first i get this phone i think is the same as the z1 that have a glass back on it.but after checking the back closely i realize that is made from plastic,and it actually feels a Little bit flimsy.so i decide to replace it with the glass one that came from the japan version of z1c that call the "SO-02F". it cost 45rmb(approximately 7.2$) on TAOBAO for the glass that came with the watertight tape and the original ASF.it take less than 5 min to replace with a pryer an a hair dryer. feel free to ask about the detail of this.
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update:it did fix the "flash bleed"problem. you can see the example below.
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first i get this phone i think is the same as the z1 that have a glass back on it.but after checking the back closely i realize that is made from plastic,and it actually feels a Little bit flimsy.so i decide to replace it with the glass one that came from the japan version of z1c that call the "SO-02F". it cost 45rmb(approximately 7.2$) on TAOBAO for the glass that came with the watertight tape and the original ASF.it take less than 5 min to replace with a pryer an a hair dryer. feel free to ask about the detail of this.
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Looks interesting. Could be an idea to provide a link to the glass back.
Great stuff,did you try underwater test after change?Tnx
taobao is cheap but most seller don't accept PAYPAL and can't ship international.
Found seller which can ship abroad but cost bit more.
witrigs
How to take out the original back plate?
Heat up by hair dryer and use some force to take it out?
I also a bit worrying the water resistant after changed
rickywk said:
How to take out the original back plate?
Heat up by hair dryer and use some force to take it out?
I also a bit worrying the water resistant after changed
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You use a heat gun or I guess a hair dryer works too, and you work your way around the back edges of the phone. then you detach the back part of the phone bit by bit with the same things you need to open an iPhone for example (guitar pick and such).
I'm also wondering if the phone is still as water resistant as originally advertised (I don't trust that adhesive band that you apply after...), not to mention the warranty of the handset after doing this.
But, other than that, it's a job well done.
thermalboyz said:
taobao is cheap but most seller don't accept PAYPAL and can't ship international.
Found seller which can ship aboard but cost bit more.
witrigs
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i just ordered one from the link you've shared, thanks. i might just bring it to a local mobile repair shop and let them put it on for me.
hopefully it will fix the flash bleed and would still be waterproof :fingers-crossed:
rickywk said:
How to take out the original back plate?
Heat up by hair dryer and use some force to take it out?
I also a bit worrying the water resistant after changed
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i just heat it a little bit and pry it at the gap at top then just rip it of. and yes it still watertight.
paulkhim said:
i just ordered one from the link you've shared, thanks. i might just bring it to a local mobile repair shop and let them put it on for me.
hopefully it will fix the flash bleed and would still be waterproof :fingers-crossed:
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it actually really easy to change it yourself.it just hold by a ring of heavy-duty tape so just heat it a little bit and you can rip it off very easily.then just stick the new one on it and is done.
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and yes it still watertight.
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Why are you sure?
inkmars said:
You use a heat gun or I guess a hair dryer works too, and you work your way around the back edges of the phone. then you detach the back part of the phone bit by bit with the same things you need to open an iPhone for example (guitar pick and such).
I'm also wondering if the phone is still as water resistant as originally advertised (I don't trust that adhesive band that you apply after...), not to mention the warranty of the handset after doing this.
But, other than that, it's a job well done.
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ok i have test it still watertight.but i'm not sure about the warranty.if you worry about that you need to ask the seller or the costumer service before you doing it. thx
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Why are you sure?
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i just use it in the pool yesterday...but i'm not 100%sure it will work one everyone.so do it on your own risk.i'll not be responsible for any kind of damage cause of replacing the back
Thank you! For me, one of the major questions: is the flash bleed gone with glass back? Can you see a difference between the camera ring on plastic and glas back ?
Bendable glass cover? I don't think so...
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Bendable glass cover? I don't think so...
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the one that i bend is the platic one....the glass one have"xperia"in the middle instead of "sony". i post that pic just for show that the original one is plastic
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Thank you! For me, one of the major questions: is the flash bleed gone with glass back? Can you see a difference between the camera ring on plastic and glas back ?
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i did fix the "flash bleed" problem. i update the thread with some sample.
Damn great news. Honestly I could not give a slight fsck over watertightness if I can get the much harder to scratch glass back. Ordering now, hope they don't run out soon...
@ggmm206 This is awesome, I was searching a lot regarding back plastic replacement of the international version with a tempered glass but was no luck.
The part you ordered is the black one and I'm thinking placing an order for this because I owns the white model and, for me, I think that the black front + white borders + black back will look soooo delicious just a question, the black replacement of tempered glass that you ordered is opaque or translucent??
I also ordered the back cover from witrigs....I'll report back when I have it and installed it.
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@ggmm206 This is awesome, I was searching a lot regarding back plastic replacement of the international version with a tempered glass but was no luck.
The part you ordered is the black one and I'm thinking placing an order for this because I owns the white model and, for me, I think that the black front + white borders + black back will look soooo delicious just a question, the black replacement of tempered glass that you ordered is opaque or translucent??
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i think it paint the color and the logo at the back of the glass
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Yep. Set it on my car (stupid, especially since I didn't have a case) and looked away. I heard it slowly creep to the edge and BAM. So now the shell is messed up. (Pictures below) I called Acer and the dude couldn't understand English. He insisted that they would fix it for $200. But the damage is purely cosmetic! I would really like to fix it though as the case can't snap completely back on. Does anyone know where I could find just the funked up metal piece? Thanks for the help guys.
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Sorry I have no idea where you can source the parts..
I dropped mine off my lounge arm rest onto thick carpet. The back plate flew off ripping what I assume is a warranty sticker... Which was half on the inside of the back plate and half on the motherboard.
On the corner of the front plate of the tablet that hit the ground, it is now slightly distorted so that there is a big seam between the front and back plates and the corner feels rough because the edge of the front plate sticks out more than the back.
Hope I made sense? Couldnt be bothered posting photos...
Couldn't be more annoyed about the shoddy build quality because I feel like I can't sell the tablet in the future due to the slight damage. I ordered a case to make holding the tablet more comfortable due to the now sharp edge and to protect from future falls.
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Sorry I have no idea where you can source the parts..
I dropped mine off my lounge arm rest onto thick carpet. The back plate flew off ripping what I assume is a warranty sticker... Which was half on the inside of the back plate and half on the motherboard.
On the corner of the front plate of the tablet that hit the ground, it is now slightly distorted so that there is a big seam between the front and back plates and the corner feels rough because the edge of the front plate sticks out more than the back.
Hope I made sense? Couldnt be bothered posting photos...
Couldn't be more annoyed about the shoddy build quality because I feel like I can't sell the tablet in the future due to the slight damage. I ordered a case to make holding the tablet more comfortable due to the now sharp edge and to protect from future falls.
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I feel the same way. And I am infuriated that Acer expects me to pay $200 to fix cosmetic damage. For a mere $100 more I could simply buy a new one at Staples!
How long ago did you buy it? Maybe try to get some warranty on it and pretend it happened after you got the warranty.
Thats uncanny! I dropped mine also and it just so happened to be in the same corner! Lol
I did manage to stick my foot out though just before it hit the ground and the damage is a little less than yours however I did have to strip mine down and bend the case back into its normal position, or as much as I could!
It makes a creaking noise now because the chassis is not 100% straight and my camera is done for, just as well I didn't buy it for the camera ;-)
Took about an hour to get the case as straight as I could but you might be OK if you take some time and apply pressure in the right areas...
Best of luck!
The metal looks good and feels stronger but does not bounce back when dropped.I to drooped mine from 2 feet. No damage other trunk one of the snaps broke.
You could get a vinyl skin to cover it once you get it bent back in shape. Watch eBay eventually some people will be selling dead units. I have got notebook main boards this way.
Good luck metal is not always better bohooooooo
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How long ago did you buy it? Maybe try to get some warranty on it and pretend it happened after you got the warranty.
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I bought it when it was first released so I don't think I'll have much luck there. Thanks for the idea though, I'll keep it in mind.
erica_renee said:
The metal looks good and feels stronger but does not bounce back when dropped.I to drooped mine from 2 feet. No damage other trunk one of the snaps broke.
You could get a vinyl skin to cover it once you get it bent back in shape. Watch eBay eventually some people will be selling dead units. I have got notebook main boards this way.
Good luck metal is not always better bohooooooo
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Yeah, I think that may be what I have to do. Hopefully people start bricking these things soon!
ddelamareuk said:
Thats uncanny! I dropped mine also and it just so happened to be in the same corner! Lol
It makes a creaking noise now because the chassis is not 100% straight
Took about an hour to get the case as straight as I could but you might be OK if you take some time and apply pressure in the right areas...
Best of luck!
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YES! Mine creaks too now and it makes me want to cry!
I did manage to manipulate the back cover mostly into it's proper shape to reduce the gap in the seam but problem is that the corner of the front frame is also bent which is thicker metal and has all the components attached so i fix that side...
you do not have customer care center in usa?? here i can go directly and they repair fo between 50$ - 100$++ sad for you.
you lucky that just the case
sanaell said:
you do not have customer care center in usa?? here i can go directly and they repair fo between 50$ - 100$++ sad for you.
you lucky that just the case
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That's awesome. Acer want's $200 here. You can get another tablet for $300 on eBay so they must be smoking crack. I got the case to snap back on and there is a gap where the volume and rotation lock buttons are. It's ugly but whatever.
aauuwww...ugly pic!!!
Note to self: DO NOT DROP MY ICONIA!
wow the second night i got mine I fell asleep on the sofa with it on my belly i rolled and it hit the floor....i am super lucky we have bamboo wooden floors...i use the targus leather stand case and it kept anythign from killing the case.....i am super lucky....also happened to my dell 9200 inspiron the back pack strap busted and it hit the concrete from my shoulder and when i got to work checked it out no case cracks it booted up but hdd went bad in a yr....thats prolly why it died so quick....i am lucky.....;-}
Hi there,
Here's a small guide which will help you all to repair your phone's aluminium frame , the inexpensive way using household products. At times people tend to drop the phone which causes the aluminium frame to chip off. Follow my steps carefully, and you'll be able to repair the damage.
NOTE: Do it at your own risk. I'm not responsible for the damage caused.
Things required:
- Toothpaste (Not gel based) (Preferably Sensodyne)
- Black acrylic paint
- White Glue (mainly used for Art & Craft projects)
- Cotton Swabs
- Tape (Scotch Tape or Cellophane tape)
- A solution of equal amount of Rubbing alcohol and distilled water. (For cleaning purpose)
Procedure:
Take bowl and mix 2 parts of Toothpaste with 1 part of White Glue and 1 part of black paint. This way you'll obtain the colour for the black frame. For white frame add 1/2 part of black paint only. You'll have to adjust the above ingredients a little bit to obtain the right colour.
For reference
Black Frame
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Tape up the sides of the back panel and screen leaving the affected area.
You'll have to add atleast 2 layers of tape.
Take a cotton swab , put the paint mixture and dab it on the affected area. Leave it overnight so that the paint dries off.
Using the rubbing alcohol solution, wipe off the excess paint.
And voila !, the frame is repaired.
paint
what about just the paint, i have the black version, it's not that visible but the paint is kinda grey on the sides and the frame under is black, is there any method to cover that little black area to make it greyish again ?
Robbie5 said:
what about just the paint, i have the black version, it's not that visible but the paint is kinda grey on the sides and the frame under is black, is there any method to cover that little black area to make it greyish again ?
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add more white
pictures?
@zeusrazvy
Well I had repaired my phone this way a week before making this thread. So , I didn't really thought of making a thread in the first place. But when I had it, I was really late to click the pictures and show my tutorial in a pictorial way for better understanding
Gamer R said:
@zeusrazvy
Well I had repaired my phone this way a week before making this thread. So , I didn't really thought of making a thread in the first place. But when I had it, I was really late to click the pictures and show my tutorial in a pictorial way for better understanding
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can you show the pics of your phone how does it look after repairing it by this technique.
and is it permanent or fades away with time?
prabhav.3892 said:
can you show the pics of your phone how does it look after repairing it by this technique.
and is it permanent or fades away with time?
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God bless the OP,I am going to try this,and post pictures of BEFORE-AFTER if it works for me.
Marionette said:
God bless the OP,I am going to try this,and post pictures of BEFORE-AFTER if it works for me.
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thanks man i need to work on this too
you got black one or white one?
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thanks man i need to work on this too
you got black one or white one?
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white
I will buy the ingredients tommorow
Marionette said:
white
I will buy the ingredients tommorow
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excited and waiting
@Marionette hey man did you tried it yet?
prabhav.3892 said:
@Marionette hey man did you tried it yet?
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I dont know what glue to buy,and I forgot to buy the rubbin alcohol Dx
I am probably going to the mall today,and will see if I can buy the remaining ingredients.
Can I buy the white glue for sticking wood parts(it is hard as rock when it hardens),it is called "drvofix" in meh country,and use it for the mixture?
Thats the only hard,white glue I know of.
Marionette said:
I dont know what glue to buy,and I forgot to buy the rubbin alcohol Dx
I am probably going to the mall today,and will see if I can buy the remaining ingredients.
Can I buy the white glue for sticking wood parts(it is hard as rock when it hardens),it is called "drvofix" in meh country,and use it for the mixture?
Thats the only hard,white glue I know of.
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According to the OP that should do the work.
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According to the OP that should do the work.
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Im going to the mall in 6pm,watch a movie,then return and buy the glue and rubin alcohol on the way back.
The Marionette said:
Im going to the mall in 6pm,watch a movie,then return and buy the glue and rubin alcohol on the way back.
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wow..the road must be long, or the movie so long
Im wanting to put a metalic blue in my black SP with textured back cover
Sent from my Xperia SP using XDA Free mobile app
The silver colored 'xperia' is faded away. if you have any trick to bring it back it'll be good .
pranavthombare said:
The silver colored 'xperia' is faded away. if you have any trick to bring it back it'll be good .
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Thats quite impossible unless you use loads of printing and stuff.
Maybe a Xperia Logo of the same size and resolution printed on a Sticker Paper and cutting it out with precision, pasting it on the back of the cover along with some masking tape around the sides of the template and spraying the template with a Silver Car Paint should work, I think.
Car Paint is available in spray cans at car care shops.
Note - I haven't tried this out. It's just a thought.
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wow..the road must be long, or the movie so long
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Oh,I had sold my SP some time ago xD.
I did it,but it didnt look natural at all,so I took it off. .-------.
I didnt think that anyone cared,so I thought there would be no point in replying.
So, this is 2 part question. First, anyone know if its possible to get replacement back plates? Google did not answer this.
Second, what can be done to nylon. I know there are acid dies that work on it maybe. But dying black might be no good. I was also thinking of rubber coating it. No real reason other then I like to tinker! Any thoughts?
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So, this is 2 part question. First, anyone know if its possible to get replacement back plates? Google did not answer this.
Second, what can be done to nylon. I know there are acid dies that work on it maybe. But dying black might be no good. I was also thinking of rubber coating it. No real reason other then I like to tinker! Any thoughts?
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rubber coating would be great... I think this device is too slippery
respider said:
rubber coating would be great... I think this device is too slippery
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Yeah. the cool thing about ballistic nylon is it's fairly common. I have tons of it around the house I'm sure from flashlights or knives.. I'm going to experiment a little. See what holds. do some damage to that stuff before I touch the phone lol
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Yeah. the cool thing about ballistic nylon is it's fairly common. I have tons of it around the house I'm sure from flashlights or knives.. I'm going to experiment a little. See what holds. do some damage to that stuff before I touch the phone lol
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I'm interested in the rubber coating. Please follow up with how well it works. I'll do that to mine since I hate the slipperiness of the nylon.
Anyone ever solve the slippery nylon issue?
Real simple. Ebay. Get a new back plate. Make sure it is legitimate and includes the LEDs. Get a medium thickness guitar pick. I use Fender standard plastic. Remove the sim tray. Gently pry the back plate off. There is adhesive holding it there. Break the adhesion carefully. Snap your new back into place. Using rubbing alcohol, a paper towel and your fingernail, scrape the verizon logo off the back. Enjoy your new phone, now without a warranty.
Things to remember. Do not damage the stock back. Put it someplace safe in case you need it. I am prepared to put it back on when I return it from the edge agreement.
FWIW, I did this in about 5 minutes. I now have a MGF black 64 GB Turbo wearing a J&D thin shell case. Pappa is happy.
DO NOT try and rubberize the nylon. That would be phenomenally stupid.
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First, anyone know if its possible to get replacement back plates? Google did not answer this.
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You mean like this? By the way, Moto Maxx/Droid Turbo totally interchangeable. Same device.
http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...26090203&SearchText=droid+turbo+battery+cover
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or 3rd party back plates, totally different from OEM?
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You mean like this? By the way, Moto Maxx/Droid Turbo totally interchangeable. Same device.
http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...26090203&SearchText=droid+turbo+battery+cover
or 3rd party back plates, totally different from OEM?
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I have trouble trusting things from aliexpress.... are you sure those are a safe buy?
Augman said:
I have trouble trusting things from aliexpress.... are you sure those are a safe buy?
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I have bought three different LG G3 Qi wireless charging back covers from them (for Verizon, T-mobile). Because U.S. carriers had LG disable the Qi wireless charging, to force people to buy $70 "folio" covers, when the factory back cover works just fine. Three friends bought LG G3 (one Verizon, two T-mobile) and I helped them get that functionality back.
Also I have bought other items from Ali Express. Not a lot, but have never had an issue, except for delivery time. (Depends on the merchant.) One back cover took so long (over three weeks), I ordered another from different website, and then both arrived the same time. Will usually take 2 weeks -- but allow up to 4 weeks.
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I have trouble trusting things from aliexpress.... are you sure those are a safe buy?
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I can vouch for Aliexpress... Bought 4 products and shipping was fast and was provided with a tracking number even for the cheapest of things unlike a few ebay seller.... Actually coincidentally one of the things i boughtt from Aliexpress was the Blue replacement back!
You guys ate crazy.... No way I have the guts to do that... Lol
I took the plunge and used Plastidip. It works very well. I started off with the liquid that you dip tools in - it spreads on and peels off. the downside is that it too thick to spread smooth. I tried the spray on. 2 heavy coats work well. The downside to it, is that it doesn't peel off because it is thin.
But to peel it off, I just coat it with the liquid dip type, let it dry and peels off the spray.
I probably did not have to mask at all, as it should peel off the camera and flash as it does from the moto logo, but better safe.
I was thinking about this ****ing nylon and it would be awesome if someone could replace it with some leather like moto X² back...
rianneves said:
I was thinking about this ****ing nylon and it would be awesome if someone could replace it with some leather like moto X² back...
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I tried. I may try again some day but the nylon is much thinner then leather. So it bulges out.
you are seriously making me try to paint my nylon cover in red and potentially **** it up but dam... i would love it on red.
Jaocagomez said:
you are seriously making me try to paint my nylon cover in red and potentially **** it up but dam... i would love it on red.
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I've done that too lol. Best paint I've found for it so far is vinyl fabric paint. You can find it at Ace Hardware or any car shop. Plates used to paint the interior of a car. Because nylon is plastic it holds really well but remains flexible.
I found a blue nylon one on eBay. You can also get the red back(non nylon). I'm thinking of swapping out the nylon back for the red once my maxx arrives.
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I've done that too lol. Best paint I've found for it so far is vinyl fabric paint. You can find it at Ace Hardware or any car shop. Plates used to paint the interior of a car. Because nylon is plastic it holds really well but remains flexible.
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Do you have pictures to see how it looks?
I am thinking masking more neatly and doing blue Plastidip on the back - the whole thing. Since it does peel off, I have nothing to lose. Safer the vinyl color imo.
OK, so I masked the phone and sprayed the plastidip a few times by now. Thicker works better, but some things I didn't like - Any nick and it starts to peel, and it picks up dirt and dust. It also feels a bit too grippy.
So I got a Skinomi skin - really just 3M and other vinyl stuff, but it sticks very well to the nylon. I was worried it would not. here is carbon fiber - I trimmed the bottom so it just covered the nylon. So far so good.
I'm just curious. How come my Z5C has a glossy back, as far as I have researched on the internet, it only has 1 version with a frosted glass back.
Anyone has any idea? :s
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yea i have it also its called a screen protector on the back.
RiTCHiE007 said:
yea i have it also its called a screen protector on the back.
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Thanks for the reply, but mine I dont think it's a screen protector, I cant find the egdes.
For yours, was it placed there by sony or you put it there?
Its frosted, like everyone's are, period. Admins, this one deserves a lock because there's not point in have these kind of conversations again...
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Its frosted, like everyone's are, period. Admins, this one deserves a lock because there's not point in have these kind of conversations again...
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Sorry, But I dont think this looks like frosted glass at all.
That backside doesn't look like mine for sure.
If this is an issue to you, return it to Sony or call customer service........very simple
Did you buy a secondhand phone? Seems like it was replaced
Looks like a screen protector. Can you feel the raised edges of the plastic sides or camera lens? If not it's most definitely a protector. All the replacement backs I've found have been frosted.
I admire the skill of the guy that put that screen protector (if is one).
I believe the back cover has been replaced since there is no sign of a screen protector. But what kind of manufacturer manufacts fake cover that looks nothing like the real one...
I replaced my back cover due to a scratched lens cover, which is glossy as opposed to frosted, so agree with suggestions that it could have been replaced at some point.
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I replaced my back cover due to a scratched lens cover, which is glossy as opposed to frosted, so agree with suggestions that it could have been replaced at some point.
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Do you have a link to one? I would love a glossy back.
civicsr2cool said:
Do you have a link to one? I would love a glossy back.
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Sure thing! I'll PM you the link and you can post it if anyone else asks? Having been on XDA for 5 years, I've never actually posted anything so the 10 comment limit still applies
wazmeister05 said:
Sure thing! I'll PM you the link and you can post it if anyone else asks? Having been on XDA for 5 years, I've never actually posted anything so the 10 comment limit still applies
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https://www.replacebase.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=Z5+compact
I tried to order one but they don't ship outside the UK. Maybe I was wrong in assuming they were all frosted simply because they look like it in the stock photos they use to sell it! Are these glass or plastic?
civicsr2cool said:
I tried to order one but they don't ship outside the UK. Maybe I was wrong in assuming they were all frosted simply because they look like it in the stock photos they use to sell it! Are these glass or plastic?
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Ah, sorry didn't realise they were mainland UK only.
I actually had no idea it would be glossy until it arrived - it was a quick purchase so I could replace the plastic camera cover and get back to taking pictures without lens flare. To be fair though, all reviews etc. I've read all talk about the frosted glass back so I'm pretty certain on closer inspection that it is plastic.
Not a deal breaker personally, I imagine it won't shatter as easily and I have put a vinyl cover on it anyway. Came with adhesive already on it too which seems to be a bonus looking elsewhere, though I'm not convinced the waterproofing will be guaranteed with it any more. But Im not in a hurry to test that...
Finally got my glossy back in the mail and figured I'd follow up with y'all. Someone may gain knowledge from it.
Purchased from here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281997857206?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
It is a bit of a weird white compared to the frosted back but similar to the front.
It's glass, and extremely fragile. I cracked it taking it out of the packaging. It's probably as fragile as an egg shell. I'm still on the hunt for another to strip to clear and expose the electronics. If y'all know of any plastic ones let me know.
Just received my phone yesterday and set it up. Now I'm trying to figure out which case would be good to protect it. That one that comes with it is good for fingerprints but won't really protect it as the rear camera sticks up and it doesn't even protect the front screen as it's not high enough. Any thoughts on what case may work well, or ones to avoid? I'll start looking. Thanks.
iBetter, awesome case. Protect camera lens by . 1mm. Can buy on Amazon.de or .co.uk. Maybe .com too.
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kennyk09 said:
iBetter, awesome case. Protect camera lens by . 1mm. Can buy on Amazon.de or .co.uk. Maybe .com too.
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Thanks. I saw one like that. But it's not available in the US.
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Thanks. I'll check it out.
Spigen, but its quiet heavy when it’s put on the phone
Skeuomorphic said:
Spigen, but its quiet heavy when it’s put on the phone
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Thanks.
why hide beautiful hardware under a case?
Always the original Xiaomi. Don't buy yellow, getting dirty soon.
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32976...d=7774amp-PPt-LZVqXlIsOsI65vSVZQ1557554229782
Aaagogo said:
why hide beautiful hardware under a case?
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I know but if I drop it the front or back may shatter. I know it's Gorilla glass 5, but it's still glass. I'm looking for a case that's not too overpowering but still protects it. Something clear maybe with some bumpers in the corners and that rises up above the lenses on the back to keep them from getting scratched. I'll find something. Thanks.
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I know but if I drop it the front or back may shatter. I know it's Gorilla 5 glass, but it's still glass. I'm looking for a case that's not too overpowering but still protects it. Something clear maybe with some bumpers in the corners and that rises up above the lenses on the back to keep them from getting scratched. I'll find something. Thanks.
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as my RSM once told me "eh soldier, you are not supposed to drop your phone you know?"
i'm waiting on my flex filament to arrive before i print out my corner studs. that's the only acceptable "protection" to me to minimally detract from the beautiful hardware.
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as my RSM once told me "eh soldier, you are not supposed to drop your phone you know?"
i'm waiting on my flex filament to arrive before i print out my corner studs. that's the only acceptable "protection" to me to minimally detract from the beautiful hardware.
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I know. That's what I'm talking about. Do you have a 3D printer? I guess you'll leave the lenses unprotected in the back. I bought this one about a week ago, but it may take another week or so to get to me. If it seems good once it arrives I'll let you all know. https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Xiaomi...Slim-Soft-TPU-AirBag-Case-Cover-/123666850179. Thanks.
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I know. That's what I'm talking about. Do you have a 3D printer? I guess you'll leave the lenses unprotected in the back. I bought this one about a week ago, but it may take another week or so to get to me. If it seems good once it arrives I'll let you all know. https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Xiaomi...Slim-Soft-TPU-AirBag-Case-Cover-/123666850179. Thanks.
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yupe, have a printer,
i have designed my corner to take into account of the additional height offset of the protruding lens,
i also made the top right piece into 1 huge piece to include a skirt around the lens.
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yupe, have a printer,
i have designed my corner to take into account of the additional height offset of the protruding lens,
i also made the top right piece into 1 huge piece to include a skirt around the lens.
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Really cool. You'll have to show us the final product once it's done. What do you think of the one I bought? It looks a little overwhelming, but it's the best one I found so far. And it was cheap. This one's unobtrusive and looks good, but I'm not sure it provides protection for the back lenses, and also it doesn't have any corner protection. https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Xiaomi...-Clear-Case-Cover-Tempered-Glass/254208605942
Heading back to bed. It's after 1 am here. I'll check back in later today.
BCE111 said:
Really cool. You'll have to show us the final product once it's done. What do you think of the one I bought? It looks a little overwhelming, but it's the best one I found so far. And it was cheap. This one's unobtrusive and looks good, but I'm not sure it provides protection for the back lenses, and also it doesn't have any corner protection. https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Xiaomi...-Clear-Case-Cover-Tempered-Glass/254208605942
Heading back to bed. It's after 1 am here. I'll check back in later today.
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looks similar to the clear silicon case they threw in with sans the color highlights.
visually clear is the best, but you are still missing out on the feel of the hardware. you should really try the phone without protection, RAW is best. i like the feel of the phone a lot and it's a fingerprint magnet.
the best advice i can give you to not drop your phone is to not pick up the phone so much. The more time the phone spends not in your hands is proportional to the risk of phone drops. while the time the phone spends in your hands exponentially increases the phone drop risk.
Sûrement la meilleur
https://m.fr.aliexpress.com/item/32977882784.html
Je l'ai pris en noir
I got myself this one...
https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B07P69T2B9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00
Combined with the magnet holder just ideal...
https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B01MU4ZU2H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00
I love this case:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32970318863.html
The navy blue one looks really nice and it protects well. Plus it's $4, so that's an easy call to make.
smeatr0n said:
I love this case:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32970318863.html
The navy blue one looks really nice and it protects well. Plus it's $4, so that's an easy call to make.
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Looks very protective. Thanks.
You're not just worried about the front/back but the sides as well.
This week my Ferilnso 2.5d tempered glass cracked while my brand new 1 week old Redmi Note 7 was in my pocket.
Somehow a tiny piece of glass shard made its way into the side of my free RN7's case and managed to scuff a small section on side of my phone.
You can only imagine how pissed I was finding out my glass screen protector not only cracked BUT also scuffed the side of my phone WHILE IT WAS IN THE FREAKING CASE!!!!
Moral of the story, you want full protection including the sides not just the front/back glass.
I'm now on the hunt for a better quality case than the free one Xiaomi gives us in the box
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I know but if I drop it the front or back may shatter. I know it's Gorilla glass 5, but it's still glass. I'm looking for a case that's not too overpowering but still protects it. Something clear maybe with some bumpers in the corners and that rises up above the lenses on the back to keep them from getting scratched. I'll find something. Thanks.
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Trying to find a Rexang clear case for my RN7 similar quality to the blue and rose gold cases my wife and I had on our old Honor 8 phones.
Also had a very similar style goosberry brand case in gold on my old Note 4.
Those cases were so durable. Cannot tell you how many times the phone fell on hard surfaces and nothing happened. AND the case still looked good after lol