• 1st Question - I know you can depending on glasses size
  
• 2nd Question - Yes, when you do room set up you could just set it to standing, calibrate your height whilst sitting.
  
• 3rd Question - So I haven't experienced eye strain after 3 - 4 hour sessions, but boy does it get sweaty/hot in there. There seems to be a lot of 3rd party foam inserts for the Vive so if you're particular I'd suggest getting one the boast it's ventilation.
  
• 4th Question - If you don't want to put holes in your wall for the mounts then get tri-pods. When it comes to cable management you should be the judge, it doesn't bother me but there are plenty of 3rd party cable management rigs.
  
• 5th Question - Gonna be honest, there is a lot of crap out there right now. Don't let price tags dictate what you deem to be good either. For instance GORN is awesome. I've played it more than any other game so far and it was free. Raw Data is great, a but steep in price but compared to other content it might as well be an AAA title. REC ROOM (Free) is amazing. I've spent more time with the socializing aspect than it's games (including paintball).
  

No problem. Buckle up, get a cup of coffee or take notes or something.

TL;DR Buy this unless the Perfine is back in stock soon.

I have 2 main ones that I cycle through right now, a Perfine 4100 mAh battery (out of stock on Amazon) and a Taeozi 4200 mAh (delisted). I've purchased more, I'll list them and their fates below, kinda chronologically, especially because I'm going to make a bigger post soon outlining all of them once two packages come in.

• OEM LG Battery #1
  
  The one that came with my phone. I used it once - when I initially got the phone. Drained it to 40% and put it back in the box, for when the inevitable batterypocalypse happens.
  
  
• OEM LG Battery #2
  
  It's good, it still works. I keep it at my parents' place charged to 50% as a spare. Finding an actual OEM LG battery is another story.
  
  
• "OEM" LG Battery #3
  
  Complete shit. Bought it on Amazon. Degraded faster than any of the other 3rd party batteries, like literal weeks before it was shit. It was actually cheaper than all of them too. Phone lags below 50% charge, probably due to voltage sag. Recycled. Was either a fake, really old, really used, or all 3. No recourse or refund with something like this - the 3rd parties on Amazon all honor their warranties in my experience.
  
  
• 2x TQTHL 3300 mAh (delisted)
  
  Came with one of those black wall chargers. One battery gave random "invalid battery" errors out of the box upon booting and would just shut the phone back down. I contacted the seller, they gave me a 50% refund, no questions asked. Bizarrely enough, after really cleaning the contacts on Invalid Battery, it works great now. ~2800 mAh real capacity. The one that was "OK" out of the box degraded, I recycled it after a few months of use.
  
  
• aexpower 3300 mAh battery (delisted)
  
  Same deal as the now dead TQTHL, barely 2000 mAh actual capacity after ~6 months, slowdowns if it's below 50% charge, etc. Contacted them, they offered to send a replacement or a prorated refund based on the 18-mo warranty. Pretty sure aexpower and SHENMZ are the same "company".
  
  
• 2x Perfine V20 Battery BL-44E1F 4100mAh Replacement for LG V20 H990 H910 VS995 LS997 Removable Battery - Out of Stock
  
  I'm about to RMA one of them because I get random "High temperature warning ⚠" screens but only with that specific battery installed. It was the 1st one I bought, and I may or may not have rolled over onto the phone, plugged into a USB-PD charger, with the brightness on max. The 2nd battery I bought a few weeks after that when they were back in stock still works great and AccuBattery estimates 3800 mAh capacity on it. The wonky one has also always been much harder to get the battery cover to close over, so it was probably a dud on Day 1 that's just now manifesting.
  
  
• Taoezi 4200 mAh - Delisted
  
  Tough to get the cover over, but it doesn't give me any trouble. Only bought it because it was a good deal cheaper than the Perfine at the time, and was also in stock.
  
  
• Upgraded LG V20 BL-44E1F Battery Replacement, SHENMZ 4200mAh Li-Polymer Battery 24 Month Warranty
  
  Almost free, I bought it using the refund from the aexpower. Voltage sag below 50% charge after 6 mo, not going to bug them for a refund tho, will recycle it next time I go to Best Buy.
  
  
• TAYUZH LG V20 Battery | 2X 3200mAh Replacement Li-ion Battery with Wall Charger for LG V20 BL-44E1F | V20 Spare Battery - 24 Month Warranty
  
  They legit seem identical to the very first set of TQTHL batteries, from the packaging, to the charger, etc. These Chinese battery "companies" are all just different names for the same shit in my opinion lol. I keep one in my desk and one in the car, and tbh I bought them for the charger. They're probably safer to keep lying around than these sketchy LiPo packs anyways.
  
  
• [Upgraded TAYUZH 2X 4200mAh Replacement Li-Polymer Battery BL-44E1F with Spare Charger for LG V20 24 Month Warranty] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VK7QKPF/)
  
  On the way because Perfine is out of stock. Technically the cheapest LiPo on Amazon right now. Technically what I'd recommend.
  
  

  Special Mention
  

  
  3 wonderfully ridiculous 3800 mAh "Gold" batteries are on their way from eBay. It was like $24 for 3. I bought them just to see what they were.
  
  There are a few more ridiculous sounding brands of battery on eBay, including one that doesn't even appear to have a "brand name" but has a Chinglish message printed on it about ["Supporting US Taxpayer Company"] (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F174036162148) and boasts a 4520 mAh capacity! Make BL-44E1F Great Again. And then this 4200 mAh "LOSONCOER" that is more expensive than all of the 4200 mAh batteries on Amazon but ships from China. No thanks. Others include a "Sporting" 4520 mAh and an ACESOFT 4520 mAh, and one that's completely unbranded, possibly the elusive "original" battery that all of these fuckers are buying boxes of to slap labels onto. They're dirt cheap though, $12 or so.
  
  I also bought a MAXXJUICE to see what that's about. I doubt it will be any different from the other 4Ah batteries, and it's a great deal more expensive, but it comes with a case. Also no sales tax because lol Singapore. Yay.
  
  

  OEM Batteries
  

  
  If for whatever reason you want an original LG OEM battery, I've only found 2 legit sources, neither are cheap.
  
  The first is easier, local, quicker, but way more expensive. Find someone selling the retail BCK-5200 package - the battery inside is real and unused. Buying an OEM battery from someone selling the loose BCK-5200 (cheaper) is hit or miss.
  
  The 2nd is an Israeli eBay user that appears to be operating out of a cell phone shop in Bnei Barak. They also still have the LG Quick Cover in stock lol. Everything I ordered from him has a little sticker on it - they were accessories imported for a carrier over there. That's "OEM LG Battery #2" from earlier. It's over a year old. Still works fine.

I did get it on amazon at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HM4QB0Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got the 2 pack because I thought I'd want to swap one off for cleaning but it cleans just fine on the headset with cleaning wipes thanks to the material. I can't speak to the other options with 1 pack because those are different manufacturers. I personally found it to not be that much less comfortable. I feel like I don't sit there thinking of it being less comfortable while I'm playing and I thinnk that's when I would notice that comfort the most. And I'm enjoying the FOV more than I think about the comfort even when I'm thinking back on play sessions with it.

It is hard to describe but on a monitor the scale is judged more relatively to other objects so your mind works to estimate the size of the object based on the information given. With a Vive the combination of head rotation and position tracking, 3d stereo imaging and having a full 360 wrap around display allows you to perceive scale naturally like you do in the real world.

This does wonders for immersion. The first thing you will notice is how amazing the cockpit is. It is in 1:1 scale, you can rotate and bob your head looking around it, and it gives you the illusion you are in it. Being able to look around quickly and freely is great for battles and tracking objects that aren't directly in front of you.

Objects in the distance tend to be a bit pixelated due to limitations with the resolution but once you get up to planets, stars, and stations you can sense its vastness as you look out at it from a tiny cockpit.

I never had a problem with FOV as another mentioned. It looks similar to wearing ski googles. When I am immersed it doesn't really bother me. I did get the 6mm replacement foam and noticed a slight improvement. I'd still recommend it as it is also easier to clean but it's a bit expensive. https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Memory-Foam-Replacement-Better/dp/B01HM4QB0Y/

Buy these lens wipes, I would be lost without them
The microfiber cloth will scrath your lenses if you wipe them dry. And water/iso is not the best soluton either. These wipes have worked wonders for me.
https://www.amazon.com/Zeiss-Pre-Moistened-Lens-Cleaning-Wipes/dp/B00MVR5OD8/ref=sr_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1478016902&sr=8-6&keywords=lens+wipes
Get some compressed air to blow off any debris/dust that collects on the lens, its safer than even wiping with a moistened cloth. Use the premoistened wipes for smudges, and be super careful wiping any dirt/dust off.
ALSO, these are a godsend, but are usually sold out. They restock every week or so:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HM4QB0Y/ref=pd_sim_23_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FW49RSN822DH182407Z9
These are vastly more comfortable than the ones that come with the vive. They are easier to clean, and they increase your FOV.
Those items I would HIGHLY recommend getting. Including the compressed air, its helpful. Also keep your vive lenses away from any sunlight
Also I would highly recommend over the ear headphones. Adds to the immersion more than you would think.

Guy with a health issue that brings on long periods of bad fatigue here. Coincidentally I'm entering a new fatigue period today so I feel for you. I'll be back to barely able to play seated games soon.

I own a Vive and its entirely usable sitting down, even in games that don't support 'seated' experiences. Most games use a teleport mechanic so you can just sit on a nice chair and teleport around. Even better if the chair can spin.

No HMD is designed for seated experiences. That doesn't exist anymore as the controller-based Rift no longer exists. The Rift is roomscale now.


I'd argue the Vive is nicer for seated as you can put your lighthouses up and have much more usable space in the room and less occlusion. In a chair you're blocking more light especially if your occluded by a desk. Webcams might have issues unless your placement is perfect. With lighthouse placement 45 degrees down from each corner of the room its pretty much impossible to occlude, even on a chair at a desk.

>Or is it more than Vive can do everything Rift can do, but more expensively?

There is nothing the Rift can do that the Vive can't. Price and FOV is the big differences right now. You can a nicer FOV with the Vive with the stock gasket but it costs more. I'd also recommend the 6mm gasket for the Vive. That raised my FOV considerably. If I use a stock Rift, its like I'm wearing swim goggles. I don't think its easy nor obvious how much a FOV difference makes in VR unless you actually have a VR headset to test. Its not night and day, but its substantial.

The Vive has some creature comforts as well. The built-in camera is especially handy. I can read text messages, see whos calling, see if there's something in room I might step on/roll over, untangle cables, talk to my wife who comes in the room without taking off my hmd and being able to see her an interact normally, etc.

I'd also argue the ability to install the DAS or wireless is a big deal. With the Vive you're paying a premium to buy an expandable platform. With the Rift you get more of a locked down non-expandable device.

>Also, are there enough seated experiences to justify it either way, right now?

I've played many 'standing' shooters on my ass. Rec Room is fun sitting. The content is there if you want it. There may be content you may not be able to play well, but so far I haven't had any issues.

I see the other guy recommends you install Cyanogen, and I can speak from experience as I currently have Cyanogen 13 (Marshmallow) installed.

First off, do install Cyanogen, I love it so far!!

But it doesn't really fix the battery issues, in fact I think I might actually go through battery a little faster on this ROM.

The S3 was not really future-proofed, in that the battery life has pretty much always sucked. To combat this I bought two Anker 2200mAh Batteries and two Wall Battery Chargers from Amazon. Its great! I love going from 0% straight to 100% in just a minute or two.

I personally go though about 80-160% of battery a day with about 2-5 hours of demanding screen on time, so I do really recommend keeping an extra battery with you. Here is today's minimal (2 hours 50 minutes screen on time) battery usage for reference.

Hope this helps! If you have any more questions feel free to ask.

P.S. Here is the download link for CyanogenMod for your phone.

They dont necessarily provide like protection that a cell phone case would or something but it does provide an extra layer of silicone which certainly helps and the grip is great, I love mine.

Hyperkin Silicon Covers

VRCover 6mm for better FOV

edit: Also A list of chinese accessories, one of which is a metal bumper for around the controllers, untested so buy with caution

I've been loving my Yishda batteries. I've been using a single one pretty heavily since I got it, and have even charge it externally many times. I've never gotten the non-OEM battery warning, and the capacity is still as good or better than my original battery. I easily get a full day of reasonably heavy use, at around 75% brightness.

I bought this bundle for something like $27, it's a great price IMO since it comes with two batteries and the external charger.

The main recommendation I have is to get an extended battery. With the stock battery I used to get about 3 hours screen-on time with average use. I pretty much got used to charging once in the middle of the day. That always seemed to be enough.

Now I have a QCell extended battery and a Trexcell case/cover, and I'm pretty darn happy with them. So far, I seem to be getting a little over 5 hours of screen-on time, and I don't have to charge in the middle of the day at all. It's quite a different experience.

It's certainly down to personal preference, but I like the weightier phone, now that I've gotten used to it.

Also, I have the 5 GB plan, and it's pretty sweet. I use Groove IP and this low-latency audio patch, and it works swell.

I haven't run out of data like I expected to, either. I have gotten up to 2 or 3 GB before, though.

You'll love the Q10. I have a Z10 but used a Q10 for a month or so while my Z10 was being repaired/replaced.

To your questions:

1. 1GB should suffice for the browsing you are doing. I purchased the Data Usage Counter to monitor all my communication services. It is excellent and the DEV is in BETA on a wicked release. Well worth purchasing.
   

• Attachments do not automatically download unless you configure your device to do so.
  

2. Heat is not an issue I experienced, nor heard from other users. Don't worry about it.
   
3. You should get at least a full day of use with a Q10. I recently purchased an extra battery/charger bundle from Amazon for my Z10 and couldn't be more pleased. Spare battery or recharge from the bundle.
   
4. I've never had a problem with any BlackBerry I've owned as they are very durable. Do yourself a favour though, get a holster.
   
   Although I loved the keyboard on the Q10, I missed having a larger screen size. YMMV.
   
   The other app that enhances my BB10 experience is HUB++, you too can become a notification ninja :-)

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Trying to decide which vr cover to buy by PerryPlay


i am currently trying to decide between a few vr covers, i am looking for 2 things in a vr cover: that after sweating it will not fog up (at least not quickly), and that will be comfortable
i am currently trying to decide between those (but if you have a better option please suggest it):

https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Memory-Replacement-Velour-Black/dp/B073PCNKX7/ref=lp_13951024011_1_10?srs=13951024011&ie=UTF8&qid=1526582725&sr=8-10#customerReviews

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HM4QB0Y/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3RCGUEH99V0M&psc=1#customerReviews

https://www.amazon.com/JARMOR-Replacement-Memory-Leather-Better-Windows/dp/B07BWLTJRV/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1526582710&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=vr+cover&psc=1

	

	

	

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i know it sounds a bit lame, but i absolutely LOVE http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007C8XRJY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 . really a great value at only $15. very nice, espically with jelly bean being somewhat more of a battery hog. nothing but great things to say about the battery though

If you haven't yet, I totally recommend trying a third party face pad. I got the 6mm "wider FOV" pad from VR cover on Amazon. It's made a world of difference for me. The FOV is a little better but for me the difference is really in comfort and cleanliness. My biggest problem with the original vive foam pads was they hold sweat and could get hairs in them, and due to their foam like nature it was very hard to get any hair out. This would cause me to always look fore any loose hair on the lenses before I put the headset on and they are hard to get off. Now that I have a new cover it personally feels better on my face, cleaner in general, allows me to have a wider FOV (enough to occasionally see the edge of the screens in the direction of my nose), and is machine washable if I wish to wash it. These are the ones I got.

Nice to hear the old foam smell brings back memories though, maybe I should try my new one again to see if I get any of that good old day 1 nostalgia.

And now you know based off his post that the battery is fine haha. I would let you know how it is but it hasn't come in the mail yet!

EDIT: I was in your position a few days ago before ordering the phone. Ill hop on my computer and give you some links to some posts I made asking questions about the Gnex and the Verizon version specifically.

EDIT 2: Here's a post with a lot of helpful information.
So what I came to conclude is that the battery will drain fast while on 4G, just like any other 4G phone, the extended battery makes the phone barely bigger while helping quite a bit with battery life, and Codename Android with Franco's kernel will help a lot with battery life as well as give you awesome features.

So, I feel the battery deal is solved with:

• Using 3G.
  
• Using this. (Or you could go with a bulky one, but is by no means necessary.)
  
• Using Codename Android and Franco's Kernel.

Hahaha geez, that's an intense tangent. I actually thought the wire was see through but coincidentally, I do have something like that. It's not bad. Sometimes it will just randomly deplete its charge and it's hard getting the watch to sit very well because it's flat but otherwise it has very good battery life and is quite portable. It's a 4.8 A so it can charge my One M8 like 3 times.

Here is the battery I have in my GNex i9250 GSM phone:

QCell Samsung Galaxy Nexus GSM i9250 3850mAh Extended Battery ASIN: B006SKHIKG.

I love it and find it makes my phone very hard to kill.

EDIT: And this is the case to get - Seidio CSK3SSGNLKX2-BK ACTIVE Extended Case with Metal Kickstand ASIN: B0083RTZ7G.

This case provides protection similar to high-end case from Trident. It has a soft layer covered with hard armor that covers all four corners. The kickstand is the really beautiful thing, because it doesn't just work for standing the phone on flat surfaces....

I use it as a finger brace when using the phone one-handed. It lets you safely hold the phone is a whole new way that allows you easier access to the screen with your thumb, while the kickstand braces through your other fingers. I use it like this so often I consider it now an essential feature on the phone.

The soft-armor portion of the case is a bit of a lint-magnet, but it washes off very easy under simple tap water. Just rinse, towel dry, and it is clean again. For me, it is well worth it and I wouldn't trade this case for anything, including the top-end cases from Trident or Otterbox.

Solution: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HM4QB0Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YOzAzbJ0J469W

Comes with one of each. It’s what I have. I don’t sweat a whole lot during VR but I use the 6mm and it doesn’t seem like it’d be an issue if you’re sweating. I’d just suggest not sitting there for a few hours pooling up sweat. Take it off every once and a while and dry it (and your face) off and get back into it. You can try both out and see what suits you best and what you feel most comfortable with.

Edit: this one will actually give you a 6mm and an 18mm as opposed to 14mm. I don’t think that’s a huge deal though in your situation.

This has been brought up pretty often on this subreddit, and I feel like there is a division between two main theories on the problem:

• It's a software glitch / bad reporting / excessive app or system use.
  
• It's a hardware malfunction.
  
  I was in the same situation (very similar screenshot) and was told by a Google representative after a few e-mails back and forth that I was out of my warranty period. I finally got fed up with it enough that I bought a new battery and replaced it a few days ago. As others who have also replaced their batteries have said, it truly is like having a brand new phone. I highly recommend it, though the process is a pain in the ass. Being concerned anytime the phone is below 60% battery is no way to live, especially when it drops to that point so quickly after being taken off charge.
  
  Battery - $8.99 Amazon Prime; comes with opening tools but does not include a precision knife.
  
  Replacement back glass camera cover - $7.99 Amazon Prime; because the battery did not come with precision knives and I am not a patient man, so I clearly broke the glass.
  
  Precision knife - $3.58 add-on item; plan ahead. Don't be like me.
  
  Heat gun - $19.97 Amazon Prime; you can use a hair dryer but this is a ton easier.
  
  Tutorial
  
  If you decide to go ahead with it, best of luck.

You really don't need anything at all... If you really want to get into serious sniping you could get a stock. I don't have one and felt absolutely no need of one unless I take out the sniper rifle. Most maps are fairly small and the sniper is a dual edged blade. It's nice long range but it's a liability short range.

One thing I'd recommend (but it's not NEED at all) is the 6mm facepads - better FOV, for me more comfort, easier to keep clean.

1. Bought it a few days ago, received today.
   
   
2. I bought it from Amazon here
   
   
3. I used the tools that came with it, plus an exacto knife, playing cards, and a hairdryer.
   
   
4. The only minor issue is that I bent the plastic piece at the bottom pulling it off while the glue was still pretty tight. I wish I had taken a little more time and been more careful. It would have been easier if I had a chisel exacto knife instead of a standard - with a standard exacto knife, I had to push down at an angle to get the blade flat to the edge, and it took a while to figure out just how far to push down. Also, I kept accidentally turning on the phone, which didn't seem to cause a problem, but freaked me out.
   
   
5. So far, battery life looks to be about 4 hours of SOT from 1, which seems good. In hindsight, the battery manufacturer recommended leaving the phone off and charging for 12 hours, so maybe I should have done that.
   
   
6. NA.
   
   
7. Other tips - Take your time and it's not that bad. Watch a video until you have a fairly good idea where the display cable is under the battery, so you can stay away from it while getting the battery out.
   
   
8. Not sure if it has a temperature monitor, but probably not.
   
   
9. The replacement cable matches the narrow photo in the OP link, although I thought looked just like the one in my phone. It fit fine but not perfectly, so there was a little tiny bit of slack when I put the phone together.

Yep, here's the one I ordered. Comes as a set of two. This one is great - comfortable, easy to clean and it increases your FOV slightly. There's two small downsides: the leather may cause you to sweat more and since your eyes will be closer to the lenses, you may get sweat on the lenses and have to clean them every so often. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HM4QB0Y/

Depends on the VR cover mostly. I recommend replacing the face cover with a leather one like this one from Amazon for $30 and wearing a headband to soak up some sweat when you plan to play some active games, like Beat Saber. Take the HMD off every now and then to air it out and wipe it off. I also recommend the Vive-n-Chill or just a fan of some kind to help circulate air around your HMD/face, because the HMD gets hot after a couple hours.

1. I was tempted to jailbreak, but ultimately because it's a web-based dashboard I was able to just load it in safari, then tap the share icon and tell it to Add to Home Screen, which with the right setup, acts like an "app" (no safari nav bar, tabs etc) when you open it from the Home Screen. Combined with the option to just leave the screen always on, no jailbreak necessary (there was a cool jailbreak tweak I wanted to try where you would wave your hand in front of a blank screen and it'd wake, but I opted not to go that route for a few reasons)
   
2. For magnets, there are plenty of ways you can accomplish it, but I've been buying these for years to place on everything. They include these adhesive plates which all of my devices have so I can slap my phone/iPad all over the house on demand (great in the kitchen especially). I wouldn't mind adding a second or putting cheaper adhesive magnets on all 4 corners to make it a little more stable though.

Clean the edges clean of old adhesive. I used 2mm adhesive when I replaced my screen and it was a little thicker. 1mm would work just fine. Cut them to smaller pieces and use a tweezer and magnifying glass if you need to but make sure every available edge surface has adhesive. You'll need the edges that will stick to the screen.

Once you have edge lined, remove the top side (of the double sided adhesive). Take your time and press down on edges. Once it's closed, get even heat on it (hairdryer, heat gun). Make sure you don't leave it on one place for too long. Move the heat around the edge for about a minute and a half or hot to touch. Put the phone down on flat surface, lay a cloth on top and put even weight on (stack plenty of books if you have it?). Leave it to cool for about 15 minutes with at least 3 dictionary worth of weight.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K4VZNBG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_jz0IBbKXG3THR

It's fairly simple to do if you get a kit.

I bought this kit and a spare glass replacement. Then, I just followed this Youtube video.


Along with the kit, you'll need some cardstock or playing card, heatgun or hairdryer, razor blade (a straight, flat blade worked best for me - better than the xacto in the vid). It took me less than 30 mins, and it runs like a champ now.

Just got these: HTC Vive Memory Foam Face Foam Replacement 6mm (Better FOV) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HM4QB0Y?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

They’re super comfortable and can be wiped down between uses. They don’t soak up sweat like the OG pads they are thinner which a lot of people seem to like. They make them for pretty much every HMD.

I bought a third party memory foam face foam replacement. 20 bucks for two, and it's great. Very comfortable, and it doesn't sponge up my sweat.

Edit: Looks like I was misremembering the price. Still though, I would still recommend them highly.

Depends on the size of the glasses. If you have a low prescription, you may not need them at all. I have -3.50 (nearsighted) in both eyes, and still need them. I have a 'small' pair of glasses just for use with the Vive, as they don't give enough peripheral vision for comfortable daily wear. If you can see normally at about 2 meters away from you, you can likely not bother with glasses.

Contact lenses are an option, and https://vr-lens-lab.com/ make and sell lens inserts that fit over the lens, even if they're a bit expensive for what you get, and some people do complain a bit. You'd also have to put them in and take them out any time you switched off play, increasing the risk of scratches just from handling and having stuff near the lenses to begin with.

The down side for the vision-corrected set is a lower FOV due to not being able to have the Vive lenses close enough, and not being able to use the 6mm 'thin foam' replacement covers for the same reason to their greatest effect. You can still use the covers, your roommate may just need to pop out the side depth-adjustment rings and move the HMD away to avoid scratching the lenses with his glasses. You probably will want to get a set of lens covers too; Hyperkin already makes some. The lenses are softer plastic, and apparently scratch fairly easily. So be careful.

Personally, I get around a 70-degree FOV with my glasses, using the FOV-measurement background in the Workshop, for the SteamVR home screen. I've been told that people who don't need glasses can get upward of 90 though with the thin-foam.
Even so, it's still an amazing experience. And one that has me seriously re-considering LASIK, as it's only going to get better in the years to come.

HTC Vive Memory Foam Face Foam Replacement 6mm (Better FOV) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HM4QB0Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YYagyb25A74TG

When they get it back in stock are amazing. Took me a day to get used the lenses being so close but has definitely improved the sweet spot and fov.

This is the leather VR Cover branded one. I don't own it, but am hesitant to recommend it despite great reviews due to how thin it is. I have their 10mm Velour and while I love it (machine washable), I do feel it's the tiniest bit too thin, while this leather one is 6mm. Personally, I was worried about the holes as well, I feel they will trap bacteria and make it smell over time, though I guess an alcohol bath would fix that. I went with this from Lumies. It's not amazing and feels like "sports equipment" as some reviews state, likely due to the lack of breathable holes, but it gets the job done for demos and makes for easy cleaning. Also relatively cheap if you buy just one. I'd just let people know this is a leather interface specifically for hygiene and that there are much more comfortable options for long term use.

By the way, be careful, the leather interfaces can cause sweat to pool up on top of the HMD. If the sweat enters the vents, it can brick your Vive with water damage. It's happened to a lot of people. If you start getting a good workout or see someone else really working up a sweat, have them take a break and wipe down the pads and any lingering sweat.

I have the hyperkin silicone protectors for both the display and controllers. I just bought them because it looks cool. I still have the cover on the display but took the covers off of the controllers. The material holds pretty well but it is still a little bit loose. I noticed the silicone also made my hands sweat more and were just in general less comfortable than using the controllers without covers.

I also just ordered these replacement foams https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HM4QB0Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Reviews look good so I don't see why they wouldn't work.

I bought one of these leather-like facial interfaces and have a set of clorox wet wipes that I wipe it down with if other people are playing: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MQZVF6K

Works great, and the leather-like material is wayyyyy more comfortable than the dense foam. I feel like it ventilates way better too.

I completely agree and don't get the love this company gets.

The plastic insert they provide to hold the facepad actually NARROWS the FOV instead of improving it.

I took out the plastic insert all together and used two VIVE facepads instead:

https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Memory-Foam-Replacement-Better/dp/B01HM4QB0Y

The result? WAY better FOV and more comfort to boot.

Best $20 I ever spent.

You could spend days reading stuff on Battery University, but it's probably best to just get a new one. I got a ZeroLemon, and it's been great. There are some high capacity versions available, but they cost a lot.

Get yourself a thinner face foam replacement, and adjust the knobs on the side to bring it as close as possible to your face. Actually results in a significant FOV increase!

These are the ones I use, and they're great but definitely overpriced (plus it comes with two units, and I've never had to open the second one in almost a year of ownership). I'm sure the cheaper alternatives are more than adequate.

Hygiene will be an issue, nothing to do with trust. Some people sweat in sitting games. Some people are known to wear makeup on their face - in a variety of skin tones, sometimes with a bit of glitter! But, simply buy a waterproof VRCover and stock alcohol wipes (and make sure nobody wipes the lenses with them.)
https://www.amazon.com/Oculus-Interface-Standard-Version-Replacement/dp/B01MQZVF6K/

The receptionist or whoever is closest will have to do a bit of tech support. Just make sure they get "training time" to enjoy VR themselves.

Update:

I ended up buying the YISHDA Battery off amazon (as recommended bu u/PoetmasterGrunthos) and just finished installing it following this Ifixit guide. Currently the phone says it's fast charging with 1 hr 40 min until full.

I did not buy or need replacement back parts and used a hair dryer to loosen the adhesive. I was very liberal with the hair dryers use around the back glass and continued applying heat while slowly pulling it off. When re-applying the bottom plastic cover due to the way my phone is dented a little I put curved edges in first and then pressed the center down to get everything to fit.I managed to bend back the other small (but noticeable to me) dent near the volume button's with a combination of pressing down on it and gentle hammering.

I would have included pictures however the 6P is my camera. Overall I can't say it feels like a new phone yet, however it certainly seems like it's charging to it's full capacity. I will update again sometime in the future with longer term results of this battery's life, but for the moment I am happy and can say the procedure is not too difficult.

I have provided the links to the products I use.

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If you think you're going to be sweating quite a bit (perhaps because of beat saber) I recommend a different facepad by VR Cover.

https://www.amazon.com/Oculus-Facial-Interface-Replacement-Hygiene/dp/B01MQZVF6K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1541091609&sr=8-2&keywords=oculus+face+pad

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Like TOO_FUTURE said before me, definitely set up a ceiling rig so you dont have to worry about cables running around the floor.

https://www.amazon.com/MIDWEC-Packs-Management-Oculus-Headset/dp/B06XY5WKXW/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1541091631&sr=8-10&keywords=oculus+accessories

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Lastly, you might want to think about investing in a 3rd Oculus sensor. Having that 360 degree coverage and not having to worry about facing forward all the time will make your VR experience that much better.

https://www.amazon.com/Oculus-Sensor-16ft-Repeater-Cable-pc/dp/B0727WDPX6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541091677&sr=8-3&keywords=oculus+sensor

I really like the VRCover 6mm foam replacement ($29 here). They get your face closer to the lenses giving you a wider field of view. Plus it is way more comfortable than the foam the Vive comes with.

As far as games are concerned here a couple useful links I have bookmarked:

• All Steam HTC Vive Games sorted by review score
  
  
• All Steam Sale HTC Vive Games sorted by review score
  

I did the same thing on my first replacement. This is the screen I ordered. Apparently you're supposed to take the cover from the old screen and put it over the notification light area on the new one. I really disliked the screen though. It seemed to crack much easier when I cracked it the second time, and it wouldn't recognize touches all the time. The second time, I ordered this screen. It doesn't come with any tools, but if you already have some you don't need any more. So far it's been better from what I can tell. There is a sticker that I think you're supposed to take off for the notification light, and I didn't realize it, so now my notification light is too dark (instead of too bright like yours and mine last time). So for future reference, or if you really want to fix it, that is the screen I would order.

As for returning the screen, I highly doubt you'll be able to do that, as the screen functions as intended; they just didn't make it obvious that you have to do something for the notification light area. You could try removing the screen and fixing it by putting something under it like a piece of black tape or something, but unless it really bothers you, I wouldn't risk breaking the screen again by trying to remove it.

I can't speak on the long term life or reliability, but for about a week I've been rocking the 4100mah li-po battery from perfine ($17). Accubattery is showing at least 4100mah on each full cycle charge. I know the Qoo10 one was one of the first and "legit" li-po ones to come out, but perfine might be a cheaper and easier-to-buy alternative. Meanwhile, Shenmz also makes the 4200mah li-po battery ($19) which i think other users here are reporting pretty positive feedback on.

there's a bunch of amazon and such like this that all seem to be rebrands of the same OEM unit.

i mostly came here though, to say don't get the bezalel ark. holy crap, what a hunk of junk. that was the first one of these i saw, and i watched a friend of a friend spend like 20 minutes trying to get his phone to actually start charging with the thing, then it drained pathetically quickly.

note that these are consistently REALLY overpriced. Like, $50+ for a <5000mAh pack, when you could get a new trent or a xiaomi or something 10kmAh or more for ~$20. How much is wireless charging worth to you?

ebay and amazon have plenty, though. just searching "qi wireless battery bank" or "battery pack" or whatever worked.

> but also wsnt sure if I should wait for the S6

I'd say wait for the s6.

The s3 was a decent phone when it was released, but now it's crap. I had one, went to an s4 - it's such a faster and better phone it's almost unbelievable. If I had known, I would have switched when it came out.

But - an s6 should have band 12, which the s5 (and most other phones right now) don't have. It should be designed with VoLte in mind as well, though the s5 does have VoLte if I remember right already.

I personally bought a refurbished s4 because I needed a TMobile phone (my s3 was on verizon) and I'm waiting for around March when the next crop of phones will come out that have band 12 and are designed for VoLte.

If you're having battery life issues, you can buy a new battery for the s3 for $10-$15, like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Capable-T-Mobile-EB-L1G6LLU-18-Month-Warranty/dp/B00A44JSFK/ref=sr_1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1421092313&sr=1-3&keywords=samsung+galaxy+s3+battery

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I got these ones, they work great. https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Memory-Foam-Replacement-Better/dp/B01HM4QB0Y

It's nice that the sweat can be easily wiped off, especially if a bunch of friends are using it. I've also had luck cutting bits of double-sided velcro strips (fuzzy one side, hooks the other) and putting them under parts of the facemask, to adjust the overall tilt and position of the headset for my face. Without that, the nose thing tends to squish my nose and it's uncomfortable, but easy to fix.

I'm still using a Galaxy S4 and about to get my Galaxy S8+

I've had fantastic experiences with Samsung. You see a lot of Touchwiz jokes but I don't understand them, I've never had an issue with it.

I bought a 6,000 mAh battery pack for my S4 about a year ago for like 30 bucks and it's obscenely nice having a phone that will last more than day on a charge.

What would you say is a good quality screen replacement to buy at a good price? Would something like this be adequate?

http://www.amazon.com/Replace-DISPLAY-Screen-Digitizer-Optimus/dp/B00BIZMX38

That's about 40 bucks for the screen and here's a take apart guide.

https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+4+Teardown/11781

IMO OP it's really easy. I've been doing it for years and used to do it for my friends. Problem for me is they glue the digitizer and LCD together anymore which ups the cost and deters people from seeking my service. ifixit has always been my go to source on these things and I guarantee if you follow the steps you'll be great.

Yes. Both the BCK-5200 Battery Charging Cradle (Charging via USB-C) and any given 2x Battery and Wall Cradle will work. I have both and I find both very useful. I have the White cradle mounted to the wall near my bed with a command strip, and I can just come home from work, pull the battery out and put the new one in. I use the wall cradle at work to charge a battery and my Sony WI-1000x headphones, becuase the wall cradle does actually have an additional USB port on the side. I find that charging the battery and something via the USB does take longer on both, so keep that in mind. I'd try and find a BCK-5200 on Ebay or Swappa or something and get that, and grab a wall cradle. You can put the wall cradle in your backpack or pocket on the way out the door and basically always have full battery, it's really nice. The same can be said for the BCK-5200 though - I occasionally would use it in the car to charge my second battery as well, or use a portable power bank. It's slimmer and nicer looking, and I could be mistaken but IIRC also support QC3.0 + PD, so it'll charge faster. /u/JeromeZilcher will be able to confirm that.

A playing card (or a metrocard or similar thin flexible plastic card) works well to cut through the adhesive. Start around the earpiece and go around carefully. Try not to exceed 1mm or so or you can damage the lcd. Screen should then be able to flip out. If you do end up damaging the lcd, it should still likely be usable. A replacement (seemingly non-oem) is around $40 on ebay.

As for the battery, the two strips of adhesive are supposed to pull from the top to release, but I've found them to break apart. Again, using the playing card is good to get it free.

For reassembly, I didn't use anything to affix the battery or screen afterwards since it's held in find with a case. If you're running bare though, light leakage around the edges can be a problem. A lot of people recommend b7000 glue, but I'd imagine some 1mm double sided tape would be better/easier.

I got this one for my galaxy s4, which actually holds more juice than most stock laptop batteries. It made the battery last about 3 times longer but it also made it 3 times heavier. It weighs about as much as 1 cup of water (8fl oz). I think it's worth it to know that even if you're away from a charger for 2 nights you'll still have battery left, and that's without conserving. If I underclock my phone cpu, turn down screen brightness, and turn off mobile internet and only text and make calls, my phone would probably last a week. If you're looking to only use about 50% of your battery life per day, I would recommend the slightly lighter version.

Hyperion Samsung Galaxy S4 7500mAh Extended Battery with NEW MicroP... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BCJZYE0/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_JJcytb1CA4GT7

I just got it yesterday, so if you message me in a few days I'll let you know how it's going. The instructions say it has a "break-in period" of 4/5 days, but I can already tell the battery life is significantly increased.

I also got the honeycomb case they sell for it, and I love it. Flexible, but matte so it doesn't get stuck in your pocket or keep dirt and fingerprints.

EShine® Back Rear Camera Glass Lens Replacement + Adhesive Preinstalled for Samsung Galaxy S7 G930 / S7 Edge G935 (ALL CARRIERS)+ EShine Cloth https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EKMVYDK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_waOExb16VHTPV

This worked for me. Don't know that the phone will still be waterproof, but replaced the glass and it almost looks like it never broke

Edit: forgot the price. Costs $8 with free prime shipping

I also had the major battery issue of the cold completely draining it in seconds, and since I live in Canada like you, and am outside taking the bus... no bueno. I was thinking about that upgrade too, or waiting for s8, but I ultimately decided to try putting in a new battery. Why not risk $20-$50 to try and fix a phone I'm very happy with, instead of spending $700+? So I got a battery, and new camera lenses visor thing, since opening it was hard as shit and I broke it lmao. My battery is still on its second cycle, so I can't do proper testing yet, but I can tell you it's significantly better, and the cold didn't instantly annihilate it.

Battery: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/252659779915?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Camera lens cover available with prime in case you shatter it and want a new one asap: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01L97PCQY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have an HTC One. I researched a lot and finally bought Blackberry's external power bank for Q10. It is 2100mAh and I paid £20/INR 2000 for it. Why I chose it:

• Design: Small, flat, with an inbuilt USB cable and a charge level indicator button+light that changes as the battery drains.
  
  
• Replaceable battery: You can swap the battery out and put it inside your Q10. I don't have that phone but I liked the idea that I can simply replace the battery later on as it starts to go bad.
  
  
• Quality: Hardware quality of BB has always been good.
  
  
• Simultaneous charging: You can plug in a series; wall charger>Powerbank>phone and charge all of them together. Great for charging both of them together in one go.
  
  2100mAh is enough for me to top up my phone when I am out. It almost fully charges my phone from zero.

I can assume you are talking about the Hygiene set on Amazon? https://www.amazon.com/Oculus-Facial-Interface-Replacement-Hygiene/dp/B01MQZVF6K/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1538429079&sr=8-5&keywords=vrcovers



It is the same items as sold on their site. The kit gives you their interface, 2 leather covers, and their comfort cover. Not sure what else you are looking for or what else you're expecting? They work great.

Agree with the modifry mount. My dash has never sat quite right since install but it’s a minor cosmetic issue.

I stickied a Scosche magnetic mount to it. Works great. I’m probably going to use a pop socket mount this season. For that (same as in my DD) I take a small magnet tab that comes with the Scosche mount, stick it on the back of the pop socket mount, and use that to hold it in place so I can still use the magnet mount if I want.

Do it yourself if you're at all handy, it's pretty easy, all you need is hair dryer or heat gun, some guitar picks, a credit card and a flat blade precision knife (exacto) or similar.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B078B5P1LD/
worked great for me right up until my performance cores separated and my 6p went into cold storage as an emergency backup.

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nexus+6P+Battery+Replacement/104307

It was this one - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01HM4QB0Y

The foam on the Index is definitely nicer, but the headset itself seems to be cutting into my nose and is definitely not the "super comfy" that I was expecting after everyone praised it.

i use the 6mm https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Memory-Foam-Replacement-Better/dp/B01HM4QB0Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497296830&sr=8-1&keywords=6mm+vive its plenty comfortable and ez to clean

If you get a really big extended battery, it will last all day, but I'm talking 3-4 times the original size. I had a galaxy s4 with a [7500mAh Extended battery] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BCJZYE0/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_ZLTbvb1PEGWV8) and it would last a day or two.

And trust me, I use my phone a lot. I ran my nexus 5 from 100% -- 0% battery in 4 hours yesterday.

What really helps is getting other face cushions so your FOV is much larger. My sweet spot is almost my entire view now. I recommend these.

If the only flaw of the smartphone approach for you is battery life, get some cheap like an old Samsung Galaxy S4 and fit it with an extended battery.

Should be pretty cheap, if you run a stripped down Android OS and only use IR + short-range wifi it should be able to last a few days at minimum.

https://www.amazon.com/PowerBear-Samsung-Extended-Battery-Protective/dp/9838427853

If this is the facial interface you got, then yes they work amazingly together. I have this exact face plate and a pair of WidmoVR lenses and you will be entirely satisfied! The WidmoVR lenses are amazing! That face plate comes with a nice cloth cover that totally makes up for the stock foam that scratches the shit out of your face. You can also remove the cover and stick with the nylon foam, which is nice and comfy too, but if you get hot fast it can become a little uncomfortable.

I don't know if Samsung will fix it but I had this problem twice and got this replacement lens on Amazon for $7. Super easy to install, just search for a tutorial on YT. I remember reading something that said the lens shattering is a result of the waterproof seal creating too much pressure inside the phone but I could be wrong.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HM4QB0Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are great, get better FOV over the originals and you can wipe them off between users.

3rd party extended battery. I have one myself for the S4 (though not exactly this model) and it works really well. Just turns your phone into a small brick that's easy to hold.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MQZVF6K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the one I recommend.

For the Glasses if you are on a Rift these are the ones you want.

https://widmovr.com/product/oculus-rift-prescription-lenses-adapter/

Make sure you know your IPD, don't guess here as this could throw everything off.

If you have any questions further I would recommend filling out this form

https://widmovr.com/contact/

They will be the most suited to answer more detailed questions than I have answers for.

I use the thin memory foam vive gaskets. They sop up sweat pretty damn well. I also will wear a sweat band on my forehead/eyebrows since I have thick ass eyebrows that collect a bunch of sweat. As for the gaskets, I have many of them...maybe 8-10? I just swap them out periodically (once they get sorta nasty). Then once I have no more clean ones left, I just wash them by hand in some lightly soapy water and rinse them with clean water. Then I just let them dry maybe over night and repeat!

Edit: These are the ones I get but it seems like there are cheaper ones available if ya look about.

I'm using this one.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R2K4LCY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

The small plate it comes with fits perfectly under my swap cover.
You can also just order the plates as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-MagicMount-Magnetic-Mount-Replacement/dp/B00I608BG6/ref=pd_bxgy_107_img_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0BD1KAPCMDBNNWBHZ0PC

Parts are like $25 at Amazon

the battery:

https://www.amazon.com/AexPower-HB366481ECW-Replacement-EVA-AL00-EVA-AL10/dp/B07DRGG4Z9/ref=sr_1_4?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1539378229&sr=1-4&keywords=honor+8+battery

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dual sided tape:

https://www.amazon.com/Adhesive-Tablets-Digitizer-Display-Professional/dp/B00K4VZNBG/ref=sr_1_6?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1539378055&sr=1-6&keywords=cellphone+repair+tape

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Need a hairdryer.

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There are lots of instructions online, takes like 1hour or less.

I also ordered these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HM4QB0Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They're supposed to be more resistant to soaking up sweat and are easily washable. They are thinner than the stock foam so supposedly get your eyes closer to the lenses. I actually did a quick test by just using my vive with the bare velcro. While it was super uncomfortable (of course) it indeed appears that getting closer to the lenses eliminates the edge blur. So I think these pads should improve things. I'll check back when I give them a try.

I would purchase the assembled frame (Included with screen). Below is a link with an EXAMPLE (Not sure of the quality). Many times people buy a cheap version of these and end up with a LCD that dies in a few days to a month. So read reviews for different suppliers to make your best decision.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HB1O1DS/

You might try using a thinner facemask on your Vive. By bringing your eyes closer to the lenses, it greatly reduces the amount of godrays, blurring, and chromatic abberation in your peripherals. Plus a bonus slight increase in FOV.

Here's a link to the ones I got. But there's a lot of similar products out there, so you might want to shop around.

He is probably referring to this. I personally have these. Love the increased field of view.

That number appears to be the "brand" listed, but that just looks like a mistake. I went ahead and ordered it. Amazon is good enough about refunding if there's an issue, and it's the same company that's selling this which has the right brand listed (which I also ordered).

why do you need the metal frame(isn't it hard plastic)? did you dent it good? you can buy the LCD and digitiser in one unit. i got this one. do a google search about the proximity sensor failing after you replace the screen. you can prevent it from happening by doing something during the replacing process(don't know what). after i replaced my screen, the sensor didn't work, but it was too difficult to remove the screen again so i had to live with the sensor not working(complete hassle). also, my replacement screen didn't settle flush with the sides of the frame. i think the tape was a tad bit too thick. i used the tape all the tutorials recommended. it would be best if there was some liquid adhesive, but i don't know where to look for that.

This is the one I bought and found that I didn't even need a few of the items. Here is the camera glass cover

An X-ACTO or other utility knife along with a playing card (used a Joker to not mess up my other cards lol) was also useful.

If you want to go cheap and try a new battery, you can get one for like $10 on Amazon.

I recently got one for my 2 year old S4 and I've noticed a considerable increase in battery life.

I bought this one as a reference:

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KR9FT4Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

my battery pack has a QI wireless charger, so just by putting my phone in my pocket with it it starts charging

edit: i made that up but looks like they do exist: http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower%C2%AE-Wireless-Qi-Compliant-Including-Incredible/dp/B00DN0AVN0 it does 1A output, not bad for wireless.. I think I want one

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQZVF6K

I just got one of these and it's great. A must have if mutliple people use your headset as the material is much easier to clean. Also, there's no need to worry about hair getting threaded in the foam anymore! Also comes with a washable cotton cover you can put over the padding

Oh man, I forgot completely about cushions of other sizes! Did you get something akin to this?

I'd love to squeeze all the FOV I can out of the headset!

1. April 2018
   
   
2. https://www.amazon.com/Battery-YISHDA-3450mAh-HB416683ECW-Replacement/dp/B078B5P1LD
   
   
3. See link it includes tools, in addition to that I used a craft knife (to get underneath the bottom and camera panels) a card (to remove glue under battery) and a hair dryer
   
   
4. Battery ribbon was slightly longer, as mentioned in Amazon reviews u can kind of just fold it
   
   
5. Great, 105% accubattery after a couple days use. Charging is slower though.
   
   
6. N/a
   
   
7. If you use a hair dryer heat it for a really long time (couple mins) I'm pretty sure it's not as effective as a heat gun as the glue wasn't always melting well if I didn't heat it for a while. And as others have mentioned when removing the glue from under the battery, becareful of the black ribbon (see YouTube videos) you can potentially rip it.
   
   
8. No
   
   
9. Thin cable

I had similar problems and purchased this battery and have seen marked improvement. I also switched out the usb connection on the wall charger with a higher quality usb (you can find them cheap on Amazon) and like that better.

I was about to make a post on the same thing I found three different batteries on Amazon and can't make up my mind between them


The third one has caught my attention since it's 10,000 milliamps however it's a larger battery and would double the size of the phone it does come with a case if you were anyone else has an opinion I'd sure appreciate it



(Upgraded) LG V20 BL-44E1F Battery Replacement | AexPower 4200mAh Li-Polymer Battery for LG V20 BL-44E1F H910 H918 LS997 US996 VS995 | V20 Spare Battery (24 Month Warranty) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L93VHZG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nJ85Cb3HG487Q



Or

LG V20 Battery,6600mAh (More Than 2X Extra Battery Power) Replacement LG V20 Extended Battery BL-44E1F with Black TPU Case for LG H910 H918 V995 LS997 Phone | LG V20 Battery Case [18 Month Warranty] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MW7ZQVN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qK85CbDJ2TEYP


Or
Perfine 10500mAh Battery v20 BL-44E1F Replacement for LG V20 H990 H918 VS995 Li-Polymer Extended Battery with Protective TPU case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078HVK6ZP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6Q85Cb1T7AN6F

Definitely a good idea to order after-market face cushions either way, I ordered these and I MUCH prefer them over the foam it came with:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HM4QB0Y/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Like I said, Amazon. Just make sure you get the right one. i515 is Verizon and i9250 is the GSM phone. http://www.amazon.com/QCell-Samsung-3850mAh-Extended-Battery/dp/B006SKHIKG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1334146181&sr=8-3 That is the biggest I have seen.

I am pretty sure I got these ones They come in a pack of 2, and as long as you don't have really long eye lashes, you can move your lenses to the closest setting and the thinner pads will add a bit more to you FOV.

Buy a new facial interface.

OR! Buy a 3rd party facial interface, like the VR Cover Hygiene Set

I use the 6mm VRCover for the Vive, works great. https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Memory-Foam-Replacement-Better/dp/B01HM4QB0Y/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=vrcover+vive&qid=1570068415&s=gateway&sr=8-2

I use these, they work great.
https://www.amazon.com/YISHDA-2x3200mAh-Replacement-BL-44E1F-Warranty/dp/B0722S1T67/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=v20+battery+yishda&qid=1549745740&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Ive picked an used vive and Im still happy about it 2 year later.

If you are bothered by other people sweet and skin you can buy a new foam :

https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Memory-Foam-Replacement-Better/dp/B01HM4QB0Y

I saw someone recommend https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HM4QB0Y in another thread. Reviews look great.

No, I haven't tried it as I do not yet own a Vive.

Off topic, consider buying some aftermarket face foam. There’s lots of slimmer ones on amazon with pleather skin that makes them easy to clean. And the thinness makes the headset closer to your face, reducing the pressure on your face.

I.e. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HM4QB0Y/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

(NOT an affiliat link, I’m not an affiliate!)

Glad to hear about the Perfine battery. I'm wondering if it's better than the Shenmz. I've had the Shenmz for a few weeks and this is the result:

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1st test: 3,396 mAh after 42 sessions, 1,437% charged for 48,798 mAh.

2nd test: 3,567 mAh. 5 sessions, 201% charged for 7,169 mAh total.

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Here are ebay and amazon links:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=4200mah+v20&_sacat=0&_sop=15&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-BL-44E1F-Replacement-AexPower-Warranty/dp/B07L93VHZG

It definitely helps for the time being. I believe I bought this one

No pink line for me but my camera glass broke too, this replacement seems to have worked easy and painless. I'm sure there are other brands, but this is the one i ordered.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EKMVYDK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

it's bigger but i don't know the measurements at the moment. but you can get extremely close to the lenses which will pretty much eliminate the black edges and thus totally submerging you in VR which the rift can never do. you can also get this accessory for the vive to get even closer to the lenses. the closer you get to them the more immersion and less black edges. https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Memory-Foam-Replacement-Better/dp/B01HM4QB0Y/ref=pd_sim_63_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01HM4QB0Y&pd_rd_r=8BPBZMZ0WCDNET4ZW5WT&pd_rd_w=sKXVF&pd_rd_wg=q6ugy&psc=1&refRID=8BPBZMZ0WCDNET4ZW5WT

Replaced my original battery in March (owned 2 years in Feb) with a "YISHDA LG V20 Battery 3200mAh" ordered off Amazon. Haven't had any issues since the replacement and the order was a two pack; so I'm hoping to get a fair amount of life out of them barring any major catastrophes.

This one is made by Anker. They're arent Samsung batteries -- but they are very good batteries...
amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HM4QB0Y
best fuckin accessory for vive atm

Fat, sweaty guy who plays VR games here!

Leather-covered foam replacements + sanitizing wipes + microfiber cloth = a solid sweat-management solution for the HMD.

One of the most cost effective ways is just to grab one of these Q10 battery bundles. It's a bit of a hassle to just swap out the battery when one is depleted but it's sure is cheaper than a new phone.

6mm VR Cover is great.

I picked up this bad boy just a couple of weeks ago. I only have about a weeks worth of driving on it, but so far it is fantastic. Daily driving is now back down to just 1 charge a day.

I got my wife the 3800 Hyperion battery and a case. It's slightly bigger, but she really likes it (with the case).

She typically would come home from work with about 2% battery. Now she gets home with about 62% with normal use.

Perfect. This guy?

I grabbed this one a while ago after my OEM battery started ballooning, same size, effectively the same capacity, and retains NFC.

It can be hard to find legitimate samsung oem batterys, they're easy to fake so by going 3rd party you know what they're getting. Anker is an awesome company.

Also if you're rooted resetting the battery stats file through an app.

Batteries for these are also pretty cheap on Amazon. I bought a replacement battery for mine last year and it did wonders for my phone.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-2200mAh-Replacement-Battery-Samsung/dp/B00A44JSFK

Don't expect it at all. The body is aluminum and there's no real attraction to it.

I had the air-dock which used weak magnets along with a sticky surface, and it didn't hold well at all. I loved the magnetic usage though, and I am using the spigen rugged armor case, and ended up buying a magnetic mount on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I608BJ8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1453207580&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=scosche+magic+mount&dpPl=1&dpID=41r9va2IMEL&ref=plSrch

But if you want to keep your charger as a mount, you could buy just the thin metal plates they use here.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I608BG6/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1453207580&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=scosche+magic+mount&dpPl=1&dpID=41z8prHAZxL&ref=plSrch

With the large metal plate, attached to the interior of my case, the scoche magnet is nice and strong and I don't have issue with the phone slipping or sliding off.


Also, I had my reservations about losing wireless charging after using it everywhere with my n5, but I'll say that with the additional battery size and rapid charge being so quick, I never really have a need for wireless the way I used it to keep the phone always topped up before. Only had a few times where I needed to pop the phone on the charger for maybe half an hour to get more power for the day.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HM4QB0Y/

These are what I use, they are fantastic

DAS and these foam replacements made my Vive 100% more comfortable and usable.

Bought these in September. They come in a two pack, but I still haven't had to pull out the second one. Plus, they don't soak up sweat, so they're great for parties, just wipe down with a baby wipe between people.

I'm personally using a VR Cover variant you can find here. I honestly have mixed feelings about it. It's way less absorbent, so if you play intense games or just have sweaty friends, its better. As stated, a smaller gasket will help with a way larger FOV, and this works perfectly for that.

My only complaint is that, because of these two, you get way less padding, and it can be slightly uncomfortable. I generally like to wear the headset tighter than most people to keep it from shifting around and all that, but that doesn't work well with this. I find that you have to keep it either a little loose or just deal with it digging into your face.

But who knows? Your experience may vary. And this is only one variety of VR Cover gasket. The company makes a ton of different ones out of different materials.

I use that case with a different magnetic holder (Mountek), and it works fine. But I did acquire a larger magnetic insert, made by Scosche: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I608BG6/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's been very secure using the larger Scosche magnet

I’m sorry my dude. My report is that buying a VR Cover 95% solved the problem and was a nice upgrade in comfort. That 5% of the time I still catch a faint whiff of stale cat pee though.

Oculus Rift Facial Interface & Foam Replacement Hygiene Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQZVF6K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9Xv8BbBP9RWNP

I can't find them on amazon.com either and their website gives me 404 for their canada and US resellers maybe they are discontinued product? When I try to add to cart it bring me to a russian website lol.

this one https://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-2800mAh-Replacement-Battery-Samsung/dp/B00KR9FT4Q/ref=sr_1_4?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1494790600&sr=1-4&keywords=s4+battery or the Anker are both the same price. Would you just go with the anker ?

I agree with everything you said, except the battery life. you can get a 3800mAh extended battery for $25.

Also, to emphasize, getting the GSM model is extremely important. A CDMA model will not work in the UK, at all.

http://www.amazon.com/Replace-DISPLAY-Screen-Digitizer-Optimus/dp/B00BIZMX38

Its actually a fun process to replace the screen.

https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Memory-Foam-Replacement-Better/dp/B01HM4QB0Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1522695471&sr=8-4&keywords=vr+cover

VR Cover is the one I recommend. The other brands are stiffer and give me a headache from the pressure after an hour.

To see the difference, remove the current foam and hold the headset in place to see the improvement.

After reading a bunch of stuff here (thanks for the addiction, people) - I ordered a 6mm foam replacement for the HMD -- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HM4QB0Y/

Does it really make a big improvement on the goggles/diver FOV effect?

I used to have the same accessory in my Galaxy Nexus. A thicker battery that comes with its own back cover. https://www.amazon.com/Hyperion-Extended-Compatible-SCH-i515-CAPABILITIES/dp/B007C8XRJY

Interchangeable batteries ftw!

https://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-Screen-Digitizer-Assembly/dp/B00HB1O1DS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469125347&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+5+digitizer

was easy to do. Also pop this in while you are at it:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LD7S6YQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

sale pending but it fits just like the normal one, lasted about 2 hours or so longer than the stock one. This is it.

edit: sold

I bought some and thought the same thing. But they are totally worth it. They're even pleather, so you don't have to worry about a gross sweaty sponge between sessions.

This is the one I got. Didn't come with the fabric case pictured, they just came in a plastic re closeable bag. But the facepads are definitely worth it.

I cant help but feel as though, http://www.amazon.com/GT-I9300-T-Mobile-Cellular-EB-L1G6LLU-Guarantee/dp/B00HVLNST6/ref=sr_1_37?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1405990897&sr=1-37&keywords=i9300+battery

http://www.amazon.com/T-Mobile-U-S-Cellular-EB-L1G6LLU-18-Month-Warranty/dp/B00A44JSFK/ref=sr_1_5?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1405990903&sr=1-5&keywords=i9300+battery

might be a chinese clone that is trying to play on the design of anker.

Good news you could hotswap the batteries out every 30 minutes! Or get one of these bricks with 6000mAh and use it for a reasonable amount of time.

I switched over to this guy, and I'm very pleased with it. It can totally last you a day.

The glass is glued to the LCD panel, not the frame itself. This means you'll have to replace the entire LCD panel, which is quite easy. You could get one for around 30 dollars.

https://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-Screen-Digitizer-Assembly/dp/B00HB1O1DS

The S4 has 7500mah batteries available.

That might last more than four hours. I hope.

After reading through the iFixit teardown, it seems I should get this part since the LCD and the glass are fused. Unless theres an easy way of getting the two unfused

They literally had the exact same digitizer. You can buy replacement parts that work on both devices:

https://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-Screen-Digitizer-Assembly/dp/B00HB1O1DS

The Nexus 5 and G2 were nearly exact same devices hardware-wise. Main difference is G2 had a bigger LCD panel and battery and a better camera

How are they older? They look like the exact same from the pictures as the one I use https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Memory-Foam-Replacement-Better/dp/B01HM4QB0Y/ref=lp_13951024011_1_1?srs=13951024011&ie=UTF8&qid=1483395427&sr=8-1..

Not OEM but this worked for me:
http://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-Screen-Digitizer-Assembly/dp/B00HB1O1DS

It's the digitizer and glass together. You may also think about getting a new battery if yours has been less than optimal.

if you do not wear glasses want better FOV and waterproof get these

https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Memory-Foam-Replacement-Better/dp/B01HM4QB0Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480632085&sr=8-1&keywords=vrcover

Actually it depends what size the plate is and where you stick it. I use this (SCOSCHE MagicMount Magnetic Mount Replacement Plate Kit - MagicPlate Color Matching Plates for iPhone/iPad and Other Smart Devices - Includes 3 Plates and 2 Cleaning Swabs - Black (MAGRKI) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I608BG6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hz17Cb9PWVZAX) and the smallest plate doesn't interfere.

Magnet

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079FH1W1B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Phone holder

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GVFXBD1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Magnet Plates

https://www.amazon.com/SCOSCHE-MagicMount-Magnetic-Mount-Replacement/dp/B00I608BG6/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2XGV2Q8J88LXB&keywords=scosche+magic+mount+plates&qid=1574569530&sprefix=scos%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-3

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Final install

https://imgur.com/gallery/Yuxtnqn

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I do not wanted to mess up my dashboard so I went for the magnetic mount which is compact as well as I have no issue with it for 5 years in another vehicle. You might be thinking why I did not stick the magnet on phone ? I did not wanted to loose the wireless charging capability of my phone so I bought the wall mount phone holder and stick one of the scosche magnetic plate on the back of the phone holder.

I went over 48 hours without charging with the Hyperion 3800mAh. But I consistently go 24 hours plus without plugging it in. It's $21 on amazon right now. Worth every penny

I'd recommend these guys:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HM4QB0Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got this and love it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078B5P1LD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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this one doesn't support quick charge but works fine. these days i charge my nexus6p only once per 2-3 days

Look into Anker batteries. I bought one for my S3 and it's still going strong.

Also, I hear battery savers cause more trouble than they save, but I'm not qualified to speak on that so maybe research it a bit.

Changing the face foam makes VR a lot less gross. if you move around a lot This one has worked great for me.

I bought this: LG Google Nexus 5 G2 D820 LCD Touch Screen Digitizer Assembly and Frame https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HB1O1DS

It worked out pretty well. It wasn't perfect, but it did the job.

Get these:

HTC Vive VR Cover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZZ3M8B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_LdjBJyiYlehMP

HTC Vive Memory Foam Face Foam Replacement 6mm (Better FOV) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HM4QB0Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_xvibDrKgRkBXb

And maybe these if you're going to share it:
[50 Pcs]Orzero VR Disposable Sanitary White Eye Mask for Virtual Reality Headset for Gear VR Oculus Rift HTC Vive PlayStation VR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JG6BL0Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_3DNWyX7ZfmOLe

it doesnt fit because that looks like foam replacement for the Samsung Gear VR, this one is for the vive, or any of the other knockoffs of the same shape.

Amazon has 2 of their kits.

https://www.amazon.com/Oculus-Facial-Interface-Replacement-Hygiene/dp/B01MQZVF6K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521329382&sr=8-2&keywords=vrcover&dpID=41wS8JNhjAL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

https://www.amazon.com/Oculus-Facial-Interface-Replacement-Comfort/dp/B0798L3671/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1521329382&sr=8-4&keywords=vrcover&dpID=41kQqIQY7rL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I'm actually already using this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HM4QB0Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

How does the one you linked deal with sweat? I'm also wearing a headband and have a fan going but some of these games really make you work.

I've bought Zero Lemon off of Amazon in the past and they've been good. I think they stopped selling them though, so you might just have to try other ones. I'd probably give these guys a shot, but buy at your own discretion:

https://www.amazon.com/Batteries-YISHDA-Replacement-Battery-BL-44E1F/dp/B0722S1T67/ref=sr_1_19?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1523302871&sr=1-19&keywords=lg+v20+battery

If you want a very simple fix by the front housing as well. Like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HB1O1DS? You won't have to deal with glue and there is less that can go wrong.

mine too. I bought a Power Bear battery. 6000 mAH. A little heavier but it extends the life of the phone for now.

https://www.amazon.com/PowerBear-Samsung-Extended-Battery-Protective/dp/9838427853