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[Atrix 4G Accessories] Rred:
rock, the Atrix doesn't really have a battery cover, it has a "rear case" half. And it is not at all obvious but that only fits securely when it is put on in exactly one way only, you sort of have to put it on at the bottom, wok your way up both sides, and then snap the top closed. When done properly it fits very nicely. When done hastily or from the wrong angle, it never seats properly. It isn't at all obvious.

It would be a very odd phone if they added a rubber coating to the back, but not the sides or the entire case. And it would be a thicker phone. I'd suggest you look at the Otterbox Defender, their middle-grade case for this phone. A nice elastomer shell for the whole phone with a hard polycarbonate outer shell. Makes for a grip that feels much better than the naked phone, and substantial protection. Doesn't pick up pocket lint the way a lot of the cheap "rubber" skins do.

Or you can take off the rear case and spray it with "bumper paint". That's a black vinyl rubber spray paint for auto bumpers, a $5 can will "rubberize" all sort of things.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] facetubespam:
Try the Rearth Ringke case. It is not just a batttery cover, BUT it is very thin so you won't notice it there plus it gives you your desired feel without dust.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] neotekz:
i bought the pink case with the blue since the green one is out of stock. i was curious if the pink one has a different feel like the green. the pink is matted so its not that bad. it does feel different from the blue case though. the pink case feels more like plastic and doesnt have the furry feel of the blue case. is this how the green one feels compared to the blue? i like the blue one a lot better though, the furry feel adds more grip. the pink one almost feels too blue compared to the blue one it reminds me of the Seidio Surface for my captivate.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] rockmonkey1973:
mate thanks a million. you just might have saved my atrix from the second hand shop. i have been thinking aboiut just getting some sort of thin ruber stick on strips or something like that but the bumper paint would be just the ticket.

i am in the uk but i guess bumper paint is bumper paint wherever you are. so is this the sort of stuff you are talking about? let me know asap cos i will go and buy it tomorrow if it is

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_173960_langId_-1_categoryId_165495

is there anything else similar that will do the job of making the plastic more grippy?
[Atrix 4G Accessories] :
Hi all,

I am looking for a replacement back/battery cover for the Atrix, the OEM one is very slippery. Preferably all black, slightly rubberized. I am not looking to get a case (ie. something that wraps over the cover, like this Incipio), I want to replace the entire cover so it doesn't add any thickness. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jjwatmyself:
Reading this thread is a great place to start. It's all here. :thumbup:
[Atrix 4G Accessories] ifalldownalot:
+1

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[Atrix 4G Accessories] :
Thanks, but I was hoping for some suggestions before having to dive into 41 (and counting) pages...
[Atrix 4G Accessories] ifalldownalot:
research makes you self-reliant.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jjwatmyself:
Sorry, but we have posted everything there is to know already on the official/oem moto part in this thread. Cnn.cn sells them. We also have a couple youtube reviews posted on this thread.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] :
Thanks jjwatmyself,

Cnn.cn only seems to sell cases, not covers (except OEM)

http://cnn.cn/shop/motorola-atrix-mb860-c-22_1230.html

I'm looking for a replacement cover that's less slippery than the OEM one, but not a case that will increase the width.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jjwatmyself:
http://cnn.cn/shop/mobile-info.php?products_id=11666

This is listed as a case but is actually a replacement battery cover. It's what this thread is all about. Cnn.cn is an English as a second language site, so the choice of words is basic.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] nunjabusiness:
Ummm ... fellas?

Y'all just need to take your phones down to your local pickup truck custom shop and ask them to spray Rhino Liner on your cover. Probably charge you $5 and will be way tougher than that silicone crap.:D
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Morgenavond:
Just ordered it! Looks nice. Thx for the usefull topic :)
[Atrix 4G Accessories] ifalldownalot:
I was thinking about buying another OEM battery cover and doing this.

did you actually do this or are you just messing...?
[Atrix 4G Accessories] neotekz:
been reading the thread to figure out of this case works with the lapdock but still not sure? the lapdock as inserts like the cardock that can be remove to fit the phone with this case?
[Atrix 4G Accessories] facetubespam:
The Lapdock does have an insert like the cardock/multimedia hd dock/normal dock that can be removed.

So yes, in that sense you can use it with your case.

As for having an insert to replace the stock insert to use with your case, I have no idea. Anyone else know?
[Atrix 4G Accessories] neotekz:
thanks, im not sure about the lapdock replacement inserts to fit the case but i remember there was talk about contacting motorola to ask for a different insert for the multimedia dock to make it work(although it still works if you take the insert off, just a bit loose) but you have to be in the states to get it.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jjwatmyself:
Ok, so the car dock and laptop dock have a removalbe thin insert that is designed to be removed when the phone has the OEM moto ruggedized battery cover. You get a perfect fit.

The (1) multimedia and (2) HD docks, which I'll call "desk docks" have a removable "standard battery cover plate" that needs to be replaced with an alternate "ruggedized battery cover plate". This allows the OEM moto ruggedized battery cover to have a perfect fit in either of the desk docks. This plate is difficult to get. So far the only source is Motorola and this thread contains the Moto part number and tips on how to "negotiate" with Motorola for them to send it to you for free. Alternatively, you can remove the standard plate, but the phone kind of "sits funny" in the the oversized space left over.

The end result is priceless. If I still had any spare I'd ship them to other XDA members, but I already did that and only have left over what I personally need.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] nunjabusiness:
I know people who did this with their G-Tablets so it stands to reason ... :D
[Atrix 4G Accessories] daviddillard:
I have a couple extra cases if you are still looking for one.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] MrGalione973:
Oem cases

Hey if you have more i would like to get 1 from ya

Email me melalex@gmail.com
[Atrix 4G Accessories] MrGalione973:
oem

Correction email is melalex85@gmail.com
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Bradshort:
Great Thread. Am trying to source the insert in the UK. Have just had a live chat with a motorola assistant who is going to escalate the case.

However, sourced a OEM battery cover from ebay (Hong Kong), the same as the cnn.cn ones.

would be nice if i can get the insert for the docks as well, so i can use the phone "nekkid"

What we need is someone with access to a 3d Printer to replicate this part ;P
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jjwatmyself:
Although I can't repeat my prior xda contribution, this exact situation arose last year and I shipped an insert to a fellow Englander. So far, I am only aware that Motorola USA has this missing part. If you look earlier in this thread I have posted the parts number and the spec sheets that clearly show that it should be included as well as the script to use when speaking with Motorola. The good news is that the moto car dock has an insert that once removed is then the perfect fit for the ruggedized battery cover. The multimedia and HD dock... that's the missing "slightly larger" plate. It does fit like a glove too! Sorry I can't be more help.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] ears1991:
Anyone in the UK got one of these for sale (pref blue) or know where i can get hold of one?

Just replaced my digitizer and dont want to have to do that again!

Thanks
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jjwatmyself:
http://cnn.cn
[Atrix 4G Accessories] ears1991:
Thanks but they dont have them in stock (apart from pink) all they have is this: http://cnn.cn/shop/motorola-atrix-mb860-matte-black-battery-cover-p-14828.html which looks kinda cool but doesnt cover the edges of the front of the phone like the ruggedized one and thats what i want as i have some scratches on the paint around there from replacing the digitizer
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jjwatmyself:
Write to them and they may re-stock. I've done that in the past for items not listed and they have been responsive.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Ollonk:
There is a seller on ebay who currently has blue and pink ruggedized battery covers. He is located in Hong Kong. Do a search (at least on the American version of ebay) for "atrix batter cover" and you should find one eventually.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] ears1991:
only one i could find was: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Back-Cover-...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415d670d82#shId and they dont ship to the UK :( have emailed cnn.cc in the hope they can get me one :)
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jjwatmyself:
PM me if you want to ship to me (USA) and I can re-ship to you in the UK. I did this for one other a while back. The fee is one beer! :-D
[Atrix 4G Accessories] amenditman:
I have one here, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1476157&highlight=atrix+4g+with+docks , scroll to the bottom.

I could ship it to UK. PM me and we'll talk.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] King_MSD:
I have a couple of cases, pm and we can sort something out
[Atrix 4G Accessories] ears1991:
damn it just bought one from amenditman! Thanks anyway!
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Bradshort:
Just for the record, Motorola UK said that it was a retailer issue and that they were not aware of the extra inserts being made available here at all.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] euplio:
Can anyone send me a Rubberized Battery Cover in Italy?
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Bradshort:
[UK] SJYN0722A - Insert Part Number

[UK] SJYN0722A - Insert for dock Part Number

So, I am trying to track these inserts that allow cases down from the UK. Have spoken to Motorola UK and USA and they both are saying that it is a retailer issue and to speak to the retailer.

The latest correspondance mentions Expansys as a preferred supplier and to contact them, which i have done. Watch this space.

As a side note, Expansys are now selling the Standard dock for £4.99 and the Multimedia dock for £14.99
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Bradshort:
Expansys have replied and are aware of this exact issue. They mention that motorola do not have the part listed hence they cannot order it.

back to motorola . . . .
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jjwatmyself:
We feel your pain. I had 4, gave 2 away and kept 2 for my own use. So, they do exist. Good luck.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Bradshort:
Its what email was invented for. Persitant bombardment of customer service departments until resolution . . . without face to face conflict ;P

Feel like it is my mission now . . . .
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Bradshort:
Great News for those UK users who are trying to source the elusive SJYN0722A dock inserts for the chinese (and other) battery cases.

After a number of chat sessions, numerous emails, rebuffs and counter buffs i recieved this email this morning.

"Dear Mr Bradshort,

Thank you for contacting Motorola.

We are pleased to inform you that we have sent you Today the necessary parts free of charge as a good will gesture"

Persistence appears to have won the day! Thanks to jjwatmyself for giving me the inspiration and hope to try and succeed this side of the pond.

I have requested a contact address / phone number or procedure from Motorola to hopefully help others in their quest.

I will report back
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Bradshort:
So they have arrived (NEXT DAY) and they are indeed the wider inserts!! See the pictures below, you can clearly see that the second insert is wider and the incline angle is not as acute to accommodate the case. I have tested with my gel case and it is still a tight fit, but it does seem to fit. Will await my battery cover case from HK and test this fully.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jjwatmyself:
I'll add inspirational writer to my CV!

What, no YouTube unboxing video!? :)

On a serious note, well done. Isn't it funny how they were able to send them, despite being so unavailable. I am slightly confused that they considered it a good will gesture. It's as if they admitted, "we have this stash of parts collecting dust... They are not available to our customers, but if you ask enough times we'll say yes and send one of those things out."

NICE WORK!
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Bradshort:
I think it is just a product that slipped down the back of the sofa. They only envisaged them being available if they had put the ruggedised covers into mass production. They probably are not on the generic inventory that many of their suppliers used, hence you have to go direct, and they are not used to dealing with sales direct.

Still, if I manage to get a better contact it would be worth it. We have the sending address anyway :)

As for the video, I may make one, time permitting, once I receive the battery cover and compare other covers with it.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jjwatmyself:
I checked my sofa and all I found was a few chip forks. Anyway, when you get your ruggedized battery cover, I am predicting you'll be pretty excited. It really does fit perfectly.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Bradshort:
Hiya mate

Do you still have some of those Atrix ruggedized battery cases? I could be interested . .
[Atrix 4G Accessories] fuzzy34:
I wish I could get by with that, but I drop my phone enough to warrant the otterbox :(
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Bradshort:
King_MSD , Can't seem to PM you for whatever reason. Let me know via PM how much would be looking for them?

Cheers
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Bradshort:
Arghhhh the battery cover arrived from Hong Kong and it has no speaker grille on the back! fml lol
[Atrix 4G Accessories] ifalldownalot:
yeah that was one of the issues about those HK covers, if I recall correctly.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Rred:
Well, you could always try Duplicolor bumper paint spray, from any auto store. It is a flexible vinyl/rubber coating not a hard thin paint. A couple of layers of that would "rubberize" your existing battery cover.

Still, I think my Otterbox offers way more protection with very little extra bulk, very reasonably discounted. (The middle grade otterbox.) Doesn't matter how you drop the phone, it goes "plop" instead of "crack".
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Bradshort:
I dont think the otterbox will fit in the docks though, even with the new inserts i have.

---------- Post added at 10:25 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:10 AM ----------

I can't seem to Msg King_MSD, but i'd like to know if his Covers have the grille in place before i buy the grille covers form Cnn.cn
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Bradshort:
Reply from Motorola

Well, I have had a reply from motorola regarding the inserts and they said that if UK users register with the site and use the contact us route to either Live Chat or Email to request these parts, they will be able to advise on availability and send them out as appropriate.

As for cost, they said they will deal with each case on merit, so, be nice and friendly in your dealings with them and you may get a successful outcome. :)

Now . . . speaker grilles for the ruggedized battery covers. . . . . :eek:
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Rred:
You're right, the Otterbox won't fit in the docks. Which is a damn shame. Well, it might fit if you cut off the plugs on the m-usb and hdmi ports, but I'm not cutting it up. My last phone went a bit psychotic after being dropped one too many times on its head (poor thing) so I'm committed to keeping it in Otterbox's "rubber room" and just dealing with the rest.

Bumper paint.<G>
[Atrix 4G Accessories] copel:
need one....

hi

If someone have an blue case in stock, contact me please.

I'm looking for this case for 2 months....:eek:

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[Atrix 4G Accessories] jjwatmyself:
Resurected from the dead

I think the only color available now is pink and etradesupply is who I bought from last month.

Www.CNN.cn

Www.etradesupply.com
[Atrix 4G Accessories] dingnecros:
Man this sucks. I just got an atrix off craigslist, this would have been perfect but only pink left crap..... scoping out ebay and amazon hopefully one turns up soon
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jjwatmyself:
It's not so bad. I left a piece of the silver bar code sticker over the moto logo and it is significantly less pink from it. Lol.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] nozorrog:
How can I check the originality of a battery buying from e-bay?
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Rred:
You can't.

You can look for a seller with 100% feedback or damn close to it, who has been on ebay for at least two years, and you still take your chances. There are a lot of counterfeit and relabelled batteries out there. First time I bought an eBay "genuine Motorola" battery, it turned out to be a standard battery with an "extended" label added on top of the original one. I figured that out a year later when the battery was going bad too soon--and the seller was already gone and out of business.

All you can do is look at their track record.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] upndwn4par:
Found some blue rugged battery covers.

http://peachcover.com/accessories.h...age=flypage.tpl&product_id=292&category_id=26
[Atrix 4G Accessories] smashen:
This thead is a bit old but I thought I´d give it a try anyway... Does anyone have a spare rugged cover left? Preferably not a pink one:fingers-crossed:

Thanks!
[Atrix 4G Accessories] eagleeyetom:
Kind reminder that we're not allowing selling on XDA. If you want to buy/sell something, use swappa.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] gloriousjob:
Why not just get this one from Amazon?

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Hybrid-...qid=1363387675&sr=8-3&keywords=atrix+cover+4g

I have this and it works great:

http://www.amazon.com/Smoke-Cruzer-...id=1363387804&sr=8-23&keywords=atrix+cover+4g
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Ciloteille:
Any find this green case available on 420 funny? Lol :D
[Atrix 4G Accessories] shanghei:
nobody still doesnt have this case in stock, if they say they do, they are lying
[Atrix 4G Accessories] TimmyJo:
Just went from April 21 to May 4 on Mobile City web site.....
[Atrix 4G Accessories] shanghei:
Moto really taking their time getting this out
[Atrix 4G Accessories] TimmyJo:
I just bought a Seidio case for this, will probably make my own car dock. There are rumoured not to fit the M one. I might have a slightly used car dock for sale soon, maybe with maching case if the one I bought shows up soon....
[Atrix 4G Accessories] TimmyJo:
M could take the profit from ONE way overpriced laptop dock and make a few hundred of these cases. I'm guessing it's a regular battery cover with a thin (but extended) silicon case attached to it.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] :
Can somebody post some pics?
[Atrix 4G Accessories] digital.aaron:
As of today I have canceled my order with 123cellsupply.com. About a week and a half ago my order there was changed to status "Awaiting shipment". This was a few days after inquiring when they would ship out (and being told "in a day or two"). Anyway, I asked what this status meant and never heard back from them. All I was looking for was a quick "Sorry, Motorola still hasn't released them", but instead I got a cold shoulder. After multiple attempts to call them on the phone during their stated business hours and getting messages saying they were closed for the day (not even with the opportunity to leave my own message), I tried to email them again through their web form to cancel my order.

I'd recommend you stay away from them. In fact, I wouldn't even bother trying to order them until they appear on M's website, or until Amazon says they ship within 24 hours (and not from an affiliate).

I'm thinking now that these covers might just be vaporware.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] madquack:
Yeah, I'm just going to wait for them to start showing up in AT&T stores then I know they're the real deal.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] TimmyJo:
My pre order now say 5/16. I already ordered the Seidio case. They make GREAT cases. I'll have to alter the M dock, or make one to fit this case.

Guys, it might be time to move on from this case.....
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jjwatmyself:
Cnn in .cn has these. I've bought many parts from them over the years. Being in China they are a very well connected supplier. Also, they have some excellent pictures of it. Interestingly, it covers all four sides with a bumper style appearence, including covering the volume rocker. Let's see how it fits with all the other stock Moto products.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] chromedome00:
This is a direct replacement for the cover that is on the phone - that is why we are all excited by it. No additional bulk, just remove your existing battery cover/back and put one of these on.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jjwatmyself:
Yes, yes, yes I know! :D Just check out the pix as they are the most detailed I've seen to date. Trust me, there is a bumper like rim to the rubberized battery cover. Anyway, like you I'm all over finding suppliers and I have found many times, cnn is the site can deliver hard to find product. :)
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jjwatmyself:
Apparently I have to do a few more posts before I can put links to images. Anyway, the immages on cnn are the closest you'll get to handling one of these things.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] NoNameAtAll:
I have the link

http://cnn.cn/shop/motorola-mb860-atrix-blue-silicone-case-p-11666.html
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jjwatmyself:
Egg-cellent!! Does everyone see the bumper style rim that I'm describing?
[Atrix 4G Accessories] neotekz:
i didnt realized this cover goes over the sides as well. how is this different from a tpu or silicone shell? so do you put this over the stock battery cover like a tpu case or it really replaces it? also is there a lip over the screen so you can put the phone face down on a table?
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jjwatmyself:
This does replace the stock cover as indicated by the pictures shown inside the back cover 1... and 2... the lip is something I was also wondering about. Hard to tell. Notice the visibility of the headphone jack. It's barely visible so it implies that there is an element of wrap around the face. I think that those of us that manage to get one will enjoy it and other than making your own will find that it's the smallest rigid cover out there.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] TimmyJo:
I just ordered one from "cnn". I'll cancel my other order for the same product. This has become some kind of game. I WILL have my Seidio case in a week. I'll start making a car dock for that case in the next few days.

Why are there multple expensive docks available, but NO cases that work with them? This is almost as stupid as buying an Apple product....
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jjwatmyself:
The official Moto car dock comes with two inserts to accommodate the official rubberized battery cover. Plus it ads a car dock interface for extra large buttons (6 per screen). Also adds single wire charging and audio delivery. I.e. very well designed product and worth the expense. In the next week we'll know if cnn can deliver. They are pretty good and detail oriented on advertising what they can deliver. They also respond to special requests and will add product and parts if you request.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] TimmyJo:
I have the car dock, it is a very nice product. The insert is ridiculously thin. The car dock interface has a shortcut that can be accessed at any time. ALL audio is handled via bluetooth in the modern world. The $20 ($3 to make?) cases should have been available day one, since they work with the $40 car dock, $500 laptop dock, etc.. Who buys a phone like this and doesn't use a case ASAP? I'm currently using a $3 TPU case form China (Ebay). I ordered one before I was even sure I was getting this phone. I know the Seidio case will be sleeker, better looking, and more functional than the M one, but will very like NOT fit the dock. After all, is is 1mm thick...