You knew it was coming. I'm looking to buy a Touch Pro 2 on T-mobile usa contract. However, I'm not a huge fan of what T-mobile has done to the phone. Can anyone here confirm whether the housing differences are cosmetic or not?
I'm fairly certain that the innards are the same across the board, but the T-mobile version doesn't have the same rounded edges that the htc version does. The corners are more pronounced for t-mobile. I'd hate to spend 50-80 bucks on a housing and have it not fit.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have a T-mobile G1 now, and I'm looking to get back to WM. Android just isn't as 'open source' as I had originally imagined.
I think it's possible. All the buttons are in the right place and it seems silly to change the innards of the phone.
The only problem is that with the HTC version, you'll have an empty hole for the forward facing camera.
I'm not sure if the glass cover is the same size, it appears bigger on the TMO version than the HTC version, just my opinion.
I like my Tmo TP2, but I wish it wasn't brown. It's actually a pretty attractive package, I thought brown would be super fuglie, but I would much rather have the stock HTC black and silver... or something else, all black perhaps.
Now that I took a closer look at the original HTC version, it's come to my attention that there isn't a soft reset button on the side of the phone. Only the hole for the secondary microphone used for the speaker phone.
It could be hidden under the battery case because the HTC battery case covers the sides of the phone whereas the T-Mobile verson only covers the back. It sort of makes sense because the T-Mobile version gives easy access to the SD slot so I don't see why they wouldn't do the same for a soft reset button.
This is all merely speculation. If somebody could confirm that there IS a soft reset button on the HTC version hidden beneath the battery cover, I'd consider taking the hit and buying a replacement HTC case for a swap.
Hi, just to confirm there is a soft reset button hidden under the battery cover (unbranded HTC). It's about 1cm below the mic hole and slightly to the left if that helps.
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Hi, just to confirm there is a soft reset button hidden under the battery cover (unbranded HTC). It's about 1cm below the mic hole and slightly to the left if that helps.
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It helps greatly. This goes to show that the internals on the T-Mobile version are exactly the same as the unbranded HTC version. Doing a case swap should, theoretically, fit just fine.
Now to find a sub $50 replacement case lol.
nevermind. didn't read right
Sdcard slot is on the side for T-Mo, I read that Unlocked or OEM TP2 have it behind the battery.
SD card slot on OEM TP2 is behind the battery cover but it appears to be in the same spot as the TMO version. The chassis of the OEM vs TMO version looks slightly different, hopefully not too different.
At any rate, you would have to buy the full housing for the OEM AND the digitizer screen to convert a TMO TP2, in my opinion because the two screens are different sizes.
Anyone tried this yet
I'm wondering the same thing too, I have found many housing, even the original silver one but it seems like it needs a new screen (since the HTC one has a bigger screen plate than the Tmobile it appears)
+ the back where the speaker is for the tmobile is part of the inner phone built, which might interfere with the full silver plating of the HTC original. So from pure speculation of the build, I believe it will not work...
But I have msged several members on this issue and awaiting their reply to see if they have tried it and succeeded
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SD card slot on OEM TP2 is behind the battery cover but it appears to be in the same spot as the TMO version. The chassis of the OEM vs TMO version looks slightly different, hopefully not too different.
At any rate, you would have to buy the full housing for the OEM AND the digitizer screen to convert a TMO TP2, in my opinion because the two screens are different sizes.
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No they're not. Both phones have 3.7" screens. The only difference is the housing and the keyboard. The TMOUS version has the ALT key first, then the CTRL key whereas the unbranded HTC version has the CTRL key first, then the ALT key.
All the other buttons are in the exact same position. Like I said before, I'd love to be the guinea pig, but not for $80.
The T-Mobile version has tapered edges ( corners ) compared to the OEM version. Not sure if this would pose a problem or not. Might just be cosmetic.
source: http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/08/12/t-mobile-touch-pro2-review/
It is not the same
Htc can call it the Rhodium or whatever, When the maual was leaked codename TUNGSTEN.
There are not the same, you can not change it to look like the other Touch Pro 2.
This device will be outdated in less than 6 months.
Devices getting ready for Winows 7.
Not that serious.
might be outdated in six months, but I doubt there will be a 2100/1700 device available with Windows 7 anytime soon.
Also, the manual might be codenamed TUNGSTEN, but when I had put it in bootloader before loading HSPL, it said "RHOD210" in bootloader with no reference to TUNGSTEN.
I just might try this. I know a guy who is pretty good with phone mods, but I will have to replace the faceplate as well. As in kable's link showing the generic TP2 and T-mobile version side-by-side the faceplates are different sizes. So it's going to be about a $120 mod plus labor.
G1 now getting WM update check it out
I see this thread is a bit dated, but has anyone actaully attempted this conversion yet? I see the housings for sale on CNN.cn and ebay, but doesn't look like it would be an exact fit with the T-mobile version considering the more rounded edges on the front rim of HTC housings.
Just wondering if anyone has actually gone through with it, and could fill me in on all that is necessary.
InGeNeTiCs said:
You knew it was coming. I'm looking to buy a Touch Pro 2 on T-mobile usa contract. However, I'm not a huge fan of what T-mobile has done to the phone. Can anyone here confirm whether the housing differences are cosmetic or not?
I'm fairly certain that the innards are the same across the board, but the T-mobile version doesn't have the same rounded edges that the htc version does. The corners are more pronounced for t-mobile. I'd hate to spend 50-80 bucks on a housing and have it not fit.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have a T-mobile G1 now, and I'm looking to get back to WM. Android just isn't as 'open source' as I had originally imagined.
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if you ever change yours out, i would definately, jump on your old case. i love the bronze colour. im not digging the AT&T scheme. if you swap out the keyboard hit me up, that's what i really am wanting.
I want to switch it myself.I do not like how it looks and also ProClip does not have a car mount holder for the T-mob TP2.
The only reason I got it is the 3g.
Did somebody succeed in replacing the covers?
Hi,
Can anyone tell me what type of housing must I purchased to change completely my tilt2's housing? There are couple of housing types on ebay and I'm really lost in all these. Anyone has experience changing a Tilt2 housing to a Tilt2/Sprint/Tmob/Verizon/European Touch pro2 - please give some advice?
Thank you very much.
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would like to know as well have t-mobile version and would like to change the housing to maybe a sprint or generic htc.
Not sure what you mean by housing. All I can find on eBay is cases and plastic covers. These are designed to go over the phone, not replace anything. As far as these go, the Tilt 2 has a button the TP2 does not have, so you would need one that is specific to a Tilt 2. FYI, I bought one of the clear covers and they are junk. Not only do they make the phone much bigger (too big to fit in my leather case), but they make the phone much more combersome to operate. The top half is flimsy and gets in the way of accessing any screen elements near the edge like scroll bars and the TM button.
Try here http://cnn.cn/shop/touch-pro2-rhodium-c-277_881.html
the sprint/verizon housing won't fit on the gsm variants (at&t, tmobile, etc) because they are different.
dont know about interchangeability between the gsm variants other than if you put a european front housing on a US one, you'll have a whole where the front facing camera goes.
Has anyone actually replaced their housing with one of these?
I've been looking at one of these <link was supposed to go in here but for some reason it's not letting me> but not sure how hard it'll be to pull the TP2 apart...
It's at eoem.cc under the TP2 (Black & Red Housing Set)
Has anyone actually replaced their housing with one of these or the previously mentioned one?
Any ideas?
Cheers
Troy
check out this thread. in short no it will not work without a donor phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=547632&highlight=housing
Final5k said:
Hi,
Can anyone tell me what type of housing must I purchased to change completely my tilt2's housing? There are couple of housing types on ebay and I'm really lost in all these. Anyone has experience changing a Tilt2 housing to a Tilt2/Sprint/Tmob/Verizon/European Touch pro2 - please give some advice?
Thank you very much.
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HTC has offered at least three versions for worldwide market.
One as GSM vesion - you have checked one min-USB on mobile bottom
One as T-mobile version - you have found overall outlook difference from Sprint, AT&T and Verizon. Don't think T-Mobile housing applying into Sprint, At&T and Verizon.
One as CDMA version - for Sprint difference from GSM, you can find USB section to be difference.
In sum, all of housing are clearly defined service providers. However, somer parts between AT&T Sprint and Verizon can apply for each others, except T-Mobile.
A Verizon case fits the Tilt 2 with exception of PTT button cutout missing. Going with thin hard plastic rubberized coated case ($5 eBay from ittrimming's Verizon case) and cutting slot for button easy task.
There has been a few comments on this forum about the Xperia S's back battery cover not seating perfectly flush with the top right or left side of the phone. e.g. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540459&highlight=battery+cover
I had the same problem and found a solution. I had a regular sized SIM card that I trimmed to fit into the phone but I guess that unless you trim it to a perfect size then the battery cover won't fit.
I trimmed the SIM card to be flush with the top of the SIM slot - there should be a minimum or no extra plastic from the SIM card above the SIM port. Now my phone back cover seats perfectly.
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There has been a few comments on this forum about the Xperia S's back battery cover not seating perfectly flush with the top right or left side of the phone. e.g. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540459&highlight=battery+cover
I had the same problem and found a solution. I had a regular sized SIM card that I trimmed to fit into the phone but I guess that unless you trim it to a perfect size then the battery cover won't fit.
I trimmed the SIM card to be flush with the top of the SIM slot - there should be a minimum or no extra plastic from the SIM card above the SIM port. Now my phone back cover seats perfectly.
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In the UK, the sim cards supplied with the Xperia S from providers are really small i will take a photo and upload it in an edit just to give people an idea of how small they should be if they come across this issue they can trim it to the size of mine
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In the UK, the sim cards supplied with the Xperia S from providers are really small i will take a photo and upload it in an edit just to give people an idea of how small they should be if they come across this issue they can trim it to the size of mine
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Thanks - there are also guides for trimming up regular sized sims to micro sims like this website - do a google search and tons would come up (XDA won't let me post them since I'm a new member).
Has any one done this yet? The parts are available here:
Top motherboard piece for the sd/sim card tray
http://www.electron-parts.com/discount-Motherboard-Flex-Cable-Ribbon-for-HTC-Butterfly---X920e_p24001.html
The back cover, since the phone will be slightly thicker:
http://www.etradesupply.com/htc-j-butterfly-rear-housing-japan-version-red-with-au-kddi-logo.html
After looking at the DNA's motherboard piece and the ribbon cables, it looks to be a direct swap. I'm assuming the issue will be the drivers. I wonder if anyone is willing to work on a port from the Butterfly J.
I thinking about pulling the trigger on this, but without drivers I may stuck dead in the water, unless this actually catches interest.
Opinions?
What drivers would be needed and just because it would fit doesn't mean it would work. I think the only driver that would be needed would be one for external sd support. Everything else is exactly the same
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Since the cover is thicker, wouldn't that cause the camera and flash to not make contact with the lense and housing? Wouldn't this also break contact with all antennas on the back housing due to it no longer being fit to the rear of the phone? Just my curiosities here.
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Hi, im trying to replace a cracked digitiser, purchased two just in case. Went to fit and BOTH dont seem to be working. I noticed the connections on the two i purchased both fit but they are quite different connections to my original digitiser. . Dont want to keep buying them until i get the right one... are there different types of 920's??
Thanks in advance
There are actually 3 types of digitizers for the Nokia Lumia 920 Smartphone.
It is important to check the placement of the chips on the digitizer flex cable. After experiencing the same difficulties as you over and over again when replacing digitizers on the Nokia Lumia 920, I discovered that the placement of the chips had to be identical to the ones on the original device digitizer. Even though the digitizer fits and may actually respond to touch, the only one that will work properly is an identical digitizer (with correct chip placement) as the original. When purchasing a digitizer, verify this by comparing the flex cable. Do not count on the seller to be correct even if it is supposedly for the carrier of the Nokia Lumia 920 you have.