Anyone coming from the Original EVO, knows that in the Charge and HDMI port it contains red scratches...
Well the EVO 3D front housing has like gray scraches, I remember one time, they were some complains about the camera lens if you put it together in your pocket with your keys, well, the lenses pass the test but the front housing for me dint, I often put my keys and my phone in the same pocket and now I have some gray scraches, LOL
Sent from my PG86100 using xda premium
rockypr said:
Anyone coming from the Original EVO, knows that in the Charge and HDMI port it contains red scratches...
Well the EVO 3D front housing has like gray scraches, I remember one time, they were some complains about the camera lens if you put it together in your pocket with your keys, well, the lenses pass the test but the front housing for me dint, I often put my keys and my phone in the same pocket and now I have some gray scraches, LOL
Sent from my PG86100 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i have an idea.
stop doing that.
common sense.
cobraboy85 said:
i have an idea.
stop doing that.
common sense.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hahaha I actually laughed when I read that XD
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
cobraboy85 said:
i have an idea.
stop doing that.
common sense.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Really? Really?
Thank-you, you are my hero
rockypr said:
Really? Really?
Thank-you, you are my hero
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
just tryin'a benefit my fellow man. you are most welcome, good sir.
and now comes the part where i give you some ****.... because it's funny, and you need it.
you should have titled this thread "poor decisions when deciding where to put my keys and phone on a daily basis. and furthermore, i know glass can scratch, regardless of what phone companies say.... metal>glass in durability."
lol
cobraboy85 said:
just tryin'a benefit my fellow man. you are most welcome, good sir.
and now comes the part where i give you some ****.... because it's funny, and you need it.
you should have titled this thread "poor decisions when deciding where to put my keys and phone on a daily basis. and furthermore, i know glass can scratch, regardless of what phone companies say.... metal>glass in durability."
lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hahaha... I always mixed my keys with all my other phones and this is the first one that has some housing scraches, and talkin about my keys, they are only two, not 10 or 15 keys Lol
Sent from my PG86100 using xda premium
rockypr said:
Hahaha... I always mixed my keys with all my other phones and this is the first one that has some housing scraches, and talkin about my keys, they are only two, not 10 or 15 keys Lol
Sent from my PG86100 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i think you are just trying to cover for yourself now.... its a ****ing GAGGLE of keys, isn't it? isn't it!?!!?
sorry.
I'm reminded of something my dad used to always say:
A guy goes to the doctor and says, "It hurts when I do this" and the doctor replied, "Stop doing that."
Only thing going in my pocket when my phone is in there is my hand. It's pretty silly to think sharp metal objects won't scratch up a plastic device when they are moving around and rubbing each other.
Sent on my HTC EVO 3D
Related
Aghhh!!! Is anyone else having a hard time putting their back cover on perfectly? I've pressed down so hard on the area (mhl and above) and still won't budge! Any tips?
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA App
I have the opposite problem, I have a hard time getting the back cover off with fear of breaking it.
spencer88 said:
I have the opposite problem, I have a hard time getting the back cover off with fear of breaking it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ditto!
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA Premium App
i have hard time taking it off. but I see the Sprint rep do it so easily.
Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk
TweetyBear said:
i have hard time taking it off. but I see the Sprint rep do it so easily.
Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yea I thought for sure I would either snap it in half, or break the dog ears on it
Sent from my 3rd Dimension of Evolution
spencer88 said:
I have the opposite problem, I have a hard time getting the back cover off with fear of breaking it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Me too.
Sent From My HTC Evo 3D Using Tapatalk On The Now Network From Sprint!
mattfmartin said:
Yea I thought for sure I would either snap it in half, or break the dog ears on it
Sent from my 3rd Dimension of Evolution
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same here. why couldnt they have the ones that slide off like the phones before. so much easier to take off.
Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk
I asked this same question few days ago also and the best tip I got was to start on the opposite side of the camera and peel it off..I now have replacement batteries to change every day and found out if you do it the way then just peel it open like a book ...you don't have to do it hard...it gets used to openning and comes right off. I really don't mind if the back falls off becuase I always have a case on it...hard it silicone and it hoods it in place. I still do this very carefully. I realize tho many will not like this...but I gotta work with what I have...don't like it....but till replacement backs come on the market...it will do.
Its like the area above the mhl has a gap no matter how hard I press it won't go down.
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA
*edit
Never mind. HTC being the kick-ass company they are is sending me a new back cover free of charge!
Mine also has a small gap just beside the headphone jack. It just doesn't line up very well right there.
spencer88 said:
I have the opposite problem, I have a hard time getting the back cover off with fear of breaking it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1, i thought it was going to snap in half!
life64x said:
I asked this same question few days ago also and the best tip I got was to start on the opposite side of the camera and peel it off..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This method works great, thanks!
Has anyone got dust under their Amaze yet?
I have dust under mine and I'm wondering if there was any way (easy or not) to get it out. I emailed Wind and checked if maybe they could do something about it since I'm still under warranty, but if my warranty is one use only then I'll save it for when it's actually something more important.
n0oblettz said:
Has anyone got dust under their Amaze yet?
I have dust under mine and I'm wondering if there was any way (easy or not) to get it out. I emailed Wind and checked if maybe they could do something about it since I'm still under warranty, but if my warranty is one use only then I'll save it for when it's actually something more important.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, I had it on the first one I had, couple days ago. I got mine exchanged for other reasons but this one did not come with dusts under the screen new. But it did come with this strong women perfume scent, because they replaced mine with open boxed one. I hope this goes away soon, because.my palms always smells like a girl now...
morrislee said:
Yeah, I had it on the first one I had, couple days ago. I got mine exchanged for other reasons but this one did not come with dusts under the screen new. But it did come with this strong women perfume scent, because they replaced mine with open boxed one. I hope this goes away soon, because.my palms always smells like a girl now...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm sure your gal loves that
"no, hunny, I swear, it was my phone I was playing with..."
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using Tapatalk 2 Beta-4
glacierguy said:
I'm sure your gal loves that
"no, hunny, I swear, it was my phone I was playing with..."
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using Tapatalk 2 Beta-4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lol haahaha....good 1
Fortunately I don't have a girl friend? Or unfortunate? Lol
morrislee said:
Fortunately I don't have a girl friend? Or unfortunate? Lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But I thought your hands WERE the girlfriend?
I just picked up 2 amaze two days ago, so far it's good. When did you guys buy your amaze? and maybe it's with a specific bunch of phones
Keylogger_0 said:
But I thought your hands WERE the girlfriend?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Jill you mean?
Just went off the phone from a 10 min talk, man, my phone smells good, makes the person on other side more appreciative to talk to HAHAHAH
morrislee said:
Jill you mean?
Just went off the phone from a 10 min talk, man, my phone smells good, makes the person on other side more appreciative to talk to HAHAHAH
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
try alcohol wipes, and wipe everywhere, back cover etc. Most of the smell will be gone.
Unless of course you're starting to like it
htc fan89 said:
I just picked up 2 amaze two days ago, so far it's good. When did you guys buy your amaze? and maybe it's with a specific bunch of phones
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I bought mine late January. So it's been about 2 months.
morrislee said:
strong women perfume scent
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
omg, made me actually lol. i wish mine was amazing like that
andy55 said:
try alcohol wipes, and wipe everywhere, back cover etc. Most of the smell will be gone.
Unless of course you're starting to like it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hahaha, I actually DID wipe it down, but I think the perfume seeped through the case in the volume rockers, because that is where it is not going away! Hah
astromanic said:
omg, made me actually lol. i wish mine was amazing like that
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Be careful what you wish for!
I have rust underneath the screen where the front camera is, no where else though.
Anyway to clean the dust from in front if the camera?
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using XDA
xxquicksh0txx said:
I have rust underneath the screen where the front camera is, no where else though.
Anyway to clean the dust from in front if the camera?
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Very tough job, you have to pull it apart. the glass is glued to the case/bezel around it
morrislee said:
Fortunately I don't have a girl friend? Or unfortunate? Lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Then you can have people think you have one because of the scent. And when you get home you put on the forever alone face XD
morrislee said:
Very tough job, you have to pull it apart. the glass is glued to the case/bezel around it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In case you didn't know, I meant dust...
I've taken my Droid Incredible apart, to replace both speakers.
Why would the bezel be in the way of the back of the screen?
I have to take the bezel off to get to the front of the camera?
I think I'll learn to ignore the dust, maybe in a year I'll see, but this is too new to me...
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using XDA
Sorry to revive a very old thread but I have the same problem and haven't found anything clear about it. Did anyone else have dust on their front camera?
Thanks!
hellviruz said:
Sorry to revive a very old thread but I have the same problem and haven't found anything clear about it. Did anyone else have dust on their front camera?
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The only way to fix that issue is to disassemble the phone and replace the front camera. Then make sure you tighten it enough so that dust can't get in. Hit thanks if that helps.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app
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.
Sent from my --REDACTED--
Wish I could see the pics but I don't have a login. Anyway u can post some pics here for us douchebags?
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA
sand1303 said:
Wish I could see the pics but I don't have a login. Anyway u can post some pics here for us douchebags?
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2
Lol nice to see you DID post this on XDA [ Haha. I might try this with sandpaper nice
Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2
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.
aznmode said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2
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.
Sent from my HTC Flyer using XDA Premium.
Think I might go for the shiny reflective look. My paint has a few chips in it
------
3(d)vo one s
Newts my hero.
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
Sent from my PG86100 using xda premium
johnmarshton said:
honestly, looks like sh**
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for your "valued" input. I see you've been a "valued" contributor since you joined XDA. Lol.
Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2
So only positive opinions are accepted?
Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515m using XDA
bmaggot said:
So only positive opinions are accepted?
Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515m using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2
Making it brushed alum would be nice too but with straight brushed lines
Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2
aznmode said:
Making it brushed alum would be nice too but with straight brushed lines
Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
THISIS50.COM IF IT'S HOT IT'S HERE
jamieunit said:
Where did you get the carbon fiber case or did you make that?
THISIS50.COM IF IT'S HOT IT'S HERE
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Made it. Used 3M carbon fiber adhesive and a hair dryer to make it super pliable and stick much better.
Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2
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
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA
FEATURED ON GOODANDEVO.NET!!
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.
Sent from my PG86100 using xda premium
So you.....sanded the back of your phone?
Congrats?
Quite a bit of sanding. I think it paid off!
Sent from my PG86100 using xda premium
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!!
Sent from my PG86100 using xda premium
Really cool I like it
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
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
Sent from my EVO LTE
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!!
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's why I'm gonna skin it!!
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
Looks nice. Would look like to see that with the sanded top.
Check Me Out On The Google Play Store!!!
Sent From My Half Dead HTC Evo 3D, On The Now Network From Virgin Mobile?
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.
JRECH said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
bernechad said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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:
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
sullivan7221 said:
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:
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
sullivan7221 said:
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:
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
I'm gonna be heading to the beach a lot this summer and I dont wanna put this phone somewhere on shore. I wanna keep it with me at all times. Anyone have something to protect against water?
I would avoid the beach at all costs. Between water and sand it's just a deadly combination for a cell phone.
Sent from my EVO using XDA
Amazon - eco extreme rugged waterproof case / with built in speaker. Could work for you $38
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk
ziplock storage bag.
Evo_Shift said:
ziplock storage bag.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yup thats what i use when im out on my boat fishing!
http://www.talkandroid.com/83981-my-favorite-tech-from-ces-2012-is-liquipel/#.Txhe2GPLyEs
I want to do this sooo bad, but I'm scared.
Leave it in the car.
Sent from my EVO using XDA
Search the web for a waterproof pouch and then you're sorted, go get wet! :L
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
shook187 said:
I would avoid the beach at all costs. Between water and sand it's just a deadly combination for a cell phone.
Sent from my EVO using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah i know but really taking pictures at the beach work for great memories!
drewjohn said:
Amazon - eco extreme rugged waterproof case / with built in speaker. Could work for you $38
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks man i might check that one out!
Evo_Shift said:
ziplock storage bag.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
that sounds like it would work but im scared if it would rip in my pocket haha
butterbuns said:
yup thats what i use when im out on my boat fishing!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
mind telling us how efficient it is? I mean has water ever gotton in?
Concordium said:
Leave it in the car.
Sent from my EVO using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
than i wont have a phone! :/ not good
kornface13 said:
http://www.talkandroid.com/83981-my-favorite-tech-from-ces-2012-is-liquipel/#.Txhe2GPLyEs
I want to do this sooo bad, but I'm scared.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was looking for that! Thats the nano water proof protectors. Now that is a must buy!
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2
Put it in the water once and then once it's damaged by water it can't get damaged anymore = waterproof lolol
Sent from my HTC Sensation using Tapatalk 2
kornface13 said:
http://www.talkandroid.com/83981-my-favorite-tech-from-ces-2012-is-liquipel/#.Txhe2GPLyEs
I want to do this sooo bad, but I'm scared.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dude! they dont support LTE yet! well this sucks.
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2
http://www.shopandroid.com/overboard-waterproof-pro-sport-arm-pack/4AA9629.htm
Just found this drycase .com
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk
Evo_Shift said:
ziplock storage bag.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1 ... NASA invented the Space Pen. The Russians just used a pencil. (not completely true, but you get my point)
I just went out on my seadoo rxp this past weekend with evo in tote. Went out in long beach harbor california. Was gonna settle on otterbox small case for 20 bucks but stumbled on a waterproof case down at Walmart for 6. It held registration, wallet, keys, and of course the EVO. Stayed dry all day even through my extreme play.
Sent from my EVO LTE
Don't cheap out when buying cases. You will be sorry. Pelican is a tried and true brand.
kornface13 said:
http://www.talkandroid.com/83981-my-favorite-tech-from-ces-2012-is-liquipel/#.Txhe2GPLyEs
I want to do this sooo bad, but I'm scared.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't understand how the water doesn't penetrate the holes, etc mic, headphone jack?!?
Sent from my EVO LTE using XDA
sslbaron said:
I don't understand how the water doesn't penetrate the holes, etc mic, headphone jack?!?
Sent from my EVO LTE using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think it does ho in but how they explained it I think it coats the internal hardware to so the water doesn't affect it
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
sslbaron said:
I don't understand how the water doesn't penetrate the holes, etc mic, headphone jack?!?
Sent from my EVO LTE using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The exposed surfaces of the phone become what is called hydro phobic (literally "scared of water" but really just repels water). Like how water beads on a waxed car. However, so repelling of water that water can't get through cracks less than about a millimeter or so at close to surface pressures. Your phone has no holes that large but mic jack and USB, and while water goes into the big holes, it can't get past the smaller cracks inside them to get to circuitry.
That's the theory anyway. I'm still not going to try. I just stick my phone in zip lock bag whenever it might be exposed to water, like around the pool or in my sweaty pocket while mowing. Screen still works great, just follow usual precautions about sharp objects near phone (no keys in pocket).
Sent from my EVO LTE using xda premium
I've used ziplock baggies fly fishing in waders and canoeing a handful of times. Works great for me, except not perfect for taking pictures... Touchscreen works fine through the bag...