yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Limpperi:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-batte...Accessories&hash=item2a15675860#ht_500wt_1413

ordered this around a week ago. should arrive next week. this seemed to be the most premium one out there.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Flowlance:
Just ordered one. Will this fit with a 2000mah battery?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] D3_:
Judging by the looks of it, it curves up at the bottom like the stock battery cover, so I doubt it will fit a 2000mah battery.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] juancaretta:
Loving the look on this cover, I'll probably get one in a few days.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] 7gismo:
I bought this cover few days ago from here:

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Aluminum-Met...103889?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4cfb634e91

The seller was trustworthy enough, item arrived to Ireland after a week or so,

I'm very happy with it:D

Will attach a few close-up pics tonight once my digital camera's battery gets fully charged;)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ZeeL:
Silver metal cover looks cool. I'm buying this one

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Silv...ccessories&hash=item3f0fae9f04#ht_1965wt_1163
[Galaxy S II Accessories] deividaaas:
Never want to change my original back cover, but alimimum looking much better. Still love my original back cover.;)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] 7gismo:
Some pics

so here are few shots of that aluminium cover...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] juancaretta:
That looks really nice! How does it feel on the hand? Does it make the phone heavier?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] 7gismo:
The phone not only feels but in fact is heavier (compared to stock plastic cover, didn't weigh the phone though) and the back doesn't seem to attract fingerprints, but since I use SGP Case Ultra Capsule as well nobody can see the difference in style:p

It's solid enough and fits very well, easy to attach. Worth the money;)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] juancaretta:
Thanks! I'll be buying one for sure now.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] D3_:
It seems a bit thicker than the stock battery cover.

Is it just me or does it stick out 1mm or so?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] 7gismo:
Well there's a slight increase in thickness but to me personally it isn't noticeable at all because phone itself fits fine into SGP Case ultra capsule. Most important thing about this cover is it doesn't feel cheap and fragile like the original plastic cover (although it's heavier, but hey, it's a bloody aluminium right?) which was the main reason for me to buy it in the first place;)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jonny68:
looks nice particularly the silver one, i may invest myself.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] juancaretta:
Just bought one, $11.88 for the battery cover and $2.50 for a tracking number.

This is the one I bought: http://www.ebay.com/itm/18074772080...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1293

Looks to be the same 7gismo bought. Should arrive in 20 days or so.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] fluidd:
Mine finally shipped on Friday.. but still waiting for it..

Doubt it will come for a while, since it is Standard International Shipping, from Hong Kong and I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada..

However, I ordered this one http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330636168580&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:CA:1123

I like this one better because it is outlined Black around the camera instead of the Silver Lining around the other ones that everyone else bought..

I wasn't a fan of the silver lining versions, but hey, its all preference..

Will post pics once received..
[Galaxy S II Accessories] isaackenny:
does it fit with 2000mah battery?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] freshlycutlawn:
Anyone know if this will fit on the AT&T version (SGH-i777)?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Nyssa1104:
Underside?

Thanks for your photos but please could you upload photos of the underiside.;)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Limpperi:
Mine arrived today too, looks great and indeed seems to make the phone a bit heavier. how it feels? feels like HTC. feels a lot more premium than plastic one. looks nice with matte finish i did earlier!

awesome!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Limpperi:
And backside for Nyssa1104 and picture of the cover only
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Nyssa1104:
Many thanks for the fast reply..

Now Im off to order one :D
[Galaxy S II Accessories] peachpuff:
How's the grip with the metal cover, better or worse than the stock cover?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Limpperi:
maybe a bit worse. it feels kinda slippery but not too slippery. not much worse but a bit.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] juntjoo:
any possible increase in reception with these metal covers or am I being silly?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] kimaro:
What about the heat?

The hadset looks cool with this battery cover, but can it suffer overheating problems?

Just wondering if I should buy it too... :p
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Limpperi:
no overheat or signal problems :cool:
[Galaxy S II Accessories] darenkan:
ya the phone is thin and sleek..awesome...........
[Galaxy S II Accessories] 1xinfusion:
That item is a totally different item..
[Galaxy S II Accessories] gangster429:
I Jest ordered this on

http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/270846041860?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

But will my case mate beraly there case still fit?

any info about this?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] juancaretta:
Mine shipped today:

Destination - Argentina

The item (RB36642XXXXHK) was posted on 15-Nov-2011 and is being processed for delivery to the addressee.

Let's see how long it takes to arrive.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] komugi:
If anyone has a 2000 mAh battery, can they test to see if the cover will fit?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] RUKI:
I 'm consider this back cover thicker than original, may be fit with 2000mah battery ?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] juancaretta:
If the 2000mAh battery is thicker than the normal one, then it most likely won't fit.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] gangster429:
It should fit. I think this is thicker on the outer side problem is should be with cases
[Galaxy S II Accessories] douglatins:
I would like a confirmation that it would fit
[Galaxy S II Accessories] john291:
i think it will not fit.

I wish it did.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] rich.x87:
anyone using a white SGSII?

wondering how good does the silver one looks.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] GUARDIANBD:
so there are 3 types of this backplate

which one is the "toughest"?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Intercrew:
Are there any leather type of back plating for the phone?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] erniev:
I just confirmed that the metal battery cover won't fit on the 2000mah battery.I hoe they maker one soon.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Vin87:
Firstly I want to thank the OP for posting this great tip. I've ordered the aluminium back cover from eBay and I really love it. It adds something to the phone, it really fits the design and the black with chrome suits the way the camera looks.

Anyway here are some pictures for you guys, to be honoust it looks much better in person, really gives it that premium look:
[Galaxy S II Accessories] D3_:
Wow, that looks really good!

Did you buy from the link in the OP or from another seller? I think I want one of these :P
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Croak:
Mine came in today too. Only thing I'm not happy with is the bright polished "lip", think it would have looked better in black, it would have disguised the height difference between it and the rest of the phone.

Also, there's a slight (really) blemish in the paint on one side as well, but I can live with that.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Flowlance:
I love this plate exactly as it is. I picked mine up today aswell.

It's a bit harder to attach/remove than the original backplate, but not that big of a deal.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Vin87:
I've ordered the cover from this seller:

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Black-rimles...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item336d9c8adc

If you want one without the polished lip the one with the black border (on the top of the previous page) could be the one to go. However this adds an extra border..

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/New-Back-Met...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item336d9517c2
[Galaxy S II Accessories] juancaretta:
Mine should be arriving today, it cleared the customs yesterday and it should be delivered during this morning. I'll post pictures once I have it.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ISoree:
the aluminum backplate looks realy nice and more like a first class phone (wich the s2 realy is).

But have anyone tried or ordered the silver one for a white s2 and could post up some pictures plz? Would be great to have a look on it ;)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] juancaretta:
Mine was delivered yesterday but I won't have it until wednesday or thursday. Took only 9 days to arrive from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires. I'll post pictures once I get back.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] DrewVL:
Just one question.. isnt it bad for your phone? i means metal and plastic? especially if someone keep remove their battery, the hook eventually will cause damage to the hole no?

I might be wrong tho.. i actually like it but afraid it gonna enlarge the holes
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Flowlance:
The inside of the battery cover is still plastic.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] KLoNe1:
That looks HEEELLLLLLLLL good. If Samsung added that to phone from the start NO-ONE would say it looks/feels cheap.

TAKE NOTE SAMSUNG!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Nyssa1104:
Damn so its not one whole die cast as lead to believe... Still nice :D
[Galaxy S II Accessories] :
Thats a good thing.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] 8mileroad:
Can anyone comment on it working for AT&T?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Rayids:
Looks sick... I think I'll get one.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Skenderbeggar:
Got one. nice feel. heavier. Does not sit flush though.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] DrewVL:
oh Kewl thanks!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Saisuay:
Here is mine
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Nyssa1104:
Here is your what?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] dubist:
i want to buy one too but i need one in white aluminium .

Anyone have seen this ?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] alex980:
Is there anybody else with GPS problems?

since i've got this new cover, my gps is very poor.

If i reject the cover, gps still works well.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Saisuay:
Sorry for the image. Here it is. Perfectly fit. Feel like new phone. No one know its a S2, LoL. it does bigger and heavier though.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] RUKI:
My black Aluminum Cover with SGP Neo Hybrid EX
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Tha_Boss29:
Beste vin,

Ik heb sinds vandaag ook een SGII en wil ook wel zo'n backcover alu.

Waar heb jij hem besteld? Op die Ebay-link staat namelijk dat ze niet naar Nederland versturen...

MVg,

Tha_Boss
[Galaxy S II Accessories] baekwondo:
The BLACK Aluminum Back cover rocks!

especially with BLACK SGP Neo Hybrid EX.

@ Saisuay

Where did you bought that chrome thing and how much is it?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Saisuay:
@baekwondo : i bought from local store here in Thailand. Price ranges from $ 16-20 USD. Many color available.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] misterright321:
misschien heb je hier iets aan

http://gsm-telecom.marktplaats.nl/mobiele-telefoons-hoesjes-en-frontjes-samsung/507272828-gratis-bezorgd-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-s-2-aluminium-siliconen-alu-cover-hoes-hoesje-te00402.html?return=eJwtjt1OwzAMRt9lUnfXps0EjFTV1L2JydI1NH%2BKHTE28e44gxvrfMefZIMa1MOqfkQlX9%2FVDg1kvY4rUVJCbDGZ0HnIGyUHQNgFJ8g4o6P3JVgNZI3w8cOya%2BtiiTFgu0aDnwZbE9olx0CVETyWcBVaHvu3biXvTjc3DfsLThSbwzw0h7PjMR9lX1Ey1mplYr7bxIjLBTkwpSpr07OfQ%2FEmW81x%2B%2BIIrngbbPGNfJE96JVM3iDQM%2F5%2F8uQrOLh9%2F2m%2BeI5o6919SmXqd%2BPPL%2BY4XbU%3D&df=1&fs=1
[Galaxy S II Accessories] manniakk:
i got one too, but i experience weaker gps signal. is it me or there is an issue with metal panels ?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] gangster429:
mine arrived today (silver) and it's really awesome I recommend it.

It looks good and phone feels protected

---------- Post added at 02:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:30 PM ----------

I got mine form ebay

http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/silver-...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item84b90780d7

they send it also to Belgium but is best for you that you pay with paypal.....
[Galaxy S II Accessories] D-Game:
Mind posting a pic with the back cover attached to the phone? Would love to see a sliver one!! At first I thought about getting a sliver back but settled for the black back http://www.trait-tech.com/product/T-SAMI9100-9012J__all-aluminium-back-cover-back-housing-for-samsung-i9100-galaxy-s2-black.html to keep it more original.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] gangster429:
Sorry for the bad light my brother took my camera on vacation
[Galaxy S II Accessories] D-Game:
Wow. That's very shiny.

Don't worry, I can see the pics fine.

I took my pics with a Microsoft LifeCam Cinema Webcam, a reply I made in this post in another thread. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19841914&postcount=11
[Galaxy S II Accessories] dubist:
i want this for my white sgs2 but no white cover :mad:
[Galaxy S II Accessories] manniakk:
i can confirm that i have weaker GPS signal with the metal backpanel, please try it yourself and post here...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] mishari:
Very nice looking metal cover.

From where did you buy it? and could you post a video for the phone when you install the case ?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Vin87:
I hate to say it, but I have the same problem. The phone just keeps searching for GPS and when I remove the cover .. BAM GPS LOCK within a second..

---------- Post added at 11:31 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:29 AM ----------

I've ordered the cover from this shop:

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Black-rimles...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item336d9c8adc
[Galaxy S II Accessories] stephen2529:
All these look really good so I may have to get one at some point.

At the moment i have wrapped my standard one in carbon fiber vinyl and added a bumper case. I must admit it looks great and was going to try different colour vinyls ( white carbon next) but I may try one of these now.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] baekwondo:
Thanks for the info mate...

pretty cool!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] alex980:
Thx. I am not alone with this problem. Has anybody an idea, how to fix this?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Nyssa1104:
The back cover is now sheilding the radio waves more so.;)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] inquisitor:
I have just ordered this one and I will report back upon arrival. However as the white Galaxy S2, for which the cover is intended for, will be my gf's Christmas present and since I won't unseal it before, don't expect any photos of the cover attached to an actual phone.

I couldn't find a wholly white one either but at least there is a white/silver version available: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silver-Brus...098057?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item415ef6aa89
[Galaxy S II Accessories] dubist:
thank you i have bought the Silver white cover :D
[Galaxy S II Accessories] e23lc:
is this available for the tmobile version?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] inquisitor:
Assuming you'are asking for the American T-Mobile version with those rounded edges the answer is no. At least I haven't seen any yet.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] craizzz:
Looks sweet
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lo69:
hello and sorry for my bad english but don't buy this battery cover because i think it's not compatible with the gps. with this aluminium cover my gps don't work without my gps work well.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] inquisitor:
Thanks for your warning but the attenuating effect on GPS reception of those metal covers has already been discussed in this thread. Further so far reports say that satfixes take longer but not that GPS won't work at all. It will surely also depend on which cover you have - while some appear to be completely metal-made others have a plastic frame with a metal plate in the middle.

Btw, does anyone happen to know where exactly the GPS antenna is situated on the Galaxy S2?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] alex980:
yes, the antenna is on the right site of the camera, there you can see a small plastic circle.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] inquisitor:
To the right of the camera? I've uploaded a photo of the dismantled backside to http://crocodoc.com/sZh7LCX where you can mark the GPS antenna location without any registration. Would you be so kind and draw a circle where you think it is? Thank you!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] inquisitor:
Recently I received the white metal battery cover from eBay seller "easytradingco". As you can see from the photo below the cover's white has a strong yellowish hue, which does not match the phone's color. It rather looks pretty ugly.

So be warned not to buy this piece of crap!

Regarding the impact of the metal on reception I have repeatedly tested the phone with the original and the metal cover in three different locations (balcony, office room, kitchen). My conclusion is that there's a slight impact on UMTS/3G-reception reducing signal strength by ~5dBm with the metal cover attached (I made sure the phone was always connected to the same NodeB, which is 2km away from me and - at least on the balcony - in line of sight)

Interestingly WiFi-reception seems to be slightly improved by 2-3 dBm with the metal cover attached.

However GPS becomes nearly unusable with the metal cover. On each test run I gave the phone 3 minutes to get a satfix with AGPS data updated immediately before. Even outdoors (on the balcony) I couldn't get a satfix with only a single satellite found after 3 minutes, while with the original cover it took 10 seconds to detect 9 satellites of which 6 provided a signal strong enough to determine my position.

Apart from the color issue mentioned above I wouldn't buy a metal cover again as it renders GPS unusable and also impacts UMTS-reception slightly.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] spurs_e5:
Is this a Samsung original.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] SonicReducer:
that really looks great, i have to agree, nobody would say it looks cheap
[Galaxy S II Accessories] inquisitor:
Of course not. Samsung would never sell acessories that render GPS unusable.

What??? This looks totally crappy and super-cheapo.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Nescho:
Man if there was an aluminum cover for the 2000mah battery I'd buy it right now :-(

SGS2 | Tapatalk
[Galaxy S II Accessories] mythought:
How hard or sharp is the lock tabs? Will it damage the plastic part where the lock tabs snap in if you remove the cover regularly?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] fluidd:
no.

the aluminum back cover isn't what you think it is.

its just aluminum hot stamped on plastic.. so the cover below is just like your oem samsung one..

i bought this and regretted it after.. because i thought it was all aluminum (like the samsung captivate back cover)..

i wouldn't buy this product.. RIP OFF!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jonny68:
Just got my silver one today and it looks great on the phone, a word of warning though i also have the official mesh case and it doesn't really fir with this backcover on but ive another case and it fits with that but ill do without a case for a while anyway as im always careful with my phone.:)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] tzortst:
Do any of these exist for the 2000mah battery?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] fansgalaxynexus:
Look at this site, accessoiresfr.com, you have more choices.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Mullicious:
Bought it and couldn't be more pleased. Totally adds a feeling of premium to the phone, and the extra weight is a god send as far as I'm concerned.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leodis:
Hi, I can only see on the display, Superclock (scskins folder), but I can not see the display clock themes (skins folder).

I've got a theme Clock (skins folder), in the settings of BW I can see it and it seems that the loads, but then I can not see it on display.

I think I miss something but I do not know what ...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Audiguy3:
Since my Sony Xperia 1 ii got Android 11 it will not show the time except the default. I have tired all different clocks and the time disappears
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Galaxyon:
Hello guys,

I want to be useful for the community and learn some stuff of android programming.

Any of you have some recommended and specific information about this? I have some knowledge in other software such as matlab, and probably I will spend some time learning this new code of programming.

Thanks in advance
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] bkaltec:
Three things to get you started:

1: Google (your new best friend)

2: Eclipse IDE (java development environment)

3: Android SDK (android dev kit)

Theres lots of resourses on learning JAVA programming language. Search and find one you like.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] |Melvin|:
I could last days putting info here for you.. But this is what came up to my mind real quick so here you have it!

This should help you get familiar with things. Getting into the code and get familiar and you can start learning from there!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=633246

https://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp=ppwl&cp=17&gs_id=1y&xhr=t&q=how+to+develop+for+android&tok=J-xGlRJ2HaTCSL6Ws9NYMg&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&source=hp&pbx=1&oq=how+to+develop+fo&aq=0&aqi=g4&aql=&gs_sm=&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.,cf.osb&fp=3c9c3fcbb39d73f5&biw=1366&bih=677

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=811532

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=13254186#post13254186

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=911142

http://android-tricks.blogspot.com/2009/01/mount-filesystem-read-write.html

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=642437

https://www.google.com/#sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&source=hp&q=how%20to%20make%20an%20android%20app&pbx=1&oq=&aq=&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.,cf.osb&fp=3c9c3fcbb39d73f5&biw=1366&bih=677&pf=p&pdl=500
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] kosnarf:
^Finally a worthy response. I have been asking this questioni for some time now.

Check out this link for themese etc... http://uot.dakra.lt/

I haven't had time to explore it. I came across the website when I was curious myself.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] burro breath:
First let me say I have used the search function ...so I am using the nexus HD v2.8 Gingerbread Tom on my SD card. Everything works great except when I receive a mms its very blurry....any fixes?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] hittzman:
Check Novembre5 post here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=12305357#post12305357

I also had this problem running on Gingerbread CM7 referencing another forum the fix was:

go to messaging

settings

custom user - agent

click custom

and set to NexusOne

save setting and all was perfect with receiving my pics.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] burro breath:
I go to the messages and then settings but there is no user agent
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] upsmanraz:
go to the bottom of the first post of the main nand Rom page to add ons there is an add on for blurry mms for cwm install it add the custom user agent do a backup first since I'm not 100% it works on sd version
[Verizon Droid Charge] Bfitz26:
anyone know of a app that you can control your phone via pc make phone calls text etc... i am not rooted as of now so i need something that does not require root would be sweet... pain in butt to text back on my dock have to pull the damn thing out !!! :D
[Verizon Droid Charge] bkhorn:
I can almost guaranty that anything able to do what you want will require root. I could be wrong but don't think so.
[Verizon Droid Charge] justin94:
Unfortunately the only 1 I know of that works is webkey, it requires root but works ok.
[Verizon Droid Charge] xdadevnube:
Droid VNC Server allows you to do this. I have it on my phone, but I'm fairly sure it requires root, just like many other great applications. Is there something that is preventing you from rooting?

There are many great resources on this site if you need help getting started.

By the way, Droid VNC Server does eat up CPU on the phone, but that shouldn't be much of a problem if you aren't doing anything too intensive and you are plugged in...
[Verizon Droid Charge] Bfitz26:
The fact that my phone and my pc can't communicate that is why I. Have not rooted
[Verizon Droid Charge] bkhorn:
Have you installed the Samsung drivers for USB?

http://www.4shared.com/file/d5_dIcXA/SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_.html