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http://www.ebay.com/itm/300901208887?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Looks pretty legit, all the mold markings under the door look exactly like the stock one.
Be aware of these covers. You don't know what material they are made of, that could result lost in signal (GPS,Network, NFC etc...).
I have experienced with the after market covers. Bought 2, not the one you mentioned above. They came with very good fit and nice. But I did the cover swap test. With the original cover, my GPS lock in second, my network is 4G LTE. With the after market cover My GPS took 1 minute to lock and wandering, my network signal drop to 3G and worst 2G sometime in the same location.
They look nice but make your phone useless.
that cover looks legit, I've got a set of white/black i9500 ones just like that, and a set of Sprint ones, even has the white sticker inside that says SPRN my ATT one says ATT on the inside.
personally my favorite one is the Sprint version, the "samsung" and galaxy S IV" are written on the back with no sprint branding on it. But the i9500 Chrome Samsung words are my next favorite though I like the Galaxy S IV logo on it too bad they left it out on the i9500 version.
btw, no reception problems with it.
LOL...did you even look at the pictures?
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Be aware of these covers. You don't know what material they are made of, that could result lost in signal (GPS,Network, NFC etc...).
I have experienced with the after market covers. Bought 2, not the one you mentioned above. They came with very good fit and nice. But I did the cover swap test. With the original cover, my GPS lock in second, my network is 4G LTE. With the after market cover My GPS took 1 minute to lock and wandering, my network signal drop to 3G and worst 2G sometime in the same location.
They look nice but make your phone useless.
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i got this a week or 2 ago. seems the seller changed the picture but it has a Samsung logo right below the camera holes
mine fits perfectly and doesnt interfere with nfc or anything at all
http://www.ebay.com/itm/11106772736...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
galaxy808 said:
that cover looks legit, I've got a set of white/black i9500 ones just like that, and a set of Sprint ones, even has the white sticker inside that says SPRN my ATT one says ATT on the inside.
personally my favorite one is the Sprint version, the "samsung" and galaxy S IV" are written on the back with no sprint branding on it. But the i9500 Chrome Samsung words are my next favorite though I like the Galaxy S IV logo on it too bad they left it out on the i9500 version.
btw, no reception problems with it.
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I just bought a White Sprint cover for my black S4, I like the Samsung and S4 logos
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I bought a Ringke Fusion Hybrid case and removed the original back cover all together. It looks rather nice.
My ideal one would only have "Galaxy S4" on the back. I don't get why the non-carrier ones don't have it.
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My ideal one would only have "Galaxy S4" on the back. I don't get why the non-carrier ones don't have it.
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The sprint version looks the best, that's the one I want.
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cproaudio said:
I bought a Ringke Fusion Hybrid case and removed the original back cover all together. It looks rather nice.
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actually a sweet idea.. but wont the battery knock loose?
The wireless charging back from Samsung I bought doesn't have any carrier branding.
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actually a sweet idea.. but wont the battery knock loose?
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No the battery will not get knocked loose because the case is not backless. It's just clear and sits at max 1MM from the battery. I have since installed a wireless charging acceptor and that further reinforce the battery in its place.
Clearly you aren't the brightest person.
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Do you know any place that is selling a back housing for the S4, that looks like the back of the note 3?
You asking a product that non existent. Most of those manufacturers even don't know how it feels and most of them no ideas like this. Maybe in future, it really look possible because the same camera & led positions on back of S4
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pham818 said:
Do you know any place that is selling a back housing for the S4, that looks like the back of the note 3?
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I've been looking for back plate replacements lately as well. I specifically want a leather one.
I found this one on Amazon, but I want white: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...veASIN=B00CILRQO2&linkCode=shr&tag=guttcom-20
hmm alright, thanks!
There's one here, not real leather though.
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There's one here, not real leather though.
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The one on Note 3 isn't real leather as well
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The one on Note 3 isn't real leather as well
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do you prefer s4 or ip5?
me too
Patiently waiting for some company to make an S4 version of the stitched Note3 back cover... :crying:
I've had this 'faux leather/chrome trim' case for a month; and it's a bit better than the black plastic version someone posted above (had that one too) - ebay search: "Silver Frame Black PU Leather Battery Door Back Cover Case For Galaxy S4 i9500"
yeah, this would be nice :good:
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Patiently waiting for some company to make an S4 version of the stitched Note3 back cover... :crying:
I've had this 'faux leather/chrome trim' case for a month; and it's a bit better than the black plastic version someone posted above (had that one too) - ebay search: "Silver Frame Black PU Leather Battery Door Back Cover Case For Galaxy S4 i9500"
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This thread has it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471333
Not exactly the same, but close to it.
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The note 3 has been out for a while now. Anyone seen any backs for the S4?
http://www.fonearena.com/blog/94893...-s4-mini-go-black-with-faux-leather-back.html
I don't really care if it looks identical to the official one, I just want a backplate with a better grip (without having to resort to cases.) So far I've only been able to find cheap Chinese/Taiwanese crap where the "leather" sticker starts to peel off in a week. I would've thought that Samsung releasing "faux-leather" back on Note 3 would be a kick in 3rd-party accessory market.
Chahk said:
I don't really care if it looks identical to the official one, I just want a backplate with a better grip (without having to resort to cases.) So far I've only been able to find cheap Chinese/Taiwanese crap where the "leather" sticker starts to peel off in a week. I would've thought that Samsung releasing "faux-leather" back on Note 3 would be a kick in 3rd-party accessory market.
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Any links to which you've bought to know to stay away from? Thanks!!
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Elloco305 said:
Any links to which you've bought to know to stay away from? Thanks!!
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I haven't actually purchased any, but reviews on Amazon (1 and 2 star ones) usually tell you what to not buy.
Chahk said:
I haven't actually purchased any, but reviews on Amazon (1 and 2 star ones) usually tell you what to not buy.
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Yeah I get you. Thanks though. we need leather backs asap lol
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faux leather will come in different colors like white:
oh, no links jet. will add later
I have found a marketplace that sells them and have ordered one direct from S. Korea. Keep your eyes on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646803&page=5
I self-appointed myself as the guinea pig in the purchase after I found a seller, so I'm asking that no one else order one until I can confirm that it is, indeed, the real deal. I estimate that I should have the back plate by, at the latest, mid next week due to EMS shipping and by it going through customs.
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I have found a marketplace that sells them and have ordered one direct from S. Korea. Keep your eyes on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646803&page=5
I self-appointed myself as the guinea pig in the purchase after I found a seller, so I'm asking that no one else order one until I can confirm that it is, indeed, the real deal. I estimate that I should have the back plate by, at the latest, mid next week due to EMS shipping and by it going through customs.
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Awesome, keep us posted!
The site mentions $14.xx though, is this in Euro?
Hi. I cracked the glass on my S4, and cant seem to find any replacement parts on the internet which are original.
Is it at all possible to get an original screen glass, and if not - Where would be the smartest to buy an non-original if considering quality?
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Hi. I cracked the glass on my S4, and cant seem to find any replacement parts on the internet which are original.
Is it at all possible to get an original screen glass, and if not - Where would be the smartest to buy an non-original if considering quality?
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My kid cracked his phone as well. Went to this lil kiosk in the mall and they cost like 150 to fix. Better off going thru the asurion to get a new phone.
I'm also interested, there's no way to find any information of the screen quality on the Internet as far as I can see.
I'd like just the glass as the phone works well, don't mind trying to replace it with tutorials available.
A friend of mine actually broke his screen and found a place to buy a replacement. He has the Sprint variant... I doubt they're not compatible... I'll ask him and see what I can find!
I have replaced a glass (on a separate phone) and glass+digitizer both purchased from etradesupply dot com. Their stuff seems to be legit OEM. I recommend them.
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I have replaced a glass (on a separate phone) and glass+digitizer both purchased from etradesupply dot com. Their stuff seems to be legit OEM. I recommend them.
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Ah, I was wrong, he literally only needed the outside glass so.... that's why it was so cheap. Sorry!
But that site looks like they have legit stuff.
At SSC very Expensive
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Hi. I cracked the glass on my S4, and cant seem to find any replacement parts on the internet which are original.
Is it at all possible to get an original screen glass, and if not - Where would be the smartest to buy an non-original if considering quality?
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You can buy from witrigs.com. I heard it from other members who bought the replacement parts of Sony Xperia Z1 from here. It seems not bad.
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I have replaced a glass (on a separate phone) and glass+digitizer both purchased from etradesupply dot com. Their stuff seems to be legit OEM. I recommend them.
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Thanks! I ordered from there (with OEM clear LCD adhesive and tools), it seems legit OEM indeed
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Thanks! I ordered from there (with OEM clear LCD adhesive and tools), it seems legit OEM indeed
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Good luck. If you are doing just the glass, just remember to take your time. The adhesive on the OEM glass is quite a pain to remove but it can be done without damaging the digitizer. Slow and steady! :good:
I replaced my severely cracked screen with a $6 replacement off ebay. Slooooow, steady process to remove the original screen being stuck to the digitizer with a clear adhesive. There are several videos on youtube to demonstrate the process. The new one works fine, although it is a little more reflective than the original. The touchscreen works well, but perhaps slightly less sensitive than before. A nice touch of the new screen is that the Back & Menu buttons are now blue, which looks good and is less bright than it used to be, which is an upgrade, to me. I'd say it leaves the phone about 95% as good as as it was before I dropped it. To me, well worth it to save $170 to extend the life of the phone until the S6 or S5 Prime or LG G3 or whatever phone is a big enough upgrade to make me jump. I did have a Note 3 for 9 days and it was epic, noticeably better than the S4 in pretty much every aspect, except that it was simply too big to deal with on a daily basis. But it did give me a nice dose of the level of performance I can look forward to with my next phone.
I also broke my glass few days ago and was thinking with replacing it with the new black edition glass that has no texture, just pure black. Does anyone know where I would be able to get my hands on that glass?
Thanks in advance!
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Thumbstarrepair.com fixed my wife's busted screen on her S4 for $58. Looks like a brand new phone.
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vinniej said:
Good luck. If you are doing just the glass, just remember to take your time. The adhesive on the OEM glass is quite a pain to remove but it can be done without damaging the digitizer. Slow and steady! :good:
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If you don't want to mess with the adhesive buy the screen with the frame included. It's more expensive but much easier to replace and keep the phone in perfect condition.
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fcknghst said:
Hi. I cracked the glass on my S4, and cant seem to find any replacement parts on the internet which are original. Check that is compatible for your version, and that it's not for s4 mini or zoom versions either.
Is it at all possible to get an original screen glass, and if not - Where would be the smartest to buy an non-original if considering quality?
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Search eBay for "galaxy s4 screen frame genuine", at least if they send you a counterfeit item you can open a Paypal dispute for selling fake items.
You can buy the screen with the frame or not. I always buy with the frame.
Here's an example of the screen+digitizer (no frame), 132$
Genuine Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500 i9505 i337 M919 LCD Screen+Digitizer Touch Glass
Screen+digitizer+frame, 217$
Details about Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505 4G LTE Black Screen LCD Glass on Frame *GENUINE SAMSUNG*
The screen & digitizer will fit any S4 variant. But if you're buying one with the FRAME as well, there are 4 to choose from.
i9505 - fits i9505 ONLY
i9500 - fits i9500 ONLY
i545 - fits L720 & R970 also
i337 - fits M919 and i9505G also
I had mine done by a guy on Ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/usr/thumbstar?_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2754
Cost be about 65 bucks shipped. He uses the LOCA glue method (OEM style), not the double sided tape like most of the retail stores do. Sent it off and had it back within a few days. I just sent him my phone w/o battery and cover. Came back perfect in my opinion.
my local sprint store was going to repair my damaged LCD for $75... included new glass
I haven't really made a video in a while since I've been so busy at work. Had to force myself to do this one. Thought it might be helpful if you're trying to figure out which case suits your needs more. Please reply if you have any questions about either of these cases. I have a glass screen protector coming in soon. Using the Griffin without the built in screen protector changes the location of the buttons on the side enough that they are harder to hit.
The video is sloppy, long, and lengthy btw. I know...
EDIT: Glass Screen Protector Install - http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal.../video-galaxy-tab-s-8-4-glass-screen-t2966326
Looks good! Griffin cases protected my ipad from a high drop. I might get this one since I may drop it soon. Since July i have not dropped my tab s yet. Thanks for the video!
That's a great review. I'm waiting on my 10.5 tab s and purchased the s book cover. I think it's gorgeous and you can't beat oem
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Looks good! Griffin cases protected my ipad from a high drop. I might get this one since I may drop it soon. Since July i have not dropped my tab s yet. Thanks for the video!
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Thanks. I really hope the glass screen protector works with that. It'd be a pretty nice setup at that point.
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That's a great review. I'm waiting on my 10.5 tab s and purchased the s book cover. I think it's gorgeous and you can't beat oem
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I put the Book Cover back on while I wait for the screen protector. It definitely looks clean and professional. Plus being able to support the weight by the cover makes it easy to hold / flip the cover on.
Had anybody seen the book covers on sale anywhere? I'm thinking I'm going with one of those.
Im wondering what is that shiny plastic thing on the back of your Tab S is that a 8.4 thing?
Are you talking about the two black clips on one side?
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Are you talking about the two black clips on one side?
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No on the back of your tab s, the video makes it look like you have a plastic back cover i donno why. the back of your tab s is really shiny in the video i may be seeing things dough lol...
I still have the plastic protector it came with on it. That'd probably what you're seeing lol.
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I still have the plastic protector it came with on it. That'd probably what you're seeing lol.
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what? mine didnt come in no plastic protector.. mine was in a paper/cloth type book cover i guess you can call it.. thats strange. mine is a 10.5 dough maybe they package them differently.
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what? mine didnt come in no plastic protector.. mine was in a paper/cloth type book cover i guess you can call it.. thats strange. mine is a 10.5 dough maybe they package them differently.
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My 8.4 WiFi only model came in the paper sleeve you described.
Is it possible that you have a WiFi only model. The OP has the AT&T LTE version and AT&T has a tendency to package their products differently.
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My 8.4 WiFi only model came in the paper sleeve you described.
Is it possible that you have a WiFi only model. The OP has the AT&T LTE version and AT&T has a tendency to package their products differently.
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No I have the t-mobile LTE version . Perhaps it is a AT&T thing then.
Danger, don't trust the Samsung book cover!
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That's a great review. I'm waiting on my 10.5 tab s and purchased the s book cover. I think it's gorgeous and you can't beat oem
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I hope you never drop yours if you bought the book cover! I dropped my 8.4 in my Samsung official book cover the other week onto a carpeted office floor and it bent the tab just enough to break the AMOLED LCD (without, oddly enough, breaking either the front glass or the tempered screen protector I had on it). Given that it's costing me around 70% of the purchase price to get it repaired (buying a tab with the most expensive screen tech available suddenly doesn't seem so smart), I'm kicking myself for assuming the official accessory would be pretty rugged.
Currently looking at buying a cover that's bombproof.
I love the Aura Glow color in the Galaxy Note 10 or the A51, so what I did was search for Wraps or Vinyl on Google, and what I found was:
https://www.aliexpress.com/i/32925791290.html
Apparently they only did it for Note 9, and S10 ?. Being that it is a newer device.
Anyone know of any way to adapt that sticker or create or someone who has done it?
Ufff... That skin doesn't look good especially the bottom. But ask the seller of the already sells them for a few devices chances are good that he has our can make them for the S10 or even already has them but they are not listed. Also if you don't care about water proofing you can get a new back glass in the color prism silver and replace yours. Or sell your current device and get the S10 in prism silver that one is the closest to aura glow.
Edit: I clicked the link and there are a ton for S10 from other sellers didn't you notice that?
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Ufff... That skin doesn't look good especially the bottom. But ask the seller of the already sells them for a few devices chances are good that he has our can make them for the S10 or even already has them but they are not listed. Also if you don't care about water proofing you can get a new back glass in the color prism silver and replace yours. Or sell your current device and get the S10 in prism silver that one is the closest to aura glow.
Edit: I clicked the link and there are a ton for S10 from other sellers didn't you notice that?
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Well, I thought the Prism Silver only came for the S10 5G. And the other S10 at the bottom of the page are not the same, because the others do only vertical color effects, Something similar to Redmi Note 8
I have a prism sliver s10 which is very close to aura glow.