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[MOD] Hardware modding, [Grey Chrome]

I read some where before that you can brush the chrome on the Galaxy S to reveal black plastic underneath it, has anyone tried this? I would love a Galaxy S with a full black front.
Any thoughts?

I heard it looks quite bad when you brush the chrome off, im sure I saw it on a utube video but if u can find any decent pics/videos of it then it might be worth a try, im sure it would look nice if it was just black

I did it. The plastic under the chrome is not black, it's grey.
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To get it to look like this, after sanding off the chrome with fine sandpaper, I then rubbed oil into the bare plastic to give it a shine.

davanw said:
I did it. The plastic under the chrome is not black, it's grey.
To get it to look like this, after sanding off the chrome with fine sandpaper, I then rubbed oil into the bare plastic to give it a shine.
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That looks amazing, if you have the time would you mind taking some other photo's of it? Maybe closer to the bezel ?
Regards

Hi,
i am also interested in casemodding. Isnt it possible just to replace the chromeframe?
Id like to take these ceramic frame and bettery cover from the sgs white edition. Is that may possible?
Greetz
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i feel sorry for ur phone

ANTiSTAR86 said:
Hi,
i am also interested in casemodding. Isnt it possible just to replace the chromeframe?
Id like to take these ceramic frame and bettery cover from the sgs white edition. Is that may possible?
Greetz
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U can buy seperate bezels on ebay
Eg: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Samsung-Galax...s=63&clkid=8314748327216415236#ht_3561wt_1119
though not sure how hard it would be to replace

davanw said:
I did it. The plastic under the chrome is not black, it's grey.
To get it to look like this, after sanding off the chrome with fine sandpaper, I then rubbed oil into the bare plastic to give it a shine.
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wow, looks really cool!
+1 for more photos
did you remove the frame to sand off the chrome or is it possible to do it without disassembling?

Here are a couple new photos. Took me some time to find another camera.

nice photos man, got a galaxy to but tell me please whats the difference ... cant see anything !

What home app u using there for ur home screen if you dont mind me asking davenw
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rudeboy150 said:
What home app u using there for ur home screen if you dont mind me asking davenw
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It's just launcher pro, the free version.

O really well i like the icons im guessing the side icons is just shortcuts
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davanw said:
Here are a couple new photos. Took me some time to find another camera.
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Thanks
filling up message

Anyone was trying to get off paint on back cover? It's painted from inside.

saphirrot said:
nice photos man, got a galaxy to but tell me please whats the difference ... cant see anything !
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Look at your galaxy, then look at his, if you still can't see the difference, go see an optometrist.

which icons are those?

kantbstopped519 said:
which icons are those?
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Yeah, how do you get these icons?

kantbstopped519 said:
which icons are those?
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xavdeman said:
Yeah, how do you get these icons?
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Those kinda icons can be found with the LauncherPro icons app.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.droidicon.launcherproicons&feature=search_result

http://launcherpro.droidicon.com/icons
These icons seem similar to the ones on the pictures.

Change Your Name Or Add Slogan To Lockscreen! (Photo)

Did y'all know this? Settings/Lockscreen/Owner Info
here's mine : )
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Impressive.:good:

Nice find, here is mine
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MISSDIVA said:
Nice find, here is mine
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Can u check ur inbox? Sent u a question : ) thanx!

How did you get the "hearts"?
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DanDroidian said:
How did you get the "hearts"?
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Check out the stock samsung keyboard, press "sym" and then press "1/2" button to get various signs like hearts, circles and stars.

How do you guys do this?

YoungAceAtlanta said:
How do you guys do this?
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Written in the first post man.
sent from: The New S-Pen

nice find, good job!

Really nice find. I can't believe I missed that even though I've gone through the settings menu a lot of time. Thanks for the tip.

MohJee said:
Really nice find. I can't believe I missed that even though I've gone through the settings menu a lot of time. Thanks for the tip.
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i KNOW, it is awesome... when i first saw that i was like...oooh, oooh...lol Also, it seems you can type A LOT and it becomes a "scolling marquee"... too cool... : )

Amazed at what people can miss. Not to be a peni$ here, but this feature has been there since HoneyComb on my other tablets.
This is my first Android phone, so I cannot say if phones had it prior to ICS. I don't even know if other ICS phones support that, but this being a tablet and I can attest that this feature is not new and has been there since HC on old tablets.
What would be a neat feature is:
1. Add an icon to swipe. Just like on iPhones. I learnt how to modify those swipers that I made my own: with my girlfriend's pic, my pic, my motorcycle, my car, my ***, etc, etc.
2. Gesture unlock just like in Win8. Doodle on a picture to unlock the device. This looks like fun.
Ron

ron2k_1 said:
......but this feature has been there since HoneyComb on my other tablets. .....but this being a tablet and I can attest that this feature is not new and has been there since HC on old tablet.....
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Didn't really post my "find" to brag on it or to try and determine, "how long its been around"....
Just wanted to share it with those who might not know about it, it makes the Note EVEN more enjoyable when u turn it on and see ur own lil personalization smilin' back @ ya!

I've had this for ages on my Jellybeaned DHD. Best bit is it is backed up and restored with Google backup.
I have my email address and a plea to return if found. As futile as it might be.
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Ha! My favorite!
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@ anonymous572: lol. I really like it. I may copy your idea .
Thank goodness Mods don't have the time to view pics...

sohebq said:
Written in the first post man.
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Ha....
Anywho thanks op can't wait to get my note 2 to do this
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mikdugal1 said:
Ha....
Anywho thanks op can't wait to get my note 2 to do this
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Or, the "ladylike" version: lol

Want signature banners?

Hi guys, I've decided to stop making banners because life's getting busy. Might change in the future though. Sorry
Hey folks
If anyone wants me to create a banner for your rom or or mod to put in your signature or posts, feel free to ask me by posting below I made a couple so far
I have to know what kind of size you would like otherwise it'll probably be the same size as the smallest ones below
Press thanks and give credits if i've made something for you :highfive:
There will be a small watermark of "Banner by Jman2131" hidden somewhere in the banner unless credit is suitably given
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Hi.
Nice banners.
But how does one apply banners to signatures?I had been meaning to ask this question countless times before.
Hope the content of my question is within the boundaries of this thread and not off topic.
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Hey mate see your pm please
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sandroidnz01 said:
Hi.
Nice banners.
But how does one apply banners to signatures?I had been meaning to ask this question countless times before.
Hope the content of my question is within the boundaries of this thread and not off topic.
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Just ask in the thread
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nikufellow said:
Hey mate see your pm please
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^ marvellous just what I wanted ! Thanks for sparing time repped
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Hey man, can you make two banners? One for "Sense Revolution", and the other one for "MaartenXDA"? Thnx
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MaartenXDA said:
Hey man, can you make two banners? One for "Sense Revolution", and the other one for "MaartenXDA"? Thnx
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can you gimme a link for sense revolution, preferred size of banners, and any sort of idea for what you want it to look like?

[ROM]|01/12/12|Sense.Revolution.R2|Sense 4.1 Lite| - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023412
[ROM]|01/12/12|Sense.Revolution.R2|Sense 4.1 Lite|
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Ehm kindof nice neonish letters, sense revo with a Desire X in the background.
Size: banner style, stretched over the whole signature

MaartenXDA said:
[ROM]|01/12/12|Sense.Revolution.R2|Sense 4.1 Lite| - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023412
[ROM]|01/12/12|Sense.Revolution.R2|Sense 4.1 Lite|
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Ehm kindof nice neonish letters, sense revo with a Desire X in the background.
Size: banner style, stretched over the whole signature
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nnkay. when you say desire x, do you mean the actual phone or just the words?

The phone but not totally stretched out, just the phone in the left/right corner
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Jman does make very good banners guys. Just my experience Really nice of you to be doing this for the community

MaartenXDA said:
The phone but not totally stretched out, just the phone in the left/right corner
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here it is Had to make the banner in a way so everything kind of works together hope you like it

o.o AWESOME!!! Nice work man! And maybe one with MaartenXDA?
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MaartenXDA said:
o.o AWESOME!!! Nice work man! And maybe one with MaartenXDA?
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sure. what do you want it to kind of look like? and same size as sense revolution or smaller?

jman2131 said:
sure. what do you want it to kind of look like? and same size as sense revolution or smaller?
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Already hit that thanks button
Yeah same size, maybe even same kind of text, not sure though.
Just do what you think looks nice

MaartenXDA said:
Already hit that thanks button
Yeah same size, maybe even same kind of text, not sure though.
Just do what you think looks nice
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your favourite colour?

jman2131 said:
your favourite colour?
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Erhm, dunno really, blackish with blue I guess

MaartenXDA said:
Erhm, dunno really, blackish with blue I guess
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here it is
Hope it's alright couldn't really think of much to work with :silly:

Again, awesome! Thnx
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Xperia Play Interchangeable Back Covers: DIY EPICNESS

I hate stock. I hate being restricted and as exactly the same as everyone else. That's why I chose Android. And the Xperia PLAY. Recently, I purchased an awesome clear case that I adore. Its much more durable than most that I've tried. also the longest lasting. A few days ago, It occurred to me that the back battery cover was fading and looked like crap. That's when I created my very own interchangeable back covers. Prepare to be amazed.
LARGE IMAGES LARGE IMAGES SORRY CONTROL - I'M SORRY
(sorry I was trigger happy )
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A very smart idea, it reminds me of when I had guitar hero for ds. A few questions though what material are they made out of and also what software did you use to make them?

Is there no way to clean up the cutout for the camera?

I've been meaning to print a decal of the PS logo (in full colour-PSone style!) and apply it to the battery cover for so long! Yours looks fantastic! Where did you get the transparent cover from?
This reminds me of the Nokia 3200 and the cover stencil maker it was issued with. I had immense fun designing covers!

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A very smart idea, it reminds me of when I had guitar hero for ds. A few questions though what material are they made out of and also what software did you use to make them?
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Made out of plain old paper. Used a xperia play template i found on the net, and photoshop. If you want the image with template, i uploaded it np

JAY48 said:
I've been meaning to print a decal of the PS logo (in full colour-PSone style!) and apply it to the battery cover for so long! Yours looks fantastic! Where did you get the transparent cover from?
This reminds me of the Nokia 3200 and the cover stencil maker it was issued with. I had immense fun designing covers!
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Link to case: http://www.ebay.com/itm/for-Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-Play-Mixed-Soft-Silicon-Hard-Crystal-Cover-Case-BQCC743-/181272902401?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item2a34b4fb01

Visa Declined said:
Is there no way to clean up the cutout for the camera?
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Not that i know off. I used a Stanley knife.

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Link to case: http://www.ebay.com/itm/for-Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-Play-Mixed-Soft-Silicon-Hard-Crystal-Cover-Case-BQCC743-/181272902401?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item2a34b4fb01
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Thank you! I've got a cheapie black snap-on cover on at the moment so I might just order one of these!

JAY48 said:
Thank you! I've got a cheapie black snap-on cover on at the moment so I might just order one of these!
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I tried that one too. Its crap. The case I'm using now is awesome, except the front was very flimsy and broke after the first week
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I've been doing this as well, but I can't seem to find a template for it, I made my own rough one. Can you link me to one please?

mocool05 said:
If you want the image with template, i uploaded it np
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Please do, please do, please do, ooooohh please do!

narflynn619 said:
Please do, please do, please do, ooooohh please do!
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Here you go : https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B5J1Nc7uizsEMWo0MzRVSUFpbUE&usp=sharing

Thanks much @mocool05!

Cool, I hope this becomes a feature with the xperia play 2.

mocool05 said:
Here you go : https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B5J1Nc7uizsEMWo0MzRVSUFpbUE&usp=sharing
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Can you please reupload it ? It says empty folder for me

ChunkFlip said:
Can you please reupload it ? It says empty folder for me
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Oh, sorry, must be my mistake
Here you go:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B5J1Nc7uizsEMWo0MzRVSUFpbUE&usp=drive_web

thanks

lets see those pics of the beautiful s8+ of yours.

lets see those pics of the beautiful s8+ of yours.
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Mine looks the same.

Um, aren't they all exactly the same? Not sure I understand the point of posting pictures of the same device.

sanjsrik said:
Um, aren't they all exactly the same? Not sure I understand the point of posting pictures of the same device.
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Look at my second pic does it look like yours buddy well
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deano121 said:
Look at my second pic does it look like yours buddy well
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Actually, no, mine looks much better. Much, much better.

sanjsrik said:
Actually, no, mine looks much better. Much, much better.
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then get that pic up whats wrong

deano121 said:
then get that pic up whats wrong
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Lord, I'm not being serious. It looks like a freaking phone. It IS a freaking phone.
Move on.

sanjsrik said:
Lord, I'm not being serious. It looks like a freaking phone. It IS a freaking phone.
Move on.
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What's wrong with you. His talking about showing off the phones taking a picture of the phone in different angles and lighting e.g having the phone standing on a bench while there is a backdrop of a city etc......
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lets see those pics of the beautiful s8+ of yours.


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What stand do you have?

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What's wrong with you. His talking about showing off the phones taking a picture of the phone in different angles and lighting e.g having the phone standing on a bench while there is a backdrop of a city etc.... there's no point for you acting like that if you don't want to post pics then don't reply...
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What stand do you have?
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Uh huh

Dbrand skin and spigen clear case

S8+ Rocking the Urban Armor Ash case

MykOne said:
S8+ Rocking the Urban Armor Ash case
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In my opinion these cases just destroy the purpose of s8

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In my opinion these cases just destroy the purpose of s8
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The phone is sexy looking no doubt, but I prefer to have some protection. Samsung didn't exactly build the phone for rough use other then water proofing which is great

I'll join in and have some fun because dbags had a choice not to come in and make a comment

Yeah, not getting the point of this thread. Is it a Case thread? A home screen shot thread?

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Yeah, not getting the point of this thread. Is it a Case thread? A home screen shot thread?
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I don't know but I just did it....what that is? I don't know lol

I have a slickwrap slate skin coming but the phone looks so good naked. Telus S8+ and a no name transparent case that came with a screen protector.

dkb218 said:
Yeah, not getting the point of this thread. Is it a Case thread? A home screen shot thread?
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its a chance to show off your phone no matter if it has a case or not , wht not stick it in some water and take a shot of it that would look awesome

Seems there's more photos in the standard S8 thread rather than here. Anyway, my wife has taken a number of photos with her S8+ and also a video showcase.
https://gavinsgadgets.com/2017/04/30/samsung-galaxy-s8-just-how-good-is-the-camera/
Here's a sample shot from the post.

lipon625 said:
Dbrand skin and spigen clear case
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I ordered the same Spigen case from Amazon it looks nice!