has anyone been able to find a replacement back cover in a different color than the stock black? i was looking for a white one or some other color
I know for sure there are mesh ones in every color.
yea i actually bought one a week or so back and just got it in the mail. it fits nice i am impressed with it
pics? got any?
This the sort of thing you're after?
Is it possible? What method could we try - some kind of fluid?
I like it, though mine only says Google and SAMSUNG I don't think it's possible without attacking the whole surface.
its being etched onto the cover, so its not removable.
Your best bet is to cover it up with a skin. Like this guy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1395390
I want to customize my SGN (GSM) and I thought of changing the battery cover for a colored one. CNN.cn sells some:
hxxp://cnn.cn/shop/samsung-i9250-galaxy-nexus-c-26_1375.html
(I don't think I can post links yet, but there you go anyway; change the hxxp for http).
I've looked around ebay and all the battery covers I've seen seem to be the same ones that CNN is selling.
However, I've noticed that these battery covers are metallic. Has anyone tried these kind of battery covers before? Do they affect the phone somehow? (signal, NFC, etc.)
I'm also looking forward to the white housing: white housing + red battery cover = kick-ass phone
Unfortunately these metal covers break the GPS and NFC signal. Don't know if the network signal is affected but I wouldn't strip my phone of GPS and NFC just for looks.
There is a reason why Samsung chose plastic over metal.
Also, using your phone in cold weather with a metal cover over the battery can affect your battery life.
That sucks . Thanks for the quick reply.
Has anyone seen colored plastic battery covers for sale? The only ones I've seen are the metallic ones; it baffles me that all these unofficial replacement covers are made of metal instead of plastic (shouldn't plastic be cheaper?)
Can anyone upload some pics of it on please.
Does it fit perfect?
How's quality, does it scuff easily?
Does it fold back on itself so you can use the phone like this?
Does it stay shut ok, is there anything to keep it closed? Im a bit worried it might end up getting folded the wrong way so doesn't stay closed properly? Would be great to have an iPad like smart cover...
I'm about to order a white S3, but am going to get the blue flip case as I like the contrast between the two, anyone have this combo?
I have the official white flip case and it looks really good. You remove the original back off the galaxy siii and clip in the flip case instead. A perfect fit too. Very professional looks good to me. The top flip part does fold behind back of phone easily! seems designed to fold that way too!
When flip cover is closed over screen it doesnt fasten in place but it does stay in place well. Only bought phone and flip case yesterday..
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I ordered a flip case with my vzw preorder, but I'm going to get the wireless charger when it releases and that requires a unique back cover that I suppose will then make the flip cover useless to me....
There's a review here:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/blog/2012/06/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-official-flip-cover-review/
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I have the official white flip case and it looks really good. You remove the original back off the galaxy siii and clip in the flip case instead. A perfect fit too. Very professional looks good to me. The top flip part does fold behind back of phone easily! seems designed to fold that way too!
When flip cover is closed over screen it doesnt fasten in place but it does stay in place well. Only bought phone and flip case yesterday..
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can we get some pictures ? its always better than video
Also be aware that, according to reviews on Amazon.de, you cannot see the LED through the flip cover.
norm2002 said:
Also be aware that, according to reviews on Amazon.de, you cannot see the LED through the flip cover.
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NO. WAY!!!
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I got mines for free from P4U they gave me a 32gb card and an original case i was shocked i thought it would be a cheap case lol..
It fits perfect the interior for the front is a soft cloth like the ones you get when you buy a screen protector..
The outside is hard plastic feels awesome to the touch.. It does cover the LED so you will miss your notifications if you do happen to miss it. But at in the dark you can see it..
Oh and the back bit adds a bit of weight to it so your phone feels alot more heavier not too heavy though makes it feel perfect.. Back plate isn't flexible either it's solid..
I've not had any scuffs at all in the last 4 days i have been using it so no it doesn't get ruined easily I guess..
Other then that it's a brilliant case..
Has anyone purchased the blue version of the flip case? How does the shade of "chrome blue" compare to the "pebble blue" of the original back?
saltmine said:
Has anyone purchased the blue version of the flip case? How does the shade of "chrome blue" compare to the "pebble blue" of the original back?
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My idea is to get the white S3 and buy the blue flip cover, I think they look good together
The problem with the official flip case is that it actual replacing the original back cover and it is made from the same material just like the original back cover.
The display is protected but the back side...well...unprotected...you can still scratch the back.
After several weeks or months the back cover will still be damaged and it will look ugly with all that scratches...and then what? buy another flip cover?
Has anyone tried to combined the official flip case with another case or bumper or whatsoever to protect the back cover?
With this for example:
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...-S-III-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
I would like to see a drop test with the flip cover vs no flip cover and see if it actually protects the screen, otherwise it doesn't worth anything.
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I would like to see a drop test with the flip cover vs no flip cover and see if it actually protects the screen, otherwise it doesn't worth anything.
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Beside the fact that it does not protect the back cover.
I have also some doubts regarding this issue.
The thing is, there is lock or snap on mechanism on the flip case.
Meaning, the flip can be opened very easily...I dunno if this is still reliable if it falls like...not opening during fall and leave the screen unprotected.
Note:
Providing some degree of protection during fall, it is impossible to protect it to 100%.
Hantec just emailed me they have stock of the white flip in the UK, £22.79
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.ph...-siii--s3--official-flip-case---ceramic-white
Fornowagain said:
Hantec just emailed me they have stock of the white flip in the UK, £22.79
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.ph...-siii--s3--official-flip-case---ceramic-white
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No offense guys, but this is simply one of the worst ideas I have ever seen for a phone accessory. Why in the hell would anyone want to add more steps to accessing their phones? I can understand it with a tablet, where you're never in huge hurry to start working on something; but on a phone?!?! Flip-phones are extinct for a reason guys.
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No offense guys, but this is simply one of the worst ideas I have ever seen for a phone accessory. Why in the hell would anyone want to add more steps to accessing their phones? I can understand it with a tablet, where you're never in huge hurry to start working on something; but on a phone?!?! Flip-phones are extinct for a reason guys.
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This. I have a flip-cover for my OG Galaxy Tab, but I've never been able to understand why you'd want one on a phone either.
Flip covers provide very little protection against drops; make it more inconvenient to instantly access your phone, and have an annoying floppy flap on the back when open during calls.
The only pros I can see is that it looks "adult", and that some flip covers fold to act as a landscape stand.
akarol said:
No offense guys, but this is simply one of the worst ideas I have ever seen for a phone accessory. Why in the hell would anyone want to add more steps to accessing their phones? I can understand it with a tablet, where you're never in huge hurry to start working on something; but on a phone?!?! Flip-phones are extinct for a reason guys.
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So you are also against leather pouches/sleeves?
It provides screen protection for when the phone is in a pocket.
No, the flip cover doesn't protect the back - it's not meant to since it is a replacement back. I.e. the mere fact that you can easily replace the back with a new one means that rather than put an additional cover on there you could just treat the back as a cover and replace it if it gets scratched.
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It provides screen protection for when the phone is in a pocket.
No, the flip cover doesn't protect the back - it's not meant to since it is a replacement back. I.e. the mere fact that you can easily replace the back with a new one means that rather than put an additional cover on there you could just treat the back as a cover and replace it if it gets scratched.
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Exactly.
I don't like cases in general. The back cover is a replacement as you say, the front flap is to protect the screen in pocket. This is exactly what I want. I don't want a bumper, back case that adds bulk to the phone. It's slim and light for a reason.
My other option is a pouch, so I can again protect in pocket, but use the phone naked
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My other option is a pouch, so I can again protect in pocket, but use the phone naked
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I have another solution (works for me): Put your keys and your change in your *other* pocket, then you don't need any pocket screen protection. As an added bonus, the screen emerges from your pocket with all the fingerprints mostly wiped off.
I saw one of these mesh style cases for the Galaxy Nexus floating around so I found a vendor on eBay. I ordered the black and white one.
My main reason for buying a mesh case is because of how warm the phone gets. I'm sure it's operating within safe temperature ranges but it's more of a personal preference to have my electronics running cooler. I've removed the back cover to help me achieve "air cooling". The battery moves a bit without the back plate but that's easily fixed with some paper.
What I like most about the case is that it has a lip for the screen. I can place it screen down and not worry about it touching the table.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8024843134/
Here are the links in case you're interested:
http://ebay.ca/itm/WHITE-MESH-CASE-COVER-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-GOOGLE-NEXUS-3-i9250-/150853918632?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item231f981fa8#ht_3038wt_1144
http://ebay.ca/itm/BLACK-MESH-CASE-COVER-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-GOOGLE-NEXUS-3-i9250-/160841123794?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2572e0c7d2#ht_3038wt_1144