Broken wrist band pinhole hack - Moto 360 2015

My Moto360 turned into a paperweight after the wrist band came out from one side. Basically the pin hole where the wristband pin sits got elongated into an open channel, possibly because I tried to keep it strapped on tight so heart rate monitoring would work.
I first tried to fix it by 'building' up the channel area again using an epoxy resin and making a new hole in the drying resin. However this method didn't work - even the hardened epoxy crumbled shortly after the strap insertion.
Second time around, I tried something different. I basically took 2 very small and thin square pieces of plastic and made holes in them using a heated hairpin. I then glued them into place using superglue into either side of where the band connects, to seat the band pin correctly. Unfortunately this threw up a new issue - it made the band (and band pin) slot effectively narrower, so the band with 22 mm pin just wouldn't go in. I corrected for this by switching it out to a 19mm pin (after first unsuccessfully trying 20mm) and shaving off some of the watch band leather holding the pin. But it still wouldn't work, because the holes were probably too 'in' towards the watch body - leading to the watch band pushing against the watch body and pushing out on the pin. While I could seat it if I tried hard, it led to a stiffly connected strap which would obviously fail sooner or later, especially if I tried to flex it at the hinge while taking the watch on and off. Finally solved the problem for good by bending the pin gently into a curved shape, roughly similar to the watch body curvature itself. Working like a breeze now.
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This the 2nd gen forum. Try posting in the OG forum https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-360/help

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DIY soft case from military equipment

Not specific to the G Tab, but that's what I have so I'm posting it here...
I was nosing around for something distinctive to carry my G Tab and, since I'm a Soldier, I was looking for something in ACU camoflage. I didn't find any tablet cases in ACU, but I spotted something which I have and turned out to work perfectly: the case for an issue 100 oz (3 liter) water bladder.
There are several types of varying sizes and profiles. You want the one that looks like this:
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or this:
You'll notice that they have a squared off bottom. The width is perfect for the G Tab and the carrier is already lined with foam. I had a couple of the green type spare, so I used one of those; but the ACU version has PALS webbing (which would let you attach a MOLLE-compatible pouch) as well as a nifty carrying handle.
I slid the G Tab in, made a couple marks and started cutting. I cut away material on the front (where the cap and black material were) and found that left a perfectly-sized flap on the back. I sealed the cut with duct tape and duct taped over the backs of the snaps and grommet to prevent scratches. Then I sewed on a strip of Velcro and reattached one of the existing straps near the top and I was done.
Total construction time was maybe 20 minutes. I spent more time nosing around for the materials. It's ugly, but supremely functional. I may finish the duct taped edge, or I may not.
At any rate, just passing along a source for a cheap, unusual and repurposed G Tab case.
Good innovation. You should take that by someplace that does alterations, and secure that duct taped edge. Is that blue band velcro? If so, and due to the noisy-ness of that signature velcro r-r-r-rip, you might consider snaps to keep the flap in place. While you're there, have them pop on some PALS webbing and a pen sleeve, or two. Sorry, I'm a gear-do...
Seriously, though, that's pretty cool.

[DIY] Minimal Sleve

Not being one for wanting to hide my Prime away, I did want to be able to protect it if it's loose in a bag. I thought a microfibre cloth would be ideal, so bought a microfibre dog towel from Tesco (40x60cm)
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Folded 3 times, stitched along each long end, and along the short end then turned inside out. (I didn't sew it myself, but only because I was too lazy to find my sewing machine in the loft!). Cost - £3.50, plus a meal for the sewing
It's best to err on the side of being slightly tight rather than loose, since the fabric will probably stretch a little in the first few days.
Neoprene from a wetsuit would be even better & what I plan to make as I have made them many times in the past as they absorb more shock & pressure
Nice job
Use the microfiber to line the neoprene
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I like £3.50 DIY projects! How do you close it? Just by folding it?
Haha! awesome. I did the same DIY several weeks ago but by hand (so looks worse) jejejeje.
The next step would be to use a suede-like fabric, and create a small sleeve that would look tip top.
daerchwing said:
I like £3.50 DIY projects! How do you close it? Just by folding it?
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Yes. The open end just folds over - it's about 1/2 the length of the prime extra. Long enough to tuck under neatly if it's on a table, and long enough to stay in place in a bag, I hope.
if you want you can spend another like $1 on a fancy button that you can use to close the bag
just an idea
but that looks very nice tho good job!
It looks like a pillow. I would sit on it. Be careful if you leave it on your couch.

[Q] How to fix/replace a rubber gasket for the microUSB port (picture included)

Unexpected update! Someone was looking over my shoulder at school, whipped out his Z Ultra, and showed me his flap. The gasket is attached to the flap, not the inside. It needs to be glued or replaced.
This is a C6806 model. Behind the microUSB port, there used to be this little rubber gasket. From what I can tell, it should be on the inside. It appears that there's a slight tear partly though the thinnest part of the rubber, though it doesn't go all of the way through. It's about the size of a dental spacer elastic, if you're familiar with them. When I try to jam the part back inside, it bunches up. Without this rubber gasket, the port flap stays open and the phone is no longer sealed from water entry.
I contacted Sony about it (first time speaking with them). They said that I could send it off for warranty repair, but if they determine by their own set of standards that it was normal wear and tear, then I get charged a minimum of $25 (either if I opt for them not to repair it and send it back, or more than that for labour and parts). Since I'm not too pleased with that, I'm wondering if anyone knows what this part name/number is so that I can acquire it and try replacing it myself. Any suggestions on how to get it back in without bunching up? If nothing else, can someone with an Xperia Z Ultra post a photo of the same angle so I can see how/where the gasket should be sitting in there?
Thanks!
P.S.: Sorry about the dusty photo. I let it sit around while I was trying to decide what to do about it. I was told that instead of doing the repair, if I brought it into a Sony store, they'd be able to swap it out for something like $8, but there are no longer any Sony Stores in Canada. I'm going to Honolulu for a conference in a week, but Sony's website doesn't seem to have a service centre locator for the USA, so I couldn't see if they had a store there.
The following photo indicates where I think it is supposed to go, though it could be that it was actually affixed to the flap and simply became detached.
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Closed per OPs request.

Anyone Using this Aluminium Metal Bumper

Hi guys.
Anyone Using this Aluminum Metal Bumper for Z5 Premium......
How's it. Is it better ????????/
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Hi, I had this, this after some time, this annoys you. Because it feels and it is bigger with the bumper. My bumper was a little thinner, but the same effect
Look for other
I use a similar version, with a cover on the back and this reduce the RF signals (BT, Wifi, Celullar, etc.). If I can recommend something, use another like the "love mei" to fully protect your phone.
I have one at the moment, bought it for 6 dollars . Actually it makes the phone bigger and less comfortable, also you wont be able to use the fingerprint scanner, because the power button will be about 6mm inside the bumper. It's edges are not soft. Buy a silicone backcover.
You should look into DevilCase. They make great bumpers which I've been using for years. Very high quality and doesn't affect cell service. They also make really cool skins but since they're not sold in the USA, the shipping is awfully expensive.
I used an aluminium bumper with a slide on back as a posed to screw together ones. I dropped my device a couple of times and thought it was fine, although the it turned out the frame bumper had warped causing the back slide in section to not sit correctly. The impact also caused the rear glass to smash in a corner which I didn't see until I removed it.
I wouldn't recommend one TBH.
Despite my previous opinion, I am using DevilCase since few months, and I can say only - The phone looks gorgeous!
Well it is slippery (like it is naked), but there is some protection (i dropped it around 10 times without any damage to the phone or the bumper).
Insignificant signal degradation (in my environment - home, office).
devilcase is the best

DIY Clear back cover

Hey, how many of these little guys stay up and working?
Today I've opened my carp (42 mm edition) to look at the ports, just to look at the possibility of connecting it via USB for modding, root, flashing ROMs, etc. (so bad there's almost no scene on this device series ) when suddenly a crazy idea just crossed my mind: Why don't try to expose the guts of this old, used (and abused) watch, like those expensive skeleton watches?
So I've inspected carefully the back glass cover and noticed that there was a gluey sticker between the glass and the device itself. After removing the sticker, the glass is exposed and ready for some abuse.
The sticker:
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The next step was to find a way to remove the paint without damaging the glass itself, so I've taken a knife and tried, with success, to gently scratch the paint. TBH, I'm very surprised of the scratching resistance of that glass piece, because you can give it some serious abuse (like fast, hard scratching) without leaving marks on it, so if you try to do this mod you don't need to worry too much about damaging it, just don't apply too much strength and pressure to avoid deep scratches or breaking the glass (if you hold it on your hand or on top of a soft, non-hard surface).
After about 30-40 minutes of scratching paint, I've cleaned the glass with my breath and a cloth, applied some thin double-side tape (aka. smartphone tape, very useful when repairing stuff like that) to fix the glass on place and did the same for the outer plastic ring. Now, here's the result:
As you can see below, the text remains intact, I suppose that is printed deeper inside the glass or something:
Looks pretty nice if you like the look of the bare naked electronics. Aside from that, I feel sorry for that disturbing off-center white ring (I guess it has moved a bit when I've put the glass back on the watch) and that wire that separated from the charging coil when I oppened the watch. Maybe I'll fix it one day. Cheers.
EDIT: I've done a WatchMaker watchface matching the skeleton style of my back cover. Here's a picture, I've attached the .watch file for anyone to use it:
Very nice mod! Will be replacing the battery on my 42mm soon and will have to give this a go.

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