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[Galaxy S III Accessories] yoshimeow:
brand new silver white aluminum cover for sale

I have a brand new extra silver brushed aluminum cover for sale. It's still in the original plastic package! $12 shipped!

I got two from China but only need one. I am located in San Diego and will ship immediately when payment is received. I can give you my ebay id to show you I have a good track record if needed. This is definitely a lot better than waiting 3 weeks from China for shipping.

My review on the cover. The cover overall is great quality. The white matches perfectly and the brushed aluminum almost matches the white silver theme of the phone perfectly also. The silver/brushed aluminum is a bit brighter/shinier than the side of the phone. It's about the same color is the metal speaker piece. Overall I am quite impressed with the build quality, fit and finish. Now onto the big issue everyone is talking about. Reception: I am on the AT&T network in San Diego. I did some measuremetns with the cover on and off and fortunately did not notice any significant degradation in reception. Some measurements I did last night at home with 4G LTE coverage

Without cover: -102db 38asu

With cover: -108db 35 asu

So on average I saw about a 6db decrease. Not too significant and everythign else is still lighting fast. Anyways if anyone is interested let me know. I am selling it for $10 + $2 shipping so $12 bucks shipped and you should get it om 1-5 days rather than 21+ days from China.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] keemo.rom:
hey guys ,does anyone have this kind of battery cover ,i am searching to buy it in romania for ages.. i don't like shopping on ebay or amazon ,if you guys have this kind of cover on sale ,i would gladly buy it from you..
[Galaxy S III Accessories] txkorm:
I believe I have three of them that I don't use. I'll shoot a pic when I get a chance to see if it's what you are looking for.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] keemo.rom:
thats great ,i'm waiting for the pics from you !
[Galaxy S III Accessories] txkorm:
Sorry it took so long.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] MattBooth:
I came here expecting a Metallica or Meshuggah cover :(
[Galaxy S III Accessories] coco2010:
i have some items pics ,but so regret at present i can not put pictures now .
[Galaxy S III Accessories] punktnet:
The allu case drops wireless signal too much...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] blue_moon:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Maikai-Sams...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item1e770f2d28

Has anyone used this covers?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] wowduk3:
Yeah metal cases are better!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] hah2110:
That metal back looks pretty awesome. No one has bought one yet?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rydaz:
I am also waiting for some feedback on these battery covers. According to the seller, it's made of "plastic and metal to prevent signal interference".
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Thor:
I'm using a cheap white gel cover. I'm actually surprised how good it looks with it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wond3r:
I had a black one of those on my S2. Its not too thick either, its nice
[Galaxy S III Accessories] raimondomartire:
link of seller, please?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] F1tty:
i think they look pretty cool if you like metall :)

silver

black
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 1234568:
Pls let us know what you think when you receive them. ;)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ogpowell:
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=180892143745&index=20&nav=SEARCH&nid=09742435545

Maybe these...hard to tell viewing them from my phone though
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Isadora:
They look quite good but I wish they would also do them without the big "Galaxy SIII"... I absolutely loathe that kind of in-your-face stuff.

Sent from my CM9 TouchPad
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Hampa_D:
anyone found a gray one without the text? or is the text printed or engraved on it? would like a gray one to engrave myself
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Schieni:
Picture from: akunin

Self-made battery cover with a carbon-foil from 3M.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] clax6:
That looks amazing!!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Swiftks:
Will cost me a little more than usual to get to the states, but I don't care. :D

http://www.uunique.uk.com/#/products/samsung-galaxy-s3/67/

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/uunique-metallic-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-marble-white-p35239.htm
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wadelo:
Please just give me a replacement plastic cover the same colour and finish as brushed metal body

Retain the svelte shape and give it an even classier look imho
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ceo.mtcl:
Lol I work for 3M. :p thanks for buying our product.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 10076757:
What is 3M. Never heard it before. That skih looks nice. Got a link?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Isadora:
3M are the manufacturers of all kinds of stuff (lots of sticky things, like post-it, glue and all sorts really). You won't find a ready-made skin from them, you buy a roll or a sheet of whatever finish and you make it yourself :)

Sent from my CM9 TouchPad
[Galaxy S III Accessories] alexcolodner:
I want... you should sell these!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Fornowagain:
Massive American company, probably the biggest supplier of adhesives, tapes, abrasives et al.

http://www.3m.com/
[Galaxy S III Accessories] vasp3690:
I wouldn't use anything like that on an time you pick up and handle everyday.

sent with SGS3
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Vinkel:
Also ordered this, just have to wait for them to get it in stock again..
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Alex Charles:
Already got mine!

Well worth the money IMHO. Also mine came complementary with a wristband, two balloons and about 5 penny sweets in the box! They do like to keep the customer happy

And I think I had the last one. There weren't any left on the main website but I had the last one from amazon. See if they're in stock
[Galaxy S III Accessories] KPAkiller:
Any updates on the Uu case in the above post?

Any problems?

Does it have a good feel to it?

Any issues at all?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] PhysX:
going to try that too as soon as i got my s3 :)

a little tutorial for that would be great...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] x111:
guys, who know maybe exist real carbon cover for sgs3?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] xath23:
I found a german shop selling metallic replacement covers, for about 20€ which is quite expensive IMO, but they do look decent on the pictures. Not sure if I'll get one since I'm using a case but I'm sure many will be happy about this. Unfortunatly they are not yet available, the shop claims in about week..

shop link

If they won't be available international, I'd be willing to order some for you guys just send me a PM i'll let you know when they will become available.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Schieni:
OK, here we are:

The foil came today and I tried my best.

I think it's quite ok...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] vasp3690:
Nothing yet but real carbon fibre is very crude to make it work for a phone and also very rigid. I would suppose it's near impossible to make the plastic clips of a back cover to work with carbon. Better off seeing if a pouch or case will be made.

sent with SGS3
[Galaxy S III Accessories] khassanove:
+1 on that
[Galaxy S III Accessories] RMXO:
http://www.skinomi.com/sagasiii.html

Guys if you want Carbon Fiber then go for Skinomi. Their screen protectors feel rubbery like but their Carbon Fiber kits are awesome & affordable. I have one on my Asus Prime before I mom took it over due to the carbon fiber.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Vinkel:
They sent it today so I think I'll receive it in 2-3 days :-)

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] ZeneticX:
those who want a "metal" feeling casing but worry about the signal issues

try looking for this casing. its from a chinese company called Baseus. the casing is made out of plastic but have a very high quality faux metallic feel and finishing to it. it matches the white SGS 3 very well. should be pretty cheap and affordable as well. using it currently and very satisfied with it

http://www.baseus.com/index.php?m=Product&a=detail&item=69
[Galaxy S III Accessories] RMXO:
I'm afraid of snap-on cus the phone can pop off on minor falls
[Galaxy S III Accessories] hah2110:
how much bulk does this add
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Alex Charles:
I do find it difficult to get off in all honesty so I'm sure it'll survive a minor drop.

The case feels like high quality and looks stunning. The edges protrude ever so slightly around the edges as expected to prevent the screen getting scratched.

The only thing I guess I could say negatively about it is that the cutouts for the lock and volume buttons extend into the case a bit too much. I presume that they did this as it is a lot easier to use these buttons now.

Great case and well worth the money.

Note it does effect gps slightly (used GPS test from the market) I would estimate a 5-10% signal loss lock but still great accuracy.

(I haven't noticed a loss in signal for mobile connection on the other hand)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ZeneticX:
minimal. its quite thin
[Galaxy S III Accessories] hah2110:
How much bulk does this add?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] RMXO:
Here's an ebay link for metal back covers

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw..._sacat=0&_odkw=samsung+galaxy+s+iii&_osacat=0
[Galaxy S III Accessories] GeoH2102:
Anyone tried these?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aftermarket...LIPEIH1AWJ20&s=generic&qid=1339284501&sr=1-10

Really tempted... I love them aesthetically, but the lack of reviews makes me hesitant..
[Galaxy S III Accessories] zmore:
From what I've read, these metal battery covers severely hinder NFC and GPS in the galaxy nexus, so it probably does in the S3. I can understand how a lot of people wouldn't mind living without the still-mostly-useless NFC in order to have a perty back cover, but GPS?

Not worth the risk, imo - better to stick with "cheap plastic".
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Lorimere:
They look nice. But like mentioned I am pretty sure NFC will not work at all.

Its the reason the One-S doesn't have NFC (aluminum body). And the reason the EVO LTE had to have that plastic section at the top of the phone(antenna and NFC).

NFC I might be able to do without. But not if it kills GPS and cell reception.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mickeko:
NFC will definitely not work through metal as it doesn't even work through aluminum foil which is just a fraction of a millimeter thick. The gps gets severely impacted by the foil and finds 4 satellites rather than 11 inside my house. It's unlikely that it would kill your cell reception, but it would be ridiculous to assume that the signal is unaffected.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] whiskeybro:
I got mine today from eBay

and it looks great.

I did a test and see no difference in reception.

On 3G and H and with the orginal back cover I get a GPS fix indoor in 7 seconds and with the plastic /aluminum cover it's the same, and both give me 12 satellites in 20 seconds.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] beeboss:
Wow really cool . Nice to hear it don't break the signal :thumbup:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] RMXO:
That's good to hear, I got the Silver on white cover.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] contentryder:
I just purchased the Silver on white one as well!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dc5guy:
Can one of you post pics when you have it?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] wezzy-se:
Matte plastic

Is it only me who is interrested in a matte plastic battery cover. I had one for my old sgs I, which I loved. I mean the sgs III is a lovely phone, but it is slippery.

I tried to find one, but haven't yet. Anyone else who had better luck?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 1234568:
No luck but I agree 100%. If either of us find one let's both share it here. ;)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] whiskeybro:
Look here

http://www.casesbuy.com/galaxy-s-ii...over-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-i9300---white.html

http://www.casesbuy.com/galaxy-s-ii...e-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-i9300---darkgray.html
[Galaxy S III Accessories] knarfl1:
Best mount I've used.

http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-Unive...339788045&sr=8-1&keywords=phone+mount+CD+slot
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rovex:
For a matt finish you could just sand it down with a fine wet and dry paper, 2000 grit maybe, that wont leave sanding marks.

The alternative is to spray it with Plasti-dip. Its a matt finish rubber spray, that can be removed quite easily. It can be bought in a variety of colours, including clear.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] wezzy-se:
Thanks Whiskeybro for the link but that seems to be a back cover case, not a replace battery cover (not looking for anything to make it thicker). So I'll keep looking, it's bound to come up sometime.

And I would like to be able to still fit it in my car holder.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] squid267:
you could get a can of black plasti dip and spray on the original back cover. good stuff, just used it on my car recently.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wurstbaum:
Metal cover -> goodbye NFC

Since the NFC Antenna is directly built into the outside layer of the battery, a metal cover will sufficiently mess up NFC communication ;)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] wezzy-se:
That could be a little interesting. Have not tried that before, do you have a link you can share?

(Though I do feel a little reluctant to destroy the original battery cover)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Tomatoes8:
How is the fit? The only thing worrying me about 3rd party battery covers is the fit. They don't have the Samsung specifications and I am afraid that these covers will wreck the lock points if you force one of these covers into place.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dullknives:
it shouldn't do any damage to the cover. i've use plasti-dip on other plastic parts and it peels right off like it was never there. ymmv of course.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] whiskeybro:
It fits quite good, the locking points are made of plastic too so no harm: )
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Go Radio:
Just got these yesterday and I have to say, they look stunning! even the ones that have a black border look great
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 3RR0R404:
Is there any problem with NFC using thoose back covers ?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Go Radio:
I haven't had any issues with NFC or signals.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] hah2110:
Do these provide any sort of protection?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Go Radio:
Well they're just battery covers so no
[Galaxy S III Accessories] .Arkham:
So NFC works through the metal cover? Wow, I thought it was confirmed not to work. Interesting news.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mickeko:
I would think it's just a very thin metal coating on plastic rather than solid metal.

Sent från mein I9300 via Tapatalk 2. Kyllä!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] squeeish:
I wonder if there's one that has a similar texture to the SGS2's.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Brooklynzson:
Where did you pick them up from??
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Go Radio:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=galaxy+s3+battery+cover&_sacat=0
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dullknives:
pretty sure he/she was wonder which seller...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Go Radio:
Woops my bad, got them from 'yideny' and 'castte'.

ordered at the same time and it arrived the same day.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mardon85:
Any pics of it fitted?

Ordered mine but its from Hong Kong got a wait on my hands.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mp2ning:
Received mine today!

Only ordered the Aqua blue one but I will be ordering the silver one right away since it looks awesome! The silver accent on the battery cover + the silver side of the phone should look spectacular!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wond3r:
That actually looks very good !

Is there enough of a lip around the camera that if you put the phone on a table, the camera lens would not be touching the table?

From your pictures alone I'm interested in those covers, since i won't need nfc. My other issue is how quickly that back will get scratched
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mp2ning:
Yes! The camera lens is below the cover so it will not get scratched by placing the phone anywhere!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] katsuru:
Does it make our SGS3 thicker? I see the cuts for the camera flash and speaker, it seems like 1mm thicker to me ?

How is it with NFC ? does Android Beam still works ? I want to order this battery covers for 2 SGS3, would be a shame if NFC did not work as we use it all the time.

Best regards
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mp2ning:
It adds about 1mm to the back. The camera lens is now recessed below the cover and with the stock battery cover the camera Protrudes past the cover.

I don't have another GS3 to test the NFC, but, I can't connect my Galaxy Nexus with the Galaxy S3 using NFC with the new cover and I can in fact do it with the stock battery cover. I don't know if it will work between two Galaxy S3's!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wond3r:
How much did it cost you?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mp2ning:
I bought it from ebay for $15.70 but I have seen them now available for $11.99 from sellers with good feedback!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wond3r:
The cheapest one I found is this one, for the green

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Green-Metal-...Accessories&hash=item231ecb3878#ht_500wt_1413
[Galaxy S III Accessories] .Arkham:
I guess that means this cover isn't a 100% copy to the original cover. I was hoping it was (or at least one of the many aluminum replacement covers on ebay) would be the same fit in order to work with an additional case or bumper. :(

Hmm, so no NFC. :(
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wond3r:
Why would you want to get a nice replacement back cover, only to add a case and cover it?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] .Arkham:
It's nicer (maybe stronger) than the original cover; the cover might not be on it 100% of the time; it will protect the original cover for whatever reason as a backup; a metal bumper with the metal back will rock; some cases are transparent; some cases don't have full back coverage...

More? :D

BTW, I didn't hear back from you about your preorder delay call: Was it Rogers? B/c no one I've heard from who has a Rogers order has had any notification. Was it a retailer, Telus, Bell, etc?

EDIT: Re: My Reasons for using a battery cover w/bumper... Case in point, below: :P

From the other metal case thread. Love this, this is the same same gunmetal combo I was going for.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] :
do they effect the gps signal in anyway...remember i got one for my s2 and could not get gps signal with a metal back...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] katsuru:
No NFC ?? Damn :mad:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Hampa_D:
as i have just applied a wet screen guard i don't want to power up my phone just yet but as soon as i do i'll try the nfc functionality with the tags i got here at home
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wond3r:
I thought you wanted to put a non see through case over top, so I'm sure you could see where I was coming from.

As for my call, I was called by Best Buy and my friend by Telus
[Galaxy S III Accessories] katsuru:
Thank you a lot!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wond3r:
delete
[Galaxy S III Accessories] twoashj:
Just get cases that covers the back. Case-mate looks like selling an aluminum back case. http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...xy-S3-Brushed-Aluminum-Barely-There-Cases.asp
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Oli2k:
NFC won't work with a metal backed battery cover :mad:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] .Arkham:
The reports have been inconsistent at best. Also, there may be a difference between using a metal replacement cover and a full case with a metal back. The former (1 layer) is less of an obstacle than the latter (2 layers).

Who knows. For the first few weeks I'm going to grab a reasonable TPU/silicone case until something better comes out. (Even if the "something better" is just positive information on existing cases. ;))
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Oli2k:
I've tried a few metal backed cases and nfc tags haven't worked with any of them.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] .Arkham:
Yeah, that's what I expect, but replacement back covers could prove to be less of an obstruction. We definitely need more info from people who have those.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wond3r:
Some peoples s3 NFC wont work even with a tpu case
[Galaxy S III Accessories] .Arkham:
Really? Wow, news to me. Thanks. That's useful to know when deciding on case/cover material.

+1
[Galaxy S III Accessories] S_Dot:
Like this?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] D33KK:
I haven't seen this thread in a while - I come back to 20,000 views! :eek:

Thanks for the replies and pictures :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] katsuru:
He said he would test it for us, lets just wait.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Freeme3:
Metal case? That'll be awesome!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Pkplonker:
This looks stunning, do you have a template to cut this out? If not, how did you do it? I have some wrap that I've never used, on anything so would like to make this my first project!

Many thanks in advance!

Stu
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Rageboardr:
Does your self made cover affect GPS or NFC? That looks awesome. I too would be interested in instrucions on how to do this. Thanks as well.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Oli2k:
I've only had the issue with one case so far which is the Uunique metal backed case.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Reldeis:
I did it myself with white 3M Carbon Foil. It doesn't affect any signals because it's just a thin foil. Applying an 3M foil is quite easy. All you need is a hairdryer and a precise cutter.

You apply the foil on the cover and push the air underneath it (from middle to the outside) On the sides you need to warm the foil with the hairdryer and carfully apply it around the uneven parts (camera/sides). After that you cut out the holes and smooth the edges with the cutter.

I try to upload pictures of mine tonight.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Rageboardr:
That would be greatly appreciated. I might just get the white phone if i can cover the back with this. Not a fan of gloss white on a phone.

Is the hairdryer just to make it more pliable, or does it actually need to be heated to adhere?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] katsuru:
NFC tests with the metal covers anyone?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] stothy862:
Any news? I haven't seen a post since this! And also could you check GPS?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] whiskeybro:
Sorry my friend,

The NFC is not working but GPS is working fine :(
[Galaxy S III Accessories] stothy862:
That is good news for me! No use for NFC at the moment for me. The GPS, is it even hindered at all?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] whiskeybro:
No differece on gps signal :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ReggieTee:
Well I don't know anyone with a GNexus or SIII. Not sure how much I'll use Wallet so not sure how much it'll affect me if the cover causes NFC issues. So far, it's been fine for signal and gps.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Reldeis:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bke4k5tja06rkxv/YYcMJDSOp9#/

in there are some pictures i took of my s3 back and my tetrax car mount. The little bump on the back is for the tetrax to actually work.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] pm007:
Got mine today. Fits perfectly to my sgs3.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mardon85:
Mine arrived today. Have to say i'm very impressed. Fit is perfect and it looks great. Adds a little extra class IMO. Since I dont use NFC it's a non issue for me. Wifi and GPS have been exactly the same. I like how its cool to the touch when you pick it up after a while.

Anyways. Here are a few pics:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] twoashj:
I bet battery cover sold from third party would be pretty much same as the original one. If you like something metallic look, you can try brushed aluminum case from case-mate. http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...xy-S3-Brushed-Aluminum-Barely-There-Cases.asp
[Galaxy S III Accessories] contentryder:
Something like this? Just carrying along the Galaxy brand! Along with my Samsung 9 Series notebook =)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Captainblade:
That case looks really nice have you got a link for that one Whiskeybro
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Ry4n:
Ordered a black and grey one, just got to wait for it to come from Hong Kong now but patience is definitely not one of my virtues.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ExTREmE99:
i have this, but i feel that my signal is diminished. anyone else find this to be true?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wond3r:
So can anyone confirm or deny any loss in signal strength?