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[Galaxy S III Accessories] junglizste:
Anybody find any decent backplates?

I saw some on ebay that looked okay but the seemed to have a large metal middle section. If it's fake metal, that's fine. I was worried about signal issues.

I would love to have a rubberized textured backplate, like the T-Mobile Galaxy S2.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Gadgetz:
Sure, there's lots of decent backplates out there. Google it and see if anything piques your interest
[Galaxy S III Accessories] junglizste:
It seems like current choices are:

cheap fake leather glued onto plastic:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leather-Car...ltDomain_0&hash=item25720e2d3f#ht_5984wt_1163

Cheap metal that probably degrades signal:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/METAL-BATTE...ccessories&hash=item53eda3660c#ht_6075wt_1396

Extended battery:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-4300mA...599359?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2a1f59b5bf

OEM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-WHITE-H...753960?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item20c7114fa8

Cheap approximation of OEM with same flaws

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Pink-ba...Accessories&hash=item41673e7a9b#ht_744wt_1396
[Galaxy S III Accessories] the_buzz_man:
Now that is funny.....why don't they just put FAIL on there instead!!

the_buzz_man
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ReggieTee:
I have the metal back and I have not experience any degradation in the signal.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] junglizste:
How does it look? Build quality?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] CHiSEEN:
Have you also tried GPS and NFC signals?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] the_buzz_man:
I was just laughing at the way the eBay item said "deny" on the pic....

the_buzz_man
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ddurandSGS3:
the metal back covers have been reported to make NFC fail.

its also been reported that they do not impact GPS signal at all.

this is on the international version however.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] KryptosXLayer2:
Just thinking out loud here - will the international i9300 battery cover fit on the US LTE devices? Which part of the phone is thicker, the part that the battery cover attaches to or the phone itself? I'd love to get an i9300 white battery cover to replace the AT&T branded one I'm about to get....
[Galaxy S III Accessories] stu5797:
I would like an oem pebble blue. Any ideas?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] junglizste:
No you don't. It is super shiny cheap plastic. It scratches when you look at it the wrong way.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] aeox:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261054168712?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

I ordered this.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] stu5797:
Thanks but that is not oem. I can only guess what that really looks like...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] akkidy:
This one claims to be original

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251095238658?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dmunjal:
Well I bought the metal and although it looks and feels good, it does degrade the signal. GPS and Wifi seemed to be fine but I couldn't get LTE in the places I used to before.

So, I'm back to looking for a new back cover. I like the thinness of the phone so I don't want to put on a case but don't like the slippery OEM back cover. Has anyone tried the fake leather one?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] pakraider:
Seriously, my phone is barely a week old, and with light pocket action in and out of my jeans, the back cover is scratched up already!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ExTREmE99:
i have the fake leather one on the way, will update when i receive it. hopefully next week!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Solar257:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Replacement-Original-Battery/dp/B008E4G026/ref=sr_1_12?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1341374346&sr=1-12&keywords=galaxy+s+iii+battery+door

Get what you want, enjoy it how you please. :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] zaisaroni:
This looks like it is the international version's blue, not the different Pebble Blue for the US market.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrischoi:
Plastidip. Or that stuff in the can from the infomercial. Would be a wicked battery cover. You know, the one where they spray the screen door and it floats.

I remember. It's called Flex Seal. HAHAHA.

:)

http://www.google.com/search?um=1&h...e=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=iw&ei=J6_tUMzMNMqt0AGCsYG4Ag
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jasvncnt1:
LOL or can just use some skate board grip tape...:p
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrischoi:
Looks ugly.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] txkorm:
I just picked it up and it doesn't have much grip. More than the stock back however. I left it on though under my UAG and it looks sweet since there is no white seeping through the dark cases.

Currently not being productive on my S3.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] clninja:
When we got the titanium in the store I tried it. . didn't like it
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Solar257:
Didn't know Pebble Blue was a US-only color.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] junglizste:
Might give this one a go:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Fibe..._Accessories&hash=item3cc85e55ed#ht_500wt_922

I really would like a textured hard rubber one though.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrischoi:
That would be awesome. Would stain for white though. BOO.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] KryptosXLayer2:
DAMN, you just had to show the king of carbon fiber a carbon look back cover for my phone, didn't you...... buying the white one, won't stain if you take care of it and clean it regularly (my phones never get dirty, scratched, damaged)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] neyenlives:
hrm...pebble blue phone with a white carbon fiber back cover......sounds interesting indeed...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dmunjal:
I love the feel of the metal one and it looks great too. But signal degradation is an issue with LTE. WiFi does seem to work fine. I wish there was a fake metal version with the same feel without the signal loss.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dotsin:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Fibe...674646?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cc85e8216

I just bought this one for my Pebble Blue last night...we'll see how it looks in bout 10 days :silly:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ZServ:
If I could get a pebble blue metal back cover that didn't degrade signal.. Oh, the things I would do to show that off. Although, It'll be in a case so I don't necessarily see it doing me a whole lot of good.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] neyenlives:
please do, i think it may look really good actually, i disliked the plain glossy white back on the stock model, from the front it looks good in white, but the back looks much better in stock blue than stock white IMO
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ExTREmE99:
i got my leather/carbon fiber one yesterday. it looks pretty awesome to be honest. it FEELS great as well. has a soft touch to it and makes the GS3 way more luxurious feeling. too bad they sent me a black one when i requested white. on the bright side, it fits perfectly and no degradation in signal and NFC still works (as expected)

does anyone want a black one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150849316829

its the same exact one as in this picture. 10bucks paypal and its yours!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] KryptosXLayer2:
SO tempting, black and white themed.... but I'm still waiting on my white one to arrive, I don't want to buy yours and then have them screw up on my order too, haha
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jubmasterflex:
Did you read the auction carefully? :p
[Galaxy S III Accessories] KryptosXLayer2:
I can't speak for ExTREmE99, but I ordered this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/26105967464...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1127

and it clearly states:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ExTREmE99:
haha they sorted it out and are sending me a white one now :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jubmasterflex:
Yeah, that's a completely different seller. Glad to hear they are willing to accommodate you Extreme99!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] goblue30093:
It seems most of the aftermarket ones do not say "Galaxy S III" at the bottom like the original does. I want it to have the exact same one. I want to put a white one on my blue S3. That would be a nice twist on some days :)

That carbon fiber white one looks nice... maybe that one.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] junglizste:
I'll take it if you still have it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] biocalves:
For those looking for OEM battery covers and don't mind the US carrier branding, I talked to a Verizon rep yesterday and she confirmed that they'll carry replacement covers in store and online starting on the 15th for both white and blue.

I plan on trying my hand in the wireless charging mod and figured a few extras for practice wouldn't hurt even though it's supposed to be an easy mod.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] brickbeats:
Just confirmed 4g degradation with the metal battery cover... Good-bye Metal Battery Cover!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] fishfuzz:
Is the carbon fiber a sticker of some sort of really well integrated?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jubmasterflex:
Next time you speak to them, ask for a possible extended battery :P
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ExTREmE99:
shoot me a PM, ill ship it out USPS first class tomorrow afternoon.

the carbon fiber is not a sticker. its well integrated if you ask me. bad picture, but it doesnt peel or anything. only issue is that it wont fit in a hardcase properly. the cover is probably 0.5mm thicker than the original backcover and thus wont fit a hardcase. it does however lift the area around the camera lens ever so slightly so when you set the phone on a table, the camera is protected!!!!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] fishfuzz:
Great. I am seriously considering the white version. Think it will be hard to keep clean? How long did it take them to ship?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] KryptosXLayer2:
I noticed that from the pics on eBay, and thought that was reason enough to order it, still waiting! Great observation! Why Samsung made the resting point the camera they have so much technology in is beyond me.....
[Galaxy S III Accessories] swa2k4:
Just ordered this leather non carbon fiber look one..it's a Lexus lol looks like same leather type I prefer over carbon fiber look. July 31 estimate from China is rough though!

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=160827320552
[Galaxy S III Accessories] phatjohn:
That black carbon one looks great! Has anyone seen an extended battery model?

I've also noticed that I've not seen an extended battery with NFC? Are they all knock offs? I don't remember seeing sammy announcing one later.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] KryptosXLayer2:
I just received the white carbon battery cover today, and it looks / works great.... gonna make a few SGSIII owners I know jealous with it tonight, for sure!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] junglizste:
Just got your backplate. Thanks mate. looks great. :-D

car dock pulls it off every time I remove it though... :-/

...the hunt continues.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] KryptosXLayer2:
What dock are you using? The Infuse dock doesn't, but it does make the phone about 1-2mm thicker, so the once perfect USB connector at the bottom of the dock takes a little wiggle in order to connect it to the phone now, but I can't complain, the battery cover looks soooooo nice on this phone
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ncc1701k:
Just got this today from ebay. It looks very slick on the phone, albeit a bit heavy.

However, I can confirm that GPS is impacted to some extent. Before I can get indoor GPS lock in 10-20sec, and outdoor GPS lock almost immediately. With the metal cover, indoor will no longer lock and outdoor takes a good 10-15 secs.

Not a big deal if you don't use GPS often, but for users really care about GPS performance it might be a deal breaker. Just FYI.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] crzy619:
Also don't forget that metal battery covers also kill wifi, 3g/4g speed/signal and nfc.

Sent from Sammy 3 using xda premium
[Galaxy S III Accessories] onebelo:
i bought a pebble blue backplate for my white GSIII, looks sweet IMO :D .. nice contrast. i also got the white carbon fiber one but havnt arrived yet.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] junglizste:
I'm using the T-989 dock, which should be the same as the i727...

I guess the infuse dock is a bit bigger. You really have to shove the GSIII in the T989 dock.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] KryptosXLayer2:
I was using the D710 (Sprint) dock before I bought an Infuse one and gave the D710 dock to my girlfriend with a Skyrocket (how crazy is it that these docks fit all these different phones?)

The D710 has a better fitment than the Infuse does, but I wanted to use one that wasn't modified already like I had to with the D710 for my old Skyrocket - you have to shave down the front lip of the dock in order to make the phone connect to the USB plug! The Infuse one works right out of the box, doesn't pull off the battery cover, and should work a little better than the T-989 dock.... at ~$16 shipped from most places online, it's a good deal for what you need!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] c_l021:
Was it OEM? Can you send me the link please:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Paging Dr B:
Black and Blue

I ordered mine from http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BQVZ2M/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00 last week and it arrived yesterday from Hong Kong. If Samsung really wanted to wow people they should have included this back case, and then made their own official replaceable battery covers. This thing looks amazing. The blue color really matches the phone perfectly and seriously looks like it could have been a stock accessory. It feels great, looks awesome and was pretty cheap. This picture doesn't do the GalaxyS3 logo any justice. It looks real good in person. I'll post better pictures later when I have my camera with me.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Salde:
Anyone recieve one of these leather ones yet? How are they and would they be able to fit a rock case?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Paging Dr B:
That's hard to say but I can imagine that it's going to be as bulky as the carbon ones. My Fosmon case was super snug so I took it off. I mean why get an awesome rear case and not show it off.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] fookolt:
That looks really nice! Does it add any thickness to the phone or affect its radios?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Paging Dr B:
It adds maybe 1mm of thickness near the rear camera but it overall feels like it could have been a stock piece. It certainly feels a lot thinner than any case does. From what I can tell all of the radios are just as stong as before. I have full bars at my desk and I'm getting the same speeds that I've been getting. I can't imagine that this rear cover would be any worse than any case when it comes to blocking anything. I don't have anything to test out the NFC. It's just as thin as the stock case with a thin carbon skin on it. Unless carbon fiber is supposed to feel somewhat rubbery then this isn't real carbon fiber. It still looks awesome though.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] onebelo:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261054168712?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

it says 100% brand new and original. but whether its OEM or not, not sure lol. its nice but it doesnt seem that blue then again, i havent seen a pebble blue in person yet so not sure how its supposed to look.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] lcheng1:
Is the white leather one thicker than the carbon fiber one? It'd make sense that the carbon fiber one has a lower profile, but does anybody know for sure?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] c_l021:
Thanks! I have my s3 in pebble blue but my keys scratched my back so Ive been looking for a replacement. Sucks that its so fragile :mad:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] KryptosXLayer2:
You put your keys in your pocket with the phone? That's going to damage ANY phone.....
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Paging Dr B:
A few more pics of the blue and black carbon battery cover

Just thought I would add a few more. These cases with the fake carbon and leather that you see on amazon and ebay are pretty cool and give the phone a look unlike anything else out there.. Yo Samsung, dudes, are you seeing these??? I also thought I would add that the blue back goes really well with the blue on the bezel and the blue on the front of the phone.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] G1_enthusiast:
good idea, i hate phone being branded :(
[Galaxy S III Accessories] UlysisAM:
Would you have a link to that specific battery cover by any chance?

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrischoi:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/25109510547...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_3119wt_825

I bought this and after speaking to the seller, he claims it's a authentic OEM. Quality looks good and seems on par so far. Other guy got one and his review is the same as well.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SONE9:
Crossposting this http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=28968531&postcount=178

I have a red and dark grey metal backcover I am willing to sell if there is any interest(using silver). Prefer to sell within Canada, but can do the states as well if it comes down to it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Imurdaddytoo:
Can anyone find a white cover with black carbon fiber?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] No1ustad:
Anyone know where to find a rubberized backplate? something similar to what the evo 3d has, i just want something with a little grip
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Earthdog:
Thats exactly what I am after. :D Is it a conspiracy that the case is slick as glass so you will scratch or drop it easily. :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Paging Dr B:
I got it from amazon here http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BQVZ2M/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Nelsocracy:
I am very careful about never putting ANYTHING in the same pocket as my phone, and I've never dropped it, but there are still scratches on it from either my pocket or setting it on the desk. It is crazy.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Paging Dr B:
Yeah my stock back cover got small scratches from my simply placing it on my desk. It didn't surprise me since the SGS1, and Samsung Charge used the same plastic and those after a while had a ton of scratches. It's a good thing 3rd party replacements are inexpensive.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] gbmitchell:
I have gotten a grey metal cover and a fake wood print cover. I'm kind of surprised no one has mentioned the wood one. It is wood on black like this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wood-Leathe...313395?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item35bd20d9b3. I can't stand it because I don't like the black back with the white phone. I ordered a white leather one but apparently it is being shipped from China by Sea Turtle back. I like that carbon fiber look and I might consider another wood one that is on white now that they are popping up on ebay.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Paging Dr B:
Mine shipped from Hong Kong and it wasn't supposed to arrive until mid August. It ended up only taking one week.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] gbmitchell:
Well my first 2 were really quick. I think I bought from someone different on this one and it has been a few weeks. I think if I ordered a carbon fiber one it would get here first.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Vincent Vegas:
Loving that one's looks. I ordered it yesterday, should arrive next week. Thanks.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] stumanroo:
I looked through that vendor's stuff and I am seriously thinking about getting this one...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230812047686?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I want one with some tackiness to the back in some way shape or form...but I just want a battery cover so I still have a chance at fitting it in an infuze dock. I am fine with a naked phone...but I really want some more tackiness on the back to help grip it some.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] No1ustad:
yeah. Seems a lot of us just want something more grippy. I thought the backplate on the evo 3d was perfect.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrisbass:
By chance would you know if the phone would fit in an otterbox commuter case with that battery cover on it? Anyone else who has it think so?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] lcheng1:
I ordered a white one of this. I'll post some pictures when it arrives.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] lsv-1:
Hello everybody, I'm planning to order this one from amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B008DRHVR2/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new In your opinion is this a genuine Samsung part or not?

Thank you.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] fishfuzz:
I have the white "carbon fiber" version. Other than a slight discoloration from use (which should clean) and a little bit of glue around the logo (which came off with no problems), the added texture is nice.

Sent from my SPH-L710
[Galaxy S III Accessories] screwyluie:
This project is still a couple weeks out, but I'm going to use plastidip to cover my phone. I'll end up posting pics when I'm done but that should add the grip everyone is after. Just thought I'd share incase anyone else wants to try it as well
[Galaxy S III Accessories] hot0m:
Would you say that metal battery covers may help to dissipate heat generated by streaming data?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] King Shady:
Idk if there are any former International GS2 owners here, but if so I remember there being a thread on how people made their phones matte. They brushed the sides and backs with sandpaper and it turned out to be awesome.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] blinkingLEDs:
I'm really turned off by that big galaxy s3 logo on all backplates. looks so cheap imho. I think I'm going to try giving the original backplate a little more grip by adding some texture. Will try sanding it a little and if that doesn't give the feel I'm after I'll try some kind of coating.

resonanced trough the vibrations that is life
[Galaxy S III Accessories] fishfuzz:
In person, the logo isn't cheap looking.

Sent from my SPH-L710
[Galaxy S III Accessories] blinkingLEDs:
The idea of having a "sign" on the back of the phone saying what kind of phone it is feels cheap. So it doesn't matter how well made it is. This is just my personal preference.

kind regards.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] DrKaotica:
i bought this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008BQVXYM/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M2T1_SC_3p_dp_1

it came in like 7 days not 24 like amazon told me (gotta love hong kong shipping)

i like it, seems to be reasonably decent build quality. the fake leather adds just enough thickness to make my slim cases not fit (casemate barely there/ringke slim lite). the navy blue adds a cool two tone look to the pebble blue. But just remember you cant run a slim case with it. my seido active does fit but its definitely a little bulgy

may post a pic later
[Galaxy S III Accessories] compumaniajr:
do you still have the black battery cover for the sg3?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] nebsif:
I have the white leather one and after about a month its not quite white anymore. Wish we'd have a rubbery backdoor cover that feels more like HOX, just matte plastic.

Also ordered this (eBay) a few days ago out of curiosity
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
You mean like the how it already has a Galaxy S III sign on the bottom of the OEM back covers? :P

At least they don't have the carrier logo on them like the OEM ones do. ;)

You need to put on that mirror back cover, throw on a mirror tint screen protector and put that bad boy into an aluminum bumper. I'd go with Aluminum Green myself. :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jerastan:
For the love of God, please someone say that there's something like this available. I damn near drop this thing every time it's in my meat hooks.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrischoi:
Plasti-Dip.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jerastan:
I thought about that but wondered if anyone had done it yet, with success.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] blinkingLEDs:
you're saying that the original back has that? mine sure doesn't.

resonanced trough the vibrations that is life
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jerastan:
Found a guy that used plastidip on his Droid battery door. Seems to be holding up alright. Now, do I go black or clear on the pebble blue....?

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/galaxy-nexus-accessories/192192-plasti-dipped-battery-door.html