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Xperia ARC Silver Housing ?

I want to buy a Xperia Arc. However, being in Canada and the Arc being exclusive to Rogers, the chance of getting an ARC in misty silver seems remote.
I checked around. Nationwide Cellular network seems to be selling silver housing for the ARC. Maybe I could buy a black and replace the housing.
Have anyone purchased that housing? Is it original? If it is OEM - not original, will the quality be much different from original?
Much appreciated.

ive bought one on ebay and quality seems just like original. But be careful not to break the lcd like i did when trying to replace digitzer. Also when pulling out screen u will need a special tool .I just used a tomtom suction end and it worked perfectly.

Ive been thinking about doing this too....but who would I bring it to, as I am not willing to break anything LOL. Also would this viod warranty? thanks!

soldiers33 said:
ive bought one on ebay and quality seems just like original. But be careful not to break the lcd like i did when trying to replace digitzer. Also when pulling out screen u will need a special tool .I just used a tomtom suction end and it worked perfectly.
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i want to the same too.....can u please share the link and tool site where u purchased the silver housing from ???
Thanks

I have the opposite problem. I got a silver one from Three Hong Kong, but really wanted the blue/black. Maybe we should just swap Arc's

Worst part of changing housing is the sticker with all the information on the housing which you have to peel off and re-stick it back.
Has anyone tried to make this transition smoother?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1086178&page=2
The most worrying process is removing the digitizer which is glued on.
In addition to this page, any more pictorial guides on replacing housing?

bdwb said:
I have the opposite problem. I got a silver one from Three Hong Kong, but really wanted the blue/black. Maybe we should just swap Arc's
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does the hong kong arc work on Rogers frequencies?

Asian and European ARC LT15i is designed for different 3G bandwidth. Therefore they can only use 2G for data in North America, which I believe only has has Black at the moment.

Huawei P8 Touchplus

I have bought the tempered glass with TouchPlus and work fine (here is the link if you want to buy it [url]https://flosmall.com/collections/best-sales/products/huawei-p8-original-touchplus-smart-screen-protection?variant=12288197190).
Anyone who has it already know if is it possible to remove the vibration when i press the button? Thanks in primis and have a great day ! :good:

i don't know if the link is a spam of the product.... in case tell me that i remove

Hello, I also have touchplus from same seller. I like it a lot. Bigger screen. I also don't know how to remove vibration but I live with it.

vyshy said:
Hello, I also have touchplus from same seller. I like it a lot. Bigger screen. I also don't know how to remove vibration but I live with it.
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Go to Settings-->Sound/Audio--> Scroll down and you will see the option for disabling it.

I've bought this product and I can confirm that for now there is no way to remove the vibration when you press the buttons

can someone tell me how it works?

You want technicalities or just some overall description?

I'm also interested in buying this one - do you know from where they're shipped or how Long did it need to arrive? (Living in europe/Germany if that matters)
And what about the Glass(?) after a a couple of weeks of usage? Any disadvantages or scratches or so?
Thank you!

ChavezD said:
I'm also interested in buying this one - do you know from where they're shipped or how Long did it need to arrive? (Living in europe/Germany if that matters)
And what about the Glass(?) after a a couple of weeks of usage? Any disadvantages or scratches or so?
Thank you!
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Only for white P8s? What about black frames? Is there a white labeled foil available or not?

mesa155 said:
Only for white P8s? What about black frames? Is there a white labeled foil available or not?
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Hi
No, it's not "only" for "white P8". It's a transparent foil !
I have touchplus from 20.10.2015 and it's still very good ( no scratches or so). I don't remember how long it take until I received, but this foil is a useful thing.

Do you know of any left seller for the TouchPlus screen?
Hallo, I recently got a Huawei P8 and I read about the TouchPlus glass screen. I searched for it everywhere, but it seems now unavailable everywhere.
I know the P8 is five years old indeed, but it was a flagship phone, and while you can still find lots of accessories and replacement parts for it everywhere, this particular accessory seems to have completely vanished from the market.
Do you know of a shop where I could still find it, and have a couple shipped to Italy?
Thanks!!

Is it worth buying now (October 2018)?

Hey,
I'm looking for a new smartphone within 25k INR price budget.
Mix 2 is available for 23k rn and I wonder whether it would be a good idea to buy it or not? I want a daily driver for 2-3 years of use.
I'm a power user ( so gaming/perf, camera, sound, battery are important) and I keep my phones rooted so year old softwares isn't my concern if there are Oreo/Pie ROMs available.
I really like the design of the device, 6GB + 128GB is another benefit.
My doubts are about:-
1. Front Camera placement (is there any othwr way except rotating your phone around for selfies )
2. No headphone jack : This one seems most troublesome, but does the 3.5toTypeC adaptor solves that completely?
My other options are Asus Zenfone 5Z, Realme 2 Pro, Moto One Power or Nokia 7.1 Plus
Any help is greatly appreciated.
TIA

I highly recommend this phone, I upgraded to this from a MI5s and I'm very impressed by the screen and the battery life. If you take a lot of selfies it can be annoying to have to turn the phone around, but it's not really a big deal. If you try to take a selfie without turning it then you get a lot of chin in the pic, not a good angle! The USB C to 3.5mm adaptor works great, I've barely noticed the lack of headphone jack. Just leave the adaptor connected to your headphones and you won't even notice. The one downside to this over my previous phone is the glass, it seems to scratch very easily (I guess it isn't gorilla glass) and if you try to use a screen protector it looks bad because you can't have it go all the way to the edge (it is slightly curved around the edges). In a year's time I think the scratches will be quite obvious so keep that in mind.

mrpurplez said:
I highly recommend this phone, I upgraded to this from a MI5s and I'm very impressed by the screen and the battery life. If you take a lot of selfies it can be annoying to have to turn the phone around, but it's not really a big deal. If you try to take a selfie without turning it then you get a lot of chin in the pic, not a good angle! The USB C to 3.5mm adaptor works great, I've barely noticed the lack of headphone jack. Just leave the adaptor connected to your headphones and you won't even notice. The one downside to this over my previous phone is the glass, it seems to scratch very easily (I guess it isn't gorilla glass) and if you try to use a screen protector it looks bad because you can't have it go all the way to the edge (it is slightly curved around the edges). In a year's time I think the scratches will be quite obvious so keep that in mind.
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It does have gorilla glass but it is coated with an oleophobic layer on top which is prone to scratches
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myblessayu said:
Hey,
I'm looking for a new smartphone within 25k INR price budget.
Mix 2 is available for 23k rn and I wonder whether it would be a good idea to buy it or not? I want a daily driver for 2-3 years of use.
I'm a power user ( so gaming/perf, camera, sound, battery are important) and I keep my phones rooted so year old softwares isn't my concern if there are Oreo/Pie ROMs available.
I really like the design of the device, 6GB + 128GB is another benefit.
My doubts are about:-
1. Front Camera placement (is there any othwr way except rotating your phone around for selfies )
2. No headphone jack : This one seems most troublesome, but does the 3.5toTypeC adaptor solves that completely?
My other options are Asus Zenfone 5Z, Realme 2 Pro, Moto One Power or Nokia 7.1 Plus
Any help is greatly appreciated.
TIA
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Would you not consider pocophone F1? It's on the same price range as mix 2 but more powerful. It's not as good looking but still...

XDRdaniel said:
It does have gorilla glass but it is coated with an oleophobic layer on top which is prone to scratches
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Would you not consider pocophone F1? It's on the same price range as mix 2 but more powerful. It's not as good looking but still...
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That's very interesting, I wonder if there is a way to remove that layer? It seems to pick up more fingerprints than my previous phone's too so I'm not really sure of the point of it.
The power difference between the mix 2 and the pocophone isn't going to be very noticeable unless you're playing intensive games, plus there's no notch on the mix 2 which is a huge bonus imo.

yes it is.got mine yesterday for 237 euros,global version brand new
The phone is WAY more impressive in real life than what you see on videos.
835 is still a beast.

I got mine last week. Also from eglobal. I'm super impressed with the phone. For 237euro this is a major beast.

korekore1 said:
yes it is.got mine yesterday for 237 euros,global version brand new
The phone is WAY more impressive in real life than what you see on videos.
835 is still a beast.
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Can I know where did you buy from? I'm looking for international deals that ships to India

myblessayu said:
Can I know where did you buy from? I'm looking for international deals that ships to India
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here https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/xiaom...4gb-4g-black-english-only.html#/product/22867
but i just saw they are out of stock now

I bought this one https://www.eglobalcentral.nl/xiaom...e9d_92p0qNDr2UBBMaAvoDEALw_wcB#/product/22867

fotocreaman said:
I got mine last week. Also from eglobal. I'm super impressed with the phone. For 237euro this is a major beast.
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I Have just ordered one from eGlobal the global edition 64gb 6gb ram, can you tell me does the phone come with a free case in the box ?
Also is there an screen protector fitted to the phone ?
Does the usb to audio adapter work for making calls etc? allowing use with regular none MI product headphones ?

It came indeed with a case. No screen protector. I've not used the dongle so i can't tell.

fotocreaman said:
It came indeed with a case. No screen protector. I've not used the dongle so i can't tell.
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Thank you for your reply, did you order a screen protector? If so do you have a link or one that is recommended to use?

This is the one I ordered. 5D Full Protective Glass for Xiaomi MI MIX 2 6 8 SE 6X A1 A2 lite Redmi Note 4X 4 5 6 Pro 5A Prime 6A Screen Protector Film
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/X3AIXHq

Brilliant looks good, I usually use PayPal for purchases from China , did you use credit card is it secure payment wise ?
Does the screen protector work along side a case ? Or would a case perhaps push off the screen protector?

Mine came with applied screenprotector and hardcase.
I have the global Version 64gb

Excellent , I am hoping for that it would come with a basic one applied already , I tend to just never remove the factory fitted screen protector if it is clear .

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Mine came with applied screenprotector and hardcase.
I have the global Version 64gb
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thats weird.
There is definitely no screen protector in the box.
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justwondering said:
Excellent , I am hoping for that it would come with a basic one applied already , I tend to just never remove the factory fitted screen protector if it is clear .
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read above,there is no screen protector unless it was a box that was opened from the shop.
Mine from eglobal was sealed with no screen protector

The Screenprotektor was already attached to my mix2.
I had to remove a thin Foil

Advice please, my mi mix 2 arrived today.....but the factory fitted screen protector appears to have a strong blue tint (or similar colour) to it , is that correct ? or shoud it be completely clear ?

Mine came without screenprotector

About to join as RN8P owner, seek advices

Hello guys, Indonesian here
My RN8P is coming, unfortunately I can only get 6/64 version because how fierce today flash sale ( only 280 units 6/128 and 2800 units 6/64 in stock). I root and flash lots of phone before but probably not for this one yet after read how risky currently atm.
How can I optimize my begonia without ubl for now?
1. remove bloats with adb, it's mostly safe right?
2. Install blo*ada, do I need one if I removes bloats and use ublock origin?
3. Buy microSD, 128 GB class 10 is enough for FHD recording? or do I need U3 / V30 etc, they are EXPENSIVE here, make me cry because I cant get 6/128 version.
4. Put tempered glass and soak whole body with "nano liquid" coating, also put camera metal ring to protect it from scratch. I hate idea using case phone.
5. Others?
Thanks in advances

Hello, Indonesian too here
Got Redmi Note 8 Pro 6/128 Grey from 11/11 flash sale for Rp 3.4 Million, Regarding your questions. I can answer some of them.
1. For FHD recording, you should atleast get U3 MicroSD, you can get 128GB Sandisk ultra for 150-200k at Tokop****.
2. For tempered glass, I reccomend Nillkin CP+Pro / CP+Max. It comes with built in Oleophobic coating and feels just like the Original Gorilla Glass 5.
3. You shouldn't coat the phone with Oleophobic coating, because it already has a glass back which already has some Coating on it, water won't stick to it.
4. For the camera scratching, I would agree. It will scratch up the part below Fingerprint area if you don't use any cases. You should get third party cases, the one that comes in the box was bad. But if you hate cases, maybe you can try skins.
If you have any further questions, I would love to reply to them.

Trisks said:
Hello, Indonesian too here
Got Redmi Note 8 Pro 6/128
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Hello there lucky fellow
1. Sandisk ultra ori class 10 is rp 190rb, U1 is rp 215rb, U3 at those prices mostlikely FAKE
2. Agreed about this one but nikilin got black border and I dont like it
3. Its crystal nano coating, claim to create very thin (0.02mm) 9h hardness gilm on any glass surfaces not just simply oleophobic coating, and last 6 month~2years as scratch resistant layer, gorilla glass body is a type of glass right?
4. Case, skin, defeat premium body looks and insulate heat, rejected, google metal ring camera for rn8pro, it cost rp 15rb add, 1.5 mm space so glass lens wont touching floor/ desk under normal condition.
How about b*okada? It's sort of internal proxy, how much it drain resources?

ScarletVeil said:
Hello guys, Indonesian here
My RN8P is coming, unfortunately I can only get 6/64 version because how fierce today flash sale ( only 280 units 6/128 and 2800 units 6/64 in stock). I root and flash lots of phone before but probably not for this one yet after read how risky currently atm.
How can I optimize my begonia without ubl for now?
1. remove bloats with adb, it's mostly safe right?
2. Install blo*ada, do I need one if I removes bloats and use ublock origin?
3. Buy microSD, 128 GB class 10 is enough for FHD recording? or do I need U3 / V30 etc, they are EXPENSIVE here, make me cry because I cant get 6/128 version.
4. Put tempered glass and soak whole body with "nano liquid" coating, also put camera metal ring to protect it from scratch. I hate idea using case phone.
5. Others?
Thanks in advances
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Mine is on the way too and i too have some of these questions myself. I was initially planning on buying the 8/256 version but for some reason it's not available anywhere. So i had to stick with the 6/128 version. I'm planning on using my 128GB Class 10 card in the device for storage only. But Class 10 is the recommended speed class for FHD video so i guess you'll be fine with that. Not sure about 4K 30FPS mode tho because the minimal bitrate for a 30FPS 4K video is 100MBpS on the dot. You should look into investing on a UHS 3 card if you have plans to use that.
Regarding the bloatware, i think there is a good chance custom ROMs will pop up for this phone for a change. I've been following development on this phone for about 2 weeks for pre-purchase research and i have to say it's looking rather promising for a mediatek device. I think your best bet is to wait it out patiently until a good ROM is released instead of messing with MIUI.
I also want to know about adblockers that work on this device. I use AdAway in all three of my current devices and i would like to use that in this one too. If anyone knows how it works on this device, let me know.
I'm going to say i will use the provided case with the phone despite the fact that i hate to not show off how beautifully built it is. Better safe than sorry. Though i only bought an off the shelf cheap-ass tempered glass for now. And i think the metal ring for the camera bump makes the phone even more wobbly than it already is.. Besides it looks nasty so i won't be using that.
For the things i want to know about the device, there are a list of specific Magisk modules i use on all my devices. That includes Viper, AdAway and Vanced. I know Vanced works after someone confirmed it. Same person confirmed that Viper doesn't work even if the newest version flashes fine. A custom kernel with audio mod support has to be released in order for Viper to work... Who knows when that'll be..

ScarletVeil said:
Hello there lucky fellow
1. Sandisk ultra ori class 10 is rp 190rb, U1 is rp 215rb, U3 at those prices mostlikely FAKE
2. Agreed about this one but nikilin got black border and I dont like it
3. Its crystal nano coating, claim to create very thin (0.02mm) 9h hardness gilm on any glass surfaces not just simply oleophobic coating, and last 6 month~2years as scratch resistant layer, gorilla glass body is a type of glass right?
4. Case, skin, defeat premium body looks and insulate heat, rejected, google metal ring camera for rn8pro, it cost rp 15rb add, 1.5 mm space so glass lens wont touching floor/ desk under normal condition.
How about b*okada? It's sort of internal proxy, how much it drain resources?
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1. Or you can get 64GB Sandisk Extreme, meh
2. Nillkin also has Tempered glass without black border. check the Amazing H+. Should be the same, but without the border, also somewhat cheaper than the CP.
3. Just becareful not to get the coating on earphones holes etc. Also becareful using some sort of coating, try it out on small surface of glass first and make sure the coating doesn't ruin the glass.
4. I would agree with you, external protections ruin the design. But the glass on the back is really slippery and since the frame of Redmi Note 8 Pro is Polycarbonate (Basically plastic). the Polycarbonate frame probably won't survive a drop.
Also an extra tip. When you are setting up the phone, set your country to "United Kingdom" for no ads.

Helhound0 said:
Mine is on the wa
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I aint that newbie on modding, has been flashing since nokia 6120 classic, yes I will mod this one to but when it's safer, I more or less reseller for local area
Trisks said:
1. Or you can get
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Decided to get VGEN 256GB U1, it cost rp 417rb (30 bucks), offer 100MB/s read & 48MB/s write, and one to one replacement warranty, about nano coating I"ll seal the holes first before applying, non CP nikilin is not fully covering all screen, rejected. UK region is trick I known, I bought over 40's xiaomi over as reseller pass gew months, mostly cheap redmi A series tho

Does anyone replaced the screen&glass of op5t ? where

I broke my screen in the corner from a very high distance, now i want to replace it, but there are many screens on internet, oem, oe, after market, and many verions of those too..
I won't prefer to get a replacement from oneplus because it will cost me a lot of money and time
I want a screen that i won't recognize the different from the original one but cheap
Did u bought any screen for op5t ?

prologikus said:
I broke my screen in the corner from a very high distance, now i want to replace it, but there are many screens on internet, oem, oe, after market, and many verions of those too..
I won't prefer to get a replacement from oneplus because it will cost me a lot of money and time
I want a screen that i won't recognize the different from the original one but cheap
Did u bought any screen for op5t ?
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hi, how about this?
https://de.ifixit.com/Store/Parts/OnePlus-5T-A5010/Screens