Aluminum Back Cover for Galaxy S II - Galaxy S II Accessories

I just saw this while searching for a genuine 2000Mah battery on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Me...-Cover-Samsung-Galaxy-S-2-i9100-/170722484988
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It looks awesome and it is pretty cheap, so I wanted to know if anyone has already purchased it and if it fits correctly.

iv got a similar type back. Made a review

Sorry to ask, but what is the use of such a back cover?
To make it feel more premium and heavyer so its better in the hand? Because it adds no protection at all for the screen.

i bought a silver one right now
when it arrives i will let you know
estimated arrivel nov 29th

manmad said:
Sorry to ask, but what is the use of such a back cover?
To make it feel more premium and heavyer so its better in the hand? Because it adds no protection at all for the screen.
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Where does anyone say it adds or aids protection to the screen?
Its a matter of choice a custom feel to the owner.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1338809
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Where can i buy it?

Why post a duplicate thread about the same thing????

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-batte...Accessories&hash=item2a15675860#ht_500wt_1413
ordered this around a week ago. should arrive next week. this seemed to be the most premium one out there.

Just ordered one. Will this fit with a 2000mah battery?

Flowlance said:
Just ordered one. Will this fit with a 2000mah battery?
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Judging by the looks of it, it curves up at the bottom like the stock battery cover, so I doubt it will fit a 2000mah battery.

Loving the look on this cover, I'll probably get one in a few days.

I bought this cover few days ago from here:
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Aluminum-Met...103889?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4cfb634e91
The seller was trustworthy enough, item arrived to Ireland after a week or so,
I'm very happy with it
Will attach a few close-up pics tonight once my digital camera's battery gets fully charged

Silver metal cover looks cool. I'm buying this one
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Silv...ccessories&hash=item3f0fae9f04#ht_1965wt_1163

Never want to change my original back cover, but alimimum looking much better. Still love my original back cover.

Some pics
so here are few shots of that aluminium cover...

That looks really nice! How does it feel on the hand? Does it make the phone heavier?

juancaretta said:
That looks really nice! How does it feel on the hand? Does it make the phone heavier?
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The phone not only feels but in fact is heavier (compared to stock plastic cover, didn't weigh the phone though) and the back doesn't seem to attract fingerprints, but since I use SGP Case Ultra Capsule as well nobody can see the difference in style
It's solid enough and fits very well, easy to attach. Worth the money

Thanks! I'll be buying one for sure now.

It seems a bit thicker than the stock battery cover.
Is it just me or does it stick out 1mm or so?

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I got my I9000 case

It fits the Vibrant perfectly and all the holes lineup
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It fits the Vibrant perfectly and all the holes lineup
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That's great news!
Do you have a link to the one you purchased? Can you maybe provide some pics showing how it looks and fits?
Thanks!
Yes, pictures please and name brand would help too. Thanks.
I only buy these cases for my phones.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Samsung-Gal...Accessories&hash=item19bdd47b38#ht_2668wt_930
There soft but firm
siberslug said:
It fits the Vibrant perfectly and all the holes lineup
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also would be interested in hearing more details/seeing pics
Agree with everyone else, please post pictures!
No camera right now, I should have a cheap one in the next few days.
here you guys go.
Nice! How does it feel in hand?
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feels nice and it has a lot more grip to it.
Does it collect a lot of dust?
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Why would it collect dust ? never herd of any cases that collect.
The only problem with these type cases is the clear ones tend to turn yellow in a few months, the colored ones don't
now they have 7 cases, for only 17.99 great deal
http://cgi.ebay.com/7x-Silicone-TPU...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item41516143c4
wc326 said:
now they have 7 cases, for only 17.99 great deal
http://cgi.ebay.com/7x-Silicone-TPU...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item41516143c4
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oh wow.
if I were keeping my phone more than 4 months I wold buy them but the Vibrant is just to hold me over until Emerald gets here.
Here are some pics of the "gel" case
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Thank you Siberslug!
Just bought myself a case after seeing your thread. Thanks for posting!
My Vibrant gets here tomorrow, I'm even more excited now!
Welcome! The edges are more sturdy than the t-mobile case is, but the center is still flimsy.
It is also not nearly as sticky as the t-mobile case, which is a GOOD thing to me. It still has a grip to it, but it isn't so difficult to stick in my pocket (or pull back out)
I just received mine today...
This is the one I bought:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Gel-Case-...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d2a05dbdb
I was worried that it would be a loose fit but it fits very snugly on to the phone. You have to try very hard to pry it off, which is good!
It's more plastic like than it is a gel like material but it feels very nice in your hands. The feel of it will get smoother after a few days of use once all the oils from my skin get onto it.
I ordered it on 7/19 and received it today on 7/26 and paid $2.98 for everything!
Just buy it in TMO + the screen protector. Pfft. I spent 600 on the phone. another 40 bucks for a case + screen protector. is nothng.

Any confirmed cases for extended battery?

Post a link. Thanks.
thats what im waiting on lol. no stores even have the media dock yet. crazy stuff lol. cases and dock still needed.
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Post a link. Thanks.
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I got this on opening day and the holster part fits fine with the extended battery and the backshell off.
http://www.verizonwireless.com:80/b...ryDetails&archetypeId=12520&accessoryId=47427
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I got this on opening day and the holster part fits fine with the extended battery and the backshell off.
http://www.verizonwireless.com:80/b...ryDetails&archetypeId=12520&accessoryId=47427
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appreciate the link. mind posting a pic of it action? not sure what you/they mean by rear cover shell that you didnt install. pics would help many im sure
The middle pic, flat and solid with the clip, which is the part that covers the screen, is what remains. The pic on the right, with holes for the camera and kickstand, is left behind as it wont fit over the big battery. Pics in a bit...
That's not too bad, and with invisible shield applied to the back of the phone you would be doing pretty well. I purchased one of the generic invisible shield kits at Best Buy and cut out parts to cover the extended battery and the top of the phone. Looks decent.
Well that's not really a confirmed case, but I can dig it.
I was going to just get one of those gel skins and cut a hole for the battery. I'm more worried about dropping it and damage that way than just a place to hold it.. I have soft pockets LoL
Not 4 threads down
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011918
They sell these at bestbuy you can go in, open the package make sure it works etc.
i will be happy also once some cases come rolling out, hopefully soon
My Solution
I used/modified the high gloss silicone cover (VZW part VZW6400SILHGBLK) AND the holster that came with Platinum Series case/holster combo from Best Buy. It's similar as the Seidio Innocase II except is has Pt letters on the back.
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/csr3htmec-bk.htm
I ditched the Platinum case (for sale) and just use the holster. It works pretty good and the battery doesn't stick out that bad.
More info about the case here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1008554
Pictures below:
That is exactly what I am doing tonight. I ordered a couple of the Amzer TPU cases off of ebay form a US reseller for $3.95 each, so I got two with USPS First class mail shipping for $10.40. They should arrive in the next day or so. I also have another case I am going to modify.
One thing I also did was cut a piece of the invisible shield protector and applied it to the back of the battery door so it looks glossy and protects the back from getting scratch to hell.
I was going to get an amzer silicone case and cut it up like i did for my incredible...i might go with the harder rubber one from verizon so it will hold its shape better....worried he silicone will be too thin with the battery and camera positions...

Cheap eBay bnumper cases, I got one, quick review with pics

The cheap eBay Bumper case I posted about on another board arrived today and it looks quite good until you pick it up and notice how thin and light it is which kind of goes hand in hand with it's massively small £3 price. It does the job fine on a S2 with the stock battery though but with extended battery the lip surrounding the front bezel is less pronounced.
It is not great with the Zenis dock either as it doesn't sit flush whereas the Zenis one does. I was expecting it to fit fine but the bottom is not sitting nicely like the Walnutt bumper does.
So far I think the Walnutt case looks the best and also feels like it's worth some ££ too. I especially like the lip bearing the Walnutt brand name on the back, it kind of completes an otherwise baron backside, something that the SGP NeoHybrid EX bumper lacks although I'm sure the SGP feels every bit as good and expensive as the Walnutt ones.
Considering the Walnutt bumper is thicker than the cheap eBay one I was surprised it was exactly the same thickness when put on the phone, I put it on my dad's S2 with stock battery to compare in the pics below.
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Giveaway of the case is over, someone claimed it already
Nice review as always. Wouldn't mind one myself.
Huh suprised. I ll order one
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Wow 10 pounds for shipping to Spain! What a RIP OFF. I'll write the seller and see what he says. I doubt though that he'll change the price. I've had books and computer parts delivered for less!
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Giveaway of the case is over, someone claimed it already
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Are you using a matt screen protector? If so, any links?
winwiz said:
Are you using a matt screen protector? If so, any links?
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I don't use screen protectors

CaseMate Barely There ALTERNATIVE. Cheap.

After hearing feedback that the Barely There Case was found not an exact fit I thought I'd try out an alternative. I decided on the Hard Hybrid Back Case which can be found on ebay for less than £3. I also bought the even cheaper (99p) S-line for comparison.
The S-line I found easy to fit and remove, it had more protection on the top and bottom but it felt and looked cheap. The buttons were also covered with plastic which I didn't like.
The Hybrid case is very much styled like the CaseMate Barely There case but fits better, it's very snug and snaps over the Nexus. Getting it off can take a couple attempts. It has cut outs for both buttons which I prefer and has a nice grippy feel. Here are a couple pics:
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I wanna buy one! link?
manningfan10 said:
I wanna buy one! link?
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Item No. 290637352773 on eBay.
Will this fit the extended battery?
Don't like how the bottom isn't covered.
detonation said:
Don't like how the bottom isn't covered.
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Agreed. What's the point of having a case if it doesn't cover all the edges?
On a side note, OP - would you mind sharing the settings widget you are using? I like that the background is transparent.
AH i ordered a bunch of the hybrid cases off ebay. they are feel really nice! the only thing i dislike is how incredibly frustrating it is to take it off >:| (yes i swap cases often to keep the look fresh) but I have a white one and a dark purple one. as well as a S-line case. the S-line case feels nice but kinda bulky ><
each of my cases are like $2-$3
i'll post pictures of the white one once it arrives >> (two week shipping from HK)
sn0warmy said:
Agreed. What's the point of having a case if it doesn't cover all the edges?
On a side note, OP - would you mind sharing the settings widget you are using? I like that the background is transparent.
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Could be SwitchPro.
Case looks pretty nice. Currently using Otterbox Defender or whatever and it's comically huge.
Looks like a nice case, was going to ask if it would fit the LTE nexus but it looks like the seller doesn't ship to the states :/
LosAngeles said:
Looks like a nice case, was going to ask if it would fit the LTE nexus but it looks like the seller doesn't ship to the states :/
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u have to look around. all of the sellers based in Hong Kong would be willing to sell to the states. however, alot of the EU based sellers wont. it took me a good 20 minutes to find a white hybrid case that could be shipped to the US

basic tpu case with no flip cover?

Anybody purchased a plain ole thin, lightweight tpu case for their Note? Recommendations? I see one for sale on ebay, but it's only shipping from China right now.
I plan on using my Note in a Ram Mount in my car, so I don't want a flip cover, or anything too heavy. It needs to be grippy/sticky so it will stay put in the Ram mount too.
Update: I found this one on ebay today and bought it. Will let you know how it is.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/29103278960...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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Update: I found this one on ebay today and bought it. Will let you know how it is.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/29103278960...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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Their screen protectors are pretty reasonable as well. http://stores.ebay.com/SF-Planet/_i.html?_nkw=note+2014&submit=Search&_lns=2&_sid=9639039
jkwjkw said:
Update: I found this one on ebay today and bought it. Will let you know how it is.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/29103278960...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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Nice, I just ordered this too. I have a Fosmon TPU case for my Nexus 7 and it's excellent.
Awesome, thanks for the info, Colchiro and 30Seconds. I was not familiar with the manufacturer.
jkwjkw said:
Update: I found this one on ebay today and bought it. Will let you know how it is.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/29103278960...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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I got one from amazon and I keep it on mine most of the time.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FYKKD2G/ref=ya_aw_oh_pit
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For us Canadians, Amazon Canada has the same case linked by jkwjkw, but with free shipping instead of the $11 shipping with eBay (for me at least, in Ontario). Shipped and sold by theWireless USA, who I've bought from before several times and had no troubles.
(Sorry, can't post links yet. Just search on Amazon Canada "Fosmon Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 case" and you'll see it, sold by theWireless USA).
Seriously, love me some TPU cases. Especially for a tablet like the note, where I have to lay it flat on a table to write on, I have to tape the camera lens so it doesn't get scratched. I have a folio cover case as well, but I find it lifts the tablet too far off the table if I try to lay it flat. Looks like this TPU case is the answer.
Got my case today, and love it. Perfect fit, all of the holes line up, case is snug, and it's lightweight. Recommended!
jkwjkw said:
Got my case today, and love it. Perfect fit, all of the holes line up, case is snug, and it's lightweight. Recommended!
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Can you post some pics

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