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I just saw this didnt know if anyone posted a link looks interesting wonder if this would work on the thunderbolt since there design is simlar?
http://www.amazon.com/Acase-3500-Extended-Battery-Black/dp/B004BJVFCS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=mobile&qid=1289535093&sr=1-1
I seriously doubt it.
For one, even if it did fit you would have to use a dremel or something to accommodate the bigger kickstand on the TB.
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Do you have eyes?, I want you to look at your battery cover and then look at that battery cover.
goodness this is an awful post...where do you people come from? why would that thing fit the thunderbolt?
I didn't know this was the accessories subforum....
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1234567188 said:
Do you have eyes?, I want you to look at your battery cover and then look at that battery cover.
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holy **** this made me laugh soooo hard lmao!
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goodness this is an awful post...where do you people come from? why would that thing fit the thunderbolt?
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good question same place you did of course...lol
anyway just thought i would ask didnt know everyone was going to
cut a man down for trying...some people do mod there phones other
then just rooting and flashing roms...
- oh yes i have eyes and i do own a dremel tool...just wanted to point that out
I got it months ago for my incredible. Hoping it would fit the Tbolt. First, not the battery. second, different snap on angle to lock it into place. Wait for Mugen to come out with thier battery. I asked Mugen they told me its on its way..
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Hello cjmcmillion
Look at your battery cover, now back to mine, now back at your cover, now back to mine.
Sadly your battery cover isn't mine, but If it stopped being an Evo battery cover and switched to a Thunderbolt's it could fit like mine.
Look down ...back up... where are you? You're in a store with your battery cover wishing your cover could fit like mine.
What's in your hand? ... back at me. I have it, it's a cover with a fit you love. Look again, the cover now fits a Thunderbolt.
Anything is possible when your battery cover fits like The Thunderbolt's and not an Evo.
I'm on a horse
Point of Reference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owGykVbfgUE
LOL
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feedhead said:
Hello cjmcmillion
Look at your battery cover, now back to mine, now back at your cover, now back to mine.
Sadly your battery cover isn't mine, but If it stopped being an Evo battery cover and switched to a Thunderbolt's it could fit like mine.
Look down ...back up... where are you? You're in a store with your battery cover wishing your cover could fit like.
What's in your hand? ... back at me. I have it, it's a cover with a fit you love. Look again, the cover now fits a Thunderbolt.
Anything is possible when your battery cover fits like The Thunderbolt's and not an Evo.
I'm on a horse
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Holy crap. Must have been a literature major.
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Nice
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All of these cases you see on Amazon and Verizon and nobody has considered machining a new battery door out of aluminum or something? The cheap plastic has gotta be the #1 thing a lot of people hate about this phone, and I would definitely be willing to pay $15-20 for a nice metal back.
Does Samsung have some kind of patent that prevents this?
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All of these cases you see on Amazon and Verizon and nobody has considered machining a new battery door out of aluminum or something? The cheap plastic has gotta be the #1 thing a lot of people hate about this phone, and I would definitely be willing to pay $15-20 for a nice metal back.
Does Samsung have some kind of patent that prevents this?
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I suspect a metal door would interfere with the antennas, wouldn't it?
On the Nexus S, some guy had the same complaint about the plastic feeling cheap, he came up with a mod that involves spraying some rubber coating on it. Seems popular, cheap, easy, and reversible.
Check it out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881062
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I suspect a metal door would interfere with the antennas, wouldn't it?
On the Nexus S, some guy had the same complaint about the plastic feeling cheap, he came up with a mod that involves spraying some rubber coating on it. Seems popular, cheap, easy, and reversible.
Check it out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881062
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most other oem's use metal doors...samsung seems to be the only fan of plastic. there might be something you have to do to prevent interference but it has to be possible.
thanks for that thread, though. that is a great idea. i'll be stopping at home depot on the way home from work
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most other oem's use metal doors...samsung seems to be the only fan of plastic. there might be something you have to do to prevent interference but it has to be possible.
thanks for that thread, though. that is a great idea. i'll be stopping at home depot on the way home from work
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It would be nice if we could get something like a soft-touch black plastic battery door for better grip/nicer feel/less fingerprints. Also might be more functional than a metal door on our Charges. The antennas are on the bottom-back of the phone for some reason.
Samsung doors
I called Samsung today and they have two different doors you can buy I believe still plastic but have a nicer look and one somehow charges or keeps the battery charged longer (nvm it is only a inductive bacK). What I get for believing them lol, but anyways just thought I would share what I found.
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I called Samsung today and they have two different doors you can buy I believe still plastic but have a nicer look and one somehows charges or keeps the battery charged longer. The rep didn't explain or know how lol, but anyways just thought I would share what I found.
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Umm picks please.. BTW I don't believe the doors will make the batter last longer but I would like to see the other doors.
Boomwaller said:
I called Samsung today and they have two different doors you can buy I believe still plastic but have a nicer look and one somehows charges or keeps the battery charged longer. The rep didn't explain or know how lol, but anyways just thought I would share what I found.
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Inductive cover maybe?
Replacement Doors
Yep one is a inductive door and adds some bulk to the phone. Sorry about the messup on the 1st post was what Samsung told me and I was a little hesitant to believe them and let me try to post the picks I have, 1st time was a no go.
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Yep one is a inductive door and adds some bulk to the phone. Sorry about the messup on the 1st post was what Samsung told me and I was a little hesitant to believe them and let me try to post the picks I have, 1st time was a no go.
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Congratulations. Look at the back of your phone. It doesn't say galaxy s. 4g lte tho. Samsung function maybe
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senormoll said:
All of these cases you see on Amazon and Verizon and nobody has considered machining a new battery door out of aluminum or something? The cheap plastic has gotta be the #1 thing a lot of people hate about this phone, and I would definitely be willing to pay $15-20 for a nice metal back.
Does Samsung have some kind of patent that prevents this?
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I would have thought someone would construct a case back that would
feel like the HTC thunderbolt's, with a nice machined brush finish
of "SamSung" across the back. Would look really nice, I'd think.
papi92 said:
Congratulations. Look at the back of your phone. It doesn't say galaxy s. 4g lte tho. Samsung function maybe
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The funny part is the shape and cutouts of the pictured cover match the Charge.
Would really love to see a more grippy battery door with kickstand for this phone. I'm looking to replace my Thunderbolt with a Charge and I know I'm going to really miss the kickstand.
The Samsung holster/case combo looks nice, but it's going to add unwanted bulk and I'm pretty sure it won't fit in the car and desk docks with the case on.
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That pic I posted is directly from Sammy's website so don't know why you feel it isn't legit. Unless Samsung is teasing us or posting a false picture lol...Anyways here is the link...http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EBC-994WBEBSTD?
I tried Phantom skinz carbon fiber wrap to add some texture for better grip on this phone but ended up not liking it and peeled it off.
Recently went with the plastidip spray on stuff and it works much better. 2 coats of it are working great adding a good grippy feel to the back battery cover. Hope that helps.
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Bananahands said:
Recently went with the plastidip spray on stuff and it works much better. 2 coats of it are working great adding a good grippy feel to the back battery cover. Hope that helps.
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Any chance of pictures of your finished product? Did you spray both the inside and outside of the battery door?
Only did the outside of the cover, no point in doing the inside as well.
Looks pretty good. I hope coveroo comes up with something soon...
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Only did the outside of the cover, no point in doing the inside as well.
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Seemed like people were doing the inside as well to make it harder to peel off, but I don't know if it'd make a difference.
Does the phone still fit in the Car and Home dock with the back sprayed?
I don't have any official docks so I can't guarantee, but it adds very little thickness... unless the phone is already snug in the dock it will be fine.
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Okay this is really not big deal, but just though I'd tell you guys and ask y'all have the same thing on your sesation phone
When I press the screen hard, but not like its going to damage the screen, when I do, the screen or the back cover casing don't seem to be tight enough that its like loose.
Anyone here has this going on their sensation?
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Okay this is really not big deal, but just though I'd tell you guys and ask y'all have the same thing on your sesation phone
When I press the screen hard, but not like its going to damage the screen, when I do, the screen or the back cover casing don't seem to be tight enough that its like loose.
Anyone here has this going on their sensation?
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Why would you want to press the screen hard?
Fire Mars said:
Why would you want to press the screen hard?
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It's not even that. I know what he's talking about. Say you hold the phone and squeeze it slightly, it'll have a little give to it & will creak. Mine does the same thing. It's my only annoyance with the phone.
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Just pressed my screen like you said it. Yeah it does make a little squeak. Like you said its not a big deal. So dnt worry about.
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Yes, it is annoying and it bothers me.
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I noticed it, but it doesn't really bother me anymore.
open the battery case..put some thin paper in the battery cover..and begone creaking
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open the battery case..put some thin paper in the battery cover..and begone creaking
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that's about the only thing that'll work. My guess is the extra room is there in case the battery expands for some odd reason. I just block it out of my mind & scream LALALLALALALALALA when it happens.
abuserkadayf said:
open the battery case..put some thin paper in the battery cover..and begone creaking
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Like in the old motorola ....
Yes, this is a bit annoying.
The louder the creak the better
xnifex said:
that's about the only thing that'll work. My guess is the extra room is there in case the battery expands for some odd reason. I just block it out of my mind & scream LALALLALALALALALA when it happens.
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They made the battery cover just a little higher than the battery because after years of using your phone and charging your battery, the battery begins to expand. Its to accommodate the expansion of the battery after a year or so of using your phone. Be happy to hear it!
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They made the battery cover just a little higher than the battery because after years of using your phone and charging your battery, the battery begins to expand. Its to accommodate the expansion of the battery after a year or so of using your phone. Be happy to hear it!
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Are you sure? It would have to expand quite a bit.
I've put a piece of paper in mine for now, fixes the problem nicely and doesn't affect signal or wifi strength (I was worried it might).
It's a bit ridiculous but I rarely remove the back.
I have it too, not too concerned about it or anything though.
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Are you sure? It would have to expand quite a bit.
I've put a piece of paper in mine for now, fixes the problem nicely and doesn't affect signal or wifi strength (I was worried it might).
It's a bit ridiculous but I rarely remove the back.
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You can leave the paper in it for now, but ever 4-5 months or so, pull out the battery and spin it on a flat surface, if it spins, your battery is swelling, which usually comes with age. I'd say after about 1 1/2 years you can buy a new battery if you really need to, but for now, your good!
I'll keep that in mind for the future then, interesting.
Yup I have the issue also. Actually after reading this thread, I wouldn't say its an issue but perhaps a manufacture glitch. Guess we just have to deal with it.
Had this issue with my sensation. When I pressed the bottom right of the screen it creaked and clicked like there was a gap or the battery cover wasn't on the whole way. Funny thing was this started a couple days after having the phone and didn't do this at first. Just exchanged today and new one has no probs atm
Actually for me, the only creaking sound I hear is when I press the buttons on the bottom, especially the home button. But I have to press it kinda hard and towards the bottom left.
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Had this issue with my sensation. When I pressed the bottom right of the screen it creaked and clicked like there was a gap or the battery cover wasn't on the whole way. Funny thing was this started a couple days after having the phone and didn't do this at first. Just exchanged today and new one has no probs atm
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update us in a week if it comes back. Mine started out fine & now has the creaking
I have the black gel skin on mine and I don't have any creaking. That's an option too if you like gel skins. I have to have one. Too worried I'll drop this gorgeous phone.
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I just purchased the PowerSkin silicone skin with built-in battery at my local Tmo store, and it's really cool! The back of the case is itself a 1500 mAh battery, and it is a soft case that fits snugly on the Sensation. There is a connector on the inside of the case to "plug in" the case, so the phone actually believes it is charging from an AC source until the battery is depleted... then of course it switches to the phone's own battery. It adds about 8.5 mm of thickness to the phone when installed.
It's a clever way of making an extended battery and case for the Sensation. Downside is that the back has cutouts for the camera, speaker, and flash, but all lower holes on the back are covered by the battery/case.
Another interesting side effect of this battery-inside-the-case configuration is that battery monitoring apps can't tell whether you're on AC power or on power from this case's battery. (Perhaps someone will discover some way of detecting this configuration and modify a battery/power app to show a realistic estimation of remaining battery time...)
I was reading through other PowerSkin reviews for other phones, and people had previously complained that there was no ability to turn this external battery off, resulting in the phone constantly getting (from my measurements) about a 13-25 mA trickle charge during non-use. On this model, there is a button on the back that if you hold down for 2 seconds, it toggles the battery on/off. Also, if you just press this button normally, it lights up 4 LEDs to show the approximate charge of the battery.
An interesting note is that this changes the location of where you charge your phone. You must now plug your charger in on the RIGHT side of the phone - into the external battery itself. The PowerSkin's circuitry passes through any charging to first charge the phone's own battery, and THEN charge the external battery in the case.
Overall... I like it! See here for photos.
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Nice, I seen that too on tmobile.. how much was it ?!
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808HD2 said:
Nice, I seen that too on tmobile.. how much was it ?!
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It was $59.99. Once I understood that it was essentially an extended battery, I had to try it.
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How thick does it make the phone?
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How thick does it make the phone?
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The product is listed as being "1.95H cm (.77 in)" thick, but this includes the height of the wrap around-sides that wind up going over the side of the Sensation. The Sensation itself is 11.3 mm thick, and the battery back of the case is slightly less thick than the phone itself... I'd put it at 8.5 mm, so the total thickness of the phone now becomes approximately 18.8 mm thick, which I think makes it on par with (perhaps slightly thinner than) other extended battery configurations with a replacement back.
There is negligible height and width added to the sides of the phone -- with the exception of a small area that sticks out on the left of the phone to allow for the case's own power cord to plug into the phone.
See photos here for what it looks like.
I'm not really digging how much the connector sticks out.
And I wish they would of made the cut around the camera and speaker a bit more fitted. I really like how everything else looks on the back cover, but for $59.99, they could done a little more for the overall design...
does it affect cell/data coverage to any degree?
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does it affect cell/data coverage to any degree?
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Interestingly enough, I had two bars where my wife's N1 had no service. But... I didn't take of the case to see if I had two bars without it on. So far, negligible signal impact.
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jdmarko said:
I just purchased the PowerSkin silicone skin with built-in battery at my local Tmo store, and it's really cool! The back of the case is itself a 1500 mAh battery, and it is a soft case that fits snugly on the Sensation. There is a connector on the inside of the case to "plug in" the case, so the phone actually believes it is charging from an AC source until the battery is depleted... then of course it switches to the phone's own battery. It adds about 8.5 mm of thickness to the phone when installed.
It's a clever way of making an extended battery and case for the Sensation. Downside is that the back has cutouts for the camera, speaker, and flash, but all lower holes on the back are covered by the battery/case.
Another interesting side effect of this battery-inside-the-case configuration is that battery monitoring apps can't tell whether you're on AC power or on power from this case's battery. (Perhaps someone will discover some way of detecting this configuration and modify a battery/power app to show a realistic estimation of remaining battery time...)
I was reading through other PowerSkin reviews for other phones, and people had previously complained that there was no ability to turn this external battery off, resulting in the phone constantly getting (from my measurements) about a 13-25 mA trickle charge during non-use. On this model, there is a button on the back that if you hold down for 2 seconds, it toggles the battery on/off. Also, if you just press this button normally, it lights up 4 LEDs to show the approximate charge of the battery.
An interesting note is that this changes the location of where you charge your phone. You must now plug your charger in on the RIGHT side of the phone - into the external battery itself. The PowerSkin's circuitry passes through any charging to first charge the phone's own battery, and THEN charge the external battery in the case.
Overall... I like it! See here for photos.
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I just pulled the trigger as well! Thanks for the info.
anyway we can get pics?
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anyway we can get pics?
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He posted a link withing his post, but since I'm already responding.
http://www.power-skin.com/battery-cases/ap1511sen/htc-sensation.html
i love the idea and the case looks cool. but the that part on the side ruins the entire look. especially if you're paying $60 for it. what is it that is sticking out? oh their site says $10 off and free shipping until the 5th of july for independence day. click on the ad banner.
Totally would buy if not for the side sticking out so far... Very very ugly. Ugly enough for me to not buy it...
is that part that sticks out removable? all the videos (how-to video) and some pics of it do not show that part of the case.
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He posted a link withing his post, but since I'm already responding.
http://www.power-skin.com/battery-cases/ap1511sen/htc-sensation.html
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Saw that but wanted actual live photos, and yea wanted to see what is up with that thing sticking out of the side
That's for the micro USB for the case to the phone. The charge port for the case is on the other side. I think its because the phone charge port is on the side. Powerskin has one for the mytouch 4g and its the same tumor on the case.
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nardone24 said:
Totally would buy if not for the side sticking out so far... Very very ugly. Ugly enough for me to not buy it...
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say thank you to HTC for conveniently placing charging port on the side of the phone instead of on the bottom where it could be so easily covered by cases
The case looked sexy. Until I saw the horror of that thing that sticks out on the side. It's horrible And here I was excited to buy it ASAP. Why did it need to have that thing sticking out!?
Derek0228 said:
The case looked sexy. Until I saw the horror of that thing that sticks out on the side. It's horrible And here I was excited to buy it ASAP. Why did it need to have that thing sticking out!?
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Yea, after I saw that as well, since the phone is not that small either way, with that on the side it mush look horrible.
Derek0228 said:
The case looked sexy. Why did it need to have that thing sticking out!?
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It is just happy to see you
What are the chances that we will see replacement backings sold? Would they only be possible from LG or third parties too? I'd love to see a plastic replacement backing sold, if for no other reason than to have an extra back to use when I'm going out, just replace it at home and head out
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What are the chances that we will see replacement backings sold? Would they only be possible from LG or third parties too? I'd love to see a plastic replacement backing sold, if for no other reason than to have an extra back to use when I'm going out, just replace it at home and head out
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I don't know, but I hope it is soon. I'd love to see some carbon fiber or leather backs being made.
with antennas and other components attached to the back glass wouldn't it be pretty unfeasible to see replacement backs?
What do you mean replace it at home and be out? You realize is screwed in right? It's also got a whole bunch of crap attached to it like antennas and wireless charging stuff.
If you mean like a skin or something, check out Skinomi they already have carbon fiber skins and others for this device.
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I know it has screws but it can still be taken off, its just not "hot swappable" (easy to take off). I'm fairly certain it's still feasible to have different backings available, and maybe the replace it for going out was a little much, maybe its a bit more difficult than that, but to be able to replace it with something made of carbon fibre would be fantastic, just to not worry about the glass. Or even a replacement made of the same stuff for worse case scenario (it breaks). As for antennas and such, of course these would have to be taken into account for and added to any new ones.
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I know it has screws but it can still be taken off, its just not "hot swappable" (easy to take off). I'm fairly certain it's still feasible to have different backings available, and maybe the replace it for going out was a little much, maybe its a bit more difficult than that, but to be able to replace it with something made of carbon fibre would be fantastic, just to not worry about the glass. Or even a replacement made of the same stuff for worse case scenario (it breaks). As for antennas and such, of course these would have to be taken into account for and added to any new ones.
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I suggest you take a look at this: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+4+Teardown/11781/1#s42123
Replacing the back really isn't an option. Skinning it is obviously a different story.
enviii said:
I suggest you take a look at this: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+4+Teardown/11781/1#s42123
Replacing the back really isn't an option. Skinning it is obviously a different story.
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I'd be willing to give up wireless charging and NFC.
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I'd be willing to give up wireless charging and NFC.
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You're acting like the back of the Nexus 4 is hideous or something. It's actually the most beautiful back side I've seen on a phone since the iPhone 4. Cool your jets and don't mess with what you have.
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I would love to see a replacement back that had a 4000mAh battery in it. I don't care if it added 6-8mm of bulk to the back. As long as it had a battery and another set of charging wires for the Qi charger I'd be happy.
I want some POWER!
enviii said:
You're acting like the back of the Nexus 4 is hideous or something. It's actually the most beautiful back side I've seen on a phone since the iPhone 4. Cool your jets and don't mess with what you have.
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No body said anything like that, but let's be honest here, chances are it'll scratch or break, and id like to have a backup, or as the person above said an extended battery thrown in would be super cool, id gladly take an extra 4-6mm for some more juice
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enviii said:
You're acting like the back of the Nexus 4 is hideous or something. It's actually the most beautiful back side I've seen on a phone since the iPhone 4. Cool your jets and don't mess with what you have.
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Why don't you cool your jets before jumping to conclusions? I actually like the back and think it looks nice. However, it is glass and will crack eventually. I'm very careful with my phones and have never had a cracked screen, but accidents do happen. I also don't like how slippery it is. I'm getting a case for it to fix that problem, but just replacing the back with a different material would be nice. Just because YOU don't want a product doesn't mean others don't either.
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Nexus 4 doesn't have a replaceable back and most likely never will... Use a good protective case when going out. I leave a case in my car and use it when I know I'm going out to the bar.
sometimes I joke to myself to tape the edges and the camera/speaker on the back and give the phone a quick once over using FlexSeal (rubber in a can) to protect it. LOL
That cannot be good for heat diffusion.
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enviii said:
I suggest you take a look at this: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+4+Teardown/11781/1#s42123
Replacing the back really isn't an option. Skinning it is obviously a different story.
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That seems hard to you? A proper torx screwdriver and a guitar pick would have the backing off in a hurry.
For those who say the backing is "not replaceable" must not have owned a Galaxy Nexus. At first people said it couldn't be replaced easily but then the white rear housing was released and people started swapping it onto their phones with no problem. And that rear housing requires much more patience and work than the backing of the Nexus 4 does.
I really wouldn't be surprised if we start seeing replacement backings in the near future. Ideally, I would like to see one without glass for obvious reasons. One with kevlar would be FANTASTIC!