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Has anyone seen any of the back covers from the gratia online to buy?
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I bought the last one i could find for the HD Mini.
The only other ones i've seen, are the piano black gloss ones on Ebay.
edit: looks like a bunch are on ebay now!
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I bought the last one i could find for the HD Mini.
The only other ones i've seen, are the piano black gloss ones on Ebay.
edit: looks like a bunch are on ebay now!
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Can you post a link to any of the ones you've seen on eBay? I don't see any at all right now... just searched for HTC Gratia.
http://cgi.ebay.com/BATTERY-BACK-DO...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item230b9f3f74
Don't think I'd buy one of the above.. look, no antennae contacts!
The hd mini must use a different antennae design than the aria.
Here's one from a top rated seller on ebay.
It says it's for the Aria but there aren't any photos of the inside to show the antenae prongs so can't be sure.
oahceasgnikgneas said:
Here's one from a top rated seller on ebay.
It says it's for the Aria but there aren't any photos of the inside to show the antenae prongs so can't be sure.
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We're not looking for stock covers lol.
The need to start breaking some HTC Gratias so I can get some new back covers...
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We're not looking for stock covers lol.
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Sorry, fail on my part.
I must have gotten this thread confused with another asking about replacing the back cover for a phone that someone recently purchased.
Im looking to replace the battery door on my aria as well. After using for little over a month it seems the oem back has become a little loose and is no longer as rigid as when first purchased. Ideally I'd like to find something carbon fiber with a high modulus of elasticity and shear modulus that is also light weight. I'm looking for functionality over aesthetics; I just want the thing to be stiff as a brick, literal, though the added benifit of a flashy weave would be nice as well. This seems like wishful thinking but if anyone knows of anything along these lines please let me know.
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I'd like to find something transparent to show off that awesome ferrari yellow.
Possibility?
The guy at Icy Cell has made a mold of his Evo and
then made several colors of clear cases. My thought
is that if we could get 20-30 people who wanted a
clear back at ~$15 a pop plus shipping it might be worth
his while, know what I mean.
just google Icy Cell....
Hope I didn't break any rules in my post, haven't seen a group buy
on here before but thought this was a perfect opportunity
Of course we'd have to figure out how to make an antenna
This was posted in the General Aria section, but it doesn't specify if the cover includes the antenna or not. I have sent a question to the seller asking and will post back with results.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Battery-cover-H...035756?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item45f704e1ec
I posted this in another thread. but it doesnt look like the antenna is included.
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Dear XXX,
ARIA Battery cover's are to include a built in Antenna and Volume Rocker.
The cover will not work without an antenna, and seems to be an issue with
many of these covers.
Does this cover include an antenna?
-dexmix
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Dear dexmix,
not include.
thanks
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http://android3.org/icycell-battery-door-for-htc-evo-4g/#more-123
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Other than a few mentions of the Aria, I'm not sure what your point was with that link... the covers they are talking about are for the EVO.
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Other than a few mentions of the Aria, I'm not sure what your point was with that link... the covers they are talking about are for the EVO.
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Well, it does two things.
Firstly, it mentions the Aria a few times, which you already figured out. Secondly, it provides an easy-to-click link for others to see what they were talking about in the previous post about Icy Cell.
When I first read the icy cell post I was thinking "Gee, why didn't he just include the link? After all, this is the first tangible reference we've had to a clear back for the phone, or one of its siblings." It'd be pretty neat if we could convince the icy cell guy to make a clear back for it. I think it's a great idea!
Okay, I see... does anyone know if the EVO has its antenna in the back cover like the Aria does? I'm thinking we are pretty unlikely to see any aftermarket covers for the Aria since it will be too difficult for most companies to manufacture inexpensively.
HTC Aria back cover
i just received a battery cover for my aria from ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Battery-cover-H...ccessories&hash=item45f704e1ec#ht_1676wt_1048
and I can confirm that this does not have the antenna, nor the volume rockers. It also has a few protruding pieces of plastic which prevent the cover from being flush with the phone
in other words, don't bother getting one of these
I have a good friend who decided to help me out and do some custom painting.
The paint is very low odor and after about 48 hours, there is hardly any lasting odor of the paint. Each door will be custom painted once the order is placed.
There is a purple, white, hammered copper, hammered silver, and a rubber black.
The rubber black is quite nice in that you could set on your dash and it does not slip easily, unless you drive like me
I am working on a glow in the dark cover as well. That should be done this week sometime. The first attempt did not go well and showed some markings that honestly I was not happy with.
What are your thoughts?
mmm... i got a blue evo door from there. Arrived with a bunch of the tabs broken. Oh, and with a scratch.
nice selections! i ordered clear n yellow before and fits very well. at first had some minor problems but with directions provided, it was easy. i may be interested in the rubber black. glow in the dark sounds..fun
Anybody try RIT Dye? Worked like a charm on the touch pro...
i think the paint jobs on these look amazing.
however
with absolutely no offense to joey, who spent a lot of time designing and working on the case, they have a sizeable gap between the new back and the case. its isn't too big but it is big enough to let dirt/dust/pocket lint, etc, into the phone and for that i cant get any of these.
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mmm... i got a blue evo door from there. Arrived with a bunch of the tabs broken. Oh, and with a scratch.
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you should send me a picture of the tabs so I can send you another one. As for the scratch, thats odd because they all come in plastic wrap and a bubble envelope.
I would buy them all of they didn't have the rail or center strap hole.
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So, how do I order?
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So, how do I order?
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http://www.customevos.com/
Also no offense to Joey but I had to steer clear of these because of the gap. Active lifestyle with my phone living in my pocket means lots of dust and lint to contend with. If something changes and these gaps get fixed up, I will be on board for several of these doors.
joey3002 said:
What are your thoughts?
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no thanks.
joey3002 said:
you should send me a picture of the tabs so I can send you another one. As for the scratch, thats odd because they all come in plastic wrap and a bubble envelope.
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Yeah it was weird. The envelope must have gotten crushed sadly. Ahh, i no longer have it anymore. I forgot to email about it .. thats my fault though so.
i was always interested in buying a new battery cover but i never did bc i never new if it worked with normal cases such as a ballistic or TPU or a normal snap on case. so does it??
thanks in advance for your answer
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i was always interested in buying a new battery cover but i never did bc i never new if it worked with normal cases such as a ballistic or TPU or a normal snap on case. so does it??
thanks in advance for your answer
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The case I tried was a gel type case, it worked good over the door.
So is there plans for a new door? Same stuff without rails or center lip and no gaps? I would also like red without the shiny finish. Something like stock black's material would be perfect. Your doing well from the looks of it.
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Rydah805 said:
So is there plans for a new door? Same stuff without rails or center lip and no gaps? I would also like red without the shiny finish. Something like stock black's material would be perfect. Your doing well from the looks of it.
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short answer is no. no way I could afford a remold of the door. If you remember, we (XDA members) all pulled our resources and did a group pre-buy.
thanks
joey3002 said:
short answer is no. no way I could afford a remold of the door. If you remember, we (XDA members) all pulled our resources and did a group pre-buy.
thanks
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What's the cost of a mold? If you want to p.m. that's fine.
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several thousand
Bought one of your Hand Hammered silver backs and a free blue cover.
Already have a couple of clear, one I etched and painted - other is virgin on my BF's evo.
BTW - you can make some adjustments to the clips to make it fit near perfect.
pretty sweet dude, i wouldnt mind giving mine a paint job one of these days
I wanted to use my draco metal bumper with my 4200 Hyperion so I modded my battery cover. It's a work in progress. Ill post picks of it sanded and smoothed out later on.
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Thanks for the pics
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Erm..... Isn't that going to look... well, erm..... pants?
You're just attaching an additional battery on to the back of your phone right? I don't get it.
Are you away from a plug socket/outlet for more than 12hrs at a time?
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Sorry mate that look hideous if I'm completely honest.
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Sorry mate that look hideous if I'm completely honest.
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agreed.
you are nowhere near a point where you should be showing off. get at least some semblance of a finished product, then come back.
doing a mod that allows you to keep a stylistic part (the draco) by making the device look like something scrounged from junk, is silly. and that is where it is as of now.
Is that ceiling tile?
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Is that ceiling tile?
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I think it is modelling parts: sheets of modelling plastic, glued together with modelling putty.. and then not bothered to be sanded down, or anything.
scarrmrcc said:
I think it is modelling parts: sheets of modelling plastic, glued together with modelling putty.. and then not bothered to be sanded down, or anything.
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3D printers. Must have.
Yeah I didn't finish it. I'm using the plastic welding method. Once I sand it down it'll have a rounded edge and it'll be buttery smooth
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scarrmrcc said:
agreed.
you are nowhere near a point where you should be showing off. get at least some semblance of a finished product, then come back.
doing a mod that allows you to keep a stylistic part (the draco) by making the device look like something scrounged from junk, is silly. and that is where it is as of now.
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I'm not showing off. If you go through these threads just to bash on people, its not appreciated. If you actually read it. I wrote "WORK IN PROGRESS" and im pretty sure once i finish dremeling it and sanding it with rounded edges it'll look decent enough.
I just finished sanding. Can anybody give me any suggestions on how to make the corners cleaner? Is silicone a good option? I can't sand it down anymore or I would go through the plastic since I used a thin one to use NFC
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That doesn't look so good... Work on aesthetics
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jsrattey said:
That doesn't look so good... Work on aesthetics
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Only option to make it look nicer that comes to mind is using a red vinyl decal. Ill try it if all else fails...
Sorry, but I don't get why you're doing this.
As per my previous post, are you away from mains power for more than 12 hours at a time?
Hey dude, get some automotive body filler. Should clean it up nicely. Model car putty should work too but i think the automotive filler will hold up better to getting hit. . Tape off the area you dont want to get the stuff on, Lay it on, than sand it, than id suggest spray painting the stuff to protect it, than it will look good.
Do a search on model car putty to get an idea of what it does.
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Mubble said:
Sorry, but I don't get why you're doing this.
As per my previous post, are you away from mains power for more than 12 hours at a time?
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Work and School 10am-11pm and I just play on my phone alllll day.
hypertek said:
Hey dude, get some automotive body filler. Should clean it up nicely. Model car putty should work too but i think the automotive filler will hold up better to getting hit. . Tape off the area you dont want to get the stuff on, Lay it on, than sand it, than id suggest spray painting the stuff to protect it, than it will look good.
Do a search on model car putty to get an idea of what it does.
random google image
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Thanks, hopefully this works out because i was thinking about silicone and this looks like a better option.
spraying it with white truck bed liner would probably be decent too, figure it would add some durability to it
This us what you need the seidio back for a extended battery.
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sigh....
i think buy a battery with extended battery cover is easier...
this is not goign to be looking good when finished...
Finally got around to doing this. I took a few pictures but had to use a old droid since I use my phone as a camera. Took 3 pictures, 2 being of the phone with the battery / case and 1 being a comparison to the case that comes with the zerolemon battery.
Here is a thread for the battery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102546
Here is the otterbox I used: (I will be purchasing the orange / camo one next)
http://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-Defe...63124048&sr=8-1&keywords=otterbox+defender+s3
If you have any question fire away, but this is the best way to have AMAZING battery life and awesome protection for your phone.
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Finally got around to doing this. I took a few pictures but had to use a old droid since I use my phone as a camera. Took 3 pictures, 2 being of the phone with the battery / case and 1 being a comparison to the case that comes with the zerolemon battery.
Here is a thread for the battery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102546
Here is the otterbox I used: (I will be purchasing the orange / camo one next)
http://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-Defe...63124048&sr=8-1&keywords=otterbox+defender+s3
If you have any question fire away, but this is the best way to have AMAZING battery life and awesome protection for your phone.
PS: For best results use this mod with:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766684
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can you take a pic without the silicone case?
im guessing it goes into the holster fine screen in, but not screen out?
Is the battery getting hot after intensive use????
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I'm going to try this. Is it as simple as cutting the outline of the battery? Got any tips?
Thanks
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Looks good.
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can you take a pic without the silicone case?
im guessing it goes into the holster fine screen in, but not screen out?
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I threw the holster away the day I got it. I'll be picking up a new case in a day or so and I'll update it then.
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Is the battery getting hot after intensive use????
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I used it for about and hour and a half heavily while in the car (bored) and it was fine.
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I'm going to try this. Is it as simple as cutting the outline of the battery? Got any tips?
Thanks
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I didn't have the right tips for the dremel so I had to use a grind stone, it looks incredibly sloppy but the rubber is so tight on it that I'm not worried about dust. I found the right tips after I was done (imagine that) so the case I do in a few days should look a lot better. No pointers really, you should be able to free hand it.
in addition to pics without the silicone cover, can you take pics with everyone on and show the back near the camera. wondering if theres a gap or something between the rubber and plastic. im glad you had the balls to do this. i didnt think it was possible.
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in addition to pics without the silicone cover, can you take pics with everyone on and show the back near the camera. wondering if theres a gap or something between the rubber and plastic. im glad you had the balls to do this. i didnt think it was possible.
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I will show pics without the silicone but I'll update it later when I re do it with the right tool. I thought I posted a picture of the back. There is a gap but the battery seals tightly between the plastic and the silicone. There's definitely no chance of dust getting in but I'll add the picture once I'm home.
And yeah I was getting tired of not having a good case for my extended batteries.
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can you take a pic without the silicone case?
im guessing it goes into the holster fine screen in, but not screen out?
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Here are more pictures for you: I charge my battery now every 5 days!! I also use it a LOT!
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Here are more pictures for you: I charge my battery now every 5 days!! I also use it a LOT!
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Lol he meant without the Otterbox's silicone. Thanks though.
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can you take a pic without the silicone case?
im guessing it goes into the holster fine screen in, but not screen out?
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I just got my new case in the mail and I can confirm it will not go into the holster screen out, but it does fit fine screen in.
Liptus said:
I just got my new case in the mail and I can confirm it will not go into the holster screen out, but it does fit fine screen in.
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ahhh...i kind of wanted to make the holster a car mount or something clipping onto the visor. oh well. thanks for the info.
cant wait to see ODM 2.0
burntrat said:
ahhh...i kind of wanted to make the holster a car mount or something clipping onto the visor. oh well. thanks for the info.
cant wait to see ODM 2.0
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Odm? I'll have my ladies camera tomorrow so I'll have the new pictures up without the silicone.
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Odm? I'll have my ladies camera tomorrow so I'll have the new pictures up without the silicone.
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Sorry, haha. Otterbox defender mod 2.0
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Pics of the phone with battery an inner otterbox hard shell.. Dont care how pretty the cut was just wanna see how big the hole looks(Thats what i told her Lol).. Thinking bout doing this on my Note 2 since its pretty much an over grown s3.
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Did you ever get anymore pictures? I'm going to need to something like this soon.
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Worst thread ever.....where are the photos of the actual mod?
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Pics of the phone with battery an inner otterbox hard shell.. Dont care how pretty the cut was just wanna see how big the hole looks(Thats what i told her Lol).. Thinking bout doing this on my Note 2 since its pretty much an over grown s3.
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Added the picture.
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Did you ever get anymore pictures? I'm going to need to something like this soon.
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I have been working 7 days a week, family and work come before xda ^^
appreciate the pics man even though you being busy and all
that looks like a precise cut, very nice. any tips on how to get it right the first time?
the only thing that bothers me is the gap between the hardshell and silicone on the back (right under the camera).
i dont really care about the looks, but worry about rain water or whatever getting inside quicker.
since the original back cover is removed, the back and internals are technically more exposed.
Hey man I just purchased this battery and think your idea is awesome. I'm surprised no one has asked exactly how you modded this to make it work. So you cut the hard plastic backing and the outer silicone? The 3rd pic in the OP doesn't look like the silicone was cut.
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I don't understand why no one had made a waterproof case for this amazing phone yet. I love the water and I love water pictures. I also love the pictures I can take with this phone and the slow motion option. If I could combine them with a waterproof case I'd be ecstatic. Thoughts anyone?
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I don't understand why no one had made a waterproof case for this amazing phone yet. I love the water and I love water pictures. I also love the pictures I can take with this phone and the slow motion option. If I could combine them with a waterproof case I'd be ecstatic. Thoughts anyone?
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i'd also love there to be a waterproof option for us. that's really the only downside to not buying the most popular device; lack of accessories.
bboymickey said:
I don't understand why no one had made a waterproof case for this amazing phone yet. I love the water and I love water pictures. I also love the pictures I can take with this phone and the slow motion option. If I could combine them with a waterproof case I'd be ecstatic. Thoughts anyone?
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There is a universal waterproof case for going to the beach or the pool that works pretty well but definitely not for everyday use.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4nZkIA2Cq0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
There can only be one, the chosen ONE.
bboymickey said:
I don't understand why no one had made a waterproof case for this amazing phone yet. I love the water and I love water pictures. I also love the pictures I can take with this phone and the slow motion option. If I could combine them with a waterproof case I'd be ecstatic. Thoughts anyone?
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Because our phones are porous. Speaker hole. Headphone jack. Charging port. And other gaps in the body.
A case would have to completely seal off the entire phone to work underwater. Like the previous poster said, the only option for that is a pouch, which is cumbersome, but the only option for underwater photos.
So what is the difference between our phone and say the gs3 or iPhone which are both again porous
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So what is the difference between our phone and say the gs3 or iPhone which are both again porous
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Well for one, the rear housing is not sealed. There is very little adhesive keeping the housing stuck to the front. The phone is pretty much open. From right next to the display. I believe GS3 and iP both are very well sealed from the front. It's easier to seal off the back than the front.
Second, I don't think other phones have open speaker holes. This one may neither, but I think it has a greater chance for failure due to the greater number of holes.
check this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45027588&postcount=1972
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=83266
Never tested, just saw it.
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. From right next to the display. I believe GS3 and iP both are very well sealed from the front. It's easier to seal off the back than the front.
Second, I don't think other phones have open speaker holes. This one may neither, but I think it has a greater chance for failure due to the greater number of holes.
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Oh boy where do I start......
Well for one, the rear housing is not sealed. There is very little adhesive keeping the housing stuck to the front. The phone is pretty much open - The S3 has a snap on cover on the rear, no rubber seal around it, so as waterproof as a paper bag
I believe GS3 and iP both are very well sealed from the front - Nope, they both have a hardware button that has no IP rated seal around them
I don't think other phones have open speaker holes - The S3 has a speaker grill on the rear, to the right of the camera
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Well for one, the rear housing is not sealed. There is very little adhesive keeping the housing stuck to the front. The phone is pretty much open. From right next to the display. I believe GS3 and iP both are very well sealed from the front. It's easier to seal off the back than the front.
Second, I don't think other phones have open speaker holes. This one may neither, but I think it has a greater chance for failure due to the greater number of holes.
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Sir, you are SO WRONG ...
Sealing HTC One isn't harder nor easier than sealing any other cell phone from this planet (a phone that is not waterproof from factory).
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So what is the difference between our phone and say the gs3 or iPhone which are both again porous
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I feel it's less about the design and more about which third party companies want to support and make accessories for the One. More or less you're asking for a LifeProof for our phone. And companies like LifeProof don't see the "high" demand and would rather make cases for iphones and galaxies because they're a larger market. If more people asked, I'm sure they would accommodate eventually. (Hopefully)
I did get a reply on lifeproof's Facebook page and they said that they do not have any plans for our phone but thank you for our interest. I'm going to bug them some more.
Apparently this one fits the S3 & S4, I wonder if the One will squeeze in there as well
That would be great if they came out with a water proof case. Hopefully they will come out with one soon.
Put it in a pelican case or zip loc bag.
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You can get one from krussell it's the 3xl waterproof case doesn't look the best but hopefully works.
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Put it in a pelican case or zip loc bag.
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This.
If you want real protection you should not expect to use the device. A touch screen device can't work reliably with a true solution that allows full submersion with pressure. If you want to take pix underwater they make underwater (capable) cameras or you can shell out the $$$ for a waterproof box for your SLR, etc.
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This.
If you want real protection you should not expect to use the device. A touch screen device can't work reliably with a true solution that allows full submersion with pressure. If you want to take pix underwater they make underwater (capable) cameras or you can shell out the $$$ for a waterproof box for your SLR, etc.
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Yup. When I hike I throw my phone in a pelican case. When I dive I bring my gopro hero 3.
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I use the Krusell Sealabox great case
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Just put it in a thick plastic bag and seal it well .. tried it before on my very old nokia and worked like a charm .. not risking with my HTC One though