I've seen all kinds of gtab covers and cases - so how about thoughts or ideas about bumpers, etc., that can make the gtab more kid-friendly?
So, no ideas on kid-friendlyness?? Bummer....
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So, no ideas on kid-friendlyness?? Bummer....
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sorry no one's gotten to you. Personally I'm not too sure what you mean by 'bumpers' but I think I can safely assume you mean a protective strip around the edge. Bad part is that there is so much accessibility on the edges it's hard to cover; dock port, speakers, both usb's, power, headphone, ac plug. Dunno if it's feasible?
Personally I would like to see a form-fitting shell type case like the case mates 'barely-there' for phones.
unfortunately, I just don't see that happening anytime soon.
DIY solution -- electrical tape. The color will match and will help with scratches on the edges.
Not the best solution, but until there's a case that's easily accessible for purchase its a workaround.
Thanks, guys! Yes, I was meaning a case or high-impact rubber strips for around the edges and back (with a small lip on the LCD side to keep it from impacting flat surfaces - i.e., dropping on the floor). However, I don't know if the G's case can handle an impact from 4 feet even if it does have rubber strips....
The electrical tape idea is certainly one I need to think about....
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Hey guys - does anyone know of any after-market battery covers for the HD that would be metal - specifically for the purpose of attaching to a magnet? I purchased one of those magnetic "cradle" kits that is basically just a big magnet you stick onto whereever, with a little metal slab that you stick onto the back of your phone. Then - you can just stick the phone up close to the magnet and it sticks - a perfect low-profile car cradle. The metal slab that sticks to the back of the phone is thin - it doesn't really stick out any further than the camera housing - but it still isn't as sleek as just the phone by itself. I thought a replacement battery cover that sticks to the magnet would be perfect. So... does anyone know of any? Or perhaps a vendor that could custom-machine one?
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Hey guys - does anyone know of any after-market battery covers for the HD that would be metal - specifically for the purpose of attaching to a magnet? I purchased one of those magnetic "cradle" kits that is basically just a big magnet you stick onto whereever, with a little metal slab that you stick onto the back of your phone. Then - you can just stick the phone up close to the magnet and it sticks - a perfect low-profile car cradle. The metal slab that sticks to the back of the phone is thin - it doesn't really stick out any further than the camera housing - but it still isn't as sleek as just the phone by itself. I thought a replacement battery cover that sticks to the magnet would be perfect. So... does anyone know of any? Or perhaps a vendor that could custom-machine one?
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I made my own magnetic car holder solution. Didn't cost much and can't imagine it work better than this...
I can't see what you've done there... It looks like some sort of metal on the battery itself, so that the regular cover works fine... What is that? How is it affixed?
Jouh has placed 2 razor blades on the battery.
Cool! I'm going to try that...
just don't take ur phone to the airport...... they might think ur going to use the razorblades for other non magnetic purposes.
Ohh! Good point! I would have completely forgotten about them and then been really screwed - I actually have to run my mobile through an X-ray every day at work... That could be an issue. Oh well - back to the drawing board...
just do the same with any thin metal i.e. sheet steel.
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just do the same with any thin metal i.e. sheet steel.
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I really wouldn't recommend directly attaching the phone to strong magnetic sources. It may impede the functionality, reduce or affect the battery operation, interfere with the many antennas in the phone, not to mention run the risk of corrupting memory sticks etc?
The phone itself isnt that heavy so probably wouldnt need a strong magnet, but you'd want to use something quite strong just to hold it in place. Imagine driving over a speed bump or pot hole which dislodges the phone and makes it go sliding across your dash board and out of an open window. (worst case scenario..)
If youre looking for a quick release holder I would recommend something that you clip the phone into like those hip holsters and then find one that has a socket connection to a window mount.
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I really wouldn't recommend directly attaching the phone to strong magnetic sources. It may impede the functionality, reduce or affect the battery operation, interfere with the many antennas in the phone, not to mention run the risk of corrupting memory sticks etc?
The phone itself isnt that heavy so probably wouldnt need a strong magnet, but you'd want to use something quite strong just to hold it in place. Imagine driving over a speed bump or pot hole which dislodges the phone and makes it go sliding across your dash board and out of an open window. (worst case scenario..)
If youre looking for a quick release holder I would recommend something that you clip the phone into like those hip holsters and then find one that has a socket connection to a window mount.
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I used the same razors and the same magnet (This one) with my SE P1i for 1½ year without any issues.
And the phone doesn't move 1 mm even driving over the biggest speed bump in Sweden.
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I really wouldn't recommend directly attaching the phone to strong magnetic sources. It may impede the functionality, reduce or affect the battery operation, interfere with the many antennas in the phone, not to mention run the risk of corrupting memory sticks etc?
The phone itself isnt that heavy so probably wouldnt need a strong magnet, but you'd want to use something quite strong just to hold it in place. Imagine driving over a speed bump or pot hole which dislodges the phone and makes it go sliding across your dash board and out of an open window. (worst case scenario..)
If youre looking for a quick release holder I would recommend something that you clip the phone into like those hip holsters and then find one that has a socket connection to a window mount.
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I honestly couldn't think of one thing that a magnet could have an effect on in the phone, certainly not the memory. The only type of memory that is affected by magnets are HDD (because the data on the disks is stored magnetically) and credit cards (once again, data stored magnetically). However, RAM/ROM is completely different and relies on gates and latches to store data, neither affected by magnet. Not to mention even if it did have an HDD (like old school mp3 players/iPod) it would take a strong magnet (mainly electromagnet) to corrupt the memory. Likewise, I can't foresee it having any affect on the battery or interfering with the antenas (unless you're using some super strong magnet....which you're likely not)
One of the only build quality problems i have with the Touch HD is that the battery cover creaks when pressed in certain spots.
To revive this topic, does anybody know of an actual aftermarket battery cover for this phone, preferably metal?
I searched google to find no results. It seems like it would be a good idea to make these
You can also shave the inside of the battery cover with a small sander. Than add ANY kind of magnet that will than fit inside the cover. The plastic cover is THICK so you can shave enough for some type of magnet.
I would also like a metal/rubber etc back cover. The quality of the orginal cover is driving me nuts..
Has anyone found this kinda aftermarket item?
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I would also like a metal/rubber etc back cover. The quality of the orginal cover is driving me nuts..
Has anyone found this kinda aftermarket item?
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Any news on that topic?
Hi I am paranoid about breaking the screen on my HD/Blackstone at work as I could quite easily bash it against something whilst it is in my pocket.
My current method of protecting the screen is to keep it in the standard sleeve that comes with it and make sure that the screen is always pointing towards my body so that if I bump into something I am less likely to damage the screen.
Does anybody know of a hard sleeve for the HD/Blackstone? I know that you can get plastic and aluminium cases but they are useless in this case as they don't cover the screen.
I don’t really like the look of the leather ones. I would consider one if I was a business man . I'm after something with the same principle as the standard sleeve but tough and maby that allows access to the headphone socket and EXTusb port at the same time.
Cheers
P.s. Audio player controller idea (FOR ANYBODY WHO IS INTERESTED).
I am thinking of purchasing the RC E100 remote control. I was thinking that I may have a go at determining what data is sent to the USB port to control the audio player so that I can build my own controller.
My plan is to use a micro-controller with a serial / USB interface so that I can create a controller to be driven by switches or a car radio stalk (which is the intended application).
At the moment this is just an idea and any input would be appreciated. I will start a thread when I have a bit more of an idea and info about how it will work.
Off the top of my head I realise that the E100 must have some sort of internal amplifier and a DAC/processor to convert the audio data sent down the EXTusb port into and audible signal. For ease of design I think it would be best to just use the jack output of the HD and ditch all the external audio processing.
Theoretically leaving the control data for play pause stop next volume ECT ECT.
My question is does the jack on the hd still o/p sound when the E100 remote is plugged in and in use and if not can/has anyone modified the registry or something to enable it.
My knowledge of software is not brilliant. I am more of a hardware kinda guy . I have just finished a degree in electronic engineering and have been using micro-controllers a lot during my course and think I could get a micro-controller to send the appropriate data to control the audio player. However my knowledge of how the firmware/software on the HD works is virtually non existent . Hoping you’ll be able to help me out and all input is greatly appreciated.
Cheers
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Does anybody know of a hard sleeve for the HD/Blackstone? I know that you can get plastic and aluminium cases but they are useless in this case as they don't cover the screen.
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The pdair aluminium case has a hard clear perspex screen over the touch screen.
Only disadvantage is you need to open the cover to use the touch screen, but then with other types of cases you have to remove from pouch or whatever so its not really that big of a deal.
Took me awhile to get used to it, now it doesnt bother me. I'd rather have a bit of inconvenience than destroy my phone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR7s7Xjyck0
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Hi I am paranoid about breaking the screen on my HD/Blackstone at work as I could quite easily bash it against something whilst it is in my pocket.
My current method of protecting the screen is to keep it in the standard sleeve that comes with it and make sure that the screen is always pointing towards my body so that if I bump into something I am less likely to damage the screen.
Does anybody know of a hard sleeve for the HD/Blackstone? I know that you can get plastic and aluminium cases but they are useless in this case as they don't cover the screen.
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I know you said you don't like leather, but check this Belkin case for iPhone.
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=374799#
I have it, and after trying out like 5-6 different cases, this has become my default case. The stock pouch is almost no protection against hits to the screen, but this little Belkin is very solid. It has reinforced front and back sides, probably hard plastic inside, it looks very stylish and it's also veeery tight. Actually a bit too tight I had to use my fingers to stretch it out a bit so that HD would fit inside.
But none the less, it's a very good case that provides good protection and has access holes on the top and the bottom, so you can easily use USB cord and earphones without taking the phone out of the case.
I made this the other night and thought I'd share. Its just a piece of white acrylic I had lying around after a work project. Started off as 13in x just under 5in. That is just enough to feel comfortable in portrait mode, but I have a 11in piece left I may mess around with. I think the lip holding the tablet is slightly too close of a turn on the left side, but otherwise it sits pretty good. I'm guessing the 1/8 cheaper acrylic would work just about as good.
Needed:
propane torch
acrylic
gloves?
I used some duct work crimpers to hold on to it, and also a table mounted clamp. I'm sure there are better ways. Be careful not to set it on fire, just needed to be warm enough to bend
Nice!
Good Idea! I may try this myself.
Gtab stand option
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Good Idea! I may try this myself.
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I found a nice stad in Michael's Craft shop. The cost was under $4.00 and the stand folds for storage in the case provided by Viewsonic. I did have to make on small mod, I had to attach 2 small pieces of foam rubber from a cup/can insulater to the stand to prevent the back of the gtab rubbing on the metal and scratching it. I bought 2 so I can keep one the night stand. Does anyone know where I can find screen protectors??
see the thread for Skinomi TechSkin screen protector $15 Free shipping!!!
I found one Skinomi.com that is diecut full screen especially for the Gtab.
I suppose a hole for the camera needs to be made.
Thanks to xRepinsSporx
also got a great stand in black, folds flat and is rugged metal.
dealextreme.com SKU #47631
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I found a nice stad in Michael's Craft shop
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I like that one too. Any idea what its called? I searched all through hobby lobby and didn't find anything interesting to use.
I'm trying to track down a metal back cover for my Nexus 6. I haven't found one anywhere online. I am not looking for a faux metal skin, or a metal case. I want to replace the plastic back with a metal one. Any ideas?
You do know that wireless charging won't work with a metal back, right?
A metal back cover would most likey kill your cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, and NFC reception.
To answer your question, I have never seen one. You could possibly cut the top/bottom off of a soda can, cut the resulting cylinder in half, peel the stock cover off, trace it onto the sheet of aluminium, cut it out, and use that.
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You do know that wireless charging won't work with a metal back, right?
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Yeah, it would kill wireless charging, that's why new metal phones don't do wireless charging. I've never used it though. The signal through should be fine in theory because the antenna bands are actually built into the metal frame. Each corner has two lines on top and side which allow the antenna to get signal.
i have found the perfect solution only ull hav to use CAD to mak design of the back panel or found a exact data file with all needed measurements im gonna get one done just not sure wen, im also thinking of modding the phone and new back panel to act as a fanless heatsink as well
http://www.protocase.com/
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.... im also thinking of modding the phone and new back panel to act as a fanless heatsink as well
http://www.protocase.com/
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I've often thought about creating some sort of heatsink for these devices. Please do make a post about your experience if you do it!
Hi there,
for Years i'm reading here silently and i never register myself.
I'm German and i hope that my english is well enough that you can understand my Questions.
I have a Question, not about Software for Samsung S8, so that's the Point for me to register here.
Hope that is the right Place in this Forum for my Question.
In the Future i plan to buy a S8 second hand. My Money is small so the most second hand S8 are in need of repair (Frontglas & Backcovers). Nothing what a Human with skills can handle. But i want to mod the S8 on the Side of Hardware.
Here is my Question:
Is it possible to make a Backcover from Aluminium and to use it instead of Glascover?
My thinking is to get a Originalcover and then to rebuild one from Aluminium (Thin it must be). CNC, or Lasercut for the precision.
I've googled many hours in the Hope to find something like this, but nothing.
So i want to ask you.
I think a Backcover from Alu ist not so breakable as Glas, more stable, but is it to realize without elektrical Danger to Part of the Phone.
I don't like the Cases & Bumpers & so on. I want to make my Phone more personal.
Are my thoughts crazy, or not? What do you think?
Hope my thread here is ok and do not conflict with the Forumrules. Sorry if that happens, but otherwise i will be thankfull for an answer or discussion about this Topic.
Greets to all outhere...
Interesting idea! Personally I would go with a skin like dbrand or slikwrap even if the glass is broken. Personal look and you don't lose any wireless functionality
Make sure that you remove the wireless charging coil before this!
Aluminium Backcover-Possible or not
Hi there,
i'm living in a relativ small Town in Northern Germany, but i hope i can find some
Manufacturers that can realize my idea. Maybe i must give an Order to some Firma over Google, or so.
To j91hernandez:
Can you give me eventually some links to the products. In Germany there are unknown, i think. I want to take a look on it.
I ask myself: is a Alu-BC thick enough to protect the Phone like the Glas-BC?
Or must can i use a Metall-BC instead Alu? I don't know.
The other thing is: you must remove the Original-BC to apply the, maybe stronger, Mod-BC. But if the S8 has no Guarantee you can make it like you wish.
Glas-Cover looks great, but i've seen so much broken S8s to buy in Ebay-Second Hand Shop, so i wondering, why nobody change the BC of the Phone to avoid the use of Cases, etc.
With a well designed Metall / Alu-BC it must be better, i think. Maybe you can make it less slippery for your Hands, too.
But: is there Dangers for electrical Parts of the Phone, i mean short circuit between Parts? In wich Way it affects the NFC Functions, etc.?
Maybe try & error! I'm willing to do so if i have the Money to buy a S8. So i try to get any Infos about that Projectidea.
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Make sure that you remove the wireless charging coil before this!
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That's a Point! The Function of the Phone shall be at 100%, so i think i must look and read about Phones with Metall-BC AND Wireless Charging how they doing it.
There would be a chance the metal backing by witch one would have to possibly custom make curves and all. But may dampen WiFi bluetooth and wireless signals. Anything other than plastic glass or aluminum I would imagine would interfere with wireless charging as well. Absorbing or warping the magnetic field
But I would say if a man could bend the edges properly a hand held rotary tool would more than likely suffice to do all edging and cutouts for various sensors. I have had to make due with home made metal object before but precision be on this is a must. As water resistance is more than like gone with the wind on this mod.....
Which I support fully
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There would be a chance the metal backing by witch one would have to possibly custom make curves and all. But may dampen WiFi bluetooth and wireless signals. Anything other than plastic glass or aluminum I would imagine would interfere with wireless charging as well. Absorbing or warping the magnetic field
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I agree with this
A plastic back would make much more sense as it would bend easier than metal for the corners while allowing for wireless charging and not causing any kind of electrical shorting issues.
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I agree with this
A plastic back would make much more sense as it would bend easier than metal for the corners while allowing for wireless charging and not causing any kind of electrical shorting issues.
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Hi there,
ok, Plastic-Cover is another idea to think about.
But it looks not so good as Alu, or Metall. Hm, maybe th use of a Skin can make the Optic cooler than. Another Sideeffekt is that the Plastik is covered then against big sctratches. No Danger for short circuits then and hopefully no problems with wireless charging and so on.
To Build such an BC is easier, right. Bending and cut out the Holes, that's all what we can make ourselves (if you are not Double-Lefthanded).
Thanks for the Input. Will think about that and trying it if i have my S8 in the Future.
A Fullbody-Cover protects the Phone completly (Front+Back), but on the other Side it is more thicker, unhandy. Often the Buttons are not good to press, and such things.
if you insist on aluminium/metal, then you are going to have to give up some functionalities. otherwise, plastics would be your only option. wood might be a viable option too, however durability would be an issue with the material.
imho though, you mentioned that you have limited money and if you're going to get an aluminium/metal/wood back cover machined by someone, it's going to cost more than you would think. replacement glass are way cheaper and as the other user suggested, you have vinyl wraps to get the look that you want