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[Galaxy S III Accessories] ooidort:
Got myself one of these:

Ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330770129494?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Shipping took about two weeks. Package was wrapped in packaging tape and bubblewrap. Also included one screen protector as a gift.

The battery cover itself is really well made, and a lot sturdier in feel than the original plastic one. The original cover used to creak and squeak when applying pressure to certain points of the back, I haven't managed to make this aluminum one to make a sound. Also offers slightly more protection for the camera lens since the lens isn't protruding from the back anymore.

The way the Samsung logo is incorporated is also nicer than on the original cover.

The text in the logo is a bit jagged to give it a nice feel. Overall the back cover feels really premium and makes the phone actually feel as expensive as it is.

A must buy if you like aluminum on your gadgets.

ps. don't know whether NFC works or not with this cover. I've never used NFC in my life and don't need it.

Non-protruding lens!​

Jagged logo!​

Doesn't add any bulk!​
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dmm5157:
Ooidor, you mind doing a little testing with signal strength between the stock back cover and the aluminum one?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ooidort:
Sure, though what kind of testing are we talking about? As simple as just going to the settings and monitoring the signal strenght or something more complex?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] petch777:
Where could i get one of these metal covers. The ebay listing has ended and i cant find any others online
[Galaxy S III Accessories] fishfuzz:
Here's a list of everything that seller has, there seem to be quite a few options for the S3:

http://shop.mobileweb.ebay.com/searchresults?cmd=SSID&pg=1&sellerId=2011master84

And you could snag some eyelashes!

Sent from my SPH-L710
[Galaxy S III Accessories] lmm112190:
I like this new one better than the other ones. The only thing missing is the galaxy s III logo.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] fishfuzz:
I like the metal look, but have been using NFC quite a bit and not sure how these would affect the capabilities.

Sent from my SPH-L710
[Galaxy S III Accessories] screwyluie:
with as little styling as this phone has to begin with, why is it every one of these back plates makes the bezel of the phone larger, removing any curve it had to begin with. why cant the carbon fiber/leather/aluminum/etc be the shape of the original back plate, and not just the flat surface with a bezel to cover the curves... ugly... even the really nice looking ones like the aluminum one above is ruined by that chrome edging... phone looks more like a paper weight... adding style that removes style seems counter productive.

just my 2c.

i wonder if anyone could point me to back plates that don't have this problem, whatever style they may be, i'm in the market for a backing that doesn't change the curvy styling of the original bezel by adding one of it's own

anyone seen anything like that? thanks
[Galaxy S III Accessories] petch777:
i dropped my S3 and have now chipped the side of the phone :crying: the metal bit so only a case will cover it up. does anyone know any stylish cases similar to the backplates we've been looking at and how much extra bulk will it add?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
Which GSIII do you have?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] -A-P-M-:
Does anyone have this battery back cover ? Im wondering how it fits and looks on a phone - does it add any thickness ? Thanx

Found on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pebble-Blue...242842?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cc9c6215a
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dmm5157:
Here's a description of the testing I did for my aluminum case.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=30217127&postcount=6
[Galaxy S III Accessories] gbmitchell:
If it has metal it will kill nfc.

---------- Post added at 12:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:28 AM ----------

I have a white one like that and it adds thickness to bring the back up to where the bump around the camera is.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] unimatrixzer0:
Doesn't seem to add any thickness and matches the OEM dimensions in my opinion. FYI the chrome "GALAXY S III" started to comes off on mine so I just used a blade to remove the rest of it. I actually like the look better without the chrome letters there.

Edit: Actually the area around the camera, flash, and speaker is a little raised unlike the OEM cover so that helps better protector those components which is great.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] vw671:
Adds about 1mm to the thickness.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1806110
[Galaxy S III Accessories] blinkingLEDs:
I have the international sgs3. it only has the Samsung logo were yours is branded with the carrier.

resonanced trough the vibrations that is life
[Galaxy S III Accessories] petch777:
I've found a black version of that aluminium case that oiidort showed. unfortunately since i'm a new member i can't post links... it looks cool though and i think ill buy it
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Yungfu:
Any opinion on case itself? Feel, sturdiness, fit, paint?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ehaze:
what do you mean success?

sorta hard to mess up plasti-dip.

??
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jerastan:
I've never worked with the stuff.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] samiaziz:
OEM AT&t white back battery case?

Anyone know where i can get one
[Galaxy S III Accessories] vw671:
Well, it's not a case.

Feels good just as sturdy as the OEM if not more (*it's thicker). The paint is surprisingly good/high quality considering the price. Did you read my thread? The fake adhesive backed carbon fiber inlay edges were lifted a very small amount here and there when I got it but sat down with use. The chrome stickers fell of in about a week, which is probably the only thing negative I can say about it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] eecho:
Premium backplate

youtube/watch?v=lzNP-GJ1pjo <- I cannot post external link, so just add dot com.

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watch this video. You can buy it in some countries. The video is from a Korean seller.

Though it's about $250, I wanna have it, but don't know if I can use it on my TMO galaxy s3.

I visited a Korean website, and they sell two different types i) SGS3 3G model ii) SGS3 4G model.

I hope US version will get this product soon.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] XtremeCheater:
I got one of these (attached)

I buy from cnn.cn

Frame it with my ol' Sensation so it the picture just doesn't sharp enough

It's pretty decent, not slippery, though the color could be better. It is off the genuine pebble blue one (which I love and after bought another from samsung service center, even the genuine replacement battery cover is botched and the color tends to purple metallic, yuck), but I'm about to get the leather insert since NFC just won't work.

Take off the alumunium and NFC will work
[Galaxy S III Accessories] nebsif:
BUMP!

My chrome thingy finally arrived
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Ehrles:
Silver Metallic Brushed Replacement Battery Cover with White Frame :D

http://www.sunsky-online.com/view/2...ng+Galaxy+SIII+++i9300++Original+Version+.htm

- shipping took 17 days (from China to Germany)

- good quality

- NFC works (the stickers, not the key chain)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] VikingoRMCF:
Link me, please!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
the duel metal paneled battery covers are so sexy. I can't wait until my green one comes in.

Awesome to know that unlike the full metal panels that the split allows the nfc signal to pass through. :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] nebsif:
Enjoy :P

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silver-Chro...927622?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item58956ad146

Edit: meh u have to bid on that one, my bad, but I bought from this guy and he has other cool battery covers, check him

Linky to all his i9300 stuff
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrischoi:
I bought one and quality is horrible. The finish is bad. I didn't even dare put it on my phone. With my luck, I never get anything good from China. :(
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jesus_c:
my covers

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] uabtodd:
Me likey the silver/grey one. Any chance on a link where you got it ?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jesus_c:
you can buy it here http://stores.ebay.com/Top-ICON
[Galaxy S III Accessories] XDA mark:
I'm looking for a new backplate, I have read all pages in this thread but I decided to post anyways. Maybe somebody might help me decide. I want a new backplate which:

1. matches/looks good with a Pebble Blue S3

2. feels higher quality then the original backplate

3. makes the phone a little bit heavier

Now making the phone a bit heavier would be best with a metal backcover, though if it (making the phone heavier) can be achieved without metal it would be great. I don't use GPS/NFC, though at my home I have pretty weak signal so loosing even more signal because of a new backplate would not be so nice :p Currently my prefference goes to these:

1. Leather Carbon Battery Cover Housing Case for Samsung Galaxy S3 SIII i9300

2. Samsung Galaxy S3 brushed metal insert replacement back battery covers aluminum finish

If anybody that has one of these could tell me if they match my "wishes" (especially if it makes the phone heavier) I would be very thankfull! Also, any other suggestions are welcome.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] nicky041192:
Ive been looking at that. But with black carbon style with a blue frame. Not sure what the blue is like compared to the pebble bye phone.

Sent from my Galaxy S3
[Galaxy S III Accessories] WillEat4F00d:
Does anyone know if all the gs3 versions' back plates are the same? I was wondering if I could order the international version's back and fit it on the Verizon one.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] slowestcivic:
I have the carbon back with blue around the edge, it looks way different than the phone but doesn't look bad.

I bought the international back and it fits in both my T-Mobile and Verizon one (work phone)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] nicky041192:
Any chance of a side shot so I can see the colour difference? Cheers!

Sent from my Galaxy S3
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rlatjs17:
Dont Buy the chrome back covers from amazon.

I bought this one when it was on sale for $5

http://www.amazon.com/Aftermarket-P...57QZWH8GXWXX&qid=1347594121&s=generic&sr=1-19

I lost my 4g signal, 1-2 bars for 3g, and couldnt get a wifi connection 10 feet away from my fios modem. GPS seems fine though...

can anybody can recommend any plastic ones with different colors?

im wary of the chrome now with that much reception loss.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BCSC:
I have been using 3 of the metal back plates found on Ebay for about a month. I assure you that there are no signal issues arising from the plate being metal. They are aluminum, but do not seem to block signal. I haven't had any dropped calls, and the antenna icon is constantly the same on my phone with these battery covers as they are on my wife's with a stock back plate
[Galaxy S III Accessories] friend1:
Have you ever seen a stylish aluminium back plate which is a replacement of the original NOT a back cover. I don't want a bulky device.

P.S. samsung needs a design team asap....
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BR377:
I really want the 4500mAh battery and modified back case i found on ebay but i can't use my gel cover with it, probably can't use any cover.

Not worried about dropping it but the case makes it so the side buttons (power/volume) require some force to be depressed and it works amazing for me because i had a habit of pressing then every time i pick up the phone, so annoying.

Need to find a winning combination i can't stand the S3 caseless.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BCSC:
The ones in the picture i posted before you are not a case if that is what you mean. You take the battery cover off and install this piece instead. It makes it about a millimeter bigger at most.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BCSC:
Here are some more pictures. Again these are to replace the battery cover, not go over it. The stock OEM is on the left
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jetnag:
I tested Plastidip on the S3 original back cover:

- Clean properly using isopropanol

- Using Plastidip spraycan and apply according to instructions

- Applied two layers with 30 mins wait between. Applied the two layers in different directions.

- Wait 12 hours to harden.

Long story short. It gives amazing non-slip rubbery surface, but the edges starts to peel of in a day or two. Maybe I should've used more layers. I dunno.

It is easy to rub off, so no problem to test it yourself.

Tried the same approach on an S2 original back cover. Sticked a few days more, but still pealed off in the edges.

EDIT: Ended up with this one (low to medium anti-slip surface and accurate build quality, happy with it): http://www.ebay.com/itm/261059663341?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Good luck plastidipping.. :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Igtenoz:
Thanks for the info. Went ahead and ordered the same one, silver with white frame. Can't wait till it arrives. :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Amo_rphis:
Got the black one from there;its ok as quality,but i can inform that wifi signal is afected(like ,from 1-2 bars to 0-1);GSM and H+ seems ok(maybe bit loss like 10% or so);for this money,is more then ok;i also got black flip-cover and plastic black back...also,for this money is ok quality;took like 2 weeks to Romania.

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Accessories] joshka89:
Found these two sites:

http://cnn.cn/shop/advanced_search_...cover &search_in_description=0&sort=2a&page=1

http://www.sw-box.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=766&q=samsung

The first one I just feel like they will be bad quality, I ordered the dark blue from sw-box though and will let you know how it works (15-30 days!!!)

Specifically I orderd this one: http://www.sw-box.com/Brush-Aluminu...er-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-i9300-Dark-Blue.html

It's a replacement not just a snap on so it shouldn't be any thicker.

If it sucks I'll send it to someone for free
[Galaxy S III Accessories] otariq:
These brush aluminum back covers aren't actually metal are they? Will they cause interference with signal or nfc? Also are they prone to scratches my original is scratches badly somehow and I might get the zagg to cover the back. Does anyone know of any protectors just for the back because that's all I need as I already have a screen protector
[Galaxy S III Accessories] MasK:
I think they are real aluminium. I got one with the white plastic border with brushed metal in the middle.

I can't say much about the signals, but I could not do wireless charging :(

I'm planning to get the carbon-fibre black one.. and then I'll revisit wireless charging..
[Galaxy S III Accessories] b-eock:
Remember the Captivate guys??? It had a metal back plate cover and didn't have problems. I want this bad!!!!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] djkinetic:
I ordered one of these used it for a week before finding out, that it absolutely kills my GPS reception and lock even outdoors, I fired up GPS Toolbox and with the cover on it would at most pick up 2/27 satellites no lock after 5 minutes of searching, took it off and boom 17/27 satellites with GPS lock within 2 minutes, put the plastic cover one and same thing GPS lock within 2 minutes 15-16/27 satellites, its too bad cuz i really like the aluminum cover too =/
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Xbto:
I looked on this thread to find out if this covers will or will not break NFC on the GS3. I did not find the awnser so I got this two back covers from ebay:

Aluminum Metal Battery Door Back Cover Case For Samsung Galaxy S3 SIII i9300

Metal Aluminium Alloy Battery Door Back Cover Case For Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300

So, both look really good on the device. The build quality looks really good and "professional".

But they DO BREAK NFC. You will not be able to use NFC on your device with this covers on. On the Plus side, I haven´t notice any change on signal, Wifi, or GPS. It may affect them but it´s not noticeable IMO.

So, if you are like me and use NFC everyday this covers will NOT work for you. If you don´t, then recommend you get one, they look awesome ;)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] nerys71:
I ordered this one. will post pics once I get it
[Galaxy S III Accessories] tghockey07:
Cnn.cn is a decent site. I remember that people got a lot of parts from there for BlackBerry's back in the day.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] winbytrick:
metal back cover definitely will kill your signal, GPS and NFC more or less, here is the solution for us guy. Nice and all function work well :victory:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] b-eock:
^Not true at all. Old SGS1 Captivate had a metal backplate. Still had great signal. GPS is another story.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] cbanakis:
Not sure if I am posting in the right place here...

I have a Galaxy S3, with an extended battery.

Has anyone seen any nice back covers that fit the extended batteries?

I have been searching for days, and the only extended covers I can find, are crappy, AND they come with batteries.

I would prefer to get some super fancy back cover, but pretty much anything is better than the ones that come with the batteries.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Epikarus:
Blocks WiFi and Cell Signal. Its mostly plastic with a very thin, almost foil thin sheet of "metal" i think, but it significantly reduces wifi and cell reception. Don't buy it. I'm going to try to get a refund, ridiculous. Why would you sell something that would make the phone useless.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] FastEddie422:
Does anyone have experience with Flashinthebox?

I ordered this http://www.flashinthebox.com/electr...nt-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-siii-i9300--red.html almost a month ago and it still hasn't arrived. I don't know if I should even bother emailing them since I think they ship from China, it would still take almost another month to get a replacement either way, and it was only $7 with shipping.

If anyone has used them before for anything I would like to hear your thoughts.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Nukie_Freak:
Did you ever have any luck with these guys? I ordered about 20 some days ago and nothing. I sent an email yesterday but still haven't heard back. Just wondering if I should keep my hopes up or just move on with life.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] -A-P-M-:
Does anyone know if carbon battery cover also got negative efect on reception like aluminium back cover? Thanx
[Galaxy S III Accessories] nerys71:
While real carbon is conductive I don't THINK it has the same impact on RF as Metallic items do. but don't quote me 100% on that :)

I know it DOES have "SOME" effect. when flying RC rocket gliders with carbon tail booms we have to be careful not to put the antenna in the boom but that is solid carbon with a much much much weaker transmitter.

The guys making the Element case say they have tested it (aluminum bumper carbon fiber backside) and it did not effect signal.

Where did you find a REAL carbon case? link? all the ones I have found so far are "fake" with "carbon look" plastic.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] freakasis:
It probably did say FAIL...it was just translated by the same moron who translated the rest of the page LOL

"you contact us at any time, we are always been here for you.and will reply you in 24 hours!"
[Galaxy S III Accessories] -A-P-M-:
Thanx. I had in mind that I saw carbon battery cover, but I checked on ebay and all of them looks like plastic with carbon look. I'd like to change back cover - I would like to have aluminium, but I don't want to weaken transmitter..
[Galaxy S III Accessories] therealjoeblow:
International vs North American LTE version (i9300/i747)

Hello, new to the forum, and first post...

This question was asked at the end of June, and having read all of the posts in the thread, it doesn't appear to have been answered.

There are a large number of covers on ebay that say "Fit i9300 global version only" and I've asked some of the sellers if they have the same case for the i747 (North American LTE version), and I've only received replies saying no, they have nothing for that phone.

Is there really a difference, or will the i9300 covers fit the i747 properly? I would really like this one, but it's one of those where the vendor replied it's only for the international version:

www_dot_ebay_dot_com/itm/261073004542?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619

Many thanks

The REAL Joe
[Galaxy S III Accessories] nerys71:
I have purchased several back covers from ebay for global i9300 and so far they all fit just fine. I have an ironman cover a us flag cover a wireless chargig modded cover and all fit fine.

I could have gotten lucky I guess but so far no issues.

I have also bought a couple cover for my Note II and they also fit fine. some are a little loose but fit fine otherwise.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] therealjoeblow:
...assuming you mean they all fit the i747 fine? Thanks, will give the one I noted a go!

Cheers

The REAL Joe
[Galaxy S III Accessories] nerys71:
I have a SPRINT S3 and a SPRINT Note II

so whatever "number" those are :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] krafft:
Has anyone matched up a titanium gray battery cover with their white gs3?

I found Samsung's offical titanium gray cover on mobilefun.com...it's bit pricey, so I wanted to get some input.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 380AU:
I can tell you that the Pebble Blue battery cover looks schmicko of the Titanium Grey GS3.

Totally hot.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] krafft:
Sounds like a good lookin set up!

I wasn't sure how the gray and white would look though since the white is smooth and the gray has a metallic look.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Kawirider1228:
So I have an aluminum green battery door and the stock white one. I hated the carrier branding on the white one (Verizon) so I Plasti-dipped it. Did four coats and looks great. Adds much needed grip. Pictures!

Sorry for the quality, Transformer has a horrible camera!

And this is my daily setup
[Galaxy S III Accessories] krafft:
Very nice! I'm thinking about doing the titanium gray battery cover on my white gs3, along with the white and gray spigen ultra bumper.

Quick off topic question, do the buttons on your spigen bumper match up? Mine seem to be off a little and they don't always work.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Kawirider1228:
Volume down isn't the nicest "click" but the rest are fine.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] solvingPuzzles:
Rubberized?

I looked at the other posts in this thread, and I didn't quite find what I was looking for. I'm looking for a rubberized backplate that has some "traction" on smooth surfaces. Has anyone found a good rubberized backplate for the Galaxy S3?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrischoi:
There is a fake Spigen one on eBay. There is also one under the name of Khomo on Amazon.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jasvncnt1:
From reading the reviews doesnt seem like it really has much grip.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrischoi:
Which one?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jasvncnt1:
Not sure if this is the one you were referring to or not

http://www.amazon.com/KHOMO-Rubberi...KHOMO+Black+Rubberized+Texture+Samsung+Galaxy

Some of the reviews are kind of back and forth. Some say it feels nice and some say it doesnt add really any more grip the OEM. i may have missed something though. This is pretty much what I have been looking for too. Trying to figure out maybe a way just to coat the one I have now.
[Acer Iconia A500] BryanE:
I tried doing the afterota v1.09 and all I get is the android on his back with the exclamation point coming out of his belly. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get this to work. All I want is clockwork mod and it wont work. I have the ota ICS Version 4.0.3, image version Acer_AV041_A500_RV05RC01_PA_CUS1 and I also have root. Thanks for any help out there.

Bryant
[Acer Iconia A500] telemike:
You need to use Blackthund3r's APX root tool first. http://d-h.st/OhT

More info here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1622425

Then you can use AfterOTA after that