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Ok, So I really wanted the new Samsung Galaxy S2 (Euro) because it has the white with that iphone look but much cool-er.
But forking out that money is a no no.
So after looking I found a white glass for the vibrant along with the white bezel you will get a 1 of a kinda white vibrant!!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Outer...985?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cbeda8621
I just purchased it last night. I will purchase the white housing when I get back home and will see how it goes.
If anyone has this already please let me see some pictures
Ooh, update us on how that works for you. I know how to replace bezel/housing, but I don't know how to do JUST the glass since I think the digitizer is literally glued on. Pictures too! (My reaction to the EBAY listing: Holy ****ing ****! GAAAAAASP!)
If yours works out, I'm so getting one! I really wanted to updated to the S2 as well purely for aesthetic reasons but I heard it doesn't work well with Tmo 3g ):
I am interested in this too. Please get back to us and let us know how it went. I have broken glass and this would be the cheapest fix.
Glad that you're trying this as I kinda want to also. I've heard that the OLED and Digitizer are glued on so you can't just try to pry it off.
If I were trying it, I would try to take an exacto knife blade and cut carefully (oh so carefully) through the glue instead of trying to peel up the screen, which is really fragile. Do you have any kind of plan?
Unfortunately, there isn't much information out there on taking the screen glass off without replacing the whole screen so any info you can give will help out a lot of people who are interested in replacing cracked/scratched glass as well.
Best of luck and please let us know how it turns out!
i will be interested too please someone make a video
Well, One of my co-workers is going to do the job for me. I saw him tackle an IPhone 4 screen replacement too. I have in the past did replace some phone screens on a mytouch and mytouch 4g.
I will see about getting detailed pictures when he does the job. I'm going to be researching it here on out too. Downside is the time it takes to get here!!!!!
Do what you can about tutorial, video or pictures, what ever it may be. I saw this a bought one immediately. I already have a nice back cover in white that has Samsung and Powered by Google on it, so thought this would be an excellent pair.
Let us know
Is it even possible to just replace the glass without the digitizer? I thought it was almost a single unit and you would have to replace both.
I would really like to know.
Just to let you guys know, the listing looks like it has a hole for the FFC. It would be a problem for those with it, but it might irk those without it.
anthonys2r said:
Just to let you guys know, the listing looks like it has a hole for the FFC. It would be a problem for those with it, but it might irk those without it.
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That's nothing a little dab of white paint couldn't fix.
...also, why would it be a problem for people WITH the front facing camera? Seems ideal to me.
Seeing as the glass/digitizer-lcd is nearly impossible to separate with both intact, I was just thinking of gluing the glass to a screen protector, then applying that on the phone. Finish off with a hard case or silicone that covers the bezel (and a little of the phone so it also covers the edge of the glass (which I'm sure will be raised higher due to just putting it on top), and voila!
Having this succeeded would seriously help. I'm this close to just getting the Intl SGS2, but ahh, it wont work with Tmo past Edge .. ;_;
Anyone ever tried/seen a white bezel? Sand it down, paint it? I've seen a gold bezel, but that's about it. Wow, white and gold
JunkoIIX said:
Seeing as the glass/digitizer-lcd is nearly impossible to separate with both intact, I was just thinking of gluing the glass to a screen protector, then applying that on the phone. Finish off with a hard case or silicone that covers the bezel (and a little of the phone so it also covers the edge of the glass (which I'm sure will be raised higher due to just putting it on top), and voila!
Having this succeeded would seriously help. I'm this close to just getting the Intl SGS2, but ahh, it wont work with Tmo past Edge .. ;_;
Anyone ever tried/seen a white bezel? Sand it down, paint it? I've seen a gold bezel, but that's about it. Wow, white and gold
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You are saying that you'd have a screen protector on top of a stack of two screens? I'd say that's an idea you shouldn't pursue, one because you're going to ruin the quality of the image you see, and two, you won't be able to touch your digitizer on the lower screen. Screen no workie!
If you've got to have a white border and you're not willing to get the whole shebang replaced, I'd say go with some cut vinyl. That's the cheapest route (time and money investment) that you could take. It would be interesting to see a white bezel. (the white Samsung Fascinate was so nice!) It seems like it would be paintable once you scuff up the surface. I just decided to find a solid white tpu case and it looks great in it. Covers the bezel perfectly.
ficklecycler said:
That's nothing a little dab of white paint couldn't fix.
...also, why would it be a problem for people WITH the front facing camera? Seems ideal to me.
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whoops, my mistake!
ficklecycler said:
You are saying that you'd have a screen protector on top of a stack of two screens? I'd say that's an idea you shouldn't pursue, one because you're going to ruin the quality of the image you see, and two, you won't be able to touch your digitizer on the lower screen. Screen no workie!
If you've got to have a white border and you're not willing to get the whole shebang replaced, I'd say go with some cut vinyl. That's the cheapest route (time and money investment) that you could take. It would be interesting to see a white bezel. (the white Samsung Fascinate was so nice!) It seems like it would be paintable once you scuff up the surface. I just decided to find a solid white tpu case and it looks great in it. Covers the bezel perfectly.
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Hm, you're right. Didn't think about the screen quality after two glasses/protectors ;_; I've tried the vinyl cut-out but after a while, I started to really notice/feel the edge of the vinyl when I'm swiping things around. So I really want to try the glass lens.
I'm going to look up that solid white tpu! I've only ever seen transparent TPUs
So is there anyway to really use this?
UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I recieved the glass.
Now, I want to try this so bad but Im need to be smart about this or I won't have a working phone.
I need to try this on a non working phone. If anyone still has or knows anyone with a screen with glass that is broken. Please let me know.
I will try and remove the OLED screen from it and see if it can be done.
Ooh, can you post pictures? I want to see how thick the glass is
Ha, this sounds like quite the project. I'll be anxious to see photos.
And it would probably look something like this to get it done:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT7wRXeYsyg
Too much work.
This mod wouldn't work unless you know how to attach a digitizer onto a glass screen, also check the listing again - the glass comes without a flex cable soldered on.
I can't decide really, the white one looks beautiful but i had a white galaxy s ii, and it ruins the continuity of the screen, makes the bezel on the front stand out and therefore it looks bigger , the gun metal grey version is nice, but it's nothing spectacular, which version will you choose?
definitely the gray...i don't want spuds asking me if it's an ipoop
Gray for me also
hehe .... just evened out the poll ... grey for me too
EDIT: just looked at the white again and now i cant decide i guess ill make the choice on the spot ... depends on how they look up live
i still can't decide
Going white. Grey looks too.... plain.
If im going to have it for a while it must be pleasing to my eye, I care not if people think its a iphone.
I will take the White:
-To change from N1,DHD and Sensation I had (and have)
-Because it looks smaller
-Because I like futuristic star wars black and white design
well i actually am still in a state where i can't decide
however i wonder if the white one is very infective?
maybe not the right chose of words, but i mean if the white will get dirty is it easy to clean or will it lose it's whiteness over time?
and before you are going to ask me weird stuff... i hobby allot with cars and in the garden and stuff.. >.<
Every single phone that I've ever owned has been a black or grey phone. This time, i'm getting a white phone. White One X for me.
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Every single phone that I've ever owned has been a black or grey phone. This time, i'm getting a white phone. White One X for me.
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Same here. White it is!
When I first saw the images from MWC I said grey.
Once I'd seen some high res shots of the two I quickly changed my mind.
I think the white shows off the design more and I think its a design that deserves showing off.
The only downside to the white one is that I don't like the silver lens surround.
Well we still need to see the final grey version, many bloggers pointed out the one from MWC is not final and the Vodafone video shows a different finish
I dont know why i obsses about it so much if it would end up being on a case, yes polycarbonate may be highly durable but there's no lens cover for the camera so it's vulnerable to scratches
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I dont know why i obsses about it too much if it would end up being on a case, yes polycarbonat may be highly durable but there's no lens cover for the camera so it's vulnerable to scratches
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where did u see no lens cover? its definitely recessed behind the silver ring its pretty well protected
the Desire HD is similar to this and its a very good solution
hamdir said:
where did u see no lens cover? its definitely recessed behind the silver ring its pretty well protected
the Desire HD is similar to this and its a very good solution
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Maybe it's a little recessed, im not convinced, i own an inspire 4g and my camera lens has two scratches
Now this is a real camera lens cover
I can't decide either. I love the white from the front and sides, but I prefer the back on the black/grey.
I think I'd go for white out the two but I don't think I'll get the choice anyway as I'm with T-Mobile (UK) and supposedly Vodafone are getting an exclusive on the white version, other networks getting grey
I just ordered one from 3 in sweden but didn't specify the color so it will be a surprise!
kanylbullen said:
I just ordered one from 3 in sweden but didn't specify the color so it will be a surprise!
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now i will smile when you receive a purple one with golden edges or plain pink xD
vegetaleb said:
I will take the White:
-To change from N1,DHD and Sensation I had (and have)
-Because it looks smaller
-Because I like futuristic star wars black and white design
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+1 agreed - will give a changed look
3 will be having both colours. At least I know both are available via the staff handset deal
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as the title says, which one? and why
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Man I went back and forth on this so much, eventually called clove at the last minute and changed to white. Grey looks awesome though! I just thought the white showed off the body styling a bit more, and the glossy edges didn't stand out as much on the white. Plus I can find where I put it down much easier
White without a shadow of doubt... It just stands out and really shows of the curve and design of the phone. I've had the phone a few days now and there is still not many people out there using White phones will also makes you feel a little unique haha.
I was also undecided about which color to get but eventually I ordered the white one.
I like both but after seeing them both I went for the dark one.
It has to be white.
This phone is made to be white, it looks absolutely fantastic.
If I could only get grey, I wouldn't get one at all. The difference is night and day.
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as the title says, which one? and why
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White looks great BUT get's dirty very quickly and could stain much more easily. I put my white SGS2 down on a desk at work and afterwards had a small blue stain from a drop of ink or so on it. It took a lot of cleaning alcohol and rubbing before that had faded away! With the 'texture' on the back of the One X I'm not sure that would ever come off.....so black it was for me this time ;-)
Grey here.
The White will end up a piss stained yellow eventually, regardless of claims made. The iPhones don't suffer such a fate because of the glass. Any polycarbonate discolours in time.
I also don't like the fact the white makes the phone more easily identifiable in public. People will know what it is as soon as you pull it out of your pocket. That's just asking for trouble.
It's a shame because overall I think the white looks stunning but there's just too much unknown risk for comfort.
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White looks great BUT get's dirty very quickly and could stain much more easily. I put my white SGS2 down on a desk at work and afterwards had a small blue stain from a drop of ink or so on it. It took a lot of cleaning alcohol and rubbing before that had faded away! With the 'texture' on the back of the One X I'm not sure that would ever come off.....so black it was for me this time ;-)
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I can wipe the ink marks easily. I saw some videos with some one writing with a ball pen on the back of white one x and wiping it so easily. So, I am with white.
view thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1546039&highlight=white+dark
there are already problems with the white one getting dirty and can't be cleaned
i got a dark one... seems better to me
It really depends on how you look after your phone...but here is the real truth. The polycarbonate body isn't all that tough despite what HTC have said. The white one IS stain resistant but not stain proof!!
But the real issues actually lie with the grey one.
1) It is a fingerprint magnet. Even cleaning it with a damp cloth doesn't remove the fingerprints easily. You will need mild detergent mixed with water on the cloth.
2) It goes SHINY when scuffed. In fact, a few grey models I saw were actually slightly marked out of the box from new.
3) Rubbing at it over time, such as in a pocket or from brisk cleaning, may cause the finish to change where this happened.
The big advantage of the white one, is that the texture differences are much less visible especially if rubbed or has fingermarks and is actually, and surprisingly, likely to look better if not exposed to too much staining risk.
Having said all of that, I think the grey looks more refined and sophisticated. BUT, I ended up with a white one for what I consider those practical reasons above. I absolutely hate when matte surfaces go shiny when they get rubbed/scratched etc.
The Xperia S is the absolute WORST plastic phone for a long time. A fantastic phone badly let down by the choice of casing material. The black matte surface rubs off VERY VERY easily. The white one stains almost immediately you have it and the staining doesn't come off.
This is one area I think Apple have pegged. The iPhone 4/4S phones simply do not age with careful-normal usage. A good choice of metal and scratch resistant glass surfaces. OR HTC should do what they did with phones like the Evo 3D, where you can replace the whole back with a new one when it gets scruffy.
Black? they only do White and Gray
Bought TWO WHITES ones... one for me and one for my wife... now having difficulty to differentiate between both ... but White is outstanding..
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100 % grey
Has to be white, looks absolutely amazing in white!
Buying mine tomorrow and leaning towards the dark one
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Anyway answering to your question... I have a while one, my brother has a white one, my other brother has a grey one who's now switching to a white one after seeing my white one
White!!
Oredered a white without seeing in real life. It was really beautiful when i first saw it. Nog i've send it Doa , and in the mean time I saw a grey one live in a shop. So if I wanted too I could get a grey one now, but there is no doubt I'm getting a white one again!!
I really didn't like the grey one... It looks like just another dark rectangle smartphone... You don't see the design as with the white one.
The grey one in the shop was full with fingerprints, smudge, uneven coloring, just weird. And the white one was as new...
And that from a guy that never tought he would want a white cell phone:d.
White and hopefully an invisishield is made soon incase of spills
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I just unboxed a new steel grey s2 that now, unlike the platinum version, has a silver coloured lens surround on the back. I noticed that there appears to be several "scuffs" on this part, at least i think they are scuffs. I say "think" because they are only visible at certain angles. Im thinking it may be the etched pattern is different in spots giving the appearance of scratches...any thoughts?
Do they look like rings? If so, they're just part of the camera design.
Not really...
I think I know what you are referring to. But these look like little scuff marks and are most apparent on one of the edges. Truly, it's so likely nothing but I'm kinda anal...
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I think I know what you are referring to. But these look like little scuff marks and are most apparent on one of the edges. Truly, it's so likely nothing but I'm kinda anal...
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Ah. My Hercules also has some scuffs on the edge of the camera, but it's because I use it a lot. Maybe even though T-Mobile said the device was new, it really was a refurb.
That's all fine dandy but if it is refurb it should not cost as much.. just my 2 cents
Morning all, I'm off to buy a g3 today my HTC one is due a upgrade, so what colour are you guys using
Get the one YOU prefer. Tip!
I'm thinking white, but not sure if it's a bit girly
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I'm thinking white, but not sure if it's a bit girly
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"Girly". Pft...
Anyway I like the white one.
I have the white. It's quite nice
White it Is then ?
Anyone recommend a good screen protector, would be good if carphone warehouse sold them
Get a glass protector, like 10$ for a icarez on amazon and worth the wait.
I went in wanting white but when the rep showed me her personal white g3 it was filthy so I decided to get black/grey whatever it is. Sometimes I wish I had gotten the white for the contrast around the sides if the screen but o well.
I got the violet one . Wanted to take the black but I've always chosen black for my past phones and I'm afraid white would get dirty easily . Not a fan of gold and I regretted not taking the purple when choosing the z so I took the violet for the g3
just picked it up, there is a little lag other than that it looks ok.
will take me a while to get used to it having been a htc user for the past few years
Get the white one. It looks awesome. But it would be better if you can see the colors in person to judge on your own. I seen and held all three. Gold seemed a little too flashy for my taste and I had a grey Note 2 previously so wanted a change.
That being said. I feel the white one looks the best. Classy & goes well with cases. Don't think it looks girly anyway. Does the white Nexus 5 look girly? I don't think so. Same goes for this phone.
WHITE
I thought long and hard about this. I went to the verizon store and held both in my hand and kept going back and forth between the two but settled on white and I think it was a good choice. It's sexier.
I've picked the white, fantastic phone
Carbon Fiber Black (thanks to the robots at DBrand!)
I dont think the screen is as good. I think my old ONE was a little better
I now have both gold and grey now and without a doubt I prefer the gold which considering I don't like gold things is saying something.