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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
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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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Cellular nationwide network website out of hong kong,

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#!

The Death of my Nexus One

It has been a really slow process, about 24h+ later my beloved Nexus One purchased in early February 2010 has finally come to an end. Picture speaks for itself.
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Try replacing the LCD. The rest of the phone is probably fine
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I broke my AMOLED screen while skiing. It is replaceable and a lot cheaper than buying a new phone. You can find new screens on ebay for $70-$80 usually. Make sure you find out whether you have an AMOLED or SLCD so you can get the right screen. Google can help you determine that.

bassmadrigal said:
I broke my AMOLED screen while skiing. It is replaceable and a lot cheaper than buying a new phone. You can find new screens on ebay for $70-$80 usually. Make sure you find out whether you have an AMOLED or SLCD so you can get the right screen. Google can help you determine that.
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I have an AMOLED screen but i dont wish it to replace. I'm looking for replacement between a Galaxy Nexus or a White Skyrocket for $200. My Nexus One still works. I still use it with the broken screen to call my boyfriend (I'm female), i just memorized how to get into the favorites contacts and call, hehe but just him. It's useless screen is now completely black and non existant.
I was charging it and it suddenly fall down into the floor, as usual. It was not a very hard hit per se, but must be the angle.

Must be slot of that going on my phone usually falls hard with no prob. Two days ago it fell like6 inches screen is now cracked
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mvtm said:
I have an AMOLED screen but i dont wish it to replace. I'm looking for replacement between a Galaxy Nexus or a White Skyrocket for $200. My Nexus One still works. I still use it with the broken screen to call my boyfriend (I'm female), i just memorized how to get into the favorites contacts and call, hehe but just him. It's useless screen is now completely black and non existant.
I was charging it and it suddenly fall down into the floor, as usual. It was not a very hard hit per se, but must be the angle.
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Zomg there is a girl on-the-job forums...
Aanyway.. replacing the screen is actually pretty easy. Took me about 20 minutes the first time. Now I can swap it out in under 10. (5th screen now)
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camalus said:
Aanyway.. replacing the screen is actually pretty easy. Took me about 20 minutes the first time. Now I can swap it out in under 10. (5th screen now)
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Stop breaking your screen!
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I got this about 2 days ago!!!
It was a gift, i paid 0 for it!!!
The only thing... is it does have the grainy screen when brightness is <40%.

Screen
Is it ICS 4.0?

Oh poor cellphone
You should pay more attention to it, especially with water, it kills many electronic devices. And you can still use it by changing a LCD

Try replacing the screen. Hope all other things are fine
Dont give up the NEXUS ONE

Well those screenshots are from a Galaxy Nexus . So its ICS and slightly redundant to ask her to save the N1 You, my friend, have a generous benefactor! You could keep the N1 in a glass cabinet in memoriam of the first Nexus device. Should have a lot of value a couple of decades later!

Bought mine when the nexus 1 was launched, almost made 2 years, until last night ended up cracking my screen, so I downgraded to the galaxy nexus
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sirgoob said:
Bought mine when the nexus 1 was launched, almost made 2 years, until last night ended up cracking my screen, so I downgraded to the galaxy nexus
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lol, downgraded to a Galaxy Nexus. Our N1s are already going to be historic in the Hall of Fame of phones. I'm going to pretend the G1 never existed .
Heck, she should send me the broken N1. I'll fix it up good as new. Luckily, I'm still using my N1 without any major issues. I'm due for an upgrade sometime next year. HTC Nexus 4 I hope?

If youre interested in selling your broken N1 I would be interested in purchasing it! PM me if so.

99 cent 3 pack Tech Armor Screen Protectors

if you've got amazon prime, you'll get free shipping for these. tech armor HD screen protectors..3 pack. usually 7 bucks, but use the promo code NOTEBIRD and they're only 99 cents! i just got myself 2 packs, since i already have a pack from ebay sitting around. deal ends 11/8 i believe
http://www.amazon.com/Tech-Armor-De...Armor+Galaxy+Note+4+HD+Clear+Screen+Protector

Thanks!!

WOW!! This has got to be the best deal ever.. THANKS!

Saw that on slickdeals and took advantage of that. Hopefully they are sized properly so we dont have to worry about the edges not sticking due to the slight rounding of the glass on the edges.

Did something change? It's not eligible for Amazon Prime anymore.
The promo code brings it down to $0.99 + tax and free 3-day shipping. Not a bad deal, thanks!

yeah i think they were selling out like crazy so they changed it up a bit...
my 3 packs shipped, should be here thurs!

I just ordered and got the 99 cent deal, but is say this item will be released on October 27th.

Anyone happen to know whether or not screen protectors affect the sensitivity of the S-Pen or screen in general?

Code expired.... Boo

So for a dollar I mean even if it was terrible you can't really complain. This was a deal!! As suspected the edges don't lay don't as you would like but because of the 2d glass I guess this is as good as it gets. Here's some pics for y'all to check out if you were looking into purchasing them.
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After some use the Spen doesn't seem to be affected at all. Maybe after a couple of days the edges will settle down and then this will be perfect.

to update mine, i love this screen protector. my edges aren't nearly as bubbled as yours, though. then again i took like 15 minutes just to get it on perfectly even lol. mine looks perfect and it's a real nice screen protector...glad i've got 9 of em! lol

jayochs said:
to update mine, i love this screen protector. my edges aren't nearly as bubbled as yours, though. then again i took like 15 minutes just to get it on perfectly even lol. mine looks perfect and it's a real nice screen protector...glad i've got 9 of em! lol
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I believe everything is going to turn out perfect. Half a day of use and its already settled down along the edges.

yeah mine are slightly bubbled.. but honestly I never ever notice it. I really like these! I'll buy again in the future.
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plus bc of the fact they do the cutout for the home button rather than wrapping around it... makes it so much easier to apply!
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jayochs said:
plus bc of the fact they do the cutout for the home button rather than wrapping around it... makes it so much easier to apply!
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Very happy i only paid 99 cents for this. It looks horrible IMO and makes the whole phone look like a toy (as do all the others)

are they glass H9 protectors or just like an invisishield?

J3ff said:
Very happy i only paid 99 cents for this. It looks horrible IMO and makes the whole phone look like a toy (as do all the others)
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lol what?
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Got mine installed today. I had to reset several times to get it aligned just right. Once that was done, I just had to squish out the bubbles and then lift to remove the remaining dust particles with scotch tape.
It is perfect now. Can't even tell it is there.
The key is to not to be afraid to lift and correct as many times as required to get it right.

Nexus 9 - Which color will you get?

And there goes the question I just can't find an answer to for now.
First of all: I own a white N5 (and its' cover will be replaced by a black one soon enough because the nexus logo is partly peeled off)
Now I'm torn whether I should go with the white or the sand Nexus 9...
As far as the pictures go, I prefer the white one for its' more metallic look on the alumunium frame whereas the sand-colored one is way darker there. Same applies to the nexus logo.
But the sandy back has kind of a premium look which (imho) very slightly surpasses the white one as far as that goes...
Then again there are no legit pictures of the sand version yet...I don't quite trust those rendered pics which can be found in the playstore and the white one looked good in those hands-on videos.
Any advices or opinions that could help me make the decision ?
EDIT: Oh and btw I will get the keyboard folio aswell
EDIT2: Probably this is in the wrong subforum, if that is the case, just move it, ty

First, I ordered the white one, but then Artem from AndroidPolice told me about his negative experiences with the white N7 and N5, so I decided to cancel the white one and ordered the black, even if I like the look of the white one a little bit more.
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Thx for your opinion
Could you elaborate a bit more what Artem told you about the white version?
I myself - as mentioned above - experienced some problems with the backcover as it changed its color at some spots (maybe my jeans?) and the logo is partly peeled off. Which is why I ordered a replacement backcover.

My choice has always been SAND, sadly I had to settle with white because I'm not willing to wait in lingering agony until they decide to have the Sand option available for shipping.

I ordered white. My galaxy tab pro LIVES in a folio case, which i figure will be the case with this one. Hopefully that will keep it primo for a good long while.
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I want sand, but who knows when that will be available, and I'm not keen on waiting since I'm still bumbling around on a 2012 N7.

I like the sand and plan on waiting to purchase so later release isn't a problem. My five other nexus devices have been 16 GB which has never been an issue so I'm not sure about needing 32gb. It occurred to me that I always keep my tablets in a case so what difference does it make to me what color it is. They're all black on the front.
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Initially I wanted the Sand version, I wrote to HTC here in Denmark, and they said that it might not be available here at all.
So then I ordered the White through HTC, but after a lot of writting back and forth they finally admitted that they were gonna ship the tablet a month later than Google Play.
So I canceled the order and ordered it from Google Play, which only had the black version.. So, guess I'm getting it in black
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I want sand. What's so special about that color that it is delayed?

lensgrabber said:
I want sand. What's so special about that color that it is delayed?
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I heard its for the LTE models only but im not sure

There is a wifi only 32gb sand. It says "coming soon." That's the one I want.

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thx for your opinion
could you elaborate a bit more what artem told you about the white version?
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Don't worry me I always keep my gadgets clean. Like to look after my gear.

Well yeah...I'm also curious in what way the material of the black and the brighter colors will differ...
Read an article some hours ago that was some kind of guide concerning the color question on the Nexus 5.
I'd say the safest one would be black but that's a bit too casual for my likings
And that keyboard folio should protect my tablet enough not to get dirty.
Right now I tend towards ordering a white one but those choices are killing me :crying:

I want to see how the Sand one looks like up front but it won't be available on launch, there's no time frame on it as well . So will be buying the White version. Black looks standard, doesn't have that fresh new appeal to it.

Well, I'm thinking that, if I really wanna get it in an other color, I should be able to buy a replacement back cover in eg. sand, and then I don't have to wait for sand to be released. Instead I can enjoy my Nexus 9 earlier and don't have to care about banging up the back cover
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So then I ordered the White through HTC, but after a lot of writting back and forth they finally admitted that they were gonna ship the tablet a month later than Google Play.
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Does this one month-delay you mention apply to HTC Denmark, or to HTC world-wide???? (I'm in the United States and ordered mine through the HTC US store, which is handled by an online merchant partner).

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Does this one month-delay you mention apply to HTC Denmark, or to HTC world-wide???? (I'm in the United States and ordered mine through the HTC US store, which is handled by an online merchant partner).
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I really don't know. Try writing to HTC in the US and get a clear answer from them.
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I just preordered the white 32gb version from amazon, should be getting it november 4th thanks to prime. black seems a little bit less premium/spectacular (IMHO!) and prone to fingerprints whereas sand is not available.
I think you can't go wrong with any color though, can't wait to get my hands on the device :victory:

I've gone with black as it hides a multitude of stains. I work on my car a lot and also like to cook which means I often have some sort of oil on my hands.

A word of warning for anyone clumsy. Get a case or get insurance!

Title above sums it up. In all my years of owning smartphones and being so careful, I have never once smashed a screen through dropping it. Until a few weeks ago. My poor baby fell on the bathroom floor and shattered to pieces. It was ruined.
After many hours of googling, I found that there seems to be NO repair companies in the UK who will replace the screen, and whilst the glass portion can be purchased for under £10 on ebay, its an absolute nightmare to fit.
So reluctantly I contacted Motorola for a repair. After about a week of emails I was told to send it off to Germany and they'll take a look and give me a quote. Fortunately I managed to convince them to cover the postage cost for me :victory: :victory:
So off he went to Germany (yeah, my phones a he!). After what seemed like a lovely holiday of about 10 days (combination of sending it right over the easter bank holiday, and apparently very un-stereotypical German inefficiency) I got my quote back.
OUCH! :crying::crying: €238,04 - Around £180
FOR A SCREEN. ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY POUNDS...
Now I know its my own stupidity, and I can't complain because I'm the dumb idiot who dropped it in the first place, and didn't have a case on it. BUT WOW THATS MORE THAN I WAS EXPECTING.
Which gave me the dilemma of pay it, or sell off my old friend with a smashed screen and buy something else / one without a smashed screen.
I'm reluctantly agreeing to pay it, but I have just ordered a case and tempered glass protector. £30 protecting your phone screen is well worth it! Especially with this phone!

i feel your pain , same here
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i try to change this glass with hot air station etc. but i broke LCD
ps. i drop phone from around 30cm on pavement and i win - 220usd

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i feel your pain , same here
i try to change this glass with hot air station etc. but i broke LCD
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I wish I had a photo of mine when I broke it, the whole panel literally just shattered. I looked at repair tutorials, having repaired an old ipod back in the day, but I didn't want to go anywhere near repairing this.

At least this screen is better than the 2013 version. I don't even know how my 2013 screen cracked. I noticed no cracks when I got in the shower, then it had a huge crack when I got out of the shower. It was on the bathroom counter playing music. My only guess is that the steam from the shower cracked the glass. In all my days, I had never seen anything like it. I had done the same with phones and tablets before and after, but have only seen the problem from the Moto X 2013.

I just dropped mine last week and it was the first time I ever cracked a screen. Moto told me it would be estimated at $125 to fix and sent me a replacement before I sent them the one I broke. They actually cancelled the charge!

Have you got house insurance, as with mine I it covers a certain amount of cash on items outside the home.

Okay, well after about 2 weeks, I have now received an email saying that it could not be repaired and that I will be sent a new one!
Should have an X code tomorrow and I will be able to design a whole new one! I'm willing to accept the delay for a free redesign, I had 2nd thoughts about the white front.

Wow good news!
How long had you had your phone?

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Wow good news!
How long had you had your phone?
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I've had it since November of last year, so about 5 months. Still no X-Code from them yet, and the wait is killing me. But Red and Black Moto X is what I'm going for this time

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I've had it since November of last year, so about 5 months. Still no X-Code from them yet, and the wait is killing me. But Red and Black Moto X is what I'm going for this time
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and, did you get a new phone? how much did they charge?
(just broke my display, just the display, not the outer glass)

godutch said:
and, did you get a new phone? how much did they charge?
(just broke my display, just the display, not the outer glass)
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Sorry yeah, I got the new one. Really love the colours! They did it for the cost of the repair. I don't think its common policy in the UK though, as customer service seemed unaware of the concept of an x code.

godutch said:
and, did you get a new phone? how much did they charge?
(just broke my display, just the display, not the outer glass)
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In the USA, I paid $125 and they sent me a refurb phone with my customizations and after receiving that "new" phone I sent back the broken one.
Fyi, my screen was pretty much destroyed (unusable).
Very good service (although I think they need that level of service when I have since cracked the replacement from a 16" fall out of my pocket).