Does anyone know of any custom battery covers? or back plates? I'd really like to get a collegiate one or perhaps one that is a custom color and design via an uploaded jpg. I know there are things like skinit etc. but I figure this is a pretty simple piece of plastic right? Couldn't be that hard to replicate and customize.
any thoughts?
cook1040 said:
Does anyone know of any custom battery covers? or back plates? I'd really like to get a collegiate one or perhaps one that is a custom color and design via an uploaded jpg. I know there are things like skinit etc. but I figure this is a pretty simple piece of plastic right? Couldn't be that hard to replicate and customize.
any thoughts?
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Find someone who does vinyl wraps. Have them print something small and just wrap it.
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just to clarify I am looking for an actual battery cover replacement. Not a skin or a case.
thanks
Vinyl
I hadn't thought of a vinyl wrap like that. That's a great idea! :good:
I really want to get an actual replacement cover... but if I cannot find anything soon that might be my alternative.
I bought I carbon fiber back from eBay search in china japan they have them.
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You can get just the plain Samsung cover. They can be found for $8 for a pretty nice one. I finally found one that fits right. I can find you the link. Keep the new one as a back up replacement and use the old one wrapped. Since the rep I found has the Samsung cut out. I can post pics and stuff when I get home. I know they would do cases before battery covers.
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Since the back cover for the Atrix is one piece and actually covers the sides as well, i was wondering if these can be made out of carbonfiber. Anyone have the hookup on someone that can make custom CF parts?
Getting a case that snaps around this seems counter intuitive. You'd think the incipio and spek cases would just be replacement covers.
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Since the back cover for the Atrix is one piece and actually covers the sides as well, i was wondering if these can be made out of carbonfiber. Anyone have the hookup on someone that can make custom CF parts?
Getting a case that snaps around this seems counter intuitive. You'd think the incipio and spek cases would just be replacement covers.
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I was on some website, I cant remember and they had other backcovers on pre-order for $20.... They all looked like a rubberized material with a sort of carbon fiber design and each had a motorola symbol in the center. Either blue, green or pink.
I believe it was MobileCity Online or something like that. Definitely only preorder status right now.
I agree the back is waaaay too slippery. I feel like I am going to drop it while typing. I am holding out for Powermat to release a back to use with the charging pad. If not, I might opt for the soft rubber battery covers.
Interesting. I'd like to get an extra one to use as a template. I think i got someone lined up for carbon fiber but i'd need to give them a template that wouldnt survive. I also have to make a minimum order of like 50, which i'd toss up on Ebay.
i'd be down for a couple if you could post some shots of what it would look like...since it does wrap around the corners it would slim down the phone too (versus case)...
phaijai said:
I believe it was MobileCity Online or something like that. Definitely only preorder status right now.
I agree the back is waaaay too slippery. I feel like I am going to drop it while typing. I am holding out for Powermat to release a back to use with the charging pad. If not, I might opt for the soft rubber battery covers.
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I would definitely love a powermat charger; depending on hpw much bulk is added to the device is another story though.
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ecapox said:
Interesting. I'd like to get an extra one to use as a template. I think i got someone lined up for carbon fiber but i'd need to give them a template that wouldnt survive. I also have to make a minimum order of like 50, which i'd toss up on Ebay.
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I would so buy one.
I have no idea how much these are going to cost me and i wont know until i can give them a battery cover to work with.
Honestly, if i have to get 50 made (they estimated 50-100), i wouldnt do it unless the price i could sell them for was about $40. Regular cases are around $30 so $40 would be a great price. Most CF cases are grossly overpriced and i'd like to avoid that.
Also, this would be a replacement for the battery cover. It wouldn't be a case so it would still work in the docking stations.
I seriously doubt you'll ever see a carbon or any other compost back. There is just no way to mold in the little clips that hold the back on. So plastic is your only bet. you can't even wrap in carbon because you need to fold the material over the edge for a good hold, and doing so would block the locking clips.
I'm trying my hand at covering the back in 3M DI-NOC (carbon fiber looking vinyl), which should give it some grip.
I have no experience with CF but those little tabs may be moldable (is that even a word??). Ill continue to investigate. If it doesnt work, i lost nothing.
If you get that Dinoc on post some pics up here. I'd be interested to see how it holds up around the corners since it cannot be folded back inside due to very small tolerances between the phone and the cover.
having a little experience with molding and CF, it will be so hard to get a good piece with the proper mounting tabs, you'll have more scrap than good pieces. Not to mention that when it's that thin, it will probably snap after a few uses (mounting clips, not cover). CF isn't some magical material you can will into any shape like you can melted plastic. To mold in the locking tabs means the piece would be "clipped" into the mold upon completion, not a desirable situation.
I will post if i get the DI-NOC to look presentable. I know a few places sell pre-cut DI-NOC protectors, but those don't cover 100% of the phone.
Your experience with CF is a lot more than mine, so ill take your word for it, but i will still investigate because it wont cost me anything. If it works, great.
The only thing i'll put on mine is a very thin "sticker" or nothing. A case isnt going to work for me as i will be using a dock. It seems stupid to think that companies made a case when all they had to do was replicate the battery cover and then market this as "Hey look, our solution works with your dock."
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I will post if i get the DI-NOC to look presentable. I know a few places sell pre-cut DI-NOC protectors, but those don't cover 100% of the phone.
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Let's see if you beat me to it! See the Captivate in my signature! I can't stand how slippery this thing is compared to my Di-Noc carbon fiber Captivate.... The only advantage to it is that it works great on my Desk Genie
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Your experience with CF is a lot more than mine, so ill take your word for it, but i will still investigate because it wont cost me anything. If it works, great.
The only thing i'll put on mine is a very thin "sticker" or nothing. A case isnt going to work for me as i will be using a dock. It seems stupid to think that companies made a case when all they had to do was replicate the battery cover and then market this as "Hey look, our solution works with your dock."
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Hey, if you can get it done, then more power to you, just trying to make sure you have a realistic outlook going in.
I'm betting companies don't make just backs because the design is 'proprietary' to the manufacturer.
1'x4' piece of DI-NOC is sitting at home, will attempt tonight.
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I'm betting companies don't make just backs because the design is 'proprietary' to the manufacturer.
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I didnt even think of that! Surely there is some Chinese company chomping at the bit to make some cash.
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A clear acrylic battery cover would look cool. Show the insides a bit. And that will SURELY be cheaper than CF.
Im full of ideas today.
I apparently fail at vinyl. I can't get it to wrap the corners nicely, the stuff is too thick.
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I didnt even think of that! Surely there is some Chinese company chomping at the bit to make some cash.
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A clear acrylic battery cover would look cool. Show the insides a bit. And that will SURELY be cheaper than CF.
Im full of ideas today.
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OMG.... clear acrylic would be AWESOME!!!!
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I apparently fail at vinyl. I can't get it to wrap the corners nicely, the stuff is too thick.
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That **** is ROUGH, let me tell you.... I have done rear view mirrors (not side view, the interior ones) and man I thought all 11 years experience I've had doing vinyl was a damn joke! I gave up on even starting the back panel, check out the thread I just created for the carbon fiber front and sides, not to mention the back panel with REMOVED AT&T logo, REMOVED "HD VIDEO" text, and the "blur" in Moto blur....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=967076
I would love a soft touch replacement back cover.
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I would definitely love a powermat charger; depending on hpw much bulk is added to the device is another story though.
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I asked PowerMat - they said they have no plans "yet"... contact them and say you want one, they respond to demand
Hi,
I'm looking for a replacement battery door.
With the popularity of the Samsung Galaxy lines, I'm surprised that there are no varieties of battery covers. Just the brushed aluminum backs and the basic plastic covers with a variety of basic colours.
But has anyone seen clear transparent battery doors?
the Iphone has one
and here are some translucent ones, but what I really want is a transparent one.
I guess the Galaxy Line isn't popular enough?
Here are some other links Google found.
http://www.google.ca/search?client=...oe=UTF-8&redir_esc=&ei=jLBIUMqlG_O20QH_14DQAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1508494
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1499475
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1251776
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=721211
I think our Battery Door is completely plastic so it certainly should be doable, right?
True....but....battery area nothing much to look at...no wires....nothing... But I dun mind buying one...lol...
hinata76 said:
True....but....battery area nothing much to look at...no wires....nothing... But I dun mind buying one...lol...
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Thanks for the reply. Maybe by the 4th generation Note or Galaxy S we will see some Transparent battery door. We already have it in the cases. I think it looks better than opaque covers.
Wow, that would be cool. I'd totally pay 30,50 for it hehe. But I'd get it for my future Galaxy Note 2 hehe.
I've also been looking for this, would be cool, can't find one anywhere. That metal back cover you mentioned, is it the one on eBay by any chance? If so I bought one and it didn't fit, the catches where out of place and only one side clipped in. Also its described as replacement cover but its more of a case, the metal part it stuck over the battery cover which means its a lot thicker than replacement so no case can be used with it. Just a friendly warning in case anyone was going to buy
If the battery cover comes in translucent black. That will be cool
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Hi i'm
looking for a custom made replacement battery cover.
I know that it is possible to get custom made case protection covers and custom made film to put around,, but i would very much like to keep the slick design and stil get my own custom made battery cover.
Plastic or metal dosent matter.
Anybody kows a site ????
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looking for a custom made replacement battery cover.
I know that it is possible to get custom made case protection covers and custom made film to put around,, but i would very much like to keep the slick design and stil get my own custom made battery cover.
Plastic or metal dosent matter.
Anybody kows a site ????
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Ebay is your friend
http://www.ebay.com/itm/25115087038...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_4859wt_906
Dont buy the chrome or metal plated ones if you dont want to lose reception. My chrome red loses my wifi from 10-15feet away from my router. My metal loses 4g completely and can barely hold onto a 3g connection. If you dont mind the reception loss check out amazons bestmatch. They seem to have a decent amount of colors and the quality isnt bad for the price.
I bought this one - I'm really happy with it (I had a carbon Skinomi skin on my Epic 4G Touch - you might check out skins also):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BQVZ2M/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00
It fits really well (snaps on tighter than the factory door, in fact), and the sides are blue.
I also like that it leaves the camera lens slightly recessed. No problems with my TPU case fitting, seems to be stock dimensions... although the lens is better protected.
Note also, a few of the pictures show a wood grain one... I bet that one would look sharp also. There's an Amazon listing for that one as well.
are there any other ones available elsewhere besides ebay?
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are there any other ones available elsewhere besides ebay?
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Go to amazon and search for a seller called bestmatch
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Hi and thx for the answers.
It is close.. but no cigar.....for me anyways
I'm looking for a custom (my own design) battery covers (no protection case).
I am aware that there are custom skin film, but I am looking for the real deal.
Custom design battery cover.
A company who takes a new battery cover and print my design on it.
Any one???
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Your best bet would be to contact someone at colorwarepc and explain to them what exactly you want done. Theyll be glad to help you out and give you a quote on a custom paint job. The more intricate the detailing obviously, the more expensive it'll be.
They do great work. Used them for years when i used to build custom pcs. Take a look at some of their color selection while your there. May give you some design inspiration.
www.colorware.com
hey guys!
I'm looking for something like a custom back cover for my S3.
I really dont like how cheap it feels with that all plastic feeling.
For example the Galaxy Nexus feels a lot better on the back.
So I was thinking if I could buy a new cover which offers a little more grip and a nicer feel? Wouldn't mind if it's slightly thicker.
Regards
There were some really neat carbon fiber backs that I was looking to get, but this was a couple months ago. Maybe someone else could post a picture of one.
Here is a leather (probably not real leather) 150920885524 (picture attached) I think I saw it in black too.
there are "customer" versions of this in other colors and variations on this theme.
I have also seen metal ones (caution may block NFC) and chrome ones. really cool. I plan to order this 380468615189 "american flag" one as well
these are not covers they REPLACE your battery cover. Very slick.
Do not understand the concept of Custom back cover?
I'm about this too,I want a place that you have your own picture printed on it
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shuiguo said:
Do not understand the concept of Custom back cover?
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who wants a plain jane phone make it stand out lol
Hello,
can any one tell me whether there is for the LG G Pro? (Softtouch = effect like a rubber)
cheers, Peter
greddy said:
Hello,
can any one tell me whether there is for the LG G Pro? (Softtouch = effect like a rubber)
cheers, Peter
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I don't know if there is a replacement back you can get for it, but there are a few lightweight cases Ive seen that have that kind of texture. You might have some luck with that... and you won't lose NFC antenna (which is attached to the back plate.)
You also have to think the Qi wireless receiver is on the battery cover, maybe nfc as well.
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I would love to have this too - soft touch cover that includes Qi and NFC! As others have said, a lightweight thin case might help. I just ordered an Incipio feather case that should be here in a couple of days so I can report back. It looks similar to what I had for my Galaxy S3 and I liked that a lot.
i searched for something similar but didn't find any :crying:
i don't like to put a case on but a soft touch back cover only for extra grip
Given the nature of LG phones, I doubt it's going to be popular enough to receive the kind of aftermarket battery cover that some of the other popular phones out there get. The closest thing you can probably find to get a grippier back would be this:
http://www.buychina.com/items/lg-f2...ticker-diy-color-film-color-paste-ruprqqrojil
Basically a 3M film, like what dbrand makes. Alternatively you could try Armorsuit/Skinomi's carbon fiber skins, but I think they're rather overpriced.
I did see on a different forum that if you get the Xtremeguard full body protection kit, then the section that covers the battery door can make it a lot grippier, even if you don't use the screen protector portion. I saw it for like $4 or $5 on ebay. One concern I had though was that the back portion looked bigger than the battery door, which means it will extend past the door and cover the sides of the phone - this would make it messy to remove the battery cover, if you do that regularly.
Yeah, came across the same problem, couldn't find good replacement back so I wrapped mine in black suede. Looks and feels awesome.
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Yeah, came across the same problem, couldn't find good replacement back so I wrapped mine in black suede. Looks and feels awesome.
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How did you do that? i.e., where did you get the material and how did you install?
I just got my Incipio Feather case yesterday. Kinda disappointed. Fit and finish and quality of materials is superb. But to me, the basic reason to get this case was to increase grip. And even though it's soft touch, it is almost as slippery as the phone itself! Might have to get a traditional TPU case and just live with the dust accumulation, or try something like you did.
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How did you do that? i.e., where did you get the material and how did you install?
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I bought the suede from a JoAnn and craft store and used the 3M super77 multi purpose spray adhesive. To me it works out perfectly as the suede is very grippy. I can however understand if some people don't like it.
I'm using incipio case and I can confirm that the the wireless charging and NFC function working fine with the case.