Fellow Nexus 5x users. After having read many complaints about creaking Nexus 5x devices I found a perfect remedy. But let me explain first: When you remove the back cover it becomes pretty obvious that creaking is caused by the battery which is located slightly lower than the rest of the device resulting in a milimeter of empty space between. Thus when pressing/picking up the phone, air is circulating through the back and it creaks at the sides. Simply do the following: remove the back cover (quite easy with a guitar pick,also see ifixit) and put a thin (0,5mm) piece of foam between the battery and the back cover. You will be pleased how much more premium and solid your device feels. Let me know what you think about that method.
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Thanks. Will definitely try it and post my thoughts
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No long term experience but after I slipped foam between the battery and the back cover my Nexus dies not creak any longer!! Thank you
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Insulating foam near the battery doesn't seem like the best idea TBH.
bblzd said:
Insulating foam near the battery doesn't seem like the best idea TBH.
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I used small electric tape. I made a lot of small square ones on all corners and middle, they are very small. This didn't alleviate the creaking without a case, but it did alleviate it with one on. Phone feels extremely solid now, i'm just mad i had to do this in the first place.
I know something that would have been great to fill up that 1mm gap. A battery that is 1mm thicker. LOL. A bigger battery and no creaking.
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Does anyone know if I can pickup a replacement Battery cover for my GS2? I picked my phone up this morning and noticed some scuff marks on the back of my beloved phone. Could I call Samsung and get one do you think?
i'd actually be intersted in getting metal one, the plaggy one feels a bit to flimsy to me, although a metal version would be harder to get off and on.
i'd be quite interested in some coloured battery covers actually - either metal or plastic.
accessories seem a bit thin on the ground at the moment though ...
I'd prefer it if you could buy a battery cover with a kick stand built in!
Anymode have back covers.
metal wouldnt be no good as the phone will over heat,
Really? Why would metal make the phone overheat, wouldn't it be more conductive than the plastic?
vimto25 said:
metal wouldnt be no good as the phone will over heat,
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Lulz.
Lern2thermodynamics.
vimto25 said:
metal wouldnt be no good as the phone will over heat,
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the opposite if anything, in fact
although id prefer plastic since its so light lol
http://cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-i9100-G...ccessories&hash=item415992d82e#ht_6045wt_1139
Btw the plastic cover dissipates heat better than metal because of it's meshed surface => more surface exposed to air => more dissipation than plain slick metal or plastic.
bilboa1 said:
the opposite if anything, in fact
although id prefer plastic since its so light lol
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Surely a metal back would conduct heat away from the phone better than a plastic back hence why computer chips are cooled by metal coolers and not plastic ones
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Still no replacement cover out?
Also interested in another battery cover. Might just make the phone 100% perfect instead of 99%
wouldn't be kind of impossible to get the cover into place?
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deas anyone have any problems with backcover.
When you pout your nail to open back cover it pops up for about 1mm or 1,5 mm in the air and does not close to the main suface of the phone.
All clicks are good bak on the left and up, but on the upper right it sticks out. I'm going to servise tommorow and I'll see what will they say (100% they will say that it is my faulth)
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-i9100-G...ccessories&hash=item415992d82e#ht_6045wt_1139
Btw the plastic cover dissipates heat better than metal because of it's meshed surface => more surface exposed to air => more dissipation than plain slick metal or plastic.
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Metal would always be a better conductor of heat but the real problem with having a metal battery panel would be the shielding affected to the radio components of the phone. IE the effect on 3g, WIFI and bluetooth and a possible reduction in signal strength. Many phones with metal back covers and cases have grounding connections on the the covers to the motherboards of the phones to stop this problem. The SGS2 was not designed to have a metal battery cover so would not have these connections. The cover is designed to be thin and light and is there purely to hold the battery in and cover the sim and memory card so why have it made of metal?
sure but still: the back cover is made of cheap plastic. i really had to fight against myself to not open the cover as usual. it took me some minutes to take off the cover without breaking anthing. thats it for me tho. forget the metal...but the plastic is just really really thin imho. and the feel is kinda crappy....metal is the better choice here.
Does anyone know of a replacement battery case or phone case which makes the knob (? dunno the right word for it) at the bottom just as high as the rest of the phone? So that it makes it plain.
I really dislike that knob. The phone never lies straight and it feels awkward in the hands. I wish they had kept the height of the knob at the bottom and made it more like the LG X2 or so.
Not seen one as yet but no doubt there will be a higher capacity battery come on to the market.This would probably be from a third party manufacture with a replacement battery cover that will take up this space that you talk about. Seen many for HTC phones so I am sure there will be one for the SGS2.
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Not seen one as yet but no doubt there will be a higher capacity battery come on to the market.This would probably be from a third party manufacture with a replacement battery cover that will take up this space that you talk about. Seen many for HTC phones so I am sure there will be one for the SGS2.
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I hope so. If someone makes a 4000 mamp battery it MIGHT last nearly a day.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0069V9RSU/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details
Anyone have any experience with these?
Its in the mail now, should be here Monday.
Will post pics and opinions.
EDIT:
this case is awesome
the fit is perfect, looks great
didnt make it as bulky as i though it would
was running down the stairs into unfinished basement, phone fell out of sweatshirt pocket with all the downward momentum onto concrete
bounced off the floor, not even a mark anywhere
IMPORTAINT:
i think i have discovered something awesome
need someone's thoughts on this
i removed the battery cover, and put on the case, AND ITS EVEN THINNER
i will not be replacing my battery cover after this
someone try this, and let me know what you think
one thing that was semi disappointing,
the black case was a gloss finish, was hoping for matte
will be taking some fine sandpaper to it for a fix
p.s. sorry for all the caps, but if i was telling this to someone, i, in face, would probably raise my voice significantly
i feel like i have made a revolutionary discovery, and perhaps someone should design cases with this in mind
p.p.s. was going to take pics with and without the battery cover, but looks the same, just without the cover the lip in the front seems bigger, if the case was designed for this, it may have been 1.5-2 mm thinner
Using the green one now and love it!
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They coat the plastic in a soft touch rubber surface to add grip and comfort.
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Awesome, wish i found a white one now
edit: OMG i didnt even look, gonna have to get another one
http://www.amazon.com/Natural-Ivory...E0/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1323657982&sr=8-17
and this one for when cyanogen comes to our awesome devices
http://www.amazon.com/Natural-Turqu...RW/ref=sr_1_30?ie=UTF8&qid=1323658039&sr=8-30
HOw is it with getting to your volume or power buttons?
OMG i cant wait, hope its here tomorrow
my average phone life is about 3 months, really hoping to change that with this phone
just need it to survive till april, got another upgrade then, hope the sgs3 will be at sprint by that time
I had one of these on an iphone. I love it for the 3 months that the silicone lasted before it was stretched out and ugly. I guess for $4 you could replace them that often though without issue.
THIS CASE IS AWESOME
the fit is perfect, looks great
didnt make it as bulky as i though it would
was running down the stairs into unfinished basement, phone fell out of sweatshirt pocket with all the downward momentum onto concrete
bounced off the floor, not even a mark anywhere
IMPORTAINT:
i think i have discovered something awesome
need someone's thoughts on this
i removed the battery cover, and put on the case, AND ITS EVEN THINNER
i will not be replacing my battery cover after this
someone try this, and let me know what you think
one thing that was semi disappointing,
the black case was a gloss finish, was hoping for matte
will be taking some fine sandpaper to it for a fix
p.s. sorry for all the caps, but if i was telling this to someone, i, in face, would probably raise my voice significantly
i feel like i have made a revolutionary discovery, and perhaps someone should design cases with this in mind
p.p.s. was going to take pics with and without the battery cover, but looks the same, just without the cover the lip in the front seems bigger, if the case was designed for this, it may have been 1.5-2 mm thinner
Just thought I'd share some thoughts and pictures of a new case I got (I am a bit of a case junkie... usually end up with 10-15 cases per phone). Typically I either wouldn't be the first to post about a case (so I don't bother) or I don't feel strongly enough to share. I didn't see anything about this case, though... so here goes.
Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073YAAVK/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details
Various colors are available.
Notes: My device is the Verizon/LTE variant. This is a 2 piece case (black silicone base and red fishbone part).
Looks: I really think the case looks great, the pictures below won't do the colors justice but the black is a very nice matte black and the red is a very cool shade. The design is appealing, of course, or I wouldn't have purchased it... heh.
Fit: The fit is nearly perfect (might actually be perfect, this is the first time I'm ordering this style of case). One of the... ribs has a teeny tiny slight gap between it and the black base. It is not highly noticeable and I couldn't capture it well in a picture... but it's there.
I don't know if this is related to my phone being the VZW version.I don't know if this gap will go away as the case "settles in" since it is pressed down easily and doesn't feel too tight.I don't know if the case will fit with the extended battery, but since I have the extended battery at home I will test it out and report back.
Feel: I really like the feel of the red part on my hand when I'm holding it. It's not any extra grip or anything, but it is comfortable. The side grippyness is sufficient to not be slipping out of your hand, but it's not as grippy as many other cases that have a more textured design.
Function: The lip is sufficient to protect the screen when face down. The only thing I don't really like about the case is that the button parts aren't super noticeable by touch. Don't get me wrong, they work perfectly and you can feel them just fine when you are trying to, but when I am not paying attention I find myself not being certain where they are for a moment or two. I will probably get used to this, though.
Hope that gives everyone the info they're interested in... if you have questions, feel free to ask.
Thanks for the write up and pics. That case looks awesome. Curious if it would fit with the extended battery. Hope to hear back from you about it.
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I tried it with the extended battery...
The silicone part fits perfectly, the fishbone part is a little close but does fit too.
The... spinal parts at the top on the back are slightly raised. Just a bit, only an issue if you are pretty nit picky... But it definitely fits and the clips/ribs and top/bottom fit perfectly.
Happy to confirm that the slight gap on one of the ribs has gone away over night. The case fits perfectly now (regular battery). Still fits good, but not great with the extended battery (might improve if left alone over time).
Thanks again. I might check into getting one of these on payday. The price isn't too bad even if I end up not liking it.
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Thanks again. I might check into getting one of these on payday. The price isn't too bad even if I end up not liking it.
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No problem... good luck if you decide to buy it, hope you enjoy it. I myself am a case junkie. I've only had the Galaxy Nexus for 2 weeks and have 6 cases and I still have 20 or so for my last phone (Epic 4G Touch).
How is the silicone? Is it a dust/lint magnet and is it a chore to get out of medium to snug fitted pants?
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How is the silicone? Is it a dust/lint magnet and is it a chore to get out of medium to snug fitted pants?
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No issues getting it in and it of pockets (even the tighter "cell phone pockets" a couple of my pants have).
It does acquire a bit of dust like you'd expect, but FAR less than most silicone cases I've had (guessing because a lot of it is covered/broken up by the fishbone part).
I tend to be pretty nit picky and with this case I do not feel the constant urge to clean it.
How "protective" would you say it is?
Just ordered a nexus and am looking at cases my primary concern is protection, although I want a cool look too.
How do you think this would compare to come of the other cases in terms of protecting against drops? I figure a self-described "case junkie" might be the person to ask this sort of comparative question to
Ok, so this is all just my opinion... I'm not dropping my phone on the ground to support this, lol.
Both pieces (the silicone case and the red fishbone that locks it into place and secures it) are pretty secure and well made. The lip around the face is a good size (not so tiny that it is insignificant and not so big to cause usage issues).
I won't sit here and pretend I have a rating system for this stuff, but I have some cases that feel like they won't protect anything beyond it sliding around the desk or a gentle fall onto some clouds/carpeting and some cases that feel like they will do their drop and protect it from a moderate drop and fall. This case falls into the latter/better group.
I like the appearance, but not so much that I'd use it if it was a piece of crap. Thankfully, it seems well made to me.
Woah
what struck me on first glance is the design!
Its quite eye catching
I'm just not sure if it is durable...
This look good. I bought one
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Anybody know any good aluminum bumpers for I9100? My casemate is falling apart.
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Dont you mean "Aluminium"
I thought only the Yanks spelt it like that?
I thought I'd actually be helpful and not post a pointless response
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/taurus-aluminium-bumper-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-gun-metal-p31830.htm
I have a red sweet armor and i have no complaints about it. I can access the battery. The sides are raised.
Though i have recently thought of getting a leather case.
Thanks for the help, you two^. rawr.itservin, have you noticed any impact on signal for GPS, WiFi, 3G on your phone?
I know aluminium is a fairly light metal but doesn't this just add unnecessary weight?
Not no really. Everything seems to be fine. There is a small "hole" on the left side for the antenna. I've only heard that the Aluminum battery covers had problems with GPS.
Here is how mine looks like.
http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?q=s...w=170&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0,i:68
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Not no really. Everything seems to be fine. There is a small "hole" on the left side for the antenna. I've only heard that the Aluminum battery covers had problems with GPS.
Here is how mine looks like.
http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?q=s...w=170&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0,i:68
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That looks really nice, I'm using a castmate barley there at the moment but I do like the look of that. Would you recommend it? and how easy is it to put on?
Yes i have no regrets in buying the bumper. The only complaint i have is my jack that i have in my home stereo is too big for the hole on top for earphones. Sorry i couldn't find the correct terms.
But everything else is great. There is cushions inside so in case you drop it, it absorbs some shock. The power and volume controls are easily accesed.
In terms of taking it off and putting it back on, It will take awhile since it's being held by 4 screws.
This is the thread you're looking for.
Bought a back over and a aluminum bumper
can you post or pM me the link for this?
I'd be worried about a metal back prematurely wearing out the plastic notches it hooks to--as often as I do battery pulls when flashing, I'd want the latch tabs made of a softer material than the phone case itself, so that the way-more-expensive part doesn't wear out first.
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I'd be worried about a metal back prematurely wearing out the plastic notches it hooks to
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I'd be more worried about the aluminum blocking reception to the antenna nubs directly beneath the currently-plastic cover; I also strongly suspect this isn't actually aluminum, but something made to resemble aluminum in appearance and tactility.
I'm actually more interested in a soft-touch plastic akin to the Droid DNA; if the HTC One had that (along with a removable battery and microSD slot), I'd be sticking with that phone.
+1, a slick shiny backplate looks nice but it's a real drop hazard. A rubberized one like on my old HTC Thunderbolt or Eris would be great for days I carry the phone case-less.
I got one it decreases the signal to unusable levels. Looks badass though.
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This was my exact setup. I purchased the silver aluminum back with white border and a black aluminum bumper. It looked sweet. I didn't notice any signal issues. The reason I don't use this setup anymore is, the bumper was way too slippery. There was no grip at all and I was afraid the phone would slide out of my hand.
can you post or PM me the link of the product?
what price u paid?
I bought the Aluminum battery back door cover and receive it yesterday ,put it in my phone and the signal drop! Damm it look nice but with weak signal and wifi I end up taking it out.
Link:
Battery Cover 6 bucks: http://www.ebay.com/itm/39059719228...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Bumper 11 bucks: http://www.ebay.com/itm/350790929135?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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I'd be worried about a metal back prematurely wearing out the plastic notches it hooks to--as often as I do battery pulls when flashing, I'd want the latch tabs made of a softer material than the phone case itself, so that the way-more-expensive part doesn't wear out first.
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You shouldn't be pulling the battery when flashing, need to reboot? Press and hold power button for ~10 seconds.
As for the cover, looks pretty awesome. Might help with heat dissipation as well
Its HERE!!!
and i decided to get an Anker on Friday as well.
I bought an aluminum case for like 20 bucks.
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slick looking, anyone else having issues with signal drop?
UPDATE!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2300374