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New Back Cover...

Hey guys,
so I'm planning to buy another back cover (Pebble Blue), but the only one I found is i9300 version back covers of this phone, will this effect NFC in any way? Or is it just a back cover? Don't know, I read a previous thread and they were talking about NFC and battery cover so I didn't really want to buy a new one (Which is not cheap by the way ) and end up having to keep it on the side. Reason why I want a new one is I dropped my phone today, but the back was just scratched at the top corner on the battery cover, and I'm planning to get Ghost Armour soon, so I want a perfect condition before putting it on. Is Ghost Armour worth it? If anyone happens to also find a back case for under $10 please do tell, that would be awesome, but I've had no luck.

This is the wrong section, should be in accessories.
This has been discussed in great length. Here's is one of the many threads.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709090

The NFC is in the battery, not the battery cover. Metal back covers could/will interfere with it.

Replace back cover with something softer like leather

Hey everyone.
Im looking for an accesory for my SGS3. I want to replace the plastic back cover with another one made from a different material, like leather if possible. Something like the back of the new Nexus 5 or the new back cover of the Note 3. Something that feels better to the touch and that is easier to hold and doesn't feel slippery when your hands have sweat.
Does anyone have any ideas? Has anyone replace their back cover with something different?
Suggestions?
Or maybe install something on top of the back. Another solution would be a case that protects the full phone.
Thanks.

There are vinyl skins available.
Search this forum for info.. :thumbup:

I had the same need. The standard back was too slippery. I tried various and then found one called the Incipio Feather. It's a very thin case which clips on and has a rubberised feel (a bit like the back of my old HTC Desire). You hardly notice its there, but it is a big improvement over the standard back.
On amazon UK its there for £5.99...

Just try glueing leather

Flip case with original back?

So I got this case http://goo.gl/o5bKDZ and I'm very pleased with the front cover, however I'm not to fond of the textile feeeling back (battery)door part. So I'm wondering if there are any flip door cases wich still got the original rubbery gripping texture left or is there none to find?

I think there all the same my friend. I got the royal blue one and it has the same textured back

Hmm that's to bad, might have to build something myself XD.

Swapped my back cover

So.. I haven't seen a thread about this yet, but I've seen few post about the back cover replacement through aliexpress. So I decided to order the white and sandpaper back cover and this is the result. The sandpaper one feels exactly like original one. There are some cosmetic differences though. The cyanogen branding is not on the back of these and NFC does not work. Also, the replacement back does not include the buttons, however they can carefully be removed and put on other backs.

Link Please?
USAN03 said:
So.. I haven't seen a thread about this yet, but I've seen few post about the back cover replacement through aliexpress. So I decided to order the white and sandpaper back cover and this is the result. The sandpaper one feels exactly like original one. There are some cosmetic differences though. The cyanogen branding is not on the back of these and NFC does not work. Also, the replacement back does not include the buttons, however they can carefully be removed and put on other backs.
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Hi, can I get a link for the replacement back please?

Most of the replacement covers from China do not come with the NFC sticker attached. I'd rather not get those.

USAN03 said:
So.. I haven't seen a thread about this yet, but I've seen few post about the back cover replacement through aliexpress. So I decided to order the white and sandpaper back cover and this is the result. The sandpaper one feels exactly like original one. There are some cosmetic differences though. The cyanogen branding is not on the back of these and NFC does not work. Also, the replacement back does not include the buttons, however they can carefully be removed and put on other backs.
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So the white back is a direct fit apart from the NFC and buttons. It doesn't need any modifications to make it fit, how is the fit?
Thanks

Does the white one fit onto the international OnePlus One? Could you please provide a link?

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Does the white one fit onto the international OnePlus One? Could you please provide a link?
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It fits. Just search aliexpress. Just get the ones with reviews.

Just for clarification, the white one doesn't have a sandstone feel right??

Very nice, my Silk White back cover should arrive here any day. FYI, you can easily transfer the NFC sticker out of the old back cover into a new one. It just attached with some adhesive that can be loosened up with some heat and then be carefully removed without damaging the cover or the antenna itself.

USAN03 said:
So.. I haven't seen a thread about this yet, but I've seen few post about the back cover replacement through aliexpress. So I decided to order the white and sandpaper back cover and this is the result. The sandpaper one feels exactly like original one. There are some cosmetic differences though. The cyanogen branding is not on the back of these and NFC does not work. Also, the replacement back does not include the buttons, however they can carefully be removed and put on other backs.
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Hey, can you take several high quality photos of the 1+ logo? I would like to see the quality of the black within the white indent.

I have ordered a white back for mine and I'm going to get something like below done with it.
http://www.wickedcoatings.co.uk/carbon-dipping-gallery

S4 Mini Metal Back Cover - Not Case!

Hello all,
Does anyone know if a replacement back cover is available in metal? Not a case that goes over the back cover but a metal version of the back cover?
Sounds like an awesome idea to me for that premium feel!
Thanks, John.

I have found some on ebay but i'm not sure if i'm allowed to share the links here, anyway, it's not hard to find them there at all. Good luck!

wouldn't a metal cover interfere with the radios?

The quality of original back cover is too bad it's like egg shell :|

cuben said:
Hello all,
Does anyone know if a replacement back cover is available in metal? Not a case that goes over the back cover but a metal version of the back cover?
Sounds like an awesome idea to me for that premium feel!
Thanks, John.
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They make the back cover out of plastic so the NFC can work properly. So if you use NFC, having a metal case would be a bad idea

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Luxury-Brushed-Metal-Aluminium-material-case-For-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-mini-i9190-phone-case-cover/32316470595.html
or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xs4+mini+metal.TRS0&_nkw=s4+mini+metal&_sacat=0
I have bought my case on the Aliexpress. It is rubber/plastic case with thin aluminium plate on the back.
No problem with NFC, WiFi, GPS and signal strenght.

Yes.. I have one on order
on amazon . com search for - Graphic Case Hard Skin Case Cover Pouch - Metal Aluminum Steel Shiny Reflective - Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini i9190 MINI VERSION! -
It is a back cover, not a case despite the wierd description. This is closest I could find. Super cheap and labled as plastic and aluminum so I am hoping its all metal on outside. I agree that the backs are flimbsy.. I have 3 batteries that I constantly switch out and taking it off and on all the time has caused it to crack. Hoping that the metal does not bend. ... we shall see!

There are many, just search in google images by "i9195 aluminium door".

uspy said:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Luxury-Brushed-Metal-Aluminium-material-case-For-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-mini-i9190-phone-case-cover/32316470595.html
or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xs4+mini+metal.TRS0&_nkw=s4+mini+metal&_sacat=0
I have bought my case on the Aliexpress. It is rubber/plastic case with thin aluminium plate on the back.
No problem with NFC, WiFi, GPS and signal strenght.
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can u take a picture with phone on that case?