I just replaced my wife's screen tonight with minimal trouble. Here is the stuff you'll need.
This is a video tutorial (Not mine, but very good):
HTC Incredible 4G LTE Screen Replacement How To
You'll need all of the tools he shows in the video. I bought a kit at Radio Shack for $20 (spugger, tweezers, and various other tools) and a T5 screw driver kit at Home depot for $5 (Nice to have when I break another one)
I ordered my parts here:
Parts
There are several websites that gave me a lot of hassle, but this one was great. It ships from Hong Kong so give it a few days. There are 4 different choices from this website and some things to note:
**Most important: The digitizer cannot be separated from the LCD during replacement. You'll need to buy them already together. DO NOT buy them separately!**
(I splinted the whole thing to pieces removing it and trashed the LCD.)
1. B stock = blem models or slight defects. (I installed this and didn't notice anything wrong)
2. You'll notice with and w/o light shield. It's much easier to do this with the light shield already installed, but I did it without and the video is very detailed so I won't elaborate.
I know it's a different phone, but the concept is similar and might give you a general idea.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1571404
PonsAsinorem said:
I know it's a different phone, but the concept is similar and might give you a general idea.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1571404
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Thanks for the link.
Tools Required:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Small Phillips Screwdriver
T6 Torx Screwdriver
Can I get these tools anywhere? (ie. Lowes, Home Depot) Are they pretty much standard for all phones. I guess what I'm asking is could I replace my buddies iPhone screen with the same tools?
2Noob4U said:
Thanks for the link.
Tools Required:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Small Phillips Screwdriver
T6 Torx Screwdriver
Can I get these tools anywhere? (ie. Lowes, Home Depot) Are they pretty much standard for all phones. I guess what I'm asking is could I replace my buddies iPhone screen with the same tools?
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Yes, those are pretty standard tools. You won't be able to get the pry tool from Lowes but the others you can. The pry tool will need to come from a computer/electronics store or online. Radio Shack might have it.
It might be easier for you to send it back to HTC for repair (their authorized repair facility) as they are more likely to have the correct parts. The parts will be harder to come by since it is such a new phone.
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Yes, those are pretty standard tools. You won't be able to get the pry tool from Lowes but the others you can. The pry tool will need to come from a computer/electronics store or online. Radio Shack might have it.
It might be easier for you to send it back to HTC for repair (their authorized repair facility) as they are more likely to have the correct parts. The parts will be harder to come by since it is such a new phone.
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Do you know what it costs to replace the screen and how long it takes? Sounds like a long time for my wife to be w/o her phone.
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Do you know what it costs to replace the screen and how long it takes? Sounds like a long time for my wife to be w/o her phone.
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No clue about the cost. I would contact HTC and they should be able to let you know about both of those questions. I'm willing to bet that it would be at least a week of downtime.
My wife just dropped her Thunderbolt so I'm looking in to the same options myself.
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No clue about the cost. I would contact HTC and they should be able to let you know about both of those questions. I'm willing to bet that it would be at least a week of downtime.
My wife just dropped her Thunderbolt so I'm looking in to the same options myself.
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I contacted HTC and you have to ship the device out to a company called Personal Communication Devices to have the screen repaired which takes about 2 weeks... Meanwhile you are w/o a phone. I called Verizon and they told me they wanted to sell me a certified preowned device. I've been down this road before... (See my signature of MT4G)
I asked Verizon if I could just have the screen fixed. She said I would be able to have a third party do it, but it would void my warranty. Isn't that the point of sending it to HTC? If they are already fixing it through a third party company doesn't that void my warranty as well?
I looked into buying a screen and doing it myself. **See OP EDIT** The screen I found isn't the right one.
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I am sending one in to HTC to make sure it gets done right. $130 for replacement of the digitizer and LCD (they are fused and almost impossible to separate.
If anyone wants to try it there is the following step by step YouTube video on it........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-dtnHg2A4g
http://www.etradesupply.com/htc/android-models/htc-droid-incredible-4g-lte.html
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http://www.etradesupply.com/htc/android-models/htc-droid-incredible-4g-lte.html
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nice - they have lots of parts and appears to be good prices too!
Okay. So I'm really sorry I haven't been back to this thread in a while. I finished my last final this semester and I'm ready to start messing with stuff again. I'm going to do the screen replacement myself and post the steps as soon as I figure out a couple of questions:
1. It appears that you cannot separate the digitizer from the LCD? Is this true?
2. This is a great link below, but I'm wondering what the difference is between buying a screen with a light guide vs. without?
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http://www.etradesupply.com/htc/android-models/htc-droid-incredible-4g-lte.html
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Nevermind I answered my question.
Another source for parts.
http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-droid-incredible-4g-lte-lcd-screen-replacement.html
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Okay. So I'm really sorry I haven't been back to this thread in a while. I finished my last final this semester and I'm ready to start messing with stuff again. I'm going to do the screen replacement myself and post the steps as soon as I figure out a couple of questions:
1. It appears that you cannot separate the digitizer from the LCD? Is this true?
2. This is a great link below, but I'm wondering what the difference is between buying a screen with a light guide vs. without?
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Well that's easy. One comes with the light guide, one does not.
After chatting with them online and them giving me 4 different links to entirely different phones than the Incredible 4G LTE I'll never buy anything on this site. They also sell the digitizer separate from the LCD which is impossible to install. You've been warned...
bberryhill0 said:
Another source for parts.
http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-droid-incredible-4g-lte-lcd-screen-replacement.html
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Good to know. People with Incredible 2s seemed to like them.
My wife loves her phone and it runs pretty smooth compared to other android devices I've used. She gets excellent battery life too
bberryhill0 said:
Good to know. People with Incredible 2s seemed to like them.
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rubber pieces
First off thank you 2noob4U for the link I got all the parts i needed and they are perfect.
So I was separating the lcd and the digitizer on the droid incredible 4g lte and ran into a snag. When I was cleaning the middle plate I noticed that the 3 rubber pieces that fit around the light guides were missing...I must have drooped them while removing the remaining broken glass and adhesive. Are these rubber pieces critical to the function of the back and home buttons? If so does anyone know where to find replacements?
lilpimmpin said:
First off thank you 2noob4U for the link I got all the parts i needed and they are perfect.
So I was separating the lcd and the digitizer on the droid incredible 4g lte and ran into a snag. When I was cleaning the middle plate I noticed that the 3 rubber pieces that fit around the light guides were missing...I must have drooped them while removing the remaining broken glass and adhesive. Are these rubber pieces critical to the function of the back and home buttons? If so does anyone know where to find replacements?
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From what I remember from my HRC vivid they are the ones that make the light go into the captative buttons however you can use the buttons without them just probably no light
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Thank you so much. Just wanted to make sure. I can live without the light on the buttons.
So if I cracked my screen would I buy this? http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc-droid-incredible-4g-lte-digitizer-touch-panel.html
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This written repair guide will assist you in replacing the touch screen digitizer and LCD screen on your Motorola Droid Razr. It will take you to each step from screws removals, to flex cables, adhesive and etc.
This guide will help you install the following Motorola Droid Razr part (s):
Motorola Droid Razr Touch Screen Digitizer Replacement
Motorola Droid Razr LCD Screen Replacement
And Other Motorola Droid Razr Parts
Tools Required:
Safe Open Pry Tool
T5 Torx Screwdriver
T3 Torx Screwdriver
Adhesive Strips (For Touch Screen Replacements)
Hot Air Gun / Hair Dryer
Motorola Droid Razr Take Apart/Repair Guide:
The first step will be to remove the memory card from the device.
From there you can now use a safe open pry tool to remove the back battery cover.
Removing the battery will be the next step. To do this, remove the small plastic cap on the battery connector. Using a Torx T5 screwdriver, remove the two screws holding the battery flex cable in place. There will also be two (2) Torx T3 screws holding the battery in place on top.
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You can now use the pull tab to remove the battery from the device. It is held in place with adhesive, so it may take some force. We do not recommend using a pry tool to remove the battery as it can damage the battery itself.
Using a safe open pry tool, remove the top cover around the camera as shown in green on Figure 1. This will expose a hidden screw.
Remove the eight (8) Torx T3 screws located in Figure 1.
Now, using a safe open pry tool, remove the back housing from the rest of the device.
There will now be three (3) more Torx 3 screws holding the metal frame in place, as shown in Figure 2 that will need to be removed.
Figure 2
Remove the heat shield, as shown in green on Figure 2, using a pry tool, as shown in Figure 2. This will expose three (3) pop connection that will need to be released.
The motherboard can now be removed from the device. Use a safe open pry tool to lift the motherboard away from the screen assembly. Note that there will be a large metal bar on the lower portion of the motherboard, be careful of this when removing the motherboard.
The screen assembly is now accessible. Use a hair dryer or heat gun on medium heat around the outside edges of the front touch screen. This will warm the adhesive and allow you to separate the LCD screen from the touch screen digitizer.
Use quick movements around the outside edges for 45-60 seconds. Use a safe open pry tool to carefully pry the touch screen away from the LCD screen. Reheat if necessary.
You can now replace either screen or other internal part.
Now you will be able to replace any parts on your Motorola Droid Razr. Simply replace the damaged parts with the new ones and reverse the order to put your phone back together again.
My gf's razr digitizer cracked. I have some experience in electronics by have never done a digitizer. Do they come with the glue, do i just heat the new digitizer in place ? Where can i buy one??
darkhalf520 said:
My gf's razr digitizer cracked. I have some experience in electronics by have never done a digitizer. Do they come with the glue, do i just heat the new digitizer in place ? Where can i buy one??
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Hi,
You can find the Razr replacement parts here - Motorola Razr Replacement Parts
You can find the glue (adhesive strips) there also.
While I do appreciate your guide and your efforts there is a much more detailed and well put together guide on ifixit.com
allchannels99 said:
While I do appreciate your guide and your efforts there is a much more detailed and well put together guide on ifixit.com
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So you always start with a compliment before you kick someone in the nuts?
We have just completed a video repair guide for this model here - Motorola Razr Screen Replacement Repair Video
This provides more detail than our written guide.
I hope this meets your approval
Will do this break any seals or markings companies use to make sure a device hasn't been opened?
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The digitizer is out of stock, when will you get it back, need one asap....and thanks for the video it was perfect !!!
Yes, they have been out of stock for a while.
We've only been able to get very small quantities for the last 3 weeks or so. They usually sell out the day they arrive. I'll private message you when I hear about next shipment arriving so you can get in quick
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We've only been able to get very small quantities for the last 3 weeks or so. They usually sell out the day they arrive. I'll private message you when I hear about next shipment arriving so you can get in quick
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I need a Droid RAZR replacement lcd screen. Can you pm me when they come in? Thanks.
repairsuniverse said:
We've only been able to get very small quantities for the last 3 weeks or so. They usually sell out the day they arrive. I'll private message you when I hear about next shipment arriving so you can get in quick
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I need both the digitizer and the LCD screen. I've signed up for email notification, but any other advance notice would be greatly appreciated.
repairsuniverse said:
We've only been able to get very small quantities for the last 3 weeks or so. They usually sell out the day they arrive. I'll private message you when I hear about next shipment arriving so you can get in quick
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Same here, mine is totally shattered, see attachement. I'd appreciate too if you can PM me whenever you receive some new RAZR digitizer (not LCD) in stock. (Btw, would you ship to Spain?).
Thanks in advance Paul.
No problem, I will pm you as soon as we get them in stock.
Still out of stock since April ???
Yes we are still out of stock. These parts are in very high demand and we are going to make sure that we can get our hands on them very soon. Sorry for the delay.
Any chance u have a full maxx with broken screen?
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adlx.xda said:
Same here, mine is totally shattered, see attachement. I'd appreciate too if you can PM me whenever you receive some new RAZR digitizer (not LCD) in stock. (Btw, would you ship to Spain?).
Thanks in advance Paul.
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Ouch pains me too see!!
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This part is temporarily out of stock. We are hoping to have this item in 1-2 weeks.
You can leave your email in the "out of stock" box located on the product page and an automated email will be sent out when the item is back in stock.
repairsuniverse said:
We've only been able to get very small quantities for the last 3 weeks or so. They usually sell out the day they arrive. I'll private message you when I hear about next shipment arriving so you can get in quick
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The "Motorola Droid Razr LCD Screen Replacement" @ 89.99$... would that be the complete LCD assembly? Thx!
This step by step installation repair guide shows how to disassemble the HTC Rezund cell phone quickly and safely. The guide is designed by the Repairs Universe team and will help you install replacement parts to repair your damage phone.
This guide will help you to install the following HTC Rezound parts:
HTC Rezound Touch Screen Glass Digitizer
HTC Rezound LCD Display Screen
Tools Required:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Torx T5 Screwdriver
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Adhesive Strips (For touch screen repairs)
Hot Air Gun / Hair Dryer
Steps:
First, remove the back battery cover, the battery and the sim card. Then remove 6 Torx Screws using T5 Torx Screwdriver.
Next, use safe pry tool then gently pry off all the edges to release the clips then remove the back housing bezel. Take note that the volume button and power button will likely to fall out. Once the back bezel is removed, a small circle covers sometimes fall out too.
The motherboard is now exposed and you need to remove 2 Phillips screws. Then remove the vibrate motor by simply pop it out then gently pull the plug from the socket.
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Next gently lift the dock port to release the small flask bezel. Then simply lift the motherboard and swing to the right to remove the flex cable. The motherboard is now totally separated to the front housing.
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Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the front and back cover of the screen assembly to loosen the adhesive holding the touchscreen and the LCD screen.
Use safe pry then gently pry off at the back to loosen the held adhesive. Make sure not to damaged the flex cable. Now pry off the front screen to totally separate the front housing to the digitzer and the LCD screen.
Reheat the digitizer to loosen the held adhesive to remove the LCD screen from the digitizer. Make sure not to dig too far in to avoid damaging the LCD screen.
Your HTC Rezound is now fully disassembled. Reverse the instructions above to reassemble your phone.
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Nice guide. Thanks for sharing this. May finally crack mine to color the pink buttons.
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Thanks, dude! You are awesome!
There is a video guide on YouTube too just search "htc rezound repair".
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So the LCD is 'permanently' glued to the screen, rather than being held in by tabs and screws as in the Incredible? That sucks...
Hopefully someone will start selling the entire front bezel+digitizer assembly.
socal87 said:
So the LCD is 'permanently' glued to the screen, rather than being held in by tabs and screws as in the Incredible? That sucks...
Hopefully someone will start selling the entire front bezel+digitizer assembly.
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It's just a bit of adhesive. They are not "permanently' glued / fused together. They can be easily separated.
griffstert said:
There is a video guide on YouTube too just search "htc rezound repair".
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Yes, thats our video - You can find the video here - HTC Rezound Screen Replacement Guide
JeramyEggs said:
Nice guide. Thanks for sharing this. May finally crack mine to color the pink buttons.
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let us know if you decide to do that...would love to see how it turns out1
alphabets said:
let us know if you decide to do that...would love to see how it turns out1
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Around page 5 in this thread you will find posts about coloring the LEDs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362330
I think the hardest part is unlatching the ribbon. I tried to repair a broken screen in my previous INC and ended causing permanent damage on the ribbon.
Nice guide. My bezel is messed up and I was wondering if you guys will be stocking them any time in the future? If so when?
TB13 said:
Nice guide. My bezel is messed up and I was wondering if you guys will be stocking them any time in the future? If so when?
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Thank you for the positive feedback! We do not have the part in stock right now but we are always adding new stock. Feel free to check back on our site to see if we have the part available.
Thanks for posting this. I just dropped my phone and 1/4 of my lcd screen is out or stuck pixels. I just purchased from your store what I think i need to repair it. This will be my first time dissecting and repairing a phone and these kind of posts make all the difference.
Thank you very much and good luck with the repair! Let us know how it goes!
well......i replaced the screen. Not thinking that I got this from a warranty claim it had some more adhesive that was not on the video. I got the screen in and it looks great...but....I messed up the touchscreen. It randomly hits and also doesn't register other times....fail. So either ordering the digitizer and hope not to f up. Or try to sell this for someone who knows what they are doing and buy something else. Any advice?
for when you get it to come back on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pQUn2GTymw&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Thanks for this! Subscribed to keep as a reference in case I need to dive into the phone in the future.
volcaicstrad37 said:
well......i replaced the screen. Not thinking that I got this from a warranty claim it had some more adhesive that was not on the video. I got the screen in and it looks great...but....I messed up the touchscreen. It randomly hits and also doesn't register other times....fail. So either ordering the digitizer and hope not to f up. Or try to sell this for someone who knows what they are doing and buy something else. Any advice?
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Sounds like the touch screen maybe making contact with the LCD and this is why you are getting the issue.
Make sure you used the correct thickness adhesive between the LCD and digitizer to prevent this problem. This is shown in our repair video provided with the part.
Use our contact us form on the web site and we can assist you further if you have more questions.
quick question im replacing my lcd screen in my rezound and do i need to purchase adhesive to install it
dogredwing1 said:
quick question im replacing my lcd screen in my rezound and do i need to purchase adhesive to install it
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Yes we recommend purchasing the adhesive strips also for during install.
Hi,
Strangely, I have a discolored streak on my display on the bottom-left corner. I wonder if it is water damage or something? The phone is CLN that replaced my Droid Charge.
To my dismay, I found two very noticeable spots of debris/gunk/goo/something under the display glass on the very left-hand side of the Rezound near the USB port.
Smacking the phone and an air compressor both had no effect.
My original phone was the Droid Charge. The Rezound is a CLN replacement for call issues that the Charge had. It will be one year from the purchase of the Charge in about two weeks.
I should still be under warranty for the first year. I also do have the $7 insurance.
I don't think I would be able to do anything about the streak, and in order to get the gunk off the glass, I would have to take the display apart.
Is display disassembly feasible?
I am currently S-ON, unlocked with htcdev, and on stock firmware. I definitely don't want to raise any eyebrows at VZW, what would you guys do?
I could live with it if people are commonly getting dust under the display and it is likely to happen to a new phone anyways.
Thanks
Streak in the LCD panel:
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xdadevnube said:
Hi,
Strangely, I have a discolored streak on my display on the bottom-left corner. I wonder if it is water damage or something? The phone is CLN that replaced my Droid Charge.
To my dismay, I found two very noticeable spots of debris/gunk/goo/something under the display glass on the very left-hand side of the Rezound near the USB port.
Smacking the phone and an air compressor both had no effect.
My original phone was the Droid Charge. The Rezound is a CLN replacement for call issues that the Charge had. It will be one year from the purchase of the Charge in about two weeks.
I should still be under warranty for the first year. I also do have the $7 insurance.
I don't think I would be able to do anything about the streak, and in order to get the gunk off the glass, I would have to take the display apart.
Is display disassembly feasible?
I am currently S-ON, unlocked with htcdev, and on stock firmware. I definitely don't want to raise any eyebrows at VZW, what would you guys do?
I could live with it if people are commonly getting dust under the display and it is likely to happen to a new phone anyways.
Thanks
Streak in the LCD panel:
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Spots of gunk under glass next to USB port:
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Get another those aren't common problems
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That's pretty bad man.. I would go into the store or just call into 611 and demand another replacement. My Rezound doesn't have any streaks or debris under the screen. The only phones I've experienced that with were devices that were sealed poorly ie. Thunderbolt, and pretty much every motorola phone I've owned except the RAZR. As for dust accumlation under the screen over time I've never had that happen either. If it is sealed properly dust should never accumlate under the screen. I think the smudge was from the techs just slapping the device back together hastily. Seems to be a trend with certain CLNRs.
I suppose that's the way the dice roll. Balls.
I know this has been asked multiple times before, but what is the best way to go about this?
I am currently:
Stock firmware
HTCdev unlock
CleanROM Kang Tapped /w firmware patch
Amon Ra 3.15
Is it possible to set the bootloader to locked instead of re-locked if I S-off first? Does it matter?
Should I try the store or call center? If I go to the store, can I just nag them until they present a phone with good quality display and red backlight buttons?
What would you guys do if you were me? I absolutely want to do it the proper way, we don't want the carriers/manufacturers trying to lock us out of the devices any more than they do.
Lastly, does anybody else think that returning to stock needs a sticky? If I am overlooking something, feel free to flame.
If you pay for insurance .....turn it in....thats what u pay $7 a month for
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Mobile_Jedi said:
If you pay for insurance .....turn it in....thats what u pay $7 a month for
Sent for my maxxed out razr
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Ya, but since I'm under warranty, theoretically, as it replaced my Droid Charge which was activated less than a year ago, I would be able to save $100. Also, I don't really want to turn something into insurance that is unlocked.
S-off then run the gb ruu don't unlock and it will say locked and be just like new
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S-off then run the gb ruu don't unlock and it will say locked and be just like new
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Wow, I didn't realize it would be that easy (sort-of, gotta grow some balls to do the s-off.)
What is the easiest way to get a sticky for returning to stock?
Lastly, does anybody have a preference regarding going into the store vs calling customer service?
xdadevnube said:
Wow, I didn't realize it would be that easy (sort-of, gotta grow some balls to do the s-off.)
What is the easiest way to get a sticky for returning to stock?
Lastly, does anybody have a preference regarding going into the store vs calling customer service?
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You don't need balls to get s-off as they can't bridge the two contacts, just an insulated paper clip
Second over the phone. I was on the phone with Verizon all of 15 mins when I for my refurb and part of that was me talking football with the CSR.
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So the story goes we were in northern Maine on a fishing trip with no signal. I would like to make an external Cantenna, but need the correct patch cable to go from the phone to the cantenna. I don't care what connector is on the other end as I will source the correct connector based on the patch cable. Anyone know what spec the external antenna port is on our phone?
ps I know where the port is, just don't know what it's technical name is.
My fish is on the bottom 14" Brook trout
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Be careful!!!
I've read that those ports on the back of the phone are used by Samsung for testing purposes. Be careful when tinkering with those as you might permanently disconnect the internal antenna and ruin your phone. I was interested in making an external for my old Epic 4G Touch and decided not to after what I'd read about using those ports. Here's a thread with some info for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1484314
If you are successful in joining a Cantenna to one of those ports, let me how you did it.
Nice dinner there.
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Saw the exact same problem back with the captivate, poor guy trashed his phone, since the antenna connector never reset; apparently it is just the way Samsung handles antennas in their phones. There is a powered amplifier on the market that works without a direct wired connection, if I remember it will give you..... maybe 20db (guessing from a suspect memory) ... I could probably find the link, if you don't already have it.
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An engineer friend made a reflector that focuses the signal at his cell phone. I think he used a stainless steel bowl with a hole in the bottom so it was more a funnel than a reflector. You need to know where the cell tower is so you can point the bowl, though.
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PaulF8080 said:
An engineer friend made a reflector that focuses the signal at his cell phone. I think he used a stainless steel bowl with a hole in the bottom so it was more a funnel than a reflector. You need to know where the cell tower is so you can point the bowl, though.
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Damn Paul I'm jealous, I want friends like yours, like the way you think
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PaulF8080 said:
An engineer friend made a reflector that focuses the signal at his cell phone. I think he used a stainless steel bowl with a hole in the bottom so it was more a funnel than a reflector. You need to know where the cell tower is so you can point the bowl, though.
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Sounds like a good idea, but not sure it will work where we are. Lots of trees in the way. It sucks that Samsung would not use the external antenna port the same way as everyone else. I'll contact sammy and see what's up.
abuthemagician said:
Sounds like a good idea, but not sure it will work where we are. Lots of trees in the way. It sucks that Samsung would not use the external antenna port the same way as everyone else. I'll contact sammy and see what's up.
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My friend has a cabin in the woods. The real problem you might have is that dishes need to be fixed in one spot and precisely pointed. I googled and could only find wifi reflectors.
PaulF8080 said:
My friend has a cabin in the woods. The real problem you might have is that dishes need to be fixed in one spot and precisely pointed. I googled and could only find wifi reflectors.
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There is a cabin on a hilltop that would be the perfect place for one. Just need a clear answer from samsung about it.
abuthemagician said:
There is a cabin on a hilltop that would be the perfect place for one. Just need a clear answer from samsung about it.
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Okay, this might help you, take a look at this little well priced tech marvel:
http://bestcelldist.com/samsung_galaxy_note_lte_widepatch.html
Pros ::::::It is just the coupling, This inductive coupling will tie into any type antenna system you might like. You can specify any end connector when you order ..
It is only $30 bucks. I know it is not as economical as a simple connector but an could turn out to be an excellent alternative if it turns out you can't mate a physical connector.
Cons::::::There is Rf loss without the physical attachment, around 40% , though with the right antenna/booster you could easily be sending fish picks to jealous friends back home....
By the way,the link below still sells the connector that will trash a Samsung Captivate, They do warn that attaching an external antenna "might" damage your phone in "rare" circumstances......they sell it for about $12, nice profit on some suckers $100 dollar loss.... some things never change, eh...... Let the Buyer Beware.
http://www.alternativewireless.com/antenna-adapter-samsung-galaxy-s.html
Official response from Samsung Support on G+:
Hi Travis! Unfortunately, we don't have any support information concerning this as we don't support 3rd party extermal antennas. Please reach out to the manufacturer for further information. Thanks!
No surprise really
I will keep the inductive version in mind. I will also update the post with any other info I find. Going to try an contact Cyanogen as his wife has a GNote and he works for Samsung.
vizographic said:
Okay, this might help you, take a look at this little well priced tech marvel:
http://bestcelldist.com/samsung_galaxy_note_lte_widepatch.html
I will keep the inductive cable in mind.
Pros ::::::It is just the coupling, This inductive coupling will tie into any type antenna system you might like. You can specify any end connector when you order ..
It is only $30 bucks. I know it is not as economical as a simple connector but an could turn out to be an excellent alternative if it turns out you can't mate a physical connector.
Cons::::::There is Rf loss without the physical attachment, around 40% , though with the right antenna/booster you could easily be sending fish picks to jealous friends back home....
By the way,the link below still sells the connector that will trash a Samsung Captivate, They do warn that attaching an external antenna "might" damage your phone in "rare" circumstances......they sell it for about $12, nice profit on some suckers $100 dollar loss.... some things never change, eh...... Let the Buyer Beware.
http://www.alternativewireless.com/antenna-adapter-samsung-galaxy-s.html
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Thanks for sharing the update from Samsung. Looking forward to the details of how you cracked this nut and and your results. A photo fish story post from that mountain cabin would be a nice touch. Best of luck.
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yea, thanks for looking into this
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I will keep the inductive version in mind. I will also update the post with any other info I find. Going to try an contact Cyanogen as his wife has a GNote and he works for Samsung.
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I've contacted a couple of seemingly legit manufactures as I still have an old Wilson's antenna that worked incredibly well in the middle of a great lake on a sail boat with an old Nokia phone about 10 years ago.
I would love to find a connector to the samsung note sgh i717 ...
thanks for posting what you know. Wish Samsung would have the nuts to look into it and provide the community some info with a harsh disclaimer to avoid dealing with warranties rather than say nothing.
If you find anything else out, please post!
My biggest fear of the G3's thin screen glass happened 12hrs after I received the phone. I didn't hardly even get to use the damn thing. Now I'm just sending it to LG for repair. Yes I could purchase the digitizer and do the repair myself but I honestly don't have the time.
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By the looks of the damage...does the little frame dent change everything when it comes to LG just replacing the screen itself? Or do you think they will charge for a refurbished?
huh, I would just be more careful.
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huh, I would just be more careful.
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Just bad luck on my part. All that damage from a fall from about 2ft. I was talking on the phone with the wife and went to tie my shoe and the rest was history.
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By the looks of the damage...does the little frame dent change everything when it comes to LG just replacing the screen itself? Or do you think they will charge for a refurbished?
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They are going to send you what they have in Stock, I damaged my G3 in the rain, the week that it came out.
I paid the $150 deductible, and they sent me a brand new G3 in the box, through Asurion.
Could be refurbished, or it could be new, depending on what they have in stock at the moment.
I would recommend a TPU case, and tempered glass.
You can get both on ebay 2-3 day shipping for less than $20.
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They are going to send you what they have in Stock, I damaged my G3 in the rain, the week that it came out.
I paid the $150 deductible, and they sent me a brand new G3 in the box, through Asurion.
Could be refurbished, or it could be new, depending on what they have in stock at the moment.
I would recommend a TPU case, and tempered glass.
You can get both on ebay 2-3 day shipping for less than $20.
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I'm actually sending it to the LG repair center in Fort Worth, TX. Same price you paid but direct for LG.
I had intended to get the case and tempered glass this friday when I got paid. Dumb luck just couldn't wait till then. lol
z3r0t0l0rEnCe said:
Just bad luck on my part. All that damage from a fall from about 2ft. I was talking on the phone with the wife and went to tie my shoe and the rest was history.
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Yup, done that before. I somehow have cat like reflexes when I feel my phone is compromising gravity.
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Yup, done that before. I somehow have cat like reflexes when I feel my phone is compromising gravity.
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Lol. I tried and all but dove on the damn ground to grab it but yeah...didn't work out.
These phones are slicker than the g2..
I got a cheap bump case as soon as I felt the back of this phone
Almost as though grip is the last thing these manufacturers want you to have. Think about it. We have octocore now. And still we have metal frame and plastic backs or soft grip backs with slippery ass metal frame. Makes no logical sense other than looks and money in damges are a sure business ...lol. Remember that time when most phones had that rubberized metal? Hmmmm. Lol
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z3r0t0l0rEnCe said:
My biggest fear of the G3's thin screen glass happened 12hrs after I received the phone. I didn't hardly even get to use the damn thing. Now I'm just sending it to LG for repair. Yes I could purchase the digitizer and do the repair myself but I honestly don't have the time.
By the looks of the damage...does the little frame dent change everything when it comes to LG just replacing the screen itself? Or do you think they will charge for a refurbished?
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I would have cried.....
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I would have cried.....
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I was more pissed that I didn't listen to myself and get a damn case and glass screen protector. Just wish the damn glass wouldn't of shattered. I could of lived with a little dent in the frame but the whole thing going out just poured salt into the wound.
Yup, did the same. Fell 2 feet, exploded. My replacement is in an Otterbox
lol, i was afraid of this happening when the wife had hers hit the ground. she had it stuffed under her leg in the seat and when she got out, lol, yeah it went flying. luckily it just put a small ding in the frame. she was REAL lucky.
I wish that was all I got....ending up with both really hurt.
Consumers vote with their wallets for thin phone with thinner bezels. Unfortunately, that translates to more fragile phones, too.
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I wish that was all I got....ending up with both really hurt.
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yeah, she was extremely lucky..no money to replace/ fix it. but we have cases and the hard glass protectors in route and should see them by Christmas, as well as my replacement phone. (radio went dead, sprint tech said its a common thing. who knows, just glad my is being replaced.)
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yeah, she was extremely lucky..no money to replace/ fix it. but we have cases and the hard glass protectors in route and should see them by Christmas, as well as my replacement phone. (radio went dead, sprint tech said its a common thing. who knows, just glad my is being replaced.)
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Common? I doubt it. I don't think I've read another post here, or on the other big Android forums, about the radios dying. I'm sure it happens, but I don't think it's common.
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Common? I doubt it. I don't think I've read another post here, or on the other big Android forums, about the radios dying. I'm sure it happens, but I don't think it's common.
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well he didnt say common to the lg g3, just common to LG. but who knows. how many that buy cell phones are actually on theses forums. heck, i use to be on here more and actually use to have post...but thats been about three years and no clue what happen to my post.
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well he didnt say common to the lg g3, just common to LG. but who knows. how many that buy cell phones are actually on theses forums. heck, i use to be on here more and actually use to have post...but thats been about three years and no clue what happen to my post.
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Sure, most cell phone owners aren't on these forums. But many people do join when they have a problem. I actually think we see more problems on the forums than the population in general.
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Sure, most cell phone owners aren't on these forums. But many people do join when they have a problem. I actually think we see more problems on the forums than the population in general.
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lol, not the majority of the population i know. that what they use the carrier stores for. very few if any know about rooting...if they can do it from the play store..for the ones that understand it, thats as far as they go.
i started here a few years ago when i got my moto photon, i wanted it more me, but all i did was root, change themes, once changed boot logo and i think once changed the rom. as for my galaxy 10.1, its running a 4.4.4 ROM from nameless. the lg g3 is the first real smartphone for me, but my 2nd LG..lol, first one was in 03 and not even close to a smart phone and im here to learn more about it and to make it more me. this phone is actually worth it.