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The Great White Hope II

As in i hope i do not screw my phone up, it all started when i first laid eyes on the white version of the gs2, i had to have it but since im in the greatest country in the world i knew i would have to shell out another 600$(out of the question). so i hit the webs amazon, ebay and finally i found a website that had the parts to buy. And 125$ later here we GO( joker voice)
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there is a first time for evrything
time to pop my cherry PAUSE
point of no return
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[/IMG]damn bootup fine but no sound had to go back under and remove speaker and put it in the new housing. that part wasnt in the youtube tutorial oh well
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if you got bad nerves don't try this at home nice huh

http://www.imgur.com/k7uQJ.jpg
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all I can say is WOW

Where did you get the parts?

I was in the same boat as OP. However, seeing the demand of the galaxy s2 is still high (especially on my local craigslist), I just decided to sell my black sgs2 and bought a white one. Sold my sgs2 for $550 (could have gone a bit more but i was in a rush to fund the white one) and got a brand new white one for $670 incl taxes. So thats a difference of $120 for getting a bnew authentic white version of the sgs2 without the hassle of ordering parts and doing a little diy.
Nevertheless, this is a great alternative for those wanting to change colours!
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bimmerboii said:
I was in the same boat as OP. However, seeing the demand of the galaxy s2 is still high (especially on my local craigslist), I just decided to sell my black sgs2 and bought a white one. Sold my sgs2 for $550 (could have gone a bit more but i was in a rush to fund the white one) and got a brand new white one for $670 incl taxes. So thats a difference of $120 for getting a bnew authentic white version of the sgs2 without the hassle of ordering parts and doing a little diy.
Nevertheless, this is a great alternative for those wanting to change colours!
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Your right it is a great alternative versus shelling out 600 more dollars so to everyone in the market for a color swap I say go for it it was a simple process of taking out one piece and putting it into another piece don't be scared to try it just remember to also change out the speaker lol because even by going this route it's a great way to get an authentic white galaxy s II, now next up all I need is that new 64 gb microsd card it's been tested on the gs2 and it works so my phone is about to be an authentic beast!!!!

Not a fan of the white GS2, but I do think you did a fantastic job with the port. GJ man!

could you provide links to the vids you used for helping you understand which screws to take out and what not to touch ect?
looks amazing btw, great job.

I sold my black i9100 for $629 on eBay 10 days ago and bought the white i9100 for $559 from mobilecityonline and had it the next day..... not only did I not loose money on parts, I made money! And...... my warranty is not void. Not trying to put you down, good for you OP. But there are better ways to go about this I believe.... I own a mobile device/Mac repair shop and do these conversions (or do some like these) everyday... no way I'm tearing apart my baby unless I have to! Congrats though bro, its beautiful!
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Mobilecityonline has a $20 off promo code right now by the way, Google it.
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Yeah I can respect that I also have the evo 3d gsm so I went into it knowing that if I f'd something up then that was on me. As far as warranty goes, it's not like I threw the black parts away if need be they'll go right back on in a heartbeat. I'm a phone geek any way so who knows what phone I'll own in the next couple of months got to many to choose from but that galaxy sII HD sounds very interesting

Shoutout to daddymatt repping GA

Holla!!! I'm in the Macon area... I'm seriously contemplating the Galaxy Note! It looks freakin sick!
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yeah the note is sick, since im in loving this phone i might wait to get the gs3 if the specs are right then a full hd phone would be cray.... to many phones to little time

well now i know someone local to hit up if i ever need help tearing down a phone.

aerobahn said:
Not a fan of the white GS2, but I do think you did a fantastic job with the port. GJ man!
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Ditto. white looks fugly to my eyes on any phone. But yeah, excellent job

Right on man! I own Gigahertz Computers in Warner Robins, GA and we are a full service Mac and mobile device repair shop. If you ever need anything at all let me know.
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well now i know someone local to hit up if i ever need help tearing down a phone.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKztg1ra4-0&feature=player_embedded#!

Is this damage worth $130 for a exchange?

Dropped it coming out of the car, the bottom chipped and its bothering me now. I do plan to get a case and it would probably cover up the damage.
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IT is wrth it m8, note 2 screen Cost arround 200
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If it were me and the choice was $130 or living with it, I would live with it.
I've been there and done that and have lived with it.
Having said that, I'm treating my Note II like a newborn baby until my screen protector and case get here tomorrow.

Dude just live with it for now. Get a case and forget it. That isn't a $130 nick.
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That might be covered up well with something like the sgp glas screen protector (once it's finally released)
Personally I wouldn't pay so much to repair such little damage.
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If you plan to resell the phone later then it may be worth the 130 to have it exchanged.
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Viper2005 said:
If you plan to resell the phone later then it may be worth the 130 to have it exchanged.
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Or, why not put on a reasonable case and knock off a quarter or half of $130 to make it seem like a bargain if and when you are selling?
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Samsung offers Samsung Galaxy S II, S III, Note, Note 2 or Note 10.1 display exhange for only around 70 US on 1 year with Samsung Mobile Premium Service. Depends on country, price might be different and just give Samsung Quick Support Center a call. They will exhange will u waiting, or give new same phone or newer if it takes longer to repair/change.
Go to Samsung website, look up Samsung service places in LA and give them a call.
Dont know if Samsung have it in US yet, but in Europe they have this service and no more worries having the screen cracked on 1 year.

Get a case for it and forget about it. Save your cash for your Note 3.
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People will buy it for 470 shipped and buy self a new one.
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I have t-mobile insurance. They will send me a new one for $130. I think I'll just get a case and forget about the damage.

As for me, this phablet is worth for every single penny..i would do anything to make sure its in perfect condition..i even buy new one if i need to..the pleasure when u spend time with this beast is matter most to me than my money..no meaning to have a lot of money if u cant enjoy it..no happiness..live feel boring n empty..i started to think this gadjet is actually my only hobby, as i spend most of my time more than others..even my family..lol..
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naimmkassim said:
As for me, this phablet is worth for every single penny..i would do anything to make sure its in perfect condition..i even buy new one if i need to..the pleasure when u spend time with this beast is matter most to me than my money..no meaning to have a lot of money if u cant enjoy it..no happiness..live feel boring n empty..i started to think this gadjet is actually my only hobby, as i spend most of my time more than others..even my family..lol..
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I think you need help
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audi09 said:
I have t-mobile insurance. They will send me a new one for $130. I think I'll just get a case and forget about the damage.
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Lol - Insurance, great thing, till you actually needs to use it!
I'd drop a line to samsung and see how much they'd charge - if it was too much, live with it - it'll get more

I know when u get ur hands on the new phone even a tiniest scratch bothers you. Its hard to live with it. But replacing a screen is jot justice with this new device. Sell it to somebody else who wants the device in less than the market price like around 80 $ less and get another one yourself. Win win for all. Even replacement wont give u the genuine fit and its a waste of a working screen.
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Here's what happened to my Nexus 4 after a 70cm drop

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And it didn't even land on the screen, but on the plastic chrome bezel around it..
130€ just the screen. F*ck this ****.

If you came here looking for sympathy, you are not going to get any.

It's glass. It breaks. Bummer.
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If you came here looking for sympathy, you are not going to get any.
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What about some empathy then?

I love your phone case!
Oh wait.
Oops
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Yeah I knew the case won't offer enough protection around the edges the second I saw it, but I liked it anyway.. That's Meifeng Hard Skin btw. I should've gotten a bumper.

And that my friends is why phone cases and screen protectors are out there for us to use!
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If I gained £1 for every thread like this, I'd be able to pay someone else to not care about your problem either.

0rigin said:
And it didn't even land on the screen, but on the plastic chrome bezel around it..
130€ just the screen. F*ck this ****.
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Wow dude, that sucks. Sorry about your phone man, Maybe try and get some other prices on a new screen. :crying:

ScumDroid said:
Wow dude, that sucks. Sorry about your phone man, Maybe try and get some other prices on a new screen. :crying:
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No the screen for this phone is expensive. Around $130 from China, plus tax and customs and we are in the neigbourhood of 130€ again, the same if I buy it directly from the LG importer for my country, plus I won't have to wait a month to arrive..

0rigin said:
No the screen for this phone is expensive. Around $130 from China, plus tax and customs and we are in the neigbourhood of 130€ again, the same if I buy it directly from the LG importer for my country, plus I won't have to wait a month to arrive..
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Grief

Damn, I have the same case.. Might change to the TPU!

Good thing it's not too expensive, eh?

I'm very sorry about your phone. I've had the same case and for some reason decided to change it to the cheap 2.90$ tpu case from eBay. Few days later my phone fell out of my hand about waist height on that same spot and not even a scratch. I'm with that tpu ever since
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Bohoo why post here? Your own daft fault sympathy or funds to fix it?
One thing you will be more careful next time pmsl
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Same thing with mine...except my glass is fine. Chrome bezel has a nick in it from a marble floor. Luckily my diztronic case that I was waiting for at the time covers it completely.
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snapper.fishes said:
If you came here looking for sympathy, you are not going to get any.
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A nokia wouldn't have broken in this way. A samsung wouldn't have broken in this way. An HTC wouldn't have broken in this way. A little sympathy wouldn't be amiss.

Just yesterday I dropped my phone 3 feet onto a concrete floor. It bounced at least 2 times. I have on a poetic bumper with no screen protector and not a scratch or mark on the phone at all.

fenstre said:
A nokia wouldn't have broken in this way. A samsung wouldn't have broken in this way. An HTC wouldn't have broken in this way. A little sympathy wouldn't be amiss.
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Nobody was forced to buy this phone

fenstre said:
A nokia wouldn't have broken in this way. A samsung wouldn't have broken in this way. An HTC wouldn't have broken in this way. A little sympathy wouldn't be amiss.
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They also Do Not make a phone like the Nexus 4 with the Edge to Edge glass...
an iPhone would have done this (a more sensible comparison in build)
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0rigin said:
And it didn't even land on the screen, but on the plastic chrome bezel around it..
130€ just the screen. F*ck this ****.
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What were you doing that the phone was only 2 feet from the ground? Are you that short?

In case of battery dead or problem, what are our options?

I always used phones with replaceable batteries in the past and recently s3. But now I found new love in htc one ans pre ordered one. However, I am curious to what my options are when batteries go wrong or dead on htc phones. I notice a lot of you used htc phones in the past. Other than having insurance what did you do?
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1. Get it replaced from HTC store.
2. Use a case like fuel charger for temporary period

Also like to know what's the battery replacement cost from HTC if I decided to use longer or for years, I know its too optimistic!

Doubt they could remove the battery. Perhaps they would replace the whole phone if it's still in warranty.
The phone is unibody so I don't know how they can take it apart without breaking the aluminum case.

Riyal said:
Doubt they could remove the battery. Perhaps they would replace the whole phone if it's still in warranty.
The phone is unibody so I don't know how they can take it apart without breaking the aluminum case.
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Obviously it comes apart if you have the right tools. If the body were designed so that you couldn't get the battery out then you also wouldn't be able to get it in either lol. Much like the one X you'll need to remove the screen and the rest will be accessible.
M.
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mattman83 said:
Obviously it comes apart if you have the right tools. If the body were designed so that you couldn't get the battery out then you also wouldn't be able to get it in either lol. Much like the one X you'll need to remove the screen and the rest will be accessible.
M.
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Yup, that's what I meant
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onlinejobwork said:
Also like to know what's the battery replacement cost from HTC if I decided to use longer or for years, I know its too optimistic!
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Should be between 50$ to 100$ (USD)

jkforce said:
I always used phones with replaceable batteries in the past and recently s3. But now I found new love in htc one ans pre ordered one. However, I am curious to what my options are when batteries go wrong or dead on htc phones. I notice a lot of you used htc phones in the past. Other than having insurance what did you do?
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Where were you able to pre-order yours from???
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Getting at the battery is easy ... I did it on my One-X ... It's right there behind that copper sheet on the middle slice ...
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all you need is a running VW Beetle engine and a good dose of clumsy stupidty ...

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Where were you able to pre-order yours from???
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I did at clove.co.uk although I live in the states.
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I think insurance replacement would be your best bet. I bought the Evo View 32gb tab when they had those deals going on about a year or so ago and the battery died on it and now its just collecting dust unfortunately..

For people who purchasing htc one from overseas, do you know if bestbuy will sell you insurance coverage for HTC one that is purchased overseas?
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I've had good luck with the durability of recent batteries, but a lot of it is how you use them. These days you aren't supposed to run the batteries completely dead on a regular basis, but many people, my girlfriend included are under the impression that is what you're supposed to do. She has a 3 year old Toshiba laptop and it's battery is shot, my 3 year old Lenovo is still holding about half of it's original capacity. She also has an Ipod that needs a new battery. I'm sure her Iphone 4s will end in the same fate if I can't change her ways, but it almost never makes it through the day on a charge and she doesn't like to plug it in until she gets home or it's completely dead (if before that).
The 2 oem batteries with my Nexus One are still at least 85% as good as new, my ~ 2 year old Desire Z still holds charge like new. My best friends 2 year old Desire has the original battery working almost as good as new and my ex had the same thing with her Desire. My phones all get 1-2 days of battery life in normal usage for me, except the HTC One S I had would last 2-3 days at least. My theory is that while more difficult to replace the battery once it is shot, with better capacity and less cycles used it should last longer than the others, meaning most of the One S will never need a battery replacement in their normal lifetime for most people. Hopefully the One X, One X+ and One will be the same.
That's my thoughts. Hope I'm right.

I think you already swap a device in time of battery dead
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I did at clove.co.uk although I live in the states.
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Wait, how do you know the UK version will work here in the states?
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coupetastic-droid said:
Wait, how do you know the UK version will work here in the states?
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I am in tmobile and the one at clove has the same radio spec as tmobile and that is how I know.
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I would think if something happened where it malfunctioned, your carrier would replace it, or worse case scenario you would have to pay the deductible price if you have insurance.
I would think your carrier or HTC would take care of you 1st before Insurance kicked in.

Honor 8 $300 @ Best Buy Black Friday!

I just picked up a white one for my wife as she liked my blue one so much.

Amazon is $260 after instant rebate. Same day shipping if you have prime.
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That is definitely a good deal!

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That is definitely a good deal!
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I got the same deal, but had to pay tax...I'm not sure they knew they lowered the 64gb model to that price, it's back up now
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Dayam! I feel like I got ripped.,

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Amazon is $260 after instant rebate. Same day shipping if you have prime.
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I ended up getting one for myself and the wife. I wanted the blue but it was 289, so I opted for the black and got the white one for my wife. Gotta love Amazon!

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I ended up getting one for myself and the wife. I wanted the blue but it was 289, so I opted for the black and got the white one for my wife. Gotta love Amazon!
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Same. Got the black too. I'm so cheap.
Actually I think the black will be better in the long run for cases and possibly skins. Not sure what color skin I do with that blue.

I got mine for $300 too, blue was the only option though. My best buy didn't carry the other colors, unless I wanted to order, which would have taken like 3 weeks to arrive.

for the price it is the best quality/price phone ever IMO

Notchr302 said:
Same. Got the black too. I'm so cheap.
Actually I think the black will be better in the long run for cases and possibly skins. Not sure what color skin I do with that blue.
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Let's talk about being cheap Lol. I cancelled my wife's phone, and then reordered it, because Amazon drop the price of the white one to $259.99 from $264.99 lol.. I took that extra $5 and bought some of those mirco usb to usb type c adapters so I wouldn't have to by all new cables.

BonezMontana said:
Let's talk about being cheap Lol. I cancelled my wife's phone, and then reordered it, because Amazon drop the price of the white one to $259.99 from $264.99 lol.. I took that extra $5 and bought some of those mirco usb to usb type c adapters so I wouldn't have to by all new cables.
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I'm the same way but I usually don't cancel I just call in and Amazon would reimburse me the difference
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Picked up black one for ,289$ on Amazon next day the blue was dropped down 289$ bummer .
By the way honor website was having the flash sale win 32gb Honor 8 for 1$ Next day was the white 64gb for 1$.
First 10 people who can fill out and submit the order form .Honor has a flash sale for other items daily as well for 1$ . Worth checking out .
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