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[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] tunx:
[MENTION=1664159]ShelW[/MENTION] I have been thinking about getting the matt black skin but havent been able to find any pictures or feedback on it. Can you please post some pics of it ?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] ShelW:
Hope these help.

I obviously couldn't take pictures with my Note 5, and for some reason, there are white specs on these photos that are NOT on the skin!

Anyway, hope these help to give you an idea of what it looks like. It looks sweet!

[IMG="DBrand 1"]http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.com/3/4/9/5/9/7/3/IMG957457.jpg?key=nWSG-swaBmiiyEKTcmOfuQ&ts=1444015640[/IMG]

[IMG="DBrand 2"]http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.com/3/4/9/5/9/7/4/IMG957458.jpg?key=7ng8IO9IY3ja0-YoMh07JA&ts=1444015681[/IMG]

[IMG="DBrand 3"]http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.com/3/4/9/5/9/7/5/IMG957459.jpg?key=yMouuWYFDfhNQ9RZuKmkCQ&ts=1444015711[/IMG]

[IMG="DBrand 4"]http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.com/3/4/9/5/9/7/6/IMG957460.jpg?key=Cln2BWJ_z4W5u4q7dW-5Qw&ts=1444015739[/IMG]

[IMG="DBrand 5"]http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.com/3/4/9/5/9/7/7/IMG957461.jpg?key=s2eLU1gPmPjTEvZ3cOhQvQ&ts=1444015769[/IMG]

Here is a YouTube video that shows the matt black skin on an iPhone... it looks exactly the same on a Note 5, so perhaps this video will give you a better idea.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] ky3bmu4:
I know I'm bad at doing things with my hands, but goddamn that was hard to install... Even after almost 1 hour of trying and reapplying I still managed to fail a lil bit.

The skin itself feels and looks very nice I must admit.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] skadude66:
Quick question for you guys. Has anybody removed theirs? Does it leave any kind of sticky residue on the phone? I haven't purchased a skin yet, but I'm looking at it!
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] entropism:
I had one on my Nexus 4, no residue whatsoever. I used to swap between a few styles, depending on the day.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] skadude66:
They're reusable?! I thought it was a one time application kind of thing?!
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Zorachus:
That looks amazing, and you did a great job applying the skin :)
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] entropism:
When I received mine (Black leather, black carbon, and white carbon) I was told to keep the backings handy, as the skins could be reapplied as long as you stuck them back on the backings and they didn't get gunked up with dirt/dust/debris. Sure enough, that's exactly what I did.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] skadude66:
Awesome! Can't wait to get my Mahogany skin!!
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] tarunscool:
Doesn't this make your note 5 look more like the note 4?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] jtcb:
Can the skin protect the back glass from cracking?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] entropism:
It's a skin, not a case.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Kytkad:
Got the Learjet one for the back glaas, I do not regret that choice. Though the 2 tomes I had to call tech support and they ask do l for a number on the back of my phone I have to explain.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] entropism:
Oh, good to know. :confused: (Wat?)
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] CarolinaPride:
Hello all. New here to posting, but been reading a lot since this was posted. I ordered the black carbon fiber for my black Note 5 2 days ago. I do have a question. Does the skin interfere with RF performance, along with being in a case?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] jtOttawa:
I just installed the carbon fiber - it looks gorgeous BTW, the pics here don't do it justice - and I can confirm no apparent interference with a Spigen Liquid Crystal TPU case on. Nor have I seen any reports of dBrand skins interfering with the radios in any way. Wireless charging works fine too. I do recommend you follow the instructional video carefully when installing, as it can be a bit tricky - that said, I had no problems and it was fully installed in five minutes. I left the camera lens cover piece off for now, as that looks a bit much to me - but I might add it later.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] HeyYoWL:
Just ordered mine, hopefully I'll get it soon. That being said I'm annoyed by the rip off shipping costs. $3 for shipping in Canada? When there's a warehouse in my same city, and it's just standard posting? Come on, should have been whatever the normal going rate of postage or really free. If they wanted to make more money, charge more for the skin up front or something and let us make an informed decision. $3 for no tracking shipping is just dishonest...
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] dhanmohan:
Special MKBHD Edition Dbrand Carbon Fiber Skin For 20$..

https://dbrand.com/MKBHD
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Techcoffee:
Where is the installation video? Since it's such a precision cut piece I've been excited to apply it to my inbound Silver Titanium version, but I'm worried I won't be able to put it on well enough.

Also, what colours do people recommend for the Silver Titanium Note 5? I'd get carbon fibre if I had the Black Sapphire version, but it's hard to say which dbrand skin would match the silver and give some added grip.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] jtOttawa:
https://dbrand.com/skins/how-to-apply/galaxy-note-5
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] inxy:
When you remove these off your phone, do they leave any residue behind?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Techcoffee:
They state precisely that it won't on their website. They use 3M adhesive, which I have used with other products and had no residue. Anyone taken their skin off yet to find out?

Also, what's the skin's impact on cases? Is it really paper thin enough to not really make any different when putting on like a bumper case or the like?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Eric_Powers:
While I don't have the skin for the note 5, I've had dBrand for my galaxy s6, HTC m8, and nexus 4. Never had any residue when taking them off. That's with nightly wireless charging and daily use. It also has fit every case I've used. I usually only use the back skin and everything from the ringke slim to otter box has fit with no issues. Hope that helps.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Techcoffee:
Awesome, I was looking at the Ringke Slim just last night. It's a good looking case that seems to maintain the Note 5's nice lines and feel. Looks like I'll have to pull the trigger on a new Note 5 skin. Thanks again.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] jtOttawa:
I have the dbrand carbon fiber skin on mine, and it doesn't interfere with the clear gel Spigen Liquid Crystal case I put over top (and which looks great, IMHO). Also tried it with a Tetded leather case, and fits fine. They're very thin, but add an element of protection and grip, and look great.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Techcoffee:
Is it just me or are there a lot of Canadians on XDA? Since joining I've seen lots of Canadian usernames... And thanks for the info, I just checked out the Tetded leather cases. They seem to mostly make flip cases, which aren't my style. Some of them did look alright,though. Especially the brown leather ones.

As for the skins, the carbon fibre looks like a good option. Does it add any grip? Well, before you put the case on it? I find the back of the Note 5 a little too slick for me.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] jtOttawa:
I think it does add some grip, but it's still pretty slippery. I mostly put the skin on to eliminate the fingerprint issue, and add some protection/integrity to the glass back - but even then, I tend to use a gel case, as I find that the best balance between protection and bulkiness/appearance.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Zorachus:
How long does shipping take ? Seems to be a long wait for me.

I placed my order of Leather skin for my Note 5 on Thursday Oct. 15th, and got an E-mail Oct. 20th, saying it has officially been mailed out, and that it goes standard snail mail from Toronto.

Ok, I live in the Chicago area, and snail mail from just up north shouldn't take too long ?

It is now Oct. 27th, and still have not received my skin yet.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Tiffany84:
My order shipped on the 15th and I've yet to receive mine. I live in Ohio by the way. It says it can take 7-14 business days, which would be like 3 weeks total. Needless to say I've been a little worried about it.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Tiffany84:
Could you possibly post back when you receive yours and I'll do the same. That way we kind of know if it is ok or not. Thanks.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] JiraffeLeung:
Brushed Metal - DBrand - "Black Titanium"

Beautiful.

This is the Brushed Metal in Black Titanium. No modifications have been done to the photos besides cropping.

Notes:

1) Very durable, the corners won't bend or flex easily. Doesn't scratch or fade in my experience.

2) Incredibly sticky, but doesn't leave any residue.

3) Somewhat easy to apply, just make sure that you find the position first before it touches your device. Hardest part was applying the skin on the camera. My advice would be to use a small piece of nonstick paper to guide the edges of the skin.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] WizeGuyDezignz:
How do you know it doesn't leave residue if you haven't taken it off yet?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] JiraffeLeung:
I have.

In this case, I switched around the camera placement with another colour. I also have owned other dbrands before.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Techcoffee:
Your pics aren't loading for me. I also tried to follow the link, but got a 404. I'd love to see them, though. I've been eyeing the CF or Ti skins.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Zorachus:
Just received mine last night the 28th :) Been too busy to apply it, will do it this weekend, I bought the black leather back.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] JiraffeLeung:
Try these links. Hopefully they work:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/nvncwwrzhm17fz1/PICT_20151029_105643.JPG?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ev5cqf7x4lz4ycq/DSC00494.JPG?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kopi88t24bcs36h/DSC00495-1-1.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/rq8teqz02vti70q/DSC00496.JPG?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/lque2dq5gnaguyk/PICT_20151029_105857-1.jpg?dl=0
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Techcoffee:
Yup, they totally worked. Thanks a lot. The skin looks great too. Nice job.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] dacatalyst41:
DBrand or Slickwraps

I'm new to this so forgive me if this is a stupid question or the wrong location, but has anyone used both slickwraps and dbrand skins and have a definitive perspective on which is better? Better fit? Durability? Texture? Designs?

I've got a new Droid Turbo 2 and a Galaxy Note 5 and don't really want to put a case on either.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] bigup7:
What colour is your note 5?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] JiraffeLeung:
It's the dark blue/black version
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] garyd9:
I've used both on the Note5. First, I'd avoid the natural leather series from slickwraps. They use a different adhesive than the 3m wraps, and it does not remove cleanly. As well, at least the one I got originally didn't fit properly. You can see my comments (and pics) in the slickwraps thread. (I never used the replacement they sent due to the horrible experience with the first one.)

As for the normal thin 3M wraps, they seem about the same to me. I used the faux leather from slickwraps and the titanium metal from dbrands. (Only using the back piece.) Both seem to be cut identically and both seem to be made from the same material.

Slickwraps customer support seems to be a bit better, having representation here on xda and responding to direct comments. They also replaced the natural leather wrap that I had problems with. With dbrands, I sent them feedback about having a screwy copyright date on their website, and it took nearly a week before I got a response that seemed like some type of automated nonsense.

Shipping time to the US (PA) was about a week from slickwraps and about 2.5 weeks from dbrands.

Pricing, for the back piece only, is much better from dbrands. Of course, you can't order ONLY the back from slickwraps.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] dacatalyst41:
Thanks! This helped a lot. I was reluctant to try SlickWraps because of negative things I'd heard but wanted to give em a shot because of the options they have available. They definitely seem to have a more robust selection. Hopefully it turns out well. Thanks again.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] o3kram:
Thanks
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] mahdibassam:
Anyone have any photos of the Mahagony dBrand skin on their Note 5?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] skadude66:
Looks basically the same as the render on the dBrand website (when you pick the Mahogany skin)
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] enfurno:
IMO, avoid Skinomi. I've never had anything from them that fit well at all. They don't seem to care much about product quality but moreso about pushing units via Amazon in high volume.

I can also agree that Dbrand has been the best of the best. I've tried Slickwraps as well but always had issue with either the fit or the skin lifting after a short period of time. Dbrand has less color options but their accuracy is amazing.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] samitro:
Would you recommend installing the front on top of tempered glass? I'm hoping it will cover the slight halo I have and in black colour it might look nice.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] mahdibassam:
I'm wondering about that too, il try when I receive my skin.

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Thanks a lot for the photo. I always had metal and matte skins on my devices, this is the first time I went for wood. Waiting to receive it :) hopefully il like it.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] skadude66:
It looks really really nice! Good choice of skin!
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] jamstar35:
My copper skin came in today. I had the matte black before this, and I must say....this is definitely my favorite between the two!!
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] FormeriPhoney:
CF
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] mahdibassam:
Nice, what case is that?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] jamstar35:
Spigen Ultra Hybrid, black trim.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] mahdibassam:
I thought so, I have that too. But that case is a finger print Magnet, and yours is like brand new with no fingerprints. That's why I was confused ☺
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] skinblues:
Word of warning: I ordered two skins on November 10th, and haven't received them yet. I live about 20 minutes from their warehouse and they claimed to have sent them out on November 13th. I've never had mail within Ontario take more than 1 or 2 days tops. I can't imagine how long they'd take if they had to cross the border into the US. No tracking number given, no response from customer service. If you plan on ordering and want them by the end of the year, my advice is go with Slickwraps.

EDIT: Heard back from them. They say it probably got lost in the mail if it's not here yet, and they're sending another set out free of charge. Maybe I just got unlucky the first time.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Tiffany84:
I have had one package take over two weeks to get to me. Other than that I get them pretty quick. One thing I will say is if you do have a problem, give them a chance to fix it because I promise you they will. They have been one of the greatest companies I've ever had to deal with.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] jamstar35:
Yeah it does pick up fingerprints but its something I have forced myself to deal with to keep it protected plus show off the copper back
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] psn1819:
I ordered the copper for my gold note 5...I'm a tad nervous what it will look like and excited as well...love dbrand
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] PrsnlCrcl:
I have not tried Dbrand and cannot speak to their product. I can speak to Slickwraps products, however. I am now on my fourth wrap from Slickwrap and have not had any issues with any of them. The fit has been perfect on all four and I have had no issues with the skins lifting. I have only used their wraps on one device, so maybe there have been issues with others. On the Note 5, however, I have been extremely happy with their products. The only reason I am on my fourth wrap is because I have a hard time determining which skin I want to go with :).
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] Idan73:
MKBHD DBrand package (3 carbon fibre skins) usually $20 (10 off), sells for $14.95.

Note 5 ?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] xupthree60:
Did you ever install this skin? Do you have any pics? I just ordered the gold one for my wife and its hard to tell how skins will look with the gold. She doesn't want a case.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] rye:
Hello dbrand users. I had just installed dbrand fiber carbon. How do you guys use dbrand and screen guard at the same time? For those who opt for front skin as well.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] franchise:
I was able to install the front piece with a screen protector on it as well. So far i dont have any complaints
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] franchise:
Black titanium skin with screen protector and ringke fusion
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] lost_odeassy1:
I got the same color as yours on my note 5 and it look very nice, I don't plan to use any cover and let's pray I don't drop the phone :)

on front I used only top and bottom, not the full it looks good with out side bezzel.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] GrainOsand:
MKHB FTW
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] smooth703:
Just ordered the bamboo hope it looks nice
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] smooth703:
this install whooped my ass but think it came out ok
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] eddiep20:
these look really sharp
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] neocortex08:
Thanks to everyones help I was able to get 320 updated, then OTA 321 came without issue. Now I am trying to re-root and having no luck. (And please let me know if this is the wrong section, but I see all the rooting questions in this one.)

Followed the steps someone posted in the thread "How does one get root again once upgraded to 5.1?":

•	Phone was still unlocked but I went through the steps and clicked ‘ROOT’ in the software tool anyways (and got no errors).

•	Downloaded and renamed and moved the TWRP Recovery from the link in those steps (and later tried with twrp-2.8.7.0, to the same end).

•	Found my phone listed in the “adb devices” list in command prompt, unplugged, ran ‘fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img’ from that folder, booted into recovery, plugged it back in and it successfully finished on the computer screen (nothing showed up on the phone).

•	Rebooted into TWRP (Up and power) right from that recovery screen, and it boots to the EMUI screen asking me to navigate with up and down through “Reboot system now”, “Wipe data/factory reset”, etc.

All drivers are the same as when I rooted my phone on this same computer 2-3 months ago and again 2-3 weeks ago before I upgraded to 5.1, but just to be sure, I rechecked my ADB drivers, fastboot files, and confirmed it sees this as a fastboot device when in recovery… it just wont boot into TWRP so I can put supersu on.

Not sure if I am doing something wrong, if something is different in B321, or if I should try some of the alternate rooting methods (Shuame or whatnot… I’ve never tried them). It's the last step, and I can be happy and get back to where I was.

I have tried flashing that TWRP file a dozen times… and it works every time, but then it boots to the stock EMUI every time. I heard someone once say that the phone could be overwriting it? But I am booting into it, or trying to, right from the recovery screen. Of course I tried rebooting into the phone normally a few times as well, then restarting and going into ‘Up + Power’, every time the same thing.

Appreciate your suggestions.
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] xordos:
try rename a file detailed here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=62380255
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] neocortex08:
That looks almost like my issue. However, I don't believe I understand your post entirely.

So you were unable to get TWRP to stick? I am unable to even get there once.

1. I don't understand how to rename that file.

2. Your steps say I have to get into TWRP, then "install SU.zip inside twrp". Since I cannot get into TWRP, I cannot get to step 2, and I cannot get to step 3, renaming the file.

Beggars can't be choosers, but could you dumb it down for me just a smidge? Can I get into any place on the phone or from my Windows PC to change this file name to make it work?
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] xordos:
save the SU.zip from that post to your sdcard.

then run this cmd after goto bootloader:

fastboot boot twrp.img

Note is cmd is different from the regular flash cmd.

this will boot into twrp, then install the SU.zip you just downloaded.

This way, when you boot into OS, you will have full supersu completely installed. Now your phone is rooted, and you can use root browser or anything you like to rename the file.
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] neocortex08:
So perfect; so simple. Thanks!

Now rooted... I'll go rename that now.

I went to /firmware/image/update, and renamed update.app to updatex.appx. Rebooted with Up+Power, and TWRP is there by default.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] AndyG:
Can anyone please help with my brick ? ? ?

I tried to go to WM6 by unlocking the CID and the phone - so far so good. Read that i needed IPL/SPL 2.xx or higher so set off to search. Found IPL/SPL 3.08 so installed those to my phone. Then tried to upgrade to the WM6 official rom found on these very pages. Now every time i flash i get update error 302 at 99%.

Im almost sure its the IPL/SPL but i have nothing to backtrack to and not a lot to back this theory up as im still a newbie in the ROM area. My original versions were 1.02 each as i have a G3 O2 XDA Mini ( wizard )

im really stumped and phoneless at mo so ANY help would be grateful for.

Thanks

Andy
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] londere:
you say with the wm6 oficcial there is not a official rom for wizard tellme what rom do you used
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mestrini:
I bet you went from 1.02 to 3.08 without stopping at 2.xx

Maybe that's the cause?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] londere:
but he says than he flashed with the oficcial rom there is no oficcial are agree
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] AndyG:
Hi Guys,

Thanks for the quick replies.. I used

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=310954

( about quarter way down it says official download site for WM6.0.0)

Mestrini - Yes i went straight from 1.02 to 3.08 coz i cannot find the V2.xx IPL/SPL files but i have found the updater solely for the IPL/SPL to 3.08 which is what i used.

is that any use ??
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] nottoosmart:
flash your phone with the tmobile 2.26, that should correct your issue. It will also give you the 2.26 version of spl/ipl
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] londere:
ok if you had a cid unlocked device search in the forum for the t-mo 2.26 ipl/spl after you can update for the rom as you tell

en joy it
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] AndyG:
Thanks for the advice guys, ive tried several different roms and i have a consistent problem where it will not let me change the rom as ( i think ) my SPL version is still 3.08 and every ROM bombs out with "this is an upgrade only"

help me downgrade my IPL/SPL back to 1.02 pleaseeeee

cheers.

Andy
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] AndyG:
I see jb007jb has exactly the same prob i do. i have done everything he has and am still in the same situation - IPL 1.02 & SPL 3.08?

dont suppose anyone can cook up and IPL/SPL downgrader like the one i used to upgrade to 3.08 can they coz with SPL3.08 i cant downgrade ROMS coz i keep being told i need to acquire a newer ROM for my device

Thanking everyone who has taken the time to contribute :)

Andy. ( looking hopefully around too ;o) )
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] nottoosmart:
Thats your problem, reflash the 1.02 rom again, both IPL and SPL have to be the same.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] AndyG:
hey nottoosmart

i know... i need to find a way to drop the SPL back to 1.02 or thereabouts. i cant flash back to the T-Moblie 2.26 ROM coz it says my SPL is too high. i upgraded my IPL and SPL using a rom updater now whatever i try i cannot drop the SPL version.