Hi,
I've just taken delivery of my S4 and it seems to have a screen protector pre-installed. Is that normal ? The box was completely sealed etc.
The back has the plastic which you take off all new phones but the front looks like a normal screen protector.
dayloon said:
Hi,
I've just taken delivery of my S4 and it seems to have a screen protector pre-installed. Is that normal ? The box was completely sealed etc.
The back has the plastic which you take off all new phones but the front looks like a normal screen protector.
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When you bought a new phone it should look like this and this when you open it , Im not sure what's goin on but maybe you should ask them that ? Or i might be wrong?
Repulsa said:
When you bought a new phone it should look like this and this when you open it , Im not sure what's goin on but maybe you should ask them that ? Or i might be wrong?
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Everythings the same apart from the front of the phone. It doesn't have a film on it showing all the phones features, it just has a clear screen protector on it
dayloon said:
Everythings the same apart from the front of the phone. It doesn't have a film on it showing all the phones features, it just has a clear screen protector on it
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Is it a clon?
Joku1981 said:
Is it a clon?
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No. It's a i9505 (EU edition as i'm in the UK). Purchased via a network contract so won't be a clone.
It's not a big deal, i was just surprised to see it, thats all.
dayloon said:
Hi,
I've just taken delivery of my S4 and it seems to have a screen protector pre-installed. Is that normal ? The box was completely sealed etc.
The back has the plastic which you take off all new phones but the front looks like a normal screen protector.
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I've just received my S4 bought in Spain. It's imported from Austria (CSC: ATO) and it's exactly in the state you descibe. Everything sealed, all plastics on the phone (including camera and frame strips). Free screen protector perfectly applied instead of regular plastic with logos. It's certainly strange but I consider it a GREAT bonus.
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Okay so I ordered a back aluminium case on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220167294721
This case has exceeded my expectations. Only though....the LCD portion of the case is protected by a plastic cover where as.... I was expecting just a knockout like all the other parts of the aluminium. I still don't know, if this is a plus or not, because while it does protect the screen, I was hoping to at least use the touch screen while its in the case, but at least I know its fully protected. Another feature which made me just love this case even more was the fact that the belt clip could be screwed with the phone being inside, many other cases either have a fixed belt clip (clumbersom) or if you want to use the belt clip you have to screw on a disc, and prep it. With this case you can screw the disc in 2 seconds and do not need a screwdriver or any other tools, it's truly quick fit, screw on, screw off.
One note: the finish I ordered is BLACK which can be seen from the pictures, it also comes in Silver, now it has some sort or tactile finish to it, kind of that powder coated, scratch resistant feel. I don't think the Silver version will be like this, I am sure you will see the natural brushed grains of Aluminium. I still don't know if I should have hosen the Silver. I hate scratches and i figured Black doesnt show scratches and I like Black, although I do love Natural Aluminium too, but I was afraid of scratches and if it appeared cheep, luckily though I am giving one of these cases as a gift so I am going to order the Silver one and choose which one I like better and give the least as the gift.
In any case the powder scratch resistant coating on the Black version is awesome and If after a week I feel the plastic cover that protects the LCD prooves to be of a bother I think I will have to knock it out.
In the pictures you will NOT notice that there is a Plastic cover... I know I have said this numerous times, you may thank me alter on for warning you.
Another thing that impressed me was the box the case arrived in, and the cotton wrap the case was wrapped in... exactly how my Louis Vuitton wallet shipped, very impressed, they really paid attension to the details down to the box.
Join the crow here at the last few pages on the "pDair" wagon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=338676
I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too
UnicornKaz said:
Join the crow here at the last few pages on the "pDair" wagon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=338676
I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too
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That blue part on the camera is just a protective film that is sometimes put on the silver panels to protect them from scratching. It is kind of like a sticker (but not quite so sticky), and it can be easily removed.
How heavy is it compared to the original one?
Regards,
Carty..
looks pretty good.. but does it make the power button harder to push than it already is?
njbridges said:
That blue part on the camera is just a protective film that is sometimes put on the silver panels to protect them from scratching. It is kind of like a sticker (but not quite so sticky), and it can be easily removed.
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well that answer one thing ... but...
if you look at the back of that device ... it's silver or lighter colours exposed where the opening of the back are ( 4 shorts & 1 long lines ) ...etc
that made me thought of other variations of the device. Since I owned a black TyTN II, that's all I know to go by ... is it's completely black at the back ... not like the pic.
DVS_WiNdz said:
looks pretty good.. but does it make the power button harder to push than it already is?
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it's actually easier since the new opening works like a guide now
can't miss it now !! lol
njbridges said:
That blue part on the camera is just a protective film that is sometimes put on the silver panels to protect them from scratching. It is kind of like a sticker (but not quite so sticky), and it can be easily removed.
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lol
upon closer look of the 4th pic ( D-Pad & buttons )... I now realized that it's NOT a TyTN II after all
That is odd, its not blu its the same color as everyone elses, I have the T-Mobile version which is not black, its gunmetal but the camera plate, is the same color as your, somehow the flash caused a blue tint.
UnicornKaz said:
Join the crow here at the last few pages on the "pDair" wagon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=338676
I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too
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DVS_WiNdz said:
looks pretty good.. but does it make the power button harder to push than it already is?
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Not really, but I prefer the Hermes (TYTYN) switches to the Kaiser anyday, I also miss the loss of that extra button next to the Power button.
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it's actually easier since the new opening works like a guide now
can't miss it now !! lol
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that is so funny man, I always used to miss it too feeling around, especially when it was in my car holder, I am so used to the Hermes (TYTN) that I am feeling around for a second before I find it.
BTW did anyone else have the problem of the sliding? If you owned a TYTN then you will knwo what I am talking about, the slide is in the opposite direction, it takes tiem to get used to.
hey does the front plastic shield bother you? Do you fidn youself forgeting tis there atempting to touch the screen lol
UnicornKaz said:
Join the crow here at the last few pages on the "pDair" wagon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=338676
I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too
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btw i do appologize for the new thread i didnt see the PDAIR listed on the other title.
UnicornKaz said:
Join the crow here at the last few pages on the "pDair" wagon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=338676
I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too
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Guys I'm looking for a good screen protector for my new Magic...don't want to open it without adding one. Any suggestions? I guess you guys must have bought a few good ones...Kindly help out..
maneck35 said:
Guys I'm looking for a good screen protector for my new Magic...don't want to open it without adding one. Any suggestions? I guess you guys must have bought a few good ones...Kindly help out..
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find a protector for the iphone, cut it a little with a scissor and it sould be it
I have a Brando Ultraclear in the mail. I have used those for all my devices since the S/E K750i. Their fit is not always 100% but they do the job well
http://brando.com.hk/bw-ultraclear-pda-s-p-htc-magic-_p03408c1060d039.html
cagra said:
I have a Brando Ultraclear in the mail. I have used those for all my devices since the S/E K750i. Their fit is not always 100% but they do the job well
http://brando.com.hk/bw-ultraclear-pda-s-p-htc-magic-_p03408c1060d039.html
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well, the screen is different than normal touch phones.. uses the same mechanism as the iphone were it registeres the electricity in your finger's instead of the actual pressure.. thats why it needs to be some kind of speciel protector.. so my guess is that one that works on the iphone would work on the magic
I got this from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0028E7HMU/ref=ox_ya_oh_product
and its REALLY great: perfect fit, bubble free, absolutely transparent
I like the Invisible Shield full body skin. Unfortunately they haven't made on for the Magic yet, BUT they have made it for the G1 and you can either get the full body or just the screen. Now I am assuming the screen on the G1 and the Magic are the same so if you just want the screen protection, go for that one.
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/t-mobile-g1-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
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ostendk said:
well, the screen is different than normal touch phones.. uses the same mechanism as the iphone were it registeres the electricity in your finger's instead of the actual pressure.. thats why it needs to be some kind of speciel protector.. so my guess is that one that works on the iphone would work on the magic
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they also use that one for iPhones, so I assume it works
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Thanks. Ordered mine, it's backordered. Anyone who orders you can use the coupon code PROTECT20 to get 20% off.
Awesome, thanks for the promocode.
excellent. thank you for the promo code.
TheStrider said:
Thanks. Ordered mine, it's backordered. Anyone who orders you can use the coupon code PROTECT20 to get 20% off.
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thanks but... Doh! Too late for me
ive installed invisbile skin on ipod touch before and are there like places where water can get in when applying the skin onto the magic?
I must say that the InvisibleShield is rather a sh*t product. I bought the full body kit and was not happy at all. It was not cut properly and what even worse looked cheap on my phone. I removed all of the parts but screen and back panel. After 2 weeks the back panel went yellow and all the edges lost the glue making it fold outside. What even worse is that on the description it says that all the micro bubles will disappear in time. Well they do not. Oh one more thing, while mounting it on your phone you will have to wet it all with some kind spray they provide and leave it for like 24h to let it dry. DUDE THAT IS THE WORST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME.
got mine from ebay user dcmugen. i got the matte finish one and it of the same quality as all other screen protectors. the matte one has this grainy look to it though but all of them have that as well so no deal breaker there.
http://www.dcmugen.com/
you can check the various different screen protectors there. plus he has videos of what they all look like. has privacy glass, mirror finish, matte finish, regular gloss and whatever else there.
My t-mo phone came with one, I would imagine that they sell them in the stores as well?
ya i didnt like the one that came with the mytouch. way too greasy and fingerprint magnet. aftermarket ones are much better imo
I tried a screen protector I got off eBay, there are heaps of Chinese dudes selling them for a few bucks plus postage.
I didn't like it, it made the touch screen less responsive and imprecise. I ended up taking it off.
Good day All
as shown in the subject, I had dropped my hd2 and the camera glass has been broken.. can anyone tell me where I can find replacement camera glass ?
mind you that we dont have htc dealer in our country (Kuwait) therefore, I have to order it online
AbdullahT said:
Good day All
as shown in the subject, I had dropped my hd2 and the camera glass has been broken.. can anyone tell me where I can find replacement camera glass ?
mind you that we dont have htc dealer in our country (Kuwait) therefore, I have to order it online
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im sure ebay have them
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ORIGINAL-HTC-HD2-T8585-PLASTIC-CAMERA-CAM-LENS-COVER-/330423159671
Bingo, I Googled it. You can probably find it cheaper.
Kalavere said:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ORIGINAL-HTC-HD2-T8585-PLASTIC-CAMERA-CAM-LENS-COVER-/330423159671
Bingo, I Googled it. You can probably find it cheaper.
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i dont think thats what he's after, thats just a plastic cover for the glass, abdullah wanst the actual glass.
djchubbs said:
i dont think thats what he's after, thats just a plastic cover for the glass, abdullah wanst the actual glass.
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It says it's a 'replacement lens'. As far as I am aware there is only one cover/lens, be it glass or plastic.
Kalavere said:
It says it's a 'replacement lens'. As far as I am aware there is only one cover/lens, be it glass or plastic.
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read it again, thats a replacement lense COVER.
meaning, it covers the lens. Have a look at your HD2 and tell me thats what you camera looks like, its not even transparent.
ive had a look, and it looks like the only ways of doing it are the following.
1, send to HTC to get repaired
2, do a bodge job and make one yourself
3, have a look on ebay for exdisplay/dummy phones and buy it, user the lense from that.
djchubbs said:
read it again, thats a replacement lense COVER.
meaning, it covers the lens. Have a look at your HD2 and tell me thats what you camera looks like, its not even transparent.
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It looks exactly like mine. There is the camera housing, the elevated metal cover that protects the lens and the glass that sits on top of it. That cover on eBay is a replacement for a smashed/cracked lens cover, which is exactly the same as mine. Unless I am being unbelievably stupid, I am pretty sure he just means that. A picture would be nice.
I broke mine, too a while ago and sent it to HTC Germany's service partner for repair. Cost me over 60 Euros plus my initial shipping costs to get it done. Just to give you a hint of what an official repair might cost you.
I guess you could contact HTC in a different country than yours and ask them if you can send your HD2 for repair there. Should be no problem scince you have to pay for the repair anyway and won't cost them anything.
thanks guys for your replies, I will put a picture of my HD2 at the end of the day so that everyone knows what is exactly the problem
Somebody else?
My wife droped mine HD2 too... so... I was wondering if I can just replace the glass with this plastic replacement....
I will buy it on my pay day thursday and let you know!
Any news on this? I broke my camera glass, too
Hey guys,
Ive ordered mine, should be here in the next week.
Will report back
I broke mine too
No idea how I did it. It was in my pocket on a flight from Kansas City to New Orleans. First time I got it out to take a picture I noticed it.
Really would like to know what my options are.
has anyone found a fix? I have same prob. If there is a replacement, how do you fix it?
Hey Guys,
Mine arrived today, did not look like much (came in an envelope) but i fit it in quite easily and it looks great!
All you need to do to install is click it in place.
AbdullahT said:
Good day All
as shown in the subject, I had dropped my hd2 and the camera glass has been broken.. can anyone tell me where I can find replacement camera glass ?
mind you that we dont have htc dealer in our country (Kuwait) therefore, I have to order it online
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i bought one of the ebay replacement lens covers and a dummy phone as insurance. both of these covers appeared to be made of plastic whereas i'm pretty sure the original is optical glass. since this cover is going to have a direct impact on the quality of your pics, you will want it to be as clear as possible and since it will inevitably be wiped off countless times, scratch-proof. for these reasons, i came to the conclusion that it might be better to source a glass cover from another phone (not neccessarily an hd2) or get a legit htc replacement.
Spoofy said:
Hey Guys,
Mine arrived today, did not look like much (came in an envelope) but i fit it in quite easily and it looks great!
All you need to do to install is click it in place.
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Which seller did you buy it from?
EvilBetty said:
I broke mine too
No idea how I did it. It was in my pocket on a flight from Kansas City to New Orleans. First time I got it out to take a picture I noticed it.
Really would like to know what my options are.
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kaneda68 said:
has anyone found a fix? I have same prob. If there is a replacement, how do you fix it?
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theabsurdman said:
i bought one of the ebay replacement lens covers and a dummy phone as insurance. both of these covers appeared to be made of plastic whereas i'm pretty sure the original is optical glass. since this cover is going to have a direct impact on the quality of your pics, you will want it to be as clear as possible and since it will inevitably be wiped off countless times, scratch-proof. for these reasons, i came to the conclusion that it might be better to source a glass cover from another phone (not neccessarily an hd2) or get a legit htc replacement.
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Hey i bought the replacement off ebay, I'm fairly sure it's glass. I find it has not affected camera quality when the images are viewed on PC, It seems its made of good quality.
EvilBetty said:
Which seller did you buy it from?
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Gsm4world was who i purchased it off.
The reason I am asking is because I want to buy this screen protector for my 7.7 and it says its for the Verizon model only, but my 6810 looks exactly like the one that they have in the picture. So is there any difference in the screens that would prevent that screen protector from working? I just installed on my Gtab 2 7.0 and absolutely love it.
Gam3r 4 Life said:
The reason I am asking is because I want to buy this screen protector for my 7.7 and it says its for the Verizon model only, but my 6810 looks exactly like the one that they have in the picture. So is there any difference in the screens that would prevent that screen protector from working? I just installed on my Gtab 2 7.0 and absolutely love it.
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The only issue I could see is that the P6810, like with the P6800, also has the earpiece/speaker at the top of the unit (afaik). The Verizon model does not. So where with a screen protector designed for the P6800/6810 you'd have a cut-out for that earpiece, the Verizon screen protector won't have any cut outs at all, and would hence cover up that earpiece. Looks like the seller got the picture wrong.
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The only issue I could see is that the P6810, like with the P6800, also has the earpiece/speaker at the top of the unit (afaik). The Verizon model does not. So where with a screen protector designed for the P6800/6810 you'd have a cut-out for that earpiece, the Verizon screen protector won't have any cut outs at all, and would hence cover up that earpiece. Looks like the seller got the picture wrong.
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Yea I noticed that too and contacted them. I like the Ringbo so much I might just buy it anyway and cut a small U shaped piece out for the earpiece.
Gam3r 4 Life said:
I might just buy it anyway and cut a small U shaped piece out for the earpiece.
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That was going to be my next suggestion
hello, im new here, sry my english isnt good.
Today I went to buy the s4 but in the 3 stores I went, none came with the plastic screen that says Super amolet nfc etc. It came a normal transparent screen protector. they say that the printed plastic screen that says samguns not come anymore. is true or false?
I am in doubt because they are Chinese
and do not want to buy something that is not new
Isaac K said:
hello, im new here, sry my english isnt good.
Today I went to buy the s4 but in the 3 stores I went, none came with the plastic screen that says Super amolet nfc etc. It came a normal transparent screen protector. they say that the printed plastic screen that says samguns not come anymore. is true or false?
I am in doubt because they are Chinese
and do not want to buy something that is not new
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Well I would not even buy if the box is not factory-plastic-wrapped
Not sure if the same applies to the newer S4's that are shipping, but when I went to get my S5 (second hand, but never opened) it came with a clear screen protector style cover over the screen. The box had never been opened and it was 100% genuine.
Maybe Samsung are cutting back on things, or they realise that using a pre-fitted, temporary screen protector is better?
Zoddex said:
Well I would not even buy if the box is not factory-plastic-wrapped
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Thanks for your reply, when you say that i should expect plastic wrap, do you mean on the exterior of the box, or inside the box. All the phones that i have bought here in Panama are never with plastic wrap around the box. With regards to the plastic on the screen, would you say that the newer phones might be bringing the plastic clear so they serve as temporary screen protector. Would ordering stateside be better and if so do you recommend a reputable dealer.
thanks
Isaac K said:
Thanks for your reply, when you say that i should expect plastic wrap, do you mean on the exterior of the box, or inside the box. All the phones that i have bought here in Panama are never with plastic wrap around the box. With regards to the plastic on the screen, would you say that the newer phones might be bringing the plastic clear so they serve as temporary screen protector. Would ordering stateside be better and if so do you recommend a reputable dealer.
thanks
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That's odd, I live in Costa Rica. Some stores sell without the plastic wrap around the box. But I never buy like that cuz I cannot guarantee that the device has never been used. I always buy my devices with plastic wrap around the box. I highly recommend you to do the same. Otherwise you never now if it has been damaged in any way.
I recently bought samsung galaxy s4 i9500. The device came with transparent sceen guard and it was sealed packed too. The. Ox says that it was manufactured in March 2014. I Guess now they are shipping the transparent screen protected devices.
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