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Does anyone's battery cover seem loose on one side? Mine is... also the insert over the charging port is loose. Not a deal killer but just wondering if anyone else noticed this.
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Mine is not like that. Sounds like you need to return it to vzw. Everything on mine is nice a snug.
aczm1988 said:
Mine is not like that. Sounds like you need to return it to vzw. Everything on mine is nice a snug.
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Just got off the phone with tech they're sending me a new cover. Seems to be a known issue. If that doesn't sort it they're replacing the device.
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My cover is good, though I did notice the insert as well....just as long as the port itself isn't loose
LowFire82 said:
My cover is good, though I did notice the insert as well....just as long as the port itself isn't loose
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Gotta love hardware version 0001 lol.
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Just the luck of the draw with phones these days. Exact same device with completely different issues. I myself can barely get my back cover off its on so tight.
aczm1988 said:
Just the luck of the draw with phones these days. Exact same device with completely different issues. I myself can barely get my back cover off its on so tight.
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Mine is really tight. Thought I was going to break it trying to get it off when I had to put the battery in.
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Just got off the phone with tech they're sending me a new cover. Seems to be a known issue. If that doesn't sort it they're replacing the device.
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Does your cover kinda 'click' on the right side? Kinda hard to explain as I feel like its really tight, but the one side seems like there might be a very slight gap. It is kind of annoying. If this is your issue and they're willing to work with it, I might have to call them as well...
Its the ONLY thing I've noticed about this phone that I don't LOVE! Well, other than the locked software, but that's a whole other thing and will hopefully be corrected soon!
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Does your cover kinda 'click' on the right side? Kinda hard to explain as I feel like its really tight, but the one side seems like there might be a very slight gap. It is kind of annoying. If this is your issue and they're willing to work with it, I might have to call them as well...
Its the ONLY thing I've noticed about this phone that I don't LOVE! Well, other than the locked software, but that's a whole other thing and will hopefully be corrected soon!
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That's exactly what I'm talking about. The right side clicks like has a gap. Yeah they sent me a replacement cover and said if that doesn't sort they'll swap it out.
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sunder74 said:
That's exactly what I'm talking about. The right side clicks like has a gap. Yeah they sent me a replacement cover and said if that doesn't sort they'll swap it out.
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Good to know... I'm going to have to call them tomorrow and at least get it logged. I kind of got used to it, but if they have a fix I'd love to get it fixed. I actually notice it more when typing now than when touching the side of the phone...
Let us know if the new cover fixes it. I always prefer that to getting a new phone for some reason.
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Good to know... I'm going to have to call them tomorrow and at least get it logged. I kind of got used to it, but if they have a fix I'd love to get it fixed. I actually notice it more when typing now than when touching the side of the phone...
Let us know if the new cover fixes it. I always prefer that to getting a new phone for some reason.
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The new cover sorted it out. The thing is solid as a rock now.
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Did you contact HTC or Verizon to get the replacement cover?
Verizon tech support.
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the inc1 had this problem with loose back. inc2 seems to be a bit much sturdier.
I'm being sent the back cover
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It worked for like a week but now seems to be loose again sucks!!
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I had the same problem, then realized if I pushed the battey in harder the cover clicked on perfectly...
barn07 said:
Mine is really tight. Thought I was going to break it trying to get it off when I had to put the battery in.
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Haha, same here. The whole time I was like "New phone, don't break it, new phone, don't break it!!!"
I just got a replacement due to the plastic piece around the metal chargin port is loose. it's extremely noticeable when trying to take off the back cover.. I got my refurb today, and SAME problem.. I think it's an issue with all inc2's, I saw two Verizon stores with their display models same problem.. one lady told me to bring it in to the store tech and they will fix it, I hung up called back and got a replacement shipped next day without question. BTW I HATE the way they **** refurbs now, very unproductive...esp for sending the old one back, AND whats weird is the refurb came with no battery, but WITH a SIM card and back cover... I'm keeping the back cover lol and the old SIM card is only good for my phone so I can't imagine they want it back.. I will update in 5-6 days if I get charged for the back cover, I've NEVER seen a phone sent with it, I've had about 5-6 Eris refurbs, and around the same for inc1.. got the inc2 on its release date 28 April, and can't believe the port is loose on this.. I originally had the hard gel case that was out when the phone first came out so I bought it and actually got a refund cos there was a Bulletin on it for recall, and now that I got my replacement that case really ****ed my power button up, my new refurb power button is sooo much better that gel case did something, so if u have that case id call for a refurb complying about the power button...
If you get a refurb, they come with new back cover... also, I received my package today... Saturday... USPS.. I wonder if they aren't sending with fed ex anymore, either way came REAL FAST! awesomeness.
EDIT: called back, and they did change from FedEx to USPS which means we now can get our refurbs on the weekends!! saweeeet.
I'm keeping the back I don't care if they charge me. the way they package it now is horrible for sending it back, not to mention no return label, they said they are sending me one but who knows and where do I bring it now, I had an old FedEx some I could have used and they said I couldn't use that anymore.
has anyone used the sgs2 and a ZAGGsparq 2.0? my friend got one of those for this ipad and it works great (sometimes) i was wondering if anyone has used the ZAGGsparq 2.0 with this phone.
everytime i remember zagg it brings back bad memories...
the are okay for the side and battery doors, but don't ever put it on the screen
AllGamer said:
everytime i remember zagg it brings back bad memories...
the are okay for the side and battery doors, but don't ever put it on the screen
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1- thank you for your reply.
2-what kind of bad experience did you have with it?
I work a lot and i'm always playing music and other apps on my phone so my battery runs out quick, do you you have any recommendations on portable power?
it's a pain in the arse to put the sticker on, zagg is basically a sticker for the lack of better analogy
it's not easy to apply, and if you make a mistake, it takes a lot of work to fix it right
the feel of the rubber like sticker makes it really bad to do things naturally on the screen, if you apply it to the screen as well
now all that was in relation to their skins protection stuff
your Zagg-plug is a whole different level, so you might get lucky and it might actually just works right.
it's just a big chunk of portable battery after all, is hard to go wrong with that
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it's a pain in the arse to put the sticker on, zagg is basically a sticker for the lack of better analogy
it's not easy to apply, and if you make a mistake, it takes a lot of work to fix it right
the feel of the rubber like sticker makes it really bad to do things naturally on the screen, if you apply it to the screen as well
now all that was in relation to their skins protection stuff
your Zagg-plug is a whole different level, so you might get lucky and it might actually just works right.
it's just a big chunk of portable battery after all, is hard to go wrong with that
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oh i see, I'm mainly looking for some feedback on their portable battery chargers.
there's an existing topic about that already http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329494
well that post is about some other type of battery pack.
the zaggs battery pack its actually 6,000 mAh, (they also claim that their device can charge a phone 4 times before you need to recharge the battery pack) and only 45 $ (on ebay), i just want to get some feedback from people that have used, i want to know if it really does what they say it does and if it works well with the sgs2
IMO i find a solar powered ones to be more efficient, as it can do both, solar and plug in to the wall
with the one you are investing on, you can only plug it in to a wall for refill
the Zagg screen protectors for the sg2s actually work very very well
i use one on my phone.. as well as the back cover
EVERY Zagg screen protector ive ever seen put on is riddled with so many bubbles its annoying to even use the phone .... BUT .... Every single bubble disapears on its own ( without massaging the screen with a card or any of that nonsense ) within 3 days. my Zagg screen protector was annoying for the first 3 days but now you cant even tell it is there... it has a very natural smooth feel to it, not rubbery unless you accidently get your nail into it then your nail catches ( but doesnt damage the screen protector )
I have a Zagg Sparq and the GS2, haven't used them together though, I could try. My roommate and I both got Sparq's and his was defective right out of the box. From what I've read this happens A LOT from Zagg. Honestly, I don't like them after that whole experience (it was meh). I'll test it out maybe tonight though when my battery is dead. I'll also be receiving this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005K7192G soon and doing a full review for XDA/my site.
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I have a Zagg Sparq and the GS2, haven't used them together though, I could try. My roommate and I both got Sparq's and his was defective right out of the box. From what I've read this happens A LOT from Zagg. Honestly, I don't like them after that whole experience (it was meh). I'll test it out maybe tonight though when my battery is dead. I'll also be receiving this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005K7192G soon and doing a full review for XDA/my site.
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Thank you, that's the kind of feedback I been looking for.
Please let me know more.
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Thank you, that's the kind of feedback I been looking for.
Please let me know more.
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Which one the zaggs one or the one you are buying?
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i have the zagg dry invisishield and love it. your fingers dont glide well if their wet... but who touches their phone with wet hands.
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i have the zagg dry invisishield and love it. your fingers dont glide well if their wet... but who touches their phone with wet hands.
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Sweaty hands?
I'm not sure if people understand my question. I want to know about zaggs portable battery pack. I don't really care about their skins.
Here is a URL so you can see what I'm talking about.
http://www.zagg.com/accessories/zaggsparq.php
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the sparqs battery pack is fantastic. I have had one for one year and use it all the time for travels. When I am not using it my son uses daily for his iphone.
$47 on ebay is nice price. I bought at main site when they had a 50% off sale. Great item for me.
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the sparqs battery pack is fantastic. I have had one for one year and use it all the time for travels. When I am not using it my son uses daily for his iphone.
$47 on ebay is nice price. I bought at main site when they had a 50% off sale. Great item for me.
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While the Zagg Sparq 2.0 worked amazingly well on my iPhone 4 (I got 3 full charges to 100% out of it and atleast 4 hours of runtime for each charge), it's UTTERLY USELESS on the Galaxy S II.
First of all, even though I connected it to the "Optimized" USB port, the SGS2 drained the battery faster than the Zagg could charge it!! I plugged it in at 95% and began using the phone. 3 hours later the phone was down to 60% and the Zagg battery was DEAD (All 4 points depleted). I got another 1.5 hours out of the phone battery.
Just carry a second battery for the SGS2.
meh
Yeah, I would have to second that notion - go with a second battery. I'm using it at we speak, and it doesn't do that great of a job. It might be because my unit is defective, but the sgs2 not only charges slowly but uses up more mah in the process. Good luck getting two charges out of it.
Also, I believe it works best when plugged in to "general" port, as opposed to the optimized one.
The battery door on my Verizon Galaxy Nexus has 2 broken hinge things only 4 day after I got it... One is at the top, and is noticeably popped out, and the other is on the side so you can't tell its broken. Is anyone else having an issue with the battery door?
I'm not being rough on it or tearing it off the phone, I've taken it off around 4-6 times. Maybe I'm closed it wrong and it broke them. Seems really cheap for a $300 phone... Never had any issues with my other Samsung phones (Except that the plastic back scratched extremely easily on the Fascinate and Charge).
I'm pretty careless about snapping them in, but if you work from bottom to top, I don't see them breaking very often.
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I'm pretty careless about snapping them in, but if you work from bottom to top, I don't see them breaking very often.
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Thats exactly how I do mine. I tried doing it top to bottom once and the bottom prong things wouldn't go in.
P.S. Loved your work on the Fascinate! After I got the Charge, I wish I could have gone back... Especially for the ICS port.
I miss Voodoo Sound
You're doing it wrong.
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Buy more, they are like $3
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Buy more, they are like $3
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I did, I called Verizon and they charged it for $4.00 even to my account.
That's convenient. I actually didn't know you could just buy a replacement back like that
Well, for the most part....
I just completed the white digitizer/glass swap. The flex cable and pinout is identical, and it works just as it should. It was pretty straightforward, and one of the easier glass replacements I've done. For future reference, the Glass is NOT bonded to the LCD... making the swap quite easy. I intended on doing a complete white housing swap, but after closely reviewing the photos I found the white F240 housing has a different pinout for the battery cover charging points. I may still order one and see if I am able to modify.
Feel free to ask any questions you may have. Enjoy.
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Well, for the most part....
I just completed the white digitizer/glass swap. The flex cable and pinout is identical, and it works just as it should. It was pretty straightforward, and one of the easier glass replacements I've done. For future reference, the Glass is NOT bonded to the LCD... making the swap quite easy. I intended on doing a complete white housing swap, but after closely reviewing the photos I found the white F240 housing has a different pinout for the battery cover charging points. I may still order one and see if I am able to modify.
Feel free to ask any questions you may have. Enjoy.
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So does this mean it's easy to fix a broken screen? I wonder how much the digitizer glass combo sells for?
http://m.repairsuniverse.com/lg-optimus-g-pro-e980-screen-replacements-repair-parts.html
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Logic717 said:
So does this mean it's easy to fix a broken screen? I wonder how much the digitizer glass combo sells for?
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Very easy if you're fairly adept at phone repair. They are $33 with shipping on eBay, which is where I purchased mine.
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Very easy if you're fairly adept at phone repair. They are $33 with shipping on eBay, which is where I purchased mine.
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Did you just swap out the front faceplate? Like, you had a black faceplate, and you just swapped it out for a white one?
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TheAfroGuy said:
Did you just swap out the front faceplate? Like, you had a black faceplate, and you just swapped it out for a white one?
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That's correct. It originally had a black glass/digitizer, and I swapped it for the white one.
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That's correct. It originally had a black glass/digitizer, and I swapped it for the white one.
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What was the overall cost for all of that?
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TheAfroGuy said:
What was the overall cost for all of that?
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As stated above, I paid $33 with shipping on eBay.
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As stated above, I paid $33 with shipping on eBay.
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Nice. I may do that here soon! Glad someone tried it and succeeded!
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TheAfroGuy said:
Nice. I may do that here soon! Glad someone tried it and succeeded!
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One thing worthy of noting... the glass/digitizer did NOT come with double sided adhesive when I ordered it. You'll need it because most of the old adhesive will pull off the the glass that you're replacing.
I've always wanted to do this thanks for sharing!
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mynamseli said:
One thing worthy of noting... the glass/digitizer did NOT come with double sided adhesive when I ordered it. You'll need it because most of the old adhesive will pull off the the glass that you're replacing.
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What adhesive did you use, might I ask?
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Nice! But i prefer the white phone. Everything about the white phone is dope. But this does look great. Good job bro!
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What adhesive did you use, might I ask?
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I actually have a roll of the 3M double sided adhesives that I ordered months back. It comes in handy when you're frequently repairing phones.
zounduser: I appreciate it. As I said before, my intention was to do the full white housing swap. However, they don't currently sell one for the E980. Only for the F240 from the research I have done. Aside from the battery cover pinout, the housings look identical. I will go ahead and order one to see if I am able to modify it to fit.
I will report back with the results.
Alright. I'll order it, and we'll see how it goes! I've repaired a couple of iPhone digitizers and screens along with a couple of Android tablets, but I have yet to modify an android phone. Can you PM me the link to where you bought the faceplate and such?
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Alright. I'll order it, and we'll see how it goes! I've repaired a couple of iPhone digitizers and screens along with a couple of Android tablets, but I have yet to modify an android phone. Can you PM me the link to where you bought the faceplate and such?
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PM sent. Feel free to ask any questions you may have along the way.
Template cut digitizer adhesive?
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One thing worthy of noting... the glass/digitizer did NOT come with double sided adhesive when I ordered it. You'll need it because most of the old adhesive will pull off the the glass that you're replacing.
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I just replaced my digitizer and it went fairly smooth, but after a week I'm getting dust intrusion between the glass and LCD. I was very careful to cut the adhesive to fit, but obviously not good enough. Therefore, does anyone know if "template/pre-cut" screen adhesive is available? I've looked on the internet and also called LG, but no luck.
My current plan is to eventually purchase an LCD/Digitizer combo and sell the old LCD and Digitizer, with the dust in it, to a repair shop or whoever needs it. But I'd much rather just get the adhesive if it's available.
Thanks for any help out there.
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One thing worthy of noting... the glass/digitizer did NOT come with double sided adhesive when I ordered it. You'll need it because most of the old adhesive will pull off the the glass that you're replacing.
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Is this $33 part a new/used take-off from a phone, new OEM stock, or an aftermarket part?
As to the F240 back, wouldn't there be a cutout for the TV antenna, or is the antenna cutout solely through the phones perimeter frame?
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andygold said:
Is this $33 part a new/used take-off from a phone, new OEM stock, or an aftermarket part?
As to the F240 back, wouldn't there be a cutout for the TV antenna, or is the antenna cutout solely through the phones perimeter frame?
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This was a new oem part. As for the F240 housing, that's a very good point. I am not able to find any pictures of the housing that is offered to see if that is the case.
OLLIESSHOP: At this time I do not believe anyone offers the precut adhesive. It seems quite a bit of trouble to sell your lcd/digi combo just to resolve that problem. You could always disassemble, clean lcd and back side of digitizer, reapply adhesive strips making certain there is a solid line all the way across below the speaker. I have no doubt the dust is entering through the speaker hole.
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This was a new oem part. As for the F240 housing, that's a very good point. I am not able to find any pictures of the housing that is offered to see if that is the case.
OLLIESSHOP: At this time I do not believe anyone offers the precut adhesive. It seems quite a bit of trouble to sell your lcd/digi combo just to resolve that problem. You could always disassemble, clean lcd and back side of digitizer, reapply adhesive strips making certain there is a solid line all the way across below the speaker. I have no doubt the dust is entering through the speaker hole.
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Thank you !!! I believe you're right, since the dust is in the top 1/4 of the screen. I relooked at the pictures I took and it clearly shows I ownly put adhesive in the upper corners, not all the way across ... http://www.feelc.org/LGOptimusGProDigitizerReplacement.pps (2nd page from the end). Thanks again, that really helped.
Hi Friends!
I found this and want to share with you:
http://stellatech.com/samsung-gt-i9295-galaxy-s4-active-usb-port-cover-(orange),a,en,815961.html
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http://stellatech.com/samsung-gt-i9295-galaxy-s4-active-usb-port-cover-(blue),a,en,815944.html
I bought one for me :good::laugh:
Enjoy
vennon! said:
Hi Friends!
I found this and want to share with you:
http://stellatech.com/samsung-gt-i9295-galaxy-s4-active-usb-port-cover-(orange),a,en,815961.html
and
http://stellatech.com/samsung-gt-i9295-galaxy-s4-active-usb-port-cover-(blue),a,en,815944.html
I bought one for me :good::laugh:
Enjoy
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I just tried ordering it here in the US:
http://www.partsimple.com/gh63-03870b-sam-n-8.html
$10 including shipping. Better than the $30+ for ordering from the UK (cross fingers)
wait for your feedback.
How can we change this part, is a tear off mandatory ?
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wait for your feedback.
How can we change this part, is a tear off mandatory ?
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Turns out they are backordered. In order to replace it, you need some needlenose pliers to pull the anchor out of the phone part. If you just rip it, you likely won't be able add a new one.
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Turns out they are backordered. In order to replace it, you need some needlenose pliers to pull the anchor out of the phone part. If you just rip it, you likely won't be able add a new one.
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More info on the backorder:
"Nationwide BO, Usually ships within 4-6 weeks"
http://www.samsungparts.com/Products/Parts_and_Accessories/PID-GH63-03870B.aspx
Cover finally arrived today. Fits fine.
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I ordered mine from Amazon and im completely satisfied...it fits a lot better that the original that came with the phone
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Turns out they are backordered. In order to replace it, you need some needlenose pliers to pull the anchor out of the phone part. If you just rip it, you likely won't be able add a new one.
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Do you know if there is a video on how to do this? I think my charging port door is extremely worn out.
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It's also very easy to replace the cover if you just undo the screws on the lower half of the phone and gently lift that part of the back slightly off. Just enough to have the space to fit in your new cover!
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It's also very easy to replace the cover if you just undo the screws on the lower half of the phone and gently lift that part of the back slightly off. Just enough to have the space to fit in your new cover!
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Can I just buy one off eBay or should I find a specific website to use? Also do you know of any videos that show it being done?
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I haven't purchased extras yet but I can't see why the eBay ones wouldn't work.
I don't know of videos specifically for this but you can check out videos of basic S4 Active disassembling to see where the screws are etc. It's a very minor job.
Tonight I tried forcing one into place with an eyeglass screwdriver and it worked great, so I guess you don't even have to unscrew the back of the phone! You learn something every day
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I haven't purchased extras yet but I can't see why the eBay ones wouldn't work.
I don't know of videos specifically for this but you can check out videos of basic S4 Active disassembling to see where the screws are etc. It's a very minor job.
Tonight I tried forcing one into place with an eyeglass screwdriver and it worked great, so I guess you don't even have to unscrew the back of the phone! You learn something every day
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Wow that's very interesting. I just found that if I push the port in a certain way it closes fully. I shove the right side in all the way and then push up on the part closest to the screen and its very secure.
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Can I just buy one off eBay or should I find a specific website to use? Also do you know of any videos that show it being done?
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batterys are in need
vennon! said:
Hi Friends!
I found this and want to share with you:
http://stellatech.com/samsung-gt-i9295-galaxy-s4-active-usb-port-cover-(orange),a,en,815961.html
and
http://stellatech.com/samsung-gt-i9295-galaxy-s4-active-usb-port-cover-(blue),a,en,815944.html
I bought one for me :good::laugh:
Enjoy
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Saved my life dude!! :good::laugh:
How long are you guys finding that your cover lasted for before needing to be replaced? I've had mine for over 2 years and I haven't had any problems with it.
Mine lasted for about 2.5 years (was slowly falling off, then ripped) the first branch of covers (same as you can find by the links in the first post) that has gray rubber insert was somewhat defective, it can be ripped easily and not closing securely all the time, so Samsung actually replaces them in service centers, I know guy who took his phone to service with faulty display and they replaced display and cover to one similar to Galaxy S5 with flat white rubber insert. I got new one from service for about 5$ and this is a newer one (same as S5's) and to replace it, you just need to undo bottom screws, then easily with fingernail you can lift up back of the phone just a little bit, and old cover (just a piece of it in my case) will fall off, so you just need to put the new one and put button screws back (decorative, round plastic bits you can take off with needle, there are tiny groove for it).
Den90 said:
Mine lasted for about 2.5 years (was slowly falling off, then ripped) the first branch of covers (same as you can find by the links in the first post) that has gray rubber insert was somewhat defective, it can be ripped easily and not closing securely all the time, so Samsung actually replaces them in service centers, I know guy who took his phone to service with faulty display and they replaced display and cover to one similar to Galaxy S5 with flat white rubber insert. I got new one from service for about 5$ and this is a newer one (same as S5's) and to replace it, you just need to undo bottom screws, then easily with fingernail you can lift up back of the phone just a little bit, and old cover (just a piece of it in my case) will fall off, so you just need to put the new one and put button screws back (decorative, round plastic bits you can take off with needle, there are tiny groove for it).
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Can you post some photos of it? I'm wondering what's so much better about the new ones. I've had mine for 2.5 years as well and haven't seen any signs of wear and tear yet.
Well, first of all, the rubber base is secured better on the plastic cover itself so rubber won't gonna rip off as easy (mine riped off from plastic about a year ago, and now rubber itsetf brake) if you happy with yours, thats good because as for me I didn't had another choise. Before installing new cover I took pictures of new and old, here they are.
I know this probably a dead link, but is the port door made of rubber or hard plastic? It seems to be made of hard plastic.