Just like rwgast wrote in the Hardware thread on Building ARM PC from old qualcom boards:
Sometimes good ideas come from bad situations.
I had a PMID701i which came to a crashing demise recently.
Dropped onto a ceramic tile floor, the touchscreen cracked a hundred ways from Sunday and is
now totally unresponsive. So I've got a project-tab now.
The PMID701i supports usb hosting, and I've got a usb2go key that I made so I can plug mouse/keyboard into it.
If I could get some kind of decent screen replacement I could have a nice little experiment box to toy with.
Looking for your stories of success / failure...
Is it worth it to try and replace the lcd screen? Any hints on where I can get such a replacement part?
Did anyone have good luck hooking up a tab (of any kind) to another display?
What about hooking the board into another type of display, like an lcd screen or something?
I was out to the local compu-franchises today and they just don't sell/replace tab screens at all.
If anybody knows some good hardware/parts websites, I'd appreciate a note or reply.
btw, I know it's a cheap tab that's why I got one. It's good for learning with. Now I'm waiting for a Tegra4 device.
Hello Sirs, I Believe it is a Stupid Question but here we go.
Does anyone here know how many pins are on Display of Galaxy S2 and on Galaxy S4? And if it works if i put on each others?
I have broken my Display and LCD screen while trying to repair it (Both's Galaxys);
The Glass didn't separated from the Covers and i accidentally broken it. but i have the Galaxy S2 connection working( I think).
And want to try Connect Galaxy S2 Display on Galaxy S4 pin to try recover some information while i don't buy another Display.
I live on Brazil, maintenance here is expensive.
Thanks for the Help.
The only stupid question is the one that isn't asked. However, the number of pins are irrelevant as the SII and S4 displays are completely different in both size and resolution. Even the connector is totally different. As a result, you won't be able to place the SII display on the S4.
Unless the information you want is on the internal storage, you may have to attempt using Kies to make a backup, and doing so blind. This naturally assumes the S4 is still recognized by the PC.
Hi fellas, I actually own a Samsung Galaxy S5 with a screen problem. Do you mind telling me if this phone is better than my S5? Does it overheat like a friend told me? I'm looking for a phone for the next couple of years honestly. For the specs and price of the Vivo 5r, is not worth it to fix the screen of the Galaxy S5 (I have to replace the entire screen including the digitizer).
This would be a decent upgrade from an S5 the only thing I would say is that quick actions on the phone are little weird. So when you want to turn on bluetooth or wifi you have to swipe up from the bottom of the screen versus pulling down like most phone.
So I made the mistake of trying to replace the charging port on my S5 myself, and when I put everything back together, the screen is unresponsive. Shoulda just stuck with backup batteries.
Anyway, now I'm debating paying $150 to fix the screen or biting the bullet and getting an S7 on eBay for ~$350. Since I'm really only looking for stock/debloated, which I can get on the S7, I feel like I'm only losing removable batteries (which sucks), but getting a better... everything else.
Looking for opinions/suggestions.
Thanks!
Ultimately it's your personal preference, but for what it's worth I've changed a few screens on androids before (HTC, Samsung, & Moto) and it's tedious as hell, but it's not all that difficult. I don't have a very steady hand so it's a little aggravating to work with all the small pieces. Look up a guide on youtube and see if it's something you'd like to attempt.
I just bought refurbished s5 for 150 on amazon . LooKs new. Ide go that route.
I currently have the Feitenn keyboard for Tab S6:
https://www.amazon.com/Keyboard-Touchpad-Detachable-Wireless-Bluetooth/dp/B07X3D5H4R
With the bigger S7+, it's time to have a nicer keyboard, and since I vastly prefer a trackpoint to touchpad, I ordered this:
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/access...KBD-BO-TrackPoint-KBD-US-English/p/4Y40X49493
The keyboard is actually slightly wider than the tablet, but with the Infiland case it should work out nicely:
https://www.amazon.com/INFILAND-Multiple-Compatible-Samsung-12-4-inch/dp/B08F2BJHFH
Now I just need to find a neoprene case that can hold both the tablet and the keyboard.
One of the big reasons I just went with the Samsung keyboard case is the back of the case also keeps the pen tucked away making it harder to lose.
Tab s7 Plus
I ordered the Tab S7 plus. I am trading in the Tab S6. The case I have for the Tab S6:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XCT19YK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It has a flip up part to cover the s-pen, and that is magnetically held in place. It even has an elastic strap for additional support holding the cover closed. I had a bad experience once with a magnetic cover, and don't totally trust them. I am hoping they come out with one for the Tab S7 plus.
Until they come out with that, I ordered this one:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CB6YQGP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It has a keyboard, but I didn't order it for that. I ordered it for the case. Has a flap that goes over the s-pen to protect it when charging, (like the one someone listed above) and also has an extra holder for the s-pen when I have it open and am not using the s-pen.
Case update.
So after getting my tablet and case I have to say that the case is pretty heavy and on the bulky side. I am still looking.
Mine arrived yesterday. The tablet weighs about 5oz more than the Tab S6. The material on the Infiland case feels good and the folding flap that folds over the top and covers the pin is nice. Though, the whole setup is heavier. With the Infiland case it weights 2lb-5.4oz. The S6 with the same case weighs 1lb-10.5oz. My wife got her S7 Plus and has the Samsung keyboard case and it weighs 2lb-5.6oz. Her Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen4 is 2lb-10oz. So the tablet with the Samsung case is pretty heavy and approaches laptop weight.
The Thinkpad Trackpoint II Keyboard yesterday. Amazing. I'm so much more productive with it. Just had to change the Default App Assistant to None from Google. The scrolling would activate the Assistant for some reason. In Dex all three mouse buttons work correctly as well. My S7+ is rooted, and I'm running Linux with a full XFCE Window Manager and XSDL. This tablet along with this keyboard is awesome.
I got the Feitenn keyboard case. Its good enough tbh. I wasn't ready to drop $300 for something I barely use seeing as already dropped near $1100 for the tablet. $56 is more than fair.:good:
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I got the Feitenn keyboard case. Its good enough tbh. I wasn't ready to drop $300 for something I barely use seeing as already dropped near $1100 for the tablet. $56 is more than fair.:good:
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The Thinkpad Trackpoint Keyboard II was $85.00. Far cheaper than the Samsung keyboard and much better for what I do.
ChrisDos said:
The Thinkpad Trackpoint II Keyboard yesterday. Amazing. I'm so much more productive with it. Just had to change the Default App Assistant to None from Google. The scrolling would activate the Assistant for some reason. In Dex all three mouse buttons work correctly as well. My S7+ is rooted, and I'm running Linux with a full XFCE Window Manager and XSDL. This tablet along with this keyboard is awesome.
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Hello! Could you tell me what Linux distribution you are using and how you installed it. I currently use ubuntu modded from andronix but it doesn't quite convince me, and with vncserver it is too slow.
dadito89 said:
Hello! Could you tell me what Linux distribution you are using and how you installed it. I currently use ubuntu modded from andronix but it doesn't quite convince me, and with vncserver it is too slow.
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I'm using the Linux Deploy app. I started a very base Debian install than modified the apt sources and switched to Devuan (Debian without systemd). Linux Deploy took care of everything getting XDSL to work. Running XFCE4 for my Window Manager. I don't have sound working yet and it's on my to do list but just have not needed it.
This case has worked well for me. The keyboard is ok but it works for what I need it for. This was the best alternative I could find to the Samsung keyboard plus it's backlit!
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