Anyone had any luck in finding a case to fit this beast? Preferably one that you don't need to remove to access the phone. Cheers.
This one maybe help:
http://www.batteryupgrade.com/shopB...rtmentProductId/42252157/shopGroupId/46205854
Regards
Hey, thanks, but I meant a case for the phone with the extended battery attached.
Search for mugen batteries. They make outstanding batteries fire the i9000 and I own the 3200mha bat that comes with a case for it . Phone looks stupidly fat but at 2.3-2.5 times the battery life who cares. I also bought a 1600mha battery strom them typo replace the garbage samsung ships with and man battery life is way way better.
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At the moment, i have the pdair aluminium case, which is awesome, although will be useless with the new battery in place. Will probably have to saw a hole in the back of that case or another.
I got a cheap sheep skin case from ebay 3 months ago which had a glued on back hard plastic back cover to snap the SGS into it (its a right to left fold out case with magnet to keep front on) What I did was ripped the slim plastic holder out and hot glued the big new battery cover in its place. Sure its a little tight but it does the job as I simply cannot find a case to fit my 3500mah battery into
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Anyone found any replacement backplates for the Galaxy S yet?
Looking for one that isn't coated in Teflon like the stock backplate. Don't really want to put it in a silicon case, I would rather cover it in skateboard grip tape, I hate silicon cases that much.
Thanks in advance.
check ebay for the zenus cases
just type in "zenus cases" to pull them up -for some reason using "samsung galaxy" doesnt
Cheers mate, looking for a direct replacement of the battery cover/backplate, but glad to know the Zenus cases are on eBay.
sorry - brain hiccup - thought i'd posted that in another thread
getting old ain't for pansies
ten chars!!!
Yeah I want one that isn't quite so slippy in your hand, ordered a Zenus case, but there will be times when I want to use it out of that, and at the moment it's really easy to drop.
Brando often sells replacement housings, I'm sure it won't be long till they do the same for the sgs.
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hmm a replacement backplate would be nice
im thinking in the line of higher capacity battery with slighly thicker backplate to accomodate the thicker battery and get rid of the bump on the bottom part at the back
a thicker backplate will also recess the camera lens protecting it from scratches
i also find that the very thin profile of the galaxy s makes it difficult to hold sometimes. a thicker backplate will also make it easier to handle
if only
dakine said:
Brando often sells replacement housings, I'm sure it won't be long till they do the same for the sgs.
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I want one of these for the SGS...
http://shop.brando.com/iphone-4-bamboo-case_p04689c0304d004.html
Yeah it's cool how many cases you can already get for the latest iphone while for the SGS there still isn't a single decent case available in the US or Europe The Korean stuff that's a ***** to order and takes 2 weeks to get anywhere doesn't count.
I don't like Apple but sometimes they seem to be the only ones that just get really simple **** like 'hey maybe they want a case for that $600 smartphone so let's make some!' Or 'OK, we just designed our best phone ever, let's spend an extra dollar and not put a flimsy piece of plastic on the back.'
It's just so simple.
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hmm a replacement backplate would be nice
im thinking in the line of higher capacity battery with slighly thicker backplate to accomodate the thicker battery and get rid of the bump on the bottom part at the back
a thicker backplate will also recess the camera lens protecting it from scratches
i also find that the very thin profile of the galaxy s makes it difficult to hold sometimes. a thicker backplate will also make it easier to handle
if only
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second that!
3000mAh with a 3mm+ cover will be perfect!
This could be a money spinner for Samsung .You want a white SGS, just buy a white back cover.Or you want a grippier phone, buy a rubberised cover.
Would be kinda cool to be able to change the look/feel without having to resort to silicon covers.
A rubberized back would be a dream. I want one now
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second that!
3000mAh with a 3mm+ cover will be perfect!
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This is an excellent idea.
Samsung has already sold more than 1M Galaxy S phones and continues to sell well.
This means that decent accessories should not be that far behind.
I'd buy the hell out of an aluminum replacement backplate for by Vibrant. 'Twould be quite sexy.
Guys, check this out. . .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrog8v5l1fU
This maybe our hope
I'm looking forward to try some cool ones on.
although with the Gel case in place, you wont even notice it's there until you take the gel case off the phone
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Guys, check this out. . .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrog8v5l1fU
This maybe our hope
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Haha, looks terrible
Yeah looks like the normal one covered in tipp-ex!
But its not the original one, because there is a round circle which has not the same height like the cover (same position where the google logo is, you see it in the first ~10secs).
Samsung offered alternative cases: http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/...l&subsubtype=cases-holsters&tab=accCompatible
But now, the cases just fit for "captivate" only. Dont find any cases for the standard galaxy anymore
I want a case which give more holdness... But i dont want a cover, because i like the thinness atm
I really don't like the extended battery door that came with my ebay 3000 mah battery, so I lightly modded the original door to make it fit the extended battery. Keep in mind this is my first attempt... it has a lot of room for improvement.
do you know if you can use the ebay case with a belt clip holster? I am not a fan of the seidio case either, the ebay case looks better.
Looks good, whats tools did you use?
I was thinking about doing this but don't have the proper tool too. Have you considered making a plastic mold to cover the battery? I have heard of people using some thing call shurgoo to make custom plastic pieces.
I have seen pictures somewhere on here of people that are using the seidio clip holster with the back half of the case removed with the ebay battery door, but I now cant find the pictures... i know that mine would fit in a normal belt clip holster because the bottom and top are still as if it was in the stock case.
As far as tools, i just used a pocket knife, a pair of scissors and liquid super glue. Maybe shoe-goo? i dont have any idea what shurgoo is? I do want to try to make something out of plastic or fiberglass resin maybe.
I don't mind having the extra thickness, but all 3 of the extended battery covers I've gotten via eBay always have bad fitment just around the power button. It sticks out past the button and/or that same corner never stays down. I'm tempted to do something like take the stock cover, cut an opening in it, and then epoxy the hump from extended cover onto the stock cover. After that, I plan on finishing it off w/ wrapping it in some 3M DiNOC black CF since I've got some extra sitting around. Anyone wanna donate a stock battery cover?
I want to add some weight and more protection for the battery door, and I would like to have metal or hard glass/acryl-like battery door. Is there such replacements available?
You could opt for the extended battery that verizon sells.
running on premium!
bwheelies said:
You could opt for the extended battery that verizon sells.
running on premium!
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That thing looks like a gigantic tumor! I want to keep my fascinate a virgin but heavier
minho422 said:
I want to add some weight and more protection for the battery door, and I would like to have metal or hard glass/acryl-like battery door. Is there such replacements available?
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Highly reccomend the Verizon OEM kickstand case, adds "just enough" bulk to the phone to protect it, fit finish is excellent, and it provides a very functional kickstand! And at less than <$10 on eBay it's a no brainer to me.
Protonus said:
Highly reccomend the Verizon OEM kickstand case, adds "just enough" bulk to the phone to protect it, fit finish is excellent, and it provides a very functional kickstand! And at less than <$10 on eBay it's a no brainer to me.
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this?
it sure looks sexy with the carbon print...but it's a case not a battery door, so I'll consider that one if I can't find any replacement battery door.
where did you get it for less than $10? the cheapest one I found was that link
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SAMSUNG-FAS...ccessories&hash=item45f94e129d#ht_3634wt_1026
This is what he was talking about.
TheSonicEmerald said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SAMSUNG-FAS...ccessories&hash=item45f94e129d#ht_3634wt_1026
This is what he was talking about.
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Ah...I like the one that I mistakenly found, but that thing is only $5 so I guess ill skip a big mac and buy that one to see how it holds up.
But is there a replacement battery door? Not for extended battery but regular size...in metal or graphite or some sort
Manufacturers don't really make battery covers for the regular battery, but Aaron636r (his thread should be in this subforum) is selling stickers for the battery cover and also a carbon-vinyl covered battery cover as well. Might want to check that out. His thread his named 'made my own vinyl cover'
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Manufacturers don't really make battery covers for the regular battery, but Aaron636r (his thread should be in this subforum) is selling stickers for the battery cover and also a carbon-vinyl covered battery cover as well. Might want to check that out. His thread his named 'made my own vinyl cover'
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I checked out his sticker and it looks very good, but the main purpose for me was to add weight without modifying or putting a case...but I guess that's unavailable. Ill just go ahead and buy the OEM carbon print Kickstand case for the design and some extra weight. Thanks for the help!
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http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SAMSUNG-FAS...ccessories&hash=item45f94e129d#ht_3634wt_1026
This is what he was talking about.
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I have that case and I love it cause it's pimp!
I would love to get a titanium replacement battery cover for my Fascinate. Gorilla Glass up front, Ti on the rear (instead of cheap plastic).
That would be awesome.
The kickstand case that was first posted is wayy better looking than the OEM one imo
Would also like to replace the chromed plastic trim ring around the front with a titanium part, though it would probably be less shock absorbing. I dropped my fascinate on a concrete sidewalk once and now it's dinged on the corner. No other apparent damage, thank goodness!
would love to have those covers with kick stand unfortunately it wont fit on the car cradle
that ****ty silver metal looking paint...i actually carefully chipped it off well at least the cover coat and used nail polish remover with q tips and a towel and got all of it off leaving this shiny black plastic. looks fantastic.
i think there is a thread about doing it but id didnt want to use sandpaper and brush away the shine of the plastic underneath. i noticed that with places that the cover coating of the silver paint got chipped off (around the mini usb, headphone jack, and a spot where it dot nicked off) it chips off fairly easy. try at your own risk though
ive tried so many cases and havnt found one i liked yet. none of them fit in my pocket
id like to see a battery cover replacement specially glass that would be bada$$
As some may have read, I have ordered Mugens 3600 mah extended battery. Which case do you think would be suitable for it, have you seen one somewhere? Preferably flip case...
Excellent question.
I have a PDAir case for my phone right now,but I wondered the same thing if I went with the largest battery.
Maybe something from this company?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Covertec-Bla...366786?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19aa00e142
Do you already have the largest battery and fitting case? The shop you suggested does not have a case big enough sadly.
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Do you already have the largest battery and fitting case? The shop you suggested does not have a case big enough sadly.
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Hmm.
I don't have the large battery and back case yet,but I was thinking about it.
I was thinking about it,but the only solution I can see is the Covertec from my PPC 6600.
It seems to fit the new phone with with some shimming behind it.
I used to use it with the PPC and the extra capacity battery.
That was pretty thick.
The only downside was the plastic strap across the lower front of the screen.
Urgently in need of this kind of case now! Help! I got the covertec ordered, I will report if it suits the new battery.
Maybe the seido could do the job.
Not the case - just the flip for the belt. You put the screen to your body, so the larger back would not be a problem, but you need to check whether the sensation without the case would still "snap" into the belt holster, but maybe you can make it fit with a TPU case which is just around the corners of the sensation and not covering the back - chekc the thread something like that was mentioned.
Best regads,
dingolino
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195782
Dear all,
I bought a 7500mAh Extended Battery+Back Cover and of course my old case doesn't fit anymore. Does anyone have any advice on which case would work? the phone is already much bigger now, so if possible, I would like something strong but not too bulky.
Edit: I forgot to mention, that I live in the UK.
Thank you!
There's not much on the market market. I didn't find any at all that were water resistant.
Currently using an Anker 7500 with included case. Kinda plain but works. $30 on amazon.
I've used the Uno case... It has built in battery + you put the stock battery in, they acts as one. When I bought it I thought it was 2 removable batteries, but it is not. Also, the coating on the case rubbed off where I hold it... it's a dull black there instead of a fuzzy black, not real noticeable, but not the quality product I was looking for.
The best selection is here http://zerolemon.com/product-category/samsung/galaxy-s5/
The one I always wanted is the Mugen 5600, it has color cases, qi, but only 2x battery.
https://mugenbattery.com/shop/samsu...tended-5900mah-battery-for-samsung-galaxy-s5/