Database Develop

[Q] Poor reception after screen replacement

Not sure if anyone can help with this. I've just replaced my SGS screen after bashing the original in a bike accident. (It's a genuine Samsung part)
Now I've found that phone reception is poor - it's always been a bit borderline in my flat, but after the repair I can't get my network (uk vodafone) inside. I can get it outside. Tried a few different modems without any improvement.
WIFI is fine.
I've opened up the phone again, and made sure all the little tabs are springy and making contact, and all connectors are in place.
Can anyone give me some advice on what else to try? I'm not sure exactly where the radio aerial is in these phones.

Sounds like some connector must be loose. Try a pm to iammodo, he's a samsung repair guy in blackpool. U can find his thread in the themes section. Hope u get it sorted.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA Premium App

if it helps .
http://www.careace.net/2010/06/09/disassembly-of-the-samsung-galaxy-s/
jje

I was gonna post that link but couldn't remember which site it was on. 'ware the freaky nails!
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA Premium App

Thanks guys. Have checked all the connections again. I'll try iammodo.
Just put my sim into my old blackberry, and have 3 bars - even when the SGS was behaving properly I had borderline reception here - a bar if I was lucky. Pretty poor show eh.

bernmc said:
Thanks guys. Have checked all the connections again. I'll try iammodo.
Just put my sim into my old blackberry, and have 3 bars - even when the SGS was behaving properly I had borderline reception here - a bar if I was lucky. Pretty poor show eh.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Gold or silver connector on aux cable?

iammodo said:
Gold or silver connector on aux cable?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
connectors are gold

bernmc said:
connectors are gold
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Check that its secured on the screen and the mainboard.
Apart from that return it and get a new one as its part of the screen.
Might just be a dud sorry can't help more.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA Premium App

Battery cover?

I broke my battery cover when trying to take it off. Does anyone know where I can find a replacement for it? I called Samsung and they do not sell the part individually.

unhappyrobot said:
I broke my battery cover when trying to take it off. Does anyone know where I can find a replacement for it? I called Samsung and they do not sell the part individually.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It would be helpful to know which Nexus S you have. There are several model #'s and they are a little different.

Check global parts direct. You have to buy a minimum amount though and I don't think they come with the nfs chip.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk

I don't whether you are in the UK or not but I just picked up a genuine battery cover (with NFC antenna) from ebay from a trader called dew_trading. £16+p&p.
edit: it was for a I9020 and he's showing as having 5 left.

If you're in the US, make sure to try again and tell them that you want a warranty replacement for a broken back cover-- not that you just want to buy a regular replacement.
I know it sounds stupid, but I got the same line a bunch of times when I called. I had to ask to be transferred to the Warranty department and be sort of insistent that my cover was broken, and I needed it replaced under warranty etc etc. It should only cost you like $16 through that avenue.

sosquidtaste said:
If you're in the US, make sure to try again and tell them that you want a warranty replacement for a broken back cover-- not that you just want to buy a regular replacement.
I know it sounds stupid, but I got the same line a bunch of times when I called. I had to ask to be transferred to the Warranty department and be sort of insistent that my cover was broken, and I needed it replaced under warranty etc etc. It should only cost you like $16 through that avenue.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Was able to get a replacement as well for $16! I wanted to have a spare.

Can anyone post the number to call for a warranty replacement?
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk

uansari1 said:
can anyone post the number to call for a warranty replacement?
Sent from my nexus s using tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1-888-987-4357

joackie27 said:
1-888-987-4357
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks man... as others have done, I got a new one for $16 and change.

uansari1 said:
Thanks man... as others have done, I got a new one for $16 and change.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is it the NFC version battery door?
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App

joackie27 said:
Is it the NFC version battery door?
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes it sure is.

joackie27 said:
Is it the NFC version battery door?
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If they got it from samsung, the 99% chance it is NFC.

[Q]Lcd Broken HELP!!

Today I had the worst accident My phone fell and a door closed on it. I want to know if the screen and digitizer on our phone is the same as those on I9000 (galaxy s) because they seem to be cheaper in Greece where I live. Any suggestions of cheap international online shops is deeply appreciated. Thank you all in advance.

Please, if you already make a [Q] in the title, post it in the Q&A Thread, this is not related to development!

new screen costs around 180$ right? (rediculous price tbh) if i remember correctly.
maybe sending it to samsung is even better

I wanted to do this and roght now I was going to edit my post to tell everyone that there is no Thread for Q&A only for I9001 so I did it in here

broodplank1337 said:
new screen costs around 180$ right? (rediculous price tbh) if i remember correctly.
maybe sending it to samsung is even better
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can almost buy a new phone :silly: my friend sent his broken phone (display not working) to samsung and it did cost 180 Euro
And btw Q&A Thread!

broodplank1337 said:
new screen costs around 180$ right? (rediculous price tbh) if i remember correctly.
maybe sending it to samsung is even better
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Brood I do not care for a genuine Samsung screen just one to work! In Greece it is about 100 Euros and 60-70 Euros on eBay and I do not think they are genuine in either case.

AW: [Q]Lcd Broken HELP!!
Yes the i9000 lcd screen fits.
Sent from my GT-I9001 using xda app-developers app

loumbas said:
I wanted to do this and roght now I was going to edit my post to tell everyone that there is no Thread for Q&A only for I9001 so I did it in here
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Our Q&A thread is hidden in I9000 Q&A thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252697)

make sure is not the i9003's screen, because is a different type of screen (9000: amoled - 9003: super lcd)

Emmm... Screen or only glass and digitizer is broken? That's is very important. Becouse new glass and digitizer cost less than 60-70$ and it's easy accessible on ex. ebay.

AW: [Q]Lcd Broken HELP!!
Harrocan said:
Emmm... Screen or only glass and digitizer is broken? That's is very important. Becouse new glass and digitizer cost less than 60-70$ and it's easy accessible on ex. ebay.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its impossible to replace the digitizer without damaging the amoled. They sell the item but its useless.
Amoled, digitizer and the Gorillaglas are guled together, forever!
Sent from my GT-I9001 using xda app-developers app

If you know what are you doing, then you can replace this

Both are broken screen and digitizer because when touching the screen the light do not light and when I make a call to my phone I can not answer it. So I am going for a screen and digitizer has anyone tested anything or has anything to propose. I am looking for the cheapest and most sure to work combination. Thank you all for your replies

OK. Last question I am thinking to buy this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Whi...437?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d066c387d
I have the black SGS+ so I thought to also change the color! Will it be suitable for my phone or I will have trouble in assembly because of the other parts included?

I9000 and I9001 are the same in dimension, the only thing that is different is the camera and cpu. I thought it was explained before in this post. Take the phone to a service with the newly bought lcd/digitizer and they will fix it.
Oh, and don't complain about prices, if you want your phone to be fixed and work as new, pay some cash. Otherwise try fixing it yourself
Sent from my GT-I9001 using xda app-developers app

full housing will make things easier for you,everything fits you shouldn't have any trouble. I doubt its genuine though..
also have a look here
Sent from my GT-I9001

tomsi191 said:
full housing will make things easier for you,everything fits you shouldn't have any trouble. I doubt its genuine though..
also have a look here
Sent from my GT-I9001
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Also look here http://www.prezzydeal.com/samsung-galaxy-s-plus-i9001-screen-replacement-complete.html

[Q] new digitizer, still not working!

hey guys, so i have the LG Optimus 2X, P990-HN, i'm with Fido (doubt it matters) anyway, there was a large crack in my screen, and i just dealt with it for a long time, but eventually the glass FELL OUT, the rest of it worked, but i couldn't leave it, so i ordered a new Digitizer from DealExtreme.com and it was about $50 CAD, reviews tell me it worked, googled it nobody else had complaints, so i doubt it's a fake or anything, all the way from singapore, i put it in and i can see everything clearly through it, beautiful, but zero response from the touch screen. none at all in any area, what could it be? also, if i take the screen out to re-seat it do i need to apply heat and completely remove it, and if so will that make it garbage and need a new one? will the heat kill it? i'm quite upset because it costed 50 bucks and took a long time to get here, and i finally put it in and it doesn't work, all help appreciated!

Have you tried the service center ? One probable way to check if the new one really works is to connect the old one back and see if touch works.. You might have accidentally pulled out some other connection .. just my guess
Sent from my LG-P990

vkk178 said:
Have you tried the service center ? One probable way to check if the new one really works is to connect the old one back and see if touch works.. You might have accidentally pulled out some other connection .. just my guess
Sent from my LG-P990
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
if i take off thte new screen with a hair dryer, will that ruin the screen though?

Not sure about that . Is the new screen stuck on to the device like a sticker ? I recall seeing some YouTube videos on Optimus 2x surgery
Sent from my LG-P990

The digitizer , screen and the glass are usually a single unit .. yes any one of them is worn out , it can be replaced ... but u have to find d place where it s done ..
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

skanda93 said:
The digitizer , screen and the glass are usually a single unit .. yes any one of them is worn out , it can be replaced ... but u have to find d place where it s done ..
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes i ordered a digitizer though, replace it and it didnt work, what the hell could it be i just dont understand, and i can do it myself but i don't know the problem

I have done this twice with OK success. It is important to connect all electronics correctly - check YouTube for guides. But even if you did all correct be digitiser might be defect. Either you being it to service centre or redo digitiser install. Maybe, you can check before closing the phone, and if not working correctly check with your old digitiser. Heating and reheating should be no problem (although nothing is without risk). Good luck.
Sent from my LG-P990 using xda app-developers app

oneearleft said:
I have done this twice with OK success. It is important to connect all electronics correctly - check YouTube for guides. But even if you did all correct be digitiser might be defect. Either you being it to service centre or redo digitiser install. Maybe, you can check before closing the phone, and if not working correctly check with your old digitiser. Heating and reheating should be no problem (although nothing is without risk). Good luck.
Sent from my LG-P990 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hey, thanks for helping me out. i think the digitizer MUST be defective, i took it apart and put the old SHATTERED one in, and it works FINE, aside from you know... being shattered. then i plugged the other NEW one in, and no response from the touchscreen. the ribbon wire looks to be fine, the connection to the logic board was fine, everything was hooked up right (or the other one wouldn't have worked right?) so if i cant SEE anything wrong with a digitizer, what could even be wrong with it, it MUST be defective, but what can really be defective about a digitizer? what can go wrong on something with so little to break...?

Don't know what is wrong, but it must have been defect before you got it. Try to return it to the seller/shop as soon as possible and get your money back.
Sent from my LG-P990 using xda app-developers app

Hello fellow Droiders

I have a problem with my phone . A technical one .
in portrait mode the touchscreen is not responsive at all but in landscape everything is just fine.
ofc , i tried other roms , wipped OS , reinstalled it , but it always happens .
it usually work for a day or two (in portrait , but it works like hell , extremely laggy , it double-triple taps when i touch the screen , it does not unlock and i need to take out the battery in order to use the phone again)
Now i am just using the phone with the qwerty out and that is an inconvenient sometimes ..
What could the problem be ( i must mention that i dropped the phone on the floor severel to a hundred times ) , i might think there is a problem with the phones sensor , maybe something at the cables which connect the front side of the phone with the back one or maybe the touchscreen ( but i dont think it is its fault )
some advices b4 im take it to a mobile phone service ?
No advices such as "contact verizon bla bla bla"i am from romania .

Your ribbon cable may have a tear in it. Sorry.
Sent from my Droid using xda app-developers app

MrObvious said:
Your ribbon cable may have a tear in it. Sorry.
Sent from my Droid using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Finally ! Can you help me with something ? Can you tell me what do i need to buy in order to replace it ? The guys from the services in Romania told me in romanian what it is broken but i have no idea in english...
Maybe this thing ?
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-motorola-motoroi-x-digitizer-touch-screen-without-adhesive.html

Honestly you would be best taking it apart yourself to see what part it is.
Sent from my Nexus S using xda app-developers app

i can not do that , i need special tools which cost money . i will try my luck .

Dorin21 said:
i can not do that , i need special tools which cost money . i will try my luck .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Should just be a standard Torx screwdriver set.

MrObvious said:
Should just be a standard Torx screwdriver set.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, but to replace the digitizer on the Droid3 there is one especially small torx driver required that most kits do not include. I think it is a T3, maybe a T2.5, but in any case I had to look hard to find one online.
Repairing the Droid3 at this level is quite difficult, even with the correct tools, especially if there has been any wear or corrosion of those tiny torx screw heads. They can easily be ruined rather than backing out.
Best left to professionals maybe, and then you have to wonder if it is worth the time and trouble for a Droid3 ?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4

I succeded to fix my droid 3, hard work, costed my about 30 usd aaand i gave it to my mom to upgrade to an s2. Good bye old friend
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app