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Install the camera separate?

I just recently bought a used Blue Angel for my Cingular provider.
Let me just say, with this site I am in love with this device. It's the best phone I've ever owned.
One downfall though, this version does not include the camera.
I know other models include the camera, and I expect it's probably just a add-on peripheral and that my phone probably has the port for the camera addon already(Or I can solder one
What I'm asking is, has anybody tried this?
Also I would like to know where I could buy the replacement case/body for it if I can add a camera(my used case is pretty banged up)

I think that your best chance is to swap the case and camera with someone who doesn't use it. Personally I would trow away my camera if I could have that black case of XDA IIs in exchange for it.

Ah crap, it's hard enough finding sellers for cases.
Sellers for cameras? >.<
I'm willing to pay up to 30$ USD for the camera addon for the blue angel though, if all else I'd dremel a hole in my phone >.> <.<

I've done this several times...it is FAR, FAR easier than one might think! A 13/64" hole in the right location, the software off the ftp, and bingo! I actually used the dremel tool on the PPC-6600 case to remove the high edges of the casing so it would fit nicely over the SX66 board. Then I drilled a hole where I thought the camera would be. Now I can see the camera through the back of the casing. After that I just measured from the edge of the little rubber stopper to the center of the camera, and from the edge where the battery fits to the center of the camera. I marked those dimensions onto the SX66 casing and carefully drilled the hole. Ended up with a nice round hole, in the approximately right place (maybe a 0.5mm off center), that didn't interfere with the camera. And oh yes, the camera came out of the PPC-6600! Only problem is the SX66 does NOT have the leads for the flash...but the SX66 comes with the necessary bracket for the camera! Or you could just buy the MDA casing that has the nice camera hole...if you can find one!

I don't care about the flash.
I just need a place to get the camera addon dude.
That's the real kicker.

What in the bloody hell, can a mod get rid of these advertisers please?

Hi, I'm looking for a camera to fit my Blue Angel as well.
I have 2 units, a Cingular's Siemens and a Tmobile MDA I bought in ebay. The MDA had the LCD broke, so I recovered the camera and used in the Siemens that I actually use.
So, did you find anyone who sells the camera?
Thank you

I need a camera too....

Camera, Camera, whos got the Camera?
I have several for sale. Each comes with the necessary driver and template for making the hole, detailed instructions, and I throw in a torx driver. This 1.2 MP is a no flash version, and as BioChaz stated it wouldn't work on the SX66 any how. Contact me if you are interested. $58 per camera set shipped to anywhere in the US I can walk without getting my feet wet. They are listed on eBay along with my moded SX-66 camera phones.
Lucious

Battery cover -> anyone willing to sell me theirs?

Hi guys,
I've managed to accidentaly scratch the back cover of my Desire right at the area of camera lens which causes my photographs to be very blurry and lacking of detail.
Since this is problem only on my back cover, I though I'd buy the new cover, but unfortunately I can't find any on the internet.
Do any of you happen to know where to buy these parts or would be someone willing to send me their back cover from for example broken Desires? If someone is doing a return, I could also swap mine back cover for theirs, I'd pay every postage of course and all.
Thank you very much and sorry for my English...

if you find no one to swap/sell them theirs then go to the official htc accessory shop to get one, quite expensive though
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com

Go to official HTC webpage, there is an accessory store and they sell backcovers for £15.99.

Thanks for the reply, I just found that link a minute ago (was searching for "back cover" instead of "battery cover" all the time), 20 € for product plus 10€for shipping seems a bit too much...
I'll just wait a day or two to see if I actually find someone to sell me theirs, then I'll buy the new one...

there is one on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ORIGINAL-HTC-..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item439fc68419

Has anyone seen an original HTC Desire battery cover for sale at the moment!?

Replacement housing: an alternative to cases

Over the years, my preferred method of addressing the wear/tear was not by using cases (which add bulk), but my simply getting a new phone housing when the old one gets too scratched up.
And it looks like OEM-like housing for HD mini are beginning to appear on the market, such as here.
Looks like HD mini housing is absolutely identical to Aria's. I'm going to stock up on one and give it a try.

Please let us know how this works out, I wonder if someone will sell just the back cover.
Sent from my HTC Liberty using XDA App

With most phones now having glass in the capacitive touch screens, I just don't see your extra housing providing much protection from a drop.
It's still a good idea though.

yollasho said:
With most phones now having glass in the capacitive touch screens, I just don't see your extra housing providing much protection from a drop.
It's still a good idea though.
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Indeed I'd be concerned about the screen in the case of a drop, but agreed its a good idea. Let us know how this works out, I'll have to keep it in mind if it does work on if/when my housing ever takes a beating

I bought 2 of these from ebay thinking the exact same thing. They were advertised for the HD mini as we all now know it is the arias winmo twin. When i received my housings I was very excited to try them on but ended up being very disappointed. The housing came with a few pieces of excess plastic from the manufacturing process which was no big deal. Next I noticed that there were no volume buttons, again not too big of a big deal as they can be carefully removed off the old case and hopefully attached to the new case. The absolute deal breaker was the fact that the Aria antenna IS the back cover, and this replacement did not include the antenna. I examined the original and I do not believe it is possible to remove the antenna and reattach it to a replacement. However this particular housing may be different, either way let us know what your results were.

check these out they look like oem with the htc
http://www.amazon.com/Amzer-Luxe-Argyle-Skin-Case/dp/B003TFDIZC/ref=pd_rhf_shvl_2

pcruz said:
The absolute deal breaker was the fact that the Aria antenna IS the back cover, and this replacement did not include the antenna.
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You're right -- none of the HD mini housings I see advertised on Ebay have the antenna contact leads on the inside

b_atman said:
check these out they look like oem with the htc
http://www.amazon.com/Amzer-Luxe-Argyle-Skin-Case/dp/B003TFDIZC/ref=pd_rhf_shvl_2
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That's a case, what's being discussed here is the actual body of the phone
It's too bad about the mini's back cover not having the antenna contacts, hopefully true Aria accessories will start coming out and you can get your hands on a real housing for it

ya sorry about that , it was deceptive looking the first one i looked at had the logo and tri-screw holes. thought it was a replacement back cover

[Cover back} Where can I find the official one ?

Hello,
First, I'm sorry for the poor quality of my text (I don't speak english very well).
I want to know if you can help me to find the official cover back white of the Samsung Galaxy S2. Mine is almost broken (you know, the little pin that fix the cover back in the phone), and got a lot of scratches.
I found some cover back (sometimes with the battery), but it's not the same as the official one.
Thank you in advance for your help.
And thank you for this forum, the greatest smartphone forum on the web !
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What about this at amazon:
Can't post links. So goto Amazon.com and search for:
Samsung Galaxy S 2 II i9100, White Middle Frame Housing, Back Cover Door Case Panel, Mobile Phone Repair Parts Replacement
There the first result.

Catscratch said:
What about this at amazon:
Can't post links. So goto Amazon.com and search for:
Samsung Galaxy S 2 II i9100, White Middle Frame Housing, Back Cover Door Case Panel, Mobile Phone Repair Parts Replacement
There the first result.
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Hello,
Thank you : that's exactly what I searched... but I'm from France and they don't ship it to my destination .

Hm. Strange.
Maybe use Google Shopping. Surely there is another dealer in france.
Or ebay?

Hello,
Finally, after some weeks of search, I think that I found the "Graal" : http://dx.com/p/replacement-battery-back-cover-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-white-126420
I'm juste a little bit careful because there is no review and I don't know if it suits perfectly like the original.

6 US dollars! look on ebay France or UK cheaper on there

I ordered a few times on DealExtreme and never been very disappointed, so I chose to try this.
I'll tell you if my choice was good in a few weeks...

Replace rear camera

So i broke the screen on my rear camera (gti9195), where would be the best place to buy a replacement?
i have found 2 on eBay i'm dubious about whether they will be the correct megapixel or the same quality, ( they are listed on ebay for £5...seems a bit low...i don't know).
Any one know of a good place to buy from on line, ..any help much appreciated.
Thanks

Here is 100% original part. I'm ordering parts for my service from them. It's Polish store so there is no point for You to order from them but You can look how original part should look and there is part number. Here I found exactly same part as in my local store for less than 30$ with shipping. It looks like original - sealings, part number etc. so this should be right.

Thanks, i have bookmarked the links for future reference. Turns out it is just the lense that is broke, found one on
http://siansmobiles.co.uk/other/camera-lense/samsung.html?p=2
UK based for any one interested.
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