Fixing a Lanyard or Wrist strap to XDAIIs. Any Ideas? - MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General

There's no post or hole for fixing. Anyone got an idea how to achieve this?

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Can you not fix something to the case??

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Unlocking from magnets

So I have my Tilt 2. Flashed on the 11-03 Leo Energy rom. I have the old leather HTC case from my old tilt with the magnetically secured flap. When I get it near the magnets it will wake up and unlock my phone in the case. Every single time. Is anyone else having this issue? And if so is there a way around it besices getting a non magnetic case?
chicobrown726 said:
So I have my Tilt 2. Flashed on the 11-03 Leo Energy rom. I have the old leather HTC case from my old tilt with the magnetically secured flap. When I get it near the magnets it will wake up and unlock my phone in the case. Every single time. Is anyone else having this issue? And if so is there a way around it besices getting a non magnetic case?
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This is a well-known problem. The magnet makes the phone think you're sliding out the keyboard, which is one action that will unlock it and/or wake it up.
If you're OK with registry edits, see my post here.
I think someone has made a .cab to do this, too...somewhere.
kind of figured that was the issue. reg edits are fine by me. thanks mate.

Disappointed at missing lanyard hook

Coming from HD2, on which I had to apply a home-made lanyard mod, involving some insulating tape, which needs to be changed after a while due to usage, I saw with a big surprise the lanyard hole/hook in the SGS2, since I was long used to today's smartphones NOT having any safety hook whatsoever (as if it was more important to fall-protect a 30USD vanilla phone than a 700USD technological grail), so I was kinda counting on said hook on the Note as well.
Since it's not the case, I'd love for someone already owning the device to check whether it would be possible to apply such a lanyard mod somehow to the case, more specifically if insulating tape can be put so the back plastic cover keeps it in place and makes it fall-safe as needed
EDIT: Sillyw4lks proposed this mod
I would make two holes in a rubber gel case and put the strap in the case instead of the Note.
No, I can't find any good way to hook the lanyard. Perhaps a small hole in the back cover? But I wouldn't do that on mine.
maddler said:
No, I can't find any good way to hook the lanyard. Perhaps a small hole in the back cover? But I wouldn't do that on mine.
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Would u rather loose the phone or the back cover ?
The rationale behind a lanyard is to not having to use a case at all, because you prevent the phone from falling in the first place
Couldn't you just loop some high strength fishing wire through the speaker grill on the back plate and use that to tie to a hand-lanyard (like the one on the wiimote)? My only concern would be, should it drop, if it would just rip the back plate off or actually stop the entire thing from falling.
Try the speaker hole. It doesn't cause problems for listening music/sounds.
dl.dropbox.com/u/4087751/Imagenes/note/IMG_20111107_172221.jpg
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Btw, i tried only one fall and it works. The back plate resists extreme pulls.
I would be more partial to something like this, which was posted in the HD2 accessories forum a long while ago, and that has accompanied me through these couple last years. Lifesaver in a few occasions, one of which just today.
Using the speaker grill is interesting enough, I still wonder if it will actually hold in the long term. A piece of tape you can replace thousands of times, a plastic part in the case can be a pain if it gets broken.
Your idea is interesting and inspiring though, and until now sounds like the best.
drgopoos said:
Would u rather loose the phone or the back cover ?
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No, I wouldn't. But I see no other options if you absolutely want a lanyard. And I DO NOT WANT
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ephestione said:
The rationale behind a lanyard is to not having to use a case at all, because you prevent the phone from falling in the first place
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Beside I'd feel quite uncomfortable with a 5 inches smartphone hanging from my neck
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Beside I'd feel quite uncomfortable with a 5 inches smartphone hanging from my neck
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*wrist, and only when you're actually holding it, otherwise it comfortably sits in your pocket
Sillyw4lks said:
Try the speaker hole. It doesn't cause problems for listening music/sounds.
dl.dropbox.com/u/4087751/Imagenes/note/IMG_20111107_172221.jpg
(I'm new and i can't post url's, right click/search link)
Btw, i tried only one fall and it works. The back plate resists extreme pulls.
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Nice idea.
Another place would be to loop the lanyard between the camera lens and LED flash holes on the rear case.

Is there a way to tighten up the screws that hold the faceplate on?

EDIT: Found another thread about the exact same thing that I missed the first time I searched. Please disregard. Thanks!

Adjust Metal Band

Does anybody have a step by step guide (or video) of how to remove links on the metal band version.
I just can't seem to work it out and don't fancy paying a jeweller to do it if it's something I can do.
Thanks in advance.
Get something pokey and hit it with a hammer...
No really! ok, on the inside of the strap on the links that can be removed there are arrows pointing the way the pins come out, If you look closely the pins look like little screw heads on one end, they arn't they are thin pieces on metal bent in two and driven in.
To undo them get something that fits down the hole and give it a sharp tap in the direction of the arrow to drive the pin out, remove the pin and the link and then put the pin back in (the reverse of the way it came out and tap it back in.
Took me ages to work it out and about 2 mins to do.
Good luck
I too am having trouble getting the pins out to remove a link. What did you use to push the pins out?
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Never mind. I found this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8DmdIkKJHU
He used a paperclip. That didn't work very well for me. I ended up using a push pin and hitting it with a mallet. That worked very well.
Like you said, once you figure it out, it only takes a couple of minutes. Thanks.
I also had hard time taking the band apart. After breaking this thing I succeeded using different one with a small hammer.
I also advice you to apply force vertically and not allow the tool to lean, otherwise it can be easily bent
and/or you can scratch the band.
I have a collection of both analogue & digital watches and always had problems removing the link pins on the straps due the fact I have only one usable hand. The solution I came up with is simple - a device found on e-Bay which fits round the strap, it has a steel pin/needle mounted on a base plate with a thread which you line up with the watch strap link pin, you then turn the steel pin/needle knob/button gradually and it advances pushing the watch strap link pin out without any damage. The device is made China (as most things are) - if you do an e-Bay search on "UK Professional Link Pin Remover Adjuster Watch Band Bracelet Strap Repair Tool" you will find it (£1.49 + p&p) - good luck!

Help with S2 Bezel DIY Idea

Hello guys
So I have been researching recently and there are a lot of people who replace their screens and I saw hints of people replacing the chrome trim/frame around the S2.
But I had the Idea of removing the original frame (the chrome thing) and painting it. Just for personal purposes.
All I want is some thoughts, advice and maybe some help.
Can the frame be removed on its own?
Will glue be needed to put it back?
What tools do I need?
I have a white international model in case that gives you an idea.
Originally thought If I could remove the frame, sand it back, and 2 light coats and a light clear.
May not be the exact place to post this but was not sure where to post it, so if I am wrong please excuse me. Any help and or thoughts is welcome.
Cheers.

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