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Hi I was browsing around and noticed some 3vo owners who have changed the Capacitive and LED lights in there devices. Me as a noob would like to do this but am having problems on how I should. I went on eBay and bought some blue LeDs and was wondering if anyone who has done this can.point me into the right direction without me ruining my fone. I would appreciate any responses.
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Just put electrical tape to cover them up. You have seen the earlier thread with everyone doing right? I did mine 3 weeks ago with blue and hasn't faded one bit.
chillenandy321 said:
Just put electrical tape to cover them up. You have seen the earlier thread with everyone doing right? I did mine 3 weeks ago with blue and hasn't faded one bit.
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Dude link me, I wanna see what it looks like?
I haven't seen that thread at all where is it at? And since you've already done it how hard is it to do? I already bought the LEDS.... I wish I knew I could do it with tape. Smh.
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I've seen it on youtube with red leds.
Your better off coloring them with a Sharpie marker (I did it with my blackberry) than trying to physically swap them. I tried to do a soldiering repair to a USB wifi thingy and ended up cooking the board.
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I've seen it on youtube with red leds.
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Playing dead space? Lol. If so that would be mine.
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phatmanxxl said:
Your better off coloring them with a Sharpie marker (I did it with my blackberry) than trying to physically swap them. I tried to do a soldiering repair to a USB wifi thingy and ended up cooking the board.
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This. Or tape and a Sharpie. Don't see why swapping them is a good idea at all. What if something outside of the swap requires you to take it in for warranty? You gotta make that look stock again. Removing tape is easy. Resoldering a tiny led is a hassle.
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What kind of tape and will the tape be noticable? And where would it go, inside the phone?
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knowledge561 said:
What kind of tape and will the tape be noticable? And where would it go, inside the phone?
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Yep. Colored vinyl tape inside the phone over the little led lights. And just for good measure (in case the colored vinyl fades, like mine did) use a colored Sharpie over the tape. Then put it back together.
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Damn who wants some LEDs? Blue. will be here sometime this week. Soldering sounds hard so I got em for no reason so ill just use the tape and give these to someone who wants them. Pm me if u want em. U pay shipping. I'll just use tape.
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Just got red, blue, green and yellow LEDS for 12 bucks off ebay. And for all who want to know soldering is very simple! Tape and markers do work but replacing the leds them selves is very rewarding. I have not posted here but I know phones and cars! Write up coming soon!
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boostbounds4 said:
Just got red, blue, green and yellow LEDS for 12 bucks off ebay. And for all who want to know soldering is very simple! Tape and markers do work but replacing the leds them selves is very rewarding. I have not posted here but I know phones and cars! Write up coming soon!
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Please do my brotha.
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Replacing LEDS
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I'm not sure what it is, or if it's like a protectant layer that's wearing off.
But it's only in the lower half of the screen towards the middle.
It covers almost the whole bottom half, it looks like something splattered on it. But I can get it off with anything, I tried water, eyeglass cleaner, and Window cleaner.
It's really annoying I can feel the difference when I try to slide my finger across.
It's all fine when I clean it, it looks perfectly fine. But when I slide my thumb across is shows up.
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Edit..sorry
Didn't mean to hit reply..lol
did you happen to be in the bathroom with a inappropriate picture on the screen?
if so thats where the sticky substance came from... lol
I figured there would be one person...
But no, it's like there's a protective coating onto of the screen and it's like wearing in on area.
It just won't clean off.
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xxquicksh0txx said:
I figured there would be one person...
But no, it's like there's a protective coating onto of the screen and it's like wearing in on area.
It just won't clean off.
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Lmao! Try using rubbing alcohol
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Yeah, I was thinking about it. I'll have to try it later.
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It should lift it as the alcohol evaporates... and I would only recommend alcohol so if any gets in the device it won't hurt it
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It is actually the oil repellent(or something like that) coating, unfortunately, it is irreversible unless you get it painted again I guess, or replace the screen. your best bet is put on a screen protector.
This happened to BOTH of my previous android phones, Acer Liquid (happened really quickly because the screen is not very sensitive), Atrix (device too fast, so I browse the web on it too much so it has worn off too)
Moved on to HTC Amaze, I guess it is just the same, I better put a screen protector on first...
One question though, did you ever use screen protector? Both of my previous devices did, I wonder if they take a thin layer off when you peel them off....
Well I bought my phone used so I'm not sure.
The alcohol didn't work, so I'm pretty sure it's the coating...
Time to get a screen protector.
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Well I can't really tell...
It almost acts like it's coming off, I can't really feel it anymore and I can only see it when I purposefully get my screen dirty. But it looks like something was smeared on it and half of it came off and it's in a hole bunch of little dots and globs.
Is this what yours looked like morris?
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not sure but you might try DRM'ing the phone through tmobile just not sure what their policy is on doing it to a phone you got from someone else . . would think you still could though
Well I bought it used, and I'm on a prepaid plan.
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It's funny because this happened to my phone the first week I got it . It's like a permanent smudge . Thought it was just me . Same exact spot .... Under the settings/back button .
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kishon120 said:
It's funny because this happened to my phone the first week I got it . It's like a permanent smudge . Thought it was just me . Same exact spot .... Under the settings/back button .
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Yeah, I'm just going to have to buy a screen protector to cover it up. It's perfectly fine when I wipe the screen off, just when I use it it shows up
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I think your looking for xxxda-developers.com
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Someone else already made that joke...
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xxquicksh0txx said:
Yeah, I'm just going to have to buy a screen protector to cover it up. It's perfectly fine when I wipe the screen off, just when I use it it shows up
Someone else already made that joke...
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Oh..... #ThatAwkwardMoment
Haha, but really I'm thinking that my battery was getting really hot or something and it melted it or something. Or some type of chemical reaction between it and all of the oils I have on my hands while I'm at work. I work at a machine shop, and there's always different types of coolant and oil
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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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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?
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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.
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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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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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So I was a little bored tonight. So I figure I would give my outterbox a new look..
1.Auto zone has the paint. With all kinds of color. $7.49 a can
2.Masking tape for the screen cover.
3. A well vented area.
4. Spray away and let it sit for 24hrs.
5. Might have to spray it 3-4 times to get a nice coat on it..
Now your phone looks sexy..
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The corner of the screen saver sheet was cut due to the outterbox was lifting the film.
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What's an "outterbox" exactly?
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ezgoing2406 said:
So I was a little bored tonight. So I figure I would give my outterbox a new look..
1.Auto zone has the paint. With all kinds of color. $7.49 a can
2.Masking tape for the screen cover.
3. A well vented area.
4. Spray away and let it sit for 24hrs.
5. Might have to spray it 3-4 times to get a nice coat on it..
Now your phone looks sexy..
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Been thinking of doing this with red. Already modded my Otter to fit the Mugen extended battery so this could be the final touch. Nice job, looks good. As for masking the screen cover though...won't need to do that, I popped it out first thing.
Wish i could paint the ugly great outside cover. Is there a way?
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Been thinking of doing this with red. Already modded my Otter to fit the Mugen extended battery so this could be the final touch. Nice job, looks good. As for masking the screen cover though...won't need to do that, I popped it out first thing.
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I pop mine out on all my phones... Stick a screen protector on it and put it in the box. Soo much nicer.
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Looks good.
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Wish i could paint the ugly great outside cover. Is there a way?
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I've seen people on YouTube putting it in a dye. But I don't know exactly how to do it, you could Google search it.
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Found this page on how to paint the ru:er part. http://frugalcouponqueens.com/3-otterbox-makeover/ I might just pick one up and try this to make a red rubber and black plastic one.
Or just buy a seidio active case =P they come in nice colors already, love mine
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tw33 said:
Or just buy a seidio active case =P they come in nice colors already, love mine
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They're ugly.
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Make sure to remove the plastic lens protection cover before posting!
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Pics?
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Mine looks like that without a case. The plastic surrounding the lens is just the cheapest crap on earth.
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Here's another option. I've been using their cases for years and they are very high quality.
http://www.pdair.com/smartphone-cel...iv-lte-gt-i9500-gt-i9505-book-type-black.html
And here's a skin that includes a camera cover...
http://www.bestskinsever.com/cell-phones/android-products/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s4-skin
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Mine looks like that without a case. The plastic surrounding the lens is just the cheapest crap on earth.
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I agree... it's really crummy plastic. But my wife's note 2 camera lens is in much better shape than this after several months
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I'm confused, do you not still have the piece of plastic on the lens from factory? That covers the entire thing to the shiny plastic ring.
You have factory plastic on still. That will scratch very easily. Remove it.
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Lol.
Looks like the plastic was still on! Hahaha.
Thanks for the heads up dude.
Just peeled it off and the lens looks brand new (because it is).
Now hopefully the plastic screen won't do the same thing to the actual lens.
Can anyone else comment on whether their S-View case is causing damage after the plastic has been removed?
Thanks again
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My S veiw cover doesn't even touch my lens.
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Lmao
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lmfao this thread rocks.
funny too because that plastic on the camera was the first thing i noticed when i got the phone lol
:banghead: Haha. This thread made my day...
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This thread does rock! And I just cracked my first beer for the day.. so what was my excuse earlier? :beer::beer::beer::beer:
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I never noticed it myself either lol.
I am curious.... did removing it make the pictures any better?
The plastic doesn't cover where the lens is actually used for pictures, just the glass around it. I don't think it would make a difference.
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I am curious.... did removing it make the pictures any better?
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Good question.
I honestly can't tell if this camera reacts differently to light than my s3. I feel like the s3 allowed more light in and took “brighter photos" at Lower res.
I'm going to need to mess around with this more to figure out the camera.
To answer your question, I don't know. I need to take some more photos!
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Lol.
Looks like the plastic was still on! Hahaha.
Thanks for the heads up dude.
Just peeled it off and the lens looks brand new (because it is).
Now hopefully the plastic screen won't do the same thing to the actual lens.
Can anyone else comment on whether their S-View case is causing damage after the plastic has been removed?
Thanks again
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Yup I could tell looking at that, you must have freaked out haha
Havent had a problem with mine yet