General question had anyone located a place to get a LEGIT back cover replacement for the galaxy s4 ? I am looking to get a new back cover for my phone but all the websites sell fakes or Chinese aluminum covers. I cannot find a place to get an original cover. Thanks much.
mikeprius said:
General question had anyone located a place to get a LEGIT back cover replacement for the galaxy s4 ? I am looking to get a new back cover for my phone but all the websites sell fakes or Chinese aluminum covers. I cannot find a place to get an original cover. Thanks much.
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I don't see the official samsung online store selling fakes.
The Samsung site sells batteries buy I didn't see a back cover.
mikeprius said:
General question had anyone located a place to get a LEGIT back cover replacement for the galaxy s4 ? I am looking to get a new back cover for my phone but all the websites sell fakes or Chinese aluminum covers. I cannot find a place to get an original cover. Thanks much.
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Search eBay for "genuine galaxy s4 back cover", and pay via Paypal. At least, if it's a scam, you can open a dispute for selling counterfeit items. If "genuine" does not work for you, try "oem" or "original".
scandiun said:
Search eBay for "genuine galaxy s4 back cover", and pay via Paypal. At least, if it's a scam, you can open a dispute for selling counterfeit items. If "genuine" does not work for you, try "oem" or "original".
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this is probably the best idea. I actually have 3 of them because I've had to send my phone in so many times. They always give me a new one. I don't know why.
bdog2015 said:
this is probably the best idea. I actually have 3 of them because I've had to send my phone in so many times. They always give me a new one. I don't know why.
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Send the phone? What has this to do with the cover?
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Send the phone? What has this to do with the cover?
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whenever I've had to send mine in to the carrier, they always give me a new back cover. Like I said I don't know why they do this.
bdog2015 said:
whenever I've had to send mine in to the carrier, they always give me a new back cover. Like I said I don't know why they do this.
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You requested warranty 3 times? What a bad luck. I don't understand either why they replace the back cover. It may be necessary on the Active version, where you must assure waterproof; or if the cover allows inductive charging which has its own circuitry, but not in the normal version.
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You requested warranty 3 times? What a bad luck. I don't understand either why they replace the back cover. It may be necessary on the Active version, where you must assure waterproof; or if the cover allows inductive charging which has its own circuitry, but not in the normal version.
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ya I've had bad luck with mine
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I haven't had any issues as if late though
Samsung has their own storefront on Amazon. I bought a white battery cover and it was OEM.
http://www.amazon.com/Original-Battery-Samsung-Galaxy-T-Mobile/dp/B00DHADQOW/ref=sr_1_5?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1401075304&sr=1-5
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Samsung has their own storefront on Amazon. I bought a white battery cover and it was OEM.
http://www.amazon.com/Original-Batt..._1_5?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1401075304&sr=1-5
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It's not a Samsung store, it is VaioLab USA. Samsung does not sell directly on third party stores like Amazon, eBay, ThePhoneHouse, etc.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/sp.html?a=B00DHADQOW&s=A36A4FEZPWM919
Yeah, might want to check the rest of that vendor's products. They look fun and interesting, lol.
Sorry I forgot about this thread. I didn't find any genuine back cover. Only 3rd party. That link to Amazon isn't Samsung lol.
I'm leery about buying anything that is not off Samsung's website anymore. I bought a "genuine" spare battery for the Galaxy S4 that turned out to be a fake. It looks different initially, so I just assumed it was a change in packaging, then the battery levels became unstable and dying extremely fast after 2 weeks. I looked online and it was similar to other fakes being sold.
mikeprius said:
Sorry I forgot about this thread. I didn't find any genuine back cover. Only 3rd party. That link to Amazon isn't Samsung lol.
I'm leery about buying anything that is not off Samsung's website anymore. I bought a "genuine" spare battery for the Galaxy S4 that turned out to be a fake. It looks different initially, so I just assumed it was a change in packaging, then the battery levels became unstable and dying extremely fast after 2 weeks. I looked online and it was similar to other fakes being sold.
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I ordered mine from rbconnective.com and everything perfect and legit.
Verizon Wireless shows both black and white available. If you have a corp account, you get 25% off too.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/standard-battery-cover-for-samsung-galaxy-s-4-black/
mikeprius said:
General question had anyone located a place to get a LEGIT back cover replacement for the galaxy s4 ? I am looking to get a new back cover for my phone but all the websites sell fakes or Chinese aluminum covers. I cannot find a place to get an original cover. Thanks much.
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Couldn't find from the Samsung site,maybe just need to get from sellers on ebay or Amazon.
you wont note the difference between fakes and auths.
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Hi guys, sorry for another thread about a white galaxy s cover! So, the situation is that on Ebay I can find a fake white cover for the Galaxy S for around £3-4 (very cheap). Also, I have found a genuine white cover for £8ish from a top seller in Uk so i presume it is genuine. So I wondered which one to go for? I mean, I don't want a cheap one to not fit and be good quality because that would be a waste of money and I would end up purchasing a genuine one! Anybody had a fake cover??? How well do they fit??
Thanks
I bought one. Mine is definitely fake, as 99% of them are if you're getting it off Ebay. It doesn't have the Google sign on the back.
It fits very well, almost perfect. It's slightly larger than the OEM battery cover, maybe a mm or two outward-back. The plastic feels fine. I'd buy it again. For that price, what do you have to lose?
edit: I bought a white battery cover, and a red plastic case: http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqMOKiUE3GS6E42QBN081,hMLg~~0_12.JPG
Looks quite good, the white and red combination.
edit2: Just buy it from the HK seller. Local sellers just buy it from HK by the bulk, and then resell it. You'll likely get the same thing from either.
Great! Ill bear that in mind thanks i think i will order one today!
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I bought white one from this guy http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150696238390&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:GB:1123
It's fake but extra good quality and with google sign
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I bought white one from this guy http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150696238390&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:GB:1123
It's fake but extra good quality and with google sign
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I have the same one.. its look&feel like original
I bougth one on dealextreme a time ago, it seems like the original, also with the google logo on the middle, I will search for the link
UNfortunately i can't post links but i have found a red one that i think is genuine so I might get that instead of white now !
Please post a link without the http:// or PM me the link
I'd like to see this genuine red back plate.
Red cover: youtube.com/watch?v=QS1zcn21DYU
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Red cover: youtube.com/watch?v=QS1zcn21DYU
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Wow that looks well nice, thanks.
Sent from my Galaxy far, far away!
Here is the red cover on amazon! I presume is is genuine as it says - By Samsung
Anyway here is it..... tell me what you think!
www.amazon.co.uk/Crimson-Battery-Ho...HLP8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327140803&sr=8-1
There's a guy doing legit galaxy s backs in black/purple on eBay for like £3 each ... they're from 14 day returns but the 3 I got were mint
@chachi could you post the link please?
if u dont wanna buy a new case u can also tune ur old case with beautiful skins like these:
- cant post links, so i just can give u an example for a great shop: skins4u
i had buy a white skin last week and it just look awe! =)
# sorry if i'm far away from topic but maybe for some people like me, skins are good alternates for tuning ur phone
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@chachi could you post the link please?
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Seller name is headlaneltd
Genuine will all be £8+ for brand new , otherwise all 14 day/used stock or copies which the market seems to be flooded with , unfortunately
I really don't see the problem in fake ones, quality is really good, and the price from the original is quite different. I vote fake
Those white fake covers may look good , but they don't have a sharp click when it's snapped on like the original cover .
So my guess is upon repeated usage of taking and putting back the cover , it might get so loose , that it won't fit anymore
There has been drastic drop in the price for almost 84%, lol. How come the initial price was 60$, that's a fortune for such case.. My job here is done.:angel:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...&qid=1370119183&sr=8-1&keywords=galaxy+s-view
Looks really shady...
Wonder if this would work with a glass screen protector?
I don't think those $10 ones are real.
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Probably fake. They're still $60 on samsung.com.
http://m.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EF-CI950BBESTA
Yes, most likely fake, its sold by "TopEDepot" not even Samsung
JaeKay said:
Yes, most likely fake, its sold by "TopEDepot" not even Samsung
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Samsung Galaxy S4 S-View Flip Cover Folio Case (Black)
by Samsung
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Color: black
From the Manufacturer
Samsung Galaxy S4 S-View Flip Cover Folio Case (Black)
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BW0XZN6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Only Accept Genuine Samsung Products
Beware of Imitations! All authentic Samsung products will have a holographic sticker visible on the product packaging signifying that you have purchased genuine Samsung product. If you receive a product and the sticker is non-existent, has been removed or the packaging appears to have been tampered with, please report this to Amazon immediately.
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Well if it's not, Amazon is allowing a significant ammount of false advertising!!
FYI,
just did some research on this seller and found out that the same seller was selling fake griffin iphone cases. And I'd say this s view cover is also fake.
No harm taking chances though, as amazon has great buyer protection.
Cheers.
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FYI,
just did some research on this seller and found out that the same seller was selling fake griffin iphone cases. And I'd say this s view cover is also fake.
No harm taking chances though, as amazon has great buyer protection.
Cheers.
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You are correct about the complaints regarding the Griffin, however, there are as many postings that indicate the case is original and one alleging to be by persons who worked for Griffin, and apparently believe they are real. WHO KNOWS, and what in the world is Amazon still selling them as advertised when supposedly fake cases are being supplied.??
Someone just posted a video in this section which shows his "OEM" cover puts the phone in S-View mode when the cover is folded back against the phone. Also, his cover has "Samsung" printed on the front top. Neither mine nor the pictures on Amazon have this. Pretty sure the $9.00 are knock-offs (with a magnet problem).
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Eh, I ordered two of them, one to keep brand new for resale with the device in a year and the other to swap between it with the aftermarket wireless receiver in it and the upcoming OEM wireless charging cover.... if it sucks, I'll take it up with Amazon, but I've always wanted one just not the price tag associated with it! I only paid a couple $20's more than the MSRP of the S View cover for the phone itself!
I'll gladly report back with my findings - I'll even bring it in to the local BBY and fit both to compare
EDIT - just received the cases, and they are, in fact, FAKE AS FUUUUUUUUUUU
If you look at amazon now, the s-view case and the flip case are under $10 plus free shipping. And they are Samsung OEM. Shows original price as $59.95.
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I wouldn't pay $10 for an authentic one, lol.
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so cheap... confirm is oem.. china sites alot.
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I wouldn't pay $10 for an authentic one, lol.
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Then you're in the wrong thread and posting unnecessarily - but thanks for your OPINION! We were all very interested in reading it!
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gonna be as fake as dolly parton's boobies, lol.
10 bucks for oem when retail is 59.99, even if it cost 10 bucks to make there is no way the wholesale of that is gonna be that cheap that is unless the guy is in the business of losing money lmao.
either way I'm curious to see what they look like when they come in haha.
galaxy808 said:
gonna be as fake as dolly parton's boobies, lol.
10 bucks for oem when retail is 59.99, even if it cost 10 bucks to make there is no way the wholesale of that is gonna be that cheap that is unless the guy is in the business of losing money lmao.
either way I'm curious to see what they look like when they come in haha.
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They will look just like the $59 ones because they are being sold by Samsung... Manufacturer is Samsung.. They are the same thing.
That's like saying the s4 sold on the same site by Samsung is somehow a cheap knockoff. Do an amazon search of galaxy s4 s-view.
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They will look just like the $59 ones because they are being sold by Samsung... Manufacturer is Samsung.. They are the same thing.
That's like saying the s4 sold on the same site by Samsung is somehow a cheap knockoff. Do an amazon search of galaxy s4 s-view.
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wellllllllllllll....... let me correct some things you just said - this is NOT being sold by Samsung, it's being sold by "TopEDepot," whoever the F that is, it's a vendor on Amazon, read: NOT Samsung. The seller is claiming it is made by Samsung, but we'll all soon find out how true that is, I guess!
EDIT - just received the cases, and they are, in fact, FAKE AS FUUUUUUUUUUU
No OEM Samsung product ever says "Galaxy S IV" on it, not to mention how poorly made the back cover is and the SAMSUNG logo on the back looks like a crappy screen print on the junk cover.... Starting a claim with Amazon to get my money back, oh well, it was worth a shot! I'm loving my S Charging wireless charging battery cover anyways, so it's no big deal, most likely wasn't going to use the S View cover much if at all!
So I know some people out there at first hated the port cover. As being one of them, I initially removed it. Then after seeing countless threads about how you can't do the trade in without it or that you will be charged for it. I looked into replacement parts. At this point it was to early, so I left it alone. Now after some time I looked back into it.
http://www.etradesupply.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900-charging-port-cover.html
Now I know it doesn't sound like a big deal, but this is for the people who did remove it.
Have a good one
Looks like the shipping costs have been fixed.
I highly recommend witrigs for OEM parts.
http://www.witrigs.com/oem-usb-cover-flap-for-samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900f
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I highly recommend witrigs for OEM parts.
http://www.witrigs.com/oem-usb-cover-flap-for-samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900f
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Thanks for the post! Ordered my replacement covers today.
I got 5 locally from china, cost me about USD 0.80 each, if I got just one it would cost me USD 1.20.
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I got 5 locally from china, cost me about USD 0.80 each, if I got just one it would cost me USD 1.20.
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This sounds much reasonable price!
Interesting I followed my original link and it was $2.67. Then again I live in NY. Also the shipping was free.
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I was excited to see that Blue battery cover but lost all excitement when I see a big cheesy "4G" logo on it why can't anyone sell a more accurate knock off or at least the legit OEM ones!
Does Samsung cover this under warranty?
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Does Samsung cover this under warranty?
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I don't think it's covered.
ordered
Just ordered mine thanks
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Does Samsung cover this under warranty?
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Honestly just buy a few of these for a few bucks a piece. Remove the battery cover and you can replace it taking out 1 screw by the battery slot.
No one will ever be able to tell as long as the door is an OEM part and you don't strip/mangle the screw or something crazy as warranty still intact.
So as I have learned my Edge and the Note 4 share nothing but some specs, the back battery covers are different as are the batteries.
Does anyone know if there is a legitimate Samsung Qi battery cover for the edge out yet?
I can find this one for the Note 4 on their website (EP-CN910IBUSTA): http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EP-CN910IBUSTA
But nothing for the Edge. Ebay is littered with them, but I don't trust is if the samsung site doesn't have any.
Or am I being overly cautious and should trust this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/121475910841?lpid=82
Thanks!
i've seen them available. search ebay and amzaon. they are like 47 bucks. i found them while looking for batteries
cvaria said:
i've seen them available. search ebay and amzaon. they are like 47 bucks. i found them while looking for batteries
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Me too, but I'm highly skeptical if samsung.com doesn't have them yet... Any reason a 3rd party would have them before Samsung?
(This is my first samsung device, so have zero experience with them.)
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Me too, but I'm highly skeptical if samsung.com doesn't have them yet... Any reason a 3rd party would have them before Samsung?
(This is my first samsung device, so have zero experience with them.)
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Some of them on ebay are from Samsung . The reason is those are from Samsung Korea, which launched the device 2 months ago, so they have the cover available already
Samsung Korea site has them Those are what being sold on eBay. But for $37+$19 shipping is too steep. I'm sure Samsung US will start selling them pretty soon.
I know this is kind of an old thread but the eBay listings are indeed from Korean Samsung. Got mine today
I bought one through ebay from Korea, and I can tell it works well. I am also using the Samsung Qi charger pad.
TigerDNA said:
I know this is kind of an old thread but the eBay listings are indeed from Korean Samsung. Got mine today
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How is it working out? I have a Qi charger baked into my car and would love to have this as an option. Does the Qi back come with the Samsung Qi base?
People hate pictures so much! Why?..... post pics people......lol
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How is it working out? I have a Qi charger baked into my car and would love to have this as an option. Does the Qi back come with the Samsung Qi base?
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Works great. Had one on my S5 also. It does not come with the base but you should have fiend the Samsung 50% off coupon so you can get that for cheap. I'm using the Qi from my nexus 4
This is just the charging back cover, NOT the flip wallet cover, right?
Can't find a charging flip wallet cover, even on Ebay.
de2000 said:
This is just the charging back cover, NOT the flip wallet cover, right?
Can't find a charging flip wallet cover, even on Ebay.
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Yes it's just a cover. Flip Qi is not released yet.
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Some of them on ebay are from Samsung . The reason is those are from Samsung Korea, which launched the device 2 months ago, so they have the cover available already
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So I ordered the back plus pad on ebay and paid the $20 for shipping. Came in less then a week and after a full day I'm thrilled.
I picked up a qi mini from Best buy for $29 so I can have one at work and one at home.
It works great, and from all I can tell it feels OEM. Not only does the function rock, but it feels much more substantial. After having a HTC M7 and M8, this device felt really cheap. The new back cover greatly improves the form factor.
The back is slightly thicker, it's completely flush with the camera.
Highly recommended!!
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TigerDNA said:
I know this is kind of an old thread but the eBay listings are indeed from Korean Samsung. Got mine today
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does your cove make your phone thicker? i ordered mine and wanted to know if it will fit in my case.
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does your cove make your phone thicker? i ordered mine and wanted to know if it will fit in my case.
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Probably won't fit your car no matter what case it is. It makes it thicker. Its a hair thicker than being flush with the camera.
I know with my note 3, the only case I could use that fit like it was supposed to was a bumper case.
Anyone knows where I can get an Extra Genuine Back Cover for the Note 4? Always good to keep a spare one handy. Samsung USA doesn't sell them though.
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Anyone knows where I can get an Extra Genuine Back Cover for the Note 4? Always good to keep a spare one handy. Samsung USA doesn't sell them though.
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Good Luck, lot's a fake genuine OEM's on eBay. :silly:
Might as well pick one up from the UK. Where's my Warranty?!
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Good Luck, lot's a fake genuine OEM's on eBay. :silly:
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I've bought from this seller and was happy. If it was fake, they did a damn good job of replicating it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Samsung...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3cea8ee8a9