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Replacing Bezel... anyone done it?

My sgs took a fall and the bezel has a huge chunk missing out of it.
I've found some replacement bezels on Ebay but I wanted to know how difficult it is to replace.
Anyone have any ideas? Thanks

+1 wanna know that

I remember seeing a vid a while back. Let me see if I can find it.
EDIT: ok doesnt seem to hard. Pretty easy actually:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UW4T-aNkQY

Thanks but thats not a galaxy S. I found a video of how to do it and the capactive buttons on the front make it look tricky
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI1R7dlUyvA&feature=related

edit nvm

spoonboy said:
Thanks but thats not a galaxy S. I found a video of how to do it and the capactive buttons on the front make it look tricky
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI1R7dlUyvA&feature=related
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well well........ the removing part is so tricky .. think how tricky it would be to make all the things fit back again ..... impossible .. i would rather sell the phone as it is .. than trying to change the bazel and ending up in a mess where i will not even get a buyer..

You should look at 5 min and 34 sec. Then you can see the panel beneath the front panel is broken. So it is a bit more difficult then it looks

Just did it wit my i9000
It was a bit tricky on the touch buttons and then on the center button with all that glue and sticky ribbons, but all works and mostly - looks like new!
Also it was a good opportunity to clean tons of dirt...

smartbomber said:
Just did it wit my i9000
It was a bit tricky on the touch buttons and then on the center button with all that glue and sticky ribbons, but all works and mostly - looks like new!
Also it was a good opportunity to clean tons of dirt...
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What kind of glue do you used?
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I also found this adhesive tape sticker for repair
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-2MM-ADHE...807621?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item519e74d445

I found more stuff related to changing bezel
Bezel comes with 3M stickers:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/31035605207...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1061wt_952
Adhesive sticker for galaxy s screen repair:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/30068472148...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1280wt_958

[Q] Replacing the glass on G2X

So I have a friend who broke the glass on his G2X, he needed a new phone and bought on of mine from me. He eneded up just giving me the G2X too! So my question here is...
Has anyone here replaced the glass before on this phone?
If so, how are is it to do, and where did you get the parts from?
Thanks in advance!

I would love to know also, I managed to drop my phone for the second time today. The first time it was on asphalt, but absolutely nothing happened. Today it fell on tile, directly hitting the slight curve in the screen in the upper right corner. Low and behold, it's pretty cracked, but the LCD is perfectly fine.

So much for the Corning Gorilla Glass.
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You can find them here
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...kw=lg+g2x+digitizer&_sacat=See-All-Categories
And here is how to replace it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K77Xepb6yd8

changing digitizer glass
I had gotten a g2x with a broken digitizer glass off ebay not far back. I also bought ths new digitizer glass on ebay as well for about 54 dollers. There is a video on youtube that shows how to change it but it leaves a couple of things out witch I had to sort out but it was not that hard at all. I will try to post what they left out so yuo all can fix yours.
As well I will try to post pics of ths two things to be carefull about so you do not mess anything up. I may not be able to post it till thiss weekend
Eddie

Glass on the bottom of the screen is curvy

Hello everyone,
I got my Nexus 5 in white back in August and it's an amazing phone but I recently came across something that confused me.
As I tried to apply a tempered glass screen protector I noticed I couldn't get it to apply properly on the bottom, right under the screen. After a closer look I found out that the glass isn't even there. It's curved inwards which in turn makes it impossible to apply a glass screen protector without air.
Now the device is functioning fine but I'm not sure if this will be covered by warranty. It seems like a defect since I can't think of any physical event causing that. I've never let it fall down and it's still in perfect condition otherwise.
If I could get some advise on what I can do here or if anyone's got similar experience I'd love to hear about it.

Same here just below led notification it's nothing and came like this from factory I have my n5 since last week seen this the 2nd day but you can see it just when you move the phone in light it does not bother me I don't use any screen protector

You need to gently clamp in together on that spot, using a thin cloth to avoid scratches. Leave it for an hour and should stay gone.
Did with my Mime ghost glass. ?
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Don't over do it obviously, or you could crack it.

Yes it is not quite flat. As above, clamp it for 30 minutes or so. I used some cloth wrapped around the phone and a bulldog clip.

This is a commong thing? That doesn't sound good, I kinda hope it's covered by warranty, I'll contact the vendor to see if they can replace it.

They're all the same. Just a design flaw.
Replace it and you'll most likely see the next one is no different.

lyubor said:
This is a commong thing? That doesn't sound good, I kinda hope it's covered by warranty, I'll contact the vendor to see if they can replace it.
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Every one of them is like this. It may even be intentional rather than a flaw. We don't know. Its just the way the N5 is.

Edge's home button starts to peel

Hey guys,
I have the edge 4 months, and before 2 weeks ago the home button starts to peel. Its never got dropped or with keys in my pocket. I save it like my baby.
I feel very disappointed about this issue.
I'm curious if it's just me or more people has it?
Thanks

Are you sure its not a film cover on the button?

no for sure.. its peel

Could you provide a picture?

combo1234 said:
Hey guys,
I have the edge 4 months, and before 2 weeks ago the home button starts to peel. Its never got dropped or with keys in my pocket. I save it like my baby.
I feel very disappointed about this issue.
I'm curious if it's just me or more people has it?
Thanks
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Hi,
A friend of mine had a similar problem -- was it like this: http://i.imgur.com/yS3tVTP.jpg. He sent to Samsung Concierge and they replaced the front piece entirely...
All the best,
~Lord

Hi, same as mine. I have micro-looking peel on my phone and it's only been more than a month or so.
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Yes, picture please.
This would be totally unacceptable on a £600 phone.

I'm facing the same problem - few days ago I noticed something on the home button .I thought it is some dirt so tried to scratch it gently with my nail . Turned out it's the paint. I really hope that Samsung will replace the button. I got to say the quality of this phone is not adequate to the price .

XxLordxX said:
Hi,
A friend of mine had a similar problem -- was it like this: http://i.imgur.com/yS3tVTP.jpg. He sent to Samsung Concierge and they replaced the front piece entirely...
All the best,
~Lord
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They changed the screen too?!

djboulette said:
They changed the screen too?!
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Well, to change the home button on most Samsung devices, you have to remove the entire front assembly of the device. Once you remove an already applied front assembly with water resistant adhesive, the water resistance is compromised due to the adhesive getting damaged during disassembly. To make the device water resistant again, they need to apply a new front assembly with unused and undamaged adhesive. At least, that's my theory. I welcome any correction.

i have the same problem, my home butten dont click anymore, and i ask'd Samsung over here to repair it and they say its not warranty. the home butten is really crappy for a €800 phone i expected a repair from samsung and they wont do it. only if i pay the full repair. sad...

Half of my home button is peeled off, really wish there was better quality control with these high end devices.
Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk

use this free app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jamworks.easyhome

houssam10001 said:
use this free app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jamworks.easyhome
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Nice, thank you The only downside is when you use long-touch for screen of, when you want to unlock your phone it will not use your fingerprint, but the sample instead.

dogredwing1 said:
Half of my home button is peeled off, really wish there was better quality control with these high end devices.
Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk
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Hi,
And does your fingerprint still work? My fingerprint keeps giving me an error "Make sure the fingerprint sensor is clean and dry, then try again".

tonymut said:
Hi,
And does your fingerprint still work? My fingerprint keeps giving me an error "Make sure the fingerprint sensor is clean and dry, then try again".
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Try re-registering your fingerprints.
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tonymut said:
Hi,
And does your fingerprint still work? My fingerprint keeps giving me an error "Make sure the fingerprint sensor is clean and dry, then try again".
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Try reregistering your fingerprints
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tonymut said:
Hi,
And does your fingerprint still work? My fingerprint keeps giving me an error "Make sure the fingerprint sensor is clean and dry, then try again".
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Try reregistering your fingerprints

Black spot on camera (SOLVED)

So I got my s7 and after a week I try to take a picture today but see a lil black spot on the back camera.. Camera glass is clean without any scratches.. Very weird.. It stays in the pictures and video after taken as well.. Anybody with the same issue or a fix?

If u zoom closely you'll see it

ffonegod said:
So I got my s7 and after a week I try to take a picture today but see a lil black spot on the back camera.. Camera glass is clean without any scratches.. Very weird.. It stays in the pictures and video after taken as well.. Anybody with the same issue or a fix?
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Looks like the lens has some dust on it, did you buy it from a retailer new or via eBay or Craigslist

InfamousPBJ said:
Looks like the lens has some dust on it, did you buy it from a retailer new or via eBay or Craigslist
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From a friend

So it turns out I did some research and it seems it was some dust trapped on the lens cover inside.. Some how it got in with a waterproofed cased phone.. But the fix was actually tapping the phone on a hard surface a few times and the spot vanished.. Weird but it solved the problem.. Make sure u don't damage your phone tapping it and do it with a hard case at your own risk

ffonegod said:
So it turns out I did some research and it seems it was some dust trapped on the lens cover inside.. Some how it got in with a waterproofed cased phone.. But the fix was actually tapping the phone on a hard surface a few times and the spot vanished.. Weird but it solved the problem.. Make sure u don't damage your phone tapping it and do it with a hard case at your own risk
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Glad it worked out

I bought it from offer up

ffonegod said:
So it turns out I did some research and it seems it was some dust trapped on the lens cover inside.. Some how it got in with a waterproofed cased phone.. But the fix was actually tapping the phone on a hard surface a few times and the spot vanished.. Weird but it solved the problem.. Make sure u don't damage your phone tapping it and do it with a hard case at your own risk
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Buddy.. Can you detail it again the way, because I tried it on the phone I have not succeeded.
Pleaseee help me...

jupiussy said:
Buddy.. Can you detail it again the way, because I tried it on the phone I have not succeeded.
Pleaseee help me...
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Got absolutely the same spot in my daughter's phone. A technician proposed to replace the camera. After I've read above, maybe a cleaning only will work. We'll do it this week.

Ive got the same problem but about 5 specs. I've only had the phone for about 4 months. Ive replaced the rear camera lens glass but thats not got rid of it. The next step is to replace the camera module (£15 on ebay). But I'm worried i'll break the rear cover leading to more expense. It's a shame because its a good phone. None of my smart phones have lasted a year! Something always breaks. I had more joy with a g4 plus camera until my son threw it in the bath. I think Im going to sell this pbyone to someone more confident with repair and buy a Xiaomi from China.
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I should add that this is shocking quality. A supposedly water proof phone that on launch cost over £500 with the camera as a main selling point. A quick google search will tell you that this issue frequently occurs on s5, s6, s7 etc. I think Samsung are more happy to sell new phones than make phones that last longer than the launch of the next model.

james909 said:
Ive got the same problem but about 5 specs. I've only had the phone for about 4 months. Ive replaced the rear camera lens glass but thats not got rid of it. The next step is to replace the camera module (£15 on ebay). But I'm worried i'll break the rear cover leading to more expense. It's a shame because its a good phone. None of my smart phones have lasted a year! Something always breaks. I had more joy with a g4 plus camera until my son threw it in the bath. I think Im going to sell this pbyone to someone more confident with repair and buy a Xiaomi from China.
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I should add that this is shocking quality. A supposedly water proof phone that on launch cost over £500 with the camera as a main selling point. A quick google search will tell you that this issue frequently occurs on s5, s6, s7 etc. I think Samsung are more happy to sell new phones than make phones that last longer than the launch of the next model.
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If you can't keep a phone without breaking it, the problem is on your end.

Well this s7 has been looked after. Its had a couple or waist height drops but it has a griffin case.

Thanks a lot....
ffonegod said:
So it turns out I did some research and it seems it was some dust trapped on the lens cover inside.. Some how it got in with a waterproofed cased phone.. But the fix was actually tapping the phone on a hard surface a few times and the spot vanished.. Weird but it solved the problem.. Make sure u don't damage your phone tapping it and do it with a hard case at your own risk
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Thanks a lot for the suggestion..i heard about it in some other blog and dint believe it until i saw it here on xda.... Surprisingly this happened with note 8.... And still surprising is the same solution..... Thanks again...

Tapping didn't work for me. I bought a new camera module off of AliExpress for $5. Paid a phone shop $5 to get the back off. Replaced the lens myself. The camera is perfect now. You must make sure the lens is exactly the same down to the colour of the flex and writing on it. The first two I got failed because they were different versions. Some ebay sellers use the wrong photo in their listings.

I had the same problem. Solved it perfectly by holding the phone 60 degrees on a flat surface with a little cloth on it and letting the phone face down drop on the surface. I dropped it face down because my front camera was affected. I had a screen protector and a case + cloth on the table so no damage what so ever. Just drop it. The dust will somehow move. I think this solution is better than digging into the lens and removing it. If the problem persists than take it to a service.

I tried that first and it didn't work. It cost me 10 bucks to replace the lens. Shops have a hot plate so they can remove the back cover easily. With the new lens my camera has far superior image quality. I think it was more than just a bit of dust that was wrong with it. The lens was damaged. Another issue can be the inside of the glass on the back cover gets dirty. Just replacing or cleaning that when the back cover is off made my pictures clearer and stopped the camera over exposing every shot.

Buddy, is it tape it on the camera phone or the whole phone?

Do you mean tap? You could try trapping or shaking the phone to move dust to the side but that didn't work for me. I replaced the camera lens and you should clean the inside of the protective glass on the back cover too.