Hey does anyone know where to buy back doors for extended batteries?
Just got my extended battery and want a different door for it (phone is gray, door is white).
Preferably a black carbon fiber one.
Been searching for a while and can't find anything.
If anyone could help me out, would be greatly appreciated.
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You could order a textured carbon skin for the white door if you can't find the door alone. Amazon may have the extended battery cover. Try searching "galaxy note 2 extended battery cover" without the " and see what turns up otherwise I'd go with textured carbon fiber skin on the current battery door or maybe some black textured truck bed liner in a spray can that stuffs pretty tough and doesn't look bad if you spray it carefully you could even mask off around the logos if you want to keep them. Be sure to mask off the openings(camera, speaker etc) from the back and have an exacto/utility knife and some coarse to fine grit sand paper handy to keep the finish nice
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I bought a 12x12in. piece of 3m vinyl carbon fiber sheet. Was 6 dollars on eBay.
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-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
You could order a textured carbon skin for the white door if you can't find the door alone. Amazon may have the extended battery cover. Try searching "galaxy note 2 extended battery cover" without the " and see what turns up otherwise I'd go with textured carbon fiber skin on the current battery door or maybe some black textured truck bed liner in a spray can that stuffs pretty tough and doesn't look bad if you spray it carefully you could even mask off around the logos if you want to keep them. Be sure to mask off the openings(camera, speaker etc) from the back and have an exacto/utility knife and some coarse to fine grit sand paper handy to keep the finish nice
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Can you link me to the textured skin please?
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Look at WWW.skinit.com and look under their textured category. Or look on amazon/eBay for 3m textured carbon fibre vinyl sheet. The sheet way you need to be pretty good with a razor and heat gun/hair dryer but it can cover so well you won't be able to tell its a skin
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-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
Look at WWW.skinit.com and look under their textured category. Or look on amazon/eBay for 3m textured carbon fibre vinyl sheet. The sheet way you need to be pretty good with a razor and heat gun/hair dryer but it can cover so well you won't be able to tell its a skin
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I found this one but do you think it'll fit over the extended battery door?
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devynbf said:
I found this one but do you think it'll fit over the extended battery door?
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Idk if they'd have one specifically for the extended batteries. I personally would probably do the vinyl sheet and cut it to fit myself
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-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
Idk if they'd have one specifically for the extended batteries. I personally would probably do the vinyl sheet and cut it to fit myself
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Alright cool.
Can you link me to some vinyl please?
Sorry for the hassle, I just can't happen to find it lol.
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devynbf said:
Alright cool.
Can you link me to some vinyl please?
Sorry for the hassle, I just can't happen to find it lol.
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Look for 3M automotive accent vinyl in carbon fibre
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Here's a quick look at what you can do with the Anker extended battery/case and a bumper...
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Carbon Gear is where you can get one.
They are a little more expensive and I'm sure you can ebay it but I live not to far from where Carbon Gear is at. It ran me about $15 shipped maybe a little more but it was around there. On ebay you can search for "3m Vinyl carbon" and you should get a ton of hits.
You'll need Patience, an Exacto knife, scissors, and a hair drier. Mine came out almost the same as the posts above, he just beat me to the punch. lol
1. The Patience is self explanatory
2. Put the sticker on the case, make sure to cut more than you need for "shrinkage", I gave myself about an inch or 2 on all sides.
3. Use the hair drier to form the sticker around the edges and nooks and crannies.
4. When satisfied let the sticker cool off and use the exacto to cut the excess off.
This is easier said than done but if you screw up a 12" x 12" sheet should give you enough to do this three time. I got it on the first time and my only advice is to take your time. This is the best way to do it because no one makes an extended door in patterns yet nor can I find a back door by itself.
I would also recommend not using the aluminum bumper with the rubber buttons. While it does work it's a super tight fit and while adjusting the front sliding frame I ripped off my JLG protector. Luckily my MIME SP just came in the mail today. ROFL.
devynbf said:
Alright cool.
Can you link me to some vinyl please?
Sorry for the hassle, I just can't happen to find it lol.
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Google.com is a neat tool for phone research, fyi.
That being said, if you have the new Hyperion battery with cover, I think it will be much more difficult to cut a skin. I went with the hyperion case that was designed to go with the newer battery cover, and love it. Feels solid, isn't slippery, well worth the purchase! (also allows me to retain NFC)
mdt73 said:
Google.com is a neat tool for phone research, fyi.
That being said, if you have the new Hyperion battery with cover, I think it will be much more difficult to cut a skin. I went with the hyperion case that was designed to go with the newer battery cover, and love it. Feels solid, isn't slippery, well worth the purchase! (also allows me to retain NFC)
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Please only reply with useful information.
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Here's a quick look at what you can do with the Anker extended battery/case and a bumper...
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Carbon Gear is where you can get one.
They are a little more expensive and I'm sure you can ebay it but I live not to far from where Carbon Gear is at. It ran me about $15 shipped maybe a little more but it was around there. On ebay you can search for "3m Vinyl carbon" and you should get a ton of hits.
You'll need Patience, an Exacto knife, scissors, and a hair drier. Mine came out almost the same as the posts above, he just beat me to the punch. lol
1. The Patience is self explanatory
2. Put the sticker on the case, make sure to cut more than you need for "shrinkage", I gave myself about an inch or 2 on all sides.
3. Use the hair drier to form the sticker around the edges and nooks and crannies.
4. When satisfied let the sticker cool off and use the exacto to cut the excess off.
This is easier said than done but if you screw up a 12" x 12" sheet should give you enough to do this three time. I got it on the first time and my only advice is to take your time. This is the best way to do it because no one makes an extended door in patterns yet nor can I find a back door by itself.
I would also recommend not using the aluminum bumper with the rubber buttons. While it does work it's a super tight fit and while adjusting the front sliding frame I ripped off my JLG protector. Luckily my MIME SP just came in the mail today. ROFL.
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Thanks man.
It will also be my first time attempting this so I will do my best.
And yea, I wanted to do the carbon fiber back door with a cool metal bumper of some sort.
Just ordered some vinyl so we'll see how it turns out
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This guy did a nice set up with Sweet Armor Bumper and vinyl....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2099307&page=3
He has the extended battery and a flygrip as well! HTH!
devynbf said:
Thanks man.
It will also be my first time attempting this so I will do my best.
And yea, I wanted to do the carbon fiber back door with a cool metal bumper of some sort.
Just ordered some vinyl so we'll see how it turns out
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Here's a link to the sweet armor and ext battery post for when you go to get your bumper. Make sure to get the right one cause the one I have is really tight and is a [email protected] to get off when I need to mess with something.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38134579&postcount=46
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Ghost_1 said:
Here's a quick look at what you can do with the Anker extended battery/case and a bumper...
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After
Carbon Gear is where you can get one.
They are a little more expensive and I'm sure you can ebay it but I live not to far from where Carbon Gear is at. It ran me about $15 shipped maybe a little more but it was around there. On ebay you can search for "3m Vinyl carbon" and you should get a ton of hits.
You'll need Patience, an Exacto knife, scissors, and a hair drier. Mine came out almost the same as the posts above, he just beat me to the punch. lol
1. The Patience is self explanatory
2. Put the sticker on the case, make sure to cut more than you need for "shrinkage", I gave myself about an inch or 2 on all sides.
3. Use the hair drier to form the sticker around the edges and nooks and crannies.
4. When satisfied let the sticker cool off and use the exacto to cut the excess off.
This is easier said than done but if you screw up a 12" x 12" sheet should give you enough to do this three time. I got it on the first time and my only advice is to take your time. This is the best way to do it because no one makes an extended door in patterns yet nor can I find a back door by itself.
I would also recommend not using the aluminum bumper with the rubber buttons. While it does work it's a super tight fit and while adjusting the front sliding frame I ripped off my JLG protector. Luckily my MIME SP just came in the mail today. ROFL.
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Thanks mate. I'll definitely try and do a nice job. Will post here once I do one.
Ghost_1 said:
Here's a quick look at what you can do with the Anker extended battery/case and a bumper...
Before
After
Carbon Gear is where you can get one.
You'll need Patience, an Exacto knife, scissors, and a hair drier. Mine came out almost the same as the posts above, he just beat me to the punch. lol
1. The Patience is self explanatory
2. Put the sticker on the case, make sure to cut more than you need for "shrinkage", I gave myself about an inch or 2 on all sides.
3. Use the hair drier to form the sticker around the edges and nooks and crannies.
4. When satisfied let the sticker cool off and use the exacto to cut the excess off.
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I got inspired by this mod and did it on my oem battery back door. I must say I love the results!
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It looks amazing and I am probably gonna do it again when I pull the trigger on the Anker battery-case combo. Thanks for that!
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hekticpr21 said:
I got inspired by this mod and did it on my oem battery back door. I must say I love the results!
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It looks amazing and I am probably gonna do it again when I pull the trigger on the Anker battery-case combo. Thanks for that!
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Very nice.
How much did the vinyl cost you?
Can you link it to me please?
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devynbf said:
Very nice.
How much did the vinyl cost you?
Can you link it to me please?
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Not much at all. $2.95US I just used the sample size and it's more than enough.
http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=130836935159
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hekticpr21 said:
I got inspired by this mod and did it on my oem battery back door. I must say I love the results!
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It looks amazing and I am probably gonna do it again when I pull the trigger on the Anker battery-case combo. Thanks for that!
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Looks great! It's what we do in our car club when someone wants to redo their speedometer, dash, or interior. Not super expensive, relatively easy, and makes it look great!
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Loving my note 2 but I find it slippery to hold and a pain to prop up against things as it just slides away from anything you lean it up against. I know there are big rubber cases available but I was wondering if anyone has come across a rubberised replacement back to give me the added grip without the extra bulk of a case.
Any ideas to improve this lack of grip without adding a bulky case?
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Try Surfboard wax
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Maybe wait for skinomi skin
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This isn't quite the same, but I got the nilkin case, which is very thin,
and when I put it in the case, I removed the back cover.
It's barely thicker. Maybe half a mm.
- Frank
Ive had a look a the nilkin case looks ok but I think its a harder rubber almost plastic. Im after a grippy soft rubber what would be perfect is a back cover which has the same feel as the battery cover on a sky tv remote. The skinomi looks interesting
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does the nilkin case have multiple layers? if so.. does it separate?
ChodTheWacko said:
This isn't quite the same, but I got the nilkin case, which is very thin,
and when I put it in the case, I removed the back cover.
It's barely thicker. Maybe half a mm.
- Frank
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You could also try eGrips.com and then you don't need a new back cover or case.
ChodTheWacko said:
This isn't quite the same, but I got the nilkin case, which is very thin,
and when I put it in the case, I removed the back cover.
It's barely thicker. Maybe half a mm.
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You do realise that by doing that, you removed your NFC antenna, right?
Egrips sound interesting im gonna check em out. Cheers
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You can try using plasti dip. It's removable if you don't like it.
b4d5h0t said:
Loving my note 2 but I find it slippery to hold and a pain to prop up against things as it just slides away from anything you lean it up against. I know there are big rubber cases available but I was wondering if anyone has come across a rubberised replacement back to give me the added grip without the extra bulk of a case.
Any ideas to improve this lack of grip without adding a bulky case?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140855149689&ssPageName=ADME:L:eek:C:US:3160
How about this case? Texturized back made out of TPU. Super thin, too.
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Ive had a look a the nilkin case looks ok but I think its a harder rubber almost plastic.
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You are correct, it's pretty plasticy. It's a single layer - pretty simple case, no frills.
And yes, I lose NFC. If I ever come into a situation where I ever could use it, then I might start to care. So far, I don't.
- Frank
Need something grippy... lying on my back phone flies from my hand and kicks me in the teeth!
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You could plasticoat the back yourself, or use a textured vinyl.
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Chunology that case seems ok but its made from hard plastic so wont have the grip im after. Yes I think texturising the back with some sort of self adhesive non slip material is the way to go... gadget grips or similar its just a shame they dont make one that fits the back of the phone perfectly like a screen cover does.
Maybe a gap in the tech market!
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plasti-dip would probably work well. They have a texturered finish spray can too
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plasti-dip would probably work well. They have a texturered finish spray can too
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I ordered some regular black plastidip, should arrive on monday, I'll let you know how it works.
Plastidip is overpriced in the UK for some reason though. It's about $6 a can in the US and about £16 a can in the UK :/
The Zagg/Best Skins ever, body guards clear protective skins have a rubbery feel and offers improved grip over the shiny plastic.
this case is idential to nikkin without the logo.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190731990867?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Yeah let me know how the plastidip works. Im interested to know if it peels off easily. Ive now bought a hybrid case very similar to the one posted above in that ebay link. Im fairly happy with it mines white hard plastic slim not bulky and it has a rubberised coating on it plus mine was only £3.90 on ebay . I found the rubber coating felt slippery when it was new but ive had it a week now and the grip seems to be improving.
Mine
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=160903378326&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=87531734480
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I bought the elago case off amazon for $10. Great slim fit case except no grip.
So I went to Home depot and bought a can of black tool handle grip spray. Taped case, scuffed where I wanted spray to stick with scotch brite pad and sprayed.
Now slim and grippy but not thick. It still slides in and out of pocket with ease.
Spray with thin coats every 30 mins untill desired amount. If you spray to heavy let dry and rub off with hand or scrapper. I speed dried with heat gun. Screwed up and to thick 1st time but perfect the 2nd.
Anyway thought I'd share with anybody looking for slim with grip case make you own.
Fyi, I only found black but they make yellow, blue and white I think..
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Here is under side. Didnt tape 1st time so need to sand it as I didnt want to F up the fit of the phone.
Make sure you tape the inside and trim around anything you dont want sprayed
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This is just a what I need. I love the thinness of my nillikin the case but it is white and cheaply designed so it stains easily.
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juanaraya92679 said:
This is just a what I need. I love the thinness of my nillikin the case but it is white and cheaply designed so it stains easily.
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I have also white rearth ringke slim but I haven't found white grip spray. I may tape up case and just spray the outside covered boarder phone snaps into
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Does anyone have a link? and why can I not see any of your attached images??
Edit: they are there now. Not sure why there weren't showing in the first place.
Xirix12 said:
Does anyone have a link? and why can I not see any of your attached images??
Edit: they are there now. Not sure why there weren't showing in the first place.
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Link for what exactly?
Cases are amazon and spray is at home depot
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Dude this is good stuff here. I just got this case in today. Its pretty nice but im thinking im going to do your spray idea but do the whole thing. Betting that spray is heavy and adds strength to the case.
Was it a tight fit to put it back on the phone?
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is this it?
http://www.homedepot.com/Paint-Spra...Id=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051#.UMkMTm_Acus
Has anyone tried this?
Hi....same problem with the elago case.....has anyone else sprayed theirs? I would like to know from the original poster or anyone else who has done this if the rubber comes off, and damages clothes, gets on hands, is messy, etc. thanks so much....sounds like a smart idea!
Plastidip is the right stuff. I have done this a bunch to many different items. I sprayed the back plate of my note 2 because I like to use bumper cases. This gives it some grip. Like the op said, just use thin coats. If you don't like it, it just peels off when it's dry. It does rub off of the back plate after a while, but it is so easy to do again.
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Sounds great! Will work on it tomorrow! Thanks so much for your reply!
Yes, thin coats and tape off the inside of case as close to edge as possible.
I went to pepvoys and found a can of trunk bed liner like rhimo liner which works better and hasn't faded or rubbed off. It sprayed thick but levels out nicely. Take precaution to any runs or drips on edges and with flat edge run along to cut drip and it should level out. I did just the outer sides
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mxl180 said:
is this it?
http://www.homedepot.com/Paint-Spra...Id=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051#.UMkMTm_Acus
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Yes but I like truck bed liner better. Better texture grip and harder
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rhlitt said:
Hi....same problem with the elago case.....has anyone else sprayed theirs? I would like to know from the original poster or anyone else who has done this if the rubber comes off, and damages clothes, gets on hands, is messy, etc. thanks so much....sounds like a smart idea!
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You definitely need to setup up lil spray area jig for case. I have kinda spray shop in my garage but basically just postisioned on 2 spray can lids and walked around spraying lightly. Waiting about 10-15 mins to recoat maybe less depending on room temps. Just keep eye on any would be drips and run them off with flat edge. I bought 3 elgo cases so I was afraid to F one up. Practice helps!
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very nice pictures.....I sprayed with the first spray from Home Depot which looked and felt great but it started peeling off the first day. I would like to try the Pep Boys spray...do you have a specific name and is it also relatively inexpensive? thanks!
rhlitt said:
very nice pictures.....I sprayed with the first spray from Home Depot which looked and felt great but it started peeling off the first day. I would like to try the Pep Boys spray...do you have a specific name and is it also relatively inexpensive? thanks!
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Here's pic of pep boys or auto zone can, I think around $10 or less and next set is new can of what I saw today at home depot for $7 and its clear. I'm gonna shoot it on my white slim case.
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Very kewl Jsarge45....please keep us updated to the winner of your adventure!
Nice this thread just gave me the idea to spray my Ringke slim case
Spray a color on in and then some grip
Got a free pink flip case from Samsung on the way.. I might try and spray that for fun if I don't sell it
-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss
-Galaxy Note II Edition
this sounds like such an awesome idea!
i'm not very good with stuff like this....do you guys mind writing a step-by-step guide for this or maybe do a quick video, that would be great!!!!
thanks.
MiguelHogue said:
Nice this thread just gave me the idea to spray my Ringke slim case
Spray a color on in and then some grip
Got a free pink flip case from Samsung on the way.. I might try and spray that for fun if I don't sell it
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Any ideas? The back of the phone gets very slippery and I hate cases so I'm not going to get one, so do you guys have any ideas on how to add some grip to the back?
skateboard grip tape.
There are leather back covers on ebay but without NFC. I can do without NFC, so I'm planning to buy one.
brian85 said:
Any ideas? The back of the phone gets very slippery and I hate cases so I'm not going to get one, so do you guys have any ideas on how to add some grip to the back?
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Try a full body skin. I had a carbon fiber one that added some grip, but removed it. ...I didn't like the carbon fiber around the edges of the phone. I'm currently using the Spigen Matte full body skin. It adds some grip on my opinion, butsome may say it didn't add enough. Just my pinion of course.
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I had used plastidip on my back cover to make it matte black and add grip, it worked well but it's just not durable enough, mine was peeling of within a few days
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xtremeguard do front and rear screen protectors.
if you buy 2 or more, you can use the code 85off2 to get 85% off. quite a nice sticky feel too it when used on the battery door and using a bumper case.
I just bought one of those skins, they have one in carbon aand brushed steel from ebay for around 6bucks
egrips...every time
brian85 said:
Any ideas? The back of the phone gets very slippery and I hate cases so I'm not going to get one, so do you guys have any ideas on how to add some grip to the back?
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First thing I do to any new phone (or laptop) is throw a couple egrip strips on the back... incredible traction...nothing slimmer...never need a case cause it doesnt slip out of your hands!
www.egrips.com
until i found a case i liked, i applied a generic, large, clear Zagg screen protector to the battery cover. i had to use 2 pieces and it was not an exact fit, but there was enough coverage to make it less slippery.
Try using flygrip
Just Google and YouTube "flygrip galaxy note 2".
I've been using this thing for almost a week now on my note 2. It's amazing.
flygrip is to big and doesn't allow the use of a case if needed. Great idea but dumb product for $30
Spray-on truck bedliner haha
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I used spray on tool grip in clear applied to the back cover. After 5-6 coats its very tacky/grippy and almost invisible. Best thing I've done to the phone yet.
Because of my limited number of posts I'm not allowed to include a link. The company/brand is PLAST-DIP. You'll be looking for the Clear in a spray can. If you'd like to get creative they also offer an assortment of colors and "smokes" that make a translucent effect.
Hope that helps!
downtavern said:
I used spray on tool grip in clear applied to the back cover. After 5-6 coats its very tacky/grippy and almost invisible. Best thing I've done to the phone yet.
Because of my limited number of posts I'm not allowed to include a link. The company/brand is PLAST-DIP. You'll be looking for the Clear in a spray can. If you'd like to get creative they also offer an assortment of colors and "smokes" that make a translucent effect.
Hope that helps!
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Here you go!
http://www.lowes.com/pd_230659-6115...ip&pl=1¤tURL=?Ntt=plasti+dip&facetInfo=
I wonder how well this color will match the orange flip cover?
http://www.lowes.com/pd_416844-6115...ip&pl=1¤tURL=?Ntt=plasti+dip&facetInfo=
Does this type of spray grip tend to peel or scale easily with everyday usage? I was thinking of something to add more grip to my otterbox commuter case which tends to be on the slippery side. Is it easily removeable if needed and does it attract lint/dirt/etc?
downtavern said:
I used spray on tool grip in clear applied to the back cover. After 5-6 coats its very tacky/grippy and almost invisible. Best thing I've done to the phone yet.
Because of my limited number of posts I'm not allowed to include a link. The company/brand is PLAST-DIP. You'll be looking for the Clear in a spray can. If you'd like to get creative they also offer an assortment of colors and "smokes" that make a translucent effect.
Hope that helps!
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You can try some gaffers tape, it will make it ugly though, used it on my nikon cameras before felt pretty nice.
I have one of these and I love it.
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=C3hav9esA4U&desktop_uri=/watch?v=C3hav9esA4U
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Lol ive used Plast dip on everything, including my car. Not sure how I feel about spraying my 700 device though. I guess it wouldn't hurt, because they do come off easily
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just get a good case and dont be cheap
brian85 said:
Any ideas? The back of the phone gets very slippery and I hate cases so I'm not going to get one, so do you guys have any ideas on how to add some grip to the back?
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First Im sorry if this has been asked before but anyone tried sweet armor yet? If so, will it work with the Mugen Extended Battery? Thanks =)
http://www.thesweetarmor.com/en/13-sweet-armor-gnote-2
looks awesome but expensive for just a bumper.
It looks nice- though definitely a little pricey. Also looks a little bulky in the back? Maybe it's the images.
Coming from (SGS3 Galaxy S3) - new Note 2 owner
I've tried similar bumper for SGS3 - there is issues of the thing being heavy and adding to the weight of the device.
If the bumper makers had sense - they'd focus on the fit and adding protection - not adding looks/ metal and finish.
Now with extended batteries - the bumpers are a tough fit. Of the several I tried for the SGS3 only one fit.
If anyone knows better please post.
I have the Sweet Armor but no extended battery.
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Looks good...but aluminum will dent if dropped so drop the phone your phone might be protected but you need to get a new case
Looks great, too expensive though.
Wow 70$. But i don't need an extra Note 2, I just want the bumper
Ihave a cheap metal bumper with my extended battery. You shouldnt have to worry about denting it but it will reduce signal and gps performance. Im going to mod it and see if I can remedy the issue. The one I bought was only 10 $ but doesnt screw together. I think the screw together versions are better. You should be able to find a cheap Chinese knock off sweet armor on ebay soon enough.
I had a sweet armor bumper and the mugen extended for the GNote 1 and they both fit perfectly, hence i asked =) It is indeed a little pricey so it will depend on personal preference, i guess. I have tried cheaper bumpers for the note 1 and none of them look as good as the sweet armor. Of course i understand some would prefer cheaper bumpers but this one has awesome look and finish. The sweet armor on my Note 1 still look as good today as it was on day 1 when i got it. Admitedly, I haven't dropped my Note 1 (thank god) so i cant say too much about the durability though. Not sure about the cheaper bumpers (i havent used them long enough) but definitely no dents/scratches from everyday wear and tear for this one though.
The only problem i had with the Note1 sweet armor though is that i lost a screw once and i had to replace it (it came with 5 extra screws btw) but that was my own negligence (prob a loose screw), never lost another screw after the first one til today =) the fit was awesome for my Note1, never had a reception problem (or not bad enough for me to notice at least). The extra weight wasnt a problem for me (I use a Note1 with the extended battery remember) but i'd think it wont add too much weight to a standard GNote. Just removed the bumper from my note1, and saw no scratch (from the bumper) on the sides of the phone.
PS: I went ahead and ordered one today and already got my shipping confirmation few hours later. I will try to update here with pics when it arrives. If it doesnt fit my mugen extended then i guess i will use it when im using the standard battery (I usually switch extended/standard battery depending on my need at the time). It will take a while cause i was being cheap and chose the cheaper shipping option.
Okay just got my bumper in the mail today. Fits perfect even with the mugen extended. Quality is awesome. Only complain I have is the side buttons feel a little loose, no biggie. And of course a lil too pricey. Comes with 3 extra buttons and five screws, loving it. It looks awesome =)
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loodeytunes said:
Okay just got my bumper in the mail today. Fits perfect even with the mugen extended. Quality is awesome. Only complain I have is the side buttons feel a little loose, no biggie. And of course a lil too pricey. Comes with 3 extra buttons and five screws, loving it. It looks awesome =)
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Can you post a pic? I have the sweet armor and am contemplating the Mugen but I'd like to see what it looks like first.
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Am out atm without my note but sure ill post it when i get home. Ill post the phone + bumper + mugen. Any particular close up u want to see?
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loodeytunes said:
Am out atm without my note but sure ill post it when i get home. Ill post the phone + bumper + mugen. Any particular close up u want to see?
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Thanks. A pick of the back and a profile pic would be great.
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Just ordered one a few days ago. And to compliment it, a white carbon fiber battery cover on ebay. Can't wait for both to arrive
Sweet bumper but wayyy too pricey considering the chinese are banging the same thing out for $10 a unit.
Still please post pics when yours comes in.
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Kokanee483 said:
Sweet bumper but wayyy too pricey considering the chinese are banging the same thing out for $10 a unit.
Still please post pics when yours comes in.
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I would love to buy several if they are of the same quality. Could you provide a link where these are available for $10 please?
UPDATE: Saw the other thread you participated in about aluminum bumpers and I see what bumpers you're referring to. While they look nice, you get what you pay for. I tried one of those and the quality is MUCH lower than the Sweet Armor. It is lighter, thinner, and scratches the GN2 easily. I believe in paying for quality if it can be had and the SA is worth it IMO.
No offense to those who bought the $10 eBay bumpers though.
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jlczl said:
I would love to buy several if they are of the same quality. Could you provide a link where these are available for $10 please?
UPDATE: Saw the other thread you participated in about aluminum bumpers and I see what bumpers you're referring to. While they look nice, you get what you pay for. I tried one of those and the quality is MUCH lower than the Sweet Armor. It is lighter, thinner, and scratches the GN2 easily. I believe in paying for quality if it can be had and the SA is worth it IMO.
No offense to those who bought the $10 eBay bumpers though.
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I had the SA on my SII, it was sweet but pricey. After I sold my SII to get the Note, I gave the $10 bumper a go for a cheaper bumper look. Unfortunately, it messed up my Note. Plastic started chipping off between the screen and bezel.
Cons: Flimsy built, one time it slipped about half a feet high (in account with the weight of phone). The frame wasn't in the best of shape anymore. Unsatisfying premium look, actually made my phone look cheap. Tight slider, which cause plastic area to chip off over time and possible scratches to screen protector or phone if your not careful.
Pros: Cheap, easily replaceable. (provided not parts/accessory of your phone that needs replacement caused by the bumper)
Imho, you get what you paid for and I paid more. But kudos to those who had no problem with their bumpers. On my Note II, It's just sad case if I had to go thru it again, that's why I'm going back to SA
I had one of my Galaxy S1. Well made piece of kit but I ultimately didnt like the feel in the hand and was dubious about the shock protection (on that version there were only a few little thin foam strips inside the bezel.
whyandroiddude said:
not sure that it will work with Mugen battery. They have their own leather case for the 6400mah GN2 battery.
Check it here http://www.mugen-power-batteries.co...-samsung-galaxy-note-2-with-battery-door.html
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Loodeytunes said it fits and will be posting pics.
loodeytunes said:
Okay just got my bumper in the mail today. Fits perfect even with the mugen extended. Quality is awesome. Only complain I have is the side buttons feel a little loose, no biggie. And of course a lil too pricey. Comes with 3 extra buttons and five screws, loving it. It looks awesome =)
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Does anyone know any note 2 case that can replace the battery cover and can cover the aluminium sides also ?............. I am talking abt a case that clips on like a battery cover. Its not practically hard to manufacture a case like that,I am hoping there are cases out there like that.
Zerolemon battery. The case is the cover.
Otherwise... No.
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Actually yes. Found this when looking on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009M5L6ES/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1378217496&sr=8-3&pi=SL75
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ihavenewnike said:
Actually yes. Found this when looking on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009M5L6ES/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1378217496&sr=8-3&pi=SL75
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That's a bumper case. It doesn't replace the battery door like he asked. It just goes over the top.
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It does replace the battery cover and provides what the OP asked for
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It does replace the battery cover and provides what the OP asked for
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I'll let you know in two days. I was looking for a slim bumper for when I go running and don't want the weight of my ZL on my arm.
But in the meantime, look at the pictures on the full website. There are no tabs where that case will click in where the battery door is.
If you already have it, let me know otherwise.
It doesn't attach to the small tabs on the phone itself
The samsung case is just a case, it doesn't attach to the small tabs on the back where the battery cover would normally be attached to
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It does replace the battery cover and provides what the OP asked for
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And as I said, it does NOT do what the OP asked.
Without the battery cover on, there is a noticeable space between this case and the battery.
I just put the case on my phone and here's the deal:
It's a glossy, thin, hard case with soft rubber around the edge, bumper style.
The holes and buttons line up perfectly and access to the S-pen is great.
Protection? Not so much.
This makes a slippery phone more slippery. I naturally alternate using the phone with either hand, so lefties or righties will have no problem holding the phone by the soft rubber part so that the phone doesn't go flying out of your grip.
But sit the phone down and it's likely to slide away. On it's own. Or a stiff breeze. Or if a stray electron hits it. Give it a nice spin and watch it go, and go, and go (Which is what I just did.)
The lip. It has next to none. So little in fact, that my tempered glass screen protector sits at the same height as the lip. If I sit the phone face down, the glass is on the table.
So while I've been writing this, I've been walking around the house holding the phone. I've almost dropped it twice.
All in all, it's a pretty case, offers no drop protection and no screen protection. I wouldn't recommend it unless the only reason you want it is to protect the edges of your phone.