Does anybody know if the red trim around the front of the employee edition is removable? I pretty much baby my phones and it already has several nicks and places that the color has been knocked off. It's really cool looking but apparently really easy to mess up also. I actually thought about taking it off and painting it black.
X_man. said:
Does anybody know if the red trim around the front of the employee edition is removable? I pretty much baby my phones and it already has several nicks and places that the color has been knocked off. It's really cool looking but apparently really easy to mess up also. I actually thought about taking it off and painting it black.
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Hi,
The red trim is a part of middle chasis that is glued to display/digitizer assembly. The middle chasis is sold seperately but taking off display and sticking it back to new chasis requires professinal skills. You would probably save a lot of time and effort by taking off the remaining red trim and make it all bla ck, much better if you ask me.
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Semseddin said:
Hi,
The red trim is a part of middle chasis that is glued to display/digitizer assembly. The middle chasis is sold seperately but taking off display and sticking it back to new chasis requires professinal skills. You would probably save a lot of time and effort by taking off the remaining red trim and make it all bla ck, much better if you ask me.
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Thanks for the info. It's not black underneath though its a silver color
X_man. said:
Thanks for the info. It's not black underneath though its a silver color
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It's actually black underneath the silver. You have to be much meaner to it to get the black trim you desire. Silver is for those who've babied the phone.
Oh LOL
Just posting a nice example of this flaw for future references. And yes, it is black underneath, lol.
Semseddin said:
Just posting a nice example of this flaw for future references. And yes, it is black underneath, lol.
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Ahhhh so its not just me. Lol
X_man. said:
Ahhhh so its not just me. Lol
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It is just you, that phone doesn't belong to me Anyway, here's something cool and cheap, fast for you. It will look as good if you do it gently.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsQlJ55Y4cc
Semseddin said:
It is just you, that phone doesn't belong to me Anyway, here's something cool and cheap, fast for you. It will look as good if you do it gently.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsQlJ55Y4cc
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Cool thanks !
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Cool thanks !
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Not sure how that scratch video helps with this problem. But know not just you. My red is peeling away silver in a few places, down to the black plastic in others. I wonder if you could buy the adhesive foil in red again from somewhere. Otherwise I guess a coat of fingernail polish is probably the next best thing.
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Man it's like the trim is a wear indicator of when it'll be time to get a new phone. Going going going.....goo
I wish I had a red bezel!
Couldn't you just get some painters tape and tape off everything but the trim and paint it red again? Maybe even do a gold or what ever you desire?
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Here's the deal, I had an iPhone 3gs long time ago. That shiny metal frame around the screen was just not for me. I tought : "Why not brush this thing up?" I asked my friend Google (maybe in 2009) and did it. Just amazing.
What do you guys think about doing that on the nexus 4 ?
file it down to black maybe.. mines already dented.. looks really ugly! unless i paint it 0.0
If you want to, go for it. I'm also one of those that took some sandpaper to the chrome bezel because I also thought it was always scuffed pretty bad after normal use, and after doing that it looked awesome. Also helped with the resale value back when I got my first android device (Infuse 4G).
Main thing about the N4 though, to its benefit the shiny trim is a dark chrome, which imo looks right, plus mine is covered up by my case for the time I had it thus far and she hasn't got beat up too bad yet.
I say go for it, if it looks sweet, you'll probably be the founder of this technique and have a bunch of people follow. If not, it'll still be unique.
Result
I did a little bit at the corner just to see how is it under the chrome. I'm sad it's plastic. Anyway here are some pics of how it looks like under the
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxQ1eQGIPLftcVRCRmx6cTBHdzA/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxQ1eQGIPLftUE5UaGIzVG1qTUE/edit?usp=sharing
Why would you want to screw up such a shinny bazel?
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Underground_XI said:
Why would you want to screw up such a shinny bazel?
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I thougt it was an aluminium frame. I prefer brushed or anodised aluminium. That's what I did with my old iPhone 3GS long time ago, it was beatiful.
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I think it will sorta ruin the look''' maybe file it down to black? Because the chrome on the nexus 4 looks nice and fitting but if its dented or scratched like mine. You could try
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you can tell something is metal or not from the temperature difference, the bezel is plastic because its not cold, aluminum would be especially cold
ouch that looks horrible.. worse than any minor scratching/nicks you might have already had.. now it looks like garbage
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you can tell something is metal or not from the temperature difference, the bezel is plastic because its not cold, aluminum would be especially cold
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Damn, you're right, forgot this "detail". Prick I am.
ingenious247 said:
ouch that looks horrible.. worse than any minor scratching/nicks you might have already had.. now it looks like garbage
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Dude, wait! it's only a little corner I didn't sand papered all the frame.
eh.. just do the whole thing now and give it a custom paint job.
like red and then get the red leather dbrand skin for the back.. something like that
Dropped my phone, bezel down from about 1 metre. Totally squashed the bezel, my phone has a 'lip' now, thanks to the bezel that got squashed. Great way to protect my front camera
I always thought of Rhino-lining a phone, but I never got around it.
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I always thought of Rhino-lining a phone, but I never got around it.
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What do you mean about rhino-lining ?
There's this company that makes super tough protectors, it's called Rhino-something. It's so tough that it protects against drops and glass cracking and all.
I think so.
ismethajametovic said:
I always thought of Rhino-lining a phone, but I never got around it.
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After a little research : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=753781
Man, are you kiding ?
That's what people use as an alternative to protect their trucks bed instead of the plastic liner. Its what I got in mine(different brand). I've seen a truck had the whole paint job done with it... looks closer to a slight textured matte finish. The phone in that link was crap. If you do want something like this on your phone, look for the ones than have less texture/clumps. Speedliner is smoother and they also sell spray cans of that stuff at the auto parts store.
fegone said:
After a little research : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=753781
Man, are you kiding ?
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Looks dope to me. Now, that thing can survive an nuclear blast.
ismethajametovic said:
Looks dope to me. Now, that thing can survive an nuclear blast.
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so can this, and it doesn't look nearly as awful!
yeah, bulk is definitely added, but if you're that worried about protecting your phone, it's worth it.
I'm not using a case and once you use cases, the chrome tends to get scratched up pretty bad.
How do you guys prevent it?
Can I buy a new body like I usually do with a note 2?
How do you fix the scratches? Visible in light but not dim light
Case prevents scratching
Yes but not to the chrome finish on the corners
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I'm not using a case and once you use cases, the chrome tends to get scratched up pretty bad.
How do you guys prevent it?
Can I buy a new body like I usually do with a note 2?
How do you fix the scratches? Visible in light but not dim light
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This is Exactly what I'm worried about. No matter what you phone is, inside a case, it will get the small scratches due to dust and particles collecting inside the case. Those dust and particles will always be rubbing on your phone, rear and the metal/chrome. I guess this is not something you can avoid unless you go butt naked lol. Ah, what to do.
Cerv3r said:
I'm not using a case and once you use cases, the chrome tends to get scratched up pretty bad.
How do you guys prevent it?
Can I buy a new body like I usually do with a note 2?
How do you fix the scratches? Visible in light but not dim light
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I have the same issue, i have a spigen ultra capsule case on it, and i have had it on the second the phone came out of the box. Now i have scratches on the top and bottom of the front side of the chrome bezel.
This stinks, makes me wonder why sammy didnt anodize the aluminum... ;(
Same here it made me mad but I guess since it's inside the case it won't bother me but indeed makes me mad ?
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I was just about to post a thread about this. Man this sucks....I just noticed this today....there are scratches all around the RIM on the metal part.
My only guess is to use a dremel to smooth it out? GRRRRRR...
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I'm not using a case and once you use cases, the chrome tends to get scratched up pretty bad.
How do you guys prevent it?
Can I buy a new body like I usually do with a note 2?
How do you fix the scratches? Visible in light but not dim light
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Should have used the samsung smart cover. No scratches and I put it in my pocket with my car keys
Maybe I'll try this if it gets worse.
http://youtu.be/EZuYzQrIHjA
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That looks tempting, however, I'm curious how it'll do peeling off the gray coating? What lies beneath?
If you look at your USB 2.0 port, you'll see white around the edges....wonder if that's painted ceramic white?
I think our frame is both aluminum and magnesium.
Any takers on giving this a shot on the Note 4 and posting pictures? LOL ....
scoobrel said:
Maybe I'll try this if it gets worse.
http://youtu.be/EZuYzQrIHjA
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iunlock said:
That looks tempting, however, I'm curious how it'll do peeling off the gray coating? What lies beneath?
If you look at your USB 2.0 port, you'll see white around the edges....wonder if that's painted ceramic white?
I think our frame is both aluminum and magnesium.
Any takers on giving this a shot on the Note 4 and posting pictures? LOL ....
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If i wasn't worried about scratching the gray area i would definitely try it. But for now I'll wait to see if anybody comes up with a better solution. I wish Samsung had made it brushed aluminum instead of chrome.
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I hear ya .... I'm sure there will be some kind of trick that pops up...
As for the design.....eh learning curve....all good.
scoobrel said:
If i wasn't worried about scratching the gray area i would definitely try it. But for now I'll wait to see if anybody comes up with a better solution. I wish Samsung had made it brushed aluminum instead of chrome.
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Do you guys have the black version or the white of the note 4?
The_MutenRoshi said:
Do you guys have the black version or the white of the note 4?
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I have the black, but think that both have the issue.
pierrekid said:
Should have used the samsung smart cover. No scratches and I put it in my pocket with my car keys
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Yeah but here's what happens with one small drop with the s view flip cover, I'm soo mad! It actually don't even look as bad in the pictures, but they're actual chunks missing
yeah the metal is only a paper thin strip of metal wrap to a plastic frame.
Put a band-aid over it and perhaps a time for a case? Then you won't have to see the scars.
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Yeah but here's what happens with one small drop with the s view flip cover, I'm soo mad! It actually don't even look as bad in the pictures, but they're actual chunks missing
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iunlock said:
Put a band-aid over it and perhaps a time for a case? Then you won't have to see the scars.
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Haha yu know what's messed up is my case was delivered the next day.. Story of my life.. But yeah case already on!
Maybe tcut?? Haha
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Yeah but here's what happens with one small drop with the s view flip cover, I'm soo mad! It actually don't even look as bad in the pictures, but they're actual chunks missing
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Everyone knows woman are the most clumsy. Yea I have scratches on my chrome. Bothered me a day that's it. I am very careful with my devices only time I'll **** up that bad is if I was Wasted! Which I hardly am never. Yea it will get scratched no matter how careful you are. I hate it to but I'm not anal about it either, I'm sure we can use vegetable oil to scuff it off. It's nothing would still be shiny .
I managed to ding up my watch pretty bad crashing my skateboard and haven't been able to find any parts for the G Watch R. Does LG sell parts for it or am I stuck scanning ebay for a replacement housing?
ATM there are no spare parts available, We will see those slowly coming to market eventually.
Can you post a picture so I can see the problems? It's ruined that bad that it cannot be repaired?
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ATM there are no spare parts available, We will see those slowly coming to market eventually.
Can you post a picture so I can see the problems? It's ruined that bad that it cannot be repaired?
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It is just cosmetic, screen and device are fully functional. I'm very impressed with the durability, as I was going 20+mph and fell with all my weight on it
File the top of the bezel down smooth. It will look better and be a uniform gray circle on the bezel.
Darnell_Chat_TN said:
File the top of the bezel down smooth. It will look better and be a uniform gray circle on the bezel.
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I love you.
Looks great. I've seen another post about how to sand it down which came our really nice, but this looks amazing. How did you get it that beautiful and flawless glossy surface?
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Looks great. I've seen another post about how to sand it down which came our really nice, but this looks amazing. How did you get it that beautiful and flawless glossy surface?
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I used a higher grit sanding sponge until all the paint and imperfections were gone, then followed up with 3000 grit from auto zone. Used Mothers polishing cream to finish it off
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I used a higher grit sanding sponge until all the paint and imperfections were gone, then followed up with 3000 grit from auto zone. Used Mothers polishing cream to finish it off
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Excellent job!
You should offer your services to others for a respectable fee .
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Darnell_Chat_TN said:
Excellent job!
You should offer your services to others for a respectable fee .
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If people were willing to ship their watches to me I'd be more than happy to. Though I don't think the finish will last too long as it doesn't have a clear coat on it
What about fixing a cracked screen any ideas still can't find any parts
hinrg said:
What about fixing a cracked screen any ideas still can't find any parts
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i'm afraid no, but how??
Mrwebente said:
i'm afraid no, but how??
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I still have no [email protected] idea how i did that Still cant find any parts and LG want $250 so they can jam that!
Heya.
I've had my nexus 6 for a week, totally loving it. But I recently noticed a mark, or stain on the back cover. I tried cleaning it away with some alcohol but it didn't fade. From the position of the mark I've figured out it's the jeans! I'll be washing those. However I don't know how to remove the stain, I heard chloride solutions might do the trick, but I'm afraid that'll bleach the cover. Fyi, I have the midnight blue version.
Does anyone have any advice? :s
I cannot see how jeans colour could run enough to stain a phone yet be persistent enough to withstand alcohol :/
rootSU said:
I cannot see how jeans colour could run enough to stain a phone yet be persistent enough to withstand alcohol :/
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Well now, I assure you it's happended :s, sadly. The stain isn't too noticedable though thanks to the already blue color of my cover, but the stain is darker. When most noticable is when holding the phone in an angle so the light reflects on it.
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Well now, I assure you it's happended :s, sadly. The stain isn't too noticedable though thanks to the already blue color of my cover, but the stain is darker. When most noticable is when holding the phone in an angle so the light reflects on it.
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What I meant was perhaps the stain is from something else.
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What I meant was perhaps the stain is from something else.
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Aha, Well I don't know if it's a jeans stain, but from the evidence, that's my conclusion. The phone is abit big for my pocket, so a bit of it sticks out. The stain looks like a line, which fits perfect to the edge of my pocket.
Hmm. That could even be a "polish" where its rubbed it and buffed it up a bit.
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Hmm. That could even be a "polish" where its rubbed it and buffed it up a bit.
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Friction ain't science-fiction
So?, any ideas or clues on what could remove it? or is it suck forever?
If it's rubbed away from friction/rubbing, you might be stuck with it. If you're really worried about it, I believe replacement backs are cheap on eBay. However, for now, you can probably invest in a Slickwraps or dbrand skin and hope that the vinyl can withstand the the issue causing the markings on your phone.
Stop wasting your time, here you go. The are many more sellers that sell this back cover, they are all OEM.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Battery-Doo...794?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cedb2ad92
Here is also a video how to do the installation, enjoy.
https://youtu.be/NaTkQ0JPyS8
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Just get one of these! Stylish, easy, awesome! BAM! done.
https://slickwraps.com/devices/phones/android/google-nexus-6.html
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If it's rubbed away from friction/rubbing, you might be stuck with it. If you're really worried about it, I believe replacement backs are cheap on eBay. However, for now, you can probably invest in a Slickwraps or dbrand skin and hope that the vinyl can withstand the the issue causing the markings on your phone.
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You can also buy a $10 skin for the back. Pretty nice options: https://dbrand.com/shop/nexus-6
That's what I'm headed for.
I got a knock off dot view case for Christmas and now there is purple sticky stuff coming out from the inside front cover right underneath the magnet.
Anyone know what that is?
I haven't had that problem with mine, but I'm going to guess that it's some kind of glue?
Purple goo?
I've never seen purple goo!
Nobody's got purple goo!
Let us see the purple goo!!
(picture's pleaaase)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVw7O2m3HDs
Giblet-dono said:
Purple goo?
I've never seen purple goo!
Nobody's got purple goo!
Let us see the purple goo!!
(picture's pleaaase)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVw7O2m3HDs
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Kind of hard to take a picture of it because it is hard to see but here you go.
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Kind of hard to take a picture of it because it is hard to see but here you go.
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I suspect, it might be magnetic goo..
When using an actual magnet it's easy to break it, or damage your screen when something goes wrong..
So they might opt for a magnetic type of goo..
In any case, If I were you I'd get a new case and this time an original, have been using mine for nearly 2 years on a daily basis, and no goo!
Giblet-dono said:
I suspect, it might be magnetic goo..
When using an actual magnet it's easy to break it, or damage your screen when something goes wrong..
So they might opt for a magnetic type of goo..
In any case, If I were you I'd get a new case and this time an original, have been using mine for nearly 2 years on a daily basis, and no goo!
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I had an original but it was not easy to use one handed like this one is and it broke too. Some of the edges just snapped off and now my phone falls out when using it. I may find another knock off or something.
Just avoid the Dot View cases. It's great at first but it's a crappy investment. Over a few months the corners get loose and eventually your phone literally falls out of the case. I was unlucky and an entire corner of my phone's display was blackened because of repetitive drops to kitchen tile.
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Just avoid the Dot View cases. It's great at first but it's a crappy investment. Over a few months the corners get loose and eventually your phone literally falls out of the case. I was unlucky and an entire corner of my phone's display was blackened because of repetitive drops to kitchen tile.
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Never had that problem, tho I recently got a new case because the old one started to show signs of wear