Still havent gotten mine (cmon friday!!) ,but after comparing my og to the 3vo, ive noticed the launcher (the arc above rather) on the 3vo is not as defined or rounded. It looks very ''choppy'' ..so to speak. Not smooth and round like my og. Is it just the stores demo device, or is that the way they all look?
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Yea, they didn't put anti alias around the edges, looks bad.
How can they overllok stuff like that? Seriously, it was the first thing I noticed. Also, did anyone have to re-teach themselves to hold a phone because of smearing the camera lens?
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Yeah I rub the lens constantly.....I knew it was gonna be an issue before I even for it.....I know its gonna be scratched to shot before i know it ...but I love the feel and look of this one....the OG was neva tough for my to hold.....to me this one is even better 4 me tho
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I think HTC did a terrible job with the graphics on Sense 3. Most of the icons don't even look like they were converted to the correct resolution so they are not as sharp as they should be.
Also, why can't HTC use HD background picture's for Sense? Their background pictures always look faded and subpar quality when you apply them.
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Can anyone do anything with this to make it look decent on our phones? I dont care about the bottom part or if some of the sides get cut off. The in phone cropping sucks
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.twistedapps.wallpaperwizardrii
Rock on!
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The smudges are getting annoying because they look ao bad. Does anyone know how I could show it to the AT&T person, so I could get a new one?
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This is a known problem with the screen. There's a few threads about it. Mine does it too
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xAnimal5 said:
The smudges are getting annoying because they look ao bad. Does anyone know how I could show it to the AT&T person, so I could get a new one?
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It's a common thing with the phone, and it actually does not ruin the quality of the screen at all. Just don't look at a black screen in a very dark room...
I've only run into one case where I ever see it: feeding my baby daughter in the middle of the night while waiting for a netflix movie to load. Once anything else comes on the screen, my eyes adjust and I can't even tell it's there.
My Captivate had the same thing and even after more than a year the display looks fantastic. I don't think it's anything to worry about unless it frequently bothers you during normal use.
I exchanged my SGS2 today because of screen issues. they exchanged it no questions asked. the screen looks better on this one
So, a while back, a few people mentioned dinging or scratching the bezel around the screen to find it was metal, and from there a few people asked if anyone had gone so far as to strip the paint off to reveal the metal. Ala: iPhone silver bezel style.
Well, I did just that. I have the pix posted over on Infected Forum.
http://www.forums.infectedrom.com/showthread.php?p=41590
EDIT: Links have been added for non-Infected Members. Not here, but at Infected Forums.
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Wish I could see the pics but I don't have a login. Anyway u can post some pics here for us douchebags?
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Wish I could see the pics but I don't have a login. Anyway u can post some pics here for us douchebags?
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Oh, oops. Totally didn't mean users of it were at all. Well, not ALL of them. But...
I'll add links. Had no idea a login was required to see the pictures.
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Lol nice to see you DID post this on XDA [ Haha. I might try this with sandpaper nice
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I thought about doing this after my phones paint started fading but it ended up breaking and got a replacement. How did you removed the paint? I was going to try some kind of paint remover so the metal doesnt get scratched up or maybe buff it off with a dremmel fabric tip. The metal under there doesn't look uniform or is that due to the way you took the picture? I think also shoulda left the one by the camera button and switch black.
EDIT: NM about my question of how you did it, I just read the rest of the other thread to see exactly what you did.
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I thought about doing this after my phones paint started fading but it ended up breaking and got a replacement. How did you removed the paint? I was going to try some kind of paint remover so the metal doesnt get scratched up or maybe buff it off with a dremmel fabric tip. The metal under there doesn't look uniform or is that due to the way you took the picture? I think also shoulda left the one by the camera button and switch black.
EDIT: NM about my question of how you did it, I just read the rest of the other thread to see exactly what you did.
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I thought about a paint remover but was hesitant of that with the screen and such. I'm good with a Dremel, so I used that. I also figured the tip I used was going to cause an uneven look, which is what I was... Not "hoping for" but figuring would.happen and was prepared to go on to the next step of getting that out. But I liked the raw look that happened and wanted to keep it. Kindof looking forward to it oxidizing. Lol.
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Pics or it didn't happen
You should have polished it a bit at least. Not for me at all. But I commend the effort and balls sir.
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Think I might go for the shiny reflective look. My paint has a few chips in it
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Holy crap!
I didn't realize the bezel was metal.
I did this with my hd2 battery door and it created a mirror finish. I just might yet do this again seeing as I have all the old supplies...
600,800,1000,1200,1400,1600 grit metal sandpaper, metal polish creme, rags, and an hour or two of time.
Google + pertinent info = results
honestly, looks like sh**
Should paint it red to match the og EVO bezel mod
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johnmarshton said:
honestly, looks like sh**
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Thanks for your "valued" input. I see you've been a "valued" contributor since you joined XDA. Lol.
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So only positive opinions are accepted?
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So only positive opinions are accepted?
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No, you see there are other comments that aren't positive. They also aren't **** about it. Constructive criticism is welcome. I get that it won't be loved, most would prefer the shiny approach, of which, I'm sick off and prefer gritty, old, industrial look.
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Making it brushed alum would be nice too but with straight brushed lines
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aznmode said:
Making it brushed alum would be nice too but with straight brushed lines
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Ok, that idea I like, I might just grab some steel wool and do that!
Where did you get the carbon fiber case or did you make that?
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Where did you get the carbon fiber case or did you make that?
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Made it. Used 3M carbon fiber adhesive and a hair dryer to make it super pliable and stick much better.
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Neat idea. I would like to see a red bezel if anyone has done it. Match the camera trim on the cdma model. That might be something I would do if it looked good.
Thanks for sharing the links
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Not sure if I'm posting this in the right place or not but I was dying to share!!
If anyone wants a tutorial or advice I can offer assistance but truth be told, I kinda just dove right in!! I am a former Sprint tech and I know how to disassemble phones. I WOULD NOT ATTEMPT UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING!! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED! same as anything else on this site, I will not be held responsible if you damage your device in any way.
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So you.....sanded the back of your phone?
Congrats?
Quite a bit of sanding. I think it paid off!
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Not sure I like 4 different color tone on the back. Looks like a flask.
Eh, it's not for me, but all that matters is that you like it.
I'm waiting on my 3m carbon fiber vinyl, then the top and bottom will get covered in it! Then there will only be carbon, polished metal and 2 accents of red.
Something like this....MY OG!!
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Really cool I like it
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Looks sweet! :thumbup:
Yeah even though its 4 colors, exposing the true aluminum is pretty freakin awesome. Cudos! Find away to get the whole phone to look like that and OMG! It'd look like those many thousand dollar phones you see pop up from time to time
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WELL... I ran out of time tonight, but... The whole front bezel is one piece with the back. Made out of the same piece of metal. I FULLY intend on doing the front as well!!
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I want a soft plastic cover for the top so it matches the bottom. The two (more five) toned thing is a tad annoying.
Towleeeie9613 said:
I want a soft plastic cover for the top so it matches the bottom. The two (more five) toned thing is a tad annoying.
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That's why I'm gonna skin it!!
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Looks nice. Would look like to see that with the sanded top.
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I don't get how people aren't feelin' this. I think it looks incredible.. Once I find a way to change the top half I'm in. Can you make a video of you doing the front? I want to see how you did it.
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I don't get how people aren't feelin' this. I think it looks incredible.. Once I find a way to change the top half I'm in. Can you make a video of you doing the front? I want to see how you did it.
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I don't like it because, in my opinion, a person might as well just use a can of spray paint and paint it. One half assed job deserves another.
Again, just how I feel. And that doesn't matter as long as others like it.
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I don't like it because, in my opinion, a person might as well just use a can of spray paint and paint it. One half assed job deserves another.
Again, just how I feel. And that doesn't matter as long as others like it.
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Half assed!? For real? Wouldn't half assed be to just spray paint it? I took the time to do it my way... Far from half ass. If ya didn't like it ya could've just left the post open for someone that had something nice to say. :thumbdown:
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Half assed!? For real? Wouldn't half assed be to just spray paint it? I took the time to do it my way... Far from half ass. If ya didn't like it ya could've just left the post open for someone that had something nice to say. :thumbdown:
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Person asked why people didn't like it, so I answered. And like I said, it's just my opinion, don't get bent out of shape about it.
But yes, taking sandpaper to a $600 phone is my definition of half assed.
I applaud your effort, though I personally dislike the look of polished aluminum. I think it is cool what you have done. If I had the skills, I would probably strip the case, brush it and then clear it with matte clear to keep fingerprints down.
This looks cool man! I would do it too if I wasn't putting a dark wood grain skin on my phone.
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Half assed!? For real? Wouldn't half assed be to just spray paint it? I took the time to do it my way... Far from half ass. If ya didn't like it ya could've just left the post open for someone that had something nice to say. :thumbdown:
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I have to back up the OP on this. Sanding anything to a clean and even polish, as has been done here, takes a good amount of care and consideration. Silver rattle-can spray paint will always look like silver spray paint regardless of how careful you are. Whether you like the results or not, this is not a half assed job.
Even with a brand new phone, i noticed tiny scratches ( you have to use a magnifying glass or slowly rotate it in the right light to see)
and phone has been no where near the insides of any pocket or un raised over any surface with my case. it hasn't seen a single touch or wipe.
some have called them surface stress scratches due to manufacturing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRsXdHavdt0
anyone else?
Funny you mention it, my buddies camera was terrible, looked foggy and blurry...his lens is scratched really really badly. My camera works great, but when I looked it was also really badly scratched, we both use the same case too. It sucks that it picks up scratches so easily.
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Not a single miniscule scratch on mine.
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This!!!
There's a few threads in this problem my lense has these marks in it. I can get a definitive answer if it actually affects photo quality. Mine seems to take pretty good photos
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its not even g2...the lens is square instead of circle...fakee
To be that badly scratched im not sure how gentle this use was lol,im using mine without a case from when i got it.And it only has 1 superfine minor scratch you can see only in certain angles if you put it directly to the sun.And it was there from when i got it.
yep big long scratch on my Verizon one.
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None on mine so far. God. You making me OC now guys.
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OMG!!
Mine is fine, I'll keep an eye out, this is very concerning.
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Can't recall....Did that lens ship with protective plastic on it? If so, did you remove it? I literally just discovered I missed the plastic over the volume and power button, so I thought it might be a possibility.
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Can't recall....Did that lens ship with protective plastic on it? If so, did you remove it? I literally just discovered I missed the plastic over the volume and power button, so I thought it might be a possibility.
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Yes it does, actually.
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Yes it does, actually.
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The T-Mobile one does not.
LG G2
My Sprint version, has plastic on it.
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verizon doesn't.
Myne is cracked ;(
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I just got it 2 days ago is night here actually 4:45 am I'll see later I haven't removed any plastic btw and pics are great anyway but I'll post later
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maybe verizon opted out of the sapphire and put glass? mine is perfect
Scratch that... Verizon wireless page says it is:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/device/smartphone/lg-g2
maybe the finish is different.. my D800 looks like it just came out of the box.. I don't use a case
My verizon one looks like crap. Looks cloudy due to abrasions. I am really good about not putting the phone in my pocket with keys and stuff. I don 't know but when I look in the light I see a worn looking spot that does not look right... like abrasion wear or something. I think it affects my picture quality. Don't think pictures are properly focused because of it.