenged
implodingspace said:
Hello all. I tried to do some reading but due to illness have limited time i can read . So my screen is secerly cracked but amazingly its still repsonsive ive seen nillkin iloome and a couple othwrs but since this is an s pen screen i wanted to ask people who deal with the 8.0. I cant afford a fix.or at least im assuming i cant. So any suggestions would be a huge help for me
Edit: i have amazon prime and use ebay so if you have a certain seller or item youve had great luck with if love to hear about them, especially if i can dhave off a few bucks or free shipping but ultimately i will go for whatever helps me survive this even if my beloved device is osmetically challenged
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Buy only the glass and change it yourself?
How difficult is this? Is there a tutorial link. I have tremors and spasticity in hands from spinal disease but I may give it a try if double. Thanks for the response. Any other thoughts are welcomed and appreciated
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How difficult is this? Is there a tutorial link. I have tremors and spasticity in hands from spinal disease but I may give it a try if double. Thanks for the response. Any other thoughts are welcomed and appreciated
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does your screen cracked severely or small crack only? if small, you could go for glass screen protector only for $9 just to hold the glass stable with pressure spread evenly. if it hinder your usage i suggest replacing would be an option because note 8 is still a great device and i use it a lot in my study so for me repairing it would be a great investment. if you thought about changing it yourself, its not that hard but still need a stable hand but still very moderate for people with no experience. Just think about it, buying a new tablet is a waste unless you get tablet that is more powerful than note 8.
edit: Im sorry for your hand, i hope you get better soon
edit again: you might want to consider replacing it sooner, with a crack, unwanted things can get through the crack and can damage the internal if you're not careful
Hey guys,
the glass on my Nexus' display is shattered so badly, that I really need to do something, as I can already see parts of the logic board and the sensors are not portected anymore.
Everything is working fine so I just need the glas. I checked YouTube and I think I can pull of this kind of repair by myself.
Now I am wondering if I can buy just the cheapest glas out there, for example this one - I hope it is OK to post links: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Neu-Fur-LG-G...32?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item3aa957d050 .
Are there differences in glass quality?
Thanks for your help!
Do you have the glass and lcd separator machine?
No , I don't even know what that is, but in the YouTube videos I saw they didn't need one either. The Nexus 5 screen layers seem to be separate, unlike the nexus 4 where you couldn't use the touch screen with little cracks.
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No , I don't even know what that is, but in the YouTube videos I saw they didn't need one either. The Nexus 5 screen layers seem to be separate, unlike the nexus 4 where you couldn't use the touch screen with little cracks.
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Best of luck with that - you will fail. They're stuck together,and without a special tool you will break them. Also, how do you plan on sticking the new glass to the lcd?!
You need to replace the glass, digitizer and LCD in one go. The part isn't too expensive - about €50.
If you have any experience, can you point me to a model that is good?
eBay and Amazon are full of displays between ~60€ and ~120€, are they all the same?
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If you have any experience, can you point me to a model that is good?
eBay and Amazon are full of displays between ~60€ and ~120€, are they all the same?
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Personally I would only ever use an OEM part, so one made by LG. Don't go for cheap knock offs.
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No , I don't even know what that is, but in the YouTube videos I saw they didn't need one either. The Nexus 5 screen layers seem to be separate, unlike the nexus 4 where you couldn't use the touch screen with little cracks.
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Yes you do... Lol
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Personally I would only ever use an OEM part, so one made by LG. Don't go for cheap knock offs.
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Thank you. Could you point me to something (if it is not allowed send a link privately). Everything priced below ~100€ seems to be non OEM parts.
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Yes you do... Lol
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Thanks for all your advice. Really helpful.
I recently picked up a used oneplus one with a deadspot on the touchscreen and plan on replacing it soon. Since the current screen isn't physicaslly damaged I am thinking I take advantage of that by making a drop test video and following that up with a repair video. I have decent experience fixing android and iOS devices and a decent video camera but have never created YouTube videos. I would like to know if you guys would be interested in this and would love to hear some advice and/or ideas.
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I recently picked up a used oneplus one with a deadspot on the touchscreen and plan on replacing it soon. Since the current screen isn't physicaslly damaged I am thinking I take advantage of that by making a drop test video and following that up with a repair video. I have decent experience fixing android and iOS devices and a decent video camera but have never created YouTube videos. I would like to know if you guys would be interested in this and would love to hear some advice and/or ideas.
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If you're planning on using the device in the future, doing a drop test probably isn't the wisest idea. You're likely to damage components other than the display.
So you may damage your internal components by doing a drop test, although if you are willing:
I think it'd be cool if you do some drop tests testing out different [tempered glass/ rhino shield/ xtreme shield/ etc] screen protectors to see what is the best
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So you may damage your internal components by doing a drop test, although if you are willing:
I think it'd be cool if you do some drop tests testing out different [tempered glass/ rhino shield/ xtreme shield/ etc] screen protectors to see what is the best
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What use would that be? Once it is dropped once things will be damaged and weakened, so any subsequent drop-test would be invalid and pointless. The only proper way to compare on drop-tests is to use an identical, brand-new, device every time...
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What use would that be? Once it is dropped once things will be damaged and weakened, so any subsequent drop-test would be invalid and pointless. The only proper way to compare on drop-tests is to use an identical, brand-new, device every time...
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That is true, but you would also be testing the integrity of each screen protector as a standalone product. For example, OP could test the maximum heights that the device could be dropped without cracking the screen protector at all, whilst ignoring the device screen itself.
Even if the original screen is cracked, the screen protectors wouldn't be weakened unless there were chips of glass missing or an extremely non-smooth surface. All that would matter for this is that the shape of the phone is unchanged/ unbent. This is just my own hypothesis anyway.
Sorry I forgot to mention this: I plan on taking out the motherboard before dropping it.
since I plan on buying a new screen/frame assembly the only thing I am worried about is the back cover which isn't too expensive.
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since I plan on buying a new screen/frame assembly the only thing I am worried about is the back cover which isn't too expensive.
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I simply wouldn't bother with the dorp-test. Taking out the main board will remove weight as well as rigidity, so it will not be a real-world demonstration.
Yes I guess you're right. I'll probably just go with replacing the screen because I'm not willing to risk the motherboard
Sorry for this boring question but I still can't decide between vs 7 and 7pro.
I use OnePlus 7Pro and for now I hate curved display because it is very problematic to get good screen protector.
I know the difference between phones.
But please tell me your opinion about curved screen. About problem with screen protect etc.
If you have to make a new decision, will you choose 7 or 7pro?
I would choose the 7 Pro with a Spigen Tough Armor case.
I originally got the Pixel 6 because I was concerned about the curved screen on the Pro. I took a chance when I upgraded to the Pixel 7 and went with the Pro.
I honestly have forgotten that the 7 Pro has a curved screen. I have a Spigen case on it and NO screen protector and have it in a leather holster when I'm out and about.
It's all a good combination for me.
I hate curved screens as well and came from a Samsung Galaxy s22 plus with a flat screen.
I have the Pixel 7 Pro now and traded in another device for it.
I am not going to lie, I tried a few TPU screen protectors and they were not good. I ended buying a Whitestone dome and although it is a hassle installing and the first attempt I got bubbles the second worked and it has so far been excellent.
I use a Spigen hybrid clear case or a Zagg gear 4 Denali that I got on sale. I would highly suggest getting a good case for the phone because it is super slippery if you don't use one. The Spigen was $13 and Zagg has sales or discounts and I got mine for $10.
I had the OnePlus you have and the curve is much more prominent on the OnePlus than the Pixel. It is a very subtle curve and if it were not for the screen protector bring a pain I almost like it. Almost.
The thing is I believe both the 7 and 7 Pro are on sale right now and the 7 at $499 is a hard value to beat. That being said I like the Pro better because of the slimmer bezels, the 1440p resolution, the extra ram at 12gb, and the zoom lense. I also like the larger screen. I have heard the Pro uses a better quality screen as well. However I like the brushed metal on the 7 better. The screen on the Pro scored 3rd on DXO mark and I can honestly say the color accuracy, color temperature and image quality of the display is really impressive.
https://www.dxomark.com/smartphones/#sort-display/device-
I don't think you can go wrong with either to be honest. It is more do the things I mentioned mean anything to you? Is $250 worth it? For me they were and I have zero regrets. If I got the 7 I would probably be bothered by the compromises. Having the larger battery on the Pro is also nice.
I traded in one of my all time favorite phones the iPhone 13 Pro Max and I thought I would regret it. It was locked to a carrier who would not unlock it so it was either keep it and not use until or if I ever switched back to that carrier, get another iPhone or get the Pixel 7 Pro. Google was offering a crazy trade in value plus the sale which meant the phone didn't cost me anything. So despite being somewhat locked in the Apple ecosystem I decided to take a chance on the Pixel. I would have had to pay a minimum of $400 to get a regular iPhone 14 Pro.
Having used it for a couple weeks I am really happy I got the Pixel 7 Pro. It feels just as fast and fluid as my old iPhone. I like Pixel software and Android 13 better than iOS 16, the device is lighter yet the screen seems bigger to me with smaller bezels. Battery life is not as good as the iPhone but it is not bad at all. I am a really heavy user and I usually have around %45 at the end of the day. Charging seems fast enough as it takes about an hour and a half but I use adaptive charging at night.
The call reception and wifi reception are good. Call quality is excellent. I have used it on a road trip and could always get a signal.
It has been really solid software experience with no bugs I have experienced and super fast updates.
The cameras are excellent. I had to use macro lense for a warranty claim and on a translucent surface I was able to show what I needed to get a replacement. Zoom shots and regular shots all turn out great.
This is by far the best phone Google has ever made and for me I appreciate all the extras in the Pro and am so glad I got it over the 7.
Hated the curved screen but i soon got used to it on the P6P and clearly that followed though on to the P7P. Film screen protectors seem to work really well, they are bubble free and the self repairing aspect of them is brilliant, they tend to last around 6 months in my experience.
Personally i think the macro is a waste of time but it is there if you want it, i'd rather have a fix focus lens on the ultra wide given its main job is landscapes etc and you can get the same macro result using one of the zoom ranges without macro turned on so it feels like a gimmick (to me). The 5x zoom doesn't seem as good as the 4x was on the P6P for some reason, not range but image quality, they always seem very soft and lacking in detail to me, everyone else's seem fine though so it may just be my phone in particular.
Battery life is great and i often don't need to charge it on a night.
I did have it in a Spigen Tough Armor case but recently changed to a Caseology Athlex, i do like the Tough Armor but they always end up feeling manky.
The curved screen is barely even noticeable. I just struggle to believe that anybody has an issue because of an eighth of an inch around the edge of a phone. I mean the damn thing is as big as the phone gets as it is. And, like was posted above, barely even noticeable. Particularly when it’s in a case.
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The curved screen is barely even noticeable. I just struggle to believe that anybody has an issue because of an eighth of an inch around the edge of a phone. I mean the damn thing is as big as the phone gets as it is. And, like was posted above, barely even noticeable. Particularly when it’s in a case.
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It is the fragility of it and the lack of regular screen protectors that are the issue, not the curve.
I am using the P7P with the Whitestone with no problems or concerns. If you are looking for a TPU the Superschieldz worked well while I was waiting for the Whitestone.
atomic339 said:
Sorry for this boring question but I still can't decide between vs 7 and 7pro.
I use OnePlus 7Pro and for now I hate curved display because it is very problematic to get good screen protector.
I know the difference between phones.
But please tell me your opinion about curved screen. About problem with screen protect etc.
If you have to make a new decision, will you choose 7 or 7pro?
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I switched to the Pixel 7 Pro from a OnePlus 7T. Keep in mind if you use a Dual SIMs in you OP7Pro it's a little tricky and you have to install Automate to utilize dual ringtones on the Pixel 7 Pro. The screen protector I'm using is the Zagg Shield - works fine for a non-glass screen protector and others should do the same. The Pixel 7 Pro Cameras are what got me to switch from the OnePlus 7T - I almost went with the OnePlus 10Pro - already knew this was close 1yr old and AT&T Allowed the devices 5G on the network .. so I went with the P7Pro.
Bought Pixel 7 Pro! Thanks for help. Now I am looking for good clear case which is compatible with whitestone dome glass.
atomic339 said:
Bought Pixel 7 Pro! Thanks for help. Now I am looking for good clear case which is compatible with whitestone dome glass.
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Encased Clear Back Designed for Google Pixel 7 Pro
atomic339 said:
Bought Pixel 7 Pro! Thanks for help. Now I am looking for good clear case which is compatible with whitestone dome glass.
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https://a.co/d/d8RUDQp
Ringke Fusion is my favorite clear case so far. It even provides some camera bump protection on the back rather than the entire bump being exposed.
Thanks, last question.
New device from box - do you make factory reset only and update or do you flash stock ROM via fasfboot etc?
atomic339 said:
Thanks, last question.
New device from box - do you make factory reset only and update or do you flash stock ROM via fasfboot etc?
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No need to factory reset a new device, but if it's me, do the minimal setup at first boot, flash January Firmware after unlocking the bootloader, making sure you disable verity and verification so you can flash custom Kernels, since that will wipe the device anyway.
I recommend Pixflasher if you're unsure of or want to avoid using ADB commands
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Thumbs up from me with Whitestone dome
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No need to factory reset a new device, but if it's me, do the minimal setup at first boot, flash January Firmware after unlocking the bootloader, making sure you disable verity and verification so you can flash custom Kernels, since that will wipe the device anyway.
I recommend Pixflasher if you're unsure of or want to avoid using ADB commands
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The only thing which interest me in root is vowifi calling.
I need to test VoLTE, because I have bad cellular signal in my house.
So if I decided not to root device. Should I update only from phon (ota) or the first time do it from computer?
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The only thing which interest me in root is vowifi calling.
I need to test VoLTE, because I have bad cellular signal in my house.
So if I decided not to root device. Should I update only from phon (ota) or the first time do it from computer?
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By the computer is much faster. You can still use Pixelflasher, just don't install Magisk. Just flash the newest firmware and since you're not unlocking your bootloader or going to use a kernel, you can save data and not check verity and verification
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By the computer is much faster. You can still use Pixelflasher, just don't install Magisk. Just flash the newest firmware and since you're not unlocking your bootloader or going to use a kernel, you can save data and not check verity and verification
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Thanks. Personally, do you use PixelFlasher or fastboot?
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Thanks. Personally, do you use PixelFlasher or fastboot?
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Pixelflasher. It’s just too easy and a lot faster.
I got the regular one. Tested pro for a day, a friend let me test it. Felt to big. Regular 7 was on the sweet spot for. I dont miss 120hz ore the extra camera stuff ore bigger battery