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Battery cover mod

So I did a little experiment last night with my battery cover. It went great. I managed to maintain a mostly stock look and added a lot of tackiness so it has more of a rubbery texture to it.
I used this clear coat, about 5 anywhere.
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I only did 2 coats so it wouldnt add to much thickness. I waited about 2 hours between. I did not sand or do any kind of prep work other than clean it.
Here is how it looks next to a stock cover.
Mine is on the right. Hope this helps everyone that wants to maintain a semi stock look with a lot better feel. As far as protection goes...... yea, I doubt it offers any at all. But I like it.
Please, if u attempt this, remove the cover from the phone first. I know this may seem silly, but there are those type of people out there.
I've been KANGBANGED!!!!!

justin94 said:
Please, if u attempt this, remove the cover from the phone first. I know this may seem silly, but there are those type of people out there.
I've been KANGBANGED!!!!!
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But my phone looks silly without the cover on.
On another note, great job!
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Avelnan said:
But my phone looks silly without the cover on.
On another note, great job!
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Lmao. I actually dealt with it for a couple hours while it was drying.
I've been KANGBANGED!!!!!

Just a quick update, I guess that particular clear is very temperature sensitive, that being said it pretty much melted and stuff was getting stuck to it. So I now have a completely sanded down back cover, looks nice and still easier to hold than the stock cover
I've been KANGBANGED!!!!!

looks really good!

put a picture up of your sanded battery cover?

I did your mod the other day using the clear coat for plastic got some of it at OSH applied 2 coats came out great, no sanding just cleaned cover with some alcohol and paper towel. It covered up all the scratches. first day was slippery but its good now.

pvgomer said:
I did your mod the other day using the clear coat for plastic got some of it at OSH applied 2 coats came out great, no sanding just cleaned cover with some alcohol and paper towel. It covered up all the scratches. first day was slippery but its good now.
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Be careful. I had issues with mine and heat.
I've been KANGBANGED!!!!!

I still want to sand it again just to.make it even. But I live the way it feels now.
I've been KANGBANGED!!!!!

Maybe try plasti-dip? that will tolerate the heat well.
Swyped...

I just sanded and painted mine yellow with the same paint I use for my xbox stuff, im satisfied.

One X Scratch Test - And One S Drop Test !

Scratch test video from a [crazy?] One X owner:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1590172
Anyone tried this with their brand new One S....??
Edit: Dropped my brand new One S - see post 4!

Omg can't do that to my device
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That is impressive, somehow I don't think it'll take a drop on concrete quite as well.

mardon85 said:
That is impressive, somehow I don't think it'll take a drop on concrete quite as well.
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Well, today I managed to drop my brand new (<24 hour) One S approx 1m onto a brick driveway. Here is the result:
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It was in a case as well. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1584765&page=3)
Unfortunately, the top edge is not protected in this type of case. In a gel case that covers the top edge as well, it would probably have survived unscathed.
So much for HTC's theory that this phone does not need a case!

Dude that is soooo unlucky At least its just a chip and not a broken screen...
Get some protection on that bad boy !!! I never take my phone out of my pocket unless i am stationary lol, I find the One S hard to grip without a case...

Holy ---- If that happened to my One S I would be flippin.

sucks. i dropped my g2x many times with and without the case and pretty much have zero damage

crazy video....guy has gone nuts! most epic scratch test.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NoPpDLslxc

Would be awesome if they could make phones that can take that sort of abusement. I hate cases, they' re so ugly!
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ascot17 said:
Well, today I managed to drop my brand new (<24 hour) One S approx 1m onto a brick driveway. Here is the result:
It was in a case as well. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1584765&page=3)
Unfortunately, the top edge is not protected in this type of case. In a gel case that covers the top edge as well, it would probably have survived unscathed.
So much for HTC's theory that this phone does not need a case!
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Could it be restored with some kind of paint? Of course it will not be perfect but could masquerade the scratches.

or just keep dropping it until the shell becomes grey then you have owned both devices

plastikuss said:
Could it be restored with some kind of paint? Of course it will not be perfect but could masquerade the scratches.
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Yes had already thought of that. Black permanent marker has improved the appearance considerably.

ascot17 said:
Yes had already thought of that Black permanent marker has improved the appearance considerably.
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Yeah, i did the same with my Sensation XE... CD/DVD marker will do the trick for a couple of days at a time.. But it wears off, so you have to do it 2-3 times a week if you want it to stay hidden..

Ahahah, I thought exactly the same.
My son has just throwed to the wall (2 years old baby...), and I just finished to paint with a permanent marker, ehehe.

The worst thing I've ever seen
They had one and they destroy it while I'm waiting for my device

I do not have to mention that the device those boys used is a dummy, do I?

kyuubi_ac said:
I do not have to mention that the device those boys used is a dummy, do I?
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It probably is but it hurts to see such a nice phone being destroyed

dolcedavinci said:
crazy video....guy has gone nuts! most epic scratch test.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NoPpDLslxc
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That is amazing. This video is the reason why I'm buying this phone. It took ALL THAT DAMAGE and it withstood it. Wow. Congratulations, HTC.
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Beer Case (heavy-duty)

Was checking out eBay cases and found this gem.
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I'm not associated with this seller/auction, HOWEVER, I have purchased this exact case (but in all black) from this specific seller and can recommend both. It's a three-piece case with silicone in the middle and a hard (but slightly grippy still) front/back that snap together. I think this is really the most protective case available so far for the Nexus 4. And unlike many other cases that snap, this one makes me feel a bit more confident that the small plastic pieces aren't going to break like they do on so many cheap cases. That said, I've only had this case for a week, so we'll see...
The cutouts are perfect, buttons feel great, and if I were going to drop my phone or knock it off of the table, I'd really be hoping I have this case on it when I do! Ultimately, I got this as my going-to-the-gym case, otherwise I use a Meifeng. But it is a beast of a case - don't get this to be anything but a beast, and a mug o' beer, of course!
If you want to search for the other designs for this case, search for "e960 case tuff" (no quotes) on eBay.
Also, I *am* able to charge my phone on the LG Qi pad with this case on. It must be *perfectly* placed but it charges just fine then. If you take the back hard plastic piece off, then you can move it around much more.

"Oh Yeah! Time for a Beer!"

LOL... Might lose it in a night club or at a bar!

Only if we knew if it fit any of the Seidio holsters active or surface, I'd be all over this like white on rice (don't worry, I'm Asian lol)

That case looks awesome!
Could you post some pictures of how it fits onto the phone?

Interesting.:laugh:

Found this on ebay yesterday, really like the case and am going to buy it! I thought of getting the beer style, but as I will take this case with me on drinking nights, I advised myself not to buy the beer style, because I might be raising my phone instead of my glass occasionally!

Lownita said:
Found this on ebay yesterday, really like the case and am going to buy it! I thought of getting the beer style, but as I will take this case with me on drinking nights, I advised myself not to buy the beer style, because I might be raising my phone instead of my glass occasionally!
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It wouldn't take you long to realize your mistake...

Just received the white black version of this case. Its actually pretty nice. It feels good in hand and looks like it would protect the phone pretty well.
The only cons are, it has a weird smell, pretty strong plastic smell and also proximity sensor doesn't work too well, like for it doesn't work for phone calls.
FYI
So back to the Poetic Bumper
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guapinoy said:
proximity sensor doesn't work too well, like for it doesn't work for phone calls.
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Odd, I have no prox sensor issues...

Do they offer it in darker colors?

jnewman1991 said:
Do they offer it in darker colors?
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With the beer, no. But in solid colors, yes. As I stated, I own the solid black version.
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Mini review: Nillkin case

Bought on eBay for $6.00 from someone in Brooklyn. Very simplistic. Adds a nice grip feel. Doesn't provide any impact protection from drops over two feet. I'm pretty sure about that statement. When otter box releases a commuter or defender I'll be switching. Overall for general wear and tear protection, the best $6 spent for this phone.
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i have the same one added some Velcro to hook up my portable amp to it with ease

Suffered a nice fall today. Was walking looking at an email. Shoulder checked a massive column in a mall. Silver Bezel on bottom took a nice ding. Rest of phone is fine, no cracks to front or back. Ordered a diztronic case. If it wasn't for the exposed top and bottom of the case it would have been fine. It did however protect the two most important parts of the phone. So it gets an A- in its short time of use. Lesson learned, pay attention when walking.
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I'm still waiting for Nillkin to release a TPU case! Surely these hard cases do nothing to dampen the impact?

fairlight2x said:
I'm still waiting for Nillkin to release a TPU case! Surely these hard cases do nothing to dampen the impact?
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Yes, especially when it hits marble. Its not bad but disheartening considering its less than 48 hours old. Fortunately, rooted 4.2.2 with the new boot loader and radio put a huge smile on my face and the diztronic will cover it up anyway. I'm fortunate that nothing broke, and its still just a phone.
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davwman said:
Suffered a nice fall today. Was walking looking at an email. Shoulder checked a massive column in a mall. Silver Bezel on bottom took a nice ding. Rest of phone is fine, no cracks to front or back. Ordered a diztronic case. If it wasn't for the exposed top and bottom of the case it would have been fine. It did however protect the two most important parts of the phone. So it gets an A- in its short time of use. Lesson learned, pay attention when walking.
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Do you find the case slick/slippery to the touch/hold? I have one, but felt the plastic was too slick even with the pebbled surface and decided to switch to a ballistic. I do like it and if the phone wasn't covered in glass, I might have stuck with it.

Yeah it was a little slippery. that's how I ended up losing grip.
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White Back Cover - Grubby?

Hi,
Really busy in work so apologies if this has been asked already!!
I am not sure whether to get the Black or White Version when I upgrade. I would like the white but am concerned that the leathery backing will get grubby and dirty....anyone advise?
Cheers,
Tony...

Had my white version since the first few days of january. Not had a single dirt related problem.
I still need to get a case.. it just feels so nice to hold! Haha
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I have a white note 3. Im not using a case. It doesnt catch dirt very easily, and if it does, its very easy to wipe off. Mine still looks brand new... its been 4 months already.

I'm curious if some aftermarket company will make available the new s5 back cover for note 3. That would be great
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hi, i have both covers.. black and the white one. The black cover has a much better feel to (softer and feels more leathery like,) White feels much harder and "placticy" and does pick up dirt smudges if you are not carefull. But its your choice.
note8.0 for xda

Saw a grungy-lookin' white Note 3 today but the owner was using an S-View cover.
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I am a Mechanic and use my white phone at work with dirty hands. Most marks come off with an alcoholic wipe, but there are one or two small black marks on the back cover in the groove of the wrinkle leather effect thank I can't seem to wipe clean. Only very small marks but if you stare at the back a while you'll see them.

The black has a more leathery look and feel. The white can catch dirt in the fake stitching that can be a hassle to get out.
Pablo 13 said:
I am a Mechanic and use my white phone at work with dirty hands. Most marks come off with an alcoholic wipe, but there are one or two small black marks on the back cover in the groove of the wrinkle leather effect thank I can't seem to wipe clean. Only very small marks but if you stare at the back a while you'll see them.
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Have you tried using a cotton swap with denaturated alcohol on it? Just dip it in to soak it, hold it onto the black marks for a few seconds and brush it off. You can get the denaturated alcohol in any drugstore. (Advice to anyone) You may need to scrub it a bit.

My S has come off the back cover somehow haha. My phone was in my bag whilst cycling to work.
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One trick I always use to clean dirts on my white note is using a pencil eraser. Works like a charm.

I personally prefer the white one and the black faux leather cover gets sticky after some time especially with sweat. I also got a red back cover from eBay.
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Had a white one from day one and with and without the case never got dirty or grimy... not particularly careful with it either... just my .02
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