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I tried the old sugar cube trick and I didn't see anything coming off. Has anyone been able to remove the logo?
I've seen a few posts about this and haven't seen anyone successful yet.
I don't think anyone has done it yet. But really, I don't see how it's that useful. I mean, I guess if you're not using it on AT&T then I could see why it might be a little weird, but otherwise it doesn't take away from the aesthetics of the phone.
I haven't tried myself on my Tilt, but it works with other phones when the logo on on a metal surface (make sure its not plastic)
But acetone at my girl's nailshop works great. I'll try with my Kaiser today.
goodbye clearcoat!
decimusmaximus7 said:
I tried the old sugar cube trick and I didn't see anything coming off. Has anyone been able to remove the logo?
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Ya can't be ashamed that you got it cheaper than others can you??
Best thing is not to remove it as the previous poster has mentiond as it may damage the clear-coat surface starting gradual surface stripping.
Try covering it with a fancy logo sticker of your own design, then you would have a really unique device!!
we3zy said:
I haven't tried myself on my Tilt, but it works with other phones when the logo on on a metal surface (make sure its not plastic)
But acetone at my girl's nailshop works great. I'll try with my Kaiser today.
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Hey let me know the result.
Uh oh... i see some bad news coming. I'd bet once it's removed, there are permanent lettering marks where it was previously. Anxiously awaiting results.....
Would the old sugar cube method work? Or is the abrasiveness issue different for a metal surface?
I gave a few passes with the sugar cube, didn't seem to be doing anything so gave up.
Does anyone use the screen covers or anything like it? Or does anyone think its pointless? Need some guidance on what to do. Thanks!
professortrev said:
Does anyone use the screen covers or anything like it? Or does anyone think its pointless? Need some guidance on what to do. Thanks!
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i didn't think i did when i got my first g1 but then my jeans put a few small scratches in the screen so when i got second phone a week ago i ordered the ZAGG invisibleshield for it, i haven't gotten it yet but should tomorrow or the next day, but i would definitely recommend getting one.
The absolute best protector I've ever used is the one made by Seidio. It's a dry install and the film is as smooth as the screen itself. I've also used the Zagg Invisible Shield..it's nearly inpenetrable, but it takes away much of the smoothness of the original screen, so your finger won't glide as smoothly. It's texture is also very much like orange peel. Also, you have to use a wet method to install this...it's not really a big deal, but some are weary of taking the risk.
Right now, I'm using the Clear Protector, which is a lot like Zagg, but smoother in texture. Kind of in between the two. Definitely closer to the Zagg though, and the install is done the same way.
For what it's worth, I've thought about it a lot recently. I'm so anal, that if any part of my phone got beat up i'd be irritated and looking to replace it. So if it falls hard enough to scratch the screen either way, it'll probably be getting replaced shortly thereafter... but I also have a dedicated pocket where I don't put anything in with my phone, so I don't have to worry about things like key scratches.
Cliff's notes: You probably don't need one if you're like me...but if you're not, look at the Seidio or Clear Protector.
@uansari1 completely off topic, but i noticed that i can't get the stock cupcake download off of google's code page, so thank you for uploading it somewhere else
i use the screen protectors from tmobile for the mt3g on my g1. they fit perfect and work really well. 10 bucks for 2 was a little steep i thought, but i got to cover both my g1's so it was worth it!
david1171 said:
i didn't think i did when i got my first g1 but then my jeans put a few small scratches in the screen so when i got second phone a week ago i ordered the ZAGG invisibleshield for it, i haven't gotten it yet but should tomorrow or the next day, but i would definitely recommend getting one.
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I have the ZAGG full body cover. It's not bad. The protection is great, it ever saved me from cracking my screen a few times butcause of the way it's bonded. The only things I don't care for is the fact that it kinda looks like an orange peel, (you understand when you put it on), and your fingers stick to, rather than glide across the screen.
david1171 said:
@uansari1 completely off topic, but i noticed that i can't get the stock cupcake download off of google's code page, so thank you for uploading it somewhere else
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You're welcome.
Thanks everyone for their input. I think I'm going to get the Seidio one.
Anyone use their case?
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/csr2tmg1-bk.htm
s15274n said:
Anyone use their case?
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/csr2tmg1-bk.htm
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its o.k. it adds noticeable bulk
s15274n said:
Anyone use their case?
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/csr2tmg1-bk.htm
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Make sure you read the directions... Seidio puts a nice tab on their protectors to make installation a breeze. Just make sure your screen is totally dust-free first.
Herro peoples!
I want to buy a skin for my Nexus (not a "case").
I was wondering if there is a skin out there that is pure white. What I mean by that is a skin that is just white, with no menu button designs, NOTHING but white. If there is a white skin with cut outs for the menu buttons (so that they appear black when not turned on and glow white when active) I would be more interested in that though.
I desperately want to turn my "white" nexus to a completely white phone . If there is another way to do this besides skins, like changing the face cover or whatever please tell me.
Thanks ahead of time!
...Could I suggest a spray paint bottle ?
You can buy a bezel online and paint it white. You can also get an already white back cover. That's the whitest you'll get, since there's no screen with a white portion.
withinsea said:
...Could I suggest a spray paint bottle ?
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LOL. Naw I'm good. Some other guy tried that on the forums somewhere... I'm not that desperate...
polobunny said:
You can buy a bezel online and paint it white. You can also get an already white back cover. That's the whitest you'll get, since there's no screen with a white portion.
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My phone is already the white Nexus S from Telus so the battery cover won't be needed. I might try the bezel.
Unique skins (http://www.uniqueskins.com/Products/Samsung/Custom+Samsung+Nexus+S+Skin?t=c) and decalgirl (http://www.decalgirl.com/category.view/Samsung-Google-Nexus-S-Skins) both have a white skin... Unique skins also let's you make your own skins so I can make a solid white one. I'll try that before anything else. Only worries are that the skins won't cover the 2 sides of the front screen that are black, only the other areas (only the top speaker area and bottom buttons area). I'd get upset if that happened lol. So I am going to end up getting a pure white case too
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LOL. Naw I'm good. Some other guy tried that on the forums somewhere... I'm not that desperate...
My phone is already the white Nexus S from Telus so the battery cover won't be needed. I might try the bezel.
Unique skins (http://www.uniqueskins.com/Products/Samsung/Custom+Samsung+Nexus+S+Skin?t=c) and decalgirl (http://www.decalgirl.com/category.view/Samsung-Google-Nexus-S-Skins) both have a white skin... Unique skins also let's you make your own skins so I can make a solid white one. I'll try that before anything else. Only worries are that the skins won't cover the 2 sides of the front screen that are black, only the other areas (only the top speaker area and bottom buttons area). I'd get upset if that happened lol. So I am going to end up getting a pure white case too
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The decal girl one looks like it has sides (and there's a solid white one). Dunno about the uniqueskin one. Since you already have a white back cover, there's only the bezel left.
Edit: It has the buttons though. >_>
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The decal girl one looks like it has sides (and there's a solid white one). Dunno about the uniqueskin one. Since you already have a white back cover, there's only the bezel left.
Edit: It has the buttons though. >_>
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Eh I;m actually not that upset about t having buttons I'd still get it LOL. Tough choices... I either make my own solid white skin on unique skin without (assuming) buttons or get the decagirl one with buttons... Which would look nicer?
Just to help you out some, I was trying to find actual pictures of the Decalgirl skin on a nexus s, I found one review. Here is a good idea what the phone would look like with the skin on, you just have to imagine it white Like I said in my thread about Decalgirl skins, when mine arrives I'll take some pictures. Hope this helped!
http://mommysmemorandum.com/decalgirl-giveaway-revie/
Drike19 said:
Just to help you out some, I was trying to find actual pictures of the Decalgirl skin on a nexus s, I found one review. Here is a good idea what the phone would look like with the skin on, you just have to imagine it white Like I said in my thread about Decalgirl skins, when mine arrives I'll take some pictures. Hope this helped!
http://mommysmemorandum.com/decalgirl-giveaway-revie/
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+1 (Wish I could give you +3 lol)
I was looking for something to show what it looks like on the phone screen but I couldn't find anything. Probably just being lazy. Thanks man, now I REALLY want that white skin XD ... + A white mercury silicon case ;P they be bawse
Hm I wonder if it is possible to get rid of the menu button print on the bottom... White-out/marker or paint ....? Or would it look nicer with the menu buttons... decisions decisions....
309041291a said:
+1 (Wish I could give you +3 lol)
I was looking for something to show what it looks like on the phone screen but I couldn't find anything. Probably just being lazy. Thanks man, now I REALLY want that white skin XD ... + A white mercury silicon case ;P they be bawse
Hm I wonder if it is possible to get rid of the menu button print on the bottom... White-out/marker or paint ....? Or would it look nicer with the menu buttons... decisions decisions....
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No problem always willing to help!
I believe when you get the skin you don't have to use the cutouts, you can leave them on to cover up, we shall find out tomorrow or Friday.
Drike19 said:
No problem always willing to help!
I believe when you get the skin you don't have to use the cutouts, you can leave them on to cover up, we shall find out tomorrow or Friday.
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Can't wait XD
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
***** EDIT:
I went ahead and bought one too and a white case. So when they come in the mail I'll slap them on and post pics in the thread I opened up.
The pics are already posted, here is a link to my thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447778
Hey guys, I broke my black Xperia Z's back glass and I was wondering if you guys would have some creative ideas of what to do?
One example, though it would only work on white ones, is this:
http://smartphones.wonderhowto.com/...ken-rear-glass-panel-look-less-broke-0139899/
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Hey guys, I broke my black Xperia Z's back glass and I was wondering if you guys would have some creative ideas of what to do?
One example, though it would only work on white ones, is this:
http://smartphones.wonderhowto.com/...ken-rear-glass-panel-look-less-broke-0139899/
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Glow in the dark paint?
TracerBullitt said:
Glow in the dark paint?
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Except for being annoying when putting the phone in its dock for the night, this is such a cool idea!
Ideally, though, you should just avoid cracking the glass
Rekoil said:
Except for being annoying when putting the phone in its dock for the night, this is such a cool idea!
Ideally, though, you should just avoid cracking the glass
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could you not put a mirror like screen protector on the back? Not the most creative but probably the only one that will cover the cracks on the purple or black phones.
rotkiv3451 said:
Hey guys, I broke my black Xperia Z's back glass and I was wondering if you guys would have some creative ideas of what to do?
One example, though it would only work on white ones, is this:
http://smartphones.wonderhowto.com/...ken-rear-glass-panel-look-less-broke-0139899/
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It might work if you use acrylic paint, like they paint models with. That rubs off quite easily, but you'd have to work fast, as it also drys quite quickly.
I used white acrylic on some airsoft guns I had, to highlight the lettering on the body, and it was very hardwearing.
My dbrands.com skin came today for my OP3. It looks and feels great. They are now shipping if you want one. The installation is easy just follow the video on their website. Mine is yellow top and bottom with blue carbon back. Mahogany front.
lol omg how hilarious, i was just getting ready to create my own thread of this, i got mine in today too, i'll just share mine on ur post too
i like urs, great job on applying urs, the top and bottoms was a pain in the a... for me, but the easiest skin i have ever applied, no bubbles or anything, i don't think it will last long but at least they gave me 2 of them.
it does feel really nice and great quality (no cheap), no longer keeps slipping either
Top/Bottom/Logo - Red
Back/Camera - Matte Black
Ha ha good timing then. Yours looks nice too. I agree that it's an easy to apply skin. The tops and bottom was a pain. The key I found is use a little more heat on the tabs. My top doesn't look as good as the bottom. With the extras I'll just replace it if it bugs me too much.
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Ha ha good timing then. Yours looks nice too. I agree that it's an easy to apply skin. The tops and bottom was a pain. The key I found is use a little more heat on the tabs. My top doesn't look as good as the bottom. With the extras I'll just replace it if it bugs me too much.
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thank u
lol yeah same for me, i heated it up too and seemed to help, i can feel it on the edges though, i will get used to it, but great product and inexpensive too, i have one applied to my surface too
good look
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good look
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Are you able to use your case with the skin?
All designs are looking awesome!
How well do these skins typically hold up in respect to edges peeling up, etc. i do not like using cases but would need a skin on an aluminum bodied phone.
My main concern would be the edges peeling back up due to use and pulling out of pocket all the time, or even just moving around in the pocket.
I have used another type of skin before and sometimes it does ok but other times it only lasts a day. Granted the skin i used did not fully wrap around to the front, more for back protection
Bradl79 said:
lol omg how hilarious, i was just getting ready to create my own thread of this, i got mine in today too, i'll just share mine on ur post too
i like urs, great job on applying urs, the top and bottoms was a pain in the a... for me, but the easiest skin i have ever applied, no bubbles or anything, i don't think it will last long but at least they gave me 2 of them.
it does feel really nice and great quality (no cheap), no longer keeps slipping either
Top/Bottom/Logo - Red
Back/Camera - Matte Black
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How is the difference in texture between the Colour series and the Matte Black?
And anyone here know how the texture of the Concrete is?
lonnydub said:
My dbrands.com skin came today for my OP3. It looks and feels great. They are now shipping if you want one. The installation is easy just follow the video on their website. Mine is yellow top and bottom with blue carbon back. Mahogany front.
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that looks great, Swedish colours?
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oh wow that looks awesome!
I got a copper/black titanium combo unpacked on the desk next to me but I'm waiting on the improved howto apply video
https://twitter.com/dbrandSkins/status/747258068191350784
lordred12345 said:
that looks great, Swedish colours?
Nope. Just like blue and yellow. Wish the blue was a hair darker to match Michigan colors and my car.
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INFRNL said:
How well do these skins typically hold up in respect to edges peeling up, etc. i do not like using cases but would need a skin on an aluminum bodied phone.
My main concern would be the edges peeling back up due to use and pulling out of pocket all the time, or even just moving around in the pocket.
I have used another type of skin before and sometimes it does ok but other times it only lasts a day. Granted the skin i used did not fully wrap around to the front, more for back protection
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So far the only issue or disappointment I have is with the front. It picks up the dust and hairs from my pocket and did get the side edge of the front screen to shift some. The back I have no complaints. No shifting, peeling, or residue collecting hairs like the front.
For longevity someone who's had these skins on longer will need to chime in. This is my first experience.
Looks awesome guys!
Boosted OP3
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How is the difference in texture between the Colour series and the Matte Black?
And anyone here know how the texture of the Concrete is?
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it feels kinda like a less grainy sandstone like the oneplus one and two have, i love it
Bradl79 said:
it feels kinda like a less grainy sandstone like the oneplus one and two have, i love it
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The Matt Black or the Concrete?
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The Matt Black or the Concrete?
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sorry, the matte black
Am loving the look of these will have to see if I want to use one instead of my case to take away some of the bulk
I've got a really good set up coming in the post
Here's a couple different variations of Dbrand skins I have done for the OnePlus 3. I am about to do black carbon w/ blue carbon accents. They fit really well and add a lot of protection and extra grip. I am very happy with it.
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sorry, the matte black
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Thanks!
Do the matte black and the color series have the same texture?