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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.
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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

[Q] Impossibly thin back cover!!

Just bought my Note 2. The battery came half full so it's charging right now.
The first thing I noticed was the impossibly thin back cover and wondered how many people have managed to break theirs...
It'd be fine if it were made of carbon fiber, but plastic this thin will eventually break, no matter how malleable it is. For crying out loud, I've seen sheets of paper that are thicker than this!
How many of you have broken it already?

It's not going to break under normal use. If you take it off and bend it 90 degrees maybe, but it's not just going to spontaneously shatter on you.

Most people use a case so it wont break from dropping.
Ive never felt like it was going to break when removing or replacing it either.
As long as your not trying to break it, it wont break from normal use.
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The thinner it is the less chance it will break, crack or split.under normal use. I have had mine for just over 3 months and have removed it maybe 10 times. It still loks like new. You should be more worrried about the front anyway. A new case cost buttons in comparrison with the screen or digitizer.

People said the same thing about the galaxy s 2 back cover when that came out. Check out this video of it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu5qy6gffbs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Here's another video for you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErXqnQKs-tA
Samsung's been using this stuff for years for a simple reason - it's light, and strong.
- Frank

Been using s2 before this and never heard of broken backcover. You would be surprise how malleable and strong it is.
Now a broken screen is another matter that you should be more concern about.
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They must create it like that to make the device light

I changed the back cover. Cheap and cool.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Golden-Metal-back-cover-battery-door-case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note2-N7100-/150962863292?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2326167cbc

My god that is super blingy

i dropped mine from like 15 cm from the ground went it came flying out my bag, it cracked, you can barely notice it
but once i know it's there it ****ing bothers

Well buy a replacement, they're cheap.

Every 2-3 days I replace my battery with a charged one and I have done this with my note N7000 as well as my current N7100. This had led me to zero issues, not even a piece of the battery casing on either phone have broke off. These were designed very well where they will hold up to more than your everyday usage.

desirer said:
I changed the back cover. Cheap and cool.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Golden-...863292?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2326167cbc
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Just a quick heads up for battery cover buyers:
The item listing doesn't say whether this cover contains the NFC antenna like the Samsung covers do. I know some of the aftermarket covers don't have it. Anyone wanting to retain NFC functionality should be sure and check this before ordering an aftermarket Note 2 battery cover.
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Well mine got nfc on it. And even it doesnt got one its just $0.99
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desirer said:
Well mine got nfc on it. And even it doesnt got one its just $0.99
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As it's a metal back cover I don't think the NFC will work.
Someone posted in the accessories section saying they had bought a metal back cover with NFC, however upon testing it the NFC didn't actually work.
For someone like me in the UK though that's hardly an issue, NFC isn't widely used here, the only use we have for it now is if we want to use NFC tags, and that's about it.

FWIW, I have an Epic 4G that uses the same thin plastic back. I've had that phone for 2 years and there are no cracks, damage to the phone or anything. Actually looks pretty darn new, save for where some of the clearcoat is coming off around the speakerhole. Of all the things to be concerned about on this phone, the back is the least of my worries.

Wireless charging - again

Hi,
I'm new there, get Galaxy SII about a month ago. Since the beggining I'm using the Otterbox Commuter case and trying to connect charger in the total darkness makes my angry too often, I wanted to get wireless.
I know that there are some topics on xda already but none of u decided to go that way - IMO the easiest way.
I've used my Otterbox case and Powermat Wireless Charging System for Blackberry Curve 8520/9300 (u can find it at Amazon, search for B00462QB4W at really nice price ~6 pounds). Basically, u just need to take out coil and electronics from the blackberry cover with the socket (yes, that tiny socket on side of the cover) & pull out micro usb<->electronics connector. Now u can bin blackberry cover as ts useless now.
Next the worst thing, I have to cut out some more plastic on the hard part of the case and connector, to make the usb plug more in the middle(it not gonna fit as u get it) - making all fit properly was the hardest thing.
Easy - stick coil with PCB on the middle of your case, remember about socket which have to be exactly in the middle of the cutout for charger. I have used some super glue to stick this socket to case.
Now easy - X-acto knife and cut out srubber part of the case - need space for electonic - until I did it there was no chance at all to put phone into case.
Everything done - time to test wireless case for SGS2 and... it doesn't work
Quick check and the problem was between plug & socket on the case - the solution was to put some rubber from the case on the connector which isn't too thick.
I've put phone again into case, put on the Powermat plate and... it's charging finally
All that work took about 25-30 minutes.
U need just some super glue, sharp knife, sandpaper, site cutters can be also helpfull
If u don't feel too much in DIY stuff this way gonna be the best for u - No need to solder anything
Any questions? Feel free to ask

Yeah, nice work, but I wish to see video or photo because it is easy way to understand the idea my friend
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al3nkbootas said:
Yeah, nice work, but I wish to see video or photo because it is easy way to understand the idea my friend
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Unfortunately no photos of work but will try to make some of the finished project at the evening.

i'm too new on the board, so cannot post pictures :/
theres album > imageshack.us/ g /1/9941419/

caliber2001 said:
i'm too new on the board, so cannot post pictures :/
theres album > imageshack.us/ g /1/9941419/
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I cant get the link to work.

f4s7d3r3k said:
I cant get the link to work.
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Just remove spaces, it works.

Links:
PowerMat Kit
Otterbox Commuter Samsung Galaxy S2 - price is shockin high at the moment
Gallery

Wireless charging ingredients came today

So am wondering if there is a perfect position to place the device on back of my phone cover, is it a suck and see moment?
I know a few people have already done this mod do we have a total on the number of successors
Cheers
Lee

My final ingredient, copper foil tape, came last night. I was unsuccessful the first time. The second time works perfect. Doesn't work with my Samsung protective cover+ or my diztronics tpu. There are a few methods so just pick one you prefer.
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@rbiter said:
My final ingredient, copper foil tape, came last night. I was unsuccessful the first time. The second time works perfect. Doesn't work with my Samsung protective cover+ or my diztronics tpu. There are a few methods so just pick one you prefer.
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What did you change the second time to make it work
Is your profile pic from the internet cos I have seen that before so I might know you from somewhere else?
Cheers
Lee

Didn't change much. I tried to make my folds neater and added more at my ends. Oh and the first I tried to do it sticking to the battery. And the second time I did it on the battery cover. I wanted it work on the battery cover because it would be easier to take off or put back on. But it works nicely now. I only have to charge once a day mostly so I can just put it on my charger at night without the case. Was hoping it would work with a case so I could have one at work. Oh well. Samsung needs to get on the ball and release an official cover already. The note2 is approaching 10million sold which is plenty to bring out an accessory like this.
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I am having big trouble getting the ends rolled, all I am achieving is 5-6 small folds which end up flat and not rounded?
Also cannot get it to stick down to the copper points on the phone itself?
Is it an option to run it to the battery points instead not heard that before?

EFCLEE said:
I am having big trouble getting the ends rolled, all I am achieving is 5-6 small folds which end up flat and not rounded?
Also cannot get it to stick down to the copper points on the phone itself?
Is it an option to run it to the battery points instead not heard that before?
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Crinkle after a couple of folds or try and round out after few folds. Hard to explain but once you get few folds try to start rolling that one so it will have more depth to reach contacts. And once you do get some depth I kind of mashed it over contact points. As for the inductive coil contact points don't forget to use that little piece of foam inside the pre back cover. That is what helps mash it down onto the contact points once the cover is placed on. And NOOOOOOO. DON'T try and deviate into the battery. Potential for more to go wrong if you go that route. This is already a cheap and not so effective for the results so if you can't do it, then wait til an official OEM product comes along.
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@rbiter said:
Crinkle after a couple of folds or try and round out after few folds. Hard to explain but once you get few folds try to start rolling that one so it will have more depth to reach contacts. And once you do get some depth I kind of mashed it over contact points. As for the inductive coil contact points don't forget to use that little piece of foam inside the pre back cover. That is what helps mash it down onto the contact points once the cover is placed on. And NOOOOOOO. DON'T try and deviate into the battery. Potential for more to go wrong if you go that route. This is already a cheap and not so effective for the results so if you can't do it, then wait til an official OEM product comes along.
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It is now working, re-done all 4 copper tracks making the rolls a lot neater than first attempt!! and yes they were bad!!
Now to monitor charging times, I did read 12% per hour so if I get that or more I will be very happy
Thanks for your help much appreciated!!
ps.. if there are now 2 people using your profile pic can you tell me who it is??
Thanks
Lee

Buckwheat from our gang aka the little rascals.
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How to preapere your own back case for one plus one

YOU THINK I AM JOKING BUT ITS NOT JOKE
I WAS ONE WHO NOT PURCHASED ANY BACK CASE WHEN I GET ONE PLUS TO SAVE SOME MONEY
STILL I DON'T HAVE IT
I AM LEAVING IN SO RURAL AREA WHERE AMAZON PRODUCTS REARLY SHIPPED BUT I MANAGED TO GET OPO
FINALLY MANAGED TO PREAPERE ONE PLUS BACK CASE FROM BOX GIVEN BY ONE PLUS ITSELF
THE GIVEN BOX IS SO PREMIUM THAT I WANT TO USE IT FOR BACK CASE
BOX WHERE WE POOT OUR OPO HAVE GREAT FITTING TO PUT OPO
ONLY THING WE NEED TO CUT IT AS IT LOOK LIKE BACK CASE
REQUIREMENTS:-
SCISSOR
BLADE OR CUTTER
MARKING PEN
STEEL PINS
STEPS
1) REMOVE EXTRA SHEET OF PAD CONNECTED TO OPO CASE PRESENT IN U R OPO BOX USING SCISSOR
2) MARK EACH AREA GIVEN BELOW WITH MARKER PEN
SO U CAN CUTT IT CORRECTLY WITHOUT ANY MISTAKE
3) CUT FOLLIWING AREAS WITH BLADE OR CUTTER
AND WHERE ARE MIC POINTS JUST USE PIN TO MAKE WHOLES
1)VOLUME BUTTONS
2)POWER BUTTON AREA
3)SPERAKERS AND USB PORT AREA
4)HEADFONE JACK AREA
5)MIC POSITION PONTS
4) WHEN U GET FINAL PRODUCT GIVE FINAL FINISHING TO EDGES SO IT LOOKS GOOD
I MADE IT FOR FUN PURPOSE
BENIFITS
1) IT FEELS LIKE NEW PHONE IN U R HAND LIKE ORIGINAL BACK CASE
2)AGAIN WHOLE THING IS WHITE SO U CAN MAKE ANY DESIGN ON BACK
3)PROVIDE SOME PROTECTION TO ORIGINAL BACK FROM DUST ETC.
4)EASILY FITS IN POCKET
DRAWBACKS:
1) THOUGH MATERIAL IS PREMIUM BUT IT IS WHITE IN COLOR WITH SOME RUBBERIZED NATURE
IF U FALL U R PHONE IT MAY GET DAMAGED SO NO FULL PROOF PROTECTION
2)EASILY GET SOME DUST ,SMUDGE etc.
4) VOLUME PANEL AND HOME BUT AREA ARE HARD TO CUT IF THEY ARE NOT SHAPED CORRECTLY THEN ITS HARD TO POERATE VOLUME AND POWER BUTTON
5) IT GET FITTED WELL IN CASE BUT NOT PERFECTLY IF U DONT GIVE SOME SUPPORT WITH HAND TO CASE WHEN PHONE IS DOWNWARD IT MAY FALL
SO BE CAREFULL
FINALLY IT JUST FUN PURPOSE BUT GIVE IT TRY U WILL LIKE IT

All caps? Why all the shouting?

[emoji23] [emoji23]
It is actually pretty impressive that you were able to cut that out to such a good fit. My opinion, however, is that the sandstone back is like a case in itself.
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ataft said:
[emoji23] [emoji23]
It is actually pretty impressive that you were able to cut that out to such a good fit. My opinion, however, is that the sandstone back is like a case in itself.
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Thanx for reply
Now my phone is 6 month old
Corners sand stone black is getting worse day by day it is getting removed
Again i falled my phone 2-3 times and it chromium film get some damage
So i thought till get my new back case i should make an alternate solution
It just for fun not fullproof solution as back case
But when u use it u feel very handy than sand stone back case
And surprisingly every one asking which phone this is ( but this is not case previously)

I dropped my phone a few times too, and it looked ugly around the edges. The Housing Frame is really cheap and is pretty easy to replace. The back cover can also be bought for cheap. Once I finally got the parts, it took about an hour and now my phone looks brand new.
But yes, if it is hard to order parts to where you live... make a box case!

ataft said:
I dropped my phone a few times too, and it looked ugly around the edges. The Housing Frame is really cheap and is pretty easy to replace. The back cover can also be bought for cheap. Once I finally got the parts, it took about an hour and now my phone looks brand new.
But yes, if it is hard to order parts to where you live... make a box case!
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Give some pictures here
About housing frame
And your new back case how it looks
Abd from where u ordered and price

I'm impressed..
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Good job, looks really well for the material that you used, great creativity. :good:

walpanmad said:
Give some pictures here
About housing frame
And your new back case how it looks
Abd from where u ordered and price
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There's some links or suggestions where to buy things in the repair guide thread here.
I bought the Bamboo back instead of putting my old sandstone one back on. It's a bit slippery, but looks awesome.
The housing frame should cost about $10-15

This is awesome. By the way, how do you get lockscreen widgets?

But does not have noise cancel microphone hole beside camera
How is your videos sound ?

geowolf1000 said:
But does not have noise cancel microphone hole beside camera
How is your videos sound ?
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U have to make all these microphone holes using steel pins its not difficult

Chillz88 said:
This is awesome. By the way, how do you get lockscreen widgets?
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Lockscreen widget? That are not lockscreen widgets but lockscreen shortcuts to open apps directly from lockscreen.
These are available in all custom roms in lock screen settings

pretty impressive that you were able to cut that out