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I ordered a kit that has the back door, frame and faceplate, back door and frame are white. I paid 59.99 that included the tools (t5, t6, philips, removal tool, and suction cup)
I will post pics of progress and how to.
I purchased this on eBay btw.
Thanks to B0r0b here is a link to a tear down video http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/HTC-E...eardown/2979/1
Reserved...
FYI....all original white EVO's sku and ESN are in the system as white EVO. Be careful if you have to return your evo to sprint, they'll see that it's a black evo and could deny your claim.
I'm aware of that. And if I had to return it then I would want to keep my white housing for my next phone. Thanks for the heads up though.
Can you link to the seller for the kit?
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FYI....all original white EVO's sku and ESN are in the system as white EVO. Be careful if you have to return your evo to sprint, they'll see that it's a black evo and could deny your claim.
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While this is semi correct, the ESN plate is attached to the board, not the rear frame. It's considered an accessory and would be seen as such. Same as with a Blackberry, you can get a custom color front faceplate, that doesn't change the fact that it's a Inferno just because there's a chrome faceplate on it.
Also, to save you some potential work:
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/HTC-Evo-4G-Teardown/2979/1
That link provides an entire teardown. Just reverse it with your new rear frame.
Bioxoxide said:
Can you link to the seller for the kit?
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Kr-net is the seller but I can't find the white kit for the life of me. Seems that auction ended yesterday. Maybe he will resell it. The item was called "OEM HTC EVO 4G WHITE HOUSING FACEPLATE + BATTERY COVER"
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While this is semi correct, the ESN plate is attached to the board, not the rear frame. It's considered an accessory and would be seen as such. Same as with a Blackberry, you can get a custom color front faceplate, that doesn't change the fact that it's a Inferno just because there's a chrome faceplate on it.
Also, to save you some potential work:
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/HTC-Evo-4G-Teardown/2979/1
That link provides an entire teardown. Just reverse it with your new rear frame.
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Thanks for the video link. That would save me from making instruction video on this thing.
Looks like it isn't too much trouble. We have a lot of users that have been asking to trade theirs in for the white one.
Interesting. Keep us posted.
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I ordered a new one off ebay that showed up for $40 free shipping. Comes with the battery door, new battery and frame. Seemed like good deal so I jumped. I already have the T5 and pry tools from my nextel modding days years ago. I will swap mine once I get it!
lembowski said:
I ordered a new one off ebay that showed up for $40 free shipping. Comes with the battery door, new battery and frame. Seemed like good deal so I jumped. I already have the T5 and pry tools from my nextel modding days years ago. I will swap mine once I get it!
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can you provide the link? i can't seem to find anything when I look?
EDIT: wait, is the white EVO only WHITE in the middle and back, still black in the front? cause if so then i found a bunch of these things being sold....but i have an extended battery so i couldn't use the white battery cover :-(
for anyone interested:
http://cgi.ebay.com/SPRINT-OEM-WHIT...488832?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230c8e0300
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SPRINT-OEM-...852218?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230c7509fa
or you can buy them separately, which i may end up doing...
EDIT2: anyone wanting to do this mod with an extended battery:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Evo-White-E...uetooth_Wireless_Products&hash=item483ddbe720
Oh snap I didn't know you guys needed something like this. I've converted my Evo to white about 4 times. if you need a hand let me know.
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can you provide the link? i can't seem to find anything when I look?
EDIT: wait, is the white EVO only WHITE in the middle and back, still black in the front? cause if so then i found a bunch of these things being sold....but i have an extended battery so i couldn't use the white battery cover :-(
for anyone interested:
http://cgi.ebay.com/SPRINT-OEM-WHIT...488832?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230c8e0300
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SPRINT-OEM-...852218?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230c7509fa
or you can buy them separately, which i may end up doing...
EDIT2: anyone wanting to do this mod with an extended battery:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Evo-White-E...uetooth_Wireless_Products&hash=item483ddbe720
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They make an extended white back and sell it at the Sprint store.
Max_Pain said:
can you provide the link? i can't seem to find anything when I look?
EDIT: wait, is the white EVO only WHITE in the middle and back, still black in the front? cause if so then i found a bunch of these things being sold....but i have an extended battery so i couldn't use the white battery cover :-(
for anyone interested:
http://cgi.ebay.com/SPRINT-OEM-WHIT...488832?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230c8e0300
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SPRINT-OEM-...852218?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230c7509fa
or you can buy them separately, which i may end up doing...
EDIT2: anyone wanting to do this mod with an extended battery:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Evo-White-E...uetooth_Wireless_Products&hash=item483ddbe720
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Looks like you found them, the one I bought was a one off by a seller that had nothing else for sale.
Yes the white is just the back half of the phone, the front is still black.
Just ordered an OEM white housing from ebay. Seller had 6 with only 1 availible. Got it for $30 shipped. I already have the extented white batt cover too. So frick'n sick.
White extended batt, rooted Evo running ava10 with Riptides theme? PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
just got my wife a white evo. so want that housing and door now...everyone is out now of the combo's
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just got my wife a white evo. so want that housing and door now...everyone is out now of the combo's
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Keep searching bud it took me a while to find it
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Dang, it's ended. Would love to have that, keep Us posted....
I was kind of disappointed only the back was white. But I've been wanting one forever and that was the only color in stock.
Im not sure if its been posted but i was at the sprint store trying to get my wifes PRE fixed when i saw these backdoors... the black one seems to be made out of rubber and the white one, white polished plastic.. they look ok but at those prices... no sir.
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kanyewest said:
Im not sure if its been posted but i was at the sprint store trying to get my wifes PRE fixed when i saw these backdoors... the black one seems to be made out of rubber and the white one, white polished plastic.. they look ok but at those prices... no sir.
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You get both doors when you buy the 'extended battery'. That is not the price of the doors indivisually. You get the extended battery too!
they are made out of the same material as the stock covers.
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I have one and the battery works well on stock, but obviously works best rooted and trickle charged. Takes 2.5 to charge. The white looks awful, like a car with mismatched doors. The gloss does not match. You get a year warranty. I have tried many trickle kernals. Currently Using rom myns warm2.2 rls5 ,netarchy-toastmod mod 4.3.1-cfs-havs-sbc kernal . No overclock, auto brightness constant 3g, handcenter texting, surfing, emailing I use for 7 hrs at work. About 80's % left. When I got it as a present dec 2010 newegg did not sell seidio accessories,And seidio was back ordered so bit the bullet. It worked out. Sadlys no custom case for this. Ihear seidio case will work, no kick standard though, no dice.
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I have one and the battery works well on stock, but obviously works best rooted and trickle charged. Takes 2.5 to charge. The white looks awful, like a car with mismatched doors. The gloss does not match. You get a year warranty. I have tried many trickle kernals. Currently Using rom myns warm2.2 rls5 ,netarchy-toastmod mod 4.3.1-cfs-havs-sbc kernal . No overclock, auto brightness constant 3g, handcenter texting, surfing, emailing I use for 7 hrs at work. About 80's % left. When I got it as a present dec 2010 newegg did not sell seidio accessories,And seidio was back ordered so bit the bullet. It worked out. Sadlys no custom case for this. Ihear seidio case will work, no kick standard though, no dice.
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yes the seidio rugged case worked that's what i have right now, i dont mind loosing the kickstand
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Im not sure if its been posted but i was at the sprint store trying to get my wifes PRE fixed when i saw these backdoors... the black one seems to be made out of rubber and the white one, white polished plastic.. they look ok but at those prices... no sir.
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that price is the 2600mah extended battery plus those two backdoors that you saw, both are made of plastic but white has glossy finish while the black have a rubber like finish.
Overpriced x3
Those are the most overpriced item I have seen. I have a wholesaler account with a cell company and a black case and 2700 battery (not a knockoff from china by the way) costs a TON less. So shop around people and dont get ripped.
The black case has a nice soft feel, the white looks cool but is very shiny and plastic looking.
I picked up 2 of these earlier this week for 2 Evo's we have. And TBH Battery life tripled or quadrupled (Rooted) and the battery doors feel really nice. The black ones at least. The white doors make the phone look kinda ugly IMO but hey, not bad at all for $55.
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Those are the most overpriced item I have seen. I have a wholesaler account with a cell company and a black case and 2700 battery (not a knockoff from china by the way) costs a TON less. So shop around people and dont get ripped.
The black case has a nice soft feel, the white looks cool but is very shiny and plastic looking.
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Yeah, wholesaler account.
This is retail pricing.
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Yeah, wholesaler account.
This is retail pricing.
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ya it is a little expensive but who cares you life once.. i closed my eyes and paid, went home happy!!
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ya it is a little expensive but who cares you life once.. i closed my eyes and paid, went home happy!!
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i got one for free works great too!
kanyewest said:
Im not sure if its been posted but i was at the sprint store trying to get my wifes PRE fixed when i saw these backdoors... the black one seems to be made out of rubber and the white one, white polished plastic.. they look ok but at those prices... no sir.
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cool and hilarious signature VERY OH riginal!
Damm!!! Did you spend $54.99????????
I got mines and works perfect for $8.00 bucks!! On Ebay
here http://cgi.ebay.com/3500mAh-Extende...784467?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c19ca7b13
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Damm!!! Did you spend $54.99????????
I got mines and works perfect for $8.00 bucks!! On Ebay
here http://cgi.ebay.com/3500mAh-Extende...784467?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c19ca7b13
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Thanks! just bought one
engelsione said:
Damm!!! Did you spend $54.99????????
I got mines and works perfect for $8.00 bucks!! On Ebay
here http://cgi.ebay.com/3500mAh-Extende...784467?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c19ca7b13
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Bought one as well! Thanks!
I posted this on another thread, but I'll post it here too. Does anyone know if there is a case that works with the Sprint extended battery?
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The seidio rugged extended has been said to work, I use the seidio rugged non extended with the sprint 2600mah battery but it requires some modification. It looks very clean you can't tell there is a extended battery in there or that the case has been modified.
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Testrunner said:
Those are the most overpriced item I have seen. I have a wholesaler account with a cell company and a black case and 2700 battery (not a knockoff from china by the way) costs a TON less. So shop around people and dont get ripped.
The black case has a nice soft feel, the white looks cool but is very shiny and plastic looking.
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Like others have said -- you have a wholesaler account yet you are complaining about RETAIL prices? Do you know how different markets and distribution channels work?
It's not a bad deal even retail wise - you are getting a good piece of hardware at a fair price from a nationwide retail chain that honors returns and exchances with little to no hassle.
Sure you could buy a "3500mAh extended" battery from some no-name place on ebay for 10 dollars. Problem is you have no idea on the quality, and returns are next to impossible.
I can beat even your wholesaler pricing on this exact item though. I got mine for free from the sprint store. Just by asking and being nice. Bought the battery and then had online customer care credit me back 60 dollars to my account. Great little battery, and I seem to recall that Li-Po batteriers are even more advanced then the common Li-Ion these days.
I got one from sprint for free and let me tell you I would of paid for the battery. This by far is better then any ebay battery I bought. No secret charging steps or anything those ebay ones tell you to do. Popped it in and went. I get three dayson a charge with being rooted. I do agree the white door just don't look right.
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$55 is not a bad deal, that's the same as the Seidio 3500 mAh but it's genuine OEM which guarantees performance. It looks quite a bit thinner too, where it doesn't turn my Evo into a Zack Morris phone.
Still pricey though. I wish I could use my $150 upgrade credit towards accessories...
Just wondering if anyone heard any word on if we'll be able to use all our accessories from the X with the X2? I am particularly interested in know if the case's, extended battery, and cardock will work. They appear to be very close in physical size.
The DX2 has almost exactly the same form factor as the DX. That means all cases and car docks will fit and just try the battery and see what happens, worst thing that could happen is it not boot
hey just wanted to let you know that i have a DX2 and yes everything from the DX fits the same.
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hey just wanted to let you know that i have a DX2 and yes everything from the DX fits the same.
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Is the battery door exactly the same? I curious because if I get the DX2 I wanna get the powermat door.
All of the accessories will work, including the extended battery. Actually, the stock battery door is "ever so slightly" more outward than the original X door. With a "very" minor tweak to the door legs using some needle-nose pliers, I'm able to use my extended battery from my original X without having to use the extended battery door, and there isn't the pressure on the phone that the original X had when doing that (that caused the screen distortion problems). The door stays locked firm, but doesn't require any real force to open or close it that would cause worry about the battery being squeezed in too much. So now I have a stock looking X2 with the extended battery.
All the accessories work, but the battery covers do not match in color. I just purchased the extended battery, and the door on the X2 is black (like the rest of the phone) But the extended battery door is more grey. Im assuming the original X was this color. Hope they make a new door that matches the X2 Black Color
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All the accessories work, but the battery covers do not match in color. I just purchased the extended battery, and the door on the X2 is black (like the rest of the phone) But the extended battery door is more grey. Im assuming the original X was this color. Hope they make a new door that matches the X2 Black Color
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No need for it. Just *ever so slightly* bend the door arms outward.. we're talking like 1/4 of a millimeter, they *barely* need an adjustment. Then you can use the stock door with the extended battery. The stock door on the DX2 is slightly more outward than the stock DX1 door, so with the extra little help there isn't any pressure problems on the battery.
Verizon is selling extended batteries for the x2 now in the correct color and x2 branding
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Psosmith82 said:
Verizon is selling extended batteries for the x2 now in the correct color and x2 branding
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Good to know. For 30 seconds of my time, I'm running the stock cover with the exact same battery that they're selling now, without the extra hump, and for no extra money. Been a week now, still no screen problems. That little bit of extra room in the X2 stock cover, plus the little bit of leg coaxing, has given me a stock DX2 with the extra bit of juice. One of the few things I've liked about the DX2.
Not sure if this deal is still available but BGR reported a couple of days ago that for the DX2's launch week, the Droid X/X2 Essentials Pack (multimedia dock, car dock, car charger, longer wall charger, and HDMI cable) was available for $19.97 online. Purchased separately, those accesories would run you $145, so it's a pretty good deal for current DX owners. I ordered one and it's getting delivered today. Just an FYI for DX owners looking to save a buck or 125. :-D
I also ordered this and received it last week, fantastic deal, I already had a cardock so now I have one for each of my vehicles.
Heya guys,
I have the 2000mAh Extended battery kit.
I was wondering whether there are any replacement covers for the thickened battery covers the 2000mAh battery kit comes with, I'm just worried that if I break this cover, I don't want to buy the entire kit again, so I was wondering if there were any replacements you can buy online? I've checked eBay and other online markets, and wasn't able to find it.
If you guys know of any suppliers online who sells cool looking alternatives for the 2000mAh battery cover that came with the kit, could you guys link me there?
Thanks
Nicholas
Anyone?
EDIT: BUMPING AGAIN
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Awh guys, at least most of the 226 viewers want an answer to this question toooooo~~~
if you know anything, reply here please!
I need one to asap i got a battery pack with SK cover...
Yep i guess we are screwed, im waiting for the price of the kit going down again.
send a email to the people who make the kit and see if they do any different versions? or if you could get some extra ones like you have, what about covering them in vinal, painting to your own design etc
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I need one to asap i got a battery pack with SK cover...
Yep i guess we are screwed, im waiting for the price of the kit going down again.
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There is practically nothing you can do first of all the battery is in short supply, and no one who is using it would be willing to give one to you.
I suggest you get the otterbox case put it on and move on with life.
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Yes this battery exist.
not sure where this guy bought it. sorry i wasnt able to ask.
I want to know too.
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not a solution but if ur cover breaks just install a case made with hard material, without the battery cover
I'd like to buy one too, white color to be exact
nicholaschum said:
Heya guys,
I have the 2000mAh Extended battery kit.
I was wondering whether there are any replacement covers for the thickened battery covers the 2000mAh battery kit comes with, I'm just worried that if I break this cover, I don't want to buy the entire kit again, so I was wondering if there were any replacements you can buy online? I've checked eBay and other online markets, and wasn't able to find it.
If you guys know of any suppliers online who sells cool looking alternatives for the 2000mAh battery cover that came with the kit, could you guys link me there?
Thanks
Nicholas
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did you buy the black or white kit? they both look like battery cover is not glossy. I'd like to know too..
hopefully soon.. but 25pounds is too much for the kit.
Flashing your galaxy, press Y to continue..
If someone wants to swap their black battery cover(2000mAh extended) with my white one(2000mAh extended), let me know.
i bought the black kit because I have the black galaxy s2. I currently use a bumper case, so i don't want the battery cover to be permanently damaged if anything happened to it.
Just casually bumping it up again. To see if anyone knows
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I'm looking for one too, if anyone knows, please inform us on this thread!!!! ^_^
Me too. But if using cases..you can buy a spare battery cover and cut out where thicker battery goes.?
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Aerobotix said:
Me too. But if using cases..you can buy a spare battery cover and cut out where thicker battery goes.?
Flashing your galaxy, press Y to continue..
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Don't really prefer using the phone with an open back, hate when tons of dust from your pocket goes into the phone and you can't get it out without dismantling it
nicholaschum said:
Don't really prefer using the phone with an open back, hate when tons of dust from your pocket goes into the phone and you can't get it out without dismantling it
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ya same, also when you drop the phone, the battery could come loose and come out of the phone :/
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ya same, also when you drop the phone, the battery could come loose and come out of the phone :/
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i use mine without a back cover because i lost mine. its ok i guess, will prefer if i can buy one thickened batttery cover individually instead of buying the extended battery again >.<
I have a white genuine 2000mah samsung back cover to trade with a black one.
pm me
Hello!
Just bought the white edition of the Galaxy S2 2000 mAh Extended Battery Kit for my black smartphone.
Made some photos for those who are thinking about this combination, too.
Greeting,
Cey
hm.. i rather prefere even colours. the contrast is pretty nice, but it still does not fit to the whole package.. imo
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i want get a black one...
Dam nice dude!
Wish we could get these in SA
Would def go for the white cover on the black phone.
I think I just vomited a little in my mouth...
It is okay! Nothing beats the black though! Although i experiment with colours when buying a case.
Is the back flush with the little bump on the bottom of the phone?
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Is the back flush with the little bump on the bottom of the phone?
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Yes it makes the phone flush with the camera, I have the black one and it finishes it off nicely!
Once fitted you can put your phone down anywhere without worrying about nasty scratches on the bottom of the phone.
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Yes it makes the phone flush with the camera, I have the black one and it finishes it off nicely!
Once fitted you can put your phone down anywhere without worrying about nasty scratches on the bottom of the phone.
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Wow that's awesome I might look into that! I'll just have to see if it will work with the ATT version.
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i want one! looks great! esp if you want to make it white using bumper case (SGP neo hybrid EX) + the white front cover of the same brang (SGP) and this one!
Hello all,
anyone knows where i can find the backplate/battery cover only for the official 2000 mAH extended battery (black) please..?
Please post links if possible..thx!
gothikj said:
Hello all,
anyone knows where i can find the backplate/battery cover only for the official 2000 mAH extended battery (black) please..?
Please post links if possible..thx!
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look on ebay
Cey123 said:
Hello!
Just bought the white edition of the Galaxy S2 2000 mAh Extended Battery Kit for my black smartphone.
Made some photos for those who are thinking about this combination, too.
Greeting,
Cey
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looks so cute! I liked!
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look on ebay
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Sorry friend, but that's the first place I looked for it..tried every possible combination of "Samsung", "Galaxy S2", "extended battery cover", "GT-I9100", "oem", "original"...
In fact I have 2 extended batteries, had bought the Korean version first only to find that the cover doesn't fit, battery does though..then ordered the International version for which both fit perfectly.
Am trying to find an extended battery (official 2000mAH) cover only for the international version so I can sell it or exchange...
So, if anyone has seen one on an online store..plz do let me knw..thnx
i check with samsung service center here in PH. it seems the only for sale is the standard issue and can't buy the extended battery cover only
thanks
Thanks for posting Cey123! I was about to buy the ext battery with white cover, but i changed my mind I will go with the black one. But i will get a white sgp case to.
Looks better than I thought it would.
Thanks.
Going black on black personally though.