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DX2 Accessory Compatibility?

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.

zr0ko0l said:
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
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA Premium App
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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.

2000mah battery kit for WHITE MODEL (maunfacturing fault)

Hi Fellow Gs2 Owners,
I am starting this thread for owners of the white GS2 i9100 models who have purchased the 2000mah battery kit.
I just received mine today and noticed the top left hand side (volume button) side of the cover does not quite snap in very well.
Quite an annoyance if you intend to not use any other covers like myself.
On examining the moulding and comparing it to the original back cover, I can see the notch that would normally click into place is not well pronounced (as the original)
Appreciate if all white model owners respond as I would like to see how many are affected.
With this I hope get a Samsung rep to investigate.
Also please advise your location and place of purchase ie shop at ur locality or overseas ebay?
I'll start with me.
Location: Sydney Australia.
Purchased: Locale computer vendor
thank you,
MK

You got NFC version too, didn't you?
mookill said:
Hi Fellow Gs2 Owners,
I am starting this thread for owners of the white GS2 i9100 models who have purchased the 2000mah battery kit.
I just received mine today and noticed the top left hand side (volume button) side of the cover does not quite snap in very well.
Quite an annoyance if you intend to not use any other covers like myself.
On examining the moulding and comparing it to the original back cover, I can see the notch that would normally click into place is not well pronounced (as the original)
Appreciate if all white model owners respond as I would like to see how many are affected.
With this I hope get a Samsung rep to investigate.
Also please advise your location and place of purchase ie shop at ur locality or overseas ebay?
I'll start with me.
Location: Sydney Australia.
Purchased: Locale computer vendor
thank you,
MK
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Hello,
My friend i'm afraid you bought the wrong version. Consider the following:
1. Either you have the International version (GT-i9100) and bought the NFC version which will not fit or
2. You have some other variant (many out there ) and purchased this "Genuine Samsung EB-K1A2EBEGSTD 2000mAh Battery w Back Cover Galaxy S2 SII i9100" which is for the GT-I9100
Since you're from down under I think the first one "fits your case". I have the GT-I9100 and made the same mistake by getting the NFC version
Some screenshots and further details about your phone could help speed things up..worst case you'll have to get the correct version..like I've had to..and I'm loving it!!
PS: The battery fits, just not the back cover...so let me know if you manage to get one!

1. I have the i9100T
2. The kit I purchased is EB-K1A2EWEGSTD (the W referencing white model)
I dont see how this it the incorrect kit as it does fit but does not snap in firmly.
Is this the same issue you had?

Mines the same way. Top left (volume side) doesn't snap in correctly :banghead:

Ya same, many of us have confirmed the same. It's a manufacturing defect.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

I have two different version; one from Korea (SKT/KT) and one from HK.
EB-K1A2EWSG (Korea)
- NFC battery
- The battery cover does not fit at all. All the side clips are on different location
EB-K1A2EWEGSTD (HK)
- Non-NFC battery
- This one fits fine with my GT-i9100m (Bell) version, but there's slight gap on right corner as reported here.
I also think the screen on white is different than the black. I checked several different blacks and whites SGSII's from the store and my friends unit. The white one is little off compare to black. I personally think the screen on black unit looks better than the white.

I'm with Bell and have the same (i9100m), my cover doesn't fit either. (top right hand corner does not sit properly - volume side)
Its kind of a pain... but as long as I use a case its held on pretty well.

killawatts said:
I'm with Bell and have the same (i9100m), my cover doesn't fit either. (top right hand corner does not sit properly - volume side)
Its kind of a pain... but as long as I use a case its held on pretty well.
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which case are you using? I'm using SGP Neo Hybrid EX. So it exposes the back cover.

Same here. I found that it seems to sit a bit better after a while (a few days maybe) and it's unlikely to fall off ;-)

Same here. I think all white extended battery has this defect

Great, how have to sell?

My white battery cover fits fine on my i9100. No idea what you guys are talking about. You guys get the NFC battery?

Mine does it, definitely bought the right one. Got mine off the mobilefun website.
Sent from my GT-I9100

Had to return my white battery and cover, top was really loose.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

I have the black version and same thing. The top right area near the volume buttons (right below the notch where you'd pull the cover off) is buldging a bit like it won't sit flush. It looks like the tab is not grabbing on to the cover.
Its not just the white cover.
I have the black I9100 international non-NFC model. The battery kit is model # EK-K1A2EBEGSTD
Update: I noticed that the entire right side nothing is actually grabbing on to the phone! Its only the left side and the top that has EFFECTIVE tabs! It's the same on the original batter cover!
What a ****ty design. The entire right side is not secured by anything! Its a wonder how the original fitted on without creaking!

hello,
bought my 2000mah kit on amazon, germany.
First kit was bad, so I send back and bought a second kit. Battery Cover is bad again.
Amazon says no support for that, only way is sending back.
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I got my non-NFC white battery off mobilefun and it's fine for me. Good luck!

Here's my fix:
Take a hair blow dryer and heat up the problem area of the battery cover (better take it off the phone, first!).
When it got nice and hot, gently bend/shape the problem area inwards. I held mine for a minute or so in the bent shape. After letting it go, it should look normal still.
Pop it back in, and it got a bit better for me.
I did it again a few times, and it made a huge difference! The creak is gone, and it's nearly flush! There is still some give, but it's much better than before.
Hope it helps someone. If it does, please hit the Thanks button.

naddie said:
Here's my fix:
Take a hair blow dryer and heat up the problem area of the battery cover (better take it off the phone, first!).
When it got nice and hot, gently bend/shape the problem area inwards. I held mine for a minute or so in the bent shape. After letting it go, it should look normal still.
Pop it back in, and it got a bit better for me.
I did it again a few times, and it made a huge difference! The creak is gone, and it's nearly flush! There is still some give, but it's much better than before.
Hope it helps someone. If it does, please hit the Thanks button.
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This totally worked for me! it also no longer makes the popping noise either

nice idea, well done.

Samsung Extended Battery Cover creaks?

I bought one battery kit and RMA'd it. The replacement also creaks by the area with a notch.
Anyone else have this issue? My standard battery cover is ok.

A lot of people have this problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437397
2000mah battery kit for WHITE MODEL (maunfacturing fault)
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Thanks. What an odd title for the thread. No wonder I could find it. I was search for things lie "Samsung genuine extended battery creak" and variations of it.

We hope SAMSUMG creates the cover for the white model ... Mahh

Aluminium/Metal battery cover

Hey,
there has been some like these for other phones but I'm wondering if there is a metal/aluminium battery case for the note.
I don't mean a case that goes around the phone, no.. I mean that we remove the original galaxy note battery cover and place a (brushed?) metal cover in there. Would look and feel good I believe

It has been awhile since this has been discussed here, so here you go:
ebay
amazon
dealextreme
A couple of interesting parts and pieces here, after doing a google shopping search...but not so sure of the shop's reputation: papadigitals

Thanks, hadn't seen those in the forums and couldn't find by searching

Your phone signal will get degraded. Even a shell made of metal does that, unfortunately. Weaker signals mean more battery used, too.

Hopefully the "big"ness of the phone can compensate
I've ordered one a few days ago, lets see what happens what it arrives. I will write a short reply about its performance on my battery and signal

I ordered one two, about one month ago on dealextreme.
But eager to read you review!!!

Seriously?..
jerome is correct, what matters is where the antenna is, which is right underneath the battery cover..
This is a bad idea of the first kind..
Sobakel said:
Hopefully the "big"ness of the phone can compensate
I've ordered one a few days ago, lets see what happens what it arrives. I will write a short reply about its performance on my battery and signal
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take into mind that metal cover might influence the signal

sega_lou said:
take into mind that metal cover might influence the signal
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i'm usin a metal cover for my Note (Capdase)n theres absolutely no loss of signal or battery life...dont kno abt this particular aluminium case tho ...

Hello,
just seen:
Anymode crocodile leather cover, replacing the oem cover.
anymode.net/shop/goods/goods_view.php?goodsno=12347986&category=012
Hermès leather quality and quite expensive.
Approx. 270 US $.
I like it in matt khaki.
Would compliment the Hermès Birkin Croco Bag of my wife.

Ernthelfer said:
Approx. 270 US $.
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I have had this on my phone for about 2 months now. no issues with signal that I can tell.. the phone works perfectly.
there is a tiny rubber edge to the cover which does it make the phone a little larger than the stock cover. by about 2mm.
I got a few and figured that it is cheaper than a case, and keeps the phone small.
the only issue for me, which is only slight- is that the pen is a little tricky to get out. no biggie though!

I got the cover today, will post comparing battery graphs and signal strength comparison on different locations
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

the civet definitely effects signal, but it dips from 94dBm to 97 at home
Outside in the open changes are 70 to 76..
Change is minimal in my opinion, it's not like my phone becomes blind with no signal.
A positive side is, it chills the phone insanely well. I normally get to 55celcius when gaming so I Stop to let it cool, hasn't happened with this cover yet. It conducts heat very well.
So I am very happy with this battery cover
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

Would you be able to provide a link to which aluminium battery cover you bought?
Regards

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/220991843961?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_925
Is the one I got, I do notice that it is very easy to scratch because it has lines graved into it. So if you put it roughly onto a rough surface you will surely see the marks

I havent seen issues with the signal yet , but yes the device heats up to 55 degrees which never happened before,. So heating is definitely an issue ....
Btw , i havent put the back cover , i have installed this directly over the back , hope thats not an issue , any insights on that ?

sahiltyagi said:
I havent seen issues with the signal yet , but yes the device heats up to 55 degrees which never happened before,. So heating is definitely an issue ....
Btw , i havent put the back cover , i have installed this directly over the back , hope thats not an issue , any insights on that ?
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I have no problem at all, in fact it's keeping my device cooler than the original cover
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I have had mine for several months. I didn't notice any performance degradation, but the back of the cover is scratched like crazy. All four corners just from setting it down and sliding a wee bit. I removed it and put the original back on. All it is, is a metal paint on a plastic cover. It's cheap really.

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All it is, is a metal paint on a plastic cover. It's cheap really.
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That's put me off.

Extra space under battery cover - is that normal?

Hi all,
I just scored a used Galaxy Nexus, Sprint version, on eBay. It seems to be in good working condition, however the battery cover is not flush against the battery. There's actually enough space there that when I shake the phone, the battery shifts up and down in its housing, clicking against the cover. Is this normal with this model, or should I quickly take advantage of the 14 day return period?

Definitely return. NOT normal.

I would GUESS you have a standard battery with a cover for an extended battery

After Googling around a bit and looking at photos of batteries, it looks like my battery may have been switched in from a different Samsung phone, possibly a Galaxy S II. I suppose I could order a Galaxy Nexus battery and hope for the best, but I think I'm going with the return option. Better luck next time, I guess.

Pics of this? I didn't know gs2 batteries fit
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I would GUESS you have a standard battery with a cover for an extended battery
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On further examination, I think you're right. Someone helpfully posted a serious of comparison photos on the Amazon listing for the Verizon extended battery/cover combo, and the extended cover looks pretty much like mine. Now the question is do I return the phone (since standard covers don't seem to be available anywhere), or suck it up and buy a bigger (heavier) battery for this one?

xpdx said:
On further examination, I think you're right. Someone helpfully posted a serious of comparison photos on the Amazon listing for the Verizon extended battery/cover combo, and the extended cover looks pretty much like mine. Now the question is do I return the phone (since standard covers don't seem to be available anywhere), or suck it up and buy a bigger (heavier) battery for this one?
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Personally, I use both the stock and extended Verizon battery, but I only keep the cover of the extended battery on me. Not once have I had an issue with the smaller battery shifting out of place. I'd say you keep it if there isn't anything wrong with the phone and even ask the seller if they happen to have the stock cover lying around anywhere.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

If indeed you have the stock battery with the extended cover and don't wish to buy anything extra (although i would recommend getting the extended battery for longevity reasons aswell as fit) you could opt for the primitive fix: tape a piece of paper to the inside of the cover to hold it tighter.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus.