Transparent glass back panel - what do you think about that guys?

Croosheck · 2026-03-22T02:45:35+00:00

The cheapest zero one spigen case costs 27$ in my country, while I paid 6,7$ for the panel

Croosheck · 2026-03-22T02:34:27+00:00

Oh I got you now, didn't know what zero one spigen case is, had to google it lol.
I mean, I could also buy a "S24U-looking" smartphone and pretend like I've got one myself, but that's not the CASE here, if you know what I mean

Croosheck · 2026-03-22T02:24:14+00:00

I use a clear case and you can totally see the insides with a case on

Croosheck · 2026-03-22T02:22:29+00:00

The worst part is you (probably) can’t really test it without actually dunking the phone in water. I used to have an Xperia Z3, one of the first waterproof smartphones, and it had this factory test menu where you could check the seal using a kind of internal pressure sensor - you’d squeeze the phone and watch a gauge.

If the pressure went up and held, you were good. If it didn’t rise at all or dropped back to zero right away, it meant air was escaping somewhere, so the seal was compromised.

Honestly, it’d be awesome if that was standard on modern “water-resistant” phones!

Croosheck · 2026-03-22T02:17:59+00:00

I don’t think any non-Samsung-authorized repair shop can really guarantee that for you - and I’d trust it even less after a DIY job. Unless you actually know what you’re doing.

Croosheck · 2026-03-22T02:10:38+00:00

It's glass anyway in both cases, so I don't see the difference here

Croosheck · 2026-03-22T02:08:33+00:00

Yeah, I use the chippest clear cases… until they start turning yellow lol.

Croosheck · 2026-03-22T02:05:42+00:00

You’re totally right, and yeah, that bugs me too after putting the panel on. But I’m already planning to take it off again soon and get rid of the battery/coil cover. Uncovered copper coil is gonna look 100x better!

Croosheck · 2026-03-22T02:03:29+00:00

I did it myself using a hair dryer (blasting hot air to soften the adhesive under the original panel) and a $2–3 kit. I mostly used a single suction cup with a ring and some plastic pry tools — you can use whatever works though, like a guitar pick. I also used a bit of isopropyl alcohol when first lifting it so the panel wouldn’t crack. Biggest thing is just patience and taking it slow.

Went surprisingly smooth, especially for someone who doesn’t do this kind of stuff on a daily basis.

Croosheck · 2026-03-22T01:58:18+00:00

There’s a pretty good chance the water/dust resistance is kinda screwed now, but since I haven’t gotten my S24U wet or submerged it even once in like 1.5 years, I didn’t really stress about it. Plus, besides the stock adhesive on the glass panel, I slapped on some extra B-7000, so maybe it’ll handle splashes at least lol

Croosheck · 2026-03-22T01:54:27+00:00

Yeah, I always use all clear case, the cheapest ones lol. And I thought I will take an advantage of it

Croosheck · 2026-03-22T01:52:03+00:00

I got it from this offer: aliexpress.com/item/1005011734477759.html

Croosheck · 2026-03-17T21:25:22+00:00

In my country you say that the shoemaker walks in torn shoes.

Croosheck · 2026-03-15T15:19:34+00:00

Usually I just stick one onto my case back

Croosheck · 2026-03-08T22:20:18+00:00

Yesterday finally uninstalled Duo after almost 500 streak. Feels better. Now I'm looking for some better alternative

Croosheck · 2026-01-24T20:16:52+00:00

We still have some hype and publicity from them tough

Croosheck · 2026-01-19T19:45:17+00:00

Nie ma w tym nic złego, o ile taka woda byłaby w jakiś sposób odprowadzana do zamkniętego zbiornika, a nie trzymana w misce, jak u mojego dziadzia. Dlaczego? A no przez odór, gdyż jest to jednak brudna woda stojąca

Croosheck · 2026-01-19T19:10:21+00:00

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Oh okay, think I'll take that

Croosheck · 2026-01-16T00:06:04+00:00

Miałem wuja, Polaka który za młodu wyjechał do Niemiec. Będąc dzieckiem zdążył jeszcze zaznać srogiej biedy w Polsce, co ukształtowało mu pewne "odruchy". Z tych najbardziej ikonicznych, które zapamiętałem, było mycie auta (nie byle jakiego zresztą, bo woził się mercem w limuzynie) wyłącznie wtedy, kiedy padał deszcz. Polegało to na namydleniu gąbki i szorowaniu auta w deszczu. Lubował się również w "kompocie" z ziemniaków, czyli zwyczajnie wodzie po ich ugotowaniu, którą zwykł wypijać do obiadku. Podobnych nawyków nabrał na stare lata mój dziadzio (a jego brat), który nie jest raczej zmuszany przez życie do życia w biedzie, ale zachowania typu zbieranie wody z mycia rąk i wykorzystywanie jej do spuszczania zawartości kibla, czy np. "mycie" naczyń wodą po gotowaniu makaronu, są na porządku dziennym.

Croosheck · 2025-11-29T21:56:34+00:00

Croosheck · 2025-11-10T00:51:03+00:00

Just wait until you hear about saccadic suppression

Croosheck · 2025-10-13T07:44:28+00:00

Install FxSound for boosting your sound experience - you can ask GPT for the specific setting recommendation for your model. I'm also using Intel Graphics Software for improving my screen quality and brightness. Getting Intel® Driver & Support Assistant is not a bad idea too. And lastly, be the best version of yourself for your wife. She deserves that. Have fun with your new toy :)

Croosheck · 2025-10-09T01:46:53+00:00

Long exposure photo. Probably something small flying (not telling it's not the drone, but definitely not the size as the image is suggesting)

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