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I rooted my X10a to R2BA026 a while back using the main rooting method.
It looks like there's a possibility I may have to get my phone serviced or replaced by Rogers, as my screen has started to display yellow tint along the edges when viewing light/white backgrounds.
If I do end up needing to get it serviced/replaced, I figure it'll likely be best if I return the phone to a Rogers ROM in order to avoid any issues with it being rooted.
How would I go about doing so?
1. Download the flash/unbrick tool:
http://hotfile.com/dl/44983907/9d54b5e/XIOFUB.rar.html
2. Download the decrypted Rogers Rom (R1FA014)
http://hotfile.com/dl/43225669/598add6/a_WWE_R1FA014_DEK.zip.html
Follow the instructions in the Flash/unbrick HowTo file.
About the yellow tint, where exactly are you noticing it? Is it the top where the ear piece is? or the bottom where the keys are? Or the left side or right side?
If you are going to service it with Rogers, can you update the status for us? I'm on Rogers and i THINK i see some yellow tint issues as well.
I resurrected an old thread on the yellow tint on the X10 General forum here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=718196.
As I stated there, the yellowing is most noticeable on the bottom of the screen, though I can also see it on the right side of the screen.
Alright.. when you take it in, please update the status for us!
Thanks!
Tri3Dent said:
Alright.. when you take it in, please update the status for us!
Thanks!
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I might hold off a bit, as the tint is less prominent now than it was a few hours ago. May become more visible as the phone warms up, as I was tethering with Barnacle when I noticed it, and then disabled Barnacle for a while before checking it just now.
If it's anything like my old iPAQ with Rogers last year, once you get an RMA number from Rogers, they send you a new unit, and give you a few weeks to ship the defective unit back. A good process, as you're not without phone for any period of time.
I'll keep you updated either way.
Thanks..
But don't they just ship your phone to repair rather than giving you a new unit?
When I dealt with Rogers Tech on my defective HTC Dream they sent out a refurb of the Dream with a UPS call tag to either take the defective phone (boxed and placed in the shipping bag) to a UPS store or have the UPS come pick it up.
Pretty simple really and you're not without a phone.
urs74 said:
When I dealt with Rogers Tech on my defective HTC Dream they sent out a refurb of the Dream with a UPS call tag to either take the defective phone (boxed and placed in the shipping bag) to a UPS store or have the UPS come pick it up.
Pretty simple really and you're not without a phone.
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Yeah, that's what they did with my iPAQ when I reported to them that the USB connector had become so loose I could no longer charge the phone.
I have the same issue with my X10. Rogers sent me two replacements but they both had the yellow/white blotches along the bottom of the screen. Looks similar to when you apply pressure to an LCD screen. It's only visible on white backgrounds for the most part. I've just decided to live with it, although it certainly annoys me at times. Not to much else they were willing to do for me at that point.
fredderson said:
I have the same issue with my X10. Rogers sent me two replacements but they both had the yellow/white blotches along the bottom of the screen. Looks similar to when you apply pressure to an LCD screen. It's only visible on white backgrounds for the most part. I've just decided to live with it, although it certainly annoys me at times. Not to much else they were willing to do for me at that point.
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Sucks, but good to know.
In which case, I'll probably hold out for a bit.
I sent my rooted phone back to rogers and they didn't give me any problems. I asked one of the customer service guys and he said android phones are meant to be open source, so it it's fine if it is rooted. lol.
Good to know.
Just to let you guys know, my friend got a new white X10 from Rogers store a couple days ago. Her X10 already has the new R2BA020 firmware on it so it should be the new batches. The new X10 that she got also have the weird wavy pattern on the bottom or 'tint' issue.
So I am convinced that pretty much all X10 are like that..
or try this method its easier and it works. The flash tool bricked my phone.
http://www.xperiax10.net/forum/firmware-f6/x10i-to-x10a-and-i-think-vice-versa-t716.html
I am planning to get White SGS2... looks sexy... but few questions come in my mind
1) is it sim unlockable like black one? I am getting a UK locked one so I have to factory unlock it.
2) All custom roms like villian etc etc can be flashed on white one too.. right? I really dont wanna miss any custom rom..
need answer quickly.. buying it in few hours..
It's exactly the same hardware as the black version, so you can ignore the colour when looking to root, unlock & flash.
hey thanks... I am getting it but its a non refundable deal... I dont want to get stuck on a Locked set with no custom roms...
Must be damn sure... I saw some review on Android market about white one not unlocking with Sim unlocker by chainfire3d
please tell me too if I unlock it whilst its usong 2.3.3 and I flash a CFW or flash an updated 2.3.4 or 2.3.5.. will this Relock the sgs2 or it will remain unlocked forever?
jjdoctor said:
please tell me too if I unlock it whilst its usong 2.3.3 and I flash a CFW or flash an updated 2.3.4 or 2.3.5.. will this Relock the sgs2 or it will remain unlocked forever?
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Unlocked is unlocked. As for it not unlocking with the Chainfire app, I've not heard of that and have seen people on here say they have used it. I bet the person who had a problem wasn't rooted.
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Unlocked is unlocked. As for it not unlocking with the Chainfire app, I've not heard of that and have seen people on here say they have used it. I bet the person who had a problem wasn't rooted.
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thanks once again... I am gettng my hands on white one. I had actually two options.. either to get a black or white but some stupid reviewer said white is different and wont utilize custom roms of black one.. that really scared me...
so unlocking is permanent... thats great news...
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thanks once again... I am gettng my hands on white one. I had actually two options.. either to get a black or white but some stupid reviewer said white is different and wont utilize custom roms of black one.. that really scared me...
so unlocking is permanent... thats great news...
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Hope you enjoy the new toy mate. Good luck, and have fun
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Hope you enjoy the new toy mate. Good luck, and have fun
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haha thanks.. hope that TOY was not referring to White color...
the white color looks sexy but really I am concerned that after 2-3 months it will get that brownish dust like color.. Black seems more scratch resistant...
Anyone using white gs2 can comment on it?
I recently got one from O2 and was advised that only PAYG phones are locked. All contract phones from O2 come unlocked. I checked mine with a Vodafone sim and sure enough it worked.
Mines white but I've only had it for 5 days so no colour issues. Assuming its in a pouch or decent case I can't see there being any issues.
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haha thanks.. hope that TOY was not referring to White color...
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Of course not mate. They're just toys, not necessities.
Sorry guys I went there and didn't like the GS2...... It was really not impressive for the price tag... No offence to gs2 users...
got the Sensation instead... I m happy with it but its not very good at places where there is low network signal and battery dies damn too quick... Nonstop 4 hrs wifi ney browsing have me only 4.5 hrs only... I have to charge it twice daily...
Hi,
I see yellow tints on the screen edges when the phone gets hot. I know Sony has admitted this to be a problem with Xperia S. I contacted Sony Support and they said that they can't support the phone as the phone isn't available in US. Can anybody suggest me my options? How do I get this fixed? Has anyone in US faced this problem?
Thanks
pratikjac said:
Hi,
I see yellow tints on the screen edges when the phone gets hot. I know Sony has admitted this to be a problem with Xperia S. I contacted Sony Support and they said that they can't support the phone as the phone isn't available in US. Can anybody suggest me my options? How do I get this fixed? Has anyone in US faced this problem?
Thanks
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First we have a few threads like this that you could have found instead of posting in a new thread.
What is your phone market built? I mean for which market your phone was built for? Where did you buy it?
Open the batter cover in the back and read the lable somewhere says 12Wxx what is the number for XX?
First of all I didn't find answer to my question on any of the threads posted. Maybe I missed it, sorry for that.
The number you asked is 12W09. I bought the phone from ebay from a reseller. Not sure where he imported the phone from.
Its part of the screen, the only solution is to either A, keep the phone really cool, or B replace it. As you dont have any RMA option, you're left with option A. G'luck with that.
lolz, option A isn't really an option. Thing gets hot and if it's anything like mine it'll start showing at lower temperatures and spread.
I'd contact the shop you bought it from and ask them to send you a replacement.
Does anyone know what fix is it? is it something we can do it ourselves?
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Does anyone know what fix is it? is it something we can do it ourselves?
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New display or phone ;-)
is it worth sending overseas? my phone is from UK. i have to pay for both side shipping. So i am just wondering if anybody has already done this?
I've found almost all the parts to change my DNA to white.
I've sent emails to companies, checked , aBay, Amazon and every vendor I can find on Google and I've had no luck.
The piece I need to find is the rectangular part over the Verizon Logo, I'll edit from my phone.
x920e / DNA White housing
fr4nk1yn said:
I've found almost all the parts to change my DNA to white.
I've sent emails to companies, checked , aBay, Amazon and every vendor I can find on Google and I've had no luck.
The piece I need to find is the rectangular part over the Verizon Logo, I'll edit from my phone.
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The ONLY place I have seen one, tough to find.
http://www.parts4repair.com/front-housing-bezel-for-htc-butterfly-white/
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The ONLY place I have seen one, tough to find.
http://www.parts4repair.com/front-housing-bezel-for-htc-butterfly-white/
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That's the piece! However if it's attached to the bezel shouldn't the white screen/LCD already have it in place?
center part
Some places call it a Midframe, other places call it a Bezel , if you want your DNA to be completely white you will need this. The part above the speaker is attached to the midframe housing. Also, look at your phone, inbetween the Glass and the Back cover the Bezel shows thru. If you do not get this, in between the back cover and the glass will be black.
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OMG two more, it helps to know what your searching for I suppose;
http://www.electron-parts.com/front-housing-bezel-for-htc-butterfly-white_p23658.html
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121152639266
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Some places call it a Midframe, other places call it a Bezel , if you want your DNA to be completely white you will need this. The part above the speaker is attached to the midframe housing. Also, look at your phone, inbetween the Glass and the Back cover the Bezel shows thru. If you do not get this, in between the back cover and the glass will be black.
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OMG two more, it helps to know what your searching for I suppose;
http://www.electron-parts.com/front-housing-bezel-for-htc-butterfly-white_p23658.html
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121152639266
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Yes it does help to know! Thanks guys.
I looked at the different videos on YouTube and they didn't remove that piece me more.
You think you could post a tutorial when you get all the parts? I am very interested in doing this as well to my phone
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You think you could post a tutorial when you get all the parts? I am very interested in doing this as well to my phone
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I'll give it a go. Whenever I take something apart I tend to take photos of the details to give it the best chance of going back together.
Looking for the best place to order the parts. I'll be ordering this weekend, hopefully, then 14 days from China more than likely.
Yeah hopefully... I have waited 2 months for an mhl cable from China once and have told myself that I will never again (at least from Amazon) order from China
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I can't wait to see your results. I'm a bit afraid to pry open this phone as it's so well held together and without the glue / gaskets I fear I'll never quite get it back together the same. DNAs are pretty rare out there, and white DNA would be awesome.
Ya I don't think HTC can even repair this phone properly. I've had two replacements now and they are refurbs as Verizon is cheap. As I press around the sides and the back the phone crackles a bit, as if popping something into place. This never stops though. Kinda irritating, at least for me.
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Money Is being a PITA this month and I wanted to try to get all the parts from one retailer, (Spoiler: Nope).
Also been trying to find a white screen and frame assembly, (Spoiler: Nope).
These sellers are also HORRIBLE at answering email. The only one I found who was helpful, before I knew, white was doable, only sells the black screen.
I'll get the tutorial up but it's just taking time. After taking some incredibly awesome photos with the DNA recently and with 4.3 coming I don't see a need to change devices.
fr4nk1yn said:
Money Is being a PITA this month and I wanted to try to get all the parts from one retailer, (Spoiler: Nope).
Also been trying to find a white screen and frame assembly, (Spoiler: Nope).
These sellers are also HORRIBLE at answering email. The only one I found who was helpful, before I knew, white was doable, only sells the black screen.
I'll get the tutorial up but it's just taking time. After taking some incredibly awesome photos with the DNA recently and with 4.3 coming I don't see a need to change devices.
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Yeah I cant wait for 4.3 and sense 5 for the DNA. I'm sure we will see the dump for it on here since I have OTAs blocked. I've considered going to a different device a ton of times but never did it cause the DNA is still great. Best phone I've used.
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croppz said:
Yeah I cant wait for 4.3 and sense 5 for the DNA. I'm sure we will see the dump for it on here since I have OTAs blocked. I've considered going to a different device a ton of times but never did it cause the DNA is still great. Best phone I've used.
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I thought you were getting a Note 2?!
Good times for the DNA. Official 4.3 and sense meaning kernel source. I want the MotoX but I'm living Sense 5 more than I thought and ice almost perfected getting good camera shots.
fr4nk1yn said:
I thought you were getting a Note 2?!
Good times for the DNA. Official 4.3 and sense meaning kernel source. I want the MotoX but I'm living Sense 5 more than I thought and ice almost perfected getting good camera shots.
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Thought I was too, guy bailed on selling and I'm kinda glad he did haha. Don't think I would have enjoyed something that big so I'm just gonna keep the DNA, no reason to get rid of it at this point.
croppz said:
Thought I was too, guy bailed on selling and I'm kinda glad he did haha, don't think I would have enjoyed something that big so I'm just gonna keep the DNA, no reason to get rid of it at this point.
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besides Dev support the Note2 had nothing better than the DNA. My wife has one, I used it a week before sending it back for replacement. The screen isn't as sharp. The Exynos is slower, the camera isn't as good.
You're better off with the DNA.
You should post some pics of the end result. It would be very interesting to see what it will look like in the end.
Also, what is the total price of all the replacement parts? I might even be interested in making to transformation to my Dna as well.
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I've found almost all the parts to change my DNA to white.
I've sent emails to companies, checked , aBay, Amazon and every vendor I can find on Google and I've had no luck.
The piece I need to find is the rectangular part over the Verizon Logo, I'll edit from my phone.
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F*** Me. I broke my new glass. Dang it. Well I need to get more white parts anyhow. Thinking about this more, I realized I haven't seen any white SIM trays or white usb covers. SIM tray needs to be x920e/DNA but I suppose the usb cover could be any butterfly variant. Have you seen these two parts around on white(or anything but black) ?
-Hoovie
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F*** Me. I broke my new glass. Dang it. Well I need to get more white parts anyhow. Thinking about this more, I realized I haven't seen any white SIM trays or white usb covers. SIM tray needs to be x920e/DNA but I suppose the usb cover could be any butterfly variant. Have you seen these two parts around on white(or anything but black) ?
-Hoovie
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i too will be in the market soon for white parts
http://m.tmart.com/Touch-Screen-for-HTC-Butterfly-DNA-White_p186678.html
Found these, may order soon. But want a white back housing to go with it. Or these are even better looking
http://www.decalgirl.com/skins/155214/HTC-Droid-DNA-Skin-Bullseye
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igorBOSS said:
You should post some pics of the end result. It would be very interesting to see what it will look like in the end.
Also, what is the total price of all the replacement parts? I might even be interested in making to transformation to my Dna as well.
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All the parts, except screen adhesive, can be bought from parts4repair.com and the total price of about $155 seems inline with others.
@thehoovie I doubt we'll see a white sim tray for the reason you mentioned.
Not finding a white flap is a bit of a mystery though. I haven't found one.
I cant find any retailed ones, so are there any? I got pink and I AIN'T NO GIRL
Try on eBay > http://www.ebay.com/bhp/sony-xperia-u-cap
By the way, what determines what caps you get? Random selection at the factory?
I have black and white and thought you were supposed to get black+white+pink+yellow, then again I bought mine open box...
Dedotated Wam said:
I cant find any retailed ones, so are there any? I got pink and I AIN'T NO GIRL
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hey i want pink!!! Any chance u found whether there are any retailed ones?! and how do we get them? i want both yellow and pink!
Ryccardo said:
By the way, what determines what caps you get? Random selection at the factory?
I have black and white and thought you were supposed to get black+white+pink+yellow, then again I bought mine open box...
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I'm guessing it was region-dependent, though most variants were black/pink or white/yellow. I really wanted a yellow one but I read that white model was easily stained.