[Q] Can you replace the note 2 button? - Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II

I am thinking of getting this phone in a couple weeks because I do not feel like waiting for the S4. I was wonderig if I could buy a replacement button and replace that awful verizon logo. If you can is it difficult and there any kind of tutorial? Also sorry if there is a recent thread with same question

Stickers. That's what the cool kids do...
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I don't like the button but the note 2 is totally worth it, I didn't even care about the button after I got it.
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Nailpolish.....think of all the colors..lol
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GaryAlpusa1 said:
Nailpolish.....think of all the colors..lol
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Changing the button is doable but at great risk.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxgZeb5QytM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Really!?!? .... It's not a big deal.... Don't even notice it anymore. People make way to big of a deal about this..... Good gravy
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I use a vinyl sticker. There is a member here that sells them on his personal website. Dirt cheap & look great. I just bought a set of carbon fiber & a set of black chrome. The black chrome look super slick & pro.
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I don't like the hard button either but like has been said I just ignore it. Actually I pretty much also ignore the capacitive buttons. I use LMT on the right side of my screen, and use other screen based shortcuts. Now the buttons on the bottom seem like a long way to reach. This makes my note 2 interface more consistent with my N7 and Droid Charge. Which otherwise is very frustrating to switch back and forth between them.
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LMT? That an acronym?
I was thinking of trying the pie launcher to make one hand use easier. I am on CleanROM right now, so I would have to flash the MOD.
But as others said... ignore the button or get the stickers/covers for the button.

Marine6680 said:
LMT? That an acronym?
I was thinking of trying the pie launcher to make one hand use easier. I am on CleanROM right now, so I would have to flash the MOD.
But as others said... ignore the button or get the stickers/covers for the button.
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It hasn't taken much for me to learn to just ignore it. Beans 11 made me forget pretty much every hang up I had with this phone.

If you want to get crazy, you could open it up and replace the home button with the international home button or you could go the easy route and just get a sticker.
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Marine6680 said:
LMT? That an acronym?
I was thinking of trying the pie launcher to make one hand use easier. I am on CleanROM right now, so I would have to flash the MOD.
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LMT is basically PIE controls. No flashing necessary, just download apk and install.

The spiegen aluminum sticker works fine for me. Ten bucks and u get 3 different colors. Doesn't feel cheap, like I thought it would.

Least headache way would cost you about 235-250. You just need to buy the sprint front screen and digitizer assembly. Then remove the old. Assembly and move the motherboard onto the new one and put it back together. The sprint and verizon are compatible. Other types att t mobile will not work.
I would not reccomend sperating the digitizer from the screen because of all the issues u could run into like dust adhesive alignment etc.
Its not that difficult to do it on the note 2.
There are a buncha youtube videos on the process
Im running logo free myself

Vinyl button cover, .95 cents plus .55 cents for shipping for a set of 6 at NCVinyl.

Seems a bit overkill lol
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touch screen calibration off?

It seems to be off at the top and bottom of the screen. It will click on things above my finger at the top of the screen, but below my finger at the bottom. Always closer to the edge. In the middle is perfect.
Any one else notice this? Should I exchange it?
Aiming for the middle of the boxes.
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Same here. While I do have a dead pixel toward towards the bottom, my main reason for wanting to exchange it is how the touch is off on the top and bottom.
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gr8hairy1 said:
Same here. While I do have a dead pixel toward towards the bottom, my main reason for wanting to exchange it is how the touch is off on the top and bottom.
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I wonder if its a widespread problem, or isolated. I'd hate to unroot and return it to end up with the same thing.
Same feelings here. There's not really a definitive guide how to prep this phone for a warranty return. Not sure what that all entails, aside from the obvious.
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I know this is a slightly older thread but I have an update since last.
Returned my phone today 'primarily' because of a dead pixel.
But the screen digitizer is no longer off near the top and bottom. So much better! No more accident double spaces causing a period or accidently turning on caps.
Didn't think it was that annoying until it's gone and I don't have to deal with it anymore.
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I decided to keep my phone, and not exchange it. It's not off enough to justify it, and everything else on the phone works perfectly, so I'm just gonna live with it.
ill return mine... just sick of it
Calibrate your screen in settings
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Calibrate your screen in settings
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And this screen calibration setting would be located...? I've looked over and over and never seen any option in various roms to calibrate the screen.
Settings/display horizontal and gyro settings fixed one of my friends. It was off but isn't anymore. Though it has nothing to do with the touch but it fixed it...
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Touchscreen
Not sure if I'm experiencing the same problem. I dropped a post on another thread but this seems to be more like it..
My example (I'm not as techie I guess) would be:
Tap on engadget app - No problems
Tap on a story - No problems
Tap on the comments - Have to do this repeatedly till it comes up
This isn't the only app or problem obviously but that's the one I notice the most.
I am on the verge of returning it considering it's a 200.00 phone.. I shouldnt have to tap something 4 times to get the item to respond. It's really frustrating. I am rooted, stock only. No custom rom. Thought it could be because I am rooted, running Go EX Launcher, Live wallpaper, etc but even using the stock launcher w no live wallpaper and eliminating some other things it doesnt make a difference. I did try the screen/gyro cal and it made no difference. Please let me know if you guys are having the same issue.. My return period is rapidly coming up..
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And this screen calibration setting would be located...? I've looked over and over and never seen any option in various roms to calibrate the screen.
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The guy is talking about a different calibration, he is talking about the
horizontal calibration under settings>display>horizontal calibration...

Just got my 3vo and the power button sucks!

I can't even press it properly! Any help?
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I can't even press it properly! Any help?
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For starters....where did you get it.....
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This is something that I totally agree with and is my only complaint with the phone. Mine was the same way from day one. It's just a design flaw....a bad one at that. Button feels "spongy" and have to usually use a fingernail to push it just right. learned to live with it though.
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Any way to freaking use the camera button to unlock?
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flash leedroid tweaks...
check dev section.
flash at your own risk f00l
if you break it, which from seeing your posts here in this thread you are likely to do so, i'm sorry to hear that.
Seriously, if you have problems with the power button to where you need to use a fingernail to push it just right, take it into a Sprint store and either have it fixed or replaced. I've had mine since day one and have never had issues with the power button. Sticks out just far enough, and has a light "click" feeling when I press it. If yours is spongy and not working, get it fixed.
I have never had this issue with mine. I imagine Sprint could fix it. However, if you go with a custom ROM there are ways to use the volume buttons to wake. Joelz ICS has this option built-in.
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Also, I use lockscreen widget to turn the screen off. Free app in the market.
https://market.android.com/details?...mNvbS5kcm9pZG1hbmlhLmxvY2tzY3JlZW53aWRnZXQiXQ..
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Seriously, if you have problems with the power button to where you need to use a fingernail to push it just right, take it into a Sprint store and either have it fixed or replaced. I've had mine since day one and have never had issues with the power button. Sticks out just far enough, and has a light "click" feeling when I press it. If yours is spongy and not working, get it fixed.
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I like mine works great I like how they did it this round. I was always afraid of breakin them on the EVO cause after alot of use they would squeek..
On the evo 3d no issues with mine
Go to a Sprint store and ask for a new cover. The power\volume buttons are on the battery cover not the actual phone.
Well, technically it's all a part of the actual phone, but you know what I mean.
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Try taking the back off and put it back on top side first. Like others have said, it's just poorly designed.
I had mine get stuck when I first got it because of that.
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xHausx said:
Try taking the back off and put it back on top side first. Like others have said, it's just poorly designed.
I had mine get stuck when I first got it because of that.
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What he said also make sure their isn't lint where the power button is...
Same happened with me. I had to get a new cover completely.
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same thing happened to me. but i got AIDS.
Haha, yeah if its really hindering use take it in or call asurion... Mines worked just as well as the og EVO, not a real satisfying click, but it works nonetheless... Plus my acase really makes the buttons like 10x better imo.
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Mine work fine for a long time, then it took an arrow to the button.
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msimindlessmsi2 said:
mine work fine for a long time, then it took an arrow to the button.
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damn you!!!!! I was gunna say that.
Get a replacement back cover or use a rom with volume wake. Also use screen off and lock, free from the market to turn off the screen by pressing the screen and not smashing your button all day long.
You might have better luck at http://www.htc.com/us/support/hotline instead of on a developer forum.
Alternatively you could try http://community.htc.com/na/htc-forums/f/default.aspx?tab=support

DIY Nook Tablet Case / Disguise - REDUX!

If you happened to see the first nook tablet case / disguise I made, it was great at looking "dressed down", but less suitable for a more upscale or professional atmosphere (i.e. job interview, lol)
If you didn't see it, check it out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488267]
This one is at home in more dignified locales. And, there's just something about holding a real book that feels... natural.
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Total cost: less than $5.00
Hope you like it!
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Nice!
I saw the first one and thought it was cool but didnt fit my purposes. But this one has some CLASS. very cool alt to buyng a 30-40$ case.
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Well, finally a use for all those encyclopedias...don't know if you recall when people used go door to door peddling those babies. Nice!
hookedonnook said:
Well, finally a use for all those encyclopedias...don't know if you recall when people used go door to door peddling those babies. Nice!
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Yep. One guy told my folks they "must not care about their child's future'" when they declined to purchase. Lol.
Now, they can be had at the local goodwill for $0.50 each, or three for a dollar.
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Another work of art!
On a side note...I got suckered into the door to door encyclopedia sales...Cost me a total of like $890 bucks. But it was a lot more than just a set of books. I was basically a complete "homeschooling kit".
Wow, cool! you're genius!
The first Pink is very beautiful!
Haha how did you decide to choose to use the "L" book?
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Haha how did you decide to choose to use the "L" book?
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It was the right thickness. The original plan was to use the foam insert from the nook packaging. That didn't work out, wasn't secure enough, and couldn't access any buttons/ports, hence, the "broccoli bands".
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how did you cut into it?
lotreaglesfan said:
how did you cut into it?
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X-acto knife, it took a few blades, they get dull pretty quick cutting paper. I don't like posting links outside of the forum, but, if you google "hollow out a book in 80 easy steps" the first result is the guide I used.
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Birdsbeaks said:
If you happened to see the first nook tablet case / disguise I made, it was great at looking "dressed down", but less suitable for a more upscale or professional atmosphere (i.e. job interview, lol)
If you didn't see it, check it out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488267]
This one is at home in more dignified locales. And, there's just something about holding a real book that feels... natural.
Total cost: less than $5.00
Hope you like it!
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I love it, but there's something painfully ironic about ripping out the guts of a book to hold an e-reading device. XD
best mod EVER. I'm going to buy a nook just so I can do this. thanks

Cracked trim/bezel.

Anybody else experience this?
I'm 99% sure I didn't do this, as I haven't dropped my phone (yet).
CPW are being awesome and are going to replace it for me, phew!
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that button looks messed up as well.
ur homescreen button looks ugly...
Have you had it in your back pocket?
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CreekDirt said:
Have you had it in your back pocket?
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No never put it in my back pocket, always side pocket with nothing else.
Home button is fine, a little bit of grime picket up by the camera.
I also have a crack, and i never dropped my phone
I have the exact issue at the exact same spot. Found the crack a few hours after opening the package. Sent my phone back to Expansys. I will get the replacement today and hopefully the new one doesn't have this crack.
In a Portuguese forum I've seen 2 or 3 guys with cracked bezel. They bought from expansys.
Disappointed!
Ouch!!!!!
Please nooo!! Not another manufacturer flaw!! I escaped from a Sony Xperia S (famous yellow tint on bottom of screen).
I could live with a modifiable software glitch but not that!!
Glad i don't have one of those!
hopefully any type of design flaws will be ironed out by the time they launch here in the states. that is not good, though.
mrvirginia said:
hopefully any type of design flaws will be ironed out by the time they launch here in the states. that is not good, though.
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I have the same thing as well i guess.
I''ve got two very fine cracks in the bezel, I'm not bothered by them enough to send it back to cpw, but not impressed.
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prawnballs said:
I''ve got two very fine cracks in the bezel, I'm not bothered by them enough to send it back to cpw, but not impressed.
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if you mean the ones on the bottom corners thats just a line from the moulding
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if you mean the ones on the bottom corners thats just a line from the moulding
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There are four of them. Two on bottom and two on top corners. These are not cracks but that's how it has been manufactured.
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There are four of them. Two on bottom and two on top corners. These are not cracks but that's how it has been manufactured.
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Exactly. My note has them too, those are normal.
But the cracks that we see above they are not normal.
I hope that mine arrives with 0 problem. I hate to replace my phones. Specially the expensive ones. Don't like to see a expensive thing with faults.
It certainly would appear to be an issue. I just hope they came with the crack, and not that they develop over time.
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I'm not talking about those. There are two cracks by the volume rocker, one almost not visible between the rocker and the screen, the other is about a 1cm down and much more visible. There is no looseness there so not too bothered.
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Dear,
I also have the same CRACK at same LOCATION near the volume rocker!
Something about the curved screen perhaps?
I had the exact same problem on my s2 before I bought this, I had 6 cracks on three sides of the phone, never dropped or looked after poorly. Kept in a case in my front pocket with nothing else. Samsung didn't want to know about it either. Said I must have dropped it.
Hope this doesn't happen to this too. Will be the last Samsung I buy if it does.
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I noticed this when I for some reason breathed on the display. Since I can't take a good picture this paint picture will show what I mean perfectly.
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What could this be?
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Do you play a lot of games or hold the device in landscape often?
I'm just spit-balling here, but.. could be oil from your palm penetrating the stock screen protector? or between stock and your screen protector?
Maybe it was there from the start but I never noticed it. Haven't played any games on it or had my finger there.
I really wonder what it is and why you can only see it when breathing on it, when I wipe it clean its really hard to see.
How easy is it to remove the ASF?
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Maybe it was there from the start but I never noticed it. Haven't played any games on it or had my finger there.
I really wonder what it is and why you can only see it when breathing on it, when I wipe it clean its really hard to see.
How easy is it to remove the ASF?
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I would think it is the coating on the screen protector as well.
As for removing the stock protector, it can be done but by all accounts you will feel like committing suicide halfway through. there is a guide somewhere on here
Well, the thread can be closed because I destroyed the phone :good:
Time to get a new one and put on a screenprotector asap.
what, why, how?
removing the anti shatter layer? if so what's wrong?
I have got the exact same thing with my phone
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SweFox said:
Well, the thread can be closed because I destroyed the phone :good:
Time to get a new one and put on a screenprotector asap.
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What?! What did you do? I have the same thing on the lower left corner BTW. It doesn't bother me (yet) though.
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LordManhattan said:
What?! What did you do? I have the same thing on the lower left corner BTW. It doesn't bother me (yet) though.
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My cats had went haywire in the kitchen so I slipped on the floor and the phone went flying. I laughed because it was so stupid. This is the second time this happens in the kitchen.. anyway, I will order a new one tonight.
I should probably be sad and stuff but for some reason Im not.
Good to know you also have it though, so that I wont be bothered on the new unit
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My cats had went haywire in the kitchen so I slipped on the floor and the phone went flying. I laughed because it was so stupid. This is the second time this happens in the kitchen.. anyway, I will order a new one tonight.
I should probably be sad and stuff but for some reason Im not.
Good to know you also have it though, so that I wont be bothered on the new unit
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Second time? Dude, better have a talk with your cats and tell them that this is unacceptable and you'll have to take the money for a new one out of their allowance!
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I don't have this but I have removed the shatter proof sheet
Ok, ordered a new white + CP12 powerjacket + Copter film...
SweFox said:
Ok, ordered a new white + CP12 powerjacket + Copter film...
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copter är det sämsta överprisade skräpet någonsin..oops this is an english forum
You can buy five or six screen protectors for the price of one copter

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