Custom colored faceplate for SGS3 - Galaxy S III Accessories

Wouldn't it be awesome? To buy a gold faceplate off eBay and install it yourself and end up having a shiney new gold phone. Beat that iSheep! But however I don't think it is possible simply because of the way the the phone was designed - and that was thinness first. Samsung has fused all those layers of glass (glass, touch screen, and digitizer[?]) together so we get a thinner product, but harder physical customisations/repairs. I might be wrong though, has anyone here replaced the faceplate/screen of their SGS3? Would it be possible to spray paint even the faceplate without getting the screen too?
What is your guys opinion on the way this phone was designed? (In relation to thinnest VS hard repairs, not how god damn ugly Apple made Samsung design the phone) Also, if you could, what color(s) would you paint your SGS3?
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What if i told you Iphones can do this?
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Xcor3 said:
What if i told you Iphones can do this?
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Lol. +1
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There's a local store near me that seems to do this kinda thing, so it must be possible?

mercury color screen protector.
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Yeaaah, I actually have a mate with a Red 4S, but special tools are required, with and Android its just screws and a case opener tool. But yeah, your right. #boycotapple
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Really? I wonder how exactly they do it. There isnt anything on ebay thats like "Change your frame for Galaxy S3!" The only way i can seen it is to replace your screen as well. But that limits us to only white, blue and red frames. No to mention its a hefty ~$230
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They do it for s3s? I would ship them mine if they could make it black lol i want it so bad
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Really? I wonder how exactly they do it. There isnt anything on ebay thats like "Change your frame for Galaxy S3!" The only way i can seen it is to replace your screen as well. But that limits us to only white, blue and red frames. No to mention its a hefty ~$230
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mercury screen protectors. comes in 11 different colors.
if you want to change the rest, google galaxy s3 housing
16 bucks for everything but the digitizer/screen

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mercury screen protectors. comes in 11 different colors.
if you want to change the rest, google galaxy s3 housing
16 bucks for everything but the digitizer/screen
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I also use the mercury red screen protector. I have a red back housing too with a brushed aluminum metal. Looks sick. Ill upload pics if ur interested.
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actually.. i would love it if you can post pics. I heard they leave abit of a gap on the side.. wondering how true that is.
Oh, and where did you buy it from? (amazon?)

brush aluminum facial plate frame, i have a thread on this, includes a aluminum home button.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852791

Theres 3 options to change the color right now
Mercury screen protectors. Leaves a 2mm gap all around the phone so i wouldnt recommend it.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...07755011,k:galaxy+s3+mercury+screen+protector
This new glass colored screen protector. (Waiting on somebody on a different thread to upload pics so I can see if there are any gaps)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280934039929&var=580120833302
And finally the Aluminize Skinplayer. Aluminium Frame I ordered mine so I'll post pics once I receive it. Hopefully there aren't any gaps. It comes with a Home Button sticker.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/16087390063...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Please do
Sorry mputtr, i didn't see your post before. I will look it up now, thanks for your responses!
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I've seen the aluminum cases and they look nice. I'm curious as to if they have a negative impact on the signal strength/ reception. If they don't, I'd be tempted to get one myself!

Yea the housing looks nice. I guess the goal for us all is to have a different colored S3, but preferably without adding bulk to it. The Mercury screen protectors are nice actually, as well as the replacement back cover/housing. So I guess there were more options available that i didnt know about when i started this thread.
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I'm still looking at the mercury protectors but it seems that there are 2 versions. a flat one that leaves a 2mm gap from the edge and a curved one that fits perfectly.
I'm still trying to figure out if there's a way to get the curved one. but that is an option for you.
EDIT: and the housing.. you can always buy the housing and spraypaint it yourself.. or even handpaint it if you have the artistic skills.

I have a bezel and home button with infused "diamonds". No stickers etc. Looks nice with the Pebble Blue screen and battery cover.

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Speck Candyshell

Anybody else pick this case up?
I got the grey/black from ATT. There was no way this phone was leaving the store naked, so I chose it (free due to a plethora of bull****).
Anyway, this case is actually pretty awesome. VERY slim, yet sturdy. It fits better than I imagined, and I had pretty high hopes. Also, the buttons retain their solid "click" when you press them with ease.
I highly recommend it. ATT has them for the manufacturer's price of $35. I will post pictures if anybody wants.
I looked, but didn't find a similar thread. Please let me know if there is already one!
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Anybody else pick this case up?
I got the grey/black from ATT. There was no way this phone was leaving the store naked, so I chose it (free due to a plethora of bull****).
Anyway, this case is actually pretty awesome. VERY slim, yet sturdy. It fits better than I imagined, and I had pretty high hopes. Also, the buttons retain their solid "click" when you press them with ease.
I highly recommend it. ATT has them for the manufacturer's price of $35. I will post pictures if anybody wants.
I looked, but didn't find a similar thread. Please let me know if there is already one!
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i had one of these on a one x and my god i didnt think i was ever gona get it out so i went with the casemate that is like the otter comm all black it looks very nice with the white
I was worried about it being tough to get off too, but it's surprising. It's like the hard plastic is flexible to a certain extent, just enough to get the case off.
I do want that case you are talking about. My wife has one for her S2.
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I grabbed the same case, along with a Case-mate Pop. The Pop is going back. Love the Speck. Wish they had other colors in the store though. I chose the Speck bc it's a quality case and it slides in and out of my pocket easily.
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J-man67 said:
I grabbed the same case, along with a Case-mate Pop. The Pop is going back. Love the Speck. Wish they had other colors in the store though. I chose the Speck bc it's a quality case and it slides in and out of my pocket easily.
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Same here. I would have preferred black, this gray looks kind of purple to me. I like how well it fits, I don't get dust under the case finally!
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I might go to att and buy a speck or pop cause this cruzerlite case is messing up my zag hd on the corners and yeah there's already a speck thread. No worries though.
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Same here. I would have preferred black, this gray looks kind of purple to me. I like how well it fits, I don't get dust under the case finally!
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Dude! I keep thinking the same thing. Def looks more purple then gray. I might return both and see what Best Buy has.
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J-man67 said:
Dude! I keep thinking the same thing. Def looks more purple then gray. I might return both and see what Best Buy has.
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Best buy didn't have anything good when I looked. Amazon has the best selection, but most of the cases I want are pre order only.
I'm content with this case though, it does what I want.
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Are you keeping the phone in your pockets? (with the case) or are you using some type of holster?
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Are you keeping the phone in your pockets? (with the case) or are you using some type of holster?
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Pocket, holsters aren't allowed in uniform or on the flight line.
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Pocket here too....always think holsters are tacky. Anyway, it's good for pocket holders as its not too grippy.
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That's why I like the rubber on the inside, goes into the pockets easily.
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I picked up the grey from the AT&T store as well. I like the contrast with the white phone and the black rubber around the edge, but I agree that the "grey" has some purple in it. Still, I really like the case and I'll only bother to change the color if this one wears out. These have been my favorite cases for my last two phones. They seem durable and offer great protection of all edges.
I wonder if they are making Candyshell Card like the one for iPhone... https://www.speckproducts.com/iphone-case/iphone-4-case/smartflex-card-for-iphone-4s-4.html
I bet they will.
I'm still looking for the candy shell in other colors. I know they make them, but I can't find any for sale.
I wish they would do a black hard part with white rubber. That would look great on my white phone
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Black with dark grey rubber is what I'm rockin' on my pebble blue... Looks and feels amazing... Honestly best case ever speck makes an amazing product
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Black with dark grey rubber is what I'm rockin' on my pebble blue... Looks and feels amazing... Honestly best case ever speck makes an amazing product
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That's what I want to get. I saw it on their site when I got home with the phone. The green is cool too :good:
Yeah, I want that mint green color.
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Post pictures if you get one!
My wife said I can get one on the 1st of August.
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Man these things are expensive to ship... over $50 for just a case to ship all the way up here to the "great north" - canada. Anyone know if they sell these at any retail stores around here?
Also how does the Pebble/beyou or the green one look with the white one? Wish speck had more color combination... they all seem a bit dull aside from the raspberry pink one.

Any way to paint the phone black?

Noticed that everybody and their mothers prefer black for their phone...anyway to make that happen for the full phone or is it limited to just back plate replacement at this time?
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you could try black full body skin I had a white carbon fiber one in my evo 4g that was nice but I like the smooth and shiny look of the s3
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Use plastidip. If it doesn't come out good peel it off.
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Gost armor has a new carbon fiber skin.. very thin that will turn your phone into a diffrenet color they have a life time warrenty... i looked at it to day and it was awsome it covers the front and back and even includes the sides of the phone.. it comes in every color ... but the best color is gun metal ... i compared black and gun metal and the gunmetal is smokn hot!!!!
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Mr Lime v2 said:
Use plastidip. If it doesn't come out good peel it off.
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I've done this before, about the best option there is.
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spodie said:
Gost armor has a new carbon fiber skin.. very thin that will turn your phone into a diffrenet color they have a life time warrenty... i looked at it to day and it was awsome it covers the front and back and even includes the sides of the phone.. it comes in every color ... but the best color is gun metal ... i compared black and gun metal and the gunmetal is smokn hot!!!!
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Got pics?
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composi said:
Noticed that everybody and their mothers prefer black for their phone...anyway to make that happen for the full phone or is it limited to just back plate replacement at this time?
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Here's what I did and I just got it today. It's awesome! very grippy and a perfect fit. The best part about it is that it leaves the camera lens cover very very slightly depressed so when you lay the phone down on its back, you're not laying it on the glass.
Thumbs way up.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008KXVSZU/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00

My CruzerLite Android Case (Andy) on my Pebble Blue

Some other may have posted this before but here is mine. Just received it on Friday. Also have a Tech Armor Protective Screen on it. I like it, fits good. I usually do Diztronic TPU Cases, I have the Matte Blue in that.. but either way here
How do you like that tech screen protector. I just installed xtremeguards full body and while you can't even tell there's a screen protector on there. I have the foggy waterstreaks on the top of the phone!! Even after not using the phone for 24 hours!!! Glad it was only 5 bucks shipped.
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How do you like that tech screen protector. I just installed xtremeguards full body and while you can't even tell there's a screen protector on there. I have the foggy waterstreaks on the top of the phone!! Even after not using the phone for 24 hours!!! Glad it was only 5 bucks shipped.
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i have xtremeguard screen protector too, they are ok for the money. mine has "dents" all over the place now lol.. good thing its doing its job.
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i have xtremeguard screen protector too, they are ok for the money. mine has "dents" all over the place now lol.. good thing its doing its job.
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Its crazy cause I've always used them for other phones I had and recommended them to other people with positive results. But on the s3 I'm really disappointed. But overall its doing its job.
Also loving the case.
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The TechArmor is doing great so far, no dents, or streaks!
I have the same exact case on my pebble blue phone right now. Looks good and doesn't add much to the bulk. I have the clear and black ones as well. At first they are tough to line up with the mic holes but after a few remove /replacements they get easier.
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I had a teal one for my Nexus a while back. I bet it would look awesome with the pebble blue S3.
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How to change from blue s 3 to white?

Hey is there any way to change the front cover of the s 3 to white instead of pebble blue like is there any accessory to do this?
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Drizzy xS said:
Hey is there any way to change the front cover of the s 3 to white instead of pebble blue like is there any accessory to do this?
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Check out the Xgear Spectre tempered glass screen protector. I'm thinking of doing the same thing myself.
There's the mercury colored screen protectors too. Not sure how good they are though
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There's the mercury colored screen protectors too. Not sure how good they are though
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The mercury screen protectors suck lol.
The menu button and back button are actually printed on the screen protector itself. And the company name "Mercury is printed on the screen protector right above the back button.
And the mercury screen protector doesn't completely cover the front of the phone, so if you're trying to make a white S3 black, it'll look off.
I ordered three of the black and it wasn't mention, but it has a glittery look instead of just being black. I don't know if all of the colors are like this but it kind of throws it off in my opinion.
If none this bothers you, then order them, as for me, I'm getting my money back.
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Hm from the official xgear website it costs loads and takes ages for delivery to the UK is there any way you can get them or anything similar to them in the UK?
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The mercury screen protectors suck lol.
The menu button and back button are actually printed on the screen protector itself. And the company name "Mercury is printed on the screen protector right above the back button.
And the mercury screen protector doesn't completely cover the front of the phone, so if you're trying to make a white S3 black, it'll look off.
I ordered three of the black and it wasn't mention, but it has a glittery look instead of just being black. I don't know if all of the colors are like this but it kind of throws it off in my opinion.
If none this bothers you, then order them, as for me, I'm getting my money back.
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Ha yeah i read some reviews and yeah seems like it sucks indeed lol
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Okay I just bought a spigen tempered glass screen protector on Amazon for £22 and a letterbox defender free next day delivery however is it true that the spigen screen protector has problems with sensitivity issues and poor quality according to the reviews on Amazon our are they just lying?
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Drizzy xS said:
Okay I just bought a spigen tempered glass screen protector on Amazon for £22 and a letterbox defender free next day delivery however is it true that the spigen screen protector has problems with sensitivity issues and poor quality according to the reviews on Amazon our are they just lying?
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I believe it does have issue because there is no indication that there is a glass screen protector on the Spigen website for sale. I'm only seeing 20 items and none look like glass protectors.
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Phew it was lucky I saw that and all of the reviews of them I just cancelled it before Amazon dispatched it. But now I don't have a way to make my screen white again .
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I haven't looked much cuz I wanted to purchase a glass protector next month or so. I know of XGear and Seido however idk about reviews. You may find some reviews in our GSIII Accessories forum.
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speck cases!!!!! they are here !!!

just got bored surfing the web and thought i would see if speck made nexus 5 cases yet. and i guess i lucked out !!!!
http://www.speckproducts.com/google...ses-and-covers/candyshell-for-lg-nexus-5.html
downfall is they are 35 bucks. i was hoping for $25. well if anyone gets one post up what you think of it. i want to know if these have any issues with the power button not having any click feel to it and or easy to press by accident
expensive !!
they are over priced ..
thats my opinion .
Finally! Now speck and tech21 have released cases and imo, they are the best brands out there!
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Thats some ugly case.
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they look nice, but those colors are horrendous, except for the blue and white one. would love to know why they are priced that way when it seems they are made out of the same material as any other dual layered case.
if they ever go on sale ill pick one up.
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they look nice, but those colors are horrendous, except for the blue and white one. would love to know why they are priced that way when it seems they are made out of the same material as any other dual layered case.
if they ever go on sale ill pick one up.
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Speck always over charges for their cases. They cater to the rich stupid iPhone people. And I agree the case colors they choose suck. I wanted a plain black one.
I do like the white and blue one but not for 35 bucks
Those color options are terrible.
Here are 3 alternatives and your welcome:
http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Superle...89722096&sr=8-18&keywords=nexus+5+hybrid+case
http://www.amazon.com/GreatShield-L...89722096&sr=8-23&keywords=nexus+5+hybrid+case
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201006219724?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
looney2388 said:
Here are 3 alternatives and your welcome
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Why should we thank you?
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Chick cases for the loss ....NEXT!!
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i think i'll get one of the white/blue ones. looks cool to me.
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i think i'll get one of the white/blue ones. looks cool to me.
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I just ordered the white and blue one. Ill post pics when i get it
Why couldn't they have used more standard colors..
The white/blue one looks Okay...
Why they couldn't make a complete black case is beyond me.
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JD2589 said:
Why couldn't they have used more standard colors..
The white/blue one looks Okay...
Why they couldn't make a complete black case is beyond me.
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Yea thats what i was thinkin. Got the blue and white cause thats the best looking one
This case is great for side and corner impacts, but the small lip hinders its face flat resistance.
My friend has this case on his sgs3, and I saw his phone drop onto our tile office floor and crack the screen, while in the case!
The floor did have a slightly raised edge, due to it being tile, but nothing a good case shouldn't have protected against.
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I ordered this case and it should be here tomorrow. Sounds like it may continue using my Ballistic Aspira case if this one doesn't offer much protection.
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^ sorry if my post seemed discouraging. I can only speak for the experiences I've seen with this case in an s3, which is 2 years old.
If the lip is a decent height, things should be fine if it falls facewards. Back and sides should be fine because of the thick plastic/rubber the case is made from. Let us k know how it fists!
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Let us k know how it fists!
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Fits the entire fist
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^ sorry if my post seemed discouraging.
the lip is fine. Back and sides should be thick rubber. Let us know how it fists!
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Sounds a little kinky if you ask me.

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