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Plasti-Dip'd my battery cover.

For those of you that aren't familiar with Plasti-dip, it's basically rubber in an aerosol can. It dries matte black in color and it's rubber, so of course, it's nice and grippy . It doesn't hurt that it looks good either. And if you decide you don't want it anymore, it peels off like a piece of tape. It really is amazing stuff.
http://imgur.com/a/6AL5c
In the top pic, you can vaguely make out the verizon logo, but it's nothing a second coat can't fix.
I'm going to walk around with like I normally would and check out the wear to decide if additional coats are necessary.

I never thot about that haha I stay plastic dipping my maros hood but never thought about phone haha
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POL3ND said:
For those of you that aren't familiar with Plasti-dip, it's basically rubber in an aerosol can. It dries matte black in color and it's rubber, so of course, it's nice and grippy . It doesn't hurt that it looks good either. And if you decide you don't want it anymore, it peels off like a piece of tape. It really is amazing stuff.
http://imgur.com/a/6AL5c
In the top pic, you can vaguely make out the verizon logo, but it's nothing a second coat can't fix.
I'm going to walk around with like I normally would and check out the wear to decide if additional coats are necessary.
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Interesting. I just picked up the S3 and I feel like I have to hold it with two hands at all times so I don't drop it. I'll be interesting to hear how your fix stands up to day to day use.

Looks good.. i'm really considering doing this to mine now

Looks...interesting. Would a phone skin would stick to it? I am tired of my pebble blue battery cover and blue themes. Black looks great with everything.

how does it affect reception, if at all?

Looks pretty cool. What is the cost of plastidip compared to a stock back panel?
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Nice work.
No drips and it looks very smooth with slight texturing.
Even though the S3 is smooth it's still has a little grip to it.
I liked the S2 textured back cover, as well as the grippy Evo 4G, but you seem to have found a nice diy fix
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ricecake2000 said:
Looks pretty cool. What is the cost of plastidip compared to a stock back panel?
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Found this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000LNOOEO/ref=redir_mdp_mobile
But you can search around for maybe a better price, and read reviews on durability.
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markkal123 said:
how does it affect reception, if at all?
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I would say that rubber, silicone, etc. wouldn't affect reception at all.
Metal, aluminum, etc. would though.
Or metallic substances embedded in a substance which otherwise wouldn't affect reception.

ricecake2000 said:
Looks pretty cool. What is the cost of plastidip compared to a stock back panel?
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You can find a can at Home Depot or Lowes for like 8 bux. Comes in black, white and yellow.
The one coat job didn't hold long. It started to pull up along the edge. So i'm thinking a quick spray around the edge up into the underside should secure it a bit better (might also fix that creak noise near the volume rocker ). The thinner the better so as to not obstruct the snaps. Will update when completed

Just got a can of black for 5.95 at home depot.
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i'm really considering doing this to mine now

I just sprayed the exoskeleton of my trident case. So far it feels pretty grippy.
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I did this to my commuter case and it peeled off in 2 weeks.

blown..keep it off the concrete, itll last longer :good:
ive been plasti dipping for about 2 years now - excellent ****

Biker1 said:
Nice work.
No drips and it looks very smooth with slight texturing.
Even though the S3 is smooth it's still has a little grip to it.
I liked the S2 textured back cover, as well as the grippy Evo 4G, but you seem to have found a nice diy fix
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Found this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000LNOOEO/ref=redir_mdp_mobile
But you can search around for maybe a better price, and read reviews on durability.
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I would say that rubber, silicone, etc. wouldn't affect reception at all.
Metal, aluminum, etc. would though.
Or metallic substances embedded in a substance which otherwise wouldn't affect reception.
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What a steal and you can then use it for other things. Saw some people use it for their bike windscreens.
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Transparent plastic spray. Does this exist? I like how my case looks but would like it to have more grip like other comments here have mentioned. Any help?

Stupifier said:
Transparent plastic spray. Does this exist? I like how my case looks but would like it to have more grip like other comments here have mentioned. Any help?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000LNN11G

Awesome idea! Nice to see the DirecTV remote in the background!!!
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did you spray just the outside of the back cover? i'm just a little worried of my battery getting a little hot and having the plasti-dip melt into the back of the phone... no issues so far? it is a great diy idea, and i'm gonna try it on my extended battery cover. i can't find a decent case at a reasonable price and the 6$ for a can of plast-dip is perfect.
BTW, being a NYer, i blow thru the soles of my sneakers. Plasti-dip +shoe goo= almost brand new soles...

You all should just use Rhinoliner like for a truck bed.. Haha.. Plenty of grip then and no peal
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Plasti Dipped Battery Cover

For those of you who don't like how your phone feels, but do not want a cover, here is a wonderful solution. I bought a can of "plastic dip" online and sprayed my cover. It feels wonderful. Mine looks a bit inconsistent, but if you apply the right amount of coats yours could look better. It is also very thin and removable. All you have to loose is he cost of the rattle can.

lt4mula said:
For those of you who don't like how your phone feels, but do not want a cover, here is a wonderful solution. I bought a can of "plastic dip" online and sprayed my cover. It feels wonderful. Mine looks a bit inconsistent, but if you apply the right amount of coats yours could look better. It is also very thin and removable. All you have to loose is he cost of the rattle can.
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Many people have tried it, but in the end, it will start peeling off within a day or two, especially since the phone is often take in and out of pockets, where the corners of the cover is stressed, the rubber will come off. And that was after 4-5 coats.
It does feel amazing though, I just wish it lasted longer than a couple of days.

Best off would be buying a cheap but non-glossy back cover, maybe one that imitates the S4's brushed aluminum style side.

I'm very interested in this. If anyone finds a non glossy battery cover, please let me know!!!

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Deluxe-Chrome-Metal-wire-drawing-series-battery-back-cover-case-for-Samsung-galaxy-s4-i9500-free/865402025.html
These look interesting..

ilabs said:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Deluxe-Chrome-Metal-wire-drawing-series-battery-back-cover-case-for-Samsung-galaxy-s4-i9500-free/865402025.html
These look interesting..
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There are plenty of those here in Hong Kong, unfortunately, those are also super slippery, and sometimes they don't even fit all that well. I wish they should just make a rubberized backing with the same grippy materials they make cases with... or I just wish plastidip would last longer...

Just get a full body skin from xtremeguard. I had one on my Note 2 and it eliminated the slippery issues.

http://www.ebay.com.sg/sch/i.html?_...nkw=galaxy+s4+battery+door&_sacat=0&_from=R40
http://www.ebay.com.sg/sch/i.html?LH_PrefLoc=2&_nkw=galaxy+s4+battery+cover
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ilabs said:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Deluxe-Chrome-Metal-wire-drawing-series-battery-back-cover-case-for-Samsung-galaxy-s4-i9500-free/865402025.html
These look interesting..
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If you're interested in those metal covers, do take note that wireless charging does not work through those... in case you plan to install a wireless-charging coil behind it in future.

chiefroastbeef said:
Many people have tried it, but in the end, it will start peeling off within a day or two, especially since the phone is often take in and out of pockets, where the corners of the cover is stressed, the rubber will come off. And that was after 4-5 coats.
It does feel amazing though, I just wish it lasted longer than a couple of days.
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When I first read your reply I thought, "no way, it is on there like it was meant to be." Then I pulled my phone out of my pocket and a corner of the coating picked up.
Oh well. My Spoogin... Spengin... Spfjdksal;jfd,(however it is spelled) hybrid case will be here tomorrow anyway.

lt4mula said:
When I first read your reply I thought, "no way, it is on there like it was meant to be." Then I pulled my phone out of my pocket and a corner of the coating picked up.
Oh well. My Spoogin... Spengin... Spfjdksal;jfd,(however it is spelled) hybrid case will be here tomorrow anyway.
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Yea, it really really got my hopes up when I first sprayed it on, it looked and felt so good and solid.. but then a day later...

MasK said:
http://www.ebay.com.sg/sch/i.html?_...nkw=galaxy+s4+battery+door&_sacat=0&_from=R40
http://www.ebay.com.sg/sch/i.html?LH_PrefLoc=2&_nkw=galaxy+s4+battery+cover
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If you're interested in those metal covers, do take note that wireless charging does not work through those... in case you plan to install a wireless-charging coil behind it in future.
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Yes, I'm aware of that issue. But wireless charging hasn't come up to my real-life usage expectations yet..

Replacement back

I was looking to replace the plastic back on my S4 SGH-i337 and I saw that the i9500 has replacement backs that are brushed aluminium. Would that fit onto the SGH-i337? I just want to get rid of the AT&T logo on the back and get a more durable feeling back on it all together.
Here's the i9500 replacement. Thanks in advanced.
Edit* I cannot post outside links as I don't have 10 posts. I've just been sitting on this account lurking rather than posting and that's bitten me in the ass.
Instead here's what to search for on amazon.
"GINOVO Brushed Metal Aluminum replacement back cover Housing Battery door Compatible for Samsung i9500 Galaxy SIV S4 (Grey)"

I have no any samsung phone

zeeshanaayan07 said:
I have no any samsung phone
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oh..okay, thanks.

YES it will fit, All of them are the same exact size and shape on the outside. but i would not recommend the aluminum back cover
Signal Strength degraded
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2309103

johnishate said:
I was looking to replace the plastic back on my S4 SGH-i337 and I saw that the i9500 has replacement backs that are brushed aluminium. Would that fit onto the SGH-i337? I just want to get rid of the AT&T logo on the back and get a more durable feeling back on it all together.
Here's the i9500 replacement. Thanks in advanced.
Edit* I cannot post outside links as I don't have 10 posts. I've just been sitting on this account lurking rather than posting and that's bitten me in the ass.
Instead here's what to search for on amazon.
"GINOVO Brushed Metal Aluminum replacement back cover Housing Battery door Compatible for Samsung i9500 Galaxy SIV S4 (Grey)"
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Based on what I've read regarding metal backplates for phones... It's best to avoid them as they will hinder your cell reception.
I guess it's along the line of a Faraday Cage.

Hotbread said:
Based on what I've read regarding metal backplates for phones... It's best to avoid them as they will hinder your cell reception.
I guess it's along the line of a Faraday Cage.
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nismo35 said:
YES it will fit, All of them are the same exact size and shape on the outside. but i would not recommend the aluminum back cover
Signal Strength degraded
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2309103
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Dang, I'm just looking for something to put on the backplate that feels a little bit more sturdy than the original back. Any idea what would be the best recommendation for that stuff.

johnishate said:
Dang, I'm just looking for something to put on the backplate that feels a little bit more sturdy than the original back. Any idea what would be the best recommendation for that stuff.
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u can get a TPU style case? or a bumper? I really like the aluminum bumpers. i have a total of 4. haha. i did a review of those if u want it LMK

nismo35 said:
u can get a TPU style case? or a bumper? I really like the aluminum bumpers. i have a total of 4. haha. i did a review of those if u want it LMK
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I have the Ringke Fusion. But I'm not a huge fan of it. Yes I'd love to see the reviews. Which is your favorite and most fair price for quality.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2309103

nismo35 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2309103
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How did yours do as far as reception? Any loss in that at all or does it seem to stay around the same?

Sorry if I'm hijacking your thread but this seemed applicable. Does anyone know of a white replacement back that are grippier or have a bit more texture than the stock one? I know they made black soft touch replacement backs for the S3. And no I don't want to use a case.

johnishate said:
How did yours do as far as reception? Any loss in that at all or does it seem to stay around the same?
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signal strength plummeted. I threw out the battery covers
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robotphood said:
Sorry if I'm hijacking your thread but this seemed applicable. Does anyone know of a white replacement back that are grippier or have a bit more texture than the stock one? I know they made black soft touch replacement backs for the S3. And no I don't want to use a case.
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i dont think that they do

robotphood said:
Sorry if I'm hijacking your thread but this seemed applicable. Does anyone know of a white replacement back that are grippier or have a bit more texture than the stock one? I know they made black soft touch replacement backs for the S3. And no I don't want to use a case.
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Look here:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Whol...-for-Samsung-SIV-S4-I9500-A368/950340418.html

Try one of these. They dont appear to be soft touch though. Only other backs I found that werent oem or aluminum. Thinking of trying one since I hate the black mist back.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CQQYILI/ref=aw_d_var_2nd_wireless_img?vs=1
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[Q] note 4 and battery extended etc...

Hi there just been using my exynos note 4 for a few days now...love it. And the battery is good for a stock. But I am now investigating if there is any good other options and if anyone's found any good ones? Zero lemon looks like a brick so really don't want that. Hyperion I can't buy as I'm not in the US . I was wondering also if any of the bigger batteries fitted in the nice cases like spigens? That type of thing? I know the fast charge is a nice feature too maybe I could even use that suppose but a little more juice would be great!

I got the zero lemon and i love it ill take the size for the battery life anyday
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And it charges pretty fast to buy you have to turn off the fast charging or it will mess it up over time

terpin32 said:
I got the zero lemon and i love it ill take the size for the battery life anyday
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And it charges pretty fast to buy you have to turn off the fast charging or it will mess it up over time
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Hyperion gives you that battery life AND doesn't make your phone into a brick. Sometimes I don't realize I'm using an extended battery, looks great!

Isn't it like 8500msh?

btort1 said:
Hyperion gives you that battery life AND doesn't make your phone into a brick. Sometimes I don't realize I'm using an extended battery, looks great!
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you have this battery? Will an otterbox type case fit with this battery and cover?

Its about twice as think as the stock one so i dint think it will without modding the case

jrobinsky said:
you have this battery? Will an otterbox type case fit with this battery and cover?
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too thick for an otterbox

i actually have an ashield but im assuming it wont fit that either.

Unfortunately I'm outside the US and I have not found a way to buy the hyperion yet. And I don't want to wait for my uncle coming in May from Chicago . My ideal would be spigen neo metal case and maybe the anker 6500 if it would fit but I'm thinking it won't ...also thinking that hyperion doesn't protect the sides as well...

Can you get a zerolemon?

terpin32 said:
Can you get a zerolemon?
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I had a zero on my s3 but that 10000mah note 4 one is way too big for me unfortunately.
Hmmm just seen spigen neo cases supposedly scratch the metal on sides of note 4 too argh...So weird how no one makes a spigen type case with an extended battery in it. Hyperion is the best looking but still not amazing and no sides to it ...still searching...

Does ANYTHING stick to this phone?

I'm trying to attach a magnetic plate (for a vent mount) to the back of my honor 8, and this glass surface is like magic, nothing will stick to it! The double-sided tape that came with the plate held for about 5 seconds; hot-glue (my usual fool-proof solution) popped off instantly. Super-glue doesn't bond to the glass.
Has anyone found a reliable way to attach things to the back glass?
(Side note: Pretty as the glass case is, I would never buy buy a phone with it again. Too slippery and too fragile, I cracked the back glass within 2 days of getting the phone.)

Put it inside a case..... Not pretty but then again gluing something on the back isn't either.

Hampa_D said:
Put it inside a case..... Not pretty but then again gluing something on the back isn't either.
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Lol. No doubt. Try Amazon. There are some great deals on good lookin cases.
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https://www.amazon.com/Huawei-Cell-Phone-Case-Honor/dp/B01K5FSAF6
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This is a nice one too.
https://www.amazon.com/Huawei-MicroP-Frosted-Shield-Compatible/dp/B01J9K2OLE

Tmobilefan906 said:
Lol. No doubt. Try Amazon. There are some great deals on good lookin cases.
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https://www.amazon.com/Huawei-Cell-Phone-Case-Honor/dp/B01K5FSAF6
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This is a nice one too.
https://www.amazon.com/Huawei-MicroP-Frosted-Shield-Compatible/dp/B01J9K2OLE
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I did it with a simple black tpu case from AliExpress on my moto x style, a metal plate under the case and on a magnet vent holder in the car, worked great could barely notice the plate.

Florp said:
I'm trying to attach a magnetic plate (for a vent mount) to the back of my honor 8, and this glass surface is like magic, nothing will stick to it! The double-sided tape that came with the plate held for about 5 seconds; hot-glue (my usual fool-proof solution) popped off instantly. Super-glue doesn't bond to the glass.
Has anyone found a reliable way to attach things to the back glass?
(Side note: Pretty as the glass case is, I would never buy buy a phone with it again. Too slippery and too fragile, I cracked the back glass within 2 days of getting the phone.)
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Silicon case and a slim magnet in the back.
But I wouldn't use magnets as it might mess up with the sensors. I´m just guessing here...

zinko_pt said:
Silicon case and a slim magnet in the back.
But I wouldn't use magnets as it might mess up with the sensors. I´m just guessing here...
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The plate you put under the case is just metal and the magnet is on the holder you stick in the vent of your car. Sensors seems to work without any issues.

Hampa_D said:
The plate you put under the case is just metal and the magnet is on the holder you stick in the vent of your car. Sensors seems to work without any issues.
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Anyway I'm not risking it. I know a few people who use magnets, but it's too much money to risk it.

Hampa_D said:
I did it with a simple black tpu case from AliExpress on my moto x style, a metal plate under the case and on a magnet vent holder in the car, worked great could barely notice the plate.
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That's a nice and simple solution.
Won't the metal plate worsen your connectivity? That is why there are 'antenna lines' on many recent phones right?

miva2 said:
That's a nice and simple solution.
Won't the metal plate worsen your connectivity? That is why there are 'antenna lines' on many recent phones right?
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It's not noticeable if there's any connection drop. At least from the people I know. Also it's only for car mount purposes.

miva2 said:
That's a nice and simple solution.
Won't the metal plate worsen your connectivity? That is why there are 'antenna lines' on many recent phones right?
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No I have no issues at all it works, costs 2 bucks from AliExpress.

Hampa_D said:
No I have no issues at all it works, costs 2 bucks from AliExpress.
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I personally would go for the clip ones with the windshield suck cups, but it comes down to personal preference.