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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sway40:
no for the millionth time

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dellybelly:
Looks like rb-sale is the best option at the moment. Going to try my luck bidding. Someone in the US could make some decent cash if they could get their hands on some for the US market.

Too bad I just came back from my trip to asia before I got my gnex :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matesims23:
Never saw that anywhere... just curious why

Sent from my Droid RAZR Maxx
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dellybelly:
it's all over the thread; even a picture of why. It's pretty simple; they are different phones. CDMA is a different shape therefore it won't fit. Im not trying to be a douche, but it's an easy one to find.

See here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=26262334&postcount=227

here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=26240338&postcount=223

here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=28419018&postcount=401

And for reference purposes:

All of this is pulled from this thread :/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matesims23:
Understood... thanks

Sent from my Droid RAZR Maxx
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slapshot591:
I will say, in order to use the search feature, it does require one to have a Ph.D..... :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ET3RNA4:
Ok, So I've basically read this entire thread and I still haven't found a legit supplier in the US. Anyone have an update on this? Still nothing on craigslist..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kms108:
never mine who sells it, your lucky to even find one and allowed to buy it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ET3RNA4:
There has to be someone!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stacio88:
Part4repair.com had them for a while but now are out of stock.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ET3RNA4:
Decent website, but as you said it is out of stock.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HTC HD2 MAN:
ET3RNA4 is looking for a seller in the U.S.

Parts4repair is definitely not in the U.S. ( http://www.parts4repair.com/pages/Contact-Us.html ) :p

I ordered one for myself from Dealrepairs.com, but they aren't in the U.S either. I can still wait though haha. I think dealrepairs and parts4repair work together. I don't think its a coincidence that they both have them sold out and are located right next to eachother in the same place.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ET3RNA4:
What about that Ebay listing r-sales from Russia/Germany or wherever it is...Seems legit, and it supposedly comes with white power and volume rocker buttons...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HTC HD2 MAN:
rb-sales? Hmm. Well, I say it's legit and there was a user in this thread who did a brief review of there housing and battery cover from them. Let me find it. You can buy it in a bundle for ~$100 which also includes the battery cover, but you cant buy the bezel by itself. Your best bet is bidding.

http://stores.ebay.com/rb-sale-s/_i.html?_nkw=I9250&submit=Search&_sid=58434007

I personally dont mind if my order from dealrepairs comes with the buttons or not. If they do come with it, I'll use it. If they dont. I'll use the black/gray ones I have right now. It'll give it character :D

Edit: the review, my lord! http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=28877516&postcount=450
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ET3RNA4:
oh man does it look nice! I really want the entire phone to be white (including volume and power) that way it looks 100% white, and not a cheap ghetto type of thing. A couple days ago (or was it yesterday) there was a bid for $57.00 including the back case and housing including the power button and volume rocker...not bad if you ask me from r-sales...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HTC HD2 MAN:
I think it'll look pretty well with black/gray buttons. Also, I'll be having a good old case covering it haha. You calling my style ghetto? How dare you haha just kdding/

This exact case too: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1562525&page=6
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheMilkManz:
My housing has came in so I will be posting pics tonight on how it went and the quality of it.

I bought my back battery door off Ebay and the white housing on chinagadgetland.com. Since it did not come with the buttons I will be using the original titanium colored ones. We'll see how it goes!! :)

...

Finally home and changed the housing out. I love the change! I kept the original buttons as you can see and I think it looks great. The product itself came packaged in bubblewrap and is pretty decent quality. No complaints here, check it out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ET3RNA4:
Good luck and I look forward to seeing your pictures ...and btw that case does look very nice.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheMilkManz:
Sorry about the sideways pics :-/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BananaPhone69:
Is everyone sold out at this point?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kms108:
check some of the links provided, they are still available.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slapshot591:
Here you go if you want a complete package. Happy Bidding!

http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw...kw=original&_osacat=0&_armrs=1&_ssn=rb-sale-s

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GUISE!!!!!!

Check this link out. You can piece a whole housing kit together for about 45eur or ~$55 USD.

http://stellatech.com/articles.php?cid=10382
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kms108:
there are some Buy it now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slapshot591:
yeah but why would you even want to pay that much more.... if you happend to take the time to bid on one, you can get one for somewhere between 50 and 60EUR versus spending 85EUR (first Buy it Now I saw) on the same damn thing?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stacio88:
I just ordered one from stellatech.com and just the housing w/o the battery cover came out to $52. I already have a white GNex so I don't need the battery cover.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] leoingle:
I think this pretty much does it for me being on Verizon. I'm sick of getting screwed being with them. I get screwed because AOSP has problems on CDMA, I get screwed because CDMA phones are always different than GSM. I get screwed because Verizon has to control everything. (Still waiting on my official JB release). I get screwed because they want to lock bootloaders (i.e. SGS3). I'm done with them. I cant wait for my contract to end. I live on the outskirts of Houston, so i dont see reception advantages with Verizon over the other big 3. Dont know if I am going to go with T-Mo or ATT, but i'm going to one of them. EFF VERIZON

/fustrated rant
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dellybelly:
Ebays your best bet as others mentioned; I just won an auction there for about 55 bucks with shipping. It's weird too; ive been watching them for a few days and some go for over $80 then others go for $50. I did snipe at the end to get it; but i just made my best offer with like 10 seconds to go.

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I know off topic; but once I started traveling to other countries many years ago I realized I could never use a CDMA carrier; it's such a chore and much more expensive. I personally would go with T-Mo with all service availability being equal (I have tmo). They are the most unlocked friendly carrier around and their 4G is decent.

Only problem is you only have two GSM choices in the US, but I generally didn't have a problem with ATT but their pricing was a tad higher.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ulver:
Good call! I'm so glad that I'm contract free.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] quahog_convo:
Got mine today from rb and it came with the buttons like he said. Pretty easy to install.

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Link for your homescreen setup? :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ulver:
Got my housing in today from rb sales. I couldn't believe how easy it was to install. I love the white. I'll just miss my extended battery.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ulver:
By the way, it shipped on the 7th and got it today (20th). I was also able to install it without messing up my screen protector.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] greyphil:
I ordered my case from rb 2 days ago and I just finished installing it. Very fast delivery =)

Now I have to find a white Backplate for my extended Battery and everything is perfect!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] leoingle:
Well, I have been on Howard forums reading a lot about SimpleMobile StraightTalk, it seems if you are moderate with your data use you are okay. And you are good if you get an ATT phone for ST or T-Mo phone for SM. I have talked to plenty who have those set ups and get between 4 and 10 on ST.

Sent from my Atari 2600.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dellybelly:
Do they make white extended battery plates?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ulver:
They don't
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] farfromovin:
That seems ridiculously fast. Where are you located and did you spring for some expedited shipping option? I paid for mine Friday and the status has changed to shipped on eBay. I'm not really expecting it to hit the states for a couple weeks unless I'm missing something here...

-edit- I see your in Germany, just as with RB. Makes sense lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] greyphil:
First time it has been of a use to life in this country... But this means they are progressing it very fast, also makes the insane price more reasonable...

The new look is amazing, together with jelly bean it's like I have a whole new phone. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DPU16:
This. I used ST for a few months, it was the exact same as the AT&T service I switched to. If you are the only one on a plan (IE don't have a family plan), there is no better way to do it. The best way to buy off contract phones is locally (in my experience). There are always dumb people selling high end phones, especially in college towns. Combine the two and you save enough money to always have the best phone :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] deanesn:
I just got my white housing from dealrepairs.com and to be honest I'm not too happy. The housing has 2 dings that are pretty noticeable and one more on the silver camera part. The housing was packaged good so i know it wasn't damaged during delivery. Other then that I'm pretty happy with the white housing. The phone looks awesome.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HTC HD2 MAN:
Makes me a bit worried for my order I made from them too :/

When did you order and when did you receive it? Also, did it come with buttons?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] deanesn:
Ordered on the 12th and just got it today. I emailed them. Let's see if they respond. Maybe it's just bad apple.

No buttons from dealrepairs. I got the buttons from stellatech.com
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BTslo:
This is what I received from chinagadgetland:

Note: That is not the microphone hole. lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] deanesn:
Omg. I guess i should be happy for what i got then.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Lol maybe it a air ventilation home...could be

How long did yours take for shipping?? US or Canada??
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tyrellcorpnexus:
the white nexus looks pretty snazzy, but i keep my phone in a black TPU case most of the time so doesnt matter. and i think even a clear TPU wouldn't look the best with this. or am i wrong?

i'm glad they kept the front black even on white models. Would look odd otherwise.

I wonder if google will ever offer white nexii on their site?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
My feeling is that I can't wait for the white case to come out for toro so I can stop using my TPU cruzerlite case. The TPU cases don't protect the screen, only the housing. So my thought is that if the phones case itself is interchangeable I wouldn't have to hide the beauty of the phone and when it gets banged up, just swap in a new one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheMilkManz:
Wow that sucks...mine came from them in great condition. I guess its a hit or miss with them. They are copies coming from china after all..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Asylum1621:
I know that it's been addressed a hundred times already, none of the changeouts shown on this page are applicable to the Verizon Galaxy Nexus (i-515). I'll probably check back on this thread from time to time, so if anyone ever comes across a white conversion for sale that will work with the VZW Galaxy Nexus, please post or PM me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] looneylu:
I just want to say damn you to whoever outbid me earlier today for the white housing!!!!! I almost got it for under $50!!!!! lol:laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tayutama:
Doubt it was me then as I won one for $45.92 around 9 hours ago
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dream5hift:
I keep getting outbid over $50 and not many auctions ending soon.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lubz0r:
Mine was shipped 3 days ago and just received it today.

Must admit i think it looks pretty awesome, was a bit tricky to replace because i didnt quite have the right tools, i managed to do it in about 15 mins.

I bought it from rb-sale-s at Ebay, i didnt have the patience for bidding so i bought the 70 Euro Pack.

Added some quickly snapped pictures.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slapshot591:
You really only need a jewelers-sized Phillips screwdriver. The housing can be pulled right off after removing the 6 screws.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lcryan:
Is there a major design difference between the i515 (verizon) and the i9250 (other) that would prevent me from using the back enclosure and back battery panel that are specifically compatible with i9250.

AKA can i order this f'in thing from ebay and get it to work with my piece of **** verizon nexus

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Sa..._Oberschalen_Designfolien&hash=item3a75314f56
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] asianrage:
The Verizon version is thicker.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] saintsmmx:
From a couple of pages back
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] homesik_alien:
Sorry if this has been asked before - does anyone know if the housing from rb-sales is OEM?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] greyphil:
It is an original Samsung piece, if that's what you want to know.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dream5hift:
Finally won a bid for a good price. $55 shipped. Now gotta wait like 2 weeks receive.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] youngr:
just wish more sellers had the white housing for sale like rb-sales has. oh well.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] homesik_alien:
So how are rb-sales able to get hold of a bulk load and then sell them? I can understand if the housings are copies from China.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kms108:
all the shells are made in china, it's a back door sales for a bulk buy, as samsung wont sell them as a spare part, you need to return the phone for samsung to install.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] g.davis17:
Hey everyone, just thought I would let everyone know that stellatech.com has the white housing and white power button and white volume rocker.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] homesik_alien:
Yes but no stock for the housing like the sellers on taobao which I have kept asking and they keep saying they don't know when they will have any. Well, I've bought one from rb-sales and looking forward to a white nexus in the coming weeks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kms108:
Thats because you were too late, as soon as it gets posted it's will get sold out, they had 5 in just 2 days ago when I last looked into this site..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] farfromovin:
Got my rb kit in the mail today. Reasonable shipping times from Germany. All the pieces look perfect. Very happy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] got556:
I've ordered a white VZW door and going to be painting my gnex body soon. If anyone doesn't want their silver camera cover I'll gladly pay shipping to me and maybe throw in a couple dollars so I can use it instead of the black camera cover.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gideonMorrison:
I bought an original Gnex White the other day, here, in the Netherlands. Truly a gorgeous phone. Probably the best looking phone ever designed (especially in white). Produced July 2012, so brand spanking new. No bs with screen issues, I'm extremely surprised. White is truly white and no banding, discoloration or other abnormalities. The only issue I have is that it's yakjuxw, so I guess I will need to flash to yakju...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] homesik_alien:
Got mine today from rb sale-s. Took a week to arrive. Installation was as smooth as butter. Put on a new screen protector for good measure. The white Nexus was really designed for storm troopers :) Nice.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] got556:
Well so my supplies doesn't go to waste...I'm gonna order a few more housings for us CDMA guys. Let me know if you're interested. Can probably get four or five out of one can of paint.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] agentpower:
What will you paint it with? Wont it have a sticky texture look and feel to it after paint?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SmiLey497:
I have joined you, white housing brothers.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dkotoric:
hmm i wish i could have that google battery door

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] got556:
Going to try duplicolor vinyl paint and also try matte krylon fusion. Whichever one turns out best I will then have my answer.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] got556:
You technically can if you look up the battery door thread about gruver (I think that's the name of the company.)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dkotoric:
u have link to the thread

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] got556:
Sorry, I was at work earlier and got busy.

Here ya go.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1617905
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] agentpower:
I'd be interested in a Verizon one that's white. Post results of your paint jobs once you get it done!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] got556:
Will do....I'm changing my choice on paint however. Going to use SEM Vinyl paint in gloss white. SHOULD turn out good, but we'll see. I will definitely post the results...but it's going to be a week or two. 7 day straight work week and lots of other non work related stuff going on and being Im on call 24/7 to Uncle Sam I can't have my phone down too long.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] farfromovin:
SEM is da bomb. I'm sure it'll be beautiful!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] homesik_alien:
Gloss black would be cool too.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] masterxchief:
I'd be interested, how much are you looking to sell these for?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matesims23:
If anyone makes a white Verizon galaxy nexus I'm interested in trading

Sent from my Galaxy S3
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] got556:
I will be but it's gonna be a little bit before they're completed....at least the housings...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bill12690:
did this to a friends phone the other day. Better get some REALLY white paint, lol. Turns out when he finally put the back cover one it, the battery cover was still whiter than the phone slightly.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mbh87:
Or just paint the door along with the body.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] agentpower:
I'd be interested in that trade.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bill12690:
Wanted to keep the Samsung and verizon (preferably google really) logos. Looked a bit more official.

I'm going to wrap mine in white carbon fiber vinyl, just waiting on the vinyl to show up. If thats a fail I may modify a white GSM body to fit the LTE version. It's been done, the guy said it was a hack job but I don't mind cutting up the inside as long as it still looks good.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mbh87:
Make a stencil that says google/samsung and hit it with some silver/grey paint. The VZW logo can go.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I bought the white housing without button from chinabudgetland. Shipping took 16 days to Toronto Canada. Everything was great. Even got a discount from the owner. Now of time to spray paint the button. Will post pic soon
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sanyokt4j:
hey since this thread seems to have some of you getting the white buttons i'm wondering if anyone would be willing to sell me their black ones?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matesims23:
U interested

Sent from my Galaxy S3
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] daytonahemi08:
I'd like one if u have any left!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] got556:
Paint should be here next week. Going to try it on mine first and them if all goes well I will order 10 or so middle housings for us vzw guys and get those painted up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] got556:
Okay, waiting on the white vinyl screen protector and VZW white battery door, but here it is with SEM Gloss White Vinyl Paint.

Going to order 5 to 10 of these middle housings and paint them white. Then I'll put them up on the MP. Didn't have my light box or tripod out, so sorry for the fuzziness.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matesims23:
That is sick! I want it

Sent from my Galaxy S3
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] homesik_alien:
I'm interested to see it with the white screen protector but I imagine it's best left as it in black
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] got556:
I'm almost positive I will agree with you...but for $5 on Amazon, I figured I would try.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matesims23:
If u want to get rid of it I have my s3 I would trade

Sent from my Galaxy S3
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] got556:
Thanks for the offer bro, but I'm gathering the S3 and Verizon are not working out too well. But if you have a GNEX I'll gladly sell you a white housing for VZW. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matesims23:
What do u mean? My s3 works perfectly

Sent from my Galaxy S3

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Also do u have a link to the screen cover

Sent from my Galaxy S3
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] got556:
I mean with the locked BL's and the hackery/workarounds for the CDMA/VZW GSIII's.

And here is the link

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00840KNBO/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matesims23:
You might get some crazy offers for a white out...

Sent from my Galaxy S3
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] got556:
lol ya. :)

Well I just ordered 8 CDMA/VZW i515 middle housings and they said they should be in between August 28th and September 11th.

ETA: Just hope the battery door matches the paint on the body. The body was painted with a "gloss white" but it's more of a satin finish with a bit of sheen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matesims23:
Well when u get them all done I may have a nexus by then... I'm curious to see the white screen cover...

Sent from my Galaxy S3
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] got556:
Okay and hope you do. Yes the Nexus is a little outdated, but I'm rolling Nexus devices from here on out. Especially being on Verizon and their Nazi like control on bootloaders and updates.

Just bulk ordered guitar picks also and will include 5 or so with every housing so people will have an easier time removing the housing from the screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matesims23:
That is what makes me nervous not real tech savvy like that

Sent from my Galaxy S3
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Trekfan422991:
anyone notice how rb sales has a ton of them for sale now... and they start the bidding really low... like 1.57 euro??? 6 euro shipping...

nobody outbid me!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hunter-Eastland:
I know I'm a little late but if you have an extra for Verizon that would be great willing to pay top dollar!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dream5hift:
Just installed mine and it is awesome! White makes the phone look so much better. I was able to detach the top left screen and wedged a credit card in. I pulled the top housing as far out I could and used a small flat head to pry off the top right. Pulling out the housing to the bottom was a breeze. I put more force than you guys would but I know its just the tabs detaching and I'm used to removing housing on other phones.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jnunz:
I bought the housing from rb-sales and when i put it on it feels like the top corner near the camera sits just a tad bit lower than the other corners.

anyone else notice that? or maybe something got jammed up?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dinoc:
Is there a kit with everything (housing+ back cover) same materials and colors without needing to paint anything or something ...?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] got556:
Well back to the drawing board. I'll post pics later but when I painted the vzw housing I didn't have a factory white battery cover. I now have one and I must say the cover is a truly gloss or alpine white and when next to the housing I painted makes the housing look like a gloss egg white. So I will be getting a few more different colors of white and brands so I can get the closest match possible to the factory battery cover.

Just trying to keep u guys informed.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Trekfan422991:
Just bid on mine from rb sales... how long did it take for you if your in the U.S. to get it...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dream5hift:
Mine was shipped July 27 and got it yesterday. So about 2 weeks to Cali.