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[Q] Samsung Vibrant Back Cover

Hey,
I was wondering if some one was willing to part with their additional backplate (for $ of course). The tmobile bag with my box and accessories was stolen out of my car and I didn't think I would need another as I'm usually good with phones. Unfortunately, last night it fell out of my purse, hitting the curb at a weird angle, cracking the backplate. If no one is willing to sell one, could you give any links to somewhere to buy a replacement?
Thanks

It's 20 Canadians on bell's website http://www.bell.ca/shopping/PrsShpWls_PrdAccList.page?currentPageIndex=0&phoneSku=70269

You can only buy it if you live in Canada, which I don't

You can look around eBay and see if somebody is selling any of them. I think I've seen some carbon fiber ones being sold, not exactly the stock one but it'll be a backcover.
Somebody linked this in another thread: http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Genuine-Sam...Fascias_JN&hash=item5194bdfde4#ht_1508wt_1137 It's the I9000 version so I don't know if it'll fit, but most likely it will. Same back cover but has "with Google" on it. Imported from the UK

The i9000 back plate IS identical to the Vibrant's.

I have a few posts in this section on this as soon as someone comes out with some back covers i will be all over them. I want some white ones ones with designs.

I'm really surprised that T-Mobile hasn't launched any additional patterned backs for this phone, considering it's their current Flagship phone.

raduque said:
I'm really surprised that T-Mobile hasn't launched any additional patterned backs for this phone, considering it's their current Flagship phone.
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Especially since it's been out for longer than a month.

tiffd618 said:
Especially since it's been out for longer than a month.
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Shoot me a PM with your shipping address. When I go into work Tuesday I will grab u one and ship it to you if you don't have one by then. Would u like purple or green?

NexVision said:
Shoot me a PM with your shipping address. When I go into work Tuesday I will grab u one and ship it to you if you don't have one by then. Would u like purple or green?
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That makes you awesome. PM'ed you. Thanks alot.

I'm still looking for the back cover if anyone could help me out. I am willing to pay $10+shipping for it. If anyone could spare an extra it would be greatly appreciated.

Have extra cover & headphones if anyone wants to buy
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tiffd618 said:
I'm still looking for the back cover if anyone could help me out. I am willing to pay $10+shipping for it. If anyone could spare an extra it would be greatly appreciated.
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What happened with the other guy, fall through?

disturkis4u said:
Have extra cover & headphones if anyone wants to buy
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Hi. I would like to purchase the battery door. How much are you looking to get?

Kobinator said:
What happened with the other guy, fall through?
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Still on the fence...so yeah, still looking....

Could someone please help me out?

my buddy works tmobile as well... let me see real quick if he can get 1

Jaynrb said:
my buddy works tmobile as well... let me see real quick if he can get 1
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Please, it would be greatly appreciated.

he goes in tomorrow and will check... ill lyk...

Anymode Case

Anyone seen this?
http://www.anymode.net/goods/view.php?goodsno=12346934
I would be all over it if it didn't put the tablet upside-down when in the typing angle.

Id take one right now. I wonder where to order to get it shipped to the US
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I want one too. Anyone translate for a group buy, maybe?

I third that. I'd love one of these babies too. I have a friend at work that reads Korean, but I dunno how that would helps get our hands on one of them.
Btw, these cost 39,000 won which translates to 35 usd.

Wow. Seems like they couldn't handle the press exposure. They've taken down the site, photos, prices, etc.
Btw, the design itself was originally made by Incase or some other company for the first ipad, wasn't it? Though I guess Apple brought the patent before launching smart cover for ipad2.

You can get one of these in red on ebay UK at the moment. It seems to be a copy of the anymode one....

T120ted said:
I want one too. Anyone translate for a group buy, maybe?
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Google Translate should help you
Sorry, I can't post links, so you need to do it by yourself.

Rogdin said:
Google Translate should help you
Sorry, I can't post links, so you need to do it by yourself.
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Yeah, I admit it. I was just too lazy at the time. It might of been that I was in a 150sq ft room filled with electronics and my 5 & 8 year olds running loose as I tried to get my money back from sprint. Yet, come to think of it, sprint deserved every minute of their greasy hands on every one of their phones and glass cases. I should of just walked in and said have at it boys.

You can't order unless you are registered and to register you need a Korean social security number. This most likely means that it won't deliver outside Korea.
I lived in Korea for 10 years.

Go figure. Another case i want that's not available. Had a relative with one for the (insert patent # here)pad and thought it was a nice little case that kept the bulk down.

Anyone know where I can find something like this for the tab? I'm really interested, and since its been taken down, I'd like to know if there are any alternatives.

I found one on ebay. concerned about trying though
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eeeeek $25 for this !
i'd take an Anymode anyday instead (!)

jeandujardin01 said:
eeeeek $25 for this !
i'd take an Anymode anyday instead (!)
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Yeah, I didn't want to say anything, but it just looked like two pieces of cheap leather slapped together and loose fitting at that. It could be good for someone.

Damn.... It's incredibly difficult to find a case I like. I like this one. Especially in baby blue.
I sent them an email just in case they'll ship them out on the sly. Hopefully somebody there reads/writes English.

Samsung should just give crapple the finger and approve this. Apple has already said they are not using Samsung for their next chip, at least I think I read that on Engadget.
I would have loved this case.

jvs60 said:
Id take one right now. I wonder where to order to get it shipped to the US
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T120ted said:
I want one too. Anyone translate for a group buy, maybe?
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tigris67 said:
Anyone know where I can find something like this for the tab? I'm really interested, and since its been taken down, I'd like to know if there are any alternatives.
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gmarket (see only with worldwide shipping)

Looking for one of these as well. There are some knockoffs on eBay, but no AnyMode ones

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simonk83 said:
Looking for one of these as well. There are some knockoffs on eBay, but no AnyMode ones
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Here you go!!!!
http://www.casesinthebox.com/blue-1...samsung-galaxy-tab-p7510-tablet-pc_p3946.html

dmoney94 said:
Here you go!!!!
http://www.casesinthebox.com/blue-1...samsung-galaxy-tab-p7510-tablet-pc_p3946.html
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Is this genuine anymode case?

Original Battery - normal size - Where to buy...

Did anyone managed to buy an original genuine Samsung battery from eBay? I have already received two original fake ones, one is already dead! I found two vendors in eBay whose photos of the battery look real. Links below.
Did anyone buy from them and received? real deal? Any other vendor from whom I can buy one? Before anyone posts, I'm not interested in the new extended battery. Appreciate a lot any input.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-GAL...Accessories&hash=item1c1ceadb40#ht_4100wt_905
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-GAL...ccessories&hash=item3a696f5a70#ht_3987wt_1039
Thanks

Forget eBay when it comes to batterys or SD cards, you want the original do a search on Google.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-standard-battery-eb-f1a2gbucstd-p29442.htm
you can probably get it cheaper if you search.

Thanks, but the link you provided is exactly (or it looks like) what I do not want: a replacement battery. I want an original one from Samsung.
I go eBay, because it is very difficult to get electronics or parts shipped from Europe or the US to Brazil with a reasonable price, or get it shipped at all. Many don't do it.
Anyway, if anyone else can help... Thanks
PS: actually that battery was for the Galaxy S, not the S II, if I'm not mistaken.

mbernstein said:
Thanks, but the link you provided is exactly what I do not want: a replacement battery. I want an original one from Samsung.
I go eBay, because it is very difficult to get electronics or parts shipped from Europe or the US to Brazil with a reasonable price, or get it shipped at all. Many don't do it.
Anyway, if anyone else can help... Thanks
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mate that is an original battery 100% genuine, eBay is well dodgy when it comes to phone batterys and SD cards and the likes and is to be avoided at all costs this website is 100% spot on.

Yeah, sorry. But it looked so different from the one on my S II. Then I saw the link was for the "S".
I could not find (I've searched before I posted) a "S II" battery on legitimate vendors that I know: Clove, Xpansys... And there is none in the website you suggested.

look again mate this battery is for the Galaxy S2..
Samsung Standard Battery - EB-F1A2GBUCSTD
Part No: EB-F1A2GBUCSTD
Product Reference: 29442
Replacement battery for your Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100.
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Thanks. The website is a bit wierd (it say it is for the S 2, then it say "s" right below; the image is so different from my phone battery...) . I emailed them about it and shippng. I do appreciate your input.
However, and taking into account your advice about eBay, I would appreciate any other input on the above links.
Thanks.

the eBay stores from Korea are usually legit, shimshop is good!

I bought this one recently and haven't had any problems.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130557429422?ssPageName=STRK:null:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1542.l2649

widowmaker777 said:
I bought this one recently and haven't had any problems.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130557429422?ssPageName=STRK:null:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1542.l2649
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Hi,
Seems good, what about your battery life ? Do you feel its the same as your other original one ?

widowmaker777 said:
I bought this one recently and haven't had any problems.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130557429422?ssPageName=STRK:null:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1542.l2649
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This one looks real. Is it as good as the original one?

mbernstein said:
Did anyone managed to buy an original genuine Samsung battery from eBay? I have already received two original fake ones, one is already dead! I found two vendors in eBay whose photos of the battery look real. Links below.
Did anyone buy from them and received? real deal? Any other vendor from whom I can buy one? Before anyone posts, I'm not interested in the new extended battery. Appreciate a lot any input.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-GAL...Accessories&hash=item1c1ceadb40#ht_4100wt_905
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-GAL...ccessories&hash=item3a696f5a70#ht_3987wt_1039
Thanks
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i saw a thread about offical battery. you may like that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239719

Thanks, guys.
The UK company suggested above, shipping costs EUR 23... So I'll take another shot at eBay. I prefer not risking with the HK shops. Will go for the Koreans.
I've bought from Shimshop as well, but the picture on the other Korean site I linked is more clarifying, so I'm still on the fence.
Through my experience of buying two fake batteries, it seems that the top view, where the connectors are, is the most important part to detect counterfeited goods (it was the same with HTC HD2 Batteries I bought). From both Korean sites their batteries seem like the Battery which came in my phone, with the recessed area on top (with no label), but on one site you can see as well a little recessed area (like a very small screw) inside the recessed areas on the sides of the battery. Or maybe it is just a better fake...
Let's see. Thanks again for the help.

digitalH said:
Hi,
Seems good, what about your battery life ? Do you feel its the same as your other original one ?
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sophiemith said:
This one looks real. Is it as good as the original one?
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I believe it's genuine. I don't even know which one came with the phone anymore. They both perform identically. When I run out of juice I just swap out the battery and stick the dead one in a battery charger. They both last me about a day and night with moderate usage. An hour or so of video at lunch, a few hours of music, 20 or so minutes of gaming and mostly texting throughout the day.

Samsung genuine batteries for i9100
Hello. I have some original and also extended batteries to sale, if someone is interest in. Drop me a PM.

Review: New Aluminum Bumper

Just purchased this aluminum bumper for about USD 12, unlike the one reviewed previously in this forum ( the one with 4 screws fitting), this one is smaller in size, thinner and slightly lighter, about the size of a tpu case offered by mercury and SGP.
The buttons are dug in, but can be easily press, even with short finger nails, good thing it doesn't allow acidental press.
The battery lid can be removed or put on with the bumper on, the photo shows with extended battery lid on.
Before any consider one, there are 2 things you need to know, the headset hole is very small, so not all headphones will fit and the USB port will only fit the standard samsung cable, other may not fit.

Can you post some url?

Bought it direct from Shenzhen china 2 days ago.

kms108 said:
Bought it direct from Shenzhen china 2 days ago.
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does it effect the signal and gps strength?

is it heavy?

Looks like it would suck if you needed to use the volume keys.

To each their own, but imo that looks cheap and gross....do you live in Jersey?

lol Jersey i dont think it is gross but yes it is cheap at $12
I received the slightly bigger one few days ago and like it a lot but liking the look of this smaller one.
Not noticed any difference in reception/signal on mine over the last 2 days.
can you post a url to where you bought it online ?

zeke1988 said:
does it effect the signal and gps strength?
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Not that I know of, network signal full same, GPS signal picked up in less than 1-2 seconds from inside a building and the same at home.
I have yet to try the GPS on the move.

cade80 said:
To each their own, but imo that looks cheap and gross....do you live in Jersey?
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That was dumb but funny. Are you from Oregon?
...of the people, by the people, for the people...

@rbiter said:
That was dumb but funny. Are you from Oregon?
...of the people, by the people, for the people...
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Florida lol

Updated first post with more information.

I actually like the look of this one. Any other colours?
I thought the old one looked bulky, so never considered it.
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FC1032 said:
I actually like the look of this one. Any other colours?
I thought the old one looked bulky, so never considered it.
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other colours available just like the first one.

kms108 said:
other colours available just like the first one.
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wow this looks way better than the first one, where can i buy one?

none showing on ebay uk yet.
can op post link to where he got his ??

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none showing on ebay uk yet.
can op post link to where he got his ??
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if you read through the thread, there is no link.

? yes i have read the whole thread .... and yes there isnt a link .... this is why i asked if you could post a link ?
or were you actually in china and bought it from a store?
im a tad confused to why you cant post a link when you have been asked for one a couple of times ?
Tia.

r3k0 said:
? yes i have read the whole thread .... and yes there isnt a link .... this is why i asked if you could post a link ?
or were you actually in china and bought it from a store?
im a tad confused to why you cant post a link when you have been asked for one a couple of times ?
Tia.
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i got it direct from china.

kms108 said:
i got it direct from china.
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Thanks for taking the time to clear that up for me with that indepth answer

nexus 5 extended battery 3830mah battery, how many would be interested?

Hi All! I came across a supplier that has nexus 5 extended batteries 3830 MAH that are plug and play.
These will replace your original battery and wont add any bulk to your phone.
They will be $35 shipped in the U.S.
Please make a list of everyone that is interested.

Well, other than not knowing the actual quality/longevity of the battery, or if it really gives 3830mAh, $35 is steep. Considering you can get it for $15.99 + shipping from aliexpress, you can pick up 2 for that price.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Brand-KBTEL-battery-BLT9-BATTERY-BLUE-3830MAH-HIGH-REPLACEMENT-BATTERY-FOR-LG-nexus-5-D821-D820/1769272899.html

That is gonna be a pile of crap another dodgy chinese battery just like those gold ones that you can get for htc sensation.
Dont touch it!

Guys, LG is one of the few companies which actually makes their own batteries (through the LG Chem subsidiary). This means they can put very good batteries in their phones with little additional cost. Do you really think some cheap chinese batteries probably made somewhere on a ship can have a better capacity/volume ratio than the ones provided by LG?

my guess is the OP is someone who is selling/supplying the batteries and the first post they ever put is this waste of time, go and advertise somewhere else.

Adding that much juice, in a battery that's the same size? Pretty sure that's impossible. Nice try, though.

i guess ill have to try it out and post results.

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i guess ill have to try it out and post results.
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Yes, because that will totally seem trustworthy and convince everyone to buy your magic batteries. Oops, sorry, I meant the magic batteries you just "came across".
*facepalm*

thailyfe said:
i guess ill have to try it out and post results.
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Ooooh yes please, DONT!

Oneplusone said:
Interested if it's half the price
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Then just buy it from the link I posted above. It's less than half the price.

Sorry, but I don't think so...

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Wow, you're going to act like nobody figured you out immediately with your crappy attempt to shill? I would be annoyed if that wasn't actually really funny.