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[Nexus 6 Accessories] Pilz:
There's a rubber paint that I saw at home depot for random stuff like painting your rims and dumb things and its made by krylon if I recall correctly. There is also a sand textured paint for outdoor decor which looked interesting. I'll have to see which one I want before I buy the back.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Pliind:
PlastiDip :)
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Pilz:
Someone tried that with the dbrand skin and it started to flake after a couple of days.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] PaisanNYC:
I have to agree, PlastiDip doesn't work well for something being handled as much as a phone, even if you sandpaper the item for better adhesion before painting
[Nexus 6 Accessories] radeonboy:
How long did the back cover take to arrive at your doorstep? It'd be nice to do the conversion before I head off for vacation in a week or so from now. :)
[Nexus 6 Accessories] bigmike2424:
Shipping from NJ only took 3 days to get to me in Texas.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] gcng:
Thanks for this. Just ordered one!
[Nexus 6 Accessories] mustyrash:
does anyone know if replacing the white back with one of these blue ones will void any kind of warranty?
[Nexus 6 Accessories] kylez64:
Technically yes but if you put the oem cover back on okay you shouldn't have a problem.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] radeonboy:
So my replacement part arrived yesterday. The Nexus stickers are definitely inferior to the ones on my MB back (one of the 4 stickers that make the 'x' letter was stuck on backwards =.=). Both backs were Rev. A (CW is dated 2014/10/10, MB one is 2014/10/07), but the overall quality is a lot better on the MB back. The stickers are applied very differently - the CW back has cheap stickers (think cheap toy stickers), whereas the MB ones look like there's some strong adhesive keeping the letters in place. I suspect these spare parts popping up on EBay are probably rejected parts that don't meet quality standards, or are super early batches from the production process. The Motorola logo in the dimple looks slightly off as well but that's very minor.

The color itself is off-white, there's a grey-ish tint to it (not as white as the Nexus 5). My camera can't catch the color difference though

Anyway photos below! (And yes I did accidentally chip the metal in the process :()
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Droidslife:
is it really worth all that trouble just to swap the back cover? when you could have waited for the color you wanted to be instock before ordering the phone itself.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] mustyrash:
With me this makes sense since I don't like the blue aluminium on the blue one but I like the blue back, I like the silver aluminium in the white one but not the white back so I've purchased the white and considering this but I think I'm just gonna get a dbrand instead
[Nexus 6 Accessories] DieGo316:
Not everybody pay full retail, on tmo they only got the blue one, also on att and sprint
[Nexus 6 Accessories] radeonboy:
I would've waited for the CW one if I could, but I'm leaving my home country (Canada) for a couple months and GPS won't ship these things fast enough (if you're lucky to score a white one in the first place). The fastest option was to buy a MB model at a carrier outright and do this retrofit.

After the swap it turns out I don't like the white back anyway so I just reverted back to my MB back. The adhesive was strong enough to keep the old part in place, but the strength is not as good (though fairly minor - YMMV).
[Nexus 6 Accessories] clninja:
Why not just put a white DBrans skin on it? Much easier and you don't have to tear apart ur new phone
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Droidslife:
yea the dbran skin would have been the better option, no risk of damaging the phone.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] kylez64:
It's always fun to change it up after some time being used to a color. I changed out the the Gnexus grey housing with the white after a while of use and it felt like I had a new phone. Also if your device is scratched/chipped on the back its nice to be able to make it look brand new with 15$ and 10 spare minutes.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] oastjc:
damn u crazy. legit
[Nexus 6 Accessories] jimburke57:
I'm not sure what the back cover is made out of, but anyone who has a white replacement might be able to dye it using Rit dye. A lot of people use it for dying keycaps and various other plastic objects. The only part I am unsure of, would be dying it with the adhesive covers still on. You may need to use acetone with water for the dye to take, and that would ruin the adhesive.

Just a thought for anyone who is adventurous enough. I doubt I'll try it, unless I know it would work.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] obsanity:
I'm wondering if anyone had tried this one:

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=371220928238&alt=web

It doesn't have any branding but I'm wondering if it's made out of better, non slip material.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] stumpy352:
The black does seem to have a soft touch look to it doesn't it.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] suzook:
So does my midnight blue stock cover. I'm sure we will eventually have a soft, non slip back. Hoping at least.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] obsanity:
I'm going to try ordering it. I'll post back when I get it.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] obsanity:
So after asking questions to some of those auctions selling the back plates it turns out that none of those marked black are actually black. Several of them replied saying they are midnight blue.

However, the one I purchased is a bit different than the original back on my Nexus 6. The Nexus logo seems to be made out of different metallic color and is also more recessed than the original. The plastic material is also different, more like the TPU material.

Also, removing the original plate was extremely difficult. The plastic piece they sent with it did not work to lift it and I've even tried another plastic tool for cases I had. The only way to get it off is to use a small metal flathead screwdriver at the corner. Once the corner is up you can use a plastic knife to go around. I wouldn't recommend pealing it off just from one side because of the center piece underneath which wants to stick to the back and is bending outward. Peal both bottom and top working your way towards the center carefully checking for the small cable near the volume and power buttons.

After replacing it I took some photos with my Canon Rebel T3 of the new back, the old and my case to give you an idea between textures.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] suzook:
Is it more grippy like tpu?
[Nexus 6 Accessories] obsanity:
It is a little, but because the sides are still slippery I'm not sure it makes much difference.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] knitler:
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[Nexus 6 Accessories] dowenprs:
Just thought I'd point this out, looks like the middle housings are becoming available on eBay. I ordered the white one, will report back once it arrives. My plan is to convert my blue ATT N6 to a white unmarked N6.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/25177448814...49&var=550699842251&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Again, i'll report back once it arrives.

Thanks

Dan
[Nexus 6 Accessories] 3's&7's:
$11 for an OEM on eBay, easy install, and wiped out the last trace of AT&T here.

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Blow dryer and it peels right off...took 30 secs to remove here.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] obsanity:
Yeah, I thought about that after the fact but then again, the blow dryer was the reason why my letters started to peal off after using it to remove a dbrand skin.

Unless you're going to trash the back you're pealing I would recommend a cold remove.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] knitler:
I odored one and a white back. Please let me know when yours arrives. Mine is due Feb 10th.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] bulvine420:
Got mine and can't pry back off with any of my phone tools so I ordered an isesamo from amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00792JJK4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Did the blow dryer thing that bigmike did and got it open with a guitar pick easy.:D thanks bigmike
[Nexus 6 Accessories] treem:
Look to this one

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Back-Battery-Cover-for-Motorola-Nexus-6-Housing-Door-Replacement-Parts-for-Google-Nexus-6/622139_32243443564.html
[Nexus 6 Accessories] bulvine420:
Finished!
[Nexus 6 Accessories] gcng:
Me three!
[Nexus 6 Accessories] PanBitco:
Hey people! This is my first post here!

After ordering Nexus 6 as a second phone to my iphone 6 (went through a decision of either leaving iphone and getting moto x or staying with iphone and getting something bigger as a second phone) I have ordered nexus 6 in white 64 gig. Now after looking and touch my friends moto x with leather back I have had an idea stuck in my mind finding a way to actually swap the back cover for a leather back, so that it will be a same-looking thing as moto x. All the options that I have found first were to get a skin, then I found an actual leather skin on slickwraps. Now waiting for it to arrive. I am considering to taking the original back of and seeing if sticking the actual leather instead of the back will work if not, will try to take down some layers of plastic (from the original back) with sanding it and then sticking leather onto it.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] phenix14:
Just so everyone knows, there is a much easier way to remove the back. If you pull the SIM card tray out there is a pinhole in the frame. You can stick something through there to push the back cover off enough to get a guitar pick or plastic pry tool in there. Not sure if the stock SIM removal tool is long enough but I was able to push it off with my Moto X SIM removal tool. This way you don't risk damaging the back with razors and screwdrivers or whatever other crazy stuff you have laying around...
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Pilz:
Could you post a picture of the hole you are talking about? I'm curious to see because I'm going to remove my back here shortly.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] phenix14:
The best I could get... If the screen is facing you it's on the back left of the sim slot.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] rx2mazda:
http://xdaforums.com/nexus-6/accessories/slickwraps-natural-install-t3018388 :good:
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Pilz:
I appreciate it, I'm going to give it a try soon so I want to make sure I'm prepared.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] rlamontjr:
bit the bullet and ordered the black back cover. I really like it. feels like my black nexus 5.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] FoneWatcher:
Brave man.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Krunk83:
Just ordered a white. Thanks for the info!
[Nexus 6 Accessories] wolfen69:
I'd just as soon put a skin on it. Too much work just to change the color. Plus there's more color and pattern options with skins. (including white)
[Nexus 6 Accessories] FoneWatcher:
I hear ya. I won't even go that far any more. These are me new favorites. 30 seconds to apply, 10 seconds to remove, no challenge:D
[Nexus 6 Accessories] wolfen69:
Btw, you can get that case and other colors for $2.69 here: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free...ola-Nexus-6-Phone-Cases-Fits/32275041195.html

And Spigen Neo Hybrid clones here for $3.39 http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2015...-Cell-Phone-Cover-Back-Cases/32283649636.html I ordered one of these.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] bulvine420:
Yea but then the blue M logo looks retarded.

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Also you can use blow dryer to make it easier.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] wolfen69:
How so? Mine looks just fine. The skin has the M cutout and it went on perfectly. If you don't like it, don't use one. Just like changing backs isn't for me. To each their own.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] psychomaniac189:
dude. I might just get a case for that price. Thanks for the link!

It looks ok. I got the matte black and it doesn't stick out so much. the blue is really dark.

any update on the housing? i found this link just now. how would this work? I would just like to replace the outer blue metal to white.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/301595833737?lpid=82&chn=ps
[Nexus 6 Accessories] jobewright:
Just did this and decided to share a few pics as well.

I saw a few people talking about using razorblades, but I found a video that points out a hole in the back of the sim slot, once the tray is removed. The most terrigying part for me was that the black plate under the back and above the battery seemed to want to come off with the adhesive, but after a bit of wiggling, everything just worked. My fear was that something wouldn't be aligned, as I'm terrible with applying decals or skins, but this thing went in EASY. I see most people getting them on ebay but I found mine on strive mobile repairs (no link since I'm new) for 30ish with two day shipping and tools.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] FoneWatcher:
Nice work.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] jobewright:
Thanks. Only complaint that I have is that before figuring out the sim hole thing, I scratched some of the metal on the bottom of the phone trying to figure out how to get into it. For me, this has been something I've wanted to do since I got the phone from at&t. The last vestige of at&t is finally gone from this thing. LOL. I'm seriously considering getting another at some point and painting it/customizing it before doing the swap.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] nooganator:
Has anyone tried the colored back that they sell at ali express? Im kind of thinking of getting one.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/High...g-Door-Shell-Replacement-for/32370484941.html
[Nexus 6 Accessories] mustyrash:
No moto dimple, other than that looks good but I'd rather get a dbrand skin in those colours or buy thin, cheap tpu cases and a few dbrand skins and sawp them around moto g style.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Arak-Nafein:
Plastidip takes 7 days to fully cure.

I dipped my motorcycle several months ago and it's still fine (My knees rub on one of the dipped areas). Plastidip will scuff easily, but it's pretty durable if applied correctly. (I recommend at least 6 heavy layers, 30-45 minutes between each layer, sprayed from no further than 10 inches) I dipped a phone case as well and it's still holding up great months later. It looks kinda crappy from all the scuffs, but it isn't "flaking off". Plastidip doesn't "flake" at all. It's like plastic, it stretches and tears, but it doesn't flake, unless sprayed improperly.

The only problem with plastidip is if you're digging something sharp into it. So, if you had your phone and your keys in the same pocket(You monster!) you could potentially wear a hole into the dip.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Pilz:
You quoted a really old post of mine... I was referencing what another member posted if you search the OP
[Nexus 6 Accessories] jordy787:
do the rma nexus 6 come with a different imei then your old one?
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Krunk83:
I disconnected the button and power wire accidentally while removing my back plate. Anyone know how it reconnects? It's the part where the tape covers the piece.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] icase81:
Theres a little tab on the larger connector that flips up. Flip it up, insert the other cable under it, and push the tab back down.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] jason.912:
Thanks to this I now have a "Moto X Pro"..... Well minus the moto feature sets, but hey Nexus is better anyway.

Excuse the crappy photo quality, my daughters iPad camera isn't that great.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] ggmask:
Where'd you get the Moto X Pro back? I think I'm gonna do the same thing.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] tengtengvn:
Just swapped mine with the white color. Love it.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Galaxysm:
Where did you get the white back cover??
[Nexus 6 Accessories] ajsmsg78:
You can always head over to Dbrand's website and buy the decals for the back cover. They are high quality and feel like whatever texture you get. Here's my N6.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Quetzalcoalt_Lp:
Thank you!! I swapped mine too from the blue to the white one!
[Nexus 6 Accessories] anirudh412:
Any idea where I can get just the adhesive? Want to change back to the original blue back.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Xmortal:
How do I change the MAC address in Sony Xperia Go? I've tried many methods, but neither one works for me.

Sony Xperia Go ST27a

Android Version:4.1.2

Compilation:6.2.A.1.100

Rooted:Yes

Bootloader:Unlocked

Company:Movistar Venezuela
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] honest1212:
Anyone know how to enter into Diag mode with GPe ROM flashed on Sprint M8?

The usual code, ##3424# does not work. Also *#*#3424#*#* doesnt work either.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Magnum_Enforcer:
You don't, unless you're on a Sense ROM.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] EVOuser94:
Unless you have EPST you dont do those codes
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] honest1212:
So how to get EPST?

This makes me wonder on how it happens on the Sprint GPe device itself?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] honest1212:
Found a way to put in Diag mode:

echo 1 > /sys/class/android_usb/f_diag/on
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] EVOuser94:
Nice!
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] saviola123:
Please explain how to do it, I'm kinda noob in these things :confused:
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] EVOuser94:
It appears he used terminal commands on board the Android device
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcclow:
Hello All,

I have a Nexus 9 running Lollipop 5.0 (LRX21R). I have rooted it using both NRT v1.9.9 and the Unified Android Toolkit v1.3.3 and installed TWRP, but left the stock ROM on it (I just like deleting the stuff I don't use). It roots just fine and SuperSU installs just fine. I am able to use apps that require root (AdFree, Titanium Backup, ES File Explorer, etc.) fine for the first few days and then all of a sudden the "Grant" button in the dialog box that pops up when an app request root access from SuperSU won't let me press it. I can press "Deny" just fine, but the "Grant" button will not respond to my finger or a stylus. Strange thing is, apps that I have granted root access to will still work, but I am unable to give new apps permission.

The only way around this is to re-root and then the same things happens all over again after a few days of running the tablet. Has anyone else experienced this and if not, what am I doing wrong?!

Thanks!

Jeremy
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cor_mann:
Do you have Lux enabled by any chance? Not exactly sure why, but Lux was the culprit when I couldn't click on the install button for manually downloaded apps. I just pause Lux, click the button, then unpause it. Its seems to affect prompts that overlay the screen.

Then again, your issue could be totally unrelated.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ayoraider07:
Lux was the culprit on my tablet as well. But my workaround was always pressing home button when superuser request popped up...then opened up SuperSU and manually changed deny to grant.. Thanks for the heads up about lux, I thought LP was just interfering all along lol
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcclow:
I did have Lux enabled...you must have ESP.

I just re-rooted so I'll give it a go without Lux for a few days and once I'm sure SuperSU is working I'll install Lux and see what happens.

Thanks for the awesome tip!
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Migamix:
don't forget to install busybox. ES really needs it for proper root functions. as do a couple other apps here and there.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chmendes:
Galaxy S5 Android 4.4.2

The Twilight app (screen filter) also block "Grant" button at SuperUser prompt.

When I disable it, the "Grant" button works fine. :)
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TSman74:
Somewhere in Lux settings (I stopped using it and don't remember exactly where) there is an "alternative overlay" option you can enable. That should unblock the grant button.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krc62:
It was getting on my nerves.

Thank you very much .
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fastbyte27:
I had the same problem on Nexus 5. Lux was the culprit.

Wish you success!
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bob_Funk:
There is a setting in Super User called Tapjacking protection "The superuser prompt dialog will not respond to input while obscured by any other window or overlay"

You can uncheck this option, grant superuser, then re-check the option.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Boosoth1st:
You do not have to uninstall Lux... Nor disable Tapjacking protection in Su.... Just go to 'Settings' (in Lux app)>Advance> and check "Use alternative overlay". That solved the problem for me.

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You do not have to uninstall Lux... Just go to 'Settings' (in Lux app)>Advance> and check "Use alternative overlay". That solved the problem for me.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rizkhan999:
What is LUX???

Hi!

I also have the same problem in Samsung Galaxy Mega 2. Frozen buttons on SuperSU prompts and also frozen install button when installing APKs.

Want to know what is LUX so that I may also set it's overlay setting as proposed as a solution by someone above...

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I have disabled tapjacking protection in SuperSU and it's buttons in prompt are no more frozen now.

But install button while installing APKs is still frozen.

What is this LUX so that I may change it's settings also?

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Just got to know that LUX is an auto brightness app. I didn't have it installed. So my issue is not due to that. But still I installed it and enabled overlay protection checkbox but still my install button is frozen while installing apps from APKs. While cancel button works.

My SuperSU frozen buttons problem solved by enabling tapjacking protection checkbox.

So my only issue remains that of frozen install button.
[LG G Flex] pouyagsm:
hi

plz show me how to root D958 4.4.2?​
[LG G Flex] mattwheat:
The answers to all your questions can be found here. With the exception to " the meaning of LIFE " "the Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy" already answered that one. It's "12".
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DigitalChris602:
When I click links on Facebook, it opens a Web page, then both F.B. and the Web page force close. It doesn't matter if I set stock browser or Chrome as default.

FireKat V5 and V6. Numerous wipes and clean installs, no change.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BACARDILIMON:
Ad blocker? Xposed?

BAD ASS NOTE 4
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DigitalChris602:
Neither. And I don't have any pirated or unusual apps either.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BACARDILIMON:
Hmmmm I lost then

BAD ASS NOTE 4
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ErickF:
Same thing was happening to me so i uninstalled the facebook updates and now it works the right way. I guess it has to do with the new facebook update so im just gonna wait until they release a new one and see if that one works.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xero187:
Force closing for me too. Also switches to browser and does not load link.

100% stock tmo note 4
[Moto 360] bustanut666:
Just got my update. Some things i notice.

1) sunlight mode?? when i click it, can't seem to see if it does anything, doesn't have a toggle for ON/OFF

2) haven't gotten my google voice recognition to work yet.. can't use OK GOOGLE.. or any voice app to work..i'll try to reset my watch later... hopefully that helps..
[Moto 360] grtgbln:
Android Wear 5.0.1 Review

I did a "quick" review. Sorry for my rambling and bad camera work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4POeCDU8gFY
[Moto 360] bustanut666:
I did a reset on watch. Turned off google now and back on and still can't get google to recognize anything I say except OK GOOGLE.
[Moto 360] bustanut666:
Never mind. After an hour. It updated google services and now voice recognition works. Let's see if this update has an effect on battery.
[Moto 360] mikespe:
How will we know when the update occurs? I'm still learning about Android Wear...thanks
[Moto 360] bustanut666:
It was an update in the play store. It didn't say 5.0 on the update. But after I updated the app on my phone. It ran update on the watch.