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I sanded down my nexus, and spray painted it white. Its starting to peel off and look ugly. I went to sprint and told them what happened. And know they say I voided my warranty. Can they do this?
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Lol wut, maybe they where a bit suspecious if you also painted the screen white:-D
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Shark_On_Land said:
I sanded down my nexus, and spray painted it white. Its starting to peel off and look ugly. I went to sprint and told them what happened. And know they say I voided my warranty. Can they do this?
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you definitely voided your warranty. so yes, they can do that.
definitely Voided
Any physical modification of a device other than user replaceable parts voids warranty...
Just go on Ebay. That have OEM replacement back covers, Bezels etc for like $10 each.
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brunswick000 said:
Just go on Ebay. That have OEM replacement back covers, Bezels etc for like $10 each.
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Bezels too? Wow. How does that get replaced?
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HAHAHAHAH that sucks dude
Unless you know your way around small cellphone parts and a heat gun I wouldn't suggest doing it. Just send it out somewhere to have done and save your self a paper weight.
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Thanks, I knew it couldnt be easy, but that's the only thing that has damage on mine. And now the paint issue.
danboard said:
Unless you know your way around small cellphone parts and a heat gun I wouldn't suggest doing it. Just send it out somewhere to have done and save your self a paper weight.
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Successful troll is successful. Well played Shark.
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Successful troll is successful. Well played Shark.
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Yeah he's a pretty decent troll if you look at his post/thread history.
Not me, I save Spray Painting for things like my Model Trains, chairs, fences, those sorts of things.
just put a nice case on it!
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just put a nice case on it!
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I thought about that but I like my phone naked. I saned it down completely like a member did on here. It feels very more stealthily
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"stealthily ".....me likey
For those actually thinking of doing this, I am going to try and paint the battery door white with Plasti-Dip since it just peels off if I dont like it. If you don't know what Plasti-Dip is look it up on youtube.
WTF what went wrong with you ??
How difficult is it to replace the bezel?
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How difficult is it to replace the bezel?
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Not too bad but definitely harder than just swapping the back cover.
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus-S-Teardown/4365/2
Just got this in the mail and its amazing.
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Looks nice! Hows your reception? Is that the grey bumper? Reason I ask is because it looks greenish on thier site. Did you get any type of discount of pay full price?
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Looks nice! Hows your reception? Is that the grey bumper? Reason I ask is because it looks greenish on thier site. Did you get any type of discount of pay full price?
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Reception for me hasn't changed, but then again I'm one of those guys that could care less if I lose a bar.
As for the color it's the grey one I got and its not green at all, I know what you mean by the pics though it does look a tad green but in reality it's extremely close to the titanium grey of the phone, just a bit darker and a matte finish.
Yea and no discount, I actually got it from their Canadian dealer here: www.mobii.ca since I'm in Canada it's just more convenient. roughly $110 cad shipped was the damage.
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Reception for me hasn't changed, but then again I'm one of those guys that could care less if I lose a bar.
As for the color it's the grey one I got and its not green at all, I know what you mean by the pics though it does look a tad green but in reality it's extremely close to the titanium grey of the phone, just a bit darker and a matte finish.
Yea and no discount, I actually got it from their Canadian dealer here: www.mobii.ca since I'm in Canada it's just more convenient. roughly $110 cad shipped was the damage.
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can't seem to find it on there site...
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can't seem to find it on there site...
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Yea it was from a newsletter I subscribed to. You actually have to email them and order it I couldn't order from the site as well.it's a special order
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Yea it was from a newsletter I subscribed to. You actually have to email them and order it I couldn't order from the site as well.it's a special order
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Here's the official site, I think, and you can order from there: http://www.dracodesignusa.com/copy-...uminum-bumper-for-galaxy-note-2-thunder-blue/
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Holy carp! 90 bucks for a bumper?
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Holy carp! 90 bucks for a bumper?
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Yea but it's so worth it lol
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Looks pretty nice but indeed the cost is too high compared to what the unit itself costs. Plus I'm one of those that likes a soft rubber/pattern that provides really good grip and prevents having the phone slip from your hand (that's how my previous one cracked the glass).
Smexy. But not $90 worth of smexy, especially for a bumper. Heck that chinese iPhone look-a-like case costs less and it is a full case.
That looks awesome, covers!
Do you know how the quality compares to sweet armor? I like the look of both, but the sweet armor is on sale right now for $54.
Anyone out there have both of these bumpers?
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That looks awesome, covers!
Do you know how the quality compares to sweet armor? I like the look of both, but the sweet armor is on sale right now for $54.
Anyone out there have both of these bumpers?
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thanks! tbh i think the quality ois realy top notch, a solid bumper for sure, other than that i cannot compare to the sweet armor as i dont have one.
one more thing i forgot to add was that it really doesnt add much bulk to the phone at all the sides of the case a really thin preserving the width of the phone. it does add to the height though which is no biggie
Are the buttons covered ?
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Are the buttons covered ?
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yes the buttons are completely covered and have a nice feeling to it when pressed
is the lip on the back side enough to protect the lens when you place the phone on a table ?
Looking to pick up a metal bumper but I don't want the kind that slide together. I purchased one of those from Ebay a few months ago and I wasn't very happy with it. Looking for something that is a little better quality. The Sweet Armor looked good but it is no longer available in black. Any suggestions?
The draco looks nice, but I can't find any one who has one with our phone for an opinion
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Im just worried about recption problems with metal or aluminum bumpers. Had real bad experience with some when I was still on my iphone 5 and it wasnt those cheap bumpers too.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0guTOyofdM
first vid i found of it. the red one looks sick..but like all metal bumpers including this one - you will suffer one bar loss if not more depending on your signal strength in your area.
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The draco looks nice, but I can't find any one who has one with our phone for an opinion
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Yes it does, I just wish it wasn't $90.00.
I have a Thunder Gray Draco sitting in my mailbox. I'll get pics and do a review when I get home. When I had a Sweet Armor case on my S3 there was no signal loss. The Draco for some reason did drop one bar. Call quality and data connection wise, I didn't notice a difference. I'll check it and see what happens tonight.
iPhone 5 has their antennas all along the aluminum sides. When you put a aluminum bumper on top of that, you're doubling the interference.
Samsung phones are some type of polymer / plastic. Not as much interference. That's why Draco has cases that are half aluminum and half plastic for the iPhone. If there were really issues with reception interference, they would have switch the S3 cases to half and half as well.
Have you seen this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gray-Metal-...546018?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4853eadc22
chipsa964 said:
Have you seen this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gray-Metal-...546018?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4853eadc22
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I just ordered one but in red. Going to see how it is and how recption is as well...
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I just ordered one but in red. Going to see how it is and how recption is as well...
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I think the issue I had with it is that there is a cutout for the antenna that the Asian version of the phone has. If it didn't have that cutout, I would've gotten it.
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I just ordered one but in red. Going to see how it is and how recption is as well...
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Looks like a Draco clone.
Ok, I'm waiting for your review, because if it is positive and you really like it in ordering it before these sell out to
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Ok, I'm waiting for your review, because if it is positive and you really like it in ordering it before these sell out to
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Ill let you guys know what I find out once I get it. Should be here in a few week since its coming from china
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Ah hell, I just ordered it.. Should be here in a couple days.. I'll let you know what I think when I get it
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Ah hell, I just ordered it.. Should be here in a couple days.. I'll let you know what I think when I get it
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Lol...
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at 1/3rd of the price...Probably the same chinese company that is making it for them...
Welp broke the screen on my second phone now. Man if you drop these phones on the corner, the screen Is guaranteed to break. Anyone else have a similar experience? I do have a case on these phones by the way.
ive been lucky, dropped mine a few times and its still good, case is pretty beat up but rather it be beat up than the phone.
That sucks man! I guess I have a good case, I've dropped mine a bunch.....first few times I kinda freaked, now nothing happens, and I pick it up! Sorry for your loss.
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Dropped my phone off 3 stories and only got a minimal scuff above my volume rocker.. sorry man
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I've dropped mine a few times and not a single scratch or scuff ...I'm rockin a otterbox defender!
What case do you have?
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I'm using the Incipito Dual Shine Pro, 3 major drops on the corner and no damage to phone. 2 small cracks in the case though. Better the case then the phone I say. Sorry you weren't so lucky op.
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I dropped my phone many times now and it has 2 dents in the housing and chips around the edge. Thanks to the HTC Flip Case
Morghan said:
Welp broke the screen on my second phone now. Man if you drop these phones on the corner, the screen Is guaranteed to break. Anyone else have a similar experience? I do have a case on these phones by the way.
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...aren't you the guy who had chocolate melt into the phone speaker?
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Shattered the corner on mine that's it
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Rimmir said:
...aren't you the guy who had chocolate melt into the phone speaker?
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Lol I think I remember reading that but I can't remember the OP from that
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Morghan said:
Welp broke the screen on my second phone now. Man if you drop these phones on the corner, the screen Is guaranteed to break. Anyone else have a similar experience? I do have a case on these phones by the way.
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actually no not at all.. dropped this guy many many times and have a couple chips in the metal but the screen is fine. Even the other day im running on a tredmill and flap my headphone wire with my arms as im running.. it fell on the belt i kicked it and it still was fine.
hahah
I have a Otterbox Commuter on mine, and it has seen the concrete floor at work several times without consequence. Invest in a better case.
I spilled bong water on mines and my girl scratched it a little with my keys over top speaker other than that no drop damage and trust it's seen it's fair share. #TOUGH
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Rimmir said:
...aren't you the guy who had chocolate melt into the phone speaker?
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Lol I can't believe anyone remembered that. Yeah that was me unfortunately.
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Morghan said:
Sorry for being absent from the thread. new phone and preparing for family vacation.
Lol I can't believe anyone remembered that. Yeah that was me unfortunately.
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I think it was your picture that made me remember
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I have had some serious drops before this and it was fine. It's weird that it ends up being the small drop on the corner that does it.
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I think it was your picture that made me remember
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Ahh yes I guess it's a pretty recognizable picture lol
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gutrrob said:
I've dropped mine a few times and not a single scratch or scuff ...I'm rockin a otterbox defender!
What case do you have?
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Cruzerlite XDA case. The thing has has protected my phone multiple times till the corner drop.
Sorry for blowing up the thread. Was busy getting my new phone set up and preparing for Christmas vacation. Just now got around to going through the thread
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Yea even a thin case around the phone will prevent this from happening - it will absorb a lot of impact since its a compressible material...
basically w/o a case if u drop it on the front corners it will likely crack the screen
This is because the impact is abosorbed by the metal- which will not compress, it will just push all the force down to the glass screen and crack it.. if they just had a little bit of rubber or plastic between the metal and the glass it would alleviate the impact enough so that the screen wont crack as easily.
I power slammed my phone and the screen broke. HTC makes crappy phones. I'm buying a iPhone
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Hey everyone. Just wanted some opinions on whether your going to put a case on this device or not? I am usually a case guy, but I think I'm going to find it hard to cover up such a gorgeous phone!! Also, do u use screen protectors on this device? Haven't used a protector for the last few phones I've had, GS4, LGG2.
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I don't like to use any cause I love to feel the nice aluminium body and awesome clarity of screen
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It's so dang slippery, I don't know how anyone could not have a case.
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It's so dang slippery, I don't know how anyone could not have a case.
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Guess our hands just aren't as greasy because mine is not slippery at all on the gunmetal finish =)
I'm getting a clear TPU case with no frost.
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It's so dang slippery, I don't know how anyone could not have a case.
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I am having the same problem, too slippery for me to feel comfortable without a case. I also have big hands, so it is a little small for me to hold comfortably without a case. I also find I really miss the kickstand that my previous two phones had, so I am thinking about getting one of the cases that include a kickstand.
I always advocate playing safe cell phone, so I wrap it up. However, with my M7, I will take it out of the case while at work because our floors are carpeted.
One thing though: I'm waiting for the silver M8 to come out on Sprint before upgrading because self-proclaimed "careful" people in the unlocked One forum are reporting scratches on the gold and gray versions. The stock silver One has no coating to scratch.
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subhumanderelict said:
I'm waiting for the silver M8 to come out on Sprint
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Is this really going to happen? That's the one I want. If I knew for sure they were going to offer that, I'd wait to upgrade.
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Is this really going to happen? That's the one I want. If I knew for sure they were going to offer that, I'd wait to upgrade.
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I'm not saying is GOING to happen, but the coating has the potential to scratch.
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I'm not saying is GOING to happen, but the coating has the potential to scratch.
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I don't care about the scratch potential. I'll have a case on it anyway. I would just rather have the silver variant than the gold or gray.
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djjroc007 said:
I don't care about the scratch potential. I'll have a case on it anyway. I would just rather have the silver variant than the gold or gray.
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Oh, I'm sure you'll be fine then. I guess I'm just scared about going bareback -- even if it's just occasionally -- with anything other than silver. Apparently, just resting the non-silver models on a desk is leaving marks.
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Oh, I'm sure you'll be fine then. I guess I'm just scared about going bareback -- even if it's just occasionally -- with anything other than silver. Apparently, just resting the non-silver models on a desk is leaving marks.
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Bareback....not even once. Always wrap! Lol
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think im going to pick up a case in the am... this phone feels way to slippery I don't trust it at all, as for my screen probably going to leave it as is, I have yet to scratch the screen on my evo lte and I've had that since day one so I should b fine with jus the case
I picked up the dot view case. Loving it so far. Gives decent protection too.
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For the first time since my HTC Hero (which I ended up getting Ghost Armor on), I'm going without a case.
Didn't HTC say they would replace a broken screen for free within the first 6 months too?
I never had a case on my M7, but I went through 4 of them for different malfuctions, and each one wound up having a dented corner or scratched up grill. So considering this one is even heavier, I know the damage will be worse.
http://www.spigen.com/htc-one-m8-case-slim-armor.html
Varekai said:
I never had a case on my M7, but I went through 4 of them for different malfuctions, and each one wound up having a dented corner or scratched up grill. So considering this one is even heavier, I know the damage will be worse.
http://www.spigen.com/htc-one-m8-case-slim-armor.html
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That's a nice looking case. Thanks for the link. Being Michigan fan, that blue slate case makes me want the gold phone now. :/
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