Is the back cover of Alpha = the same material on Galaxy S5 ?
If yes, then I'll probably take white out of equation
and order black or gold.
I have a related question regarding the different colours:
I could put my hands on the silver version, whose back really feels metallic despite being plastic, and also the black version, which felt more rubberised and could help for the grip; Does anyone know how is the blue one compared to these 2?
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guys my white hero's Side Steel colored bit is becoming discolored. any idea how to recover that? i use leather cover.
send it back to complaint it, i had the same problem on my Xperia X1 and they changed parts and didn't want any money from me : )
does anyone know where to buy the black casing.
I brought the white one and think the black one looks sooo much better.
plus the i cant see the keys properly because the backlight makes the letters look white and ive also heard that the black one has a back cover that feels rubbery.
ive googled but it always comes up with the x10 mini pro
I ordered the black one and they accidently sent me the white one. I'd thought about keeping it and looking for a black cover for it, but when I saw the problem with the backlighting on the keys, that was a deal breaker for me. Sent the white one back, waiting for the black one to get here.
bigdfmartin said:
I ordered the black one and they accidently sent me the white one. I'd thought about keeping it and looking for a black cover for it, but when I saw the problem with the backlighting on the keys, that was a deal breaker for me. Sent the white one back, waiting for the black one to get here.
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I have been using the white one for about 2 months now. Love it. Yes the white keys have a problem if you need to read the printing on it due to glare, but much like a keyboard you get used to it and not really look at the keyboard while typing. The black one has a rubbery back, which is great for non-slip, but I have a similar texture mouse and it collects dust very quickly and become somewhat dirty grey. Thoughts?
The vendor that sold me the white one didn't have a black one to exchange for it, so I got a refund and ordered from someone else. I'm currently using the x10 mini pro and I like the rubberized back, but they've re-arranged some of the keys on the new one. Also, I work on cars for a living, so the white one wouldn't stay white for very long anyway. It is a nice looking phone, though.
I have the black one. My girlfriend the white one.
The black does attract some dust which you can see. But dirt isn't visible. Could be on there but it's black so nothing visible. For me the white one would be a real issue with dirt.
I noticed the key backlight issue with the white one also.
I'd like to geat a workshop manual and a new keyboard, rip the sucker apart and replace the white keyboard with the black one... that'd fix the glare issue once and for all... The white one looks heaps better than the black one in any case...
I searched for various combinations that would allow me to make a sort of frankenphone that would have a pink battery door, white case and black keyboard keys.
Unfortunately, no one has all the necessary parts listed online.
I guess I'll get the black SK17a and keep things simple for now.
Has anyone checked with a Sony service center? I might try to find something in Canada if I have a bit of time...
I've found battery covers online, because I was thinking of sanding mine. This is so that paint will stick better so that I can have something a little different
search for sk17 or sk17i
I know where you can order the keyboard :
skalshop.se/sonyericsson-xperia-mini-pro-sk17i/344/344/1
The site is not in English and I want to try and order the black keyboard.
I've taken my Sk17i apart to replace the screen and could not figure out how to get the keyboard seperated from the frame....
I have just got a white Xperia Mini Pro, coming from a Black X10 Mini I also miss the rubber feeling of the black cover, anyway I like the white one.
In order to personalize it I have just got a GelaSkin cover! is like a printed film that sticks to the phone, i think is better than a new cover, it protects the phone, looks like it gives a better grip (will check soon) and looks great!
So I'll try to update some pictures when i get it.
Hi Guys,
Dropped my White S2 (on my drunken stroll home - dropped it whilst removing it from its protective pouch!!!) just before Christmas and taken 3 or 4 chips out of the silver edge, it has been an eyesore for me ever since, my once beautiful phone is now ugly! Most people say it is hardly noticeable but I know its there!
I've repaired phone screens before, desoldered chips, fixed DVD drive lasers etc so I am fairly competent with electronics and circuitry.
After looking at several guides (all of Black S2s), from what I can tell from pictures, the silver part is part of the main housing? Bit of a bummer but can someone confirm this who has taken one apart?
Is it fixed/glued to the screen part?
On eBay you can buy the complete housing for around $10usd including the battery door. I believe the silver bezel is part of / attached to the front housing.
The item shown is black but I'm sure they would have white as well.
www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Original-Ho...msung-Galaxy-S-2-II-i9100-Black-/170717112897
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you cannot replace the silver bezel without removing the screen which will get damaged if you tried.
If you want to change the bezel then u would have to replace the screen too
A nice idea,if you wouldn't mind your phone being a couple millimeters wider and a few grams heavier is to get a bumper.Especially some metallic(mostly aluminum) ones are quite cool.I now use Case-mate POP case,but have set my eyes on getting the Taurus aluminum bumper,as I too have a slight hit on the silver bezel.
Although I have to admit,with the Taurus in particular,the phone looks like Robocop to be honest.There are others too though and there is also a thread in the Accessories section.
Ahh that sucks! I've seen official replacement screens for around £60, may have to do it that way!
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Hi guys,
I have question about (too) slippery in a white version Galaxy Alpha? Is slippery? I know that a black version have matt back and holding well in a hand.
wnee said:
Hi guys,
I have question about (too) slippery in a white version Galaxy Alpha? Is slippery? I know that a black version have matt back and holding well in a hand.
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yes it is .. when i holding it i feel tension in hand you know like when u about jump from bridge or window, that electric feeling in feet and hands so it feels like that it is better buy case or what..
Simona Simmy said:
yes it is .. when i holding it i feel tension in hand you know like when u about jump from bridge or window, that electric feeling in feet and hands so it feels like that it is better buy case or what..
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Is really too bad? Is back cover in a white version built the same material as Galaxy S5?
Have white colour got matt back cover (like a black version)?
wnee said:
Is really too bad? Is back cover in a white version built the same material as Galaxy S5?
Have white colour got matt back cover (like a black version)?
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Yes It is cloudy#
i have Gold and its grip is very good .
wnee said:
Is really too bad? Is back cover in a white version built the same material as Galaxy S5?
Have white colour got matt back cover (like a black version)?
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also for me is not so bad. i initially bought 2 phones, the white and the black and had them both in my hand and didn't notice any difference on the material. i kept the white and didn't slip not once so far. and for the last month i have been using a silicone case and it's even better
Hello everyone,
As the title suggests I wanna make a little modification on my Samsung Galaxy Alpha. Since I got a new spare rear battery cover around I decided to take the already stock and used one and repaint it. So, I masked the rear of the cover and removed the rear "SAMSUNG" badge carefully letter by letter.
The problem is I'm not sure how to do it and what paint to use so not to lose the "stock texture" completely. How to remove the current paint? What kind of preparation should I do and what paint I should use?
The current stock color of the cover is black but I will probably paint it bright yellow and the "SAMSUNG" badge black (gloss or matte). The cover has a weird rubberized feel and I've no idea what to do to make it look cool with the new paint and not to destroy the texture. I already got a yellow enamel paint but no idea if it will work and how many coats it will take to change from black to yellow.
HELP! Thanks!
Why would you even do that?
UniversalKID said:
Why would you even do that?
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Well probably I'd never make use of the spare cover I have, so I decided to turn it into something interesting. It's a little mod for making it "unique" without taking any risk. (it's just a cover) But anyway, I need some help here.
I found some acrylic enamels that seem suitable. Probably because the surface is matte style I will have to use matte yellow instead of gloss. The thing is how to break a little bit the old paint since sandpaper would obviously damage the texture. Maybe alcohol or aceton?
Thanks
SGAlpha said:
Well probably I'd never make use of the spare cover I have, so I decided to turn it into something interesting. It's a little mod for making it "unique" without taking any risk. (it's just a cover) But anyway, I need some help here.
I found some acrylic enamels that seem suitable. Probably because the surface is matte style I will have to use matte yellow instead of gloss. The thing is how to break a little bit the old paint since sandpaper would obviously damage the texture. Maybe alcohol or aceton?
Thanks
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100% Alcohol.
Or you can try a hairblower, the thing to dry hair.
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Think this question can be better answer in other forum, I trying my best to answer:
A) Try your paint on the back of the cover given they are of same material
B) I am not sure what masking paper you use but I will rather use those for scale models which works best to avoid paint bleed.