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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Hi everyone! While waiting for a donor phone to be dropped in my lap at work today, i spent about 20 min taking my phone apart to see what was inside......So please enjoy, and I have some questions about the shielding over the radio components.....any ideas on taking it off? I know i should de solder them but without burning the board? whats the best approach Ive never soldered so please post a link or something. I really want to take a look under those shields. So without further ado taking your housing off!!!!!
Take out all the screws and stuff....helps if you have a fingernail or a pick for pulling it apart too!
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Dont forget these ones hiding on the bottom like i did and all the rubber stuff!
Continue all the way around until your back at the top!
Take the housing off until its in 2 pieces like this one.
Pull this screw out by the sd card slot
Pull out the first ribbon cable
Plus this one too!
Pull this black thingy
Pull the sticker to expose the mysterious radio components
and your all naked!!!
now some other pictures and stuff!
Sim card slots n stuff!
Shielded components
Any ideas on how to get them off?
Blurrycam solder points
Stuff
If you guys have ideas please throw them out or a specific pic request let me know Ill do it to help everyone with the next phone i get.
very nicely done. didnt realize that the radiop parts were so well covered
Can you put an arrow to the LTE chip??
shabbypenguin said:
very nicely done. didnt realize that the radiop parts were so well covered
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Thanks! I'm not sure how I'm going to get them off with out damaging the board Im saving up so I can get another for parts and separate the board and shield.
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shabbypenguin said:
very nicely done. didnt realize that the radiop parts were so well covered
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I can tell you from experience that this is a well built phone. Pay close attention to secondary seals under the rear housing and usb/hdmi ports. I had a customer come in with one that had a coffee bath and still worked. The only parts that got wet was between the lcd and digitizer and between the lcd panel and reflector (the mopho was face down on a table when it happened). Except for the coffee staining the reflector panel in the LCD assembly it was good to go after desiccant/hotbox treatment.
U need a hotflow soldier to get those panels of...or bake it in a oven but u will ruin it
I deff don't recommend trying to take those off even if you have the right tools
That stuff flat out takes experience and a good hand
Thx for the great pix and work
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U need a hotflow soldier to get those panels of...or bake it in a oven but u will ruin it
I deff don't recommend trying to take those off even if you have the right tools
That stuff flat out takes experience and a good hand
Thx for the great pix and work
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No problem! this means I have to find a sacrificial photon:-(
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What exactly are you trying to accomplish? Why 2 photons and why are you taking them apart?
I think he's trying to get all the chip info
That may help with dev
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I think he's trying to get all the chip info
That may help with dev
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Yep!
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So when you do get this opened up, keep in mind if there is a n lte chip, it will be a dual wi-max/lte chip, only one has been made between a chip company and motorola and motorola has only made one wi-max phone so ill place my bets the dual chip is in here, ill try to repost with a picture of what it should look like
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No LTE Support for Photon
No need to find a sacrificial lamb for your curiosity, our phones wont support LTE at all. The Photon has the Wimax Chipset Version bece3502, the Dual mode LTE/WIMAX chipset is the bece5000.
So there you have it, Sucks but its better to know then to ruin a phone.
Ive heard and read its just running the Beceem 3502 drivers for now, ive also heard of sprint representatives saying an update will come for the photon to support lte when theyre network is expanded, what other reason would motorola hide the photons full hardware information until january, when sprint releases theyre "big secret" at ces which im guessing is LTE
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I have access to a fabricator and could probably come up with a high-quality plastic back cover. I don't want to waste my time or yours if people aren't interested. Assume somewhere between $50-75 uninstalled and about $15 if you want to send it in and have a done by a h/w engineer (yes, I have access to those too). The more people order the cheaper they would be - the $'s above are based on about 100 people.
Some questions:
1) What color should the back be and why?
2) Should the back have matching metal ornamentation so it looks cool with the dock? This would be more $'s
3) Do you think the majority would DIY or want it done by a tech?
Can't promise anything but I'd certainly look in to it if there's enough demand.
If confirmation occurs, count me in.
if asus don't come up with a fix and it came to this (which i don't think it will) i would definitely want a clear back. would looks so awesome
BarryH_GEG said:
I have access to a fabricator and could probably come up with a high-quality plastic back cover. I don't want to waste my time or yours if people aren't interested. Assume somewhere between $50-75 uninstalled and about $15 if you want to send it in and have a done by a h/w engineer (yes, I have access to those too). The more people order the cheaper they would be - the $'s above are based on about 100 people.
Some questions:
1) What color should the back be and why?
2) Should the back have matching metal ornamentation so it looks cool with the dock? This would be more $'s
3) Do you think the majority would DIY or want it done by a tech?
Can't promise anything but I'd certainly look in to it if there's enough demand.
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Clear and whatever is cheapest. I'm really scared of scratching the aluminum back...
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xAnimal5 said:
Clear and whatever is cheapest. I'm really scared of scratching the aluminum back...
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You actually made me think of something. Maybe the whole back doesn't need to be replaced. Perhaps just a fairly large cut out with a plastic insert. I guess it depends how much clearance there is between the back and the components and where the antennas are located. I don't know how feasible it is to try and cut aluminium but I'll ask.
I'd be in provided it's confirmed that fixes the issue. Clear would be slick, but I'm not picky.
I would definitely be interested in this. You could make an entire market out of this. "Custom Transformer Backs." I'm still interested to see whether ASUS will handle this on their own however. If they don't, I doubt you'll have many customers with Transformer Primes in order to sell them.
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You actually made me think of something. Maybe the whole back doesn't need to be replaced.
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yay for the first windowed tablet mod. hapens on pc's and consoles so i guess why not.
Imo a clear cut out would be even slicker than a full replacement back if improvements were equal
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You actually made me think of something. Maybe the whole back doesn't need to be replaced. Perhaps just a fairly large cut out with a plastic insert. I guess it depends how much clearance there is between the back and the components and where the antennas are located. I don't know how feasible it is to try and cut aluminium but I'll ask.
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But a full back replacement would be better if folks ever have to return prime for future issues? Could just put the old back on before returning
What if you just cut a round circle out of the back of the aluminum where the Asus logo is and install some plastic cover with an Asus logo on it. I think this could be a DIY, type of thing. Seller ships instructions on how to take backplate off, a template of where exactly to cut out and then have a plastic piece to install it. Or make it simple, and and replace the whole back plate.
If you can make it! Please make it right!! I'm willing to pay $75 if you can make it fiberglass (Gray) as bugatti car
Would carbon fiber work lol
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Would carbon fiber work lol
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it's will be kick @ss lol
BarryH_GEG said:
You actually made me think of something. Maybe the whole back doesn't need to be replaced. Perhaps just a fairly large cut out with a plastic insert. I guess it depends how much clearance there is between the back and the components and where the antennas are located. I don't know how feasible it is to try and cut aluminium but I'll ask.
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to the best of my knowledge, the antennas are just to the left and right of the FRONT-FACING camera. Yes, front-facing. This is how wifi is even able to work.
I don't know where the GPS antenna is located.
jptech said:
to the best of my knowledge, the antennas are just to the left and right of the FRONT-FACING camera. Yes, front-facing. This is how wifi is even able to work.
I don't know where the GPS antenna is located.
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bottom right if im not mistaken saw it on the transformer tear down but im just not in for this too risky to do this to my device, great idea hope it works out for you but just not for me unless it was a clear backing and we threw some LEDS on the side like some red ones then we have a clear back the glows red that i would pay like 100 for
I'm in for $75
Demonstrate that plastic improves receptivity, make it clear, emboss it with XDA so it's a collector's item (like my 2 OG Droids), and I'm in.
Get Samsung to sell it, and I'll give you $100. ;-)
I was thinking like a flat black, but a clear back would look pretty sweet too. Once a Guinea pig or two tried it out, posted pics & real world experience, I might be game
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ducktaperules said:
yay for the first windowed tablet mod. hapens on pc's and consoles so i guess why not.
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this is actually what they did on the iPad I think. the apple logo on the back is a window for the wifi signal.
on another subject, what do you guys use to see how many satellites your prime can see/connect to?
theoilman said:
this is actually what they did on the iPad I think. the apple logo on the back is a window for the wifi signal.
on another subject, what do you guys use to see how many satellites your prime can see/connect to?
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gps test in the market
I disassembled my I717 and T989 to determine if I could find any major differences in the antennas. I managed to connect the coax lead from the base antenna on the I717 to the PCB leading to the corresponding antenna on the T989, but it didn't improve upload performance. I think its the receive antenna.
There is 4 antennas from what I can see, the two top side antennas are probably for transmit, the rear door one is the GPS patch antenna, and the base one in the speaker module is probably for receive. I'm just deducing this from the fact that the two antennas I think are transmit are very close to the large IC chips, and you'd want to minimize signal loss by keeping things close.
Luckily the unit is easy to split apart. If I find that a simple antenna mod improves upload performance then I feel it would be an mod that most folks could accomplish themselves.
Perhaps someone has a service manual that could be of help?
Antenna and terminal locations
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Heres a pic of the I717 connected to the T989 antenna. Too bad I this wasn't the one as its the only one that is not encapsulated and is easy to modify.
Nice to see you with a note roto i love your work
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rotohammer said:
I disassembled my I717 and T989 to determine if I could find any major differences in the antennas. I managed to connect the coax lead from the base antenna on the I717 to the PCB leading to the corresponding antenna on the T989, but it didn't improve upload performance. I think its the receive antenna.
There is 4 antennas from what I can see, the two top side antennas are probably for transmit, the rear door one is the GPS patch antenna, and the base one in the speaker module is probably for receive. I'm just deducing this from the fact that the two antennas I think are transmit are very close to the large IC chips, and you'd want to minimize signal loss by keeping things close.
Luckily the unit is easy to split apart. If I find that a simple antenna mod improves upload performance then I feel it would be an mod that most folks could accomplish themselves.
Perhaps someone has a service manual that could be of help?
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Any chance you would post some pics of your dissassembly.
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i love what u guys do if knew anything about this stuff id be all over it thanks guys for making the impossible possible
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tomin.fhl said:
Any chance you would post some pics of your dissassembly.
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Done.
Natural progression from a SGT to the note. I am glad ur here rotohammer.
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wouldnt enlarging the antenna surface increase performance? EG: soldering a long wire to the existing antenna surface?
Antenna Placement
rotohammer said:
Done.
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Hey roto,
I think that antenna at the base is the one for uplink. Very weird thing ... when I hold the phone in landscape with the volume rocker up or with the phone upside down my upload speeds take off. When I hold the phone right side up with my hands covering the base, my upload speeds diminish. Wonder if there is a way to easily move that antenna ...
I'm happy ur still looking into this man I don't wanna go.thru the hassle of buying a new phone
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rotohammer said:
Done.
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funziebear said:
I'm happy ur still looking into this man I don't wanna go.thru the hassle of buying a new phone
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Yeah ... the fun never stops
I wish I had somewhat a little bit of knolegde about this I would have loved to help but I'm clueless when it comes to this things
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funziebear said:
I wish I had somewhat a little bit of knolegde about this I would have loved to help but I'm clueless when it comes to this things
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Pick up a study guide for the Technician class ham radio license. That will put you on the path of knolegde.
http://www.arrl.org/getting-your-technician-license
i just redid my "tinfoil antenna but made it longer up the length from the S-Pen to the "white sticker" I gained a full bar of reception. as to up/down speeds no real difference as my carrier is poop.
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i just redid my "tinfoil" antenna but made it longer up the length from the S-Pen to the "white sticker" I gained a full bar of reception. as to up/down speeds no real difference as my carrier is poop.
I have also covered the bottom section below the battery, leaving a hole for the speaker of course
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?
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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?
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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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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...
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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
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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
Sent from my Incredible 4G LTE using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
I like how on my current Gear, I can switch out the insecure Samsung wristband and use an aftermarket standard one. Some enterprising accessory manufacturer should make a cradle that has the holder part that secures the bezel of the Gear S and just has standard 22mm pinholes that you can swap any of those other bands to.
rEVOLVE said:
I like how on my current Gear, I can switch out the insecure Samsung wristband and use an aftermarket standard one. Some enterprising accessory manufacturer should make a cradle that has the holder part that secures the bezel of the Gear S and just has standard 22mm pinholes that you can swap any of those other bands to.
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All you would need is a 3d printer and scanner! Scan the original band, cut the straps off where you want to "edit" the connection points for the 22mm pins and boom your a millionaire lol (it would have to look good tho)
raiu said:
All you would need is a 3d printer and scanner! Scan the original band, cut the straps off where you want to "edit" the connection points for the 22mm pins and boom your a millionaire lol (it would have to look good tho)
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My 3D printer can make a prototype, but it comes nowhere close to looking jewelry-quality presentable.
I'll Print, somebody design. Designer get's a free adapter sent to them. I have a 3D scanner, but need help fixing it up.
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My 3D printer can make a prototype, but it comes nowhere close to looking jewelry-quality presentable.
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I'll Print, somebody design. Designer get's a free adapter sent to them. I have a 3D scanner, but need help fixing it up.
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I would do it if I had a cad program. If there's a program out there is can scoop for free let me know and I'll push something out. I have a few ideas.
I'd buy one. One week into it, and am already sick of the black plastic strap. It would also be cool if it covered up the plasticky chrome bezel.
Something like the old iPod Nano straps would be an alternative. The old Nano straps are a dime a dozen, so an attachment that would allow a nano band to work with the Gear S may be easier to make? Just that the Nano had a clip that would attach to the straps.
Adapter
I would buy a wrist strap adapter as well. Or, at the very least, a metal band for the device. One of the best parts of Gear 2 was the ability to use other watch bands. Right now, you can barely find the official rubberized straps in the United States, let alone any OTHER customization accessories for the watch outside stock bands in a few different colors if you're willing to pay $$$ on eBay.
So yeah...please someone make/ask around for some accessories to be made for Gear S...I'm dying here!
Getting close to having a final design!!!
I am in the process of designing the final prototypes of a Gear S adapter that connects to the frame of the watch and allows for the attatchment of any standard 22mm band. I will be starting a new thread under Gear S accessories and under the General section with 3D renderings of the part. Because of the problems with being able to patent such an idea though i won't be completely showing the design. If anyone is interested in the beta testing phase and helping with the final design process I would be willing to supply a small handful of people with a prototype to try out and return feedback free of charge. Only shipping fees will be required. PM me if interested in testing or just watch for the thread if you want to wait for the final.
*these will be 3D printed products but at a high quality and possibly the option to have them 3D printed in select choices of metal. Any feedback is welcome.
something to look forward to....
Shouldn't be much longer before my project is ready to start reading, in the meanwhile here is what i will be sitting for personally, if anyone has any requests as far as wanting to see the gear s with a favorite band let me know and I'll post a rendering.
Sexy. ^ hehe
Easier Way
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I'll Print, somebody design. Designer get's a free adapter sent to them. I have a 3D scanner, but need help fixing it up.
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Take the easy way out. just modify a close to spec' band option. Do you happend to remember the group Lunatic who took the iPod Nano and made it the most talked about time piece for two summers. Yes this ================
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I am in the process of designing the final prototypes of a Gear S adapter that connects to the frame of the watch and allows for the attatchment of any standard 22mm band. I will be starting a new thread under Gear S accessories and under the General section with 3D renderings of the part. Because of the problems with being able to patent such an idea though i won't be completely showing the design. If anyone is interested in the beta testing phase and helping with the final design process I would be willing to supply a small handful of people with a prototype to try out and return feedback free of charge. Only shipping fees will be required. PM me if interested in testing or just watch for the thread if you want to wait for the final.
*these will be 3D printed products but at a high quality and possibly the option to have them 3D printed in select choices of metal. Any feedback is welcome.
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Check your pm. I'm game to test. Just send me details.
consider it done
Already done with my strap adapter and it was great it is a head turner interms of mobile geeks and fashionistas.
jeanjay said:
Already done with my strap adapter and it was great it is a head turner interms of mobile geeks and fashionistas.
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Pics or it isn't true!
haha i will post some dont worry...
I've been working on one, will have them posted for sale in a couple of weeks. Have been wearing my prototype for a couple of weeks, plan to have them in either plastic or stainless steel. I have a couple of design changes I want to make, but it's been nice having a regular leather band again. The design still allows the charger to connect also. Sorry, no pics of it, but have one on my Gear Fit also.
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+1
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Shouldn't be much longer before my project is ready to start reading, in the meanwhile here is what i will be sitting for personally, if anyone has any requests as far as wanting to see the gear s with a favorite band let me know and I'll post a rendering.
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ARE YOU STILL IN DEVELOPMENT STAGE?? IM INTERESTED IN TESTING OR POSSIBLY PURCHASING ONE... HAVE A GEAR S AND TIRED OF PLASTIC WRIST TRAPS ALSO...... GOOD LUCK EITHER WAY.... GREAT IDEA...
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ARE YOU STILL IN DEVELOPMENT STAGE?? IM INTERESTED IN TESTING OR POSSIBLY PURCHASING ONE... HAVE A GEAR S AND TIRED OF PLASTIC WRIST TRAPS ALSO...... GOOD LUCK EITHER WAY.... GREAT IDEA...
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Just to update you Scamp. bda never came through with anything. In another thread he rambles about having sold the rights and/or "patent" (I say it in quotes since I searched the patent office records and came up with nothing) to someone in Asia but won't give any details.
So the bottom line? After having been lead along by bda for over 3 months with several sharing their personal information with him and promising money (hopefully none changed hands)... We are all back to square one.
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That being said about the disappointment that was the bda project, dwwright's project looks promising!
Looking forward to an update when you can dwwright!
Very interested and willing to buy when you have finished tweaking. Keep us in the loop with updates Please!!!!