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[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Twotems:
This a strange one to say the least. I have a Nexus 7, Zenfone 2 ZE551ML and a Padfone-x so I'm certainly an Asus fan and I decided to buy the ZE550 16gb Zenfone 2 for my son. He loves it. I took it from him for a few days and put it in my bedside drawer. Yesterday I took it out to charge it with my THL 5000t charger (this is the same charger I use on my padfone-x without any issues). I left it charging for about 4 hours, tried to switch it on and found a crack in the lower left third that stretches almost all the way across the screen with that purple ink stain blob running up the left side. There is ZERO physical surface damage to the screen. Nothing. Not a scratch or blemish on the outside of the phone, front, back, sides, screen NOTHING.

The screen is blank now when it's "on" and it's also relatively warm. I can only conclude that the phone overheated and damaged the screen. Did a Google search and found something similar with a Zenfone 5 from last year I think. But I've never heard of it apart from that. The phone is less than two months old so it's still covered by Asus USA but the problem is that I'm in Africa and won't be back for another month or more. Unfortunately I get the feeling Asus are going to dispute my problem based on using a thl charger and/or saying I damaged the phone. I've ordered a screen anyway but I'm going to take it up with them tomorrow and see if they step up. Has anyone else encountered this type of issue with any brand before?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jason4962:
I have no issue with other chargers. i have owe many phone.and many chargers. All of them work but without quick charge option
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raynan:
I suppose its possible that the battery got too hot, expanded and cracked the screen but not the panel...
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Twotems:
Wow is all I can say. Asus are replacing the phone completely. No quibbling, just a description of the circumstances and the physical condition of the phone along with the serial number. Excellent, excellent customer service. I'm impressed.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Twotems:
Now, since I'm returning it, can someone tell me how to flash/wipe this phone via pc without a screen?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funkencool:
I would say your best bet is to get the phone into fastboot mode and go from there. This is pretty easy since all you have to do is hold the volume up button while it powers on. In fastboot, you can issue commands from your computer while the phone is connected by USB.

Look in the [index] or around the forum for a guide on flashing either stock or something similar and it should go through all the steps of getting ADB/fastboot working and go through the basics of fastboot. If I find the time, I'll try find one for you in case you don't know where to start.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Twotems:
I'll try it and get back to you. Thanks.
[XDA Assist] elio321:
Good Day guys

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Would be great to know as soon as some new content is posted automatically instead of manually checking through all the threads in the forum.

Many thanks

Mark

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pinoiryder:
Hello everyone,

my phone is stuck in the recovery boot - it will not past the bootup.. I have remover the battery but every time it bootup if will try to go to recovery mode.. anyone can help/guide how to get out of this?

Thank you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] shaggyskunk:
Did you try to Factory Reset - Wipe System and Caches - Flash Rom?

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] steven178s:
You are in the wrong thread..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pinoiryder:
NVM.. Found solution.. Mod please close Thread
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] LiftedDroid:
Fresh install via Odin man only option.
[General Questions and Answers] Helpono:
Hi

I will try to explain what happened to me ans seek for help, hopefully to find a solution if any.

I got one of the first players with 1.01 firmware. I connected to the computer and updated to current version 1.06

But at the same time I THINK i format in ntfs the internal memory of the player, instead of the external (card) memory card.

Player now still showing menus, options. But no music is show. Even if i load music in the memory card, seems that il loads for a while but nothing.

Also , computer (pc windows 10 and 8) doesnt recognize the player anymore. I can not acces to the player in any way.

Finally, in the memory library of the player, the card shows correct memory 50gb used of 60 gb for example, but the internal memory shows 0gb of 0gb.

I am writing this with the hope that someone can explain how to access the player to reintall a full firmware, rom, or reformat the internal memory in any way.

Many thanks guys
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] MrStig91:
Hey there XDA freinds. I'm REALLY wanting to get the Bamboo Slickwrap for my white Note 5, but from my experience with putting the bamboo skin on the Nexus 6, the real wood does not play well with curves. I ended up getting it on the curved back of the N6 good with a hair dryer. Got the sides heated up and extra sticky and it held down pretty good. Just wondering if anybody has tried on the Note 5 yet. Its mostly flat, but the edges are curved so much that I fear it will be impossible to get the real wood skins on without breaking them or having them pop up.

Any feedback is appreciated.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] co.ag.2005:
i'd be curious to know too. they look pretty slick (no pun intended). I know with dbrand skins in general, they say to use a hair dryer for the curves of a phone, so that's probably pretty standard, OP.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] MrStig91:
I can assure you that the bamboo is awesome. The one I had for the nexus was sick. I suppose I'll order a note 5 one and see how it works.

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[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] co.ag.2005:
that's cool. how much thicker was it than a normal wrap? could you tell it was a little thicker? also, is it slick to the touch or kind of matte (helping with holding it?)
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] MrStig91:
It's pretty thick compared to a regular wrap. At least as thick as stacking 3-4 standard skins on top of each other.

As for the feel. It's real bamboo. Feels like bamboo. The closest thing I can compare the texture to (other than bamboo) is a wooden cutting board. It's a very nice feel and the wood has enough texture to make the phone pretty easy to hold. When I had the bamboo on my nexus I never felt like I was going to drop it like I did without a case or skin.

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[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] co.ag.2005:
nice. could you feel like a sharp edge at the bottom of the phone from the wrap? when I hold my phone, I have my pinky finger under the bottom of the phone supporting it.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] MrStig91:
I hold mine the same way. Have had the "sharp edge" issue with several cases but not the bamboo slick wrap. It was pretty comfortable.

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[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
Would you like to see some photos?

The real bamboo wraps stick very well to the glass backs.

SW
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] imstill@g:
Yes please, also, I ordered the black leather yesterday, really interested in the height/ depth of the camera after akin is installed, thanks and I Love your products
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] MrStig91:
Yes please!!! That would be awesome.

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[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] saranwrap:
Had a leather back on my nexus 6 favorite phone accessory by far. It looks like the style / company who makes the leather for the note might be different? Very interested in pictures.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] imstill@g:
Exactly, even giving thought into punching out a hole in my leather once it arrives to mimic the dimple in my Nexus right now. I hope / think the leather is thick enough that it will recede the camera lens._Thoughts?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] imstill@g:
Just did a quick test. I layed my previous leather skin from my Nexus 6 on the Note5, it's nearly flush with the camera. Giving some thought on "padding" around the camera cut out in order to raise it slightly. Hope it gets here soon.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] JagCena:
looks great, really appreciate that.

but some more pics (all angles) would be great.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] bouncynemoss:
That looks great, could you take a picture of it from the side? I'm curious how far it sticks up from the edge. Also any signs of it peeling off?

Edit eh, i responded to the wrong person... I can't delete this? :eek:
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] MrStig91:
Gorgeous. As expected. ;) But can we get a pic maybe of the phone laying flat on a table, and from the side. As other said, would like to get an idea of the depth of the skin.

Also, is this skin still on the phone? Are the sides peeling at all? How did you get it to wrap around the curved edges so nice? Do you use the hairdryer trick?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
Hello,

If your familiar with the Nexus 6 Bamboo back and it's thickness, than these pieces are thinner which means more flexibility and better adhering. In addition, the corners are slightly beveled to lessen any sharpness while holding the device.

Not a photographer, but delighted to help.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] MrStig91:
That looks perfect. I'll be putting an order in soon!
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] vazquezcmp:
Mahogany installed. Looking sexy As Flan
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] karanalmighty:
Pics?? I've been staring at the natural series for 2 days and can't make up my mind on what to get.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] imstill@g:
Just got my black leather skin in, it's as good as my nexus 6 version was, I love it. I little burnishing along the edges and its prefect. Quality once again
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] vazquezcmp:
Mahogany skin.

Mahogany. My apologies on the late pics. I like this skin for the black phone.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] vazquezcmp:
I think bamboo for the white, mahogany for the black.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] MrStig91:
This is what I was thinking. I'll be getting a bamboo for my white one. Although the bamboo I had on my blue nexus 6 was gorgeous.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] saranwrap:
That's some great news. Any chance you could snap some pics?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] jackdforme:
Ditto. Just ordered the distressed leather. I hope it has no lip.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] NiquiSE:
Would anyone have any pictures of the Zebra Wood Skin per chance? I'm narrowing down my two last choices before I bite the bullet.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] thatruth132:
Can you link me to this
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] vazquezcmp:
Mahogany wrap. Enjoy.

https://slickwraps.com/natural-series-wraps-skins-for-samsung-galaxy-note-5.html
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] imstill@g:
Here you go. I took a pen, dampened the edges a bit and burnished the leather down to blend / taper the edges
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
Looks great.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] imstill@g:
Agreed, I appreciate the quality of the Natural Line.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
Thank You!

We love creating these products.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] jackdforme:
I'm getting mine today. Do you have any install recommendations to make it better and a better tool or method for thinning down the edges?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] slickwraps:
Hello,

What exactly did you order? If it's wood the edges are very thin and need no improvements.

The burnishing you see in the thread is a customization. All leathers do have the edge removed, but you can of course customize this as needed like seen above.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] jackdforme:
I grabbed natural leather. I just want the edge seal to never be felt by my finger or palm. Call me crazy but design engineering is paramount to me. Any ideas of how best to accomplish this?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] MrStig91:
I just installed my bamboo skin. It fits okay, having trouble getting the edges to stay all the way down. And the skin has been altered since the pictures that were posted of the bamboo. There are some cut outs on the edges to get the skin to stay down better. I'll throw up some pics soon.

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[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] MrStig91:
Here you go guys. My freshly installed bamboo skin. I'm pretty disappointed that it has these ugly cutouts on the curves. I was worried they would have to do something like this to get it to fit properly. The reason I went ahead and ordered is because it looked so nice in the pictures slickwraps posted here. Not sure why my skin is different than what he had. I still can't get the edges to seal down completely, the sides still pop off the phone probably 2-3/1000ths of an inch. Not much but enough to bother me.

[MENTION=5582214]slickwraps[/MENTION], any chance I could get a discount on another wrap. Thinking I would rather have the white carbon style. Not that there is anything particularly wrong with this one, other than that its different than what I thought I was getting.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] drmacrofish:
Anyone know wether or not these can be removed and stuck on again later? Specifically the leather ones?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] le0.br4zuc4:
I'm contemplating getting a leather for my black note. You guys with the leather, is it holding up okay?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] MrStig91:
The leather is great from what I've seen. Can't say I've seen any complaints except a couple bad pieces of leather with slickwraps replaced without hassle. Just don't get the hardwood ones for the note 5. Doesn't play well with the round back. I couldn't get mine stuck all the way down yesterday, and this morning it popped off even more. I just took it off and threw it away. Back to my UAG case. Thinking about getting the white carbon slickwrap.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] drmacrofish:
Nobody?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] MrStig91:
On the package they come in it says "easily adjustable" and I think I've heard people say they have re used them. I've never tried but it seems like every time I take one off it gets kind of stretched or twisted or something. None of the wraps I've ever removed have been even remotely usable.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] imstill@g:
The leather hold up great, I actually like to put mink oil on it to soften the leather, just a small bit, over a few days. As for removing and adjusting, I have had it work with the natural leather, as it is more of a tanned leather, while the black leather is more of a garment leather, and I have had no luck with making it stick again, as the glue stays stuck to the phones back( Nexus 6)
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] drmacrofish:
Those who have it, you think a case would fit with the skin on?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] le0.br4zuc4:
Just ordered a black leather. Looking forward to it. Thanks for your answer mate.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] MrStig91:
Which skin? Any of the naturals? No. They are pretty thick compared to the regular skins. If you get anything but the natural series a case will fit on just fine.

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[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] renxda:
That really looks nothing like the example slickwraps posted. I'd be asking for a refund.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] situman:
Plus the fact that it wouldnt adhere properly warrants a refund. Msg slickwraps here and they should take care of you.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] karanalmighty:
Got my bamboo back in finally after almost 2 weeks of waiting, and I have to say I'm very disappointed. I was already disappointed when I saw the pictures being posted by [MENTION=5259889]MrStig91[/MENTION] of the new cutout design that [MENTION=5582214]slickwraps[/MENTION] made changes to without informing us. I ordered the day after those pictures were posted, so either they made the change the next day, or they didn't tell us and posted old pictures.

In person, the cutouts aren't the worst part though. The worst part is the fitment of the actual piece.

Here are some things you guys should keep in mind if you're considering the skin. You can see the pictures too, including some macro shots.

1. When you centre the skin around the camera and the flash, the skin lines up with the top of the phone just fine, but doesn't reach the bottom of the phone. Leaves about 2 mm exposed which is quite noticeable.

2. As was mentioned earlier, the side edges don't stick down properly to the curved back of the phone. They stick up just a tiny little bit. Maybe 1-2 mm, and it's noticeable since the skin is already thick and has sharp edges so it digs into the fingertips a little.

3. The glue on the wood piece is strong, and a little too strong IMO (funny how it still won't stick to the sides though). You cannot make a mistake while installing because if you feel the need to pull it off to realign a little during installation, forget it. Either the wood will break, or the glass on the phone will be damaged. I'm afraid to remove it now.

I did order skin pieces for the sides of the device and those are mostly fine. The power button piece is just half a mm or so too long on both ends, so the top and bottom pieces on the right side of the phone didn't line up properly with the power button piece, and I had to use A LOT of heat to squish it down and it did leave some creases in the skin. Other side lined up perfectly though so that means I didn't leave too much room on the opposite side.

Another complaint I have about their side pieces is that they only cover the middle portion of the aluminum band, and not all the way to the glass, which is disappointing because the whole point was to protect all of the aluminum, but now half of it is still exposed on the top and bottom.

I only ordered from slickwraps because of their (misleading) pictures of the bamboo back, and I'm disappointed. I'll be contacting them tomorrow morning to talk about a refund. I have always ordered skins for my electronic devices from Stickerboy in the past. They have the best selection and their pieces are "extreme fit" so they cover even the chamfered edges on phones, and go in between the keyboard keys on MacBooks, etc. Will probably get a refund from Slickwraps and use it order from Stickerboy.

Guess I can't post pictures yet (or can't figure out how to), but here's a dropbox to them. Sorry for the distortion in the macro shots. (Remove spaces and (dot) to the link. Sorry)

htt ps://ww w.dropbox(dot)com/sh/0257demhpbe 7imx/AAAfhqoQAe2wi2Md85kof_1Ya?dl=0
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] MrStig91:
They are sending me a white carbon wrap (at my request) as a replacement. I didn't really want to just get another bamboo and have more issues. I'm sure the carbon will stick fine and look pretty sick inside my clear UAG case.

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[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] PrsnlCrcl:
I currently have a black carbon skin on my phone and it fits perfectly. I also have a clear case on it and it looks great! I just ordered another one and almost went with a natural wood one...I am now glad that I went with a regular wood one.

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I currently have a skin on my phone and just ordered a different one. Once the new one arrives, I will be removing the current one. I can let you know how that goes and if the current skin will still be usable after replacement.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] jackdforme:
My natural leather is amazing. Like superb.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] PrsnlCrcl:
I received my new skin today and have removed the carbon fiber skin I had on. The problem is that the skins fit so perfectly, I could not find a way to start to remove the current one without slightly damaging the corner. Once I got the removal started, it peeled off well and I feel it could be re-applied...it just would not fit as well in the corner where I started. At this point, I would probably go with them not really being meant for reuse. I think it would be a major issue for any of the clear skins as I am not sure how easily they can be removed without affecting the back of the skin. This is my experience, anyway.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] PrsnlCrcl:
I just received my Gold Flake skin today and replaced the Carbon Fiber skin I had on, previously. I was going to go with a natural skin, but was concerned about how it would affect using a case. I am very happy with the decision I made!!! Slikwraps does such an amazing job with the fit of their skins!!!
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] drmacrofish:
Wow man. That's not natural? It looks pretty real from your pictures. Does it have any texture to it?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] PrsnlCrcl:
I am very happy with it! I wanted a darker wood and didn't like the looks of any of the natural options as much. There is a texture to it, so it certainly makes it less slippery than the glass. The back also gets a gold tone to it at angles...I am soooooo happy with it! Slickwraps does a great job! I have heard some people are having issues with the sides and corners lifting with the natural wraps as well. This one has no issues and fits perfectly :).
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] busab:
Anyone tried the Real Cork or Real Maple in the natural series? Those are the ones I'm considering.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] MrStig91:
After my experience with the bamboo, the only natural series I would touch for the Note 5 is the leather. The cork and other woods will surely have issues staying stuck on the sides.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] JawjaBill:
These are really nice. What do you guys do for top/bottom/left/right side protection if anything?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] PrsnlCrcl:
I have a tempered glass screen protector and use a Samsung Protective Case at times when I was some additional protection. I don't like bulking up the phone, if I don't need to.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] trekage:
I know this is a little of topic but it would be awesome if all of the natural series wraps came with something similar to the naked series skin for the frame of your device. Also an optional clear skin for your camera cutout. Especially since Slickwraps claim that they provide your device with "360 protection from dust, small drops and scratches".
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] situman:
Any time wood has to bend, it will splinter sooner or later. After trying the Toastmade series, I wont go to a wooden back again. I would recommend the leather series.
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] fumiga:
+1

I would love to buy the leather one but i´m afraid to scratch the frame...Maybe the lateral protection from the naked ones will work.Does anyone tried?
[Galaxy Note5 Accessories] MrBaltazar:
This looks absolutely horrid in comparison to the original sample SlickWraps posted for the bamboo back. I hope they chime in on this and release a solid piece. I don't know who's decision it was to do this but it was a horrible one. I've ordered many wraps for various phones/tablets/consoles from SW and this is the first time I've been so off-put by one of their products.

Once they release a better design I will order the bamboo. This makes sense on why it's not being sold on the website right now.