I have no clue where to ask this, but OT seemed to be the best place. I recently traded a '92 custom Fender Telecaster + 50$ for an ESP LTD MH-100QM with a Floyd rose special (black & black nickle hardware) in need of minor repair and care. (Some may say it was a bad trade but I'm very good friends with the other person) one of which repairs is a tremelo saddle which has been stripped. This is where my issue comes in. The saddle set is in a custom black nickel chrome in which I've searched all over the internet for and yet can't find.
I've settled for a plain chrome one I picked up off eBay for 4$ while I search for the proper saddle. Can any musical/guitar specialist help me out in my search for the elusive black nickel saddle? All help is appreciated!
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Looks like the same color option that came/comes on some Ibanez guitars. Might want to see what you can find through them. Sometimes sacrifices must be made, though. I had to go to all black locking nuts when I lost one of the original dark nickel's that game on my RG.
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Looks like the same color option that came/comes on some Ibanez guitars. Might want to see what you can find through them. Sometimes sacrifices must be made, though. I had to go to all black locking nuts when I lost one of the original dark nickel's that game on my RG.
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That's what I'm considering. If not, I may end up upgrading the entire rig and just get an original. The parts would be easier to find and the tone quality would be second to none.
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That's what I'm considering. If not, I may end up upgrading the entire rig and just get an original. The parts would be easier to find and the tone quality would be second to none.
-Don't drop me!
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Before doing anything drastic and costly, have you tried ebay?
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Before doing anything drastic and costly, have you tried ebay?
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Countless searches, yes. Craigslist, ESP and Ibanez' main websites too. It seems the zinc coated hardware parts are extremely limited.
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Countless searches, yes. Craigslist, ESP and Ibanez' main websites too. It seems the zinc coated hardware parts are extremely limited.
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hmm. well, sht.
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Hi, newb here, just wonderng if there is any way of changing the casings on the Magic/Sapphire/....?
I'm thinking about getting one but since I am in the UK I can only get one of the desperately "I'm a white iThing too" jobs Wich tbh is seriously putting me off.
Does anyone know of a way of ditching the white?
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Hi, newb here, just wonderng if there is any way of changing the casings on the Magic/Sapphire/....?
I'm thinking about getting one but since I am in the UK I can only get one of the desperately "I'm a white iThing too" jobs Wich tbh is seriously putting me off.
Does anyone know of a way of ditching the white?
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Check the Wiki, it has the service manual
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Sapphire
if your good with a tiny screwdriver there is of course a way...
Just a matter of finding the casing, but as soon as a couple people wash them or crack the screen you will find units with good case's on ebay..
bastage said:
if your good with a tiny screwdriver there is of course a way...
Just a matter of finding the casing, but as soon as a couple people wash them or crack the screen you will find units with good case's on ebay..
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Yes that was what I was thinking.
However, I haven't seen any casings anywhere on the net, just battery covers. I remember with the w900i there were casings available pretty much immediately to address VF not giving people choice.
Hey guys! So i completely understand how to completely disassemble this phone due to how easy it is (it only takes ten minutes!). But i was wondering do you guys think it would be worth being out of a phone for like a day (while paint drys, etc.) if i painted the whole thing and got rid of some scratches? Im seriously contemplating doing it but i just wanted your guys opinions and also any ideas on what colors i should use . Thanks!
that could be very bad for one no more warranty and two the paint could flake off and damage the hardware inside i would just skin it if u want to change the color that bad.
Thanks.
Thanks mate. My warranty is actually long gone and i will be getting a new phone shortly. The reason i assumed this would work because i saw a guy do it on the evo in the portal. It was actually a top post for the day. Id think about skinning it but for some reason the difficulty of the project is intriguing me. But i will def take what you said into consideration. Thanks
thats cool just please post pics if u do it im interested to see how that would turn out.
Okay
I'd be glad to post pics but it probobaly wont be untill this weekend because i use my phone too much during the week. I was thinking a white and metallic silver look. What do ya think?
i always liked the flat black look
The htc back housing will take dye better than paint. There was some pretty easy steps way back when. Check out ppcgeeks touch diamond forums, or google it.
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The htc back housing will take dye better than paint. There was some pretty easy steps way back when. Check out ppcgeeks touch diamond forums, or google it.
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Hey thanks man.
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Do you guys any idea how i could paint the hardware buttons to hide all the scratches mine had from when i "let" my sister "play with it. Do you thing if i just buffered it all out with a fine sandpaper or something and then paint around them that would work. Because i figured if i was going to make the whole phoen beautiful then i may as well fix this falw too. If you do not think that part is possible then i guess ill just buy new housing for like 5 bucks. But just lmk. Thanks
I like the chips and scratches on my phone -- it reminds me of Boba Fet's helmet.
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I like the chips and scratches on my phone -- it reminds me of Boba Fet's helmet.
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That is clever
Xperia z3 compact popping display: http://youtu.be/9JrfMjiNB9E
Mine does the same thing. Serms there is a hollow spot with something like tape or maybe a buffer of some kind. Anyway it sort of bugs me. Anyone break one of these down or know why it does this?
That's probably what it is. They put tape inside to reduce creaking and make it feel a little more solid. Original Moto X had a blue silicon pad inside with adhesive on both sides.
This is ridiculous, why would you even press on the screen that hard?!
My G3 or Note 3 don't do that. I can press as hard as I want and the display will crack before it bends. Is the glass bending? I am looking to get a Z3 but I would like to know what is actually moving.
I lightly press my screen and get the same result...it's not pressing hard at all.
What kind of joke is this phone?
So many issues.
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I lightly press my screen and get the same result...it's not pressing hard at all.
What kind of joke is this phone?
So many issues.
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I was going to order one now I don't know... It was tempting with the 10% off for students but seriously why must all good phones have issues? I just wish that my G3 was water proof.
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I lightly press my screen and get the same result...it's not pressing hard at all.
What kind of joke is this phone?
So many issues.
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what the hell? the screen flexes that easily? i've never had a phone that did that...
between this crap, the spontaneous cracks, and the scratch magnet back cover, i'm seriously regretting my purchase
Yep there's a lot going wrong with this phone...you've got to wonder about the legitimacy of all the early glowing reviews.
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Yep there's a lot going wrong with this phone...you've got to wonder about the legitimacy of all the early glowing reviews.
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it's hard to get a feel for build quality when the review just consists of 2-3 hours with the phone. Looks nice, is thin/light, runs well -- A+!
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Yep there's a lot going wrong with this phone...you've got to wonder about the legitimacy of all the early glowing reviews.
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Very happy with the phone myself, but I don't listen to as much of "the sky is falling" crap as others. This doesn't bother me though it is nice there is some bend, probably help with drops versus a straight shatter depending on how it hits..
I have zero bend/give
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I have zero bend/give
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are there production dates stamped on the phone? i'd be curious to see if they switched materials at some point.
or if they're made in different factories
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Very happy with the phone myself, but I don't listen to as much of "the sky is falling" crap as others. This doesn't bother me though it is nice there is some bend, probably help with drops versus a straight shatter depending on how it hits..
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Yeah you might be right actually...then again...plenty of broken screen reports out there
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Very happy with the phone myself, but I don't listen to as much of "the sky is falling" crap as others. This doesn't bother me though it is nice there is some bend, probably help with drops versus a straight shatter depending on how it hits..
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my wife's phone pops when you are looking for it and press alot more than you would ever do during normal use. Not really an issue on this particular phone.
If it would pop just during normal operation I would consider it a problem though.
In this German test the glass back display cracked spontaniously:
http://www.areamobile.de/handys/4275-sony-xperia-z3-compact/testbericht
I tried to test the glass panels in the shop the other day by pressing it with my thumb a bit and I noticed that the front display could be pressed in quite easy, changing the colours on the display. Seems like pretty thin glass, hence the many reports of broken panels I guess.
It reminds me of the old cheap watches you got as as a kid that went all black when you press on the screen. Man i lobe everything else about the phone., well mostly, the other issue i have is terrible speaker phone quality when people are talking on their end. It sounds low and very crackely. Cant have that with my business. Anyone else have the speaker problem? Sigh i was so happy to get this thing and the smooth and fast feel is the best.
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I lightly press my screen and get the same result...it's not pressing hard at all.
What kind of joke is this phone?
So many issues.
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I'll tell you what is the issue. There are lots and lots of people who've bought this phone in a short time and the ones with faulty units are all gathering in communities such as this one. So you will have the illusion that this phone (or any other) is a major problem child, if you look no further than these online communities. It's like concluding that humans are a physically impaired and unhealthy species just because the people in hospitals are mainly sick and wounded ones.
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I'll tell you what is the issue. There lots and lots of people who've bought this phone in a short time and the ones with faulty units are all gathering in communities such as this one. So you will have the illusion that this phone (or any other) is a major problem child, if you look no further than these online communities. It's like concluding that humans are a physically impaired and unhealthy species just because the people in hospitals are mainly sick and wounded ones.
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:good: :good:
Well said :good:
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I'll tell you what is the issue. There are lots and lots of people who've bought this phone in a short time and the ones with faulty units are all gathering in communities such as this one. So you will have the illusion that this phone (or any other) is a major problem child, if you look no further than these online communities. It's like concluding that humans are a physically impaired and unhealthy species just because the people in hospitals are mainly sick and wounded ones.
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I dont feel like playing this lottery, if winning is a nice crack in the phone for no reason though. :crying:
Han Solo in carbonite (walnut)
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Han Solo in carbonite (walnut)
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Thanks bro
Are these wood cases?
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le0.br4zuc4 said:
Are these wood cases?
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Furniture grade. Bamboo is technically a grass, but the walnut, ash, and ebony are all sustainably grown hardwoods from North America.
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How does the toast custom skin process work. I've designed one online and added it to my cart but afraid to pull the trigger since it's $74. Say I went with the ebony can they do the custom image in ash or can it only be burnt into the ebony? About how long did the whole process take from submitting order to you getting it in your hands. Can a custom cutout be applied to the capacitive buttons of front skin instead of the standard cutout? Also can volume rocker, power, and camera covers be ordered in a contrast wood? TIA
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How does the toast custom skin process work. I've designed one online and added it to my cart but afraid to pull the trigger since it's $74. Say I went with the ebony can they do the custom image in ash or can it only be burnt into the ebony? About how long did the whole process take from submitting order to you getting it in your hands. Can a custom cutout be applied to the capacitive buttons of front skin instead of the standard cutout? Also can volume rocker, power, and camera covers be ordered in a contrast wood? TIA
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Sorry for the delayed response!
You pretty much have free rein with a custom cover. Just upload an image file of your design and tell us how you'd like it laid out in the instructions. Once received, our custom cover designer will work with you to get your design all dialed in prior to sending back to your production team to be crafted. You can request certain parts or the entire design be etched into / cut from another wood and inlaid into the main cover, however the inlays can cost an additional $5-10 since it's a bit of a process. You can also email our designer a additional images or text and he'll incorporate it into the design. He will continue to send renderings and even switch up the woods until it's to your liking. If it's not coming out how you'd envisioned it, you're welcome to cancel for a full refund at any time prior to approving a rendering. We keep your design on file for your future covers at discounted pricing since it pretty much bypasses the rendering process. You mess up install, we'll craft you a complimentary replacement. If you your device is replaced under warranty, we'll craft you a replacement at half price. Oh and by request, we'll throw in button covers in other woods; just mention it in the instructions. We also offer complimentary replacement buttons.
You will receive the first rendering by the following business day (Monday - Friday) and Rob is quick to respond. With the high volume of orders, we're at about a 1-2 week craft time, but the whole process should be less than 2 weeks. You can get a better idea of our capabilities by checking out our IG: https://www.instagram.com/toastmade/
As for the capacitive button cutouts, I'm not quite sure what you're going for. If you were wanting us to craft the cutouts in another shape, it would cost a little extra, but Rob can work with you on that.
I think that covers everything. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask!
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Han Solo in carbonite (walnut)
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Sorry for the delayed response!
You pretty much have free rein with a custom cover. Just upload an image file of your design and tell us how you'd like it laid out in the instructions. Once received, our custom cover designer will work with you to get your design all dialed in prior to sending back to your production team to be crafted. You can request certain parts or the entire design be etched into / cut from another wood and inlaid into the main cover, however the inlays can cost an additional $5-10 since it's a bit of a process. You can also email our designer a additional images or text and he'll incorporate it into the design. He will continue to send renderings and even switch up the woods until it's to your liking. If it's not coming out how you'd envisioned it, you're welcome to cancel for a full refund at any time prior to approving a rendering. We keep your design on file for your future covers at discounted pricing since it pretty much bypasses the rendering process. You mess up install, we'll craft you a complimentary replacement. If you your device is replaced under warranty, we'll craft you a replacement at half price. Oh and by request, we'll throw in button covers in other woods; just mention it in the instructions. We also offer complimentary replacement buttons.
You will receive the first rendering by the following business day (Monday - Friday) and Rob is quick to respond. With the high volume of orders, we're at about a 1-2 week craft time, but the whole process should be less than 2 weeks. You can get a better idea of our capabilities by checking out our IG: https://www.instagram.com/toastmade/
As for the capacitive button cutouts, I'm not quite sure what you're going for. If you were wanting us to craft the cutouts in another shape, it would cost a little extra, but Rob can work with you on that.
I think that covers everything. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask!
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Thanks I placed my order already and approved design had on more tweak I wanted some letters burnt through the back. I've emailed the designer, just waiting to hear back hope it's not too late. Thing looks sick btw
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You guys are super nice and patient even with my indecisiveness. Robbie got back to me quick with a revised design and options for ash inlay. I'm waiting on my final rendering with a few touch-ups but I'm sure Robbie will get it done. I will definitely give you guys a good review once I've installed the skin.
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You guys are super nice and patient even with my indecisiveness. Robbie got back to me quick with a revised design and options for ash inlay. I'm waiting on my final rendering with a few touch-ups but I'm sure Robbie will get it done. I will definitely give you guys a good review once I've installed the skin.
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Doood, that looks dope! Good call on V, and can't wait to see it crafted!
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Doood, that looks dope! Good call on V, and can't wait to see it crafted!
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Since you see these things everyday in your opinion should I just get the regular etching for Samsung logo or burn it all the way threw and let the silver come threw from my phone. Also thinking about getting the eyes burnt threw also. I'm really making Rob work today lol
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Doood, that looks dope! Good call on V, and can't wait to see it crafted!
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Since you see these things everyday in your opinion should I just get the logo etched or burnt all the way threw so the silver from phone comes threw. Also was thinking of burning the eyes threw to show silver. What you think?
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Since you see these things everyday in your opinion should I just get the logo etched or burnt all the way threw so the silver from phone comes threw. Also was thinking of burning the eyes threw to show silver. What you think?
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I like the idea, but I think I prefer it sans cutouts. It just looks clean, not too much going on, plus the whole back is protected. :good:
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I like the idea, but I think I prefer it sans cutouts. It just looks clean, not too much going on, plus the whole back is protected. :good:
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Nit sure I understand so you would cut out the logo and leave the eyes alone or just etch the whole design no cutouts?
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Nit sure I understand so you would cut out the logo and leave the eyes alone or just etch the whole design no cutouts?
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Sorry, I meant etch the whole design.
5 opinions later everyone picks same one lol thanks for your help
Hi All,
Has anyone been able to track down somewhere that is selling a replacement back for the Mix? Mine is scratched quite heavily (likely from using a fairly tight sleeve) and I would really like to replace it....Or for any poor soul out there who has damaged their Mix and would like to sell the back. The irony is the sides of the phone are pristine and not a scratch, not so much on the back.
Thanks in advance
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Hi All,
Has anyone been able to track down somewhere that is selling a replacement back for the Mix? Mine is scratched quite heavily (likely from using a fairly tight sleeve) and I would really like to replace it....Or for any poor soul out there who has damaged their Mix and would like to sell the back. The irony is the sides of the phone are pristine and not a scratch, not so much on the back.
Thanks in advance
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And here's me thinking it was virtually impossible to scratch.
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And here's me thinking it was virtually impossible to scratch.
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You are wrong.It is made in China.Enough said.Looks good but who cares about quailty.It is NOT CERAMIC but made to looks like it.
I had it and my suggestion is save money for Galaxy S8+ or something more valuable.
I had to take the pictures with my Galaxy tablet so not the best quality but you get the picture. This is with normal day to day use as well, nothing extreme. I even had the Best Buy film on the back for a few months but got tired of the sharp edges from the film every time i unlocked with the finger print sensor. I am wondering if the chemicals from the glue combined with peeling of the film stripped some of the finish somehow as this is supposed to be so scratch resistant. Maybe just one with a faulty finish.
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I had to take the pictures with my Galaxy tablet so not the best quality but you get the picture. This is with normal day to day use as well, nothing extreme. I even had the Best Buy film on the back for a few months but got tired of the sharp edges from the film every time i unlocked with the finger print sensor. I am wondering if the chemicals from the glue combined with peeling of the film stripped some of the finish somehow as this is supposed to be so scratch resistant. Maybe just one with a faulty finish.
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So the YouTube video is fake or is it your phone, it's been tested against scratches with a hardness of 7, second to none, don't get it. Not one other person complaining I dropped mine when it slipped off a table on it's own while i was in another room,, expecting the worse but not even a mark.
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So the YouTube video is fake or is it your phone, it's been tested against scratches with a hardness of 7, second to none, don't get it. Not one other person complaining I dropped mine when it slipped off a table on it's own while i was in another room,, expecting the worse but not even a mark.
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Sorry, I am not sure what your point is. I am certainly not making it up as per the pictures. I was only asking if anyone had seen the replacement backs anywhere. I absolutely love his phone but have been disappointed how much is has scratched on the back, not questioning the online videos etc.
By the way, what was the purpose of your post? If you have nothing to contribute to solving the question at hand why say anything?
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Sorry, I am not sure what your point is. I am certainly not making it up as per the pictures. I was only asking if anyone had seen the replacement backs anywhere. I absolutely love his phone but have been disappointed how much is has scratched on the back, not questioning the online videos etc.
By the way, what was the purpose of your post? If you have nothing to contribute to solving the question at hand why say anything?
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Suppose my point was because of shortage of the ceramic maybe they sent some out with different materials.
Mine is just fine after a while of use, both in and out of a protective case, side note mine also doesn't have the "cottage" cheese looking blemishes yours seems to have in the pictures. Its possible to have received a "repaired" one instead of a legit one ... especially if it came from a reseller. There are mentions of this on the xiaomi reddit and other places. its extremely scratch resistant, as much so as any Samsung or other device out there that I have dealt with [and I do service work on phones so I have seen plenty of damaged devices - HUGE number of sub standard Samsung's btw - for the value guy ]
Good luck on finding a part supplier, you MAY find one on Aliexpress ... but there more than likely not going to be genuine parts. Vopmart.com
Thanks to everyone for their feedback. I hope I didnt get a refurb etc, that would suck.
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Thanks to everyone for their feedback. I hope I didnt get a refurb etc, that would suck.
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Had a look about couldn't see any anywhere, don't know what the solution is, hope you come up with something.
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Mine is just fine after a while of use, both in and out of a protective case, side note mine also doesn't have the "cottage" cheese looking blemishes yours seems to have in the pictures.
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I think that is a reflection of the popcorn finish from the roof in my bedroom
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I think that is a reflection of the popcorn finish from the roof in my bedroom
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Could you not sell your house buy another and take fresh picture to rule that out
I'm on it! ?
Lol is possible . I also hope you didn't get a refurbished​ one.
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Suppose my point was because of shortage of the ceramic maybe they sent some out with different materials.
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It's not the point of this discussion but I also have tiny scratches beside the lenses​ and fingerprint...
It's not unscratchable...
Nothing is unscratchable :_)