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[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] egren58:
Black and white looks sick... saw someone did it. Cant remember where though.. i think it might have been a video. By zedomax.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Kokorone:
Any chance you would be willing to sell your original frame? My white note 4 is pretty banged up (Tmobile)
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] egren58:
Yeah 800$ give you the whole thing lmaoo jk
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] holycow1:
I really want to keep my frame for resale purposes, but here's an eBay listing for a white frame: http://www.ebay.com/itm/191521919910 ($35 incl. shipping)

It comes from a Sprint Note 4, and there's a misconception out there that the Sprint frame is not compatible with the T-Mobile phone when it really is. The Sprint frame is actually incompatible with the Verizon model.

Good luck!
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] AngryDinosaur:
too slick, i can't even
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] 0ri0n:
I dont know if its actually black and gold... seems white and blue to me... ;):cool:
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] nano303:
It's nice ppl. But not whole new device nice. I bought a slickwrap for my note 4, Ebony Wood. It looks rather dashing. Was thinking about getting the gold back cover but thought to myself. Why not change the way it all looks?, and protect it from dust, Grease and scratches. I love my new purchase. Check it out, won't cost you 2 hours of your time. And a very good chance of busting your $750 smartphone

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Along with a case mate transparent case? Pfft, it's the way to go to show off the note 4's beauty!
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] mre1k:
Is there a tutorial on how to switch it? I'd be willing to go without a case if I knew I could do it.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] egren58:
Stay high on android on youtube has it..
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Brava27:
I had to use nail glue to keep it down, its kinda tricky.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] holycow1:
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Samsung+Galaxy+Note+4+Middle+housing+Replacement/35113

Here, but read my instructions earlier. This tutorial isn't actually very good. Step 4 is kind of weird. Just use a little heat on the corners as I mentioned earlier in the thread.

Nail glue? What do you mean?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Brava27:
Yeah I removed the midframe and I have made a mess of my midframe chasis with nail glue, cyanoacrelate because the adhesive wouldn't keep the frame in place and wobbly. Needless to say I've destroyed my note 4. But it still works haha

Sent from the first Samsung Galaxy ever
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] binsgame2014:
It sounds great. Good for you
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] hello00:
i want red
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] randpost:
If you can wait, A U.S. seller pops up from time to time selling 910T, 910F Middle frames on Ebay. I got mine for 43.00 shipped from California. In a few months there will be ample supply and a likely price of 20-30$ each. Same thing happened with the Note 3, chassis were around 50$ when they first became available and now you can get one for 7.00$.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] holycow1:
Yes there are sellers that have it for ~$45 shipped but they are usually the Verizon variant that will not fit many of the US models. I don't think the prices are actually going to drop that significantly. I've spoken with a few suppliers from China trying to wholesale purchase a few frames and I was told their bottom wholesale price is around $35-40 per unit. That's with ordering a few of them too. You can see that the resellers like to double their money.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] randpost:
You could be right. I don't know the future, but I have yet to see any chassis or mid frame of any phone that didn't dramatically drop in price by the release of the next phone in the series. I replaced parts on many phones including recently the Note 4, S5 and M8. I don't think the price will approach S5 and Note 3 territiory due to materials and machining but I believe they will drop below 40.00 by this summer and even more by the holidays. The OEM M8 housing was around $100 for a long time when I first tried to source it and you can grab it for less than $30 now. Thats before the M9 release.

I like the way the gold mid frame looks with the black. I think I will grab one once I see a listing for sub $50.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Averant:
Where the bezels at?

Where can I even get a gold or silver bezel for the T-Mobile version? All I see are Grade B versions or not available, which Black and White being the Grade B versions.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] diamantericos:
I got a gold bezel tempered glass screen protector from amazon. Coolbo Beautiful Phone Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 N9100 (Gold) only $12.99.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Averant:
That's not even an answer to what I was asking for. Seriously dude?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] diamantericos:
Well you could have replied less rude but what ever
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Averant:
Less rude? On the contrary. That was never my intention, I do apologize for that.

I hate when people post stuff that are random like what you placed. Which in the case of mine, I requested for where I can get the Gold frame/bezel and you responded with a screen protector.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] kodath:
Pricey, but this is where I got my gold one. I'm pretty sure this is where OP got his too.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Genuine-Samsung-N910F-Galaxy-Note-4-Gold-Complete-Chassis-with-Camera-Lens-GH9-/331393082051?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4d289122c3
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Averant:
Thanks :D

I was looking all over and I couldn't find it. I might wait until OP responds to this question but I definitely have this saved if he doesn't within the coming days/week. Much appreciated!
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] holycow1:
There's no such thing as a silver bezel. However, you can find brand new black, white, and gold ones at www.fonejoy.com. The N910F frame that they sell is 100% compatible with the T-Mobile phone.

Under Spare Parts>Samsung Galaxy Note 4 N910>Housings, Chassis, Buttons>

They are also on eBay, as mentioned above, if you would like to go that route (there's a mark up, I believe). Their seller name is fonejoy.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] marcotics:
OP, what screen protector do you have ? That has zero halo, I've bought two different ones with no luck.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Averant:
Ya. That was a typo. I meant white, thanks for the correction :D

Since I live the US, I've been trying to find bezels that can be shipped here while still getting quality/OEM replacements.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] kodath:
This is mine, gold and white ;)
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Averant:
Something's wrong with the photos
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] holycow1:
There actually is halo on two sides (left and bottom), it's tiny though. The screen protector you see is Tech Armor's HD Clear Screen. The previous application of it had zero halo on it, I guess their QC isn't that good. I've also had luck with the screen protector that came with the clear Ringke Fusion case (no halo).
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] holycow1:
Fix to just links to the photos. Thanks for sharing! Looks great!
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Averant:
Thanks holycow & kodath! Damn that white and gold looks fresher than just washed clothes that were sprayed with febreze. Now I really can't wait for my gold bezel and replacement black buttons to come in. SEND THEM QUICKLY FONEJOY~!
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] kodath:
Haha thanks! I was posting from my phone, didn't know that it wasn't displaying.

Here are 2 more pics that show off the gold more for those of you wanting to do this.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Averant:
Damn, that really does look awesome! I really want that Gold bezel to come in, like now. Oh well, I got express DHL so it'll be here on Thursday, so I'll hopefully be able to get it done on that same day or Friday.

Black screen, gold bezel, black buttons = Sicker than the black plague.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] randpost:
I wanted to see if the sprint (CDMA) frame was compatible with the TMO Note 4 since Sprint parts are far cheaper than other carrier parts. Good news, they are 100% compatible. I picked up 2 new sprint frames for 15.00 each.

I also picked up a Sprint screen, frame, SPEN and back door (white) for 90.00. Everything was compatible.

The Sprint headphone jack component is different, but the sprint version still works with the Tmobile Motherboard. You can switch over the TMO Headphone jack if preferred which is what I did.

Sprint Headphone jack pic

Now I can do full color switches when I want to.

At 15.00 a piece, housing are cases. Slimmest case available. I'll just toss them if they get scratched. :)
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Averant:
Here's some quick shots of mine

I received my bezel earlier this week, Monday, and changed it out. I just haven't got the time to do until today, because I got off work and I have no classes. I changed my black Note 4 with a gold bezel but kept the black power and volume buttons. I'll get better shots in a little while.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] randpost:
looks good. i like the black buttons. adds to the contrast.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Averant:
Thanks man! I thought so as well. I was worried it was gonna be funky but I'm glad I went with my gut feeling. Pictures don't do it justice as this thing is so gangsta'.

Seriously, its nice as hell.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] VergiL09:
So pretty *drool*

If only there was a red front panel, I would mix it with a red battery cover plus gold frame, Iron Man Note 4!!!! LOL
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] holycow1:
Good catch on the head phone jack needing to be switched out. I wasn't sure about it. You got a heck of a deal on those things! Usually people are asking $35 for the frames and $180 for the screen, frame, Spen, and back doors!

A panel swap is not as easy as a frame swap. There's an adhesive between the LCD and middle frame.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] du1sbo:
Can you post the links where you got the mid frame? Thanks. :)
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Marty_Since87:
Looks awesome!
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] zounduser:
I like the gold on white. I have a white N4, thinking about ordering a gold frame.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Tiffany84:
Where are you guys ordering the frames from? I have a white N4 but would love to replace the frame with a black one.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] twe90kid:
can't seem to find the gold one on ebay.

also what's the deal with the glue that I read?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] randpost:
People list the frame, mid frame, or middle housing under different names. The different names make it easy to get good deals for the part. Not as many people are looking at each particular ad. I see a few middle housings on Ebay when i search with "Note 4 Chassis". Sometimes there are a ton of middle housings available and sometimes not. You can also search in the smartphone parts category with "Note 4" as the search and put a price range of 10.00 to whatever you're are will to pay. This will cut the ads down dramtically allowing a thorough search. If gold isn't available, it will be available later.

As for the glue, there is a small amount of adhesive that holds the display assembly to the middle housing. This is in addition to the screws. This aids in joining the two parts and creating a seal that resists water. You can clean off the adhesive residue and replace it with Samsung's adhesive, or a generic phone adhesive. You can also use 1mm double sided tape advertised for phones. Lastly you can do nothing at all as the the remaining residue is still sticky and can be reused. Multiple times in fact. You actually need no adhesive at all, but I wouldn'treccomend that. Water would be able to penetrate too easily (sweat, small spills etc).
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] holycow1:
Sprint frames will work with the T-Mobile phone, but require a 3.5mm (headphone) port swap. You can find them on eBay sometimes depending on people listing

You can get an international frame from www.fonejoy.com for $70 that fits the T-Mobile phone. Gold, white, and black available.

As for the adhesive, what randpost said is accurate. If you use a little bit of heat on the corners, it comes off very easy and can be reused. You can buy more, if needed, on eBay for not very much or you can get generic 3M tape if you don't care about OEM.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Averant:
I simply bought some 1mm 3m tape and I'll be using it. I noticed that the home button and earpiece on the screen are recessed, which were flush or above the surface of the screen. I'm trying to figure out how to push it back up there.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] randpost:
Picked up a couple broken Note 4's this morning for cheap and I started to refurbish them. Thought I would use the opportunity to take pictures of Sprint and TMO differences. Pictures of the visible differences between Sprint and Tmobile versions are shown below. Also pictures of 3m tape size and fit.

The Sprint camera and the Tmobile camera are different. Sprint is on the left and Tmo on the right.

Headphone jack is different. Sprint adds another pin. Top is Sprint, bottom is TMO.

1mm 3m tape fits perfectly on the frame adhesive ridge which is 1mm.

Left has no tape, and right has 3m tap.

Another difference in battery doors. International version vs Tmobile/Sprint door. Which do you like better? International has chrome lettering while the American uses gray stamping.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] holycow1:
Thanks for the post! Really helpful for everyone. Do you mind editing your post and using the "hide" option at the top for all the pictures? Makes it easier to scroll through the thread.

Also, what's the difference between the cameras? I can't tell...
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Averant:
Damn, thanks for the info man! Definately helpful for all those guys attempting at this.

Out of curiosity, did your earpiece and home button become recessed when opening the phone apart? I found it did on mine, which I am still trying to figure out why, and was wondering if anyone noticed that.

Keep up the good work man!
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] randpost:
I can't see how you earpiece would be recessed, since It sits against hard plastic with no room for movement. The only thing I can think of is your glass/LCD isnt flush with the LCD frame. Your home button may be because your middle housing isnt pressing against your charging PCB and allows the home button to move the charging PCB which in turn allows the home button to recess. make sure the housings are all properly joined.

I haven't had this issue after quite a few refurbishes, but I have only used Sprint, AT&T, and Tmobile housings.

Sorry about that. hidden now. Didnt even know I could do that.

The metal casing thats housing the lens is different slighty. The sprint model has notches. The plastic casing are of different shape also. Tmobile seems more robust, but I couldn't find a difference in funtionality.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Averant:
I just got my 3m 1mm tape in today so I opened up my phone again and reapplied it. Anyways, I appreciate the info. When I opened the phone up I learned/reaffirmed the following things:

1. The earpiece will recess, similar to the home button. In the same fashion, you will need to apply pressure to the part directly above the camera. You should see, what looks like to be, a foam circle on that part. Push it far enough and its no longer recessed and it sits above the glass. Too much clearance and it will sag down, becoming recessed as I complained about.

2. I figured the home button a little before your response. But again, its the same process with the earpiece. Just apply pressure and you're gold.

Anyways, I just created a thick piece of tape by combining double stick tape and paper. I didn't put enough for the earpiece, so its still recessed but the home button is perfect. After staring at the earpiece, being recessed and all, I kind of like it that way. Again, thanks for the tips.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Prof3ssor:
Nice contrast
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] jal3223:
Hey guys, thanks for putting this thread together. I've been contemplating doing this myself and have a few questions for you.

First, I had a home button issue during my warranty period so I sent the phone in for repair to Samsung. After receiving it back the top right area of the screen seemed to be coming off of the frame. I sent it straight back to them and then received it again looking about the same. I guess they just pushed it down without adding adhesive. I sent it back again and it seems to be seated, kinda, but isn't exactly flush with the frame like the other sides of the phone. You can see it sinking down when you press on it. I sent it back once again and this time they said that it was seated properly and that there was nothing that they could do. You can easily push down on the upper right portion of the screen and see it sink down. It will stay about an hour before it starts to come up again. It's really getting on my nerves. Even the case that I use seems "warped" around that portion of my phone. I put it on another Note 4 though and it looks perfect, proving that it is just not seated properly. All I can figure is that it being as hot as it is the adhesive may have become loose. I included a pic showing how it looked the first two times. It's not as bad now but it is still not right.

So my question is, being you guys took it apart and everything do you think they just didn't apply enough adhesive to get it to stay or do you think they bent my frame? Has anyone who did the replacement had problems with the upper right portion coming up or have the screen not stay down? Last question, if you were me and had a warranty until August (Verizon developer's edition) would you attempt the repair yourself, or does it ever end up seated like it was from the factory? Thanks for any help.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] kabuk1:
Former phone tech here. That's a craptastic repair job, plain & simple. They either didn't use enough adhesive or else they didn't remove the old adhesive before applying more & it's putting pressure on the glass causing it to pop back up. I would raise a major stink until they either fix it right or replace the whole phone. That's the kind of repair quality I'd expect from a mall kiosk, not from Samsung. They should be ashamed of themselves for sending a phone back to a customer looking like that.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] jal3223:
Yeah, I'm pretty upset with the whole experience honestly. I'm hoping I will be able to just fix the problem myself once I get some more adhesive and the new frame I ordered in.

The only thing that the supervisor would offer was for me to send it back in again even though they just sent it back without repairing it. I've been without my phone for so long at this point that would just rather do it myself.

Being you use to repair phones, do you have a recommendation on a good adhesive for the frame?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] lt.anthonydelgado:
Get 2m red tape... I haven't taken the note 4 apart yet, but check out lcdglue. Com

Make sure you have a heat gun, and if you really want to be safe since the amoled panel is not cheap, get yourself a temp sensor so you don't hear the screen too high or you'll damage it. I forgot the degrees. Also make sure to watch a few videos on it before just jumping into it.. Also a former tech here and a few things to watch out for would be the ribbon cable on the back of most Samsung's as well as making sure you don't tear the capacitive buttons when pulling apart the screen from the bezel
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] kabuk1:
Yeah the 2mm red tape is good, and you will definitely need a heat gun. [MENTION=2987528]lt.anthonydelgado[/MENTION] covered the bases pretty well, all I have to add is be sure to completely remove all traces of the old adhesive because the clearances in these newer phones are razor-thin. Any extra gunk in there will prevent the screen from seating properly and you'll be right back to square one with it popping up.

Just be SUPER CAREFUL and go slow. Watch some videos and read some guides before you attempt it, don't just play it by ear. I learned that lesson the hard way when I took apart my Treo 650 back in 2005. I just yanked it apart and shredded the LCD cable and had to be phoneless for 3 weeks :(
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Lexuzz89:
Awesome! I've bought the gold/bronze middle frame and can't wait until it will arrive here :) thanks [MENTION=6230447]Averant[/MENTION] for the pictures. I hope my Note 4 will looks also nice
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Chocu1a:
I replaced my frame but now my ir blaster doesn't work. I guess I could have damaged it removing/installing the frame. Phone looks brand new though.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Lexuzz89:
Wow it looks amazing! Equal as Averants :) Thanks for this awesome idea :D
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Averant:
It has been a while

Thought I pop back in and report back in from the several months I last posted. I messed up the home button and its a bit squishy and no longer has the clicky feel. Never found out what it was or what caused it but I'm happy with the overall results. After the 5.1.1 update, this is once again my absolute favorite phone for what I do. As for removing the bezel from the whole rest of the body, use a heat gun or hair dryer. The adhesive will let go easier with heat. I would recommend grabbing some tools that are sold at iFixIt. I bought myself one and used it for the bezel change. Their tools are some good quality stuff so I like using it. Either way, don't try to rush it because you WILL break something if you do.

As for adhesive, get some of the 3m/Chinese red tape. There's some really gangsta' double sided adhesive tape sold on Amazon that is clear red. If anything, its stronger than the 3M black tapes. Once you set it and let it adhere, its set and very strong. 1mm - 2mm tape width is good for it. If I remember correctly I purchased something like 1mm stuff. Just don't move higher than 2mm because it'll be too wide. Oh and buy some isopropyl alcohol to perfectly clean the surfaces. Remove all the original adhesive if you plan on replacing it with better stuff. In fact, you should replace it with new adhesive.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] mlee1999:
Those are some nice looking Note 4s. I have a black Verizon Note 4 needing a new mid frame. Anyone know where I can get an OEM one? All the ones I found on eBay seem to be generic. I would love a good gold or white now. Thanks.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Averant:
Make sure when you do purchase one, double check that is the one made for your version. I remember a few posts back that we found out that the contact points of some of the stuff to differ from other versions, for an unknown reason. Other than the forementioned issue, eBay is a good place to start. Just double check everything is included, like 3.5mm jack, camera glass, and etc. There were a few sites that were mentioned in prior posts that were pretty good. I got mine from some EU store that sells authentic replacements. True OEM parts are going to cost MUCH more than the non-versions. Though some are better than others, but most should be quite good in quality.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] mlee1999:
There are some great modifications in this thread and sexy looking devices. I have a black Verizon Note 4 that could benefit from a mid frame replacement. Does anyone know where I can get a genuine gold or white bezel that would work with a Verizon Note 4? I purchased a black one on eBay and it turned out to be generic. Thanks for the help.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Chocu1a:
WitRigs has them in stock.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] mlee1999:
Thanks but mine looks different. One on left was generic and one on right off my Verizon Note 4. I thought the N910V one may have a slightly different layout.

Anyone have success from this seller?