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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ohnoezmahfone:
Some of us don't read so good!

Hey OP, can you put explicitly in the first post that this will not work with anything but CM9?

I didn't read it carefully enough (yes my fault), and I flashed it and it broke everything of course.

Related query: Is there a way to get that CM pulldown toggle on stock ROM? I really miss it from my Galaxy S.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hydera5:
great, love it. have been using it on the nightlies with Francos kernel
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shmengie:
never mind.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ztm.000:
Hey guys, has anyone seen white housing OEM parts floating around the web for purchase? Its extremely easy to pop the titanium housing off, and I, personally would love to have the ability to change the two out whenever I'd like. The titanium housing is easy to find which is a plus, but I'd still like white just for kicks.

Thanks guys.

Sent from a yakju GSGN
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] leonironchef:
Is that the same as a case? coz Ebay has plenty of white ones
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Yadao:
He's talking about the body of the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ztm.000:
It's the actual body of the phone.

Sent from a yakju GSGN
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MilkPudding:
I've only seen the white OEM battery backdoor but I'd imagine the casing will start to go around soon. The best part about this, after all, is the face-plate of the white phone is left as black.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EVIL JIMMY:
I've been scouring eBay for this, nothing yet!

Can't wait to turn my nexus white, and cover my extended battery cover in white carbon vinyl wrap, should look amazing!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HashTagHell:
I've been looking for this too. Hopefully it won't be too long from now. I'm sure they know that some of the users may need the white housing,
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Radsolutionz:
this is one of the rare cases where the original color of the phone looks 10 time better than the white one... im just saying... i love the titanium.... the white just doesnt sit right with me... plus it isnt going to get its updates directly from google... is u have the gsm titanium one... id say stick with it... just saying
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EVIL JIMMY:
We're just looking to swap the housing over, so we will still have the titanium one, just in a fancy new suit ;)

I'm torn between the two colours, and really just want some variation!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonnyg1097:
Ugh I want a white one too. And with only the white door available for sale on Ebay its like the people are taunting and teasing us about not being able to have it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HashTagHell:
You did a lot of "just saying".

I'm just saying. Lol.:D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nickzkcin:
I'm from Singapore and we're the first country to get the white galaxy nexus. I still went with the titanium one as imo the white is horrendous looking.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ztm.000:
Yeah, it would be different if the glass was white too. But it's not. Oh well. It would be nice to change its clothes every now and then.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cordell507:
You would still get the updates directly from google, noting is changed on it except the housing, all hardware and software are the same.

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i found one with the limited edition backing.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cute-Batter...ccessories&hash=item256d8dc216#ht_4034wt_1219
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GegeV2:
tbh, as much as its good to have options, this just doesnt cut it :o
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KLUVJ:
say what???? the back cover and the body for 9.98?? fake or what man?? other threads people are buying for more than 30. anyone can prove whether this is legit?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Meister_Li:
It's still being bid on. The price will probably increase by quite a lot, still.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cordell507:
i hope someone makes different color housings like cyan or green
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ztm.000:
The seller who sold the item above sells them in multiple colors.

THAT BACKING ONLY SOLD FOR $10.83... Omg.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 5noc:
The things he sells in other colors are normal cases :p

If he's selling the titanium ones though it's a question of time the white housing arrives to eBay.

Just saying :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] danboard:
2 weeks or so.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] petsasj:
So I went to a Samsung repair center next to me and here it is:

And what's the price of this originality and pure awesomeness, I hear you ask:

I hid the name of the service center so they don't identify me, by any off chance.

23.21 Euros, which is roughly 30 USD, no questions asked. Enjoy!

I will post pictures once I install mine (probably the next weekend or so).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kms108:
you are lucky, they are not suppose to sell them like that, it's like supporting people to mod or to take aprt the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] petsasj:
I don't know how things operate in Greece, but another time that i had broken my camera lens on my HTC Hero, the service center suggested to me i buy the spare parts and fit it myself. I would, of course, void my warranty if i chose to replace it myself (since HTC devices had void stickers).

I don't know why, but companies offer this alternatives here in Greece. Who knows. I'll get a grey housing as well to replace my scratched titanium one later on.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sn0warmy:
kms108 - Was it

REALLY

necessary to quote and re-post all of the giant pictures that petsasj originally posted directly above you?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kms108:
YES
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] japaneezy:
LOL
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sn0warmy:
Got it. Thanks for being obnoxious.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kms108:
thanks for your kind word.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mars196:
i think the white kind of looks ugly i would rather have a carbon fiber housing with a aluminum/carbon battery cover >.>
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
Hey, to each their own.

However, in regards to the aluminum back cover, it has been done before and will kill your NFC and GPS ability.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stere0xide:
just received mine today.

I just received and installed mine today and I have to say I'm quite pleased.

I got lucky in bidding and won mine for 30€ from this seller: http://myworld.ebay.ca/rb-sale-s/?_trksid=p4340.l2559. For the amount I paid for shipping and the fact that it was only sent via air mail from Germany, 6 business days is pretty reasonable.

Installation was quick and simple, also contrary to the feedback of others, the backing on mine is textured just like the original titanium coloured one. Material-wise i would say both the main chassis and the backplate seam to be made out of the same type of plastics as the original titanium housing.

I don't have any pictures on-hand but I'd gladly post some or post a video upon request.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mprziv:
Going crazy here. Ordered mine April 6th from rb-sale-s on ebay. Still hasn't arrived in FL, USA yet. Contacted him several times, I get the same story...might be delayed, just wait and see. The seller has a high rating, so I don't think he's a scammer, but has anyone else been waiting a REALLY long time to receive theirs in the US? I paid over $100 for the white body and battery cover...I just want to receive it soon.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sway40:
Maybe got held at customs

~ Sent from my GNexus on Aokp ~
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matesims23:
On eBay are they OEM parts or what? I can't find any anywhere...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] androidtoy09:
so, is there a white housing for the GSM version sold in the US?!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rlamontjr:
same boat as you. mine shipped out April 7th. been waiting. i had an order from the UK get here faster.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mprziv:
Yup, got an order from Hong Kong get here in like 5 days...very weird. Glad I'm not alone. I just want to get my hands on the white body. It would be nice if I could get a tracking number...but that isn't happening apparently.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] diablonyc2:
Has anyone seen the white i9520 extended battery cover yet?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mprziv:
not yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mad_vtak:
So i have a white GSM model and i want to change out the silver camera lens for the black? Anyone know where i can get just that one piece?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mprziv:
rb-sale-s has one more day for delivery to come through before I file a claim through ebay/paypal.

How a package can take 5-6 weeks from Europe is beyond me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kms108:
remove it from you old case.

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2 weeks is more that enough, but take into account of custom, they

like to hold the item for a few days.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] malikadnanm:
How's that make sense to you. He has the white model. Original. So he doesn't have an old case. Anyways, black lens on the white phone would look terrible.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonnyg1097:
So I finally found a white housing unit for the Nexus in Canada, unfortunately it's 85 bucks. =/

But if anybody happens to be interested in it here it is http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Genuine-Sams...A_Accessories&hash=item3a7413d46e#ht_882wt_68
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kms108:
sorry i read the post wrong, i thought he had the black, and someone did change the lens on this forum and he really liked it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] the258:
Too many pages to get an actual confirmation but I'm guessing the white GSM housing can be swapped onto Verizons LTE model? I as well wanted to order from rb-sales-s on eBay but from seeing that someone here hasnt gotten theirs for so long makes me hesitate on ordering form that person.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] malikadnanm:
No
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] the258:
Thank you, extended battery here i come.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kms108:
Good luck if you want to try, but you won't be happy.:p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] babymatteo:
Damn...i would like to do this too. I think the black camera housing would match the black screen better.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rlamontjr:
my response from rb-sales about my April 6th order.

Hello.

That the shipments do not arrive until now Sorry. We have to find programs in the United States, unfortunately, must ensure that the maturity of the broadcasts in some regions of extremely long takes - sometimes even up to 5 weeks. Why this is so can not understand wirleider.

We ask to be seen this week, and it should not arrive until Friday, we ask for a short feedback if the shipments have arrived so that we can respond if necessary.

Again, sorry that the articles have not yet arrived.

Yours sincerely,

rb-sale-s
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ficklecycler:
Was this through ebay? If so, its time to get customer support on that. You'll run out of time to dispute before too long.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] filmusikat:
I cannot wait to purchase different colors! This reminds me of my BlackBerry days...I used to go crazy changing out my phone's housing...I am excited to do the same with my Galaxy Nexus (which will be arriving in the mail tomorrow!)

I KNOW its off topic-sorta...but here are some pics of the things I did to my BlackBerry Bold 9000 back then...hoping for the same fun with the Galaxy Nexus :)

OR!!! We could always just paint our own bumpers (or bezels) to a color of our liking if we buy the titanium ones online...=P Just sayin'

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Is this it? Why is it only about $5?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TPU-BUMPER-...ain_0&var=&hash=item43af678646#ht_9702wt_1163
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] roccom33:
DISCLAIMER: If you want to do this, be careful removing and replacing the camera bezel. You have to unbend the metal notches and bend them back when its in place. I fear that they can be broken if not careful enough.

Hopefully this will help people that are thinking about it. I just finished doing it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mad_vtak:
roccom33, where did you just get that once piece? Mind doing a quick little edu?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] androidtoy09:
does this seller ship to the US? I’ve been waiting for someone to sell a white housing for the GN GSM.

Please share the seller’s link. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] roccom33:
I removed it from the original housing.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?_n...w=&item=251033582851&_osacat=0&_ssn=rb-sale-s

I think I've seen that somebody else in this thread hasn't received theirs yet. Mine came fairly quick though. Ordered April 3rd, received April 12th.

EDIT: I added the following disclaimer as it is something I was concerned about while I was doing it.

DISCLAIMER: If you want to do this, be careful removing and replacing the camera bezel. You have to unbend the metal notches and bend them back when its in place. I fear that they can be broken if not careful enough.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] j_mullet:
The price on this is insane. I would love make my gnex different, but at this cost....too much IMO. Will wait to see if that changes.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using my hands.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmtrago:
$88 US for a white housing is absolutely nuts...try like $20 or $30
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonnyg1097:
I agree. But as long as there is a demand for the white housing the price will be high. And I am expecting that demand to be high for a long time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] j_mullet:
I agree. I saw in a post somewhere in Europe a guy went to a Samsung repair depot and there was a scan of his receipt for under 20 euros. Someone is making some bank. If anyone has a link to a more reasonable unit, please post. The itch to try something new in the way of phones is driving me nutty, I think a change like this may subside that itch.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmmajor:
might be a dumb question but does anybody think this would this work with the sprint version?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sway40:
Not being mean but yes dumb question. I don't think even the verizon housing would fit.

~ Sent from my GNexus on Aokp ~
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Flippy125:
Got mine in about two weeks from the seller everybody has been using so far. Started getting scared when I saw posts about a month going by with no delivery but it arrived in perfect condition. I like the texture of the white battery door better than the grey one. Feels smoother and less sticky.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] the258:
I wanted to try it but I'm pretty sure it wont even be a snug fit. That and I have the Otterbox Defender case so it would be useless to even customize it when it will be covered up and protected, the main issue now is battery life.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kms108:
What i'm trying to say is the GSM shell will not fit the verizon model, they are 2 different phones.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ficklecycler:
So for the people looking to swap your chassis...Depending on the condition of your phone, you may be able to sell it, and buy a white one for less of a hit than it would cost to do a body swap on a gray one.

I'm sure one day the white housing will be cheaper and more available.

All the CDMA people are stuck with the chassis you have. Suckas!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ulrih78:
Just did mine
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
Looks good!

For a moment I thought the first picture was a magazine with a white G Nexus as the cover art...lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thePromoter:
hehe I thought that too!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dnlsmy:
After my Original White Nexus took a tumble on concrete a couple of weeks ago, I was heartbroken to discover the white housing to be scratched up as well as some small nicks on the edge of the screen. I bid on a White Housing for about $35, but it finally sold for around $69 + shipping. The German eBay has it on sale for an unbelievable $80ish range. To my pleasant surprise I just nabbed one for $25 shipped from HK, for reference the standard Silver goes for around $20 shipped. Only 2/3 left so BUY NOW! =D

http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Origi...aultDomain_0&hash=item1e6eafd384#ht_631wt_924
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sfox8:
I just ordered one from them too. Hopefully it fits properly.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] modstorm:
Hi! I didn't want to make a new thread for my question and I guess this thread is related....I really like the HTC build quality, is it possible to find a housing that is made of the same material HTC uses (or something similar) ? I read somewhere that an aluminum housing would mess up the signal so im not really sure what material HTC uses.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sway40:
This is a gnexus, if you want an htc phone go buy one. There's only one kind of housing... the nexus housing.

~ Sent from my GNexus on Aokp ~
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mylenthes:
Edit: nvm
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dnlsmy:
The same seller is selling another 6 housing units, but these lack a volume key.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonnyg1097:
I suppose you wouldnt know where to find a white volume key would you? :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
It would have to be a custom made case. The HTC one X has a ceramic casing. Tougher than plastic, however, does not block the internal radios like aluminum does.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] redthunda69:
No volume button is kind of a dealbreaker... I'm gonna wait.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matika:
I just order 4 sets of complete white case for my friends.

The price from taobao is amazing high. One set for 310RMB.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kms108:
do you have a link.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matika:
here. The price dropped now. It is 280RMB now.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=14647362640
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pliind:
For the Lulz, anybody know if there are other housings in different colors to aquire? i love the titanium look but i want to see what else is out there :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joshnichols189:
There aren't any others, but you can paint the housing easily.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nxt:
Is it possible to use our black buttons for the white housing? Or is it built on/bolted and can't remove?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mendezj666:
I believe the buttons just pop out so you can use your regular black buttons if you choose. There's videos on how to take it apart and its very easy and you'll see how the buttons come out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dnlsmy:
Buttons pop out, both Volume Rocker and Power Button.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nxt:
Where you located? If you're in USA, wanna sell one of those to me?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dislplin01:
Yea I am in the US looking for a white houseing for the gsm model I got from google
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonnyg1097:
You know what would be kinda neat looking? if you were to get the white housing and then use a black volume and power button as like accent pieces and at the same time using the black part of the camera housing.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nxt:
Yeah that's what I was planning to do, but the current ebay auction has no white battery cover :(.

I'll wait till a full housing is available again and I'll do black volume/power buttons/camera, and everything else white.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] daewond3r:
I had my phone plugged in at work this past week and some building management goof got his foot caught in my charging cable and yanked it off my desk (while I was in a meeting). Got a nice little crack in the housing. Work didn't seem to keen on replacing my phone so hopefully they'll be cool with buying me a new housing.

Anyone purchase from this ebay seller?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/25103820010...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648#ht_3327wt_1219
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
Their rating looks good and for $2 you can insure it with a tracking number... plus free tools. I would say go for it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonnyg1097:
So I ordered one of the housing units from the url of the guy that was saying that the volume button wouldnt be included, figuring I would use the volume from my current housing unit or id buy a second one from somewhere and paint it or something (truth be told it was kinda an impulse buy and didnt think it through) ... but in any case it came today and to my surprise it included a volume button!

I did ask the seller after I purchased if he knew where I could get a volume button and he said that if he had any that he would include it with the order anyways so I guess he got some to include.

Here are some pics:

I did have to buy the door seperately so once that arrives I will then be putting it all on at the same time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Clyzm:
I've been interested in this for a little bit, but I keep seeing that the GSM version doesn't have a white battery door for the 2000mAh extended battery. Has anyone been able to track one down yet?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dislplin01:
Hey man let me know.how.that goes if it was easy, did you run into problems , was anything wrong after cause I want to know ???
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonnyg1097:
Yea for sure, once the battery cover comes I will post pics of how it looks and the process if it was easy or not. In the meantime I guess I will be brushing up on how to take off the housing properly (the other steps other than just taking the 6 screws out).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] atlman28:
I ordered the housing from the same seller and mine did not come with the volume rocker. I should have sent a message, but I did not. I just used the volume and power buttons from the original housing. It took about 10 mins to swap the housings. Here are some photos.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dislplin01:
Lol sweet thanks man I am so stoked I just checked my tracking info and my phone will be here by tomorrow end of day
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonnyg1097:
Wow that looks pretty good, I am almost tempted to give it a shot with the one that I have....almost. :p

Seeing as you just did yours, I have a question; what tool(s) did you use to pop off the housing from the phone? I was watching this one earlier and the guy was using guitar picks to get it done and he needed a few wedged in there to get it off. All I got is the blue thing (in the pic I posted) that came with the housing that has that thin of a edge to get it wedged in there.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] atlman28:
Yea, sorry I didn't remove the pics from my post. I used that blue tool they sent with the housing. You just have to take your time with it as the tool is a little weak, but it worked. Once you take the screws out it is very easy to get that tool between the housing and the screen. The top right corner was the easiest to come off and you just have to carefully work it around the edge of the phone. I went around the phone about two or three times carefully lifting the housing away from the screen. That is the main reason why it took about 10 mins to replace. Once the housing comes off everything else is simple and snaps back into place. One thing though... I watched the same vid. When he removed the sticker from the pogo pins I noticed that the sticker was there in the original housing and I left it there in the white housing.

Let me know if you would like me to explain anything in more detail. I will be checking this thread for more questions.

It's like I have a new phone!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] atlman28:
Just so people know... I got my white battery door from this site. It was cheaper then what I have seen on ebay. It took about 2 weeks to arrive. I am in the US. $12.99 plus shipping.

http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-back-cover-white/

Now if I could find a white extended battery cover.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Brianosoreass:
I have the i515 version (CDMA verizon) and I am looking to turn mine white. Anybody have a site that sells this. Cannot find it on ebay.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] atlman28:
I have not seen the white housing for the i515 version. The only thing I have seen is the white extended battery backdoor for the i515. You can find some links in this thread in the first post.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1692836&highlight=galaxy+nexus+white
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] daewond3r:
Anyone experience or hear of denim staining the white housing? I assume the hard plastic won't fall victim to it but I figured I'd ask. My jeans have ruined a few clear/white cases in their days.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joshnichols189:
No, it should be fine. I had a problem where my blue ink pen was leaking and it got on my hands and transferred to the housing nicely. I caught it fast though and was able to wipe it off.