Related
Ok has anyone managed to find these out there on the interwebz? I see a lot of postings on ebay, but they look like they won't fit the MyTouch. I ordered one for an HTC Magic.... I forgot that they have different mobos sadly, and it doesn't fit the mytouch, some holes and slots are on opposing sides. All the ones that I've looked at seem to be the same as well.
this docomo one looks really close. what do you think????
http://cgi.ebay.com/RB13-Housing-Faceplate-Wht-f-T-mobile-G2-MyTouch-3G_W0QQitemZ390105437594QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item5ad418959a
I've always wanted to get the silver buttons for the ion version. Would the buttons from the magic housings on ebay fit in the mytouch?
Hey all! I just wanted to share what I found. Not to sure if anyone found this and or mentioned it here somewhere. I looked around and saw another post asking about it. But thats all I saw. I am not sure how easy it is to dis-assemble the device and or how well the housing varies with hardware. I changed my T-Mobile Wing into the HTC 4520 with housing replacement, yes they were the exact same hardware wise yet some components were off some how. I had changed more then a few others that wanted the HTC branded housing and same so idk. I'm going to order one of these soon so i will share with pics of my experience unless someone does it first. Here you all go.
http://www.truesupplier.com/_search.php?page=1&q=htc+magic
ps: trackballs too!!!!!!!!
Nice! Too bad the custom ones are ugly as hell
Nice I was JUST looking for housings. Thanks for the heads up!
Just in case you guys aren't aware, 32A and 32B motherboards are different, so a HTC Magic housing will not fit a MyTouch, and vice versa.
masr1979 said:
Just in case you guys aren't aware, 32A and 32B motherboards are different, so a HTC Magic housing will not fit a MyTouch, and vice versa.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ya i had a feeling about this. but i think im still gonna try and see what needs to be modded. you never know, htc might have made the molds the same so they dont lose on machining time. like i said in op my wing and the 4520 were off by just a lil but i still got it to work 100%. I only had to switch out the keyboards so i bet this will probably work. I will get it and try it out for mt3g users.
iPhone iWing said:
ya i had a feeling about this. but i think im still gonna try and see what needs to be modded. you never know, htc might have made the molds the same so they dont lose on machining time. like i said in op my wing and the 4520 were off by just a lil but i still got it to work 100%. I only had to switch out the keyboards so i bet this will probably work. I will get it and try it out for mt3g users.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm speaking from personal experience. I bought a G2 case from ebay, and the case has some holes on the opposite side of where the MyTouch case has them. I ordered a second one and had to return it because despite asking the seller in advance if it indeed was for a MyTouch and not an HTC branded phone they didn't have the right one. I've seen recently that some have started popping out on ebay that state "will fit US models" or something to that effect, these should be safe. My advice is to ask before you buy if it will fit a T-Mobile MyTouch, and what happens if it doesn't fit after you order it.
yep i can confirm. the thickness is different. but i managed to match them i have a 32a front and back pannel (black). And 32b middle section (silver UK Vodafone stock). This works just fine. Otherwise your vibration motor will never work since it is to tight.
zmesler said:
yep i can confirm. the thickness is different. but i managed to match them i have a 32a front and back pannel (black). And 32b middle section (silver UK Vodafone stock). This works just fine. Otherwise your vibration motor will never work since it is to tight.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I double that, I just figuered that out the other day while I was trying to change the housing for my magic.
I was wondering if anyone has found a source for a housing replacement that will automatically fit the 32B? I am in search of one and can't seem to find one. I found some that say mytouch compatible but I think they will have the same issue as mentioned here about being different on the inside.
Thanks.
typedink said:
I was wondering if anyone has found a source for a housing replacement that will automatically fit the 32B? I am in search of one and can't seem to find one. I found some that say mytouch compatible but I think they will have the same issue as mentioned here about being different on the inside.
Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same here. In need of a new housing. There must be SOMEWHERE we can get one. Anyone? Help!
Temporarily said:
Same here. In need of a new housing. There must be SOMEWHERE we can get one. Anyone? Help!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm also looking for a housing that will be compatible with my MT3G, it looks pretty banged up.
yea the housings cause vibrator problems.
I bring great news, I e-mailed cnn.cn asking when they will have MT3G housings in stock and they replied saying they should have it in stock in early march.
iPhone iWing said:
Hey all! I just wanted to share what I found. Not to sure if anyone found this and or mentioned it here somewhere. I looked around and saw another post asking about it. But thats all I saw. I am not sure how easy it is to dis-assemble the device and or how well the housing varies with hardware. I changed my T-Mobile Wing into the HTC 4520 with housing replacement, yes they were the exact same hardware wise yet some components were off some how. I had changed more then a few others that wanted the HTC branded housing and same so idk. I'm going to order one of these soon so i will share with pics of my experience unless someone does it first. Here you all go.
http://www.truesupplier.com/_search.php?page=1&q=htc+magic
ps: trackballs too!!!!!!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I bought one of the housings available from the website posted in the OP (and quoted above). The only part of my MT3G that was messed up and scratched was the front face plate, so I didn't bother trying to swap out the rest of the housing. The face plate fits perfectly and looks awesome. The chrome buttons and HTC logo instead of the T-Mobile logo give it a much nicer look. $17 to make my phone look nicer and brand new again is not a bad deal at all.
I'd actually be willing to bet that, with some minor modifications to the middle section of the housing, we could get this entire kit to fit our MT3G's. We'd need to drill a tiny hole for the mic (the one that shipped to me has the mic hole on the opposite side), and perhaps cut away at some of the plastic near the vibration motor to allow it to move freely, but it should work. I might try this if I get bored. I'll let you know if I have any success.
Thanks for posting the site.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300400807287&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
iluvmymytouch said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300400807287&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I bought from this guy, and he has sent me the wrong size screwdriver. Check out his feedback first, it's not very reassuring.
alliekhat said:
I bought from this guy, and he has sent me the wrong size screwdriver. Check out his feedback first, it's not very reassuring.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Other than the screwdrivers, was the housing nice?
KAwAtA said:
Other than the screwdrivers, was the housing nice?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It was okay, but just okay. It definitely looks like OEM product, even down to the fact that the HTC branding was tinged blue instead of being silver and the middle chassis part was cracked. I waited 3 weeks for it to arrive in this condition, and I'm still struggling to get a refund from him so I can try another seller. Don't waste your time with him.
I did notice one or two listings on ebay actually do say original not OEM, one in particular from the UK, going to give one of those a try.
alliekhat said:
It was okay, but just okay. It definitely looks like OEM product, even down to the fact that the HTC branding was tinged blue instead of being silver and the middle chassis part was cracked. I waited 3 weeks for it to arrive in this condition, and I'm still struggling to get a refund from him so I can try another seller. Don't waste your time with him.
I did notice one or two listings on ebay actually do say original not OEM, one in particular from the UK, going to give one of those a try.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Let us know who you get it from. I dropped mine and there are little chips around the phone, I'd like to replace the housing eventually.
guys I need a housing for my Tmobile Mytouch without 3.5 mm jack ASAP. my back looks like crap, and scratched like hell.
here are 2 different ones from ebay. can you guys tell me if it will fit? I mean the pic does say "tmobile" and I am waiting from the sellers to hit back.
both of em are shipped from hong kong
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280476103537&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290413949633
btw both are similar products but 2 different sellers.
none of those come with screws. and one of them states, I would need existing "screw holes" idk what that means, I believe these "screw holes" are already inside my pre existing housing (stock).
sorry but these guys are foreign sellers and have bad communication skills, most of there responses are half assed.
Was looking to buy a new outer housing for the phone as I dropped it and there are grooves/pits in the soft rubber part of the housing. This one on ebay says it oem, but the camera does not extent as far as out on the original case, and there are no metal edges around the camera bezel (these may actually be better for the device). Was wondering if anyone can confirm if this is indeed oem, maybe htc changed the housing in later models?
Link here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ORIGINAL-HTC-HD...wItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item45f16d3a99
thank you...
It looks like the real thing. not sure about the camera bit though. Also, the mini picture in the first image is definitely not the hd2. Might be worth asking the seller.
hello n4v1n,
same housing as original, when you will take off your outer housing, you will see that camera's extention with metal edge doesn't come with it (it's part of the camera's module, not housing)
agree with kengel77.. the camera module is by itself, therefore it will be on your board..
I can confirm that the camera part is part of the housing as I have taken it apart already. The board has just the lens attached to it, nothing else.
Would this work for the T9193 as well as the T8585?
I scuffed the corner of my housing (dropped it onto pavement in the leather sleeve, just happened to land on the exposed corner...) and removing the Telstra branding seems like a plus.
$20 is a pittance.
Also, how difficult/risky is the actual process of replacing the housing?
Ok I can confirm this is NOT an OEM housing as truesupplier.com has it for $98.00!!! too expensive imo. Also @spike15, removing the old housing is easy although you will most likely damage the original housing in the process as u have to pry it open with some sort of plastic edge and it's really tight. I have little grooves in the plastic above where the earpiece is now.
n4v1n said:
@spike15, removing the old housing is easy although you will most likely damage the original housing in the process as u have to pry it open with some sort of plastic edge and it's really tight. I have little grooves in the plastic above where the earpiece is now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't care about the original housing -- it'll be going straight in the garbage.
Can anyone confirm the quality of these housings? Can anyone confirm that the T8585 housing is identical (at least in shape and size) to the T9193 housing?
Spike15 said:
I don't care about the original housing -- it'll be going straight in the garbage.
Can anyone confirm the quality of these housings? Can anyone confirm that the T8585 housing is identical (at least in shape and size) to the T9193 housing?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Since its not oem and from china, MOST likely will be garbage, considering an oem version costs 5X more. just my 2cents./ Also the antenna leads for the wifi, gps etc. are not included, so you will have to take them off the original, they look like stickers and if they tear, you're screwed. I didnt mess with them but they look very fragile.
n4v1n said:
Since its not oem and from china, MOST likely will be garbage, considering an oem version costs 5X more. just my 2cents./ Also the antenna leads for the wifi, gps etc. are not included, so you will have to take them off the original, they look like stickers and if they tear, you're screwed. I didnt mess with them but they look very fragile.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does the truesupplier one include these leads?
No one has an answer for whether or not the T8585 and T9193 housings are identical? : /
maybe this thread can give the answer
DN41
edit: look at the size...so it won't match...click
DN41 said:
maybe this thread can give the answer
DN41
edit: look at the size...so it won't match...click
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The T9193 is not the T-Mobile version, it's the Telstra version...
afaik ALL US versions are the t9193's.
the internationals (europe/asia/etc) are the t8585's.
DN41
Spike15 said:
Does the truesupplier one include these leads?
No one has an answer for whether or not the T8585 and T9193 housings are identical? : /
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yea the one at truesupply includes the leads built into the case because it is officially OEM
DN41 said:
afaik ALL US versions are the t9193's.
the internationals (europe/asia/etc) are the t8585's.
DN41
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, because the T9193 is the Telstra version, and Telstra is an Australian telco.
Do I need to take a picture of my Telstra HD2 box which says "T9193" on it?
Spike15 said:
No, because the T9193 is the Telstra version, and Telstra is an Australian telco.
Do I need to take a picture of my Telstra HD2 box which says "T9193" on it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes you have t9193, the housing will NOT fit, end of story.
Are you sure this won't fit?
Someone on page suggested the only reason difference in size might be standard of measure difference. Sounds very ridiculous.
Why are you saying it won't fit?
My son decided to color his and I am going to sell it. I need to replace these.
Link to a site that sells them?
Also interested in finding out. Closest thing I've found is a listing on ebay for 30 bucks... are all mytouch3g 32B? so far all i've found are magic housings and they dont fit.
http://tinyurl.com/3ymzwv9
Heard of Ebay?
Tho the Black housing with the grey/silver midsection I must say are more difficult to find.
Contact the seller before purchasing. Make sure it is the correct housing for what you need. 3.5mm headphone jack or not. It's not shown in picture and I've no idea what myTouch model you have. Only the red and fender edition seem to have the myTouch logo on the back cover tho..........
There are many mor listings but I only noticed this particular seller at a quick glance selling a black housing with the grey/silver midsection rather then the red midsection.
White
http://cgi.ebay.com/White-Full-hous...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa2079a48
Black
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Black-Full-...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item335df2f71c
Red
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Red-Full-ho...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa2079a88
Fender Edition
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Brown-Full-...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa2079a11
Luckily, I've 2 Magics and not myTouchs, so it's far easier to find housings. I've 2 of every available color.
I like to match.
I don't use no fancy cases. I like my phones bare. Just use the hTC sleeve.
I was actually looking today and they are not at all hard to find. If you CANNOT find one on eBay (which you can - I've was JUST looking at them maybe an hour ago) here:
http://cnn.cn/shop/
That's where I get just about everything else. A little pricey, but convenient none-the-less.
Hello,
I just bought a used HTC Magic from Rogers and I bought the T-mobile white housing to replace it with. I was wondering if the T-mobile htc magic housing would fit the Rogers HTC Magic. I ordered the housing off of ebay and have not yet received it, hence why I'm asking.
Thanks in advance.
I believe that the middle section of the housing of the T-Mo myTouch is slightly thicker then that of Magic Housing. (that and the 3.5mm headphone jack on the 2 new models)
Because of this, you are unable to use the mid section of the replacement Magic housings on the myTouch, (you can squeeze it in there, but you'll lose vibration) but not to sure how it would work out the other way around.
Might I ask, Why didn't you buy one of the many white Magic replacement housings?
The rarest housings to find are the black T-Mo housings. All of the other housings can be found all over ebay. The Magic in specific can be found all over the place in quite a few colors infact.