I have just made a video about how to replace the AT&T Galaxy S2 housing with a much cooler WHITE i9100 housing that I bought from ebay
Link is up! enjoy and good luck!
Video Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVPYElVpyxU
Pics ***UPDATED WITH HD PICS***
https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B-dezhfy-SisOXZBc1hCTXlNZEk/edit
Housing (That I bought):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Full-Ho...ccessories&hash=item3375e3460e#ht_1846wt_1163
Click thanks if it helped!
Cool...but those pictures are pretty awful.
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Cool...but those pictures are pretty awful.
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Updated Pics, now in high resolution
Aren't the mic ports in a different spot on the i777 models? How is your call audio working and does your speakerphone mic work at all?
IconRunner said:
Aren't the mic ports in a different spot on the i777 models? How is your call audio working and does your speakerphone mic work at all?
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No the mics line up perfectly
I am running Serendipity 9.3 with it's built in kernal and have no problems talking and no problems with speaker phone either. Voice is clear.
Doesn't look bad. How long it took for shipping?
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dream5hift said:
Doesn't look bad. How long it took for shipping?
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about two weeks.
btw it doesnt come with the tools depicted in the picture.
is this the same feel as the stock casing? plastic feel?
george.z.he said:
No the mics line up perfectly
I am running Serendipity 9.3 with it's built in kernal and have no problems talking and no problems with speaker phone either. Voice is clear.
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Are you sure? The "Top/Headphone Jack" picture has the hole near the edge towards the black front casing. But on my phone it's towards the edge near the battery cover.
Ghstudent said:
is this the same feel as the stock casing? plastic feel?
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Maybe just me, but it feels much more "well-built".
The battery back door is much harder and stiffer than the flimsy original black one.
Also the batter back door is smooth, I personally like the feel better when compared to the textured original battery door.
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Maybe just me, but it feels much more "well-built".
The battery back door is much harder and stiffer than the flimsy original black one.
Also the batter back door is smooth, I personally like the feel better when compared to the textured original battery door.
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like a more glossy feel in other words?
EDIT: I also noticed that at the end of the video your power off menu was popping up a lot, does the power button stick at times or anything?
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like a more glossy feel in other words?
EDIT: I also noticed that at the end of the video your power off menu was popping up a lot, does the power button stick at times or anything?
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Yes it is glossy and looks really nice in the sun
Oh sorry, my bad. That was just my way of testing the power button without turning off the screen haha.
No the power button and volume keys don't stick at all.
EDIT: Oh I see what you mean. You mean the part when I test the volume button, a menu pops up in the back right?
That is because I use the AudioManager app and when I press the volume buttons, a menu pops up that asks me if I want to change sound profile
It is not the power menu.
george.z.he said:
Yes it is glossy and looks really nice in the sun
Oh sorry, my bad. That was just my way of testing the power button without turning off the screen haha.
No the power button and volume keys don't stick at all.
EDIT: Oh I see what you mean. You mean the part when I test the volume button, a menu pops up in the back right?
That is because I use the AudioManager app and when I press the volume buttons, a menu pops up that asks me if I want to change sound profile
It is not the power menu.
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awesome man, you sure you don't want to retail this for me? i almost feel safer buying it from you, i would even buy it for $15 if you listed it and gave me a link, with the extra money like a donation just for the how to video!
Haha its safe, don't worry
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Nice video tutorial explaining the change of housing. I thought it was much harder than it actually is and I might try it out. I just found it on eBay for $3.00; what a steal! Here is the link if anybody wants:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Fu...ain_0&var=&hash=item2ebc9b2483#ht_3174wt_1163
jt.61 said:
Nice video tutorial explaining the change of housing. I thought it was much harder than it actually is and I might try it out. I just found it on eBay for $3.00; what a steal! Here is the link if anybody wants:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Fu...ain_0&var=&hash=item2ebc9b2483#ht_3174wt_1163
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I also saw that but if you look closely, they are only selling you the home button, if you choose full housing in the drop down menu it becomes more expensive
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i see your version of windows is not genuine
I just ordered one from a seller in Florida so I can get it faster. Can't wait to install.
dream5hift said:
I just ordered one from a seller in Florida so I can get it faster. Can't wait to install.
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how much was it from that seller?
Ghstudent said:
how much was it from that seller?
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$18.99
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So has anyone noticed a loose power button on their s3? The bottom of the button has a pretty good wiggle to it. It clicks just fine when you press it. Any thoughts on this? Is this normal for Samsung phones? Thanks!
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So has anyone noticed a loose power button on their s3? The bottom of the button has a pretty good wiggle to it. It clicks just fine when you press it. Any thoughts on this? Is this normal for Samsung phones? Thanks!
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Yes! Mine doesn't feel quite as firm as the volume rocker. I was considering asking someone in a Sprint store.
Thoughts?
eibbojtir said:
Yes! Mine doesn't feel quite as firm as the volume rocker. I was considering asking someone in a Sprint store.
Thoughts?
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In case it matters I have the ATT version.
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I have the AT&T version and mine is quite tight....so I think its just yours. Maybe take it to a store and show someone?
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I have the AT&T version and mine is quite tight....so I think its just yours. Maybe take it to a store and show someone?
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But is it loose at all toward the bottom of the button? The top seems just fine.
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Mine for rogers seems a bit loose vs volume button..
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I am on rogers and mine is quite loose as well. Not just the bottom bit in general. No issues using it though...
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Mine seems fine, T-mobile here. Sounds like something worth taking to the store to get checked out.
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But is it loose at all toward the bottom of the button? The top seems just fine.
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No, the entire button is tight
Well so far it points to maybe being normal. I mean it works and it doesnt stick or anything. So I guess I am torn to bring it in or not. Either way I have 20 or so more days to bring it in if I see fit.
Still interested if this is how Samsung wanted it or maybe just a bad unit.
Mines pretty loose as well, but it works fine. On sprints version
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Thinking on Friday I will pop down to my local ATT corp store and compare the button to the floor model.
Anyone else planning on doing a return due to this issue?
Mine is good and tight, AT&T Pebble Blue. I did have a white one before that was loose and very clicky. Haven't felt that on either of the 3 blue versions I have tried. Maybe it's related to color?
Those who have a loose button, is your phone white?
Yes mine is white. It clicks when ya press it and it works just fine. Its just got a little wiggle to it! I'm gonna bring it in to have ATT take a look at it. See what they think. I bet is they will open another one to see if its the same way. I was reading online on another set of forums that one store had opened 4-5 boxes and they all had some wiggle room to them. Both blue and white models. I will see if I can find it again and link it.
My S3 power button is also kinda loose but it works without issues. I also noticed that it is more flush with phone compared to the volume rocker. It has a slightly more 'mushy' than the volume button.
I believe the thread you are talking about is below, and I was the one who asked for many units to be checked lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1714031
The button feels firm when pressed, but is just not as tight as volume rocker...
Given the amount of people that have it, it seems more or less 'acceptable' and I don't know how stores will change each 'loose/mushy' one...
faizo said:
My S3 power button is also kinda loose but it works without issues. I also noticed that it is more flush with phone compared to the volume rocker. It also is slightly more 'mushy' than the volume button.
I believe the thread you are talking about is below, and I was the one who asked for many units to be checked lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1714031
The button feels firm when pressed, but is just not as tight as volume rocker...
Given the amount of people that have it, it seems more or less 'acceptable' and I don't know how stores will change each 'loose/mushy' one...
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That was the thread indeed! I think I am gonna hold off on the return unless it becomes worse or sticks. Either way I love the phone so far! With my Otterbox case it will cover the button anyways.
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That was the thread indeed! I think I am gonna hold off on the return unless it becomes worse or sticks. Either way I love the phone so far! With my Otterbox case it will cover the button anyways.
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Good stuff.
Is yours a bit more 'mushy' compared to volume rocker?
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Good stuff.
Is yours a bit more 'mushy' compared to volume rocker?
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Kinda! But its just not as firm as the volume rocker. It still has a nice click to it when you press the button. Plus this is my only complaint about the hardware so far.
How about yours?
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Kinda! But its just not as firm as the volume rocker. It still has a nice click to it when you press the button. Plus this is my only complaint about the hardware so far.
How about yours?
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Yeah. When I press towards the top/bottom of the button, it feels more mushy but center has a better/firmer click. hmmm... similar?
Hardware is flawless otherwise. No other complaints as well.
I have a White Silicone case on my SIII... Whenever i press the Volume Up button its really creaky and annoying.. Does anyone else have this problem? Or is it just me? :crying:
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I have a White Silicone case on my SIII... Whenever i press the Volume Up button its really creaky and annoying.. Does anyone else have this problem? Or is it just me? :crying:
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A search will find identical post .
So that's two with 20 million without .
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Really?? Their are people on here with real problems....and your moaning about a creaky volume rocker......
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i had the same problem (plus more)
It was very annoying.. makes the phone sound cheap. Try to get a replacement.
Honestly, I thought the Nexus Volume and Power buttons were cheap enough (they're actually just plastic pieces with contact points). The S3 buttons managed to be worse.
mine is fine, tho the powerbutton is worse. coming from apple i can say i'm a bit dissapointed but everything else in this phone is top notch so in the end i cant complain.
cycure said:
mine is fine, tho the powerbutton is worse. coming from apple i can say i'm a bit dissapointed but everything else in this phone is top notch so in the end i cant complain.
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Yeah, I used to Have a Galaxy SII before this, and i Must say the quality of materials used have dropped pretty significantly...
speedyjay said:
Really?? Their are people on here with real problems....and your moaning about a creaky volume rocker......
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When you pay 800$ for a phone, you would expect it to have Better construction. And what are the so called 'Real Problems'?
RedBlueGreen said:
i had the same problem (plus more)
It was very annoying.. makes the phone sound cheap. Try to get a replacement.
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Yes!! And also the frame on my phone is cracked near the Headphone jack, Have no Idea how that happened though, It has always been inside a Silicone case and i have never ever dropped it or anything...
I've got a creaky power button.
I also have a creek sound when pushing down on the back of the phone opposite the volume rocker without the back cover on.
I am normally very... VERY picky when it comes to phone... this is my second s3 and to be quite honest I can't be bothered to change it again.
Every Samsung phone I have had there has been a problem with it.
If I take the back cover off and keep pushing it the sound goes away.. but it comes back sooner or later.
But I suggest you get a replacement because the cheap sound the volume rocker makes it very annoying.
Cyb3rGlitch said:
I've got a creaky power button.
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Same to me
Anyone else experiencing this? is this the way the button is or is this a manufacturing error? o.0
This is my second Galaxy s3 with the problem
Wat exactly is the problem ?ss looks fine? u talking about the gap between the button and other part//?
I'm using a blue one. No such gap.
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Wat exactly is the problem ?ss looks fine? u talking about the gap between the button and other part//?
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Yep, the gap is slightly worse on the phone I have now, im using the pic from the one i had exchanged, though this one has it as well. It's really annoying. I've noticed the blue one doesn't seem to have it at all, though watching some youtube videos on the white one its more apparent though not every phone is like that?
Seems minor but water damage isn't covered by warranty unless you buy it; the phone costs enough, its just a pain in the arse.
Anyone with the white s3 have this gap?
I have the blue one and yes.. This gap is present too...
Nothing to worry about, but, if I slide my finger across the button, slightly pressing it, it does "click" (is not the same when you are pressing it to wake up the screen..)
I have two launch models (which were made in Korea) and they have very solid home buttons.
I have 3 models produced a few weeks later (made in Vietnam) and they all have the lop sided/loose home button.
Pretty poor from Samsung...
Marble white.. all even steven here.
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I have two (pebble blue) s3's made in Vietnam. One is a launch model and the other is the latest i just got yesterday, and both are perfectly centered.
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I have two (pebble blue) s3's made in Vietnam. One is a launch model and the other is the latest i just got yesterday, and both are perfectly centered.
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Coreym said:
Marble white.. all even steven here.
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Crazy CS said:
I have two launch models (which were made in Korea) and they have very solid home buttons.
I have 3 models produced a few weeks later (made in Vietnam) and they all have the lop sided/loose home button.
Pretty poor from Samsung...
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I have the blue one and yes.. This gap is present too...
Nothing to worry about, but, if I slide my finger across the button, slightly pressing it, it does "click" (is not the same when you are pressing it to wake up the screen..)
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Hmm really does sound like luck of the draw. The home button is put on before the screen itself I believe so only way to fix it is by replacing the screen which sucks pretty bad tbh.
@Crazy CS- you're right you haven't done a completely solid job with the Galaxy s3 have they =/
I tried looking for manufacturering issues and theres quite a few niggly little things about the s3, it's just such a shame!
Anyone else? I've just ordered another Marble White model from a different seller. I think my first one was manufactured by Korea then the current one by Samsung themselves; Waiting on a new one tomorrow- Praying it's perfect...
I'd really like to know what the ratio seems to be as it's pretty much 50/50 for this right now for having a well manufactured Galaxy s3.
Is this a general issue or, colour specific etc.
corruptedz said:
Anyone else experiencing this? is this the way the button is or is this a manufacturing error? o.0
This is my second Galaxy s3 with the problem
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Seems that mine has the same "problem". But since I needed a magnifier glass to discover it, It doesent bug me that much..
I have the white galaxy s3 and i have the same gap on the same site like the tread starter
roxxy said:
Seems that mine has the same "problem". But since I needed a magnifier glass to discover it, It doesent bug me that much..
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ShironLive said:
I have the white galaxy s3 and i have the same gap on the same site like the tread starter
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Seems to be poor quality control on Samsungs part, New phone arrived today (third time; somewhat lucky) buttons perfectly centred but does move off into the 'gapped' position :') and the in-between the screen and white phone screen it has light reflecting :') You have to pick the lesser evil with this phone you really do :')
I've played with at least 10 S3s that have just come out of the box and each one has had a different issue. Lopsided home button, loose volume rocker, really flushed power button...... Samsung have really done a bad job this time around.
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While rubbing my finger across the Verizon logo I can feel it protrudes.. I feel like this can be rubbed or gently scratched off.. Has anyone given it a go yet?
never mind after closer examination I can now tell it is etched... damit
what color note do you have?
mkhalil06 said:
what color note do you have?
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white
kejar31 said:
white
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I am thankful I got the grey version, it's barely noticeable. The white it stands out like Mike Tysons tattoo.
desantim said:
I am thankful I got the grey version, it's barely noticeable. The white it stands out like Mike Tysons tattoo.
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lol Well there is this as an option for the white one, although $7 seems rather high for a vinyl sticker
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200848039382?hlp=false&var=
Yeah, I have white and it's pretty annoying. My button even looks like it's a bit twisted, and isn't lined up properly. I'll probably try and take care of covering it with something myself instead of buying a sticker. The white of the button is even more white than the rest of the phone.
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Does that mean that you can't remove it with some nail polish remover?
tnnm said:
Does that mean that you can't remove it with some nail polish remover?
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Nope. Etched means it's physically carved into the button. You aren't getting that off.
tnnm said:
Does that mean that you can't remove it with some nail polish remover?
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Since it's etched INTO the button.. meaning the words Verizon and their dumb logo is basically cut into it.. so no, applying all the nailpolish remover in the world will not do what we'd like.
I'm also bothered by the illusion that the whole damn thing is crooked! lol I have tried to turn the key a bit to see if there's slop..
I have white also and while it's a little annoying at first, I'll live with it.
its a little tiring but I will wait for other solutions which are sure to come soon
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its a little tiring but I will wait for other solutions which are sure to come soon
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i'd like to mention i dont think the gray is etched in. I compared both phones and my nails dont get caught in the gray one like the white does. THis could be because the button is painted. I dont really want to gamble this theory with nail polish remover tho or non-acetone chemical.
The logo on the button isn't a big deal to me....thought I would hate it, but nah.
Carls Jr said:
I dont even have the verizon version but Im using these home button stickers.
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Not a bad idea... but for me the Verizon emblem doesn't bug me!
Carls Jr said:
I dont even have the verizon version but Im using these home button stickers.
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HA! 10 FREAKING DOLLARS...... for those little slices?
Hi guys,
I just received my one plus x today. The phone is amazing both in looks and performance.
However, i noticed that my capacitive touch buttons do not light up ever. It is hard to spot them even in full light. I just wanted to make sure I did not receive a defective piece. Is it supposed to be like this?
Thanks in advance. Cheers!
knight1511 said:
Hi guys,
I just received my one plus x today. The phone is amazing both in looks and performance.
However, i noticed that my capacitive touch buttons do not light up ever. It is hard to spot them even in full light. I just wanted to make sure I did not receive a defective piece. Is it supposed to be like this?
Thanks in advance. Cheers!
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Yep I noticed that on the reviews too.. its doesnt light up
I found the Faq around One Plus X - looks like lot of doubts being cleared in this one.
http://gadgetstouse.com/faq/oneplus-x-faq/40914
Can you please tell whether it has an inbuilt call recording feature?
The OnePlus X doesn't feature Hardware Button Backlighting
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Can you please tell whether it has an inbuilt call recording feature?
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2. Duplicating posts is against XDA's rules.
No lights
Dear
Same way i got my one plus x , and it doesnt light up its capacitive button.
I dont know its as it is , or its defective piece.
If you have any info. please share with me
Regards.
knight1511 said:
Hi guys,
I just received my one plus x today. The phone is amazing both in looks and performance.
However, i noticed that my capacitive touch buttons do not light up ever. It is hard to spot them even in full light. I just wanted to make sure I did not receive a defective piece. Is it supposed to be like this?
Thanks in advance. Cheers!
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mrumax said:
Dear
Same way i got my one plus x , and it doesnt light up its capacitive button.
I dont know its as it is , or its defective piece.
If you have any info. please share with me
Regards.
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Your question has been answered two posts above yours already.
I don't really care because i use sofware navbar, but i don't see why they didn't make lights for the capacive buttons. Is it so hard and expensive to make? Because it could be nice
The idea is to conserve battery?
This is awesome. One less thing to disable. Backlight in buttons is really dumb. It´s just two or three buttons. How can someone not remember two to three buttons?
I've come up with a procedure to compensate for the lack of backlit capacitive keys:
Materials required:
Scotch tape
A glow-in-the-dark paint pen
Steps:
Place a piece of scotch tape over the bottom bezel.
Using the paint pen, draw the appropriate symbols on the scotch tape directly over the capacitive keys.
Wait for the paint to dry per the instructions on the paint pen. (Note: Baking the device to speed up the paint drying process is not recommended!)
Wallah!!! :good:
CafeKampuchia said:
I've come up with a procedure to compensate for the lack of backlit capacitive keys:
Materials required:
Scotch tape
A glow-in-the-dark paint pen
Steps:
Place a piece of scotch tape over the bottom bezel.
Using the paint pen, draw the appropriate symbols on the scotch tape directly over the capacitive keys.
Wait for the paint to dry per the instructions on the paint pen. (Note: Baking the device to speed up the paint drying process is not recommended!)
Wallah!!! :good:
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Can you show us? Photo?
riki075 said:
Can you show us? Photo?
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Pretty sure he's kidding lol.
Do NOT try this at home.
And anyways why do you need buttons when you have doubletap2wake? Also after using smartphones for a while don't you guys know where the buttons are usually located?
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Pretty sure he's kidding lol.
Do NOT try this at home.
And anyways why do you need buttons when you have doubletap2wake? Also after using smartphones for a while don't you guys know where the buttons are usually located?
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But there is no danger in it, so you could try it at home or your office, wherever...
Looking at most of the photos of this phone, it was difficult to see that this phone had capacitive buttons. Not to mention some photos with the software navibar on. I know it's nice to have options, but with a phone this size, I'm almost rather they reduced the bottom a bit more in favor of a slightly longer screen and opted for just the software navibar.
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Pretty sure he's kidding lol.
Do NOT try this at home.
And anyways why do you need buttons when you have doubletap2wake? Also after using smartphones for a while don't you guys know where the buttons are usually located?
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Know he's kidding. Just curious
Small OT: I have a Nexus 5 (2013) and in 1 week I'll have this OnePlus X. My question is: which phone I'll keep?
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Know he's kidding. Just curious
Small OT: I have a Nexus 5 (2013) and in 1 week I'll have this OnePlus X. My question is: which phone I'll keep?
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You'll be more impressed with the OPX. The build quality and attention to detail will astonish you.
geko95gek said:
Pretty sure he's kidding lol.
Do NOT try this at home.
And anyways why do you need buttons when you have doubletap2wake? Also after using smartphones for a while don't you guys know where the buttons are usually located?
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you dont even need to use doubletap2wake because this phone uses active notifications and motion sensors to switch the screen on whenever it is taken out of the pocket or picked up.
sam0056 said:
you dont even need to use doubletap2wake because this phone uses active notifications and motion sensors to switch the screen on whenever it is taken out of the pocket or picked up.
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Exactly, I'm so impressed with this phone that I have just ordered a second one!