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[HTC Sensation] wpf54173:
Found a seller on ebay that sells just the frame for the S4G, IN WHITE.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HTC-Sensati...ltDomain_0&hash=item3cbd746329#ht_3276wt_1163
[HTC Sensation] deol 4ever:
Looks nice I might get it
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
It's missing one of the antenna point. The white has 3 and for me in the US, need to use all 4 or we get crappy service. lol
[HTC Sensation] wpf54173:
I hope that's not a real issue.. I ordered one so I'll post pics and a review when I get mine.
[HTC Sensation] sergeybrin:
For $81? Jesus.
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Seller upped the price. Earlier it was half that IIRC LOL. 81 bux, hellz no. I have a case already thanks :D
[HTC Sensation] usual_suspect:
I'm also wondering if its genuine HTC quality or a cheap quality fake cover.
[HTC Sensation] rapis:
Finnish store sells white Sensation. So i think this might be real thing =)

Cant add link here =)
[HTC Sensation] KAwAtA:
but this is from Hong Kong
[HTC Sensation] fruits99:
Price is ridiculous. Wait for more ppl to start selling on eBay. This sells for 150 RMB in China, roughly $23 US dollars.
[HTC Sensation] KAwAtA:
Here's a more reasonable price

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Battery-Bac...s=63&clkid=3643386814311544875#ht_3366wt_1163

I'm tempted but I don't know about the quality
[HTC Sensation] cstark27:
I covered the one connector that the white case doesn't have (with a McDonalds monopoly piece:rolleyes:) and the signal is worse, but it is not terrible.

With the case correctly on: ~-75dBm, 19asu

With the monopoly piece on upper left metal: ~-83dBm, 15asu

With the case off: ~-113dBm, 0asu (no bars :D)
[HTC Sensation] k4r1m:
I'm willing buy to this and try it but does anyone have a picture of a normal black sensation with this white battery cover?
[HTC Sensation] Soul Rebel:
Also want to see how it looks on a black sensation...
[HTC Sensation] andybess22:
I just ordered one so I will take some pictures when it comes in.

I'm also thinking if the antenna is bad I have an extra oem back I will experiment and see if i can take the one off the original case and put it on the white case.
[HTC Sensation] tiguy99:
Gonna order mine next week. Can we replace the missing antenna connector on the white case with our own from the stock black case?

Also, does anyone make white glass screens for our phones yet? I've searched extensively but haven't been able to locate one on my own
[HTC Sensation] andybess22:
Thats what I am going to try with my antenna
[HTC Sensation] Ace42:
Has anyone tried this on TMOBILE? Sensation?
[HTC Sensation] wpf54173:
Mine came in today. It looks amazing. My wifi signal is ironically better than with the stock casing. I now get two bars in my bathroom instead of zero to one like before. I have yet to test tower connection though.

And to the poster above me, I have a sensation 4g and it fits and works perfectly.
[HTC Sensation] Ace42:
Finally someone with the S4G, and what place did you get yours? I would like to buy this along with the actual phone (lol), I'm kinda bored of having all black phones.
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
My contribution....

Getting a different clear tpu case coming in within two weeks, but here is one for now....I may sell one of them depending in which I like more. :P

Clear tpu

I am going to try the active seidio holster with this tpu case. As you can see the holster is meant to holster a case a little thicker than the tpu case, but I am comfortable to use this with the clear tpu case.
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
No affect that I can notice. Everything still works, wifi, gps, phone calls...but I didn't test out speed tests at work where I avg 2-3 mbps on 4-5 bars.
[HTC Sensation] drms12:
Which clear case did you order?
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
This one

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HTC-Sensati..._Accessories&hash=item2a128e47b8#ht_785wt_702

I may be selling this one in a weeks time. I'll repost here on which I will be selling. :)
[HTC Sensation] xl DIGITAL lx:
Oh ok, how about any death grip. I read somewhere on this thread that the new battery cover seemed to have relieve that death grip. Im just thinking of getting this back cover. It looks nice. Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] Ace42:
I think the 4th contact on US Sensation is the cause of the death grip, if the 3 contact backs don't have the issue, than this is the only logical conclusion.
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
I never experienced the death grip issue. But I just tried holding the phone via landscape and then flipped it. Minor change but no "death grip"...
[HTC Sensation] MCRHAZ:
couple the white back cover with a front white vinyl sticker to make it appear all white heres a ebay link http://www.ebay.com/itm/HTC-Sensati...267183?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f0d8cbe2f ill post a picture of how that looks once my white back cover comes in
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
I guess if you like your phones without a case. I cant I place my phone down in my cupholders and such throughout the day lol...

And 8 bux for a vinyl sticker? Thats how much I paid for my TPU! But each his/her own I guess :).
[HTC Sensation] picachux:
If you received your white case in five days I hate you. I was hoping to get mine today before my Birthday tomorrow. :C
[HTC Sensation] MCRHAZ:
lol yeah I ordered the white sticker before I found out about the white batter cover (was planning on painting the godfather picture on the back), but since I got it what the hell might as well enjoy it and not beat myself over the head with it lol. besides I really don't enjoy the back being white but the front being black lol looked kinda odd to me.
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Gotcha, impulse buy lol. I have those too...:)

I agree with you on the black front, being the lower end that is most noticeable. That's why the bottom is covered by the white tpu case works out. Great combo IMO, thanks for the others who tried this out first! :)
[HTC Sensation] drms12:
What's the difference between the two ?

For me it's looks the same... Maybe the color ?
[HTC Sensation] maxawesome:
I measured the signal strength in terms of dBm with the stock (4 contact) and white (3 contact) covers. Test was conducted in my kitchen at home where I typically have 3-4 bars of signal and toggle between 3G and H.

Stock: -91dBm

White: -93dBm

So yeah. Negligible.

At work, where I sit above a T-Mobile store in Seattle, I get -73dBm (4 bars) and toggle between 3G and H with the White cover. Didn't test the stock case here yet, but I'll do that maybe tomorrow and compare.

In terms of WiFi connectivity, however, there may be a difference. I've noticed that I'm having a hard time keeping established WiFi connections. Not sure if this is "death grip" (what is that in terms of this phone??) or perhaps the ROM I'm on using faux kernel, or the radio I'm using.

Will test WiFi connectivity and report back.
[HTC Sensation] shnizlon:
Got mine today, took only 8 days to arrive! :D

I also bought a smoke tpu s-line case, looks great with the new white battery door :p
[HTC Sensation] crx4xharder:
Same here but once again I only paid 32.50
[HTC Sensation] killcreek:
OMG... price bumped to $132..??????????????
[HTC Sensation] pavan-g:
Hey guys, im not sure im just being paranoid, i ordered the htc white sensation housing from: leading-wireless

heres the link

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130591333584#ht_3274wt_813

he recieved my payment on the 11th november, and i received an email that the item has been despatched on the 12th november.. i am from the UK, and the estimated delivery i got was 29 nov-16 dec..

lol i saw somebody already brought from this seller so hence why i chose leading-wireless.
[HTC Sensation] krugm0f0:
I got my new back cover today.

I ordered this one, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110767882843, perfect fit. eBay picture shows only 3 antennas, but has the 4th spot in the top left area too.

Looks like quality. At least not any worse than original. We'll see after a month of use.
[HTC Sensation] johnpushon:
Can you give us a link for this case?
[HTC Sensation] shnizlon:
Yeah sure...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HTC-Sensati..._Accessories&hash=item2a1282fc39#ht_765wt_825

Awesome case! ;)
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Those are the same. That's where I got it from. But in a few weeks I may be selling this one when I get another version of a tpu case. I'll update and post to get rid of this tpu case for like 5 bux shipped (in the US). Who ever is interested, hit me up with a pm and I'll keep you in mind.:)
[HTC Sensation] lovendsuicide:
Bought mine from that seller, took 10 days to arrive (Portugal). The case fits great :)
[HTC Sensation] pavan-g:
yup, case fits perfect

yup it was just me being paranoid, it arrived today, its looks amazing and fits perfectly
[HTC Sensation] JayVee:
I have to pick up this question.

I think I am becoming mad with this thread. I am just reading from the beginning to the end and vice versa for about an hour now... Is there a different finish for the white housing (w/o Beats logo)?

I found this one which seems to have a glossy finish while others seems to have a matt one. Is it only an optical illusion or are there two different ones?

Glossy finish:

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=773093&d=1320536495

Matt finish:

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=777609&d=1320867426
[HTC Sensation] WiZARD7:
it is avaible only with the matte finish.

the glossy is only some glossy protector (invisible shield, or something like that)
[HTC Sensation] barrist:
If you read the entire thread, you'd know a few posts later the person says he's using a skin on the back.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19116609&postcount=72
[HTC Sensation] JayVee:
OK, thanks guys. It seems that I have read the thread to often. Maybe I missed the forest for the trees... ;)
[HTC Sensation] picachux:
Got mine a day after my bday so I am super happy, Guy ships it in a Styrofoam tank box. This thing is so beautiful in person, Loving it!

GPS and Speedtest are about the same with the original back cover. Cell signal is also the same 4-5 bars from my room so the same as the original back cover as well.
[HTC Sensation] tbestie:
Hey guys, just wondering if the white XE case will fit a regular sensation (not 4g) ?? I really like the red beats logo and speaker grill... And all the stuff inside seems to look in the same place? Cheers!
[HTC Sensation] ozivillan:
anyone explain why some of his covers are listed as new (Black beats) and others are listed as refurbished (white and white with beats trim) any members like the quoted poster give feedback on a cover you received that was described as refurbished, would like to purchase the white beats, but $35aus is a bit steep for something that is classed as refurbished
[HTC Sensation] gonintendo:
I bought this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250915369539?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Its listed as new. Took about 2 weeks to arrive here in Chicago and it looks/fits perfectly.
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
I just want to add I got mine from no1-tech. Took a week to get to me in a Styrofoam tank case as well and weighed next to nothing lol. From HK to Texas in a weeks time is pretty damn fast in my experiences in buying from overseas using their air shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Ba...Accessories&hash=item27bf8a3bad#ht_5266wt_989
[HTC Sensation] picachux:
Ok so I had the issue where holding the phone sideways with 2 hands would kill my wifi signal. For some reason this back cover has helped that, My favorite spot on the couch 45FT away from the router through a couple walls. Dead zone when held sideways now holds steady at 1-2 bars and streams don't die. Excellent, Phone service is also excellent so no complaints from the missing contact.
[HTC Sensation] UKseagull:
Interesting, can you possibly install WiFianalyzer and post screenshots of the results, with both the original case and the new one on your phone?
[HTC Sensation] bankbankbank:
Has anyone bought from this seller?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Ho...711724?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c210ef16c

Seems to be the cheapest one.
[HTC Sensation] TamCore:
Ordered mine on the 16th from http://www.ebay.de/itm/130591333584?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 and got it yesterday.
[HTC Sensation] porfymartinez:
Well? How did it work?
[HTC Sensation] wallendiaz:
OMG...GOD DAM:eek::eek:
[HTC Sensation] secano:
Just placed my order from here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170717232045?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Let's see how long it takes to NYC...
[HTC Sensation] jhobert:
Mind sharing the link where u bought it ty
[HTC Sensation] shnizlon:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18074952878...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_4517wt_989

Great saller ;)
[HTC Sensation] chreguh:
this one shipped within 8 days to switzerland:

http://cgi.ebay.ch/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250931634992&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:CH:1123

and it looks perfect!!
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Anyone want a white/clear tpu case?

Sold! Thanks for the inquiries!
[HTC Sensation] fryfrkhlly:
These don't work with the 4g Sensations correct? do you need to do something special to it?
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Im on tmous and works for me. This is a tmo branded one, so it should be the same . You are in AZ right?
[HTC Sensation] fryfrkhlly:
Yes I am... ok so there is no issue with that extra antenna thing...
[HTC Sensation] AZ2ENVY:
Theres no issues at all with it . I am in AZ (west valley) as well .
[HTC Sensation] fryfrkhlly:
ok awesome thanks!
[HTC Sensation] jhobert:
Thanks for sharing the link.
[HTC Sensation] thevirus:
hi guys,

just to post a side by side comparison of the inside of the stock case (asia - singapore) and the one i've gotten from this ebay seller, zenkili1005 (sorry, i can't hyperlink as i'm a newbie)

ordered on 19th nov, received on 29th nov. cost usd 30.99.
[HTC Sensation] flyinlambp00p:
Hello thevirus,

Thanks for sharing does it fit well? thinking of getting one myself.
[HTC Sensation] WiZARD7:
the white plastic parts are made from black plastic, and only the paint is white on them.

so I'm really curious how long will it last.

(although it looks high quality)
[HTC Sensation] thevirus:
Yes. Very nicely. Then again one man's meat is another man's poison. So depends on your level of expectation.
[HTC Sensation] flyinlambp00p:
thanks for the reply i shall place an order :D
[HTC Sensation] AZ2ENVY:
It looks more quality than paint actually . The actual frame is a new mold

though , look at the HTC logo on the white one vs the original one .
[HTC Sensation] WiZARD7:
I know, I have it. :)

I just wanted to say, that I'm curious how though the white paint/coat is on the black plastic...
[HTC Sensation] gimmie dat:
Ordered from No.1 tech off ebay on 11/19 and it just arrived today! Pretty quick shipping to LA california. I was very impressed with the quality of packaging. Phone functions the same as the old back cover. Only difference is this new one seems too fit better. Still have wifi drop holding in landscape if I'm too far away from the router. Ordered 2 of them and I'm very happy!
[HTC Sensation] thunderskain:
There are white Sensation? Or are there only white sensation XE??
[HTC Sensation] secano:
There are white/silver Sensations.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkqAHjaqlRc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[HTC Sensation] sterz85:
since there are people posting the beats cover, does that mean it works on the sensation or is not the original beats cover?

US people, who did you order from? i saw a few people posted who they ordered from but never posted pictures of what they received

---------- Post added at 07:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:35 PM ----------

who did you order it from? thanks!
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Unless you are talking about the beats version....:P, but not according to your question.

Same seller here as well.
[HTC Sensation] staymunch:
will this work for the sensation 4g on Tmobile? just asking cuz the Tmobile version seems to have more antenna contacts than the eBay pic shows

edit: never mind i read the first couple pages
[HTC Sensation] Titanicology:
How about the gray thing below the screen where we snap our back covers? How to change that also? :-)
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Thats part of the phone/screen. Can't easily be done. Just get a tpu case to cover it up. :)
[HTC Sensation] Titanicology:
Aww, my XE would look back if I bought the White one?

I have the Black XE. :)
[HTC Sensation] secano:
Man...can't seem to find anymore of that Clear tpu case that you had...
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Wow didn't know there'd be a run on them. I was pretty much giving mine away for 5 bux LOL.

Here's a close version but has the "HOCO" stuff on it...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOCO-Genuin...917827?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item23163c7b43

But there's a smoke version as well...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HTC-Sensati...&ps=63&clkid=4679233459207114806#ht_785wt_648

Also found a clear one

http://www.amazon.com/BasalCase-Hyb...U4/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1323101830&sr=8-12
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Found a clear one!

But ships from UK...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190580431772?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#shId
[HTC Sensation] bone$:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170717232045?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

just placed my order... can't wait! thanks to all involved making this process easy... kept envying all who bought one and couldn't resist!

also bought this little guy http://www.ebay.com/itm/190580431772?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
[HTC Sensation] claud_face:
I know it's personal preference but I'm swayed between the white case or the white case with beats. What do you guys think??

I'm thinking not to get the beats unless I had nice beats headphones at least too.

Plus I dont use beats cause I feel its a gimmick.

However I admit I feel it looks so slick with the red accents.
[HTC Sensation] mellll:
I will be buying a white beats back cover.

Only thing I cant figure out and would love to know is, how do you

change the touch control buttons on the screen to RED, to better match the look of the cover?

You know the capacitive touch control buttons, how do u make them red?
[HTC Sensation] claud_face:
Not the easiest thing to do. I was going to do it but just switched to an amaze.

But basically you gotta take phone apart and un solderthe LEDs. Then re solder red ones.

It is possible but you gotta be super careful and I didn't even know if I wanted to risk it.

Thing is if you do it you will literally have he housing if a true xe. Nothing will be different because its those red LEDs that are the o ly difference after cover
[HTC Sensation] mellll:
Oh wow, wont be doing that lol

I thought there was a software mod or app to change it...

hmmm, thanks for the answer!
[HTC Sensation] claud_face:
Lol if it only was that easy I bet half of us would have the beats cover with red LEDs cause I think it looks awesome.

If I were you id still get beats white or regular white. Looks so good imo.
[HTC Sensation] xl DIGITAL lx:
You can try this. It was done on an evo 3d but I think it would work on our phones.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/htc-evo-3d/103949-diy-custom-colored-capacative-buttons.html from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk
[HTC Sensation] MissTiffany2U:
I just placed my order. Can't wait to get it... Thinking of getting the smoke tpu case as well.
[HTC Sensation] civicvx94:
Just got my white cover last week and absolutely love it.

Strange coincidence tho, you know how the white cover only has 3 of the antenna connections and most of the US Sensation oem covers have 4? Well I rooted my friends S4G the other day, that she recently got, and noticed her oem cover only has 3 connections too..
[HTC Sensation] BiziBB:
I ordered a white Sensation XE cover today, too.

civicvx94, which seller did you purchase from? I've used the eBay HK seller mentioned a few times above (the one in the pics), no.1-tech.
[HTC Sensation] civicvx94:
I actually ordered mine from "eshoptradehk". Very fast shipping, I received it in 5 days..
[HTC Sensation] miimben:
damn.. makes me damn tempted to get these...

but i am on a otterbox commuter case.. cant see the white case with my case on...
[HTC Sensation] :
): Lame. They're sending me the XE one with the red accents though.
[HTC Sensation] bone$:
if you don't mind me asking.. who was the seller you bought from... link is not working =)
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Just extracted the Item #:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/16068870722...ee-All-Categories&_fvi=1&_rdc=1#ht_1714wt_905
[HTC Sensation] bone$:
thanks.. for a sec i was worried it was no.1-tech
[HTC Sensation] :
Yeah, it was digital_supermarkets.

Not happy with them for a few reasons:

A) All of them out of Hong Kong seem to have taken 5 to 10 days max, I've been waiting two weeks.

B) They try to lie about the XE cover being higher quality and costing more money, when in reality they are identicle.

C) Their claim of sending me this email 3 days before they sent it is a flat out lie and defies the flow of time, how would they know this email would take exactly 3 days to get to me if email is instant?

Avoid digital_supermarkets at all costs. Oh, and even though it's like 50 now, I paid 30 at the time.
[HTC Sensation] cire253:
I got mine from no.1.tech and got here pretty close to the 10day mark, what is wrong with that shipper/seller?
[HTC Sensation] rapis:
I got identical mail from them. But yes there was 3 mails at trash on gmail that they was send before. Now dont know what to wait because you got this same mail from them.
[HTC Sensation] :
Well I have no previous emails from them, spam folder or not. I find it a little odd that we both magically missed three emails from them. Either way, it's day 15, I know it's from Hong Kong but everyone else was getting them in 5 to 10 days, I'm starting to get a little angry.
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Is that 15 calendar or business days? I know some times customs holds items for a bit as well, depending on where the item is being shipped. I know when I first bought my PSP from Japan (months before the US release), my PSP was held up in customs for a good while.

GL and keep us posted.
[HTC Sensation] :
15 business days. I understand that not every seller would take exactly the same time, but if they're from the same area and ship at the same time, usually the day after you pay, then they should arrive around the same time.
[HTC Sensation] wallendiaz:
HAPPY

Hi guys

I received mine 2 days ago and I am very happy excellent quality like the stock, white is intense and chrome looks great, another thing I've noticed that my phone signal is excellent now, when I was the stock always had very low signal but now in places where I had low signal now is very strong. :):)

the chrome is dark because it takes the picture in a place with little light, but in reality is very clear and bright, upload more pictures tomorrow.
[HTC Sensation] likuku:
I just ordered mine too.Hope it can fix death grip issue same as your case
[HTC Sensation] BiziBB:
This was the white XE cover I bought >56hrs ago from no.1-tech:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/180769830911

Then:

no.1-tech sent a message about NEW White OEM HTC Sensation XE Z715e Housing Battery Back Door Cover Replace #180769830911

Sent this odd, double-message, which seems apologise for a delay which they haven't even advised about. It's a general apology, for what?

Can anyone give an English-Chinese-English translation that makes sense of the message? No other e-mail/message/notification about shipping or delays or specific product unavailability.

I don't know if this gets sent to everyone. If you have received the same from this seller, please let me know, otherwise I am hoping it will be here in their predicted delivery time.

This is a little shorter than the usual US or Europe period, for obvious geographical/airfreight postage reasons. :)