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When I first bought my universal I was terrified by the T-mobile-look, so I decided to buy me some tools to disassemble it and to change the colour. Has anyone experienece with this issue? I have the qtek-manual but I am not quiet sure if this plan really works. I want to revarnish my mda pro in more proper colours but I am afraid that the varnishment could disturb the connectivity.
Feel free to give me some comments or simply a url where I can buy a qtek-housing, I am not willing to keep this terrible t-mobile housing;-(
thx!
I would buy some more housing from ebay and modify that, and keep your original casing as a fall-back.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130070502699 is one example, you could take this and respray it and add a nice finish to it. There are others listed, including a jet black one (which I personally think is sexy) but it costs nearly double.
Hope this helps.
Depends on how good your paint job is. Example
Good
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=286863&highlight=
Bad
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=283179&highlight=
foxdie said:
I would buy some more housing from ebay and modify that, and keep your original casing as a fall-back.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130070502699 is one example, you could take this and respray it and add a nice finish to it. There are others listed, including a jet black one (which I personally think is sexy) but it costs nearly double.
Hope this helps.
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Urr problem with buying a housing is the hinge doesn't come with it ... silver hinge black everything else ... ew!
It's a new record for me... I had my new Aria/Liberty/Intruder all set up and inside of three days dropped and T-boned the screen
Anyone have ideas on where to find parts for a Aria? I understand HTC is notoriously slow about releasing aftermarket parts. The repair guy I took my phone to encouraged me to help him find the part.
Many thanks-
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Preferido said:
It's a new record for me... I had my new Aria/Liberty/Intruder all set up and inside of three days dropped and T-boned the screen
Anyone have ideas on where to find parts for a Aria? I understand HTC is notoriously slow about releasing aftermarket parts. The repair guy I took my phone to encouraged me to help him find the part.
Many thanks-
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I used to order all my blackberry parts from here. Very good reveiws. There across the seas but shipping is usually quick and even faster if you bump it up.http://cnn.cn/shop/htc-aria-c-277_1068.html
Thanks Kudvu002! You saved the day!
I found one on ebay, but the shipping's not as quick.
Have you tried taking it apart yet? I'm trying to get a little insight on the disassembly. It seems like you can pop off the top yellow cover but I wasn't able to get it off and didn't want to force it.
anyone knows where to buy the digitizer for the Aria? cnn.cn shows the digitizer in stock,, but when you go to checkout it says it is not....
Ordered mine about a week ago but it says it was shipped, now I just gotta get it apart!
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digitizer replaced
So I followed the tutorial found on android forums, it was relatively easy, i forgot to take pictures of the steps but i can write a tutorial if anyone wants it, because the tutorial on A.F. is a little vague. But I have found a solution to the cracked screen problem, I went to Best Buy to see if they had the Zagg shield (which they do, it's for the Intruder/Aria/Liberty) but they also had a new case which looks a little more resilient against dropping. The case is made by Superior Communications (BB item number 35307BBR) and is pretty rugged looking, anyways let me know if you want a tutorial written up, i will try to get some pics to do it with.
so I'm about to replace mine.. any tutorial with pics available?
for those of you that have ordered and recieved their replacement digitizers, are they AT&T branded still?
msgnyc said:
for those of you that have ordered and recieved their replacement digitizers, are they AT&T branded still?
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Yes they are.. and they are not original part... there are some differences... and after the installation you will have the light that turns on the -home- menu-back-search buttons to filter into the screen. I finished up adding the insurance and getting a brand new for $50.00 and sold the old one for 200
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so I'm about to replace mine.. any tutorial with pics available?
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I can have a tutorial up by tomorrow, unfortunately with pics of the full install but close enough to get you there. The screen I bought was an HTC oem screen and ATT branded, there aren't any that aren't branded so far. Lemme get the tutorial together and ill post it tomorrow.
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eortizr said:
Yes they are.. and they are not original part... there are some differences... and after the installation you will have the light that turns on the -home- menu-back-search buttons to filter into the screen. I finished up adding the insurance and getting a brand new for $50.00 and sold the old one for 200
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I've seen this phone shown off a few times withut the AT&T branding and with just the HTC logo at the top/middle and would prefer that digitizer.
(and no I wasn't mistaking the HD Mini for the Aria lol) Wonder how long before those are available. Probably will have to wait until another carrier gets the phone IF anyone else decides to even pick it up.
The button light issue is quite a drag tho. Sucks. You could try to add some sort of tiny strip above the capacitive buttons area to shield the light from leaking into the viewable screen area.
here is a good video showing a Disassembly of the phone, it might help.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMI7sNY5YZg
doing this now...it is a HUGE pain in the ass
ok, to anyone who tries this BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU PULL THE RIBBON OUT
I pulled too hard and like an asshole I broke the "plug" piece off of the ribbon and it's stuck in the "socket"
looks like it's time to try and scam AT&T again
With the release of the Best Buy exclusive White Evo.... I'm feeling kinda bummed since I just bought mine 2 weeks ago...
Does anybody know where to find original/oem/factory shell pieces, particularly the rear bezel and the battery compartment cover. I want to repaint them white or if possible, the white versions of said pieces.
Also information might be useful to DIYers?
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With the release of the Best Buy exclusive White Evo.... I'm feeling kinda bummed since I just bought mine 2 weeks ago...
Does anybody know where to find original/oem/factory shell pieces, particularly the rear bezel and the battery compartment cover. I want to repaint them white or if possible, the white versions of said pieces.
Also information might be useful to DIYers?
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Pretty sure its just a white battery cover on the white ones. Which you will be able to purchase.
its more than just the battery cover.
The white 4G as far as I can tell has 2 different pieces from the original black, consisting of the battery cover and the outer rear bezel. The rubberized matte sections essentially.
The battery cover is one piece, lower frame is second piece, just the shell though, transplanting the wiring, subframes, and kickstand should be relatively easy going by the teardown images on ifixit.
I wonder if you can get the battery cover and the rear half of the phone. The back half is what houses the camera lens as well as the kickstand, so having a replacement would be nice.
I wouldn't mind another battery cover if anyone finds how where to get them. I'm sure Sprint repair stores will eventually get them in, but no idea how long that is going to take.
One to mess up, perhaps put a logo on, or the disc from those low profile car mounts, would be nice to have. They're quick and easy to pop on/off too, and it's only a matter of time before that wears out given that I replace my batteries rather than recharge them in my phone.
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I emailed HTC, lets see if they respond..
I got a response, here it is:
Thank you for contacting HTC! While HTC is proud to offer the original accessories that come standard with our extensive line-up of mobile devices we unfortunately do not have the part you are looking for. We do apologize for any inconvenience however we can direct you to two non-HTC affiliated websites that may have your desired accessory. Try browsing www.boxwave.com or www.daydeal.com. We hope your search is successful. Sincerely, HTC Customer Care
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Original email to HTC:
I recently purchased an HTC EVO from Sprint, is it possible to purchase another battery COVER for the phone?
Thank you!
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Response back to HTC for dumping me off to an accessory vendor:
I have visited the suggested websites (daydeal.com and boxwave.com) neither of which sells manufacturer OEM Parts for the EVO. I am not looking for an accessory, nor an after market part. I just want the exact same OEM Part that came with my EVO phone, the battery cover. Part number 71H03150-XXM. If HTC does not sell to consumers, is there anyone that HTC sells to that I may be able to purchase this part from?
Thank you!
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I hope there is a way to get these parts, I really want to break out the airbrush and make some designs for my phone.
speedycake said:
With the release of the Best Buy exclusive White Evo.... I'm feeling kinda bummed since I just bought mine 2 weeks ago...
Does anybody know where to find original/oem/factory shell pieces, particularly the rear bezel and the battery compartment cover. I want to repaint them white or if possible, the white versions of said pieces.
Also information might be useful to DIYers?
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Return it and swap it out, thats what i did. Was no problem, as long as your within your 30 days. no restock fee either.
apristel said:
Pretty sure its just a white battery cover on the white ones. Which you will be able to purchase.
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no its not just a white battery cover, the sides are white as well (well 1/2 white)
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Return it and swap it out, thats what i did. Was no problem, as long as your within your 30 days. no restock fee either.
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That is only if you purchased your phone at BestBuy and did not purchase on launch day (it's now past the 30 days.) It's not due out at Sprint stores until mid to late August. BestBuy has the exclusive until then.
Another update from HTC. So they aren't available right now, but might be in the future it seems:
Thank you for contacting HTC! At this time I am not aware of anybody who carries the OEM back cover for this. We should be supporting this soon, however I do not have an exact date that the accessories will be available. Sincerely, HTC Customer Care
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Found them on ebay listed as "OEM Housing"... Might order one or two and try to see how they hold up being sanded and repainted.
I found an OEM battery cover on ebay, but they want $30 for it. A little steep in my opinion.
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Authentic-O...ultDomain_0&hash=item27b3386a12#ht_500wt_1154
I also found the OEM back chassis and battery cover.
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-EVO-4G-OEM-...ccessories&hash=item255bc105c4#ht_1705wt_1137
Doesn't look like it includes a new lens cover, so the lens cover may be built into the camera. That means no replacing it.
In the second listing they illustrate that it's from Samsung, so they are the actual OEM and HTC purchased the parts/phone from them. I wonder if we'll have better luck purchasing from Samsung or an authorized reseller..
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I also found the OEM back chassis and battery cover.
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-EVO-4G-OEM-...ccessories&hash=item255bc105c4#ht_1705wt_1137
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Close but the branding is different. No HTC on the back cover and it says "with Google" instead of "Sprint 4G" near the bottom.
No big deal I just wonder if these are real OEM parts or if they are about to get ripped for copyright infringement...
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Close but the branding is different. No HTC on the back cover and it says "with Google" instead of "Sprint 4G" near the bottom.
No big deal I just wonder if these are real OEM parts or if they are about to get ripped for copyright infringement...
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Yeah, the first one says it's OEM and from Samsung, the second just says that it's "HTC EVO Compatible" so it's not OEM, and probably a knockoff. Especially since he's in China. We should start seeing them cheaper soon then.
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Yeah, the first one says it's OEM and from Samsung, the second just says that it's "HTC EVO Compatible" so it's not OEM, and probably a knockoff. Especially since he's in China. We should start seeing them cheaper soon then.
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Definitely a good candidate for modding but I hope you are right about them getting cheaper!!
$55 Yowza!
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Yeah, the first one says it's OEM and from Samsung, the second just says that it's "HTC EVO Compatible" so it's not OEM, and probably a knockoff. Especially since he's in China. We should start seeing them cheaper soon then.
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Notably, I've found a few wholesale retailers for back housings that have the HTC logo on it but no chrome badging, this is perfectly flat however which means to me, an easier painting process.
Personally I don't care
I just dropped my brand new EVO today, ON THE CONCRETE!!!!!!!!
Well, the only portion that took damage externally, to my knowledge in other words, is the front bevel. I really do not like the blemishes so I went ahead and paid for the $55 set. There was a cheaper $40 option but I didn't see that till after purchasing the $55 set. If everything is legit, considering not just getting the parts I want to replace but also some of the tools needed to do the job, $55 was ok with me.
I'll keep you guys updated. Should be here next week or two. We'll see.
I want a white center with a black battery cover!
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Sirchuk said:
I wonder if you can get the battery cover and the rear half of the phone. The back half is what houses the camera lens as well as the kickstand, so having a replacement would be nice.
I wouldn't mind another battery cover if anyone finds how where to get them. I'm sure Sprint repair stores will eventually get them in, but no idea how long that is going to take.
One to mess up, perhaps put a logo on, or the disc from those low profile car mounts, would be nice to have. They're quick and easy to pop on/off too, and it's only a matter of time before that wears out given that I replace my batteries rather than recharge them in my phone.
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I emailed HTC, lets see if they respond..
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maybe this will work for you maybe you seen it already but we still need some pre-orders to get this to production. Would you mind helping? Imo they will be better than oem doors! Probably cheaper too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=735830
haha, I should start looting some of the pieces from my technician buddy's at sprint, all they do is stockpile them, no one would notice if they were missing a few lol. only problem is I couldn't see doing it for less than like 40$-60$, gotta split it 2 ways lol
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 ordered a kit that has the back door, frame and faceplate, back door and frame are white. I paid 59.99 that included the tools (t5, t6, philips, removal tool, and suction cup)
I will post pics of progress and how to.
I purchased this on eBay btw.
Thanks to B0r0b here is a link to a tear down video http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/HTC-E...eardown/2979/1
Reserved...
FYI....all original white EVO's sku and ESN are in the system as white EVO. Be careful if you have to return your evo to sprint, they'll see that it's a black evo and could deny your claim.
I'm aware of that. And if I had to return it then I would want to keep my white housing for my next phone. Thanks for the heads up though.
Can you link to the seller for the kit?
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FYI....all original white EVO's sku and ESN are in the system as white EVO. Be careful if you have to return your evo to sprint, they'll see that it's a black evo and could deny your claim.
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While this is semi correct, the ESN plate is attached to the board, not the rear frame. It's considered an accessory and would be seen as such. Same as with a Blackberry, you can get a custom color front faceplate, that doesn't change the fact that it's a Inferno just because there's a chrome faceplate on it.
Also, to save you some potential work:
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/HTC-Evo-4G-Teardown/2979/1
That link provides an entire teardown. Just reverse it with your new rear frame.
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Can you link to the seller for the kit?
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Kr-net is the seller but I can't find the white kit for the life of me. Seems that auction ended yesterday. Maybe he will resell it. The item was called "OEM HTC EVO 4G WHITE HOUSING FACEPLATE + BATTERY COVER"
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While this is semi correct, the ESN plate is attached to the board, not the rear frame. It's considered an accessory and would be seen as such. Same as with a Blackberry, you can get a custom color front faceplate, that doesn't change the fact that it's a Inferno just because there's a chrome faceplate on it.
Also, to save you some potential work:
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/HTC-Evo-4G-Teardown/2979/1
That link provides an entire teardown. Just reverse it with your new rear frame.
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Thanks for the video link. That would save me from making instruction video on this thing.
Looks like it isn't too much trouble. We have a lot of users that have been asking to trade theirs in for the white one.
Interesting. Keep us posted.
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I ordered a new one off ebay that showed up for $40 free shipping. Comes with the battery door, new battery and frame. Seemed like good deal so I jumped. I already have the T5 and pry tools from my nextel modding days years ago. I will swap mine once I get it!
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I ordered a new one off ebay that showed up for $40 free shipping. Comes with the battery door, new battery and frame. Seemed like good deal so I jumped. I already have the T5 and pry tools from my nextel modding days years ago. I will swap mine once I get it!
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can you provide the link? i can't seem to find anything when I look?
EDIT: wait, is the white EVO only WHITE in the middle and back, still black in the front? cause if so then i found a bunch of these things being sold....but i have an extended battery so i couldn't use the white battery cover :-(
for anyone interested:
http://cgi.ebay.com/SPRINT-OEM-WHIT...488832?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230c8e0300
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SPRINT-OEM-...852218?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230c7509fa
or you can buy them separately, which i may end up doing...
EDIT2: anyone wanting to do this mod with an extended battery:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Evo-White-E...uetooth_Wireless_Products&hash=item483ddbe720
Oh snap I didn't know you guys needed something like this. I've converted my Evo to white about 4 times. if you need a hand let me know.
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can you provide the link? i can't seem to find anything when I look?
EDIT: wait, is the white EVO only WHITE in the middle and back, still black in the front? cause if so then i found a bunch of these things being sold....but i have an extended battery so i couldn't use the white battery cover :-(
for anyone interested:
http://cgi.ebay.com/SPRINT-OEM-WHIT...488832?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230c8e0300
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SPRINT-OEM-...852218?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230c7509fa
or you can buy them separately, which i may end up doing...
EDIT2: anyone wanting to do this mod with an extended battery:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Evo-White-E...uetooth_Wireless_Products&hash=item483ddbe720
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They make an extended white back and sell it at the Sprint store.
Max_Pain said:
can you provide the link? i can't seem to find anything when I look?
EDIT: wait, is the white EVO only WHITE in the middle and back, still black in the front? cause if so then i found a bunch of these things being sold....but i have an extended battery so i couldn't use the white battery cover :-(
for anyone interested:
http://cgi.ebay.com/SPRINT-OEM-WHIT...488832?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230c8e0300
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SPRINT-OEM-...852218?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230c7509fa
or you can buy them separately, which i may end up doing...
EDIT2: anyone wanting to do this mod with an extended battery:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Evo-White-E...uetooth_Wireless_Products&hash=item483ddbe720
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Looks like you found them, the one I bought was a one off by a seller that had nothing else for sale.
Yes the white is just the back half of the phone, the front is still black.
Just ordered an OEM white housing from ebay. Seller had 6 with only 1 availible. Got it for $30 shipped. I already have the extented white batt cover too. So frick'n sick.
White extended batt, rooted Evo running ava10 with Riptides theme? PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
just got my wife a white evo. so want that housing and door now...everyone is out now of the combo's
johnnychimpo said:
just got my wife a white evo. so want that housing and door now...everyone is out now of the combo's
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Keep searching bud it took me a while to find it
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Dang, it's ended. Would love to have that, keep Us posted....
I was kind of disappointed only the back was white. But I've been wanting one forever and that was the only color in stock.