I need to gain access to the micro usb port on the Active. There are many videos on tearing down the s5 but I can't seem to find any info on the active. Does anyone have any information on the tear down sequence for the Active, or any links? Thanks.
insomni said:
I need to gain access to the micro usb port on the Active. There are many videos on tearing down the s5 but I can't seem to find any info on the active. Does anyone have any information on the tear down sequence for the Active, or any links? Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Looks like its here but cost a couple of dollars???? I can't seem to find anything else close.
LuckyColdJohnson said:
Looks like its here but cost a couple of dollars???? I can't seem to find anything else close.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What a strange site. Apparently you have to contact them for information on becoming a client and if you they bless you with this privilege you can then purchase the teardown.
insomni said:
What a strange site. Apparently you have to contact them for information on becoming a client and if you they bless you with this privilege you can then purchase the teardown.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LOL....I know. Dont do it>>>>
Just start taking screws out... You'll get there eventually
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using XDA Free mobile app
Unhived__Mind said:
Just start taking screws out... You'll get there eventually
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
HAHA......Make a you tube vid out of it.
Unhived__Mind said:
Just start taking screws out... You'll get there eventually
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's what I would do.:thumbup:
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
check out the s4 active teardown then see what has changed on the S5 Active and compare. usually its fairly similar and not that much different. Just remember to take your time and dont rush or force anything.
s5 active teardown
Theres only one screw visible. The lcd/digitizer has hella adhesive.Not just around the edges like the S5.Youll more than likely have to replace the screen with any repair on this one and very few screens available so far.
Active Teardown
To repeat, does anyone have any resources for tearing down the S5 Active? There are a number of differences between the S4 active and the standard S5 and you can't just "start taking screws out," as there is only one screw on the back. The LCD/digitizer is one unit and will need to be removed together, but what about the rest of the components? It's not clear how to access the control board. Repeat, does anyone know of any resources for a complete tear down?
I'm working on getting a hold of an S5 active with a broken screen... if I do I'll try to video the teardown and post it.
That'd be great! I think it would be useful to a lot of people. If you're successful, post the link. Good Luck!
here you go
This is as far as I'm going. Heat the edge pry and place wedges. I needed to replace the lcd and digitizer so zero f ' s were given. The lcd has adhesive behind it so I am fairly certain you will break something. Sorry.
heres the link your looking for
Heres the link you needed a while back, dont know if you still do but someone else may need it in the future:
ifixit. com/ Device/ Samsung_Galaxy_S5_Active (minus the spaces, sorry im nes cant post links)
Goodluck -CM
Related
Please help me keep track of replacement parts for this phone. So far I have found:
LCD + Digitizer
OEM Battery Samsung
OEM Battery from eTrade(cheaper)
2A OEM Charger
Rear Housing Sapphire
Rear Housing Grey
Back Camera Module
Flex cable with SIM holder and wireless charging pins
Flex cable with charging port and mic
How to take it apart
Do this at your own risk, remember that you have 1 year warranty, you should first try getting samsung or AT&T to replace.
Would be great if a replacement back was available. I contacted Samsung and they said one is not available and do not have an ETA when it will be.
jeremy1701 said:
Would be great if a replacement back was available. I contacted Samsung and they said one is not available and do not have an ETA when it will be.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hopefully soon. I would prefer a wireless charging back with the seal
joshuadjohnson22 said:
Please help me keep track of replacement parts for this phone. So far I have found:
LCD + Digitizer
OEM Battery
2A OEM Charger
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Even though it's not directly from Samsung, this battery is from the same website as the LCD + Digitizer and it only costs $15. It might be worth posting.
Devo7v said:
Even though it's not directly from Samsung, this battery is from the same website as the LCD + Digitizer and it only costs $15. It might be worth posting.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
added, thanks
I'm on my second s4 now. My first one's USB port died.
I wonder if that's something that would be possible for mere mortals to fix...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2
Dannar said:
I'm on my second s4 now. My first one's USB port died.
I wonder if that's something that would be possible for mere mortals to fix...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah that looks easy to replace.
For the i337 here is the part http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337-charging-port-flex-cable-ribbon.html
You guys are so lucky LCD and digitizer for the active is dirt cheap haha
Sent from my GT-I9505G using Tapatalk 4 Beta
joshuadjohnson22, I found genuine battery covers for anyone that needs it. A bit pricey, but it is all I've seen so far.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Sam...K_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item5d420fce4f
mrmartin86 said:
joshuadjohnson22, I found genuine battery covers for anyone that needs it. A bit pricey, but it is all I've seen so far.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Sam...K_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item5d420fce4f
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks, if someone makes an offer and the seller approves please tell us the amount
*updated with rear housing*
Updated with more content
Amazon has the 2amp charger for 9 bucks 3" cord witch I like
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537
Would be cool if the camera module was swappable with the i9500, hey at least I can dream!
robstunner said:
Would be cool if the camera module was swappable with the i9500, hey at least I can dream!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, if the connectors are the same it would be a simple driver change. We would need a little help but it would be possible. We do not know if they are the same.
tanasczn said:
I contacted Samsung and they said one is not available and do not have an ETA when it will be.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
one? What are you referring to?
joshuadjohnson22 said:
Yeah, if the connectors are the same it would be a simple driver change. We would need a little help but it would be possible. We do not know if they are
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yea, I completely disassembled the s4a already, it's very easy and zedomax has a great tutorial on YouTube, then only problem is two fold. Does it if and is it waterproof
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
robstunner said:
Yea, I completely disassembled the s4a already, it's very easy and zedomax has a great tutorial on YouTube, then only problem is two fold. Does it if and is it waterproof
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Exactly, if it doesn't fit you can buy a replacement back for around 11 (see op) and try to modify and seal. May take some work but it would be sweet!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk 4
thx
joshuadjohnson22 said:
Exactly, if it doesn't fit you can buy a replacement back for around 11 (see op) and try to modify and seal. May take some work but it would be sweet!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wonder if the waterproofing is part of the camera though
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
robstunner said:
I wonder if the waterproofing is part of the camera though
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Only one way to find out
If you can get a replacement housing and a s4 camera sensor and then mod them together... I would use some type of sealant and put it around the edge of the sensor and take a drop of water and see if it gets past the housing. Of course do this before putting your system board in the housing... Just as a test. Not sure if it is worth it to you but if we could successfully mod the S4 camera on the active and keep water proof I think most active users will do it. It appears that samsung thought about using the 13 mp sensor but changed their minds because of supply demands.
If I had some extra money I would give it a shot. But my wife would get mad for me tossing out around 30-50 bucks for just a chance of a working mod. any unmarried people out there willing to try?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk 4
Hey all, just a neat little thing I noticed yesterday: sticky notes (the paper kind) don't stick to the screen of the Nexus 5. I used to sometimes put notes on my phone when I had to remember something later and I tried to do it with my new Nexus 5 and it just fell right off. Cool!
DannyBoy7783 said:
Hey all, just a neat little thing I noticed yesterday: sticky notes (the paper kind) don't stick to the screen of the Nexus 5. I used to sometimes put notes on my phone when I had to remember something later and I tried to do it with my new Nexus 5 and it just fell right off. Cool!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I use Google Keep. It syncs from your PC to the phone and vice-versa.
DannyBoy7783 said:
Hey all, just a neat little thing I noticed yesterday: sticky notes (the paper kind) don't stick to the screen of the Nexus 5. I used to sometimes put notes on my phone when I had to remember something later and I tried to do it with my new Nexus 5 and it just fell right off. Cool!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In 2014 we have google keep.
Any.DO is another great option
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
DannyBoy7783 said:
Hey all, just a neat little thing I noticed yesterday: sticky notes (the paper kind) don't stick to the screen of the Nexus 5. I used to sometimes put notes on my phone when I had to remember something later and I tried to do it with my new Nexus 5 and it just fell right off. Cool!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why are you using "analogic" sticky notes on XXI century?
Just tried. It stuck, but not very well. Probably has something to do with the oleophobic coating, which will likely rub off at some point.
mistahseller said:
In 2014 we have google keep.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nothing wrong with using sticky notes. I have a ton of notes on my iPhone before I switched and always forgot about them.
Just tested, they stick on mine just fine. I suspect it to be a hardware issue, you might want to RMA.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
dinggus said:
Nothing wrong with using sticky notes. I have a ton of notes on my iPhone before I switched and always forgot about them.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
but we are not talking about virtual sticky notes we are talking about physical, I doubt you had a bunch of sticky notes actually on your iPhone.
mistahseller said:
but we are not talking about virtual sticky notes we are talking about physical, I doubt you had a bunch of sticky notes actually on your iPhone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm just saying it's easier to remember something when it's visual.
dinggus said:
I'm just saying it's easier to remember something when it's visual.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
A visual icon displayed on screen should work well also. No glue to deal with either. I can't imagine many physical sticky notes fitting on an iphone.
bblzd said:
A visual icon displayed on screen should work well also. No glue to deal with either. I can't imagine many physical sticky notes fitting on an iphone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does it matter though? I'm just stating if he wants to put a sticky note on his phone, let him.
dinggus said:
Does it matter though? I'm just stating if he wants to put a sticky note on his phone, let him.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
He can use a number pad to text message and stretch out the antenna whenever he gets a phone call while he's at it too.
Some people would be better off served with dumb phones. No point making threads about it however.
bblzd said:
He can use a number pad to text message and stretch out the antenna whenever he gets a phone call while he's at it too.
Some people would be better off served with dumb phones. No point making threads about it however.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The thread was more of telling us sticky notes don't really stick on the phone.
I don't know how you can say some people are better off served with a "dumb phone", since I haven't seen a "dumb" phone since I think the end of 2008. Maybe you can say "some people don't take advantage of all the features a smart phone comes with", then I'd agree.
Has anyone gotten a white screen replacement on their black model? I need a new screen because one part of my screen is unresponsive and I'm out of warranty. I'm planning on buying a new phone later (hopefully nexus 6) but for now I've decided id like to fix my g2 and keep it for a while longer now that I saw its getting lollipop.
So I was wondering does the white screen fit same as black? I'm kinda bored of. The black and since I need a new screen I thought I might as well get a white one. Please only respond if your 100% sure because I don't want to buy it and take apart my phone only to find it doesn't fit the same (which I don't see why it shouldn't but just v want to make sure)
After I may also order a new back cover in white since they're only like 10-20 dollars and just remodel my whole phone
The back cover I have now is adjudged and scratched so I might as well.
Thanks!
Sent from my LG-VS980
Bump. Anyone? I guess I'll just grab a black one just to be safe and just get a white back to get a nice contrast like the nexus 5
Sent from my LG-VS980
Not sure but color really shouldn't make any difference at all...
Sent from my LG-LS980 using XDA Free mobile app
jr71x said:
Not sure but color really shouldn't make any difference at all...
Sent from my LG-LS980 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's what I was thinking too but just wanted to make sure because the materials are slightly different. I'll just send an email over to lg and see if they can give me any useful info.
And does anyone know a good video to follow for replacing a screen? I've never done it with a g2 and it looks pretty complicated when I looked one up. Is there no way to do it without removing the whole mother board and buttons and everything? The guy looked like he was ripping things off so I'm worried about following that video. If anyone knows a reliable one please link it thanks
abdel12345 said:
That's what I was thinking too but just wanted to make sure because the materials are slightly different. I'll just send an email over to lg and see if they can give me any useful info.
And does anyone know a good video to follow for replacing a screen? I've never done it with a g2 and it looks pretty complicated when I looked one up. Is there no way to do it without removing the whole mother board and buttons and everything? The guy looked like he was ripping things off so I'm worried about following that video. If anyone knows a reliable one please link it thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I repair phones for a living.
Swapping the colors will not matter, they all fit the same.
Order the assembly (glass and LCD) part by your G2's model number, as the ribbon cable connectors are different sizes varied by model numbers.
Sent from my VS985 4G using XDA Free mobile app
---------- Post added at 09:17 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:08 AM ----------
Oh, and here is a video tutorial.
Just follow it closely.
http://youtu.be/1Cr94FxMGh4
Sent from my VS985 4G using XDA Free mobile app
RBarnett09 said:
I repair phones for a living.
Swapping the colors will not matter, they all fit the same.
Order the assembly (glass and LCD) part by your G2's model number, as the ribbon cable connectors are different sizes varied by model numbers.
Sent from my VS985 4G using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Great thanks. And do you have any advice? I used to work at a cell phone store but only for a year and the only phone I've fixed was an iPhone because they're relatively easy to do and there lots of guides. For g2 I found only one video for vs980 and it seems really complicated. Should I just take it to someone. who does this for a living? I wanted to do that in the first place but they v wanted to charge me 175 dollars. to fix when I can get a brand new screen for as low as 50-75 dollars so I think the extra 100 is a bit much considering a g2 can easily be bought for 200-300 dollars
abdel12345 said:
Great thanks. And do you have any advice? I used to work at a cell phone store but only for a year and the only phone I've fixed was an iPhone because they're relatively easy to do and there lots of guides. For g2 I found only one video for vs980 and it seems really complicated. Should I just take it to someone. who does this for a living? I wanted to do that in the first place but they v wanted to charge me 175 dollars. to fix when I can get a brand new screen for as low as 50-75 dollars so I think the extra 100 is a bit much considering a g2 can easily be bought for 200-300 dollars
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The video link I posted should help.
Basically they are all the same internally except for different cable connector sizes. All the repair steps are the same.
Watch the video and if it looks like something you don't feel confident doing, I'd definitely recommend taking it somewhere to get repaired.
My shop does take mail-in repairs and we charge $100 flat for G2 screen repairs. Let that be an option too if you feel you must have it repaired. Of course waiting on shipping and all that sucks but you'd likely save a chunk.
But yeah, definitely have someone repair it IF you don't feel confident... you don't want to mess it up beyond repair.
Sent from my VS985 4G using XDA Free mobile app
RBarnett09 said:
The video link I posted should help.
Basically they are all the same internally except for different cable connector sizes. All the repair steps are the same.
Watch the video and if it looks like something you don't feel confident doing, I'd definitely recommend taking it somewhere to get repaired.
My shop does take mail-in repairs and we charge $100 flat for G2's screen repairs. Let that be an option too if you feel you must have it repaired. Of course waiting on shipping and all that sucks but you'd likely save a chunk.
But yeah, definitely have someone repair it IF you don't feel confident... you don't want to mess it up beyond repair.
Sent from my VS985 4G using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Alright thanks. I'll watch that video and see how I feel about it.
Thanks for the offer but I don't think I'll be able to do a mail in since currently this is the only phone I have. If I don't feel confident about it I might just buy a screen and then take it into the old store I worked at. I've been trying to avoid it because I quit but the guys there were nice and reliable so maybe they'll give me a deal
abdel12345 said:
Alright thanks. I'll watch that video and see how I feel about it.
Thanks for the offer but I don't think I'll be able to do a mail in since currently this is the only phone I have. If I don't feel confident about it I might just buy a screen and then take it into the old store I worked at. I've been trying to avoid it because I quit but the guys there were nice and reliable so maybe they'll give me a deal
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Totally know what you mean.
It's really not a bad repair. If you decide to do it, just follow directions and take your time on it. In my opinion, the hardest part of repairing a G2 is getting the plastic back off. Lol.
Good luck with it.
Sent from my VS985 4G using XDA Free mobile app
Hello there.
Just got my N4 yesterday. Started off loving it. Customized it fully. Got everything on it the way I like it. Then started playing with it. Love the new Spen features.
Now the bad. I have had to shut it off, and pull battery multiple times because of overheating, I do not ever, ever have screen brightness on full.
Now on to the camera. This is by far the worst camera I have came across on a device. My N2 was way better. Has anyone had trouble returning their device?
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app
Nope return away and pay 50. Or 75. Fee
BAD ASS NOTE 4
Did you remove the film from the camera? I ask because a lot of people have forgotten to just that.
Regarding your overheating, what were you doing when this happened?
Sent from a mobius strip
The pics look like plasticine or it was taken with an old school camcorder.
Working well here:
Are you overclocking?
BACARDILIMON said:
Nope return away and pay 50. Or 75. Fee
BAD ASS NOTE 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So, even if device is defective, there is a fee?
Temetka said:
Did you remove the film from the camera? I ask because a lot of people have forgotten to just that.
Regarding your overheating, what were you doing when this happened?
Sent from a mobius strip
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes film was removed during first photo, as far as overheating. I had checked email, did a little social media and some messages, I used to axy N2 out and never had an issue with it being hot. I mean I didn't even want to touch the screen.
Karakoram2 said:
Are you overclocking?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nope, still stock ROM. Haven't done anything to the device "yet". I do plan on it, but I do know that now it's a little hard for me, if it can't handle normal conditions, then it really does suck.
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app
Can anyone post some pics of, some inside areas? I did take a couple outside pics and they weren't that bad.
But, I did take about 4 pics, different views, changed some settings, and it got real hot again.
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app
primus123 said:
Can anyone post some pics of, some inside areas? I did take a couple outside pics and they weren't that bad.
But, I did take about 4 pics, different views, changed some settings, and it got real hot again.
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you go to exchange it then you have no charge . but if you return phone cause you don't like it they charge you a restock fee
BAD ASS NOTE 4
something is wrong with your phone, so exchange it for a good one
this is the best phone out now, period..
This is a picture of the phone. I have never seen this original screen protector on this phone before. Usually its the one with the white pen pointing straight upward. Can anyone tell me if this is real?
bluenumber6 said:
This is a picture of the phone. I have never seen this original screen protector on this phone before. Usually its the one with the white pen pointing straight upward. Can anyone tell me if this is real?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just checked out a video and it seems like this front original sticker is the exact same sticker used for the galaxy note 3 but they replaced the 3 with a 4 for this one. Its fake! There is a video of a guy unboxing a known galaxy note 4 clone and it has this exact same sticker.
bluenumber6 said:
This is a picture of the phone. I have never seen this original screen protector on this phone before. Usually its the one with the white pen pointing straight upward. Can anyone tell me if this is real?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you look closely, the ambient light and proximity sensors are a bit under the front speaker, while an original note has its sensors a bit over it. So it's a replica.
bluenumber6 said:
This is a picture of the phone. I have never seen this original screen protector on this phone before. Usually its the one with the white pen pointing straight upward. Can anyone tell me if this is real?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Best bet would be call Samsung. The made it in 2 different plants and are packaged different. Even different boxes
BAD ASS NOTE 4 + BAD ASS GEAR S
Looks very fishy to me.
Where do you get this phone from?
Any pictures of the actually phone? Been seeing some Note 3 stuffed into note 4 boxes.
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app
Temetka said:
Looks very fishy to me.
Where do you get this phone from?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It was a craigslist deal. Now I haven't actually bought it yet. I decided not to. Its too risky. Thanks for your reply
I recommend to download and leave the apk on a removable media so you can test if original or fake https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk
Try the following Youtube links for spotting fake note 4's. Very helpful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5wctoqYkpk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF_BKj3unmg
Meet up at a T-Mobile store; or buy direct from a reliable source. I really hate the "opportunist" ways of some people in society.
I used Craigslist to buy/sell my devices all the time up until say two years ago.
So sad people always trying to get over. It's not worth it to get ripped off anymore people are so evil and try to insult your intelligence.
Sent from my: SM-N910T / SQC100-4 with Tapatalk : PIN 2BFBBCE3: T-Mobile 4G LTE