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where can i get a black herme housing ?. I want to replace the boring gray housing that the 8525 came with.
Looking for the same thing!
Anyone with some suggestions?
i ordered this one...i'll let you know how it goes.
http://cnn.cn/shop/htc-8525-c-277_322.html
wratran said:
i ordered this one...i'll let you know how it goes.
http://cnn.cn/shop/htc-8525-c-277_322.html
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Dont mean to bother, but just wondering if there has been any success? Im really interested in this mod.
wratran said:
i ordered this one...i'll let you know how it goes.
http://cnn.cn/shop/htc-8525-c-277_322.html
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Have you tried it yet?
I just ordered a new Hermes Replacement housing from cnn.cn, however I haven't received it yet.
If you are ordering one just make sure you order the right one for your phone.
For instance, the TyTN replacement body will not work on a 8525 and vise versa...
invictive said:
For instance, the TyTN replacement body will not work on a 8525 and vise versa...
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I was looking over the cnn.cn and from first looks, it seems like the 8525 OEM black housing will work with the TyTN phone.
Is it confirmed the two will not work with one another? They are the same identical phone but with out the front camera on the 8525. If anyone will or has tried let us know.
I haven't tried, but I doubt it would. If you compare the positions on the different buttons - you can see that it the buttons doesn't correspond on the two different models. I'll buy the housing for TYTN to be sure it fits.
Wonder if they supply a instruction manual with it... Anyone knows?
The 8525 case that cnn.cn has for sale shows a front camera hole but no video call button which is something I would prefer, but where do you get the d-pad from? For those looking for a disassembly of the hermes have a look here on the wiki.I think there could be a really good combination of part to make a really nice looking hermes.
Dangnabbit.
I just ordered that Black Housing, but didn't notice the lack of a video call button. I hope it wont matter during installation on my Xda version
I've replaced the housing on my Vario ii for that of an SPV M3100 with no problems whatsoever - it was really quite straightforward. I kept the t-mobile directional pad as I preferred the look of it.
Changing the housing on a model of hermes with a different layout however is not so straightforward as it involves not only changing the keypad itself but also the little pcb underneath which is slightly different between Herm models.
it is certainly possible to replace the slide mechanism, keyboard and backplate between ANY model of Hermes, and some nice combinations are possible. I have a vario ii orange backlit keyboard if anyone wants it.
chinaonnitrous1!
Let us know how it went
Thanks!
they carried 2 housing...the only different is the key pad layout...so pay attention to the key pad...
This company is very slow in responding to email. I send them 2 email about a week ago asking for shipping date...yet no respond
Thats interesting, I ordered something from them on thursday, I got an email withing hours saying it had shipped with a tracking number...
As for the keypad layout, if you wanted to use the Black case you would have to also find the keypad to match it, as well as the PCB that goes beneath. cnn.cn has the parts for the TyTN, but not the 8525.
Maybe someone with good dremel and case modding skills could make it look good though.
Does anyone actually have the Black HTC TyTN that they were supposedly shipping? I was going to get one, but then everyone convinced me not too, I'd be interested to see some pics though.
I'lll get the housing withhin a week.
I'll post pics and everything.
chinaonnitrous1 said:
I'lll get the housing withhin a week.
I'll post pics and everything.
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Thanks mate!
chinaonnitrous1 any news on how it went ?
I bought from http://cnn.cn/shop a case for 8525 and the external keyboard because I have a SPV M3100. I am waiting for the package and I'll put some pictures of the case. I hope the quality of the case is ok.
I just received my new TyTN case from cnn.cn. It is a dopod branded case, slightly different colour than my original TyTN case. I guess I would call the colour "graphite".
It is definately an original case off of a phone, it still has the old IMEI and Serial Number on the sticker on the back.
Build quality is good, it doesn't look like it is off a used phone. One thing I noticed however was that the silver metal on the front was slightly pulled up, and there were some adhesive remnants on the side of the case. I'm sure it will clean up fine with a little solvent though.
I haven't replaced it yet, I am waiting on a new keypad circuit board (mine is fried, you have to push it ridiculously hard to get it to work), and I will open it up then and replace everything.
Ordering from CNN.CN was pretty good. Shipping was $5 CAD, and it took about a week and a half to arrive. A signature was required, but there were no fees or duty.
leoni1980 said:
it is certainly possible to replace the slide mechanism, keyboard and backplate between ANY model of Hermes, and some nice combinations are possible. I have a vario ii orange backlit keyboard if anyone wants it.
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Hi, I'd be interested in the keypad, if it's still available? I've dropped my VarioII and the keypad is slightly bent lol
where did you get the replacement body from?
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All -
I'm looking for an OEM *black* housing for the Cingular 8525. I know that the housing for the Hermes has the front camera hole and I'm okay with that - I can just cover it up somehow. I just hate things of mine being branded and my phone saying Cingular bugs me. Plus - I want it to be uber-cool and black (like the OEM HTC Hermes). I can't seem to find one of these housing's *anywhere*. I know there used to be some on Ebay but I can't find any now
Any help is greatly appreciated.
http://cgi.ebay.com/BLACK-FULL-HOUS...39:1|66:2|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Thank you for the response but I already *have* that housing... It's amusing that the seller calls that black - it's "gunmetal" - more like a dark gray/silver... I want one that merely says "HTC" on the back with their logo and is *truly* black... I know they used to be around but drats I can't find one for the life of me...
Nobody? I so covet a new housing...
Well the things is that i have Black G1, and it has some scratches and also i got tired of the Black so i want White Housing, while looking at EBAY all i found was All White except for the Back Cover that was Silver, and the Keyboard Silver too, i want All White and Keyboard White with Grey and Green Keys, someone knows where i can get it ?
IOmega666 said:
Well the things is that i have Black G1, and it has some scratches and also i got tired of the Black so i want White Housing, while looking at EBAY all i found was All White except for the Back Cover that was Silver, and the Keyboard Silver too, i want All White and Keyboard White with Grey and Green Keys, someone knows where i can get it ?
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Surprisingly I am currently looking into changing to white housing. I saw some on ebay which had a white back cover and all, but then again I do not think they are OEM and you may not be happy with their quality... as for the keyboard -I am not sure if I saw some with a white keyboard or not, but I am sure there is something out there.... maybe your best bet is to order an OEM white housing, then order the all white back cover on the side...?
How about the trackball? Are you going to get a white/clear trackball? or does the black G1 have that already...I know the bronze one has a black trackball...
i found some cool housings by Googleing g1 housings but i have not found any key boards or buttons. and there was this site called cool colors or something like that would do it for you like 175$ but they dont do it for g1s anymore only bb and nexus 1
thx for the answes guys .
What i want is ALL WHITE, but almost all Housing's are White but with Keyboard in Silver but keys in white with bronze the Symbols . So i found a white keyboard, with letters and numbers in some grey almost black and symbols in green . got to buy a only back cover in white, and try to get a non silver keyboard .
Its gonna cost much more than buying it all together but i want that colors D: so the only thing is, OEM no ? and if somebody knows some page where they sell housing, just post it plz .
Oh and the other thing is the Trackball, cuz i got it black D: gonna see if there is a white one on ebay or something .
PD : sry if i misspelled something, im from Argentina D:
IOmega666 said:
thx for the answes guys .
What i want is ALL WHITE, but almost all Housing's are White but with Keyboard in Silver but keys in white with bronze the Symbols . So i found a white keyboard, with letters and numbers in some grey almost black and symbols in green . got to buy a only back cover in white, and try to get a non silver keyboard .
Its gonna cost much more than buying it all together but i want that colors D: so the only thing is, OEM no ? and if somebody knows some page where they sell housing, just post it plz .
Oh and the other thing is the Trackball, cuz i got it black D: gonna see if there is a white one on ebay or something .
PD : sry if i misspelled something, im from Argentina D:
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http://www.truesupplier.com/htc-g1-...sing-faceplate-cover-fascia-lig-pr-21912.html
there is a link to some housings they also have track balls if do this please post pics
too expensive :S 25U$S for only a Back Cover, Keyboard Cover and Front :S no buttons, no keyboard, and only 1 Screw .
Think im gonna go for one i saw in Ebay, 26U$S, Back, Front, Keyboard, Keys, and Screws, only thing that is left is Trackball .
Whenever i get those items, i will post what will happen xD
IOmega666 said:
too expensive :S 25U$S for only a Back Cover, Keyboard Cover and Front :S no buttons, no keyboard, and only 1 Screw .
Think im gonna go for one i saw in Ebay, 26U$S, Back, Front, Keyboard, Keys, and Screws, only thing that is left is Trackball .
Whenever i get those items, i will post what will happen xD
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If its from the eBayer seller ibestone, than I wouldn't buy from them.
I bought a full black and full white from them few months ago. The white keypad was QWERTZ while their listing showed QWERTY. The black LCD face didn't have the nutts in the housing but the white one did. The sellers solution was use fire to melt the old ones out and melt them in the new one. Also his solution for the QWERTZ keypad was either use the old one (which was bronze) learn and get used to QWERTZ or send it the whole thing back.
While his g1 housings came with everything except the screws, maybe its a different seller.
IOmega666 said:
too expensive :S 25U$S for only a Back Cover, Keyboard Cover and Front :S no buttons, no keyboard, and only 1 Screw .
Think im gonna go for one i saw in Ebay, 26U$S, Back, Front, Keyboard, Keys, and Screws, only thing that is left is Trackball .
Whenever i get those items, i will post what will happen xD
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I saw a lot of trackballs on ebay...they have different colors maybe you might want a clear / white one..then you could think like me and get a blue or red one ? or did you say you wanted a green keyboard or something ? then you can get a green trackball ...idk its up to you but I saw some on ebay...
I was going to do this then I just found a nice White G1 so I dont feel like taking it apart just yet....First thing I did after I bought it was order a white battery cover (lol)...I really would like an all white keyboard as well (like you stated) I find the key pads but not the key pad housing (only found that in non white colors) ...I can always paint it of course (but I would rather not go through that hassle).....
Curious
Hey guys, i'm kinda curious as to how do I replace my housing for the g1?
The housing for my white g1, is chipped, and i'm thinking of getting a new red one, from true supplier.
Do i need to know how to open it? will there be a manual? I dont mind white keys, but the silver might plate might look odd with it. any advice?
I have white liquid want change to red if somebody know here to find housing pls help
if by any chance that you have the white housing ava. please let me know, I'd like to swap mine from black to white.
im just wondering how hard if even possible it is to change my black s2 into a white 1.. iv seen the housing kits on ebay quite cheap. i know the back is easy to do just 6/7 screws to undo, im just wondering about the front really.. is the screen glued in can it be poped out and put into the new white housing? has any 1 tried/done this?
A search will find the answer as usual question been asked before probably in Accessories .
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