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I've brought a new MOTO X FRORE from UK (carphone warehouse). Looks great! Will appreciate if anyone can answer me:
1. What's the material of the surface ? Looks like plastic but not glass.
2. Is it possible to disable "google search" as it's the default APP which could not be stopped manually ? Here in my country google service was blocked so nothing it can do but consume the power.
3. When/How can we root MXF ?
4. My MXF's rear is ballistic nylon.. Little hairs, paper was easily attahced to the rear. Anyone has the same experience ? And how to prevent this ?
5. How many people has MXF instead of turbo 2 ?
Tks guys !
1. plastic probably
3. no one knows, we must wait
It's shatterproof kind of plastic screen protector. Bad is that many users and reviewers reported as it easy to scratch. Workaround is to put glass protector on the top of shatterproof protector
franknkg said:
I've brought a new MOTO X FRORE from UK (carphone warehouse). Looks great! Will appreciate if anyone can answer me:
1. What's the material of the surface ? Looks like plastic but not glass.
2. Is it possible to disable "google search" as it's the default APP which could not be stopped manually ? Here in my country google service was blocked so nothing it can do but consume the power.
3. When/How can we root MXF ?
4. My MXF's rear is ballistic nylon.. Little hairs, paper was easily attahced to the rear. Anyone has the same experience ? And how to prevent this ?
5. How many people has MXF instead of turbo 2 ?
Tks guys !
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Congrats on the Force.
#1 Had my dt2 coming on 2 weeks, no screen protector and no scratches. I have been cognizant of keep my phone alone in my pocket.
#2. You can disable the google app by going to settings > apps > google app > disable
Zeljko1234 said:
It's shatterproof kind of plastic screen protector. Bad is that many users and reviewers reported as it easy to scratch. Workaround is to put glass protector on the top of shatterproof protector
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I've found mine durable enough so far. I wouldn't put it in a pocket with keys or a coin (although I wouldn't do that with gorilla glass either) but it's lasted my days so far. Face down on a table, or using it outside in a dusty area like a construction zone. No scratches so far. Doesn't seem to be a delicate as made out to be at least.
Moto should (if not already) offer top layer replacement. Probably will be more expensive than laternative from Amazon or ebay.
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Moto should (if not already) offer top layer replacement. Probably will be more expensive than laternative from Amazon or ebay.
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Yeah they have it on their site here. 30 bucks though. But it is an exact fit, whereas I don't think Amazon would have something that fits like this would. Wonder if this one includes the Verizon logo or if this is an X Force/Turbo 2 universal piece that doesn't have the logo.
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Yeah they have it on their site here. 30 bucks though. But it is an exact fit, whereas I don't think Amazon would have something that fits like this would. Wonder if this one includes the Verizon logo or if this is an X Force/Turbo 2 universal piece that doesn't have the logo.
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They even made video how to replace it, cool. I didn't see an logo on the video but do you really wish to have Turbo 2 without Verizon logo?
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They even made video how to replace it, cool. I didn't see an logo on the video but do you really wish to have Turbo 2 without Verizon logo?
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It doesn't really bother me to be honest. I don't mind the logo, even though I thought it looked atrocious when it was first revealed. In fact I forgot it was even there. I meant it more for the other people who couldn't stand it.
Honestly I would like to see soft buttons instead logo or smaller bezels.
I have same phone... I like screen so far it doesn't seem to pick up as much grease a gorilla glass..
Not sure if I'll keep it yet though but much better than bb priv
I too have the MXF got it from the same place Carphone Warehouse on the 21st, excellent phone best decision i made for a phone since i got the htc desire in 2010
Mine arrived yesterday. Built in moto. Screen scratches easier than GG but loving the unbreakability factor. Wouldn't recommend the leather. Wish I had gone for the grippy soft backs as the leather is a bit slippy on car dashboard hehe. Battery life awesome in standby but when used it drains as fast as other phones but I can get a full day of heavy use so all good. Not sure I like lack of IR blaster and also no fingerprint reader but I'll see how I adapt
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Turns out the all-metal LG G5 is actually half plastic
http://www.androidauthority.com/lg-g5-made-of-plastic-not-metal-683460/
Well hope the unlock bootloader was worth the All metal, IP68 3600MaH EDGE with oculus VR. The g5 isn't in collaboration with oculus so there's that.
At least now you'll have "friends" S7 needs none.
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What? LG intentionally trying to dupe their customers??? *watches ad with guy smiling at dead phone with battery pulled out*
Nah, they wouldn't do something devious like that. /sarcasm off
I bought into their 'most accurate smartphone display' in regards to the G4. Never buying another LG phone. Ever. And I loved my nexus 5. But never again.
The g5 is made of aluminum, it has a coating over top of it to keep the aluminum from getting all scratched up.
People are making a big deal out of nothing. Like I said, it's just a coating.
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What version of the S7 is all metal?
That G5 looks like garbage though.
Dr. Fed said:
What version of the S7 is all metal?
That G5 looks like garbage though.
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You want 7000 grade aluminum used in Yaghts , airplanes?? Or regular aluminum with actual plastic. Lol I prefer 7000 grade and glass than plastic for 650$. I don't see why people are leaving for the g5 because it's unlock- able, I'll be buying a moto pure for rooting fun. And keeping what I paid for. At least samsung didn't lie about its phone being 60% plastic. I suppose considering they made a modular phone.
donharden2002 said:
The g5 is made of aluminum, it has a coating over top of it to keep the aluminum from getting all scratched up.
People are making a big deal out of nothing. Like I said, it's just a coating.
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Dr. Fed said:
What version of the S7 is all metal?
That G5 looks like garbage though.
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Also not aware of an all metal S7...
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mattemer said:
Also not aware of an all metal S7...
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I wasn't aware sht is plastic. Get the G5, my device is more superior. Simple.
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No way, G5 looks hideous, the smart slot or whatever they call it isn't even flush with the rest of the body. The screen is also nowhere close to the S7.
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I remember the good old days when everyone hated only the iPhone fanboys for insisting their opinions were the only ones that were correct.
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FYI the S7 is not all metal. It's glass.
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FYI the S7 is not all metal. It's glass.
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Oh no really? ?? I was not aware metal can crack ?. It's Obviously not all metal. But more metal then the G5 that's for sure.
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nano303 said:
Oh no really? I was not aware metal can crack . It's Obviously not all metal. But more metal then the G5 that's for sure.
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Front and back is all glass with a metal frame.
KurrentUser said:
Front and back is all glass with a metal frame.
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There you goooo...never knew the iPhone need to have the front metal for it to be considered "All metal" haha. I'm very, very much aware the s7 isn't all metal. But my point was it's more metal than the G5 even tho I stated it was "all metal" I'm glad you picked it up
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You want 7000 grade aluminum used in Yaghts , airplanes?? Or regular aluminum with actual plastic. Lol I prefer 7000 grade and glass than plastic for 650$. I don't see why people are leaving for the g5 because it's unlock- able, I'll be buying a moto pure for rooting fun. And keeping what I paid for. At least samsung didn't lie about its phone being 60% plastic. I suppose considering they made a modular phone.
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I think you mean yachts. Anyhow, the S7 is not all metal. Like you just said, it's metal and glass. For the record, I think the S7 and S7 edge have superb build quality.
alex2792 said:
No way, G5 looks hideous, the smart slot or whatever they call it isn't even flush with the rest of the body. The screen is also nowhere close to the S7.
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It's the friends slot, my neighbors wife has one too?
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donharden2002 said:
It's the friends slot, my neighbors wife has one too?
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Hopefully hers is flush with the rest of the body [emoji10]
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Pretty sure the guy means that the metal band around the glass on s7 is "all metal". Think he understands that glass is not metal. And no s7 doesn't have a primer coat of paint over the metal. Whoever returned their s7e for a g5, I'm very sorry for you. :tear:
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It's just personal preference. Some people want to be able to change battery and I do think the LG g5 is an awesome phone. It's just as fast of not faster than the s7, it will be rootable and it's cheaper.
I did choose the s7 edge though and mine will be here next week. I'm still using my lg g3 and it has been an awesome phone for the past 2 years.
Last thing, the g5 had a coat of primer and paint. It is not plastic. Still I would have liked the bare metal but it still looks pretty good in person.
As for the module not lining up I think that was just with beta versions. I think they are good now at least from what I've seen.
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My S7 Edge is made of Rainbow Unicorn Horn. It is harvested while the Unicorn sheds over a period of one year, while he feasts on cotton candy gently fed to him by his caregivers :laugh:
A FOOL........
Has anyone looked for, or found, a replacement for the top plastic layer of the phone? I don't need one right now, but as my plastic layer is gathering scratches I'll want to replace it eventually.
I got one from Motorola for the turbo 2 in the past, but looking around I haven't seen one for the Moto z force yet.
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haven't really been actively looking for it but I asked a Verizon corporate store rep today if they had them in yet and so far no one has got them in yet.
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JasonJoel said:
Has anyone looked for, or found, a replacement for the top plastic layer of the phone? I don't need one right now, but as my plastic layer is gathering scratches I'll want to replace it eventually.
I got one from Motorola for the turbo 2 in the past, but looking around I haven't seen one for the Moto z force yet.
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Once you have a new display, to avoid future scratches,, look into buying the "flexible" glass protector product from VZW...its the one made by vzw, make sure it says "flexible".
You will not even be able to tell when it is on the Z Force.
I used a razor and removed the shattershield plastic and replaced it with the pleson (new design) tempered glass. It's amazingly better.
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I used a razor and removed the shattershield plastic and replaced it with the pleson (new design) tempered glass. It's amazingly better.
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No concerns about voiding the shatterproof warranty? Any better than just applying the pleson on top of the shattershield plastic? Still happy with the result?
I would like to know how that went. You were able to just use a straight razor and shave off the plastic? Did it damage the glass underneath at all? I can't stand this plastic!
I've never quite understood the appeal of glass screen protectors (well, aside from just liking the feel of glass), especially on a phone with a Shattershield display like ours. Why protect an unbreakable screen with a breakable screen protector???
I've used soft military-grade clear film protectors on the last 4 or 5 phones I've had, and I acknowledge that they feel different than glass, but after years with them, I'm guess I'm just used to it . I don't really miss the feel of glass. The way I look at it, this way I protect my unbreakable-but-plastic screen from scratches, and I never have to worry about cracking my protector. I've also found that they generally fit WAY better than glass ones, which rarely seem to go edge-to-edge. Just personal preference, I guess.
I've been very partial to Skinomi's TechSkin protectors. They fit like a dream, they're easy to apply (YES, the micro bubbles sometimes take a day or two to fully disappear, but they will!), and their warranty is great. I'm aware this doesn't really answer your question, but while you're waiting for the SS replacement layers to become available, I bet if you threw one of these on your phone, it would "cover up" the scratches you're accumulating while not having to add a thick, breakable layer to your phone. Just my two cents!
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I've never quite understood the appeal of glass screen protectors (well, aside from just liking the feel of glass), especially on a phone with a Shattershield display like ours. Why protect an unbreakable screen with a breakable screen protector???
I've used soft military-grade clear film protectors on the last 4 or 5 phones I've had, and I acknowledge that they feel different than glass, but after years with them, I'm guess I'm just used to it . I don't really miss the feel of glass. The way I look at it, this way I protect my unbreakable-but-plastic screen from scratches, and I never have to worry about cracking my protector. I've also found that they generally fit WAY better than glass ones, which rarely seem to go edge-to-edge. Just personal preference, I guess.
I've been very partial to Skinomi's TechSkin protectors. They fit like a dream, they're easy to apply (YES, the micro bubbles sometimes take a day or two to fully disappear, but they will!), and their warranty is great. I'm aware this doesn't really answer your question, but while you're waiting for the SS replacement layers to become available, I bet if you threw one of these on your phone, it would "cover up" the scratches you're accumulating while not having to add a thick, breakable layer to your phone. Just my two cents!
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I just bought it from here:
https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-z-force-droid/moto-shattershield-replacement-lens
If you have a student in your family, there's even a discount. You need to validate it though.
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xlow78 said:
I just bought it from here:
https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-z-force-droid/moto-shattershield-replacement-lens
If you have a student in your family, there's even a discount. You need to validate it though.
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Does it come with instructions on how to remove the old one and replace it? I would very much like to remove the shattershield on mine.
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jmwils3 said:
Does it come with instructions on how to remove the old one and replace it? I would very much like to remove the shattershield on mine.
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Yes. When you scan the code it takes you to the instructional video. Good luck.
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xlow78 said:
Yes. When you scan the code it takes you to the instructional video. Good luck.
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Do you happen to have a link to the video?
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jmwils3 said:
Do you happen to have a link to the video?
https://youtu.be/3BILaq6dB24
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I'm starting to see several scratches on the screen already, there are a couple of tiny scratches on the back of the phone as well. The thing is that I have not dropped this phone yet! nor have I placed it in my pocket along with keys and coins... I am very meticulous about my gadgets and take good care of them but I have no idea how these scratches got on this phone?! anyone else having this issue?
The back of this phone is probably a glassy material u need to be careful with that obviously.. Buy a back cover
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I noticed that too. Have been careful but still got some little scratches on the screen
Yeah .. U can get a tempered glass for your phone's back part
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Yeeaah, I already got a tiny crack.. On the top of the screen and the bottom from a very minor fall actually.. It's not the strongest of screens indeed. It never had any gorilla glass if I recall correctly, right? Anyone have suggestion on a good screen protector and something for the back too?
just noticed the same on mine. its always in a case in an empty pocket. never dropped and never had anything touch the screen. If it gets really bad in the next 3 months, smash the screen.
Lol the scratches just keep appearing all over my screen and the back of the phone... I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA how this is happening! I have OCD, I treat my phones like delicate jewelries lol and no I do not want to put this beautiful phone in an ugly case...
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Lol the scratches just keep appearing all over my screen and the back of the phone... I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA how this is happening! I have OCD, I treat my phones like delicate jewelries lol and no I do not want to put this beautiful phone in an ugly case...
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That is awful...
My screen too is becoming full of these tiny scratches.. This phone only left home once. This is way too fragile. Disapponted
Can confirm, I've got several scratches on the back of the phone. Got it for one week. I'm always carrying it in my backpack in a small pocket there without keys and such. I was always placing it on a cloth or a paper. Shame it got scratched so fast. My guess is that they did the same as sony and applied an anti shatter sticker on top of anti scratch glass and that's why it gets scratched so easily. I'm really disappointed with this because I don't want to put such a beautiful phone into a case.
One more, but only in the back. And my case is coming yet...?
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using a tempered glass protector is always nice.
Use a tampered glass for front and a transparent case for the back.
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Nanotech protection = amazing !!!
ayoosh.rox said:
The back of this phone is probably a glassy material u need to be careful with that obviously.. Buy a back cover
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I use an amazing nanotech protection !!!
Just incredible !!!
Should try it !!!
lameilleuresolution said:
I use an amazing nanotech protection !!!
Just incredible !!!
Should try it !!!
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Can i have the link to it bro?
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We should contact dBrand to make skins for Honor 8. If they'll get enough requests they'll release its skins, which will protect the glassy back.
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DigiGoon said:
We should contact dBrand to make skins for Honor 8. If they'll get enough requests they'll release its skins, which will protect the glassy back.
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bt it would compromise that light reflective effect
Oh yeah, transparent case is better only then.
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DigiGoon said:
Oh yeah, transparent case is better only then.
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yeah thats true, both protection and looks(atleast we should honor that 15 layer of glass structure :angel
venom007 said:
yeah thats true, both protection and looks(atleast we should honor that 15 layer of glass structure :angel
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Yes, but they should have made it a bit tougher.
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DigiGoon said:
Yes, but they should have made it a bit tougher.
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yeah, sadly it dosent
I recently bought a g5 plus and bought a cover for it... Its been a week nd i got many minir scratches on the front silver bezel..looks liks dirt stcks to the bezel
airafali said:
I recently bought a g5 plus and bought a cover for it... Its been a week nd i got many minir scratches on the front silver bezel..looks liks dirt stcks to the bezel
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Mine has stayed great so far, I've had it for about a month but I really baby my phones. I take it in and out of a case all the time and havn't seen any damage so far.
Even on my phone ... Those damages are not visible easily but upon tilting phone​ i see some wyt spots
I feel really worried abt it. Ant ways can u tell me how much it may cost me to replace the body in service center
So this tells us we need to keep Moto g5 plus in case, always.
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pooniaprashant said:
So this tells us we need to keep Moto g5 plus in case, always.
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Mine was in a case since day one
pooniaprashant said:
So this tells us we need to keep Moto g5 plus in case, always.
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I think i did it. I keeo checking wether it gor scratched or not so i pull the cover and checkbifbits scratched ... Those minor scratches arent visible normally bt yes if one tries to focus on bezel and tilts itbin sunlight the become visible....