Anyone know how tough it is to disassemble the 900? I assume the screen comes forward. I am interested in modding mine for Qi induction charging.
I know this seems like a shame to some of you but I am kind of bummed that the 900 is thicker and heavier and doesn't have expandable memory compared to the original Samsung Focus. I actually prefer a smaller screen, so even though I am a little excited about the faster processor and front facing camera, since I don't live in an LTE area, what will really get me lit up about a new phone is to get Qi induction charging working on it.
kkrull said:
Anyone know how tough it is to disassemble the 900? I assume the screen comes forward. I am interested in modding mine for Qi induction charging.
I know this seems like a shame to some of you but I am kind of bummed that the 900 is thicker and heavier and doesn't have expandable memory compared to the original Samsung Focus. I actually prefer a smaller screen, so even though I am a little excited about the faster processor and front facing camera, since I don't live in an LTE area, what will really get me lit up about a new phone is to get Qi induction charging working on it.
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why not give the 800 a try? Its smaller, a touch lighter, and is more balanced than the 900...
Woohoo!!!! This is my 1000th post on xda. Go figure!!
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why not give the 800 a try?
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I guess for the extra $400 that it costs to get an unlocked Lumia through expansys or Amazon I am inclinded to put up with the extra weight and size. Besides I would be taking the Lumia 800 apart as well.
Incidentally, why did you choose the Kindle Fire over the Nook? Anything to do with the Microsoft Barnes and Noble patent dispute and subsequent lack of Nook on Windows Phone?
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I guess for the extra $400 that it costs to get an unlocked Lumia through expansys or Amazon I am inclinded to put up with the extra weight and size. Besides I would be taking the Lumia 800 apart as well.
Incidentally, why did you choose the Kindle Fire over the Nook? Anything to do with the Microsoft Barnes and Noble patent dispute and subsequent lack of Nook on Windows Phone?
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I have both and the 900 is by far the better of the two. The screen destroys the screen on the 800, the battery lasts 30% longer (tested). It doesn't have the flimsy usb door, and the screen size is awesome. The only thing better on the 800 is the raised screen.
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I guess for the extra $400 that it costs to get an unlocked Lumia through expansys or Amazon I am inclinded to put up with the extra weight and size. Besides I would be taking the Lumia 800 apart as well.
Incidentally, why did you choose the Kindle Fire over the Nook? Anything to do with the Microsoft Barnes and Noble patent dispute and subsequent lack of Nook on Windows Phone?
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I chose the kindle fire for one reason, well 2 reasons.
1. I have a tablet now, and will be moving to a windows tablet this fall. I didn't want to spend alot more money.
2. I couldn't sleep last Wednesday night. At 3pm I read an ad about the fire being $90 off, refurbished. So I bought it.
Besides that, yes I am pissed about no nook reader on WP. Also, no Starbucks app either. Darn man, you got me thinking. Now I'm all pissed off again!!!
900 Teardown
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/cr...mediocre-hardware-reasons-for-great-price/527
Well it can definitely be taken apart, but is there room for the induction coil and electronics? http://www.ti.com/general/docs/lit/getliterature.tsp?literatureNumber=slvu447&fileType=pdf
I'm thinking I want to pick an extra one up, the damn thing is so small. Does Nokia sell them?
Wouldn't iPhone's SIM tray key work as well? You can pick those up for pennies.
A slightly straightened small paper clip works great too.
You can get genuine Nokia ones - the part number is 9906582.
hx4700 Killer said:
A slightly straightened small paper clip works great too.
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ive also used a push pin on the iphone and my nokia
yes, me too. Push pin!
Ever have one of those 'duh moments. I was looking at my phone....and noticed the hole for sim tray. I was thinking...dam....thats huge. wait....where the hell is the tray. I started flipping the phone over, looking for the tray....I couldn't find it.
...I forgot to take my bumper case off....
I know I'm joining the Trophy party a little late (I'm getting mine after a friend upgrades to a WP8 device), but I've been browsing the internet and have seen so many interesting cases and other items for the Trophy, but I am wary about buying a case that isn't listed for the Verizon variant.
Are the two versions (Spark and Spark_W) identical physically? Will a Spark case work on the Spark_W?
Also, I've heard rumors that the slightly larger HTC TouchPro 2\Imagio\Evo 4G battery will fit the Trophy. Is this true? (Can one of the aftermarket Anker batteries also fit?)
Thanks.
EDIT: Discovered there is a major difference between the GSM and CDMA Trophy. Volume and power buttons are switched on the devices. Have to make sure that the cases are for the CDMA one if you're on Verizon.
pizzaboy192 said:
I know I'm joining the Trophy party a little late (I'm getting mine after a friend upgrades to a WP8 device), but I've been browsing the internet and have seen so many interesting cases and other items for the Trophy, but I am wary about buying a case that isn't listed for the Verizon variant.
Are the two versions (Spark and Spark_W) identical physically? Will a Spark case work on the Spark_W?
Also, I've heard rumors that the slightly larger HTC TouchPro 2\Imagio\Evo 4G battery will fit the Trophy. Is this true? (Can one of the aftermarket Anker batteries also fit?)
Thanks.
EDIT: Discovered there is a major difference between the GSM and CDMA Trophy. Volume and power buttons are switched on the devices. Have to make sure that the cases are for the CDMA one if you're on Verizon.
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Wah wah? As far as the case, both devices are physically the same. Every picture I have seen of the two phones shows the volume/camera/power buttons in identical locations. Just looking at the two side-by-side, I'm sure that there is no difference, so any case you buy should fit either (I recommend a Casemate personally.. I have the original version of the Casemate case and it has been awesome.. except for the little stand thingy).
Now, as far as batteries go, I have never observed a difference in the standard battery sizes between my HTC Eris/Trophy/Touch Pro 2, all the batteries fit perfectly, mind that they are of the standard capacity. I recently ordered the "Fosmon 2200mAh Extended Lithium-ion Battery w/ Cover for HTC 7 Trophy T8686" and am going to see if this fits and works well with the SparkW.
The differences between the Spark and SparkW are all in the hardware. I wanted to obtain a Spark for development, but now see no point (as I got an HTC Pro 7 [on Alltel] and you really REALLY have no choice but to downgrade bootloader's with anything but GoldCard method) as the perfect rom already exist for the device.
Are you planning on running Trophy on Verizon, or another carrier with unlocked sim card? This is where we see people go wrong, as most can't get HSPA+ data working with the VZW Trophy and another carrier.
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Wah wah? As far as the case, both devices are physically the same. Every picture I have seen of the two phones shows the volume/camera/power buttons in identical locations. Just looking at the two side-by-side, I'm sure that there is no difference, so any case you buy should fit either (I recommend a Casemate personally.. I have the original version of the Casemate case and it has been awesome.. except for the little stand thingy).
Now, as far as batteries go, I have never observed a difference in the standard battery sizes between my HTC Eris/Trophy/Touch Pro 2, all the batteries fit perfectly, mind that they are of the standard capacity. I recently ordered the "Fosmon 2200mAh Extended Lithium-ion Battery w/ Cover for HTC 7 Trophy T8686" and am going to see if this fits and works well with the SparkW.
The differences between the Spark and SparkW are all in the hardware. I wanted to obtain a Spark for development, but now see no point (as I got an HTC Pro 7 [on Alltel] and you really REALLY have no choice but to downgrade bootloader's with anything but GoldCard method) as the perfect rom already exist for the device.
Are you planning on running Trophy on Verizon, or another carrier with unlocked sim card? This is where we see people go wrong, as most can't get HSPA+ data working with the VZW Trophy and another carrier.
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I went to the Microsoft Store and typed in HTC Trophy into the search, and it came up with 2 kinds of case. One is listed as HTC Tophy (base) by Incipio, and the other is listed as just HTC Trophy by incipio (That's the brand of case that I purchased)
Looking at them, the volume and power buttons are on opposite sides. I had to go to Verizon's Site to find which layout I needed (I needed the one with the large cutout in the back, not the small cutout for just camera and speaker)
Compare http://www.microsoftstore.com/store...-HTC-Trophy-Base/productID.247343200/vip.true
to http://www.microsoftstore.com/store...e-for-HTC-Trophy/productID.247343500/vip.true
and you'll see what I mean. Headphone and power buttons are switched.
As for what carrier I will be using it on, I do plan on using it on Verizon. I have the grandfatered unlimited data plan and plan to cling to it for as long as possible. This means getting a WP7 device now, and a WP8 device when they are reasonable off contract.
My mother is still using her Touch Pro 2, so I plan to check battery sizes when I am home next to see how much bigger the TP2 battery is compared to the Trophy. I know it's only 200MAH, but that's still something. Plus, an Anker 1700mAH battery is designed to fit without a different battery cover in a TP2, so I would assume it would fit without an extended battery cover on a Trophy. And since my mother needs a new battery on her Touch Pro 2, I might as well get the 2 pack.
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I went to the Microsoft Store and typed in HTC Trophy into the search, and it came up with 2 kinds of case. One is listed as HTC Tophy (base) by Incipio, and the other is listed as just HTC Trophy by incipio (That's the brand of case that I purchased)
Looking at them, the volume and power buttons are on opposite sides. I had to go to Verizon's Site to find which layout I needed (I needed the one with the large cutout in the back, not the small cutout for just camera and speaker)
Compare http://www.microsoftstore.com/store...-HTC-Trophy-Base/productID.247343200/vip.true
to http://www.microsoftstore.com/store...e-for-HTC-Trophy/productID.247343500/vip.true
and you'll see what I mean. Headphone and power buttons are switched.
As for what carrier I will be using it on, I do plan on using it on Verizon. I have the grandfatered unlimited data plan and plan to cling to it for as long as possible. This means getting a WP7 device now, and a WP8 device when they are reasonable off contract.
My mother is still using her Touch Pro 2, so I plan to check battery sizes when I am home next to see how much bigger the TP2 battery is compared to the Trophy. I know it's only 200MAH, but that's still something. Plus, an Anker 1700mAH battery is designed to fit without a different battery cover in a TP2, so I would assume it would fit without an extended battery cover on a Trophy. And since my mother needs a new battery on her Touch Pro 2, I might as well get the 2 pack.
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Ah, I see, so it has to do with the stupid pictures on Microsoft's site that has lead to your confusion. Well, those case pics are wrong: Here is a picture/review of the GSM Trophy, and you can see it is very much the same outside, camera included.
I grabbed my Trophy in the last month before the end of unlimited data, so I understand wanting to keep it (I will be looking to buy a WP8 at full price as well). I'd love to try a 1700mAh battery, but I'm pretty sure the original Verizon battery is only rated at 1250mAh-1300mAh, so 1700mAh is a much bigger upgrade then you realize (the phone doesn't get that great of battery life, even with good reception and mild use). I'll be trying out the 2200mAh over-sized battery with replacement backing to see how it works (it was cheap, can't complain), so I'll be interested to hear what your results are with the 1700mAh battery.
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Ah, I see, so it has to do with the stupid pictures on Microsoft's site that has lead to your confusion. Well, those case pics are wrong: Here is a picture/review of the GSM Trophy, and you can see it is very much the same outside, camera included.
I grabbed my Trophy in the last month before the end of unlimited data, so I understand wanting to keep it (I will be looking to buy a WP8 at full price as well). I'd love to try a 1700mAh battery, but I'm pretty sure the original Verizon battery is only rated at 1250mAh-1300mAh, so 1700mAh is a much bigger upgrade then you realize (the phone doesn't get that great of battery life, even with good reception and mild use). I'll be trying out the 2200mAh over-sized battery with replacement backing to see how it works (it was cheap, can't complain), so I'll be interested to hear what your results are with the 1700mAh battery.
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This is what I"m looking at. http://www.amazon.com/1700mAh-Batte...urpose/dp/B0050MUSLY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
They say that it's a drop in replacement for an Evo 4G\Touch Pro 2\Whatever, and so I would assume that it's like the MugenPower 1800mAh that does the same thing for the Trophy.
I'm planning on buying it when I get the phone, and if it doesn't fit, I have 2 batteries for my mother's Touch Pro 2 to last her until she shears the display off or crushes it with her car again.
EDIT: canceled my order w\ Microsoft before it shipped. Going to look at the cases for a bit longer than 3 minutes and see if I can find out which one is the real one. I'd rather get the one with the small cutouts, but I doubt that is actually for the Trophy. I could buy it and see if it arrives and fits my phone. I'm seriously thinking that it probably is designed for the HTC Radar instead (looks rather similar to my GF's Radar case) and the wrong picture was posted.
(Just checked it against the Radar page on HTC, and the one that is listed as "base" is for the Radar) Going to probably order the other case soon so that I have one before they disappear.
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This is what I"m looking at. http://www.amazon.com/1700mAh-Batte...urpose/dp/B0050MUSLY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
They say that it's a drop in replacement for an Evo 4G\Touch Pro 2\Whatever, and so I would assume that it's like the MugenPower 1800mAh that does the same thing for the Trophy.
I'm planning on buying it when I get the phone, and if it doesn't fit, I have 2 batteries for my mother's Touch Pro 2 to last her until she shears the display off or crushes it with her car again.
EDIT: canceled my order w\ Microsoft before it shipped. Going to look at the cases for a bit longer than 3 minutes and see if I can find out which one is the real one. I'd rather get the one with the small cutouts, but I doubt that is actually for the Trophy. I could buy it and see if it arrives and fits my phone. I'm seriously thinking that it probably is designed for the HTC Radar instead (looks rather similar to my GF's Radar case) and the wrong picture was posted.
(Just checked it against the Radar page on HTC, and the one that is listed as "base" is for the Radar) Going to probably order the other case soon so that I have one before they disappear.
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Okay, so I got the 2200 unofficial battery, and it REALLY should only be used on Spark. See, there is one TINY difference in the battery cover, and it is a small clip in the upper right of the phone! On Spark is must be vertically, but on SparkW it is on horizontal! I didn't realize this and forced the cover on and it made a bit of a divot in the phone... since this is my frank-n-Trophy, I'm not considered (but impressed that the new back held up, didn't break.. and even broke the phone's case lol). I'll charge the battery and give it my "at work" torture test tonight.
Now, what I WISH I had seen was this: Official OEM HTC Trophy extended battery. It's rated at 2150mAh (so basically the same)... cost be damned its an official part, and this one is for the Verizon Trophy. Maybe I'll get one of these for my original Trophy.
I am digging the added weight. The phone finally feels as heavy as I wish it had (yeah, I'm a weirdo, I don't like light phones).
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Okay, so I got the 2200 unofficial battery, and it REALLY should only be used on Spark. See, there is one TINY difference in the battery cover, and it is a small clip in the upper right of the phone! On Spark is must be vertically, but on SparkW it is on horizontal! I didn't realize this and forced the cover on and it made a bit of a divot in the phone... since this is my frank-n-Trophy, I'm not considered (but impressed that the new back held up, didn't break.. and even broke the phone's case lol). I'll charge the battery and give it my "at work" torture test tonight.
Now, what I WISH I had seen was this: Official OEM HTC Trophy extended battery. It's rated at 2150mAh (so basically the same)... cost be damned its an official part, and this one is for the Verizon Trophy. Maybe I'll get one of these for my original Trophy.
I am digging the added weight. The phone finally feels as heavy as I wish it had (yeah, I'm a weirdo, I don't like light phones).
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Care to post a picture of the two backs side-by-side so I can see what you mean about the cilp?
Let me know how the extended battery performs. I know where to get just the official back for the extended battery pretty cheap (I hope) and may get the pair to try and save some money. Unless the Spark back still works fine.
And what do you mean by "frank-n-trophy"? Storage upgrade mod?
Can anyone recommend a good wireless charging kit for the s3, to buy in the UK. I've checked the sticky but I can't find any of them available to purchase and I don't want to buy a low quality on eBay.
Thanks
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just out of curiousity, how do you know the ones on ebay are low quality?
They're usually the same pads from the same factories that make it anyways.
as i recommended to another member earlier, I would suggest getting just the receiver (the pad that fits inside the phone) and get the nokia lumia charger or something else.
Unless you prefer their custom back cases which means you wont be able to use any kind of case with it.
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all I can say is alot of things are made in china... even electronics. maybe of the brand name stuff you buy are from china but w/ the company's sticker on it for the most part so in essence you're just buying straight from the manufacturer without the fancy sticker.
mine has been working fine so i can't complain
model?
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no idea, i don't think rhere is a model number.. if there is, i don't know where to find it
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Fast Tech. Very satisfied.
This is what I also what i would like to have
We need more options for wireless charging stands. The Tylt Vu is nice but for $70+ it's stuck at one angle and the lip on the bottom is much bigger then it needs to be. http://www.tylt.com/vu/
There's also a Nokia model with a more "watchable" angle but it costs over $100.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A3NCC8M/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=
Has anyone used these models or know of any others?
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We need more options for wireless charging stands. The Tylt Vu is nice but for $70+ it's stuck at one angle and the lip on the bottom is much bigger then it needs to be. http://www.tylt.com/vu/
There's also a Nokia model with a more "watchable" angle but it costs over $100.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A3NCC8M/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=
Has anyone used these models or know of any others?
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I made my own temp one until I find something better using a couple of empty allergy bottles and some rubber lining. Thinking of building my own permanent solution but haven't figured out exactly what pieces I plan on using.
This works with the Nexus 5, no fiddly placement trying to line it up either
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...olid=2Q0NJBZYRGFGI&coliid=I38E6A82ECTKSJ&vs=1
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The Nokia is available from but for around $50, love it with my nexus 7. Still using the orb for my 5
DIY Stand
I got the nokia DT900, it is a great charger, I just didn't like that the phone was laying down, hence the stand. If i make another there are a few changes to be that need to happen. But it works well neverless.
Wow those are great. I'm liking the DIY atmosphere going in this thread and it gives me a few ideas for sure. Surely there should be more products like this out there or coming soon.
If you're using the Nexus 4 Orb for your Nexus 5, how watchable is it and how usable is it to tap things on the screen while charging?
That looks awesome, I'm gonna make something like that, Thanks!!