I bought this battery cover replacement from Amazon.
I've seen talk about metal back cover replacements, but this one will work with NFC and won't degrade signal. It has a carbon fiber weave that is soft to the touch while still having significant texture. The texture makes it easier to hold the phone in one hand, holding it in your fingers instead of your palm. It adds a sliver of thickness, but nothing noticeable.
The ring around the carbon fiber is glossy plastic and feels cheaper than the rest of the cover. If this could also be carbon fiber, or something similar to the faux chrome bumper around the device (which I actually like), the cover would be ideal.
All in all, this is a great solution for someone who dislikes the feel of the back of the phone but doesn't want to add any bulk with a case. I also ordered a Spigen Neo Hybrid case, which is great, but I prefer using the phone without a case, as I did with my Galaxy Nexus the whole time I had it.
It looks pretty sick! Do you mind sharing how much you got it for?
Nvm...
Me Gusta!
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i think it's one of these for $8.89
http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Mater...0549707&sr=8-2&keywords=carbon+fiber+s4+cover
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i think it's one of these for $8.89
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This is correct. I couldn't link to it because the above was my first XDA post.
Good Cover
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i think it's one of these for $8.89...
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That's the one I bought. I'm pretty sure it's just textured soft plastic, not carbon fiber, but it actually works out very well. It's pretty resilient to small scratches, and it's highly resistant to fingerprints. It's not slick, and also not rubbery, but a good midpoint in between. I had a Griffin case for an old iPhone made out of identical material and it held up very well over time.
I value thin, so I always carried my OneX without a case and I wanted to do the same with the S4. But the back is slippery, a fingerprint magnet, and, IMO, just not attractive. This fixes those problems.
Thanks for the link and the extra info! I'll most likely be ordering one for myself soon :good:
Holy crap 17-28 days for delivery I ordered one but wow
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Real carbon fiber will degrade signal as well. But if it's not real, it looks pretty close.
Found this one a little more expensive and ships from the u.s so shipping would be faster http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=290924457309
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I've seen talk about metal back cover replacements...........
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.....but not the 10 other threads discussing the SAME battery cover? Is this necessary?
This isn't even REAL carbon fiber, but yet all the threads are posting the same thing on here making me click on it to see if this one is any different than the rest of cheap, Chinese leatherette covers! Seriously, search before creating a new thread about your amazing find that has been around since before the phone launched....
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Real carbon fiber will degrade signal as well. But if it's not real, it looks pretty close.
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Real carbon fiber will NOT degrade signal, who told you that? it isn't conductive, therefore it won't degrade signal.... it's been used thousands of times in other applications, namely with the iThing community, and aside from Antennagate, there has never been one report of signal loss due to real carbon fiber covers being installed!
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Real carbon fiber will NOT degrade signal, who told you that? it isn't conductive, therefore it won't degrade signal.... it's been used thousands of times in other applications, namely with the iThing community, and aside from Antennagate, there has never been one report of signal loss due to real carbon fiber covers being installed!
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I owned the Sector 5 case by ElementCase for my iPhone 5, and it included a CF panel for the back. It destroyed signal and they offered refunds and had to redesign them. It was just a single layer of real CF and it stopped signal.
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I owned the Sector 5 case by ElementCase for my iPhone 5, and it included a CF panel for the back. It destroyed signal and they offered refunds and had to redesign them. It was just a single layer of real CF and it stopped signal.
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From ElementCase's website:
Comprised of four individual CNC machined aluminum links, the perimeter frame is slim, lightweight, and very strong.
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So....... the aluminum on the frame where the antenna runs had nothing to do with it? The same metal that caused ASUS's Transformer Pad Infinity to have a worthless GPS chip inside it because the signal couldn't penetrate it?
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So....... the aluminum on the frame where the antenna runs had nothing to do with it? The same metal that caused ASUS's Transformer Pad Infinity to have a worthless GPS chip inside it because the signal couldn't penetrate it?
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Nope. Because without the CF backplate, the aluminum case did not effect signal. Once you applied the CF sticker, you lost 2 bars. The case wasn't redesigned, they had to just redesign the back sticker so that less CF was used. The plastic corners in the Sector 5 allowed it to not make a complete circuit and it did not effect signal. It was only the CF sticker that did, which is why it was no longer included with the case and the first owners (including myself) were refunded $20 for the faulty backplate.
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You can see from this posts comments, that EC knew about the CF problem, and then rereleased that back plate that you linked to.
http://blog.elementcase.com/2012/10...p-5-iphone-5-case-frequently-asked-questions/
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Nope. Because without the CF backplate, the aluminum case did not effect signal. Once you applied the CF sticker, you lost 2 bars. The case wasn't redesigned, they had to just redesign the back sticker so that less CF was used. The plastic corners in the Sector 5 allowed it to not make a complete circuit and it did not effect signal. It was only the CF sticker that did, which is why it was no longer included with the case and the first owners (including myself) were refunded $20 for the faulty backplate.
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It would be the first and only report of any real carbon fiber phone cover causing any issues, and to that extent, it may have had to do with the resin or adhesives used as opposed to the actual carbon fiber.... I've used it in dozens of situations with custom vehicles where it could have affected signal transmission, both wired and wireless, with many different types of electronic equipment including cell phones, and it hasn't affected a single thing to date! Then again, "saving face" by blaming carbon fiber and simply crediting paying customers would be easier than saying they used a junk resin or adhesive that caused the issue, I don't know what the situation was, very strange....
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Nope. Because without the CF backplate, the aluminum case did not effect signal. Once you applied the CF sticker, you lost 2 bars. The case wasn't redesigned, they had to just redesign the back sticker so that less CF was used. The plastic corners in the Sector 5 allowed it to not make a complete circuit and it did not effect signal. It was only the CF sticker that did, which is why it was no longer included with the case and the first owners (including myself) were refunded $20 for the faulty backplate.
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You can see from this posts comments, that EC knew about the CF problem, and then rereleased that back plate that you linked to.
http://blog.elementcase.com/2012/10...p-5-iphone-5-case-frequently-asked-questions/
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Man they make laptops out of carbon fiber, and they have no issues with wireless connectivity losing signal.
iairecon any
I can't post links yet, but Protech Composites, a carbon fiber manufacturer, has a page called "About Carbon Fiber" that's easily Googleable.
Near the bottom of the page it says:
"Electrical conductivity – carbon fiber composites are an excellent conductor of electricity"
R/C forums are full of advice regarding antenna placement to avoid known signal problems with carbon fiber.
I have no idea if a real carbon fiber back would affect the S4 specifically, but it's absolutely a legitimate area of concern.
driftmania: companies also make laptops that appear to be made entirely out of aluminum. Those companies have done things like placing antennas in bezels or behind plastic cutouts (think iPad) to mitigate the problem.
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Hello everyone,
I just wanted to share a recent modification done to my Nexus 4. Like many people my rear glass basically spontaneously cracked in a spiderweb pattern across the entire surface of the rear glass. Frustrated I looked and looked for a replacement back possibly made of plastic or some other material...anything but glass!
Unfortunately I could not find what I was after, so I ordered a Nexus 4 rear housing with glass. Once it arrived and installed everything was great except I was constantly worried about the glass shattering again. Now that I had the original back off I could experiment a bit. It took me quite a while to chip all the glass shards away. Using a heat gun softened the adhesive and made it a lot easier. Also the wireless charging coil gave extra frustration to the glass removal, as its flexible and quite fragile.
Eventually all the glass was removed. At first I was thinking of going with wood, but after working with a veneer of Brazilian rosewood I realized that the wood was so thin that it was going to be a real pain to work with to get a precision form.
I really like the look of carbon fiber so I searched and found a piece of carbon fiber laminate 1/32" thick (.030" when measured). It came 3" wide and 12" long. I rough cut the basic shape with a band saw and then sanded the edge down to a 2.445" width. I then used a fine hand file to create the arched corners and ends. Eventually I got the perfect shape and then used a carbide end mill to create the holes for camera, flash and speaker holes. I also used a bit larger end-mill to make an inset on the rear side of the camera hole to drop in a new lens protector so that it would end up flush and not interfere with the camera once I installed it.
Finally I used some really nice double sided 3M 468 MP adhesive to bond the new back to the housing.
I was curious about heat dispersion, so I ran the phone through a few stress tests with both the glass and the laminate and the laminate actually came back with a slightly cooler result. So basically without strict data collecting I'd say my concern about heat is null.
I was really pleased with the results and wanted to share. Photo's don't quite do it justice like seeing in person. As you shift the phone in light there is a very dynamic weaved pattern reflecting similar but more intensely that the original glass. It's not as scratch resistant as the original glass but that was not exactly impervious to scratches either. I'm happy knowing there is basically zero chance of shattering. believe me I tried on a scrap piece.
That looks really nice! Be aware that carbon fiber will block/attenuate some signals like WiFi.
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That looks really nice! Be aware that carbon fiber will block/attenuate some signals like WiFi.
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Thanks!
Hmm, I'll do a comparison next to my coworkers Nexus and find out if there's a difference.
Edit: I was not able to notice any discernable difference in signal strength on WiFi or the cell radio in comparison. Basically identical to the non-modded Nexus in signal strength and speed tests. Bluetooth works as it should. I have not tested NFC yet but I will when I get the opportunity.
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Really like what you've done with your nexus 4. Only thing is, when it broke in the first place, why didn't you just put a dbrand vinyl on the back? They look amazing, fit perfectly and it's not too expensive.
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Really like what you've done with your nexus 4. Only thing is, when it broke in the first place, why didn't you just put a dbrand vinyl on the back? They look amazing, fit perfectly and it's not too expensive.
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Thanks. I did put something similar over it but unfortunately there was a crack in the glass right above the camera lens and light would refract through causing photos to come out terrible. Having kids and a new baby just arriving, I can't live without those spontaneous photos when needed on the spot. Otherwise I would have left it with the skin.
Oh and the carbon fiber laminate was only $10.
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Very cool!!! I like it a lot It would be even better to write "nexus" on the rear in the carbon, but i think it could cost a lot.
Where did you get the carbon fiber laminate?
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Where did you get the carbon fiber laminate?
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http://www.mcmaster.com/#8194k52/=oaipze
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http://www.mcmaster.com/#8194k52/=oaipze
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If you plan to keep the phone a while, or resell it, keep the carbon fiber out of the sunlight. Unless they put some sort of UV protection on it? It will fade otherwise.
Looks great though. I have always been a fan of CF. I def give you a +10 for the project.
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If you plan to keep the phone a while, or resell it, keep the carbon fiber out of the sunlight. Unless they put some sort of UV protection on it? It will fade otherwise.
Looks great though. I have always been a fan of CF. I def give you a +10 for the project.
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Thanks. It won't be spending much time in direct sunlight, but I think I'll do a test with a scrap piece and leave it outside and see how it holds up.
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I think you should make more and sell just the carbon fiber part.
SENT FROM MY RAGING NEXUS⁴ ?
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I think you should make more and sell just the carbon fiber part.
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If I had access to a water jet cutter I would definitely do that. Doing it manually by hand takes a lot of time and would drive the cost up more than I think people would be willing to spend.
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If I had access to a water jet cutter I would definitely do that. Doing it manually by hand takes a lot of time and would drive the cost up more than I think people would be willing to spend.
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I get a hard on every time I see carbon fiber Is there a glossy coat over it or is it just the CF so that you can feel the texture? I am quite curious to see the radio reception test results. If they turn out to be minor, please let me know how much you would charge to make one for me. If only I had such skills
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Really like what you've done with your nexus 4. Only thing is, when it broke in the first place, why didn't you just put a dbrand vinyl on the back? They look amazing, fit perfectly and it's not too expensive.
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No, just no! Real CF shall not be replaced with vinyls. NEVER!!!
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I get a hard on every time I see carbon fiber Is there a glossy coat over it or is it just the CF so that you can feel the texture? I am quite curious to see the radio reception test results. If they turn out to be minor, please let me know how much you would charge to make one for me. If only I had such skills
No, just no! Real CF shall not be replaced with vinyls. NEVER!!!
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Haha, I just said vinyl because it would be cheaper and less time consuming than doing the whole replacement thing, but the real CF does look really nice
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Is there a glossy coat over it or is it just the CF so that you can feel the texture? I am quite curious to see the radio reception test results.
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Generally in a carbon fiber laminate the weave is sandwiched between layers of epoxy to hold its form. This provides a smooth semi-glossy surface which also adds to the optical effect of the light bending as your viewing angle changes. There is a very, very subtle texture to it but its mostly smooth in characteristic.
So far I have not noticed a difference in radio reception, I will continue testing. If I had a second nexus with me it would be easy. There are so many environmental factors that make it nearly impossible to compare any current results with the previous glass back.
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Generally in a carbon fiber laminate the weave is sandwiched between layers of epoxy to hold its form. This provides a smooth semi-glossy surface which also adds to the optical effect of the light bending as your viewing angle changes. There is a very, very subtle texture to it but its mostly smooth in characteristic.
So far I have not noticed a difference in radio reception, I will continue testing. If I had a second nexus with me it would be easy. There are so many environmental factors that make it nearly impossible to compare any current results with the previous glass back.
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Yeah I know about the epoxy. I have had car parts molded out of CF. However, some case manufacturers provide an extra glossy layer over the finished product (which I am not a big fan of). But it seems its not the case here.
I am wondering what would happen if the laminate were to be glued to the glass directly. Any ideas?
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Yeah I know about the epoxy. I have had car parts molded out of CF. However, some case manufacturers provide an extra glossy layer over the finished product (which I am not a big fan of). But it seems its not the case here.
I am wondering what would happen if the laminate were to be glued to the glass directly. Any ideas?
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Definitely possible. It would just thicken the phone by about 1/32" which would probably make it a little less than even with the official bumper edge. I would bevel the outer edge in that case so it smooths out with the edge of the phone. I used a rubber based back like this at first with a nice grip to it. It worked great. The only issue i had was was a crack over my camera lens so the glass ultimately needed to be removed.
They make a special epoxy glue specifically for this but the double sided adhesive I used works great. Its more of a gummy adhesive than a tape so it conforms a bit and has great yield strength.
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I'm impressed, looks very clean. Makes more sense than spending money on another glass back.
Hey Everyone!
So, I just bought one of this bumpers, there was not much info online on the fit, which had me on the fence, I pretty much narrowed down to Kewers Aluminium Case (Nicely detailed here ) and the Devilcase Aluminium bumper (Reviewed here but missing shots of the inside and fit of the case ). In the end I veered to the Devilcase, buying from Amazon, as the design seemed more clean to me.
I wanted to find pictures of a black Z1c with a black Devilcase bumper, nowhere to be found! Here is to fixing that.
First, I paid on a Tuesday, and the package came trough to my address at CA Friday the same week, despite USPS saying it would make it the next Wednesday, extra kudos on the shipping speed, with a hat tip to USPS.
Packaging was quite nice, no flimsy cardboard, first quality packaging and good presentation, see here:
The back of the packaging has a reference to "Z1 Compact Series is specifically designed for HTC Butterfly with high quality aluminium alloy.", so we know what file was duplicated to work on the packaging for this
Nagging asides, moving on to the actual case, I wont go trough the contents of the box, you can that see here: http://vimeo.com/92916925
One bright thing is that the box actually includes 2 replacement screws, I hope I dont need them never, but its nice to have 2 chances.
This is why the existing reviews didnt quite cut it for me, the "inside" of the bumper. The buttons are held with some plastic tape and while it looks somewhat shaky, taking into account its only supposed to hold the buttons while you install the bumper. Plus the metal buttons do not hit the buttons on the phone!
The inner side has small soft pieces of foam or some similar material, in several places, mainly where there is a beginning or end of section or a corner, this is one of the things I was looking for on online reviews! I dont want the bumper denting or damaging the phone just because.
Details on the fit of the inside, zoom in! pretty nice design and machining.
(No, I havent used the screen / back protectors that came with the bumper, yes I failed miserably installing that one, nope it doesn't bother me)
Details on the fitting:
Labeling, fair enough, not tacky as "Designed by spSOMEigen in California"
I Really liked the way the Devilcase bumper has a small indent to ease pulling the tabs on the flaps! plus this intent is perfectly centered to them, big kudos to the Industrial Design team.
The speaker looks even better with the case, plus it doesnt get muffled if you rest it on you while watching a video in bed or in a comfy couch, Kewers folks where worried about this and their design shows, the Devilcase gets it done somehow, looking much better IMO.
Plenty of room around the magnetic charger connector, I dont have a dock, so cant tell for the included plate, but seems the bumper has great clearance for allocating the connector.
Lots of space around the headphones connector, so huge plugs shouldnt be a problem, extremely flat connectors also cut it.
A great case, at $57 USD Shipped its definitively on the premium side, but I feel its worth it, you get 2 sets of screen / back protectors, 2 acohol cleaning pads and 2 stickers to peel off any gunk from your screen, 2 sets of back decals (faux carbon fiber and even fauxer leather), spare screws and a microfiber pad.
Heck you even get confirmation from them on their Plus page when your package ships and quick feedback.
Now... should I get the red one too? Looks amazing!
Update:
4 months in, and some drops later, the case is holding up greatly, as expected the material absorbed much / all of the damage, in some cases not even loosing its finish.
nice review bro :good:
thank you for the review, but i still find it a little expensive...can someone find it for a cheaper price?
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thank you for the review, but i still find it a little expensive...can someone find it for a cheaper price?
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Unless you bought directly in Taiwan (Or have friends there), it will be cheaper.
Hey, the power button is easy to push it to wake up ?
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Hey, the power button is easy to push it to wake up ?
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Another concern I had, surprisingly the button became easier to push than without it!
Have you had signal loss with this? Aluminum bumpers are infamous for causing signal degradation.
Of course they're not available now...
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Have you had signal loss with this? Aluminum bumpers are infamous for causing signal degradation.
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From what I read from their website the cutout on top of the phone (Beside the Headphone Jack) on 2nd last picture, "Compared to the Z1 devilcase had better signal reception because of the cutout. However all aluminium case will cause signal degradation and difference only how large is the degradation.
So far I've only seen one aluminium case from (Kickstarter) claimed their case with 0% (or close to 0%) signal loss.
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From what I read from their website the cutout on top of the phone (Beside the Headphone Jack) on 2nd last picture, "Compared to the Z1 devilcase had better signal reception because of the cutout. However all aluminium case will cause signal degradation and difference only how large is the degradation.
So far I've only seen one aluminium case from (Kickstarter) claimed their case with 0% (or close to 0%) signal loss.
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can you provide a link to the alu case on kickstarter ? thank you
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can you provide a link to the alu case on kickstarter ? thank you
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Sorry, should tell you that case only for Iphone. (LINK)
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Sorry, should tell you that case only for Iphone. (LINK)
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ok saw it, seems all the bumpers there are only for iphone.
Hi
Somebody knows how and where can i buy this bumper? On the Amazon is ot of stock .
Brekii
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I havent ran any scientific tests, but I do feel a slight degradation on wifi, cant tell on 3G/4G, there things have been normal.
As for the degradation, a part of my house that is particularly spotty for wifi became more unreliable, but to be fair it was already flaky to begin with.
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Hi
Somebody knows how and where can i buy this bumper? On the Amazon is ot of stock .
Brekii
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I would suggest pinging them directly at their plus page (Referenced in OP), they might have a back order or something.
Since it's a metal case, do you think it would help in chock protection if you drop the phone? I kind of like slim plastic/ruberized cases that will absorb some shock if it lands on a corner for instance.
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Since it's a metal case, do you think it would help in chock protection if you drop the phone? I kind of like slim plastic/ruberized cases that will absorb some shock if it lands on a corner for instance.
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I think the case will just dent, plus there are some soft pads inside of the case, that might take some of the energy, not much as other hybrid cases with metal/plastic thou.
For what it is, the metal should do fine, I rather replace the 50 bucks bumper than having the metal frame dented in my phone
I had this bumper on my phone for a few weeks but took it off due to increased battery drain from the loss of signal. I never did any clear tests but as soon as I took the case off my battery life was normal again and my reception was better. I really wanted to like this case but I already have horrible signal here and this made phone unusable in my garage.
The DevilCase Z1c bumper is restock now.
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Hi
Somebody knows how and where can i buy this bumper? On the Amazon is ot of stock .
Brekii
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I saw this message from Twitter of DevilCase. Only three colors available now.
https://twitter.com/DevilCase_USA/status/499586334994882560
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Somebody knows how and where can i buy this bumper? On the Amazon is ot of stock .
Brekii
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i bought it directly from devilcase, there is a link SHOPPING GUIDE FOR FOREIGNERS on the productpage with screenshots, it works perfectly and they delivered fast to Germany.
http://www.twdevilcase.com/index.php?menu=page&target=sendway
Found this case on Aliexpress.com that promises no signal loss because slots are cut out where each antennae strips are on the phone. Looks amazing. Also says it has a liner on the inside to cushion the phone if dropped.
S6 Edge
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-...e-Case-For-Samsung-Galaxy-S6/32328021917.html
S6
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/S6-2...inum-Bumper-Case-For-Samsung/32328655797.html
I am ordering one but does anyone ordered have any reviews of this case?
Unfortunately that isn't how it works. Those plastic slots aren't really there for the antenna to radiate through. Either they are merely aesthetic, or they are there to break up the metal sides so that they are the right length to actually be part of the antenna themselves. So this case really is going to do nothing to stop any signal degradation.
Oh No, it's our friend Lucky Garden again pushing more China junk.
I do plan to order something like this one, as I was searching for it yesterday. Please give us review, when you get it.
Aww crap, I was hoping it would be a great case. Well I bought one but the good thing is it was only $2.99. When it gets here I will let you know what I think.
It came!!
So the case came today, took about 2 weeks to get it. Not bad I guess with the free shipping.
Things I like about it:
Fits snug, no movement or jiggling in the case
No signal loss, no wifi interference at all
Looks pretty slick, doesn't add bulk, can see the phones beauty
Buttons are very responsive and clicky. Metal buttons, not plastic.
Most cut outs are cut perfectly.
Things I don't like about it:
Minimal lay on the table protection on the front
Back of case presses against glass of phone creating an oil slick effect as seen in my pic below (nothing a matte screen protector can't fix)
Makes phone kind of slippery, feels almost like there isn't a case on the phone.
Headphone jack cutout it very narrow so anything other than original earphones probably won't fit.
All in all I like the case and will use it for work, not bad for a $3.00 case! I am really glad it isn't causing any problems with cell signal or wifi signal. I will probably order other colors in a few days!
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So the case came today, took about 2 weeks to get it. Not bad I guess with the free shipping.
Things I like about it:
Fits snug, no movement or jiggling in the case
No signal loss, no wifi interference at all
Looks pretty slick, doesn't add bulk, can see the phones beauty
Buttons are very responsive and clicky. Metal buttons, not plastic.
Most cut outs are cut perfectly.
Things I don't like about it:
Minimal lay on the table protection on the front
Back of case presses against glass of phone creating an oil slick effect as seen in my pic below (nothing a matte screen protector can't fix)
Makes phone kind of slippery, feels almost like there isn't a case on the phone.
Headphone jack cutout it very narrow so anything other than original earphones probably won't fit.
All in all I like the case and will use it for work, not bad for a $3.00 case! I am really glad it isn't causing any problems with cell signal or wifi signal. I will probably order other colors in a few days!
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I ordered one I think a day or two after you did. So it should be here soon. what about the GPS? Is the signal on that affected much?
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Oh, and as far as the slipperiness goes. I did this with my clear case and it worked pretty well. Most of the time that slipperiness is a combination of the slick plastic and the release agent they used. I started with 2000 grit sandpaper. Then I wet sanded it with 2000 grit. Then I 5000 grits sanded it. Then I used mothers plastic polish. Same thing you use on headlights. And it's much more comfortable to hold without getting that greasy slippery feeling and remaining crystal clear
Nice, I'll do that to help with the feel. My GPS seems to be unaffected as well. Seems like a win on this one to me.
One thing I will say is that the back cover is a pain to get off, doesn't slide off as easy as it goes on. Not a deal breaker but if you like to change your cases often this might be a problem for you.
looks similar to this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Alum...Domain_0&var=470724516067&hash=item27feab9f65
I tried to find it on ali website but couldn't
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looks similar to this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Alum...Domain_0&var=470724516067&hash=item27feab9f65
I tried to find it on ali website but couldn't
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I found it for the S6 Edge http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Luxu...e-For-Samsung-Galaxy-S6-Edge/32340065184.html
It actually looks way better than that one I bought. I might have to look for it for the regular S6.
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I found it for the S6 Edge http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Luxu...e-For-Samsung-Galaxy-S6-Edge/32340065184.html
It actually looks way better than that one I bought. I might have to look for it for the regular S6.
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please post if you find it for us.
[email protected] said:
please post if you find it for us.
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Here it is for the S6
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...For-Samsung-Galaxy-S6/419092_32334833286.html
I might have to order this one!! I wonder how this acts with the cell signal and reception because the one I bought doesnt cause any problems.
BlessedTalent said:
Here it is for the S6
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...For-Samsung-Galaxy-S6/419092_32334833286.html
I might have to order this one!! I wonder how this acts with the cell signal and reception because the one I bought doesnt cause any problems.
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If you want me to guineepig I will lol. I have no experience with this website is it better/more reliaable than ebay?
That's cool, yeah I don't want to put out $20 to find out it doesn't work as well as planned. I have purchased 5 cases over the past 6 years and have never had a problem. The money goes in escrow until you confirm you got your order in satisfactory condition and time. If not the money goes back to you. I pay with my credit card but others use Paypal. I hate Paypal so I don't use them. I thinks it's safe and will continue to order from Aliexpress. Others on this forum have also ordered, they may have some reviews on their experiences.
Ill buy it tonight. I am debating on black on black or back and silver
I just installed a after s reel protector on he back of my phone and the removal of the back of the case is super easy to remove now. I guess that moisture between the glass and the plastic was creating a suction keeping the back of the case stuck to the phone. Not a problem now though.
Really liking how this case feels and looks, most people don't even notice that a case is in my phone which is the whole point of me buying it.
I got this case via eBay and I am very pleased with it. Just what I wanted. I'll make a thread and take pictures later.
Hi All ... I thought I would do a little observation / synopsis of the Glass back on the Note 5.
1st Thing I want to Thank Cory Thackery who posted the fix of the phone stylus here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...how-to-simply-remove-stuck-s-pen-fix-t3188506
It was on another video that Cory was showing how to remove the back and he cracked this one ..... So I asked him to possibly send me the damaged one to make a replacement
He agreed and sent me this So I could Mic. it and make a cast in order to possibly fab a metal or Carbon back...... Thanks for the generosity !
Ok ... I up loaded 10 pictures showing various points of view and showing the mic'ed thickness or actual size...
1. I noticed the actual thickness of the glass back is .5 mm +/- Just 1/10 of a mm thicker than the average glass screen protector
2. There no electronics or antennas or anything on the back cover.... this is good ......otherwise making a new cover would be harder.
3. In actuality, this Glass back is quite fragile being coated with an oleophobic resin coating on the inside and out. The same as a glass screen protector. I added a crack to it by barely flexing it when I was measuring. My guess is when installed on the phone, they engineered this to has collective increased strength once attached to the phone.
4. Basic Measurements are the Following:
• The wall thickness is .53 mm ...
• The Length is roughly just shy of 150 mm
• The width is just shy of 74 mm
• The Camera opening is about 15 mm
• The flash/light is about 12.5 mm
• The Tangent radius 2.85 mm which makes it just shy of a true 90 degree radius ......
• The variances are probably a result of the cleaning/deburring process after casting.
The Double stick tape this used is nothing really special I did not show it but, the adhesive is basically the same as other high grade double stick tape.. The one thing about it is they used a type strong plastic as the body medium.
Looking forward to making a custom back poses a couple of issues ........ If made with Carbon Fiber........ not sure I can really get it that thin so that would mean the back would be slightly thicker somewhere between .75-1mm
If made with Metal I would think the Aluminum 7000 alloy would do it and this could be milled to the tolerances pretty close to the original spec. So, That may be the way to go. The issues with metal the shape can deform over time with abuse so, Need to make sure the metal chosen has excellent shape memory properties
Either way, as I get further into this project I will update as I go. Bear in mind this will be a bit of a slow process, remember most of us are not rich , therefore, we have day jobs, family ......... you know A Life
Thanks for reading, ~~~ oka1
Pretty awesome! Looking forward to following the process of this modification! :good: :highfive:
oka1 said:
Hi All ... I thought I would do a little observation / synopsis of the Glass back on the Note 5.
1st Thing I want to Thank Cory Thackery who posted the fix of the phone stylus here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...how-to-simply-remove-stuck-s-pen-fix-t3188506
It was on another video that Cory was showing how to remove the back and he cracked this one ..... So I asked him to possibly send me the damaged one to make a replacement
He agreed and sent me this So I could Mic. it and make a cast in order to possibly fab a metal or Carbon back...... Thanks for the generosity !
Ok ... I up loaded 10 pictures showing various points of view and showing the mic'ed thickness or actual size...
1. I noticed the actual thickness of the glass back is .5 mm +/- Just 1/10 of a mm thicker than the average glass screen protector
2. There no electronics or antennas or anything on the back cover.... this is good ......otherwise making a new cover would be harder.
3. In actuality, this Glass back is quite fragile being coated with an oleophobic resin coating on the inside and out. The same as a glass screen protector. I added a crack to it by barely flexing it when I was measuring. My guess is when installed on the phone, they engineered this to has collective increased strength once attached to the phone.
4. Basic Measurements are the Following:
• The wall thickness is .53 mm ...
• The Length is roughly just shy of 150 mm
• The width is just shy of 74 mm
• The Camera opening is about 15 mm
• The flash/light is about 12.5 mm
• The Tangent radius 2.85 mm which makes it just shy of a true 90 degree radius ......
• The variances are probably a result of the cleaning/deburring process after casting.
The Double stick tape this used is nothing really special I did not show it but, the adhesive is basically the same as other high grade double stick tape.. The one thing about it is they used a type strong plastic as the body medium.
Looking forward to making a custom back poses a couple of issues ........ If made with Carbon Fiber........ not sure I can really get it that thin so that would mean the back would be slightly thicker somewhere between .75-1mm
If made with Metal I would think the Aluminum 7000 alloy would do it and this could be milled to the tolerances pretty close to the original spec. So, That may be the way to go. The issues with metal the shape can deform over time with abuse so, Need to make sure the metal chosen has excellent shape memory properties
Either way, as I get further into this project I will update as I go. Bear in mind this will be a bit of a slow process, remember most of us are not rich , therefore, we have day jobs, family ......... you know A Life
Thanks for reading, ~~~ oka1
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ooh! i would love an aluminum back plate.
Be sure the metal you choose doesn't interfere with NFC and MST!
I like this. I would jump all over more durable back... What about Titanium?
I know it would cost more but i wouldn't mind.
Ill keep an eye out for this
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Mayonesa said:
I like this. I would jump all over more durable back... What about Titanium?
I know it would cost more but i wouldn't mind.
Ill keep an eye out for this
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I actually thought the same thing 10x the cost and I am not sure there is any real benefit to using it since the back is so small
FYI I did make a mold to see if I can do the carbon Fiber, it looks doable ........ So I am going to try that 1st. Mostly, because I am a bit worried if the back is metal it may interfere with phone reception
oka1 said:
I actually thought the same thing 10x the cost and I am not sure there is any real benefit to using it since the back is so small
FYI I did make a mold to see if I can do the carbon Fiber, it looks doable ........ So I am going to try that 1st. Mostly, because I am a bit worried if the back is metal it may interfere with phone reception
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I would buy a carbon fibre back most likely, that would be epic! xD
I think carbon fiber might interfere with the reception as well since it is conductive.
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I think carbon fiber might interfere with the reception as well since it is conductive.
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It would have to be grounded to have any shielding qualities, wouldn't it? I wouldn't think carbon fiber alone would block reception, it's a mesh so it's not like radio waves can't get through...
except you can make a Faraday cage out of copper mesh. I do know that a few people were playing with carbon fiber cases on the original asus transformer and they had to cut holes to allow the wifi signal to work properly.
I can't find any real info saying carbon fiber makes a particularly good Faraday cage.
The holes in a carbon fiber mesh also should be wide enough for frequency to go through, or so I'd think.
I don't think a carbon fiber cover would halt any signals.
All of my information is anecdotal from other builders. No idea if it will have a negative effect.
im totally support for this guy..
I will buy a back should it become available, in whatever material, mine cracked from a drop smh
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Mine cracked also from a drop. 18 inches high dropped it cracked right across the back.
john21511 said:
Mine cracked also from a drop. 18 inches high dropped it cracked right across the back.
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Yeah i just picked up a $8 Heat gun, now i gotta source a new back somewhere....i guess it'll have to be a sammy replacement part :/
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They are vailable here.... Probably not oem but might be as good
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=181919589270&alt=web
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Is the back easy to replace?
My N5 is naked all the way. My N4 naked too and just sold it after having it for 1.3 yrs. Never dropped.
I'd pay 40$ for a nice glass and metal back door if it didn't affect the phones profile at all. With a lot of people sticking with the note 4 I assume a lot of them would also be willing to spruce it up a bit. I've found one shady eBay seller with metal back doors but nothing else, it seems like an easy accessory to make that anyone who keeps their phone naked would like.
agree totally. I'd love a direct replacement. Not after carbon, but maybe just a different texture like the new moto x. Alternatively there are skins, but they are fragile.
I'm not upgrading (previously I've had every note model from pre order) so will stay with the 4 until something amazing is released. Was waiting for the LG G4 pro but if the v10 is what they release, I may avoid it. So customising my device would be good - with NFC!. I don't use a case so would appreciate anything offered - leather/wood/pattern etc. Quite liking the zenfone back!!!:silly:
http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung/...leather-motif-battery-replacement-cover-case/
Probably because of the Note 4 design, since top and bottom of it is not plain at all. It's a bit rounded and there's a little protuberance where the headphone jack is located. It's hard to imitate that design in a metal case (and impossible with glass). There're some metal back doors but most people who bought them are claiming that it doesn't fit very well in those areas indicated in the beginning of this reply.
This one is made of metal and tempered glass: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Luxu...est=201526_4,201527_1_71_72_73_74_75,201409_2
Looks nice, but it's a bit too thick to me. There's the same model but instead of a case it actually replaces the battery cover (you have to take it off first to put the case on it) that fits perfectly in the phone and is much more thinner, but I can't find it atm.
Not sure how "nice" these are, but there are a few out there..
http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...20150919002705&SearchText=note+4+battery+door
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http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free...est=201526_3,201527_4_71_72_73_74_75,201409_1
You will not find a glass battery door (back cover) because it needs to flex when you remove the cover. If it were glass it would shatter after several attempts. As for a metal battery door, it would kill reception.
There's hundreds of battery doors for the Note 4 on Amazon. There's brushed metal, wood, etc.