Home button logo-how easy is it to get rid of it - Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II

I have the opportunity to get a note2 but I can't stand the Verizon logo on the home button. It just looks out of place. I didn't see anything in the stickies so has there been any tutorials on removing this logo successfully. Is it on the surface where u can rub it off or is it coated with gloss finish on top of it.
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sand1303 said:
I have the opportunity to get a note2 but I can't stand the Verizon logo on the home button. It just looks out of place. I didn't see anything in the stickies so has there been any tutorials on removing this logo successfully. Is it on the surface where u can rub it off or is it coated with gloss finish on top of it.
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Everyone just uses Spigen aluminum home buttons, search for them.
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Ya I saw the 3 pack for 10$ just seeing if there was a way without it because it raises the button
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I did find some vinyl overlays. That would be the way to go if they stick. Anyone ever used them?
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The button logo doesnt bother me as much as the big friggin logo printed on the back of the phone. Makes it look like bumper stickers all over a car lol!
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The logo seems non existent to me. It's less noticeable on the gray version vs the white version, IMO.
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The logo is not bad on the gray one. I don't understand why some people make a big deal about it. The white version does stand out a lot more but in my opinion getting the white one is kinda like saying "I want my phone to look like an iphone, but still be useful."
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There is a gentleman on here (can't remember his name though) that makes the vinyl overlays in different colors that are really kick ass. I ordered a few different versions from him. They stay on and look good. I wish I could remember off hand who it was. He did post them here in the general section, although that was probably a year ago now. Do an XDA search for them and I'm sure his stuff will pop up.
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I've tried the vinyl stickers and they weren't a good match. Under certain light, it would either look purple or blue. I also don't like the Spigen buttons because they don't match. The closest match I've found to the gray is the Gunmetal button from Mime.
http://mimeusa.com/product/aluminum-home-button-for-note-2/
It was $1 with my screen protector, so I figured I would try it, and it's a near perfect match.

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There is a gentleman on here (can't remember his name though) that makes the vinyl overlays in different colors that are really kick ass. I ordered a few different versions from him. They stay on and look good. I wish I could remember off hand who it was. He did post them here in the general section, although that was probably a year ago now. Do an XDA search for them and I'm sure his stuff will pop up.
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I bought these and the sgp ones. After using the vinyl ones for a week, I switched the spg and never looked back. The vinyl doesn't cover the button fully and it has a weird gloss to it. Overall, I think it makes the phone look cheaper from an aesthetic standpoint. The raised button from spg was actually way better. I found that it feels more like an actual button and it covers the button fully. Especially if you have a white or grey phone, the buttons match the phone way better.

BoostedB18C said:
The logo is not bad on the gray one. I don't understand why some people make a big deal about it.
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It was only gunna be a big deal to me because i actually use sprint. The guy had a sprint version that had the screen replaced with a Verizon screen. So I didn't want a sprint phone with a Verizon logo. Luckily I found someone else to trade me with a stock sprint screen. I traded my black htc one for a grey note2
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Rushed To Get an S3, Love it, Don't Like Pebble Blue.. Exchange for White?

I really want to exchange this phone for a white one when they are available - I paid almost $700 and do not want to pay the $75 restocking fee to exchange it. I ran Dead Pixel Tester and found 2 dead or stuck pixels. Will they let me exchange it for a NEW white phone if I complain to retention? Any ideas?
Damn that sucks.
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They should. It's a manufacturing defect.
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They should but I don't know about switching the color.
There will exchange it but not for another color.
Couple more days till I get my white!!!! :beer:
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charlieb620 said:
Couple more days till I get my white!!!! :beer:
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Same here.
on the 27th.
I was mad when I found out the white s3 wouldn't ship till later. I bit the bullet and bought the blue one and I was surprised because the blue ain't bad at all, I actually like it and it looks like the whole phone is brushed metal.
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I actually like the blue...it's much better looking in real life than the pictures made out to look...its kinda got a gunmetal look to it that I am digging...but definitely a finger print magnet for the back cover though.
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Idk what the big deal is. White phones look like crap after a while..... I <3 my blue SGSIII....
#sillypeople
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Never had a white phone before but that ugly, one eyed one horned flying purple people eater button made my decision to finally try a white phone.
techrider77 said:
I actually like the blue...it's much better looking in real life than the pictures made out to look...its kinda got a gunmetal look to it that I am digging...but definitely a finger print magnet for the back cover though.
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That's exactly what I thought. I went into the store telling myself I wouldn't buy it if they didn't have the white one because I'd seen the promo pictures and didn't like it as much. Then I saw a guy with a blue one outside the store and it totally changed my mind. It's much more reserved than what I expect the white one to look like. The blue isn't overwhelming and blends nicely with the lighter blue on the edges.
Babydoll25 said:
Idk what the big deal is. White phones look like crap after a while..... I <3 my blue SGSIII....
#sillypeople
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What happens to the white ones that make them look like crap?
Canesfan said:
What happens to the white ones that make them look like crap?
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Cause you could be mistaken for this with a white one
The white on plastic phones has a tendency to turn blue if you wear jeans. Just a warning.
Also, my Blue one looks AMAZING! It isn't near as blue as pictures make it look, more of a titanium.
Yeah I didn't like the blue at first, but now that I have it, it's beautiful.
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either way....enjoy this piece i just made:
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been drinking whiskey for the last hour...so i'm sorry. but i'm also not sorry.
either way....enjoy this piece i just made.
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Hahahaha. Dammit that purple button.
Deebo took your bike too?!
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I LOL'[email protected]!!!!!!!
initially wanted the white as well.....from the front it looks like the pebble blue phone is almost black which i like, this phone is so awesome i dont care what color it is!!! lol

How do we remove the dreading VZW logo off the home button?

I've read alcohol wipes, penny with tape on it and a sugar cube could work. Any more thoughts? It NEEDS go ASAP. That's the first thing I noticed in the VZW looking at the display.
Acetylene torch should do it
realize that this would take the finish and shine off of it though
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Hydrchloic acid should do the trick.... I recommend at least 8 oz and let it sit over night night
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Lol this is getting out of hand. I predict a locked thread
I'm going to wait until a video tutorial pops up, where I can watch someone perform the action to their device, before I try it on mine. I hate the VZW logo on the button as much as the next person, but I'm not going to risk having a screwed up button over removing the logo.
I don't mind the logo... not really that big of a deal but I seen someone used water mixed with sugar on a rag and wipped it off.
Sugar and water? Wow lol
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Get a button cover
A button cover? Thats white trash as hell lol
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Sugar and water? Wow lol
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Actually, this is the method I have been hearing for a month. You are supposed to tape around the logo and then mix water and sugar until it is pasty. Then you rub the logo off. The sugar acts as sand paper and grinds the logo off.
Now, my experience with hydrochloric acid definitely says for you to not use 8 oz overnight...
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Button covers for the Note
http://www.zoarah.com/celldeco-100-...ticker-for-galaxy-note-silver-pink-white.html
There are also some here http://www.ebay.com/itm/20084803938...eName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1562.l2649
made in the USA by yours truly.
Yeah I'm wonder about this too. Trying to decide between the DNA and this, and that logo is killing me. I haven't played with either phone yet, but from all the videos/pictures I've seen, the logo is pretty stand out-ish. Yeah the DNA is pretty much Verizon color schemed, but in all honesty, flat black and red looks amazing.
Verizon seriously has some idiots working for them. Whoever thought it was a good idea needs a swift kick in the ass.
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There are also some here http://www.ebay.com/itm/20084803938...eName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1562.l2649
made in the USA by yours truly.
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Just ordered these a lil earlier, does the button stick up a lot more with the sticker on?
tappin from my note ll
Another option:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AFDUSK4/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1354277737&sr=8-2&pi=SL75
The celldeco aluminum covers are good stuff.
I had a pack of silver ones for my 2 Galaxy 3's & had one left.
I stuck that one on the Note 2 & it looks like it was factory installed.
jmorton10 said:
The celldeco aluminum covers are good stuff.
I had a pack of silver ones for my 2 Galaxy 3's & had one left.
I stuck that one on the Note 2 & it looks like it was factory installed.
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Post a picture of it please
Voids the warranty trust me
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Light sandpaper maybe.
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White or Grey? Which looks better?

I don't know if I want to keep my white or go with the Grey. opinions are welcome. Which one looks better, white or Grey? Thanks for the help.
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It's all preference.
I liked the grey better, but that was because of the home button. The white didn't match in my eyes.
If you're looking to switch, may want to hold off because word is, a black version is coming out soon.
What he said ^^.. My daughter has the white one and I have the grey one. I personally like the grey better but she likes the white better. All preference.
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It's a known fact that the grey one is faster, gets better reception and will not break if you drop it!!
Ok, none of that is true, but it is true that the grey one looks better!!
Ok, that isn't true either (for a lot of folks)!
But if you are asking for opinions, then mine is. . . GREY!!
I suggest you go to a store and hold both phones. Then pick the one you like best and buy it.
Good luck.
The grey looks less cheap, will hide dirt better, and the gd button doesn't stand out as much.
The white flip cover gets dirty on the inside of the cover quite quickly. The white however may lend itself better to the new coloured flip covers that are available. I don't know if grey and pastel-orange or blue will look so good.
I went with Grey. I had the white galaxy s3 and if you have a screen protector on the phone it starts looking dirty after awhile due to finger oil/dirt that happens to rub off.
Can't go wrong with either though.
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Geezer Squid said:
It's a known fact that the grey one is faster, gets better reception and will not break if you drop it!!
Ok, none of that is true, but it is true that the grey one looks better!!
Ok, that isn't true either (for a lot of folks)!
But if you are asking for opinions, then mine is. . . GREY!!
I suggest you go to a store and hold both phones. Then pick the one you like best and buy it.
Good luck.
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I came to say similar things about the white one, lol.
I got a tpu hybrid case & it has black and clear parts to it, so it really looks nice over the white GNote, even if it wasn't I love the look of white on this, it really makes it pop
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I prefer grey. Looks better. But my sgs3 was white. Lol
I got the grey simply because it almost blends the VZW logo in with the phone; you don't see it as much. Also, there are going to be a lot more cases that will be black as opposed to white, and unless you like serious contrasting colors, most cases will match the dark grey of the Note as opposed to the white color. Hope this helps.
I got the white one. And I tell everyone I meet that I'm on a verizon plan.
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I like Grey it don't look like a girl color lol
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I had a gs3 & it was a titanium Grey. I saw the white in person & it looks okay but the Grey has a premium look. I even waited on Amazon to get the Grey note 2 in. I would not accept the white lol.
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The white one looks awesome as long as it's in your Wife's purse, guys don't buy white PHONES.. LOL
There should be a poll if you want to see which is the popular vote. Anyways, I like the white. I've had dark colored phones until now and the white on a giant phablet makes me think I have a unique looking phone.
Grey but I had no choice but to buy white
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I had a white gs3 and decided to go gray for the n2. I think I would prefer the gray. I think the white one is easier to match with cases though.
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The white looks sleek, but I like the grey better. Plus in not worried about it getting dirty and showing scuffs easily. But if you have the patience, wait for the black.
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The white one looks awesome as long as it's in your Wife's purse, guys don't buy white PHONES.. LOL
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Really? OK. Thanks for the clarification.
Well I also drink from a glass using a straw
I were jean shorts
I also like those strap on sandle looking things
And crocs
And the white Note 2 looks good with my hipster jeans
I love nerds & opinions too.
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I prefer the gray version. My S III was white (and it was my first white phone) and while it's a nice look, I just feel that the gray looks better on the Note II.

Check out this case... REPOST sorry! ;)

I don't know if any of you have seen this case but I just ordered one in red & black for my "upcoming" DNA... Of course they are from China but I can wait! What do you guys think? Would you rock one of these cases?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Nillkin...423253?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e7619d4d5
Yes, this case has been discussed before. I have a red for my wife and the gray for myself. I got it when it first came out and were $16 each.
FlipMarc said:
Yes, this case has been discussed before. I have a red for my wife and the gray for myself. I got it when it first came out and were $16 each.
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Sorry... I didn't see it but I am new to the DNA so I guess I should have looked harder! Do you like them?
I have the black version of this case, only thing I don't like is it being too tight.:what: and volume keys are a pain to press. But it smells like real leather... And looks beautiful. Much better than the Samsung flip covers. As an extra comes with a nice screen protector as well.
If your on the fence on getting it.... Don't wait any longer and buy it, you will like it!!!
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I'll take a look at the case I don't like how it doesn't protect the top and bottom of the screen.
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It actually protects the top and bottom when flip cover is closed.
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Replace the Verizon Branded Battery door with a original rest of the world back!!

Hey if you want to tell Verizon screw off, and get the same battery door as the rest of the world, then buy one from ebay. I contacted this seller and they say it has the Samsung logo and all. So I ordered one for my white Note 3, I'll post it when I get it. But here is the link if you want one. They are worth the price in my opinion, the Verizon battery cover looks horrible.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Bat...DA_Cases&var=440185820446&hash=item20d93286c7
Hit Thanks If I helped you guys out!
I have T-Mobile which is tastefully done but good to know there is a cheap replacement if I ever damage it or want to go black back for a change lol.
Finally got it. I might be wrong, but I feel like it actually feels a little softer. Love the new unbranded look!
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MACHEK said:
Finally got it. I might be wrong, but I feel like it actually feels a little softer. Love the new unbranded look!
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How is the fit?
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It fits perfect, it's for sure the original back no doubt about. Even had a protective film around it and a cut out where most companies brand the phone with printing. Highly recommend it for anyone. If you were nervous to buy cause you thought it was fake it's definitely not.
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leyvatron said:
How is the fit?
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Sorry meant to quote you, but fits great. My reply is above
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Aren't they supposed to have different color backs coming out too? I want a orange back with the leather look so I can rock the Halloween colors (my birthday).
xxINFIDELxx said:
Aren't they supposed to have different color backs coming out too? I want a orange back with the leather look so I can rock the Halloween colors (my birthday).
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Haha so true, and Red for Christmas??
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MACHEK said:
Finally got it. I might be wrong, but I feel like it actually feels a little softer. Love the new unbranded look!
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So I have to say I checked out a black one yesterday and my new back feels very similar if not exactly the same as the black one. Maybe they changed the material for printing on the White one when the carriers branded the phones, but it's also not as shiny as the old back. Looks and feels better, win win.
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The black and white should feel different.
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MACHEK said:
So I have to say I checked out a black one yesterday and my new back feels very similar if not exactly the same as the black one. Maybe they changed the material for printing on the White one when the carriers branded the phones, but it's also not as shiny as the old back. Looks and feels better, win win.
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Yeah that's what everyone says but I just compared this new one with a Verizon black one and it feels exactly the same. This new one with Samsung branding is a different build then the White Verizon one. Even the stamped code on the back is different by one number. When you hold it with no phone on it, you can feel it's a fraction thicker. I'm really happy with this back
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Nice cover! If I ever run my phone naked, I'd scoop one of these up. But since I have a case on my phone, you'll never see the back cover so it'd be a waste of $20. Good find though.

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