Hi all,
can someone confirm the topic?
You can feel it if you slide with your finger at the side. It's like rippled surface. Not much but you can feel it.
Also if you turn the phone into light so you got some reflections on the sides and can see that cover is uneven.
Thanks for checking that out and come back to me.
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If you're referring to the battery cover, yes mine is the same way.
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If you're referring to the battery cover, yes mine is the same way.
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Agreed my battery cover is also uneven on one side.
The same here
I had uneven battery cover.Ive put a piece of paper right next to the camera.
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Same here at the right side. Any idea how to fix? Its bad backcover made, or phone body's?
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I have a slight amount of movement if I press the lower left corner of my phone front to back. I can visibly see that the cover does not fit as well on the left as it does on the right. This causes a slight creek in when pressed.
Can any of you confirm that your phone has the same issue or if your battery cover has a tight fit that is equal on both sides.
Thanks, z
I have this issue too. Doesn't bother me much.
Thanks for the input.
Not a big bother if it's common, otherwise I will consider exchanging the phone.
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same thing here, im sure i wont even notice it once i get a case
I noticed that too before I had the case. Once I put on this case, it feels nice.
My backing seems to be very stable, just thought I would put in something. i would take it back to get a new one.
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I have a slight amount of movement if I press the lower left corner of my phone front to back. I can visibly see that the cover does not fit as well on the left as it does on the right. This causes a slight creek in when pressed.
Can any of you confirm that your phone has the same issue or if your battery cover has a tight fit that is equal on both sides.
Thanks, z
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When I first got the phone, the case was perfect; no creeks, no movement. But after using it for over 3 weeks and installing a skin (Skinomi carbon fiber), I noticed the same creeking on the lower left of the phone.
This was the same with my Sensation, but what I did to fix it was placed some sponge adhesive on the inside of the case. Two were placed on the lower portion of the inside of the case. This fixed the problem. I plan on doing the same with the Amaze. It actually makes the phone feel quite solid afterwards.
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This was the same with my Sensation, but what I did to fix it was placed some sponge adhesive on the inside of the case. Two were placed on the lower portion of the inside of the case. This fixed the problem. I plan on doing the same with the Amaze. It actually makes the phone feel quite solid afterwards.
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This is pretty much what I did to fix it.
Hey guys,
I wrote this in the Q&A section and I think this could be interesting for some of you..
If your bottom cover is broken or makes some stupid noises you can simply replace it.. You can buy replacement covers at ebay and also other sites, for example:
http://sparepart.dk/en/sony-sony-ericsson-1629/sony-xperia-s-100338/spare-parts-100339/
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Bu...T26i-SO-02D-/170872807890?var=#ht_4332wt_1163
http://www.handyersatzteilshop.de/a...+Cover+black+Sony+XPERIA+S+LT26i_3409642.html (german site)
To replace the bottom cover you have to follow these steps:
1. Pull the bottom cover a bit so that there is a little gap between the transparent strip and the cover.
2. Unlock the clips with your fingernails or a guiter pick.. Try to keep pulling the cover while you do this
3. Go all the way around until all the clips are unlocked.. Start at front left or right side
4. The replacement cover can be simply attached by pushing it over the naked end of the phone
See my attached pictures below
Good luck
MisterG
ps: for best results use a light guitar pick (mine was 0.60mm)
Really needed this guide. Pretty much made my bottom cap ugly when it fell and now there's a nasty bump on the edge. This should help. Though do you think the prices for the bottom cap will come down significantly? If it won't, I will be highly inclined to buy it now though it seems a bit on the costly side.
I don't know.. You're right - it's just a small piece of plastic but there's a xperia logo on it so it costs what it costs Maybe there are some non original covers but I haven't seen any yet..
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I don't know.. You're right - it's just a small piece of plastic but there's a xperia logo on it so it costs what it costs Maybe there are some non original covers but I haven't seen any yet..
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Would be nice if more colours was available.
Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
I want to replace mine, but the reason isn't so bad so I can hold off until more parts become available...
How hard to you have to pull the cap to make a gap? Quite a lot of force? because that is the part that scares me the most, haha pulling apart by baby :fingers-crossed:
Don't pull too hard The cover doesn't move very much anyway.. You only have to get a small gap to put something into, like a guitar pick (or any other flexible piece of something) Without pulling I wasn't able to get my pick placed, so if you do: well done
strongful said:
Would be nice if more colours was available.
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Pull your cover off, grab a spray can in your favorite color and spray it Just joking - don't blame me if something goes wrong^^ Seriously: I don't think that there will be other colors than black and white in the future
Thanks Much needed guide for because of my clumsy girlfriend.
Thanks for the guide!
Just to be precise, there are only 2 clips on the front. The middle one looks like a guide, it's definitely not a clip
Cheers
I just received my cover from spareparts.
I had to wait 2 weeks because they didn't have stock but once they did, it took about 3 days to arrive to Canada where I live.
The cover feels and looks the same so that's a relief.
I dropped my phone and it cracked so I had to get a new one.
Cheers!
Hi does anyone know where to get a replacement part for the upper side (which involves both sides of the phone as well) I accidentally dropped it and know one corner is seriously damage PLEASE HELP!!!
Thanks
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tel033 said:
Hi does anyone know where to get a replacement part for the upper side (which involves both sides of the phone as well) I accidentally dropped it and know one corner is seriously damage PLEASE HELP!!!
Thanks
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You will get full housings on eBay but I guess you better take that to the service center as the display is fixed with the upper panel so repairing it by yourself could see you playing with fire with a delicate device. Sounds nasty though
What happens is that theres no Sony official center in my country so I don't know what to do is real ugly really? I think there's just really tight cause I saw a video where they show the battery and so
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I could remove the cover using my nails (and they are not very long...) - no need for a guitar pick...
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Yeah, I already mentioned that it's possible to use your fingernails.. Advantage of a guiter pick is that it can be left sticked in while turning the phone freely if you have to alter your hand's position
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2. Unlock the clips with your fingernails or a guiter pick..
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adam1000rr said:
Thanks for the guide!
Just to be precise, there are only 2 clips on the front. The middle one looks like a guide, it's definitely not a clip
Cheers
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Okay, maybe you're right but also a guide acts like a clip while other clips are clipped
tel033 said:
Hi does anyone know where to get a replacement part for the upper side (which involves both sides of the phone as well) I accidentally dropped it and know one corner is seriously damage PLEASE HELP!!!
Thanks
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Check the links in my first post... There is also this website http://sparepart.dk/en/sony-sony-ericsson-1629/sony-xperia-s-100338/spare-parts-100339/ where you can get nearly everything..
By the way.. Maybe we can attach new colored bottom covers soon when the xperia sl is released.. This model is meant to be a refresh of our XS with some slightly changed hardware specs but the size should be equal.. So next time purple/blue or pink bottom cover?^^
Source: http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/07/13/is-this-the-sony-xperia-sl-xperia-s-refresh/
ps: don't take this too serious the images were reported to be fake
can i remove the cover and put it back again?
mine just make some noise...
Nice one, just put an order in for a replacement, gonna spray it a custom colour
Thank you for this guide. I dropped my phone and the only scratch was on the bottom right corner - it was driving me crazy. I got the part quickly from sparepart.dk even though I'm in California and they ship from Denmark. Phone looks like the day I got it.
Nice to hear that I could help you
tel033 said:
Hi does anyone know where to get a replacement part for the upper side (which involves both sides of the phone as well) I accidentally dropped it and know one corner is seriously damage PLEASE HELP!!!
Thanks
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I dont know where you can get that, but I have included the complete XS repair and replacement guide which I think you may need.
Just thought that I would share this since mine turned out pretty good. I plasti dip my back cover and then painted it. Turned out really good and does not effect my wireless charging. What do you guys think? Oh yeah, it can be peeled off if since the plasti dip is the first layer.
I think you should have picked a better color
Looks good, hows the grip?
Does it affect the IR blaster?
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Does it affect the IR blaster?
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When you take the cover off there is actually a plastic piece on the top of the cover where the IR sensor would be. Take that piece out before you do anything and then just put it back when you are done. Will not effect IR Blaster.
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I think you should have picked a better color
Looks good, hows the grip?
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My phone my color
It really looks good in person. The grip is great. It wont slide around if it was on a smooth surface. It really feels like a really high end battery cover.
Ummm...I still prefer the stock look since that material doesn't look like it would be as comfortable.
May I know why ya had to paint and plasti-Dip?
Is plasti-Dip enough?
Also, is removing the back cover that easy? I'm having doubts on my international set..
Btw, thanks for posting the pics!
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May I know why ya had to paint and plasti-Dip?
Is plasti-Dip enough?
Also, is removing the back cover that easy? I'm having doubts on my international set..
Btw, thanks for posting the pics!
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I plasti dip first so if I decided to take it off it would come off easy since the first layer is plasti dip and not just paint. You can definitely just use plasti dip but be aware that it might not last as long since you are constantly putting it you pocket. The edges might start to come off. After I painted the cover with a couple of coats, I also did a couple of coats of clear finish on it just to make sure.
Removing the back cover on my Verizon LG G2 was very easy. I picked a corner and was able to pull away the corner just enough to slide a plastic wedge in, and then i slowly and patiently moved it along the sides separating the cover from the phone. Just be careful and go slow and you shouldnt have any problems.
I wish I had the testicular fortitude to even think about trying it. Glad it worked out for you as that back has to be my one and only annoyance with the phone (other than the small buttons - but wireless charging is a nice trade off if that's what it took).
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I wish I had the testicular fortitude to even think about trying it. Glad it worked out for you as that back has to be my one and only annoyance with the phone (other than the small buttons - but wireless charging is a nice trade off if that's what it took).
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Cosmo Kramer, you are the Assman
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Should have taken during pictures..!
Awesome. I did the same thing on my old GS3 but it ended up peeling off in a week from going in and out of my pocket. Other than that it was sweet.
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Curious if anyone else has this gap??? I'm not a machinist but if you look at my GS5 laying flat on the table you can see a noticeable gap between the screen and the silver trim on the left. Now aesthetically I couldnt care less, but im wondering if this will affect the dust and water resistance... to prove I wasnt imagining things i tried to slide a business card in between the glass and the trim and it fit, when i tried the other side there was no gap. Is this normal and would my phone still be IP certified as water resistant? Just bought it yesterday so if its an issue id like to get it resolved. I have youtubed a teardown of the phone and it looks like the screen is glued down to the lip underneath the silver trim to lock out water. So if mine is flexed or bowed out Im doubting if it is sealed properly. Thanks
Andrew
I don't see any significant gap on the right side; it's the same on both sides.
Why won't you visit a local T-Mobile store if you have one nearby and compare your phone to the ones display?
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gilbnx said:
I don't see any significant gap on the right side; it's the same on both sides.
Why won't you visit a local T-Mobile store if you have one nearby and compare your phone to the ones display?
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I will eventually get to one to check it out but its going to be a few days, in the mean time if I could eliminate it as a concern before than it would help me eliminate the trip! Thanks for the reply!
It's been a while since I've posted on XDA... Found this ROXFIT PRO TOUCH case.... Premium Quality... I just checked the link and it's currently out of stock... Keep checking and get this case! You'll love it!
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ROXFIT Cover is back on Amazon with limited stock, hurry and order yours. I have to be honest tho, you'll love the look but it'll take ya a couple of weeks to get use to the case but I promise once you get use to the case, you'll love it! Hit the Thanks button if this helps.
Bought this case 2 weeks ago. Very good build quality. The semi-transparent, touch sensitive cover doubles up as a brilliant privacy filter/anti glare filter. When viewing messages or other text through the cover, you can only see what it says if your face is within 2-3 feet of the screen and *directly* in front of it. Any other angle or distance and it's super blurry. It's also very good if you need to view a notification or the time late at night during sleep hours, as it doesn't emit a glare.
Downside is that the proximity sensor doesn't always detect the cover because of the semi transparency, and as a result sometimes the screen is still on during a phonecall and buttons can be pushed accidentally. I have already gotten comfortable with this though and with unnoticed adjustment I now no longer have any issues with this particular problem.
One last thing, the plastic on the back is a fingerprint magnet. If you pride in your phones current shimmer/shineyness, this case quickly turns it into an intrinsic artwork of pinky marks.
Seems fragile
I just recived mine and I am very disapointed about the quality, I want to be optimistic, but I fear the front "semi-transparent" part will be very fragile (as in the HTC dot view of the One M9).
So does anyone who had it for a longer time could reassure me on the quality of the product, or tell me right away if it's of poor quality ?
Thank you for your answers :good:
PS : is it dangerous to turn the front part all the way to the back ? will it tear the plastic junction down or is it possible ?
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When viewing messages or other text through the cover, you can only see what it says if your face is within 2-3 feet of the screen and *directly* in front of it. Any other angle or distance and it's super blurry.
Downside is that the proximity sensor doesn't always detect the cover because of the semi transparency, and as a result sometimes the screen is still on during a phonecall and buttons can be pushed accidentally. I have already gotten comfortable with this though and with unnoticed adjustment I now no longer have any issues with this particular problem.
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Can we set the phone to do different things when opening the flap ? Like on the official case for the xz? and what about the automatic brightness? does the sensor turn the brightness down when you close the flap?
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Can we set the phone to do different things when opening the flap ? Like on the official case for the xz?
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No you can't
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and what about the automatic brightness? does the sensor turn the brightness down when you close the flap?
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yes kinda
So, is there any kind of feature that keeps the transparent flap closed (as opposed to letting it flap around freely)? The huge problem with the official XZ style cover was that the flap was flapping freely. If one kept the phone magnetically attached to car's dashboard, the flap would constantly flap open and closed as the car accelerated and decelerated. That effectively made that cover unusable. Is this problem fixed in Roxfit cover?
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So, is there any kind of feature that keeps the transparent flap closed (as opposed to letting it flap around freely)? The huge problem with the official XZ style cover was that the flap was flapping freely. If one kept the phone magnetically attached to car's dashboard, the flap would constantly flap open and closed as the car accelerated and decelerated. That effectively made that cover unusable. Is this problem fixed in Roxfit cover?
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No it is not :cyclops: