Metal battery cover helps a lot with heat - Galaxy S II Accessories

Hey guys I just wanted to share something that I tried recently. I bought this item on ebay:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/120965698529...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_500wt_1414
if you guys wanna see more pics http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brushed-Alu...ing-Samsung-Galaxy-S2-10-COLORS-/260910824396
and my phone has been running a lot cooler since. I was doing some benchmarks and the phone wasn't even warm when OCed to 1.5ghz.
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Thanks for this but I think that phone is still hot under the cover... Too bad there is no version for 2000mah battery.
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Dark Emotion said:
Thanks for this but I think that phone is still hot under the cover... Too bad there is no version for 2000mah battery.
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I just noticed a con with that cover... GPS doesn't get satellites D: signal can't come through the metal

Are you sure this is the case? (OH SNAP)

giga502 said:
Are you sure this is the case? (OH SNAP)
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Yea its common problem with metal cases
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Is it scratch resistant, or collects scratches easily? Thanx.

duykhang524 said:
I just noticed a con with that cover... GPS doesn't get satellites D: signal can't come through the metal
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true

I'd appreciate if you could provide a side few. I want to use it with advanced 2000mAh battery.

4g lte phones
all the covers are awesome ...but it is so costly for me ..is there any price for this ..which is with in my budget .

GPS
Can some one confirm if the Metal Covers posted in the OP does Interfere with the Radio or GPS signal?

raziel123 said:
Can some one confirm if the Metal Covers posted in the OP does Interfere with the Radio or GPS signal?
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yeah, I need to know it too! D:

Smagen said:
yeah, I need to know it too! D:
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After about 2-3 weeks of testing it's not interfering with the phone reception only the GPS and I don't think the 2000Mah battery would fit since it's only a thicker cover it's not steeper in the battery side

Come on guys use your heads... of course it doesn't make the phone run cooler, it just doesn't let the heat through as easily as the much thinner plastic cover, so you don't feel it to the touch. In addition it is common knowledge that metal covers interfere with GPS signals, we have seen this on tablets and phones.

Richdog said:
Come on guys use your heads... of course it doesn't make the phone run cooler, it just doesn't let the heat through as easily as the much thinner plastic cover, so you don't feel it to the touch. In addition it is common knowledge that metal covers interfere with GPS signals, we have seen this on tablets and phones.
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Heat. Doesn't metal conduct? So shouldn't it feel hotter when the internals heat up..conducting the heat to the surface....
Thus keeping the heat inside the phone down but feeling warmer when you hold it?

IronMit said:
Heat. Doesn't metal conduct? So shouldn't it feel hotter when the internals heat up..conducting the heat to the surface....
Thus keeping the heat inside the phone down but feeling warmer when you hold it?
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No it transfers the heat away faster so there's less built up heat when you use your phone that's why it's much cooler.

Wow locks great
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No delivery to slovakia :/

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New case/extended battery combo

Anyone else seen these at their local tmobile store...
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Aloha from beautiful Hawaii
that bulge on the side is a serious buzz kill
Yeah wtf its the bulge about?
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just a guess here but I'm thinking the bulge is the micro usb connection to the backup battery in the case.
Looks like the skin is happy to see somebody while in a speedo.
dc4 said:
Looks like the skin is happy to see somebody while in a speedo.
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The Mytouch4G 'Boner Skin'.
where could i get this case?
Too bad the MT4G doesn't have an alternate way of charging aside from the usb port so that a case like this could use a less intrusive, low profile, way of making contact. Like charging pins or something maybe...
Ignoring the side pins for a moment... Why is that bulge so large? It's like the designer has never seen a right angle plug on anything before.
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netter123 said:
Too bad the MT4G doesn't have an alternate way of charging aside from the usb port so that a case like this could use a less intrusive, low profile, way of making contact. Like charging pins or something maybe...
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Hahaha, holy **** that made my day.
Please, let us forward this onto T-Mobile...
yeah wonder what is the buldge is all about
vikramdhani said:
yeah wonder what is the buldge is all about
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...that's what she said.
(sorry, couldn't be helped)
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Looks like the skin is happy to see somebody while in a speedo. The Mytouch4G 'Boner Skin
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LMAO..........................
I found this site with a review.
http://www.htcphones.net/t-mobile-accessories-including-powerskin-for-mytouch-4g/
Recycled one piece silicone case with a comfortable non-slip cover and full protection. Smart sensing, rechargeable built-in battery that keeps your myTouch powered automatically. LED lights that show your current battery strength and charge status
Patented XPAL battery chemistry providing twice the power and ultra thin profile.
Still waiting for something that uses the pins on the side... *sigh*
Darknight968 said:
where could i get this case?
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are talking about the case or a boner
I got this case for 70 bucks from T-mobile store. I have used it for about a week and love it. The bulge is a micro USB connector underneath. You charge the case from the oppisite side when installed on phone. Can't computer doesn't read phone with case installed. The budge doesn't get in the way though. Almost adds a better grip. I would buy it again.
I just got the case today adds a lot of bulk and the case is slippery.
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i saw it at the tmo store but unfortunately i'm not fond of rubber skin cases so i had to pass since i couldn't see it outside of the box but i'm really considering trying it out
That's the one thing I hate about mytouch 4g is the side usb connection!
Can't hold the darn thing while charging !
Case is a piece of crap because it lacks a power switch. This means it charges the phone whether it has to or not. Returned it today.

Is there a waterproof housing?

something transparent and still allows operation
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Sure,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1215007
Regards.
thanks.just what I need
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Looks like a useful accessory to have.
Krusell sealabox XL waterproof case.
ithehappy said:
Sure,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1215007
Regards.
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not so useful, when you have sticky finger, and use in a Chlorinated pool. The case seems like been eaten away by the pool PH level or the chlorine it self.
Had one also for scuba diving, the case was well kept the cell seal till 4 feet depth, the screen cracked due to the build of the phone. The case sleeve have no pressure protection due to "soft" casing.
ekoandrew said:
not so useful, when you have sticky finger, and use in a Chlorinated pool. The case seems like been eaten away by the pool PH level or the chlorine it self.
Had one also for scuba diving, the case was well kept the cell seal till 4 feet depth, the screen cracked due to the build of the phone. The case sleeve have no pressure protection due to "soft" casing.
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I can't imagine the situation. Can you share some pictures?
the next gen of phone will probably be waterproof,
i saw a new techno that put a "spray" on the componants wich make them waterproof, i saw on youtube a demo of a phone in a aquarium working perfectly without any case...
ekoandrew said:
not so useful, when you have sticky finger, and use in a Chlorinated pool. The case seems like been eaten away by the pool PH level or the chlorine it self.
Had one also for scuba diving, the case was well kept the cell seal till 4 feet depth, the screen cracked due to the build of the phone. The case sleeve have no pressure protection due to "soft" casing.
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Would you recommend it to amateur sailers wanting to record while in action...?
lovercannes said:
the next gen of phone will probably be waterproof,
i saw a new techno that put a "spray" on the componants wich make them waterproof, i saw on youtube a demo of a phone in a aquarium working perfectly without any case...
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Is this the video you saw? Pretty insane especially when he opened up the battery door and poured more water on it. If it really works, than great! Not that I shower with my phones. I hope I can post youtube videos on here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ama47RGdL4
there is this one i found the other day
http://www.amazon.co.uk/UltimateAdd...3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1328472258&sr=1-3
would be great for cyclists and motorcyclists
might be bulky for everyday useage but i think id prefer it to an aquapack as its more phone shaped and is more of a case then a pack
would be great for tough enviroments like building sites etc
it can also be found on this website
http://www.buybits.com/Product/13932/Samsung-Galaxy-S2-I9100-Tough-Case-sku-13932.aspx
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The Buybit case is not waterproof in that you can immerse it underwater - but it should be ok when it rains - Here's a video I posted in another thread
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L11YMoG8zrA

Quick review of Aluminium bumper case and Aluminium back door(High definition photos)

Hi guys.
It's not SZLF. (I thought it would be szlf but its not)
Quality is perfect . Easy to press buttons (Ease of pressing with out case 100%, With case 65%)
I also ask for GUN METAL color. I got ****ty light grey color.
My front is "silver" but the back is "light grey".
.....little disappointed.
But I'm not a petty person, (even If i payed tottaly 60$).....I left a good feedback.
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I also order back door (Gun metal color), but is more grey-green than gun metal.
Door also is good quality, just slightly thicker. (1mm maybe)
Conclusion
Before you buying something from ebay...check the pictures first !!!
If the seller does not have pictures you better find another one.
DO NOT BELIEVE to words...
example:
PHP:
-choose your color
lol thanks God is not a pink.
Alwayse best regards.
Avetis.
Thanks for the review. i ak debating between this or a leather/ wallet combo zenus.
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can you put some photo's up of both on at the same time?
senectus said:
can you put some photo's up of both on at the same time?
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im sorry but no
are you able to lay the phone on its back without the camera touching the table with the case on?
Evo 4G63 said:
are you able to lay the phone on its back without the camera touching the table with the case on?
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---Yes ;-)
avetny said:
---Yes ;-)
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awesome! where did you buy the case?
wow very nice piece...
Great pics, thank you! Can you tell us by the feel, if the aluminium case feels solid in the hands and will it absorb shock if ever the phone fell on the ground? Is the phone tight inside the case or is it loose?
I ordered the exact same combo last week!!! I can't wait!!!!
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Its not that he wont do it, its that he cant. I believe that the bumpers and the new battery back cover cant be used at the same time. They dont fit together. Which sucks.
Namuh said:
Its not that he wont do it, its that he cant. I believe that the bumpers and the new battery back cover cant be used at the same time. They dont fit together. Which sucks.
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The SZLF bumpers fit together fine with the new aluminium battery covers. See my post -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20974965&postcount=61
aussiebum said:
The SZLF bumpers fit together fine with the new aluminium battery covers. See my post -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20974965&postcount=61
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That's a different bumper than the one here....
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Thanks for the pics, I brought the same gray case but from oboStore. You pics make me wish I should ordered the black colour instead to blend in with my black Note.
Where did you buy it? I think it's from Korea..but I'm not able to find this bumper..
Please upload photos to a normal hosting like imageshack.us
anonymous572 said:
Please upload photos to a normal hosting like imageshack.us
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Im sorry but I can't do that.
ladican said:
Where did you buy it? I think it's from Korea..but I'm not able to find this bumper..
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ok Ladican open ebay.com
and put this on Search line
"220914002301"
Thanks for being the Joshua here, I still think it looks pretty good. Is it still able to fit in your pocket?
Namuh said:
Its not that he wont do it, its that he cant. I believe that the bumpers and the new battery back cover cant be used at the same time. They dont fit together. Which sucks.
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Crap, I hope that's not the case with the Anymode bumper... I ordered on a few days ago.

The Most Beautiful Case :)

Hi guys..this is what i bought today from a shopping mall ..its very handy, beautiful & works like a wallet too..so now no need to carry your card wallet..cheerzzz
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It looks nice, but the magnet will damage your phone I think
Pretty cool, but are there some colours where you can choose from? And does it make your phone bulky?
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Looks better than the one I am using, would need a different color though.
It's beautiful but it could harm your phone.. Look at the magnet in the case, it's very close up to the display.. be careful!
Hmmm
I despise these cases purely for the fact that the magnet will drain your battery ridiculously. Please report back. cheers
It's good, case + card holder
But I think magnet on that case will affect to our SGSII, is that right?
beautiful case
blackaholic said:
But I think magnet on that case will affect to our SGSII, is that right?
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kanye92 said:
I despise these cases purely for the fact that the magnet will drain your battery ridiculously. Please report back. cheers
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It's beautiful but it could harm your phone.. Look at the magnet in the case, it's very close up to the display.. be careful!
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It looks nice, but the magnet will damage your phone I think
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Don't be ridiculous. Our phones are filled with physical magnets (like the speakers) and induced magnetic fields. The battery doesn't give two ****s about magnets nor does the display (it's not a CRT screen). Blackberries, iPads and Transformer Prime cases all have way stronger magnets than that one in them for the purpose of operating the smart cover behaviour.
Enjoy your case bro. It's not for me but I can see the appeal.
what store did you get it at?
yes... there are 3 more colors available...yeah its a bit bulky like your wallet.
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thanks bro...
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i bought it from a local gadget shop in a mall at my place.
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seriously
Maybe my question sounds like a joke, but i'm serious.
When you have an incoming call, you take out the phone or raise the whole case to your head?
I've never had a case like this, but I've always wondered how it's used in a daily routine.
hmmm ...good question.. although i knew this before that i cant use this cover on a reguler basis but then i thought i should buy this as it could be useful while i am traveling so i m gonna use this occasionally only.
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LOL
Magnets will not harm our phones. You used to have to be careful of magnets with things like harddrives or floppy disks because they used magnetic principles to store data. Old tube style TV's or monitors were the same way. Our phones have moved on to newer technology which is unaffected by magnets.
Second, if you guys want one on the cheap check ebay theres lots of em, only problem is waiting a while.
And this one uses the same idea but i think it looks better personally
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Magnets will not harm our phones. You used to have to be careful of magnets with things like harddrives or floppy disks because they used magnetic principles to store data. Old tube style TV's or monitors were the same way. Our phones have moved on to newer technology which is unaffected by magnets.
Second, if you guys want one on the cheap check ebay theres lots of em, only problem is waiting a while.
And this one uses the same idea but i think it looks better personally
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True story. HOWEVEr: you should definitely be concerned about the magnets erasing the magstripe on your cards.
hmmm... really ???
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Oh yeah seen it happen... especially if too slide across the magnetic field. Not an issue for me everything uses a chip now anyways
those who are saying that magnets won't damage your phone, did you read the manual?
Do not store your device near magnetic fields
●● Your device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from
exposure to magnetic fields.
●● Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks,
and boarding passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields.
●● Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures
or allow your device to come in contact with magnetic fields for
extended periods of time.
http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/c.../GT-I9100_UM_EU_Eng_Rev.1.0_110503_Screen.pdf

flip cover - magnetic?

Whats the chances we will see a flip cover that attaches it self to the phone using a magnetic strip along the bezel of the phone (this is assuming the bezel is aluminium)
a bit like the surface tablet keyboard cover (without the hooks)
will the aluminium be magnetic enough to hold it?
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Aluminium is paramagnetic (=very weak magnetism), so it's probably not enough for a cover.
But maybe they install a small magnetic area somewhere inside the cover, so that the flip side can attach to it!? Who knows...
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Aluminium is paramagnetic (=very weak magnetism), so it's probably not enough for a cover.
But maybe they install a small magnetic area somewhere inside the cover, so that the flip side can attach to it!? Who knows...
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I don't think it'll be 100% pure aluminium. Doping is always done to make such bodies durable
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I would like a flip case with a magnetic flap.
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I love this, i hope it wil come with phone.
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I love this, i hope it wil come with phone.
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I have received one of this. And i have to say it doesn't look as nice as in the pictures. Disappointed i have to say
Can you give us a few photos with different angles? I was thinking about getting this but after what you said I'm not sure.
Dharkan said:
Can you give us a few photos with different angles? I was thinking about getting this but after what you said I'm not sure.
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Check out my post. It's #849
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187323&page=85 :good:
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Check out my post. It's #849
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187323&page=85 :good:
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I ordered this flip case before I even got the device. I still dint have the device lol. But I don't know. By looking at your pics it doesn't look bad at all.
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Check out my post. It's #849
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187323&page=85 :good:
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Does the case cover the notification LED? I know it probably wont but its hard to tell from the pictures.
Hmm yeah, you are right. It doesn't look as good as I have imagined. I'd have to hope for a better quality flipcase. Or I'll get poetic bumpercase. Not sure.
Razwaz said:
Does the case cover the notification LED? I know it probably wont but its hard to tell from the pictures.
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I've just checked for you and it partially covers it, but it could be different with someone else as the front cover moves so it might be a slightly different fit :good:
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I've just checked for you and it partially covers it, but it could be different with someone else as the front cover moves so it might be a slightly different fit :good:
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Cheers. This could be a deal breaker for the flip case if it makes the LED redundant!

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