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S2 epic 4g battery cover Door

Anyone know were i can buy battery cover door for sprint samsung galaxy s2 epic 4g ?
I am looking for different colors back or aluminum .. I see them on ebay but none says sprint epic 4g ?
will these fits or not ?
thanks

I like to have a spare OEM battery cover just in case mine breaks a tab or something.
The last one I saw was sold on Ebay for $18.50.
I haven't looked for one in a couple of weeks, but they were not readily available
anywhere.
I'll try looking again.
If it doesn't say it's for the SE4GT for Sprint, it won't fit, and/or won't have the proper script on it.

Thanks - wish they can make them for sprint epic 4g there are so many for the other version..
Thanks will see if my local sprint store have any ....

I'd like to know this too. Love the phone, hate the build quality. A snazzy soft touch or aluminum battery door / case would be rad.

Regarding the build quality, that may just be perception, and not reality.
It may feel flimsy because it is light, and not made of titanium and other exotics.
But if you think about it, it's got to be made to withstand every day happenings, which I feel it does.

Why can't they make aluminum doors for s2 epic ? there are millions for ATT and T mobile but non for epic 4g
They should make it compatible for certain hardware like doors - batteries - etc

Just found the stock OEM Battery cover over HERE

Biker1 said:
Just found the stock OEM Battery cover over HERE
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Thanks i wanted to see if i can get the aluminum or different color back door
If not i guess i am stuck with this

saj070 said:
Thanks i wanted to see if i can get the aluminum or different color back door
If not i guess i am stuck with this
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The price ain't bad compared to other prices I've seen, and it's always good to have a spare laying around.

Biker1 said:
The price ain't bad compared to other prices I've seen, and it's always good to have a spare laying around.
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Thanks i just got one as i needed one, But still want to see different colors and aluminum back door..
Well at least i have a battery back door now lol,

If you search the forum, someone posted a MOD that they did which made our stock door look like brushed black aluminium.... it looked Fking Awes!
He used 2 different grades of sandpaper or something...

Gorguts said:
If you search the forum, someone posted a MOD that they did which made our stock door look like brushed black aluminium.... it looked Fking Awes!
He used 2 different grades of sandpaper or something...
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Thanks but i would just like to buy one and pay for it than mess aroung trying to mod a battery door.
Ebay has att s2 for $4 - $8 range..

If you want to change the look of your battery cover you could pick up a sample of 3M Di-Noc off of eBay. Check out a couple of videos on YouTube about the stuff.
I'm also wanting an aluminum battery cover, maybe a carbon fiber weave...
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misfit0313 said:
If you want to change the look of your battery cover you could pick up a sample of 3M Di-Noc off of eBay. Check out a couple of videos on YouTube about the stuff.
I'm also wanting an aluminum battery cover, maybe a carbon fiber weave...
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Sorry 3M Di-Noc off?????? huh? can u explain....

3M Di-Noc... think of it as a bad ass phone skin. Its primary use is on import tuner cars to give practically any surface a carbon fiber texture and feel. Multiple colors and super easy to work with. They warranty the stuff in automotive applications against fade and adhesion. Seriously there are many clips on YouTube of people playing with thus stuff.
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Battery/back cover advice

I prefer a rubber/grippy back to my phones, and the current white Note back is too slippery/shiny for my taste. Does anybody know of any back cover replacement (not a case, and not with the screen protector attachment) I could buy? Thanks!

There are a lot of case that will add that grippy feel your looking for but I think your looking for a simple battery cover replacement. There are a lot of those out there but I dont remember seeing any that has a rubberised texture your looking for. You might have better luck searching for a 3M like film that will cover your battery cover, I've seen a few that offer carbon fiber that might help with the grip but not exactly the rubber feel your looking. I will keep my eyes open if I see one and let you know.
Found this one:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Leather-Skin...924042?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item27c32851ca
(Leather but still for grip)
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Black-twill-...Accessories&hash=item27c19aaacc#ht_500wt_1287
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/white-PU-lea...ccessories&hash=item2a1b8d698c#ht_4415wt_1037
(white)
Also Just a reminder that these are for the international version, If you have the AT&T version I've heard that the battery door snap ins are a little different.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/replac...r-for-samsung-i9220-galaxy-note-silver-112290
DX do lots of these, I have a this one, but there are many others. I bought a few of these and figured I would just swap them out as they got scratched. keeps the phone nice and slim and they actually work out cheaper than cases!

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http://www.dealextreme.com/p/replac...r-for-samsung-i9220-galaxy-note-silver-112290
DX do lots of these, I have a this one, but there are many others. I bought a few of these and figured I would just swap them out as they got scratched. keeps the phone nice and slim and they actually work out cheaper than cases!
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I've got a couple of these, not the same brand since mine has the Samsung logo on them. There nice because the do add just a little thickness which i like because it raised the camera just a touch so it doesn't get scratched. I think the OP wanted something with a little more grip, but I don't find these nearly as slippery as the gloss white cover.

Just phenomenal everyone, thanks for the input. I think I'll try one of the metal covers! Just worried about too much added thickness, and maybe color clashing since I see some black around the border of the cover, and I have a white note. Can you guys comment on the quality of the cover? The metal cover thread seems to have conflicting reports, from 'beautiful' to 'lacking in quality.' thanks again.
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octavian90 said:
Just phenomenal everyone, thanks for the input. I think I'll try one of the metal covers! Just worried about too much added thickness, and maybe color clashing since I see some black around the border of the cover, and I have a white note. Can you guys comment on the quality of the cover? The metal cover thread seems to have conflicting reports, from 'beautiful' to 'lacking in quality.' thanks again.
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Metal covers = attenuated cellphone signal = worse battery life. There's a trade off.
I'm looking for a battery cover that has a matte finish. Haven't found any unfortunately.

PoisonWolf said:
Metal covers = attenuated cellphone signal = worse battery life. There's a trade off.
I'm looking for a battery cover that has a matte finish. Haven't found any unfortunately.
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I use this one on my white note. no signal loss at all. prolly cause its not metal lol
http://www.amazon.com/Aftermarket-P..._11?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1333562114&sr=1-11

For those using these replacement back cover, does it still fit the Samsung Car Dock?
I am curious if these covers add extra thickness such that it will not fit the dock anymore.

lanwarrior said:
For those using these replacement back cover, does it still fit the Samsung Car Dock?
I am curious if these covers add extra thickness such that it will not fit the dock anymore.
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lanwarrior said:
For those using these replacement back cover, does it still fit the Samsung Car Dock?
I am curious if these covers add extra thickness such that it will not fit the dock anymore.
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Thats the first thing i worry about when getting a case / cover. Most docks are designed for the naked phone, so your stuck between a protected undockable phone or a scratched up one.....no way im taking the case off everytime i charge the phone, geez...i cannot wait for wireless charging to become the norm...

ZaggSkin Review

Hey friends,
Anyone have any experience with the zaggskin for the S3? I am thinking about submitting my own design but I haven't seen any reviews for the s3 version. I am worried about it coming off on the sides and whether it will fit the curves of the back cover properly.
If you have any pictures of it, I would be really happy if you could post em

I have the zagg screen .... so far so good..... its pretty decent.... bought at radio shack or $20.00. It did start to lift a lil bit on the edge by the sensor however, just cleaned a lil bit and re stuck...... this is my second zaag.... the first one was on my sensation.... really protected phone..... increased the resale value not to mention lite time warranty. Installed a new one before i sold it....
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polesp said:
Hey friends,
Anyone have any experience with the zaggskin for the S3? I am thinking about submitting my own design but I haven't seen any reviews for the s3 version. I am worried about it coming off on the sides and whether it will fit the curves of the back cover properly.
If you have any pictures of it, I would be really happy if you could post em
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The Zagg skin started to fall apart on my phone after the 45day warranty. The plastic layer got separated from the adhesive layer where the picture is. Zagg told me that my warranty was over so I would have to buy another one. Yeah right... Buy a new skin every 45 days?
I've attached a picture here. It is coming off on all the corners except the top right. It was applied properly because the sticker layer is still on there. It's clearly a manufacturer defect or a low quality product.

I've had a few ZAGGSkins in my day and I usually buy one for every phone I get with a different design on each.
The general feel I've had with them is rather good and to be honest the only downside is they can peel in rounded areas if not applied properly. So keep that in mind when you do go to apply it.
But overall, I would definitely recommend getting a custom ZAGGSkin because for one it makes the phone significantly more grippier so one handed typing is more plausible, the skin is a custom design of your choice and its pretty much unscratchable!
So, get one!! And if you need help creating a design, let me know and I'll see if I can stitch something together for you.

Custom back cover?

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

Battery back door replacement with softtouch ?

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.

fastwanabe said:
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.