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[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Rootax:
Hello :)

Have you a link ? Who is the vendor ?

Thx :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] jutezak:
I've ordered a gold colored one from Focalprice:

http://www.focalprice.com/MSA04Y/Fr...ase_Cover_Shell_for_Samsung_i9000_Golden.html

The price is right. The cheap ones ($ 4,73 - including shipping) are pale green, string green, red, orange, purple, darkish (bronze-brown?), black, silver, gold, another red, light blue and white.

There is also a more expensive black version - looks better on the pictures, and has the 'with Google' logo.

I'll write again when I receive it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] melih3d:
Love These!!! Just Ordered one that looks similar from eBay... Hope it fits, the one I have on right now has a mm gap I'm guessing and it causes the battery to wobble around... Don't like that very much....

EDIT::See Message Below... with the pictures...
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] melih3d:
I got that one.... Live in Turkey..
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] melih3d:
I meant these, I love these, sorry previous one is quoted wrong....
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] fransarj:
Does anyone here have the white version of the SGS? I know it's pretty rare to even find the original back cover for it. But I have and I ordered it from ebay. It took around 8 days to arrive. (Had it shipped from Germany to Australia). Paid a pretty penny for it though AU$48 for the back plate, battery cover and buttons + shipping. There's a $20 version but only includes the battery cover. The battery cover + black buttons don't really go well so i think the extra cash for the buttons was worth it. NOTE: buttons include power + volume + 3.5m jack + usb cover all in white

you can find it here:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Original-Sam...ndy_Zubehör&hash=item3a6210e24d#ht_4647wt_905

Just have google translate it to english if you cant understand german. IF you want the buttons, be sure to select "Economy shipping" as the method of shipping.

Just arrived today:

Used this to take my SGS apart:

http://www.darkyrom.com/community/index.php?threads/how-to-disassemble-your-sgs.2127/

It was pretty easy if you follow the video carefully. Had a little scare when the frame popped out but it's normal.

Anyone else who has done this already? Or is it just me that thinks a white SGS looks better? Maybe it's because of the exclusivity factor? :p
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] fransarj:
Read my post above guys :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] xmsnx:
What's the fit and finish like? Is it original?

Please post some pics when you've "installed" it :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] fransarj:
Perfect fit and finish. It is original. I compared it to the old one. It's exactly the same in every way. The buttons have exactly the same tactile feel as the black one. It came in a samsung plastic as well. I just took photos. Wait up for the upload. The ebay link i provided has photos provided by the seller as well
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] fransarj:
Notice the white buttons,the white area surrounding the 3.5mm jack, and the USB port cover
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] melih3d:
Wow man! This is nice, I mean really nice... Good work putting it together too... How tricky was it???
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Intratech:
Mine arrived today and I've already installed it. For sure it's original Samsung backplate and not a cheap knock off.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] fransarj:
well all you need is a small philips screwdriver. You don't need to have uncut nails as long as they're long enough to remove the battery cover and battery, then you won't have a problem taking the backplate out. it's a bit scary at first because it was my first time to take a phone apart.the chrome bezel will naturally bend to give way to the backplate and i kinda freaked out when i first saw it, but it's that's natural. I followed the way he removed it starting with each side then bottom, then top. You hear a light click/snap when the bezel comes off (listen to video) which is an indication that you're on the right track :)

Once the backplate comes off, be careful with the buttons especially the power buttons as they can easily come off. They are tethered to the case but a simple push would take it out.

Putting on the new backplate is just as easy as putting the battery cover. Everything fits like a glove since it's an original samsung piece. just snap the top part first working your way down. Make sure that once everything snaps in place, the buttons have the same reassuring click that they have. Also make sure that the phone boots before you click/snap the bezel back in place. After making sure it boots, remove battery, sim and memcard again and screw it back together. There are 7 screws i think. :)

Oh and be sure to work in a clean and dust-free environment. you wouldnt want to get dust in those camera lenses right? :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] jooboo:
Does anyone know where I can buy just the standard samsung back replacement case
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] fransarj:
lots of them on ebay
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] mister-viper:
Does anyone know where i can buy the black back cover which is lying in the middle? I didn't find it on ebay.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] yuritos:
wow.. might get one soon.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Esoth:
I know a lot of people (myself included) have been looking forward to a metal backplate. Well, good news then!

"The folks at Samsung Hub have learned that the Korean manufacturer is set to introduce a Samsung Galaxy S Plus. It’s said that this device’s design will be similar to that of the original Galaxy S but will have a metallic back plate instead of a plastic one." (I can't post links, but my source was Phandroid)

Also, the official image fills me with hope that it will fit our i9000s. It's supposed to hit the market in Russia first, at the end of the month.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] kms108:
in hong kong they have just released the official pink sgs, to join the black and white which are already on sale, and for ppl who do intend to purchase the original covers from ebay, even with the word google on it does not mean it's original.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] fransarj:
You can tell it's original because of its fit and finish. The package came in original samsung plastic with part number and barcode. The items themselves were covered in protective plastic, the same plastics that my SGS originally came with. I scanned it using barcode scanner and it is indeed original. No doubt about that :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] kms108:
indeed, there are original ones available, but you can only tell when you receive them, their are even third party ones, some also have the word google on it, i've seen them available from both china and hong kong.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Nivekius:
Anyone seen the Galaxy S 4G cover somewhere for sale? I like it!
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] verbuyst:
If it isn't on eBay that it can't be found ;-)

I orderd this brown one, it has to come from China so it will take a few weeks.

http://cgi.benl.ebay.be/Battery-Cover-Back-Cover-4-Samsung-Galaxy-S-i9000-Brown-/110660165383?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19c3dc1f07
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] alexhull24:
If anyone finds a decent grippy backplate I'd like to hear about it. There were some linked earlier in the thread but it seems as though there's no more stock. Black/brown would be ideal.

Do any of the 3rd party backplates allow the usb cover to click in properly?
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] beaver2233:
I have one question, not the backplate as such; but, is it possible to replace the middle 'chrome' piece (part around the outside of the phone)? If so is it an easy process and 2, where could I buy the replacement from? cheers :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] izmenar:
a backplate like the one from galaxy s2 would be really good on sgs
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] fransarj:
That's still plastic right?

I'm interested in the metal backplates of the updated galaxy S that will be released for russia. 1.4ghz, gingerbread and metal rear. Yum!
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] jooboo:
So is there anywhere I can actually buy an original online?
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] thunderteaser:
Keep us updated if you find something, please! ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] jutezak:
My backplate from Focalprice arrived. The quality is okayish. It is matte and grippy.

Around the camrea lens, it doesn't sit as flush as the original. And on one one side, it is a tiny bit wider than the phone. This may be transit damage as it was shipped in a bubble envelope.

Te color is nice, a bit bronze/gold, but I recommend dark colors or the buttons and ports are very conspicuous.

I'm using the original again - I like slippery better than rough.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] DMD9:
Don't know if it helps you guys but I tried one of these in my local O2 shop and it's a great fit, thinking of replacing my Pro/Tec hard silicon case with this...

http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...axy-S-T-Mobile-Vibrant-Barely-There-Cases.asp

It fits the GT I9000 perfectly and the power and volume buttons are way more accessible, plus the headphone jack is a better fit than any of the silicon ones I've tried.

Here's what I'm currently using...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pro-Tec-PGSGSFCL-Glacier-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B0043GW8JI

It's the best silicon case I could find but I'm seriously leaning towards the one in the first link above.

Hope this helps :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] kms108:
we're talking about the battery covers, not protective cases.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] DMD9:
Fair point :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] 94kram01:
*sigh* ... still looking for some metal backplates. any of you know any?
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] iamjohno:
+1 up looking
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] :
Probably the reason you will not get them is they would impede the antenna so much you would probably not get a signal sitting on a repeater tower. Phones with metal cases always have a plastic section where the antenna's are installed.

"Though I be mad North by Northwest. I know a hawk from a handsaw"
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Esoth:
Perhaps, but go back a couple of pages or look up the "Samsung Galaxy S Plus" in google. It's a beefed up Galaxy S that will ship with a metal backplate. That alone gives us hope that we'll be able to get our hands on just the backplate when the phone is released.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] us1111:
I also ordered that one.. Very speedy delivery and perfect fit (i ordered a black one). If you need a matte and grippy cover, choose this one..
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] snapper.fishes:
It's supposed to come out at the end of April, which is right about NOW. It's probably just another false rumour.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] 94kram01:
that was awesome! a dream come true. But to be honest im a bit afraid that it wont match it :/ I mean its only about 1 mm and then its over :/
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] amwebby:
They come in lots of other colours too. Rather boringly I have a black one as I've always liked the feel of black rubber.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....12608&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_859wt_1139
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] kms108:
i came across a shop yesterday in china, the shop was full of i9000 covers, internal case and other spare parts, and they had lots of colour covers, all with the google printed on it, the quality looks good.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] martino2k6:
Covers or backplates?

Any chance of a picture of that shop with the goods? (If you happen to walk through there again.)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] kms108:
samething.

i tried to, there were too many shop owners near by, i'll see if i do it next time, if you want cases, here is another shop.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] martino2k6:
Thanks, looks like a lot of choice. Not planning on going to China but I wonder whether there wouldn't something in Akihabara next time I'll be visiting Tokyo...
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] zerodi:
Nice!! I brought a cheapo shiny plastic one so my original wouldnt get damaged if i want to sell the phone But its still too slippery feels horrible!!

thanks for this find, matte and a bit grippier is just what i was looking for - i ordered black aswell :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Bavid:
I recieved my silver back cover, from focalprice, there are some pictures:

Others can be found here.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] DMD9:
That looks pretty darned good! Thanks for sharing the pics :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] frauhottelmann:
So does it fit as good as the original?
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Esoth:
The Galaxy S Plus (with the metal backplate) is supposed to start shipping to Russia in May. Well, we're 5 days into May now, so hopefully not long to go now!
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] spoidar:
Bet you it doesn't have a metal backplate.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Bavid:
Almost, it's a bit thicker, (you can see it the camera is a bit deeper), but otherwise it fits really good, it isn't clashing, cracking like the original one! And also, my phone is super sexy now!:cool:
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] kms108:
as promised, two photo's of the many shops available in china that sells i9000 stuff, and the chinas shenzhen phone market for official, and import, to spares and accessories, a war zone.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] ::: Chan Man ::::
Small Review of Backplate

Hey guys, I'm pretty new to the forum and I've wanted a backplate for a long time so I recently bought a new one from one of the stores on eBay. So for all the Australians on this forum I thought I would do a small review of these backplates if anyone is interested in buying them at all.

The item took about 3 weeks to get from Hong Kong to Perth so I guess thats quite a long time for this but when it arrived it was packed in a small envolope packet and the backplate it self was wrapped in bubble wrap.

The back had a plastic sticker stuck onto it so as to prevent any scratches prior to installation.

Once the cover was on it was a nice fit, although not as snug as the OEM of course, the inside part of the cover is made from the same material as the original and doesn't look like a cheap knock off. Its got about the same flexing as the original as well.

The USB port hatch actually clicks into place as well which was nice. On the back, the cover is a bit more raised than the original which is most apparent where the camera is as the backplate is raised and not flush with the camera. I'm not sure about other people but I actually prefer this because now it kinda protects the camera from more scratches.

Because of the raising the battery does move around a bit more when you shake it but to overcome this problem i put some paper to act as a bit of padding and I couldn't hear any noise after.

Also the physical keys are now more flush than with the OEM Backplate but they are still responsive when you press them.

Theres a bit of white showing on the left side edge where the cover meets the bevel but you REAALLY have to look in order to see it.

Lastly the colour i ordered (Metallic Blue) is absolutely fantastic and you can tell the paint they've this is of a good quality. And a nice plus is the "with Google" and "Samsung" printed on the back.

Apologies for no pictures atm, newbs can't post pics :(

To find this particular backplate just type into the eBay search bar:

RE6 Blue Back Cover Battery Door Samsung Galaxy S i9000
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] moogley:
Rubber backplate

I went ahead and bought One of the rubber backplate. The feel of the rubber is fantastic and I love how it doesn't slip and is hard to scratch.

One problem as others have mentioned is that it doesn't fit 100% and this really annoyed me at the start. (the phone was kinda creaky is some places),

I fixed this problem sticking 2 pieces of paper to the back of the back plate then securing it with black tape stretched with a hairdryer.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] DarrenCarnall:
I'm trying to picture what you did there and I can't figure it out exactly from your description. (I'm having a slow day!) Any chance you could post a pic or two? or describe it again for idiots like me?

Thanks :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] jetcz:
Just received this 5$ backplate.

It fits good, though not as perfectly as the original one. There is about 0.2mm gap on each side (see attachements) where dust will be collected for sure... But considering the price, it's not bad at all.

Feels way better in hand than the original one, much more grippy!

(ignore that metal ring sticked onto camera hole)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] PalmenDK:
Just got the rubberish backplate linked to ealier in the thread.

It fits perfect - not as good as the original Samsung, but nearly.

The grip on the phone are much better now. Had a mesh casing before, but it made the phone to thick :-(

Altho the grip allso were great with the mesh casing.

Got the black and green one, and is currently waiting for a red one to arrive.

dl.dropbox.com/u/7205182/IMG_20110517_210735.jpg

dl.dropbox.com/u/7205182/IMG_20110517_210813.jpg
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] moogley:
Sorry I've taken so long to reply, I forgot about the thread.

Anyway, after some experimentation I found that I had to cut a slice out of my ghetto padding because I thought it was causing overheating problems (Its the slice where the CPU is, where the phone gets warm.)

I found his worked for me but maybe I just got a weird one? Now I can't depress the middle like a button so I'm pretty happy.

Pictures: if I can?!

Uploaded with ImageShack.us
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] DarrenCarnall:
ahhh I understand now! Thanks! :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] devonblue4u:
I bought a few backplates

http://cgi.ebay.com/5X-Back-Cover-B...ccessories&hash=item4158ddcd0b#ht_3445wt_1139

And they work great for the first month or so. They tend to split and crack after a while. Thankfully they are dirt cheap to replace. And they keep the original case nice and new in a drawer someplace. Fit is getting better as time passes. I guess the quality is a trade off for being different. People notice the colors, and it looks way sleeker that a protective case.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] rkantos:
I'd be interested in either a metallic back cover, which doesn't have to be metal near the antenna, or in a back cover which has a similiar 3D -mesh as on the Galaxy S 2 back cover. Still no covers like this anywhere?

What about the green rubberized back cover, which was pictured in this thread, where could i get that?
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] RemigijusLt:
In this case you will need to wait till i9001 (galaxy s plus) will show up. It has same plastic backcover as original galaxy s, but in middle it has same texture as galaxy s2.

Link to photos:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=14091137#post14091137
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Esoth:
That makes me very sad. I was getting excited over the supposed metal backplate, especially when they said that it would have one in the press release.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] RemigijusLt:
Yep i agree with you, was expecting metal backplate too:( but sadly samsung loves shiny, cheap plastic more. But at least it less shiny as original one and has nice pattern in middle.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] xmsnx:
It does look awesome.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] xmsnx:
Does anyone know if the i9003 battery covers will fit or not? Found one of the textured ones here
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] kippermois:
got my "Original White" from ebay and loves it

nice texture similar to the original!
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] martino2k6:
I was just about to buy one, but then I took off my i9000 case and compared the back to the pictures on the eBay listing. The bits which slot into the phone don't seem to match, based on the spacing (not even mentioning the differences between the S and SL sizes of the devices). Still, I feel like buying one since they don't seem to be that expensive. Decisions, decisions, decisions...
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] achio1115:
Nope, i9003 is slightly different in size. It won't fit… :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] loylik:
Did somebody buy battery covers for i9000 on ebay? If yes and you like it pleae give me link) Thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] action_papst:
hey. i'm looking for some special stuff for my i9k, but i didnt find any german shops providing chap things. is someone willing to help me out?
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] xmsnx:
I thought it might be so, I really liked the look of that textured back.

Sent from my Galaxy far, far away!
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] achio1115:
I love the texture too, i've been looking as well…
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Esoth:
Yeah, it's still a no-go on my quest to find a metal battery plate. And to now find out that the i9003 ones won't fit really sucks.

The closest I've found are a bunch of metal-plated cases on eBay... but they're not battery covers.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] agentdark45:
I'd love a metal backplate too if anyone has any links.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] elita:
wow! you guys are really creative! since I am very clumsy myself I would like to try it.. but it's really hard to find carbon tape in my country :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] amwebby:
http://mobile.ebay.co.uk/Member/D/ViewItem.aspx?aid=130531515729&emvAD=320x452&emvcc=0
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] PatcheZ:
i bought refurbished off ebay for $8 (CAND)

look up "SAMSUNG OEM VIBRANT T959 BLACK BATTERY DOOR BACK COVER"
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] ro_explorer:
Thank you ... just ordered one.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] amwebby:
Did you order White or Black? I have the White, which I love but people keep asking me if it is an.iPhone!
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] ro_explorer:
My bet goes on black :) ....
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Axemun:
I just bought a red one, now its just the 2 day wait....
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] martino2k6:
Thanks. I got the matte black one just today.

First impressions are that are that it most likely is still as cheap as the original one (lets hope it will last at least), more grip due to the rubbery texture of the surface, doesn't attract fingerprints and dirt so much, and fits perfectly. Now wondering whether I should buy one more with one of those tacky colours :cool:

(I must add that I like the look of the original cover, so I might be somewhat biased in the looks department.)

Here's some pictures (bandwidth warning!) for people who might be undecided about whether to buy or not:
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] kugyman:
Looks nice. Thanks for the pictures.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] alexhull24:
@martino2k6

Thanks for taking the time to upload the images. Can I ask if the new backplate allows the USB cover to shut properly? Any other comments now you've had it a bit longer?
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] xmsnx:
Found chrome battery cover (plastic) :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] beaver2233:
Ooo looks very nice
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] martino2k6:
The USB cover can be shut without problems. It's a bit harder to do compared to the original cover, maybe because the cover is perhaps slightly thicker in some places, but personally I think it's a non-issue. Nothing really changed since I got it -- it's a good case that increases grip and doesn't require as much cleaning.

EDIT: Has anyone bought the ones with the other colours? I'm wondering whether the texture is rubbery too (like the matte one which I wrote about earlier). I'd like to buy one, however if it is as plasticky as the original cover then no go for me.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] PatcheZ:
As you have already noticed, there are two types of backplates -

1. rubbery plastic (htc style)

2. hard plastic (oem style)

and you can get both in different colours

The hard plastic ones are normally shiny in pics while the rubbery ones are more matte.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] amwebby:
I have the white, which is matt, so I imagine the colours are too.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] martino2k6:
Thanks guys. That solves my problem, now only the colour choice remains :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] alferret:
Just had the Matt Black one delivered. Excellent fit & non-slip, very quick delivery as I only ordered it Friday morning & arrived Saturday :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] wt230076:
anyone know if there are ones made out of metal? i just dont like the plastic rubbish.