Since I dropped my phone (accidently) a tiny bit of the paint has been chipped away revelaing the metal on the front housing. Now instead of wanting a replacement. I'm thinking of sanding it for the brushed metal look. like on the desire HD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1293207&highlight=pimp
Anybody thinking the same?
I saw somebody to that to their 3D and honestly, it looked terrible. All the little bevels would be hard to match with the rest.
I also have some of the metal showing through, but would like to replace the front so I can sell the phone for more.
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i might try it when i get my upgrade later this year, screen protector and mask the rest of the things up with very thin masking tape i can buy....that way if i mess something up i'll claim a new one from insurance but i'll still have my new phone =P the front is actually glued on the screen according to tear downs on the internet
Repair universe has the whole front assembly for 35 bucks.
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Ya, there is a whole other thread on this ame topic with pics of finished project. U can also get replacements on eBay
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sand1303 said:
Ya, there is a whole other thread on this ame topic with pics of finished project. U can also get replacements on eBay
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got a link to that?
I'm looking for any service that will do the housing replacement for me. I know I can buy it on my own. Any suggestions? It's either that or buy an LTE.
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I'm looking for any service that will do the housing replacement for me. I know I can buy it on my own. Any suggestions? It's either that or buy an LTE.
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Try realtor.com
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yousefak said:
Try realtor.com
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housing replacement. very funny
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Must Say, These Are Nice. 2 For $11. W/ This Coupon: clear630
http://www.clarivue.com/htc-evo-3d-screen-protector.html
they also have a nice privacy finish protector and a sh!tty mirror protector. (mirror protectors look tacky imo)
Yes they do I had them on my instinct and ripped it off right away.
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You dont need one. Its got gorilla glass
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You dont need one. Its got gorilla glass
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Gorilla glass still scratches. The evo has gorilla glass, and is scratchable. I have had a screen protector on my evo since day one. My step dad got his two months ago and, scratched like crazy.
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Rydah805 said:
Gorilla glass still scratches. The evo has gorilla glass, and is scratchable. I have had a screen protector on my evo since day one. My step dad got his two months ago and, scratched like crazy.
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Guess it all depends on how careful you are with your phone. I've had my hd2 for 14 months. It has gorilla glass. Not one scratch. Looks the way it did the day I bought it.
I am kind of surprised that people still use this stuff. Have had my Hero from day one and not a scratch on it (I don't believe his is gorilla glass either, heck I don't even have a case for it and only problems are from the buttons wearing off).
I also wonder if putting a screen protector on it will change the 3D effects going on.
oh yea, good question. i thought about that, but what the heck, its only $11
I used a zagg on my hero for a long time. Then it got some sorry of crap on it that wouldn't come. So I removed it and went with just the screen. I must admit, at first I was thoroughly surprised with its durability but it did scratch. Twice. Big deep ones. And I don't even know how. I keep it in a body glove case and I take good care of it.
Idk, I think screen protectors are a good thing but its just personal preference I guess.
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I also used Zagg on my Evo and also on my wife's. Ended up going naked on the screens and neither one of ours have scratches on the screens. Just can't keep in your pocket with change or keys etc.
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You dont need one. Its got gorilla glass
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Here comes the gorilla glass argumemt again. Have you never seen an iphone with a scratched screen? Ive seen countless that are just terrible. Gorilla glass can be scratched by sand and their is sand in dirt and probably in your pocket. It might be harder to break but i dont think its too much harder to scratch.
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I am kind of surprised that people still use this stuff. Have had my Hero from day one and not a scratch on it (I don't believe his is gorilla glass either, heck I don't even have a case for it and only problems are from the buttons wearing off).
I also wonder if putting a screen protector on it will change the 3D effects going on.
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If the gorilla glass doesnt effect it i dont think a screen protector will. Surely we would of heard reports of that by now with the optimus 3d. The matte ones could have some sort of effect.
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So these Clarivue screen protectors are shipping now? I want to get one well before launch. Where can you get one right now?
sdc177 said:
So these Clarivue screen protectors are shipping now? I want to get one well before launch. Where can you get one right now?
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Yep. I received mine about three days before I created the thread. Use the link I provided in o.p.
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Guess it all depends on how careful you are with your phone. I've had my hd2 for 14 months. It has gorilla glass. Not one scratch. Looks the way it did the day I bought it.
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I think it more depends on luck.
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I think it more depends on luck.
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Agreed. It only takes 1 time for something to go wrong.
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Anyone know, does this cover the ENTIRE face, like capacitive buttons and all, or just the screen area like some of the Sprint generic ones?
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Anyone know, does this cover the ENTIRE face, like capacitive buttons and all, or just the screen area like some of the Sprint generic ones?
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+2 to what he asked??? Does it or doesnt it??
Full screen. Including buttons.
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Full screen. Including buttons.
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Awesome, thanks. Gonna go ahead and order then. It was between these and some Steinheil Crystal protectors, but these seem like a decent enough price, and I'd love to have them to slap on right away.
Was it free shipping in u.s.?
R.I.P hd2 hello Evo 3d
so like everyone else I also got the free blue silicone cell phone case for my LTevo in the mail shortly after getting my LTevo. I put it on my phone the day i got it and have not taken it off until today. I noticed when i took it off the silicone gel case made the back plastic part of the phone VERY rough, almost sticky. has anyone else had an issue with this???
I think calling the EVO LTE "LTevo" is lame.
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I think calling the EVO LTE "LTevo" is lame.
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+1000
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Let him call it what he wants no need to be c**k s*****s about it sorry op I don't have a answer as I don't have the phone yet ignore the d***s
I've been using the blue silicone case since I got it and it has not caused this issue for me. Sorry. You could try going to Sprint and swapping it for the gray Body Glove case the were also sending people.
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I think calling the EVO LTE "LTevo" is lame.
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Just like calling the Evo 3D "3vo".
I haven't, but I wish they'd have sent me a black case instead of the blue
I got it I'm kind of mad my friend said it made the red look pink lol but I am gonna buy one anyway sprint disappoints with this although a free case is a free case
Edit also no that did not happen to mine ..
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ckoadiyn said:
Let him call it what he wants no need to be c**k s*****s about it sorry op I don't have a answer as I don't have the phone yet ignore the d***s
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I think it sounds ghey too. Your name reminds me of chokesondicks from south park.
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sounds like there might be some release agent still stuck on the case, wash the thing with warm soapy water and it shouldn't do that anymore.
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Am I the only one who got this case instead of the blue gel one? It's a hard plastic Body Glove case with a weird kickstand on it.
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I got the grey plastic one, its pretty difficult to take off.
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HTCotta said:
Am I the only one who got this case instead of the blue gel one? It's a hard plastic Body Glove case with a weird kickstand on it.
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My brother got one, quite frankly I'm glad I didnt get version..
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HTCotta said:
Am I the only one who got this case instead of the blue gel one? It's a hard plastic Body Glove case with a weird kickstand on it.
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My brother got one, quite frankly I'm glad I didnt get that version..
I got a gray hard case with a built in kick stand, it if actually pretty nice. The kick stand allows you to stand the phone up 3 ways. I am very pleased with sprint for this, something they didn't have to do they did..that means allot in the days of companies like Verizon charging 300+ for their newest cell phones just because people will pay for it. Sprint only charged $200 then something unexpected happened and they sent their customers a case for the troubles .. That just shows how much they care about taking care of customers.
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I don't use cases on my devices usually, but I find myself nervous about dropping my EVO because of how large it is. I'm glad I got the grey one because I might actually use it where if it was blue and sticky silicone I never would.
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I snapped it into the case and the little lip that grabs it and snaps it in broke off. Will otterbox send me a replacement?
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Yes they will replace it. they have great customer service. Call them, the process is very simple and hassle free. Best part is you don't have to sent anything back to them.
Otterbox has great customer service...
If you bought from Sprint, Sprint will replace no questions asked or they have always for me.
Sprint has one year warranty on all accessories.
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They replaced mine. Just go to the Otterbox website and initiate a warranty repair. They'll then ask you for pictures of the clip with your name and today's date. It's all hassle free without even speaking to an agent.
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Back in the day when the first EVO 4G came out, I had the kickstand break on three of my Otterbox Defenders. It was replaced that many times c/o Otterbox.
They take care of their customers. :good:
If all they require is a picture with your name and todays date sent back to them and the warranty is only 1 year cant you keep changing your name and email address after the 1 year mark incase it breaks again?
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If all they require is a picture with your name and todays date sent back to them and the warranty is only 1 year cant you keep changing your name and email address after the 1 year mark incase it breaks again?
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Sorry but most of us don't have our minds in the ghetto and people with your thinking will quickly make a company like Otterbox reassess their customer service. Maybe next time you break your clip they wont be so quick to replace it.
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Agreed^ Don't abuse it
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All I was doing was stating their customer service is kinda crazy for not asking for a receipt. I wouldn't do it I just like to think outside the box and at a business point of view. Believe me I financially don't need to pinch pennies and screw companies.
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I snapped it into the case and the little lip that grabs it and snaps it in broke off. Will otterbox send me a replacement?
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I work for sprint! If you got it from a corp store then you can take the broken part into any corp store and they will replace it for free don't even need the box only the broken parts... Good for one year in store hope this helps
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I got it and the zagg HD from bestbuy for $60. Otterbox is sending me a new case so its all worked out!:thumbup:
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I got it and the zagg HD from bestbuy for $60. Otterbox is sending me a new case so its all worked out!:thumbup:
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Case or clip?
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Case or clip?
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Both. They don't only sell the clip so I'm getting a whole new everything because the clip broke.
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Both. They don't only sell the clip so I'm getting a whole new everything because the clip broke.
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I got both too im putting one up in the market.
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shook187 said:
I got both too im putting one up in the market.
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Only thing I wish I didn't do was tell them my case was black. I originaly wanted the blue case but they only had black at best buy. They did not ask for a picture of the case just the broken clip so I could have been rockin a blue hard shell with a black silicon outer but I'm happy regardless.
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I snapped it into the case and the little lip that grabs it and snaps it in broke off. Will otterbox send me a replacement?
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yea there good with there warranty
Has anyone found a site or know where I can order parts for this phone? I would like to replace the back housing and it looks easy and straight forward. I tried searching on google but no luck.
Is it possible to get housing parts from a Sprint store that does repair?
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I cracked the plastic back cover, anybody have a replacement I can buy?
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I want a replacement back piece too. So I can sand it.
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Found this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sprint-HTC-...n_0&hash=item33790a0370&_uhb=1#ht_1569wt_1396
Pricey !!!!!
Has anyone found just the back housing?
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Found this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sprint-HTC-...n_0&hash=item33790a0370&_uhb=1#ht_1569wt_1396
Pricey !!!!!
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I would buy it if it was white
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Rydah805 said:
I want a replacement back piece too. So I can sand it.
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Most parts are currently out of stock but here's a site to keep an eye on.www.etradesupply.com
Cracked the screen so I'm looking for a new replacement. Doesn't seem to be much out there right now. How is the quality on these replacement screens? Are they virtually the same screen as HTC's?
Edit: A bit cheaper at $129. Seems to be the entire outer case with screen, casing, and battery - http://www.ebay.com/itm/HTC-EVO-LTE...=774358091691373252&pid=100033&prg=1011&rk=1&
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I want a replacement back piece too. So I can sand it.
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Same here. But I was also hoping a company would start selling 3rd party replacements with different colors or designs already printed on them.
Found this white housing for $150
http://m.ebay.com/Pages/ViewItem.aspx?aid=200801099178&emvAD=360x587&sv=htc evo lte lcd&emvcc=0
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Anybody have a top back cover?
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Ranger093 said:
I can get basically any part. I'll sell just the back housing trim for 40 bucks you pay shipping.
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You can get me a white back housing and camera door?
ive seen there are some white versions with red kick stands and camera bezels and there are ones with silver, I have a black version with the red, and i was wondering if it be easier to just buy the silver kickstand and bezel than sand it. anyone know where the parts are
Hi I'm in need of the bottom back cover (the one that cover the speaker) and also the speaker it self, does anybody know where I can them?
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I have a complete white housing for sale if anyone interested. comes with a battery too.
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Most parts are currently out of stock but here's a site to keep an eye on.www.etradesupply.com
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indeed, i also know this Chinese company etrade supply, it is a good choice to buy phone parts, before i had ever bouht the batteries and LCD & Digitizer from this company, the price is a little expensive, but the quality is better than Ebay.
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I have a complete white housing for sale if anyone interested. comes with a battery too.
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Still have the housing?? very interested.. How much??
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Still have the housing?? very interested.. How much??
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yes I do. well eBay has them going for 140-150. offer me a price and we can work from there
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I have the black Evo and I tightened my kickstand too much and now whenever I tighten it nothing happens so I have to get a new one. I tried looking for a silver kickstand and i haven't found it so I was wondering if anyone knew where I could possibly find one?
What in the world were u doing tightening a already stiff kickstand?
U probably aren't going to have much luck since the phone is still fairly new. I would guess Ur best bet is to search for local authorized sprint repair centers
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goldenarms7 said:
I have the black Evo and I tightened my kickstand too much and now whenever I tighten it nothing happens so I have to get a new one. I tried looking for a silver kickstand and i haven't found it so I was wondering if anyone knew where I could possibly find one?
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Ebay... I found mine there
HTC EVO LTE
Just get a red one and sand it down
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Mine became loose within a month of owning the phone.. I found a thread on fixing the issue and it requires tightening the nut, and even a drop of super glue to prevent it from happening again like I did..
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