Database Users

Scratches!!!

O wise people of xda.. help me.. i am getting scratches.. alotta scratches on my camera. What to do. The quality of images will go down the drain if this continues.. helo me
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

drdanishkhannew.540 said:
O wise people of xda.. help me.. i am getting scratches.. alotta scratches on my camera. What to do. The quality of images will go down the drain if this continues.. helo me
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Make a cover for it .
Locate the source of the scratches and stop .
Flash the no scratch rom .
jje

I have a cover.. bt still m gettin scratches on the lens cover...
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

drdanishkhannew.540 said:
O wise people of xda.. help me.. i am getting scratches.. alotta scratches on my camera. What to do. The quality of images will go down the drain if this continues.. helo me
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1. Buy a cover. This prevents lens making contact with anything you lay phone down on.
2. Never put mob in pocket with coins, keys or any other hard objects.
3. use your Common sense.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

Try to remove scratches with product used for cars, takes couple of hours though
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

JJEgan said:
Make a cover for it .
Locate the source of the scratches and stop .
Flash the no scratch rom .
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I flashed no scratch last week and although it hasn't removed the old scratches it definitely works in preventing new scratches in conjunction with learning to look after my phone

dezborders said:
1. Buy a cover. This prevents lens making contact with anything you lay phone down on.
2. Never put mob in pocket with coins, keys or any other hard objects.
3. use your Common sense.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1. I already have a cover
2. I dont have keys or coins in my pocket
3. Yeeeeaaah.. thanx..
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

Whats a noscratch flash???
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

just like my previous phone i use a valenta leather pouch (dont buy a cheap one they [email protected]#k ) to put my phone in ,it gives great protection .(camera and screen
if you want the phone stil a bit tighter in the pouch you can buy a alu backcover with samsung galaxy s3 written on the back( ebay england just a few pounds )

drdanishkhannew.540 said:
Whats a noscratch flash???
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 using XDA Premium

drdanishkhannew.540 said:
Whats a noscratch flash???
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its a rom you need to flash with mobile odin, it tries to remove scratches but only the light ones. You need to root first offcourse
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

jody2k said:
it tries to remove scratches but only the light ones
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
From recovery mode, correct?

done12many2 said:
From recovery mode, correct?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Jep
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

CuBz90 said:
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 using XDA Premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeaaah m a noob at all this stuff. Sorry
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

How can a software remove scratches from the back of my physical cover lens or reduce them ??
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

drdanishkhannew.540 said:
How can a software remove scratches from the back of my physical cover lens or reduce them ??
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There are several "wipe" functions, but I would research them extensively before using any. You might accidently remove scratches from your screen instead of your camera.
On a serious note. DO NOT MESS WITH RECOVERY.

jody2k said:
Its a rom you need to flash with mobile odin, it tries to remove scratches but only the light ones. You need to root first offcourse
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
One born every minute as they say.... Surely they don't think you are being serious!

done12many2 said:
There are several "wipe" functions, but I would research them extensively before using any. You might accidently remove scratches from your screen instead of your camera.
On a serious note. DO NOT MESS WITH RECOVERY.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Agree, I always backup my scratches before doing a full whipe
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

jody2k said:
Agree, I always backup my scratches before doing a full whipe
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They just get better...:laugh:

Cut a small piece off a screen protector the same size as the lens and stick it on.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

Removable back piece?

Does anyone have any idea where the top part of the back plate is removable? Seems a little weird as there isn't anything under it.
My only thoughts are that it could be a place to store the SIM if they bring out a 3G version, or its for some sort of official case which would clip into this

its for the case to attach on dude
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

skibadee said:
its for the case to attach on dude
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Heh - least my logic was spot on.
Shame there is no case though

Yeh I want one too
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

My headphone jack broke...

I always use my headphone jack but im very careful not to shove it in. All of a sudden the other day I tried to plug in my headphones and it wouldn't go all the way in! What happened? Can I still RMA my nexus or do i have to pay?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

I have found my jack to be a pretty tight fit. Are you sure you are using enough pressure to insert the plug all the way? It is fairly substantial as 3.5mm jacks go.

Solutions Etcetera said:
I have found my jack to be a pretty tight fit. Are you sure you are using enough pressure to insert the plug all the way? It is fairly substantial as 3.5mm jacks go.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I tried shoving it almost as hard as I possibly can to no avail so I think it may be broken D:
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

Scoutamis said:
I tried shoving it almost as hard as I possibly can to no avail so I think it may be broken D:
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was terrified mine would break. It's insane how much effort it takes to get that bad boy in there.
That's what she said...

estallings15 said:
I was terrified mine would break. It's insane how much effort it takes to get that bad boy in there.
That's what she said...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol well its either increasingly harder to put it in or it broke...because all of a sudden it just won't click
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

Scoutamis said:
Lol well its either increasingly harder to put it in or it broke...because all of a sudden it just won't click
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, an RMA is worth a try. The worst they can say is no. Call them.

estallings15 said:
Well, an RMA is worth a try. The worst they can say is no. Call them.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you have a number? I can't seem to find it and their RMA support email doesn't list the Nexus 4 as an option. Thanks
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

Look inside and see if there is anything in there?

Try their tech support. If they can't help you they can direct you to the right place.
855-836-3987

xdviper said:
Look inside and see if there is anything in there?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I looked, it looks empty
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

Scoutamis said:
I looked, it looks empty
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Any little pieces rattling around in there?

estallings15 said:
Any little pieces rattling around in there?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Besides the regular camera/accelerometer rattling there's nothing new
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

Scoutamis said:
Besides the regular camera/accelerometer rattling there's nothing new
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Am I the only person who has no rattle at all?

estallings15 said:
Am I the only person who has no rattle at all?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Probably lol
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

So I called Google and they're sending me a replacement
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

Scoutamis said:
So I called Google and they're sending me a replacement
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
See there.

Casing Change

How would I go about changing the casing on the back and front I know I have to change the back but Idk how to change the front without having to change the screen
Sent from my XT907 using xda app-developers app

ifrankie10 said:
How would I go about changing the casing on the back and front I know I have to change the back but Idk how to change the front without having to change the screen
Sent from my XT907 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't think you can change the front casing without the screen since it's one piece like you said. You might be able to sperate them with some prying but it probably won't seat very well when installed again and plus you'll have to buy a screen with the front casing because I really doubt anyone sells them sperate.
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2

No I found a website that sells it with the screen or just the front because I don't wanna spend 200$ just for casing but thank you
Sent from my XT907 using xda app-developers app

ifrankie10 said:
No I found a website that sells it with the screen or just the front because I don't wanna spend 200$ just for casing but thank you
Sent from my XT907 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Awesome man! I really thought they didn't sell them sperate, good luck with it
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2

Lol I'm only going to attempt it when my phone cracks even though the screen is $200!!!
Sent from my XT907 using xda app-developers app

Do replacement batteries damage the phone?

Can a cheap replacement battery cause any harm to my galaxy s4? I dont care if the battery is inferior and doesnt perform well because if it doesn't I'll just get rid of it but what I'm worried about is if it will continue to affect my phone after I stop using it...
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app

If it's a cheap replacement battery it can explode and destroy your phone

noideaforusername said:
If it's a cheap replacement battery it can explode and destroy your phone
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wow ok then...thanks for the info
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app

No, it won't. The battery will just deliver less power. The phone won't be damaged unless it is so bad it overheats or delivers extremely high voltages or something
Sent from my SGH-M919 using xda app-developers app

rockstarar said:
No, it won't. The battery will just deliver less power. The phone won't be damaged unless it is so bad it overheats or delivers extremely high voltages or something
Sent from my SGH-M919 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not once and not twice, cheap replacement batteries exploded and destroyed the phone.
To the OP, if you want to buy a replacement battery, look at the accessories section http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2165 and you'll see what battery you should buy :good:

noideaforusername said:
Not once and not twice, cheap replacement batteries exploded and destroyed the phone.
To the OP, if you want to buy a replacement battery, look at the accessories section http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2165 and you'll see what battery you should buy :good:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks I already ordered this one :-/ I know it is not the same quality as bigger brands but I jut took a chance... http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CU8DG7O/ref=ya_aw_oh_pii
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app

jboodram said:
Thanks I already ordered this one :-/ I know it is not the same quality as bigger brands but I jut took a chance... http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CU8DG7O/ref=ya_aw_oh_pii
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
AceSoft is fine :good:

noideaforusername said:
AceSoft is fine :good:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks again
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app