Anyone using any kind of a metal bumper or a full Metal case and having reception issues? I got this one and I'm having lots of issues. Not sure if it's from the case. But at times I get no signal and have to reboot and then it's fine. I lost the battery cover that came with the phone. So I need to get another oem cover to see if it is the case or the phone is jacked.
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=261454094352
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I bought a brushed aluminum back cover. It's still partially plastic though. My signal drops from 3 bars on LTE down to 4 bars on 4g. When I take it off it goes back to LTE almost instantly. I wouldn't be spuprised if an all metal case blocked reception completely. Look on ebay. I found oem backs for $12-17 all three colors as well.
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Thanks for the heads up. I was going to try the brushed aluminum cover next. But it looks like this phone needs a non metal cover. This phone has 6 or 7 antennas and there is one on each side of the phone. That's probably why the metal covers don't work.
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Will the international phone cover work with this phone?
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This is not a case nor an S5 problems.. Its definitely a tmobile problem. Had the same issue with my Nexus 5. Where i would still have signal and everything but the data isnt actually working.
I usually just toggle airplane mode on and off and it would work fine.
It drives me nuts
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I bought a brushed aluminum back cover. It's still partially plastic though. My signal drops from 3 bars on LTE down to 4 bars on 4g. When I take it off it goes back to LTE almost instantly. I wouldn't be spuprised if an all metal case blocked reception completely. Look on ebay. I found oem backs for $12-17 all three colors as well.
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Do you have a ordering link to the 3 color back plates.Im looking for a blue back plate. Thanks
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Here you go. http://m.ebay.com/itm/261474177199?nav=SEARCH
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Does any one know where to get a replacement back mine broke in my pocket today, I'd like to get a replacement that isn't glass, even if I have to sacrifice the NFC antenna.
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Only ones I've seen are the glass type on eBay ranging $100-$300
I'm in need of one too, mine broke a while ago and is progressively getting worse
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That's what I was afraid of. Think we could find someone with a very precise CNC machine to make us new ones for that much out of something like aluminum?
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That's what I was afraid of. Think we could find someone with a very precise CNC machine to make us new ones for that much out of something like aluminum?
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Awful idea. Remember iPhone antenna gate?
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Right. But as far as I know only the NFC antenna is in the back not the GSM/LTE antenna so shouldn't it be fine? I'd at least try it for $50 bucks. Also if the metal would completely block the signal how does the HTC one get service?
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Because it's not all metal. There are little parts of it that aren't, and that's where the antennae are.
If you can't find a replacement back, maybe best case would be putting this on the back http://www.bodyguardz.com/armor-carbon-fiber-lg-optimus-g-p970.html to at least prevent it from getting worse. It should prevent pieces from falling off and it'll cover it up and make it look better (at least in theory).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-O...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item2ec7e390a9
I bought my replacement from the same seller (but the price was lower then). I took it to a screen/case repair stand at the mall and they installed in less than 10 minutes.
Today arrived my brushed metal aluminium backplates for my Mega6.3.
So i want to show them, because they fits great and they' re looking real good.
U can see that it is a lil bit thicker than the original platic plate... but it has a chromelooking border ... i like this style and its just 1 milimeter
If interrested here s the link
http://www.tinyhulle.com/samsung-2/galaxy-mega-6-3/coque-galaxy-mega-6-3-brushed-metal-back-plate/
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Today arrived my brushed metal aluminium backplates for my Mega6.3.
So i want to show them, because they fits great and they' re looking real good.
U can see that it is a lil bit thicker than the original platic plate... but it has a chromelooking border ... i like this style and its just 1 milimeter
If interrested here s the link
http://www.tinyhulle.com/samsung-2/galaxy-mega-6-3/coque-galaxy-mega-6-3-brushed-metal-back-plate/
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they look awesome, do you know if it causes issues with gps, or signal reception, thanks
Will these fit the att i527 model?
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You can order identical cases from eBay at half the cost.
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Hi, did you test whether it will fully blocked the NFC?
killed my LTE
For what it's worth, I got one of these in blue, looked good, fit good but it was definitely degrading my reception. I had my phone side by side with a friends (ATT) note II and my phone stayed on HSDPA until the cover was removed. Too bad... looked great.
i have one of these coming for free with the Mega i bought on eBay. i have no need for it as i plan on using the leather backplate. if anyone wants to buy it from me PM me
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Will these fit the att i527 model?
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They should, have the att mega and the 9205 unlocked version, battery doors are the same for me..can swap them out without issues,,
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Is there any signal issue...?
Just wondering if there is a setting that needs to be changed for the screen to display everything properly in the window of the Smart Flip Cover. Thanks
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Wow! So no one knows!?
My local Best Buy an Best Buy Mobile in the mall still don't have this case. A stand in the mall which sells cases, name brand an generic, has a generic flip cover window case for only $20. I tried it and my phone did nothing with the front of the flip cover over my screen, so I didn't buy it. Then i walked to all of the carrier stands in the mall, and T-Mo was the only one that had the official Samsung on stock but they only had 1 an it was black (my GN3 is white). I put it on my phone anyway just to check it out, an again my phone did nothing with the front over my screen. I assumed there had to be a setting for the case to work properly, but couldn't find anything in the Settings. Any help would be appreciated! My Nexus 7 FHD didn't have any setting that needed to be changed for a smart cover to work on it, but I'm hoping that the GN3 does an it isn't just that my phone isn't working properly because I don't have ANY other issues with mine! Not the sound issue so many others have or anything!
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Wow! So no one knows!?
My local Best Buy an Best Buy Mobile in the mall still don't have this case. A stand in the mall which sells cases, name brand an generic, has a generic flip cover window case for only $20. I tried it and my phone did nothing with the front of the flip cover over my screen, so I didn't buy it. Then i walked to all of the carrier stands in the mall, and T-Mo was the only one that had the official Samsung on stock but they only had 1 an it was black (my GN3 is white). I put it on my phone anyway just to check it out, an again my phone did nothing with the front over my screen. I assumed there had to be a setting for the case to work properly, but couldn't find anything in the Settings. Any help would be appreciated! My Nexus 7 FHD didn't have any setting that needed to be changed for a smart cover to work on it, but I'm hoping that the GN3 does an it isn't just that my phone isn't working properly because I don't have ANY other issues with mine! Not the sound issue so many others have or anything!
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There are no settings that I know of.
The official cases come with a back that must be replaced also. The switch that tells the phone whether the screen is open or not connects to terminals inside the back cover.
The knock off cases sometimes don't have this so beware.
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Thank you!! I didn't know the back had to be connected for the front to work properly! I was just putting the front of the case against my screen, expecting it to change. No that I know, I'll go back an retry both cases! Thanks so much!!
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stanglifemike said:
Thank you!! I didn't know the back had to be connected for unter front to work properly! I was just putting the front of the case against my screen, expecting it to change. No that I know, I'll go back an retry both cases! Thanks so much!!
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No problem caught me off guard at first also.
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Ballistic sent my confirmation email today that their ballistic cases are now shipping! I went with the black and white variant of their Maxx series.
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That case sucks, had it on my note 2. Over time the rubber skin stretches and fits very loose just like the otterbox defenders.
Stay away from this one.
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I had the regular ballistic case as well but I sold it because I wanted a holster case. I sold it to a friend who still uses it and has no issues. I actually have two otterbox defender cases for my old note 2 and no stretching what so ever. Still a pain in the but to take on and off. This is the first maxx design to be offered, my wife has one on her S3 and if you use it with the screen protector as it's supposed to be, It will keep its shape. Sorry you had such bad luck.
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Thread for this topic already started view it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498225
They are out of stock again.
They are out of stock again.
Found this case online. However these guys are selling it wholesale.
http://m.dhgate.com/product/bumper-metal-frame-case-for-sony-xperia-z/172094564.html#pd-105
I don't know if someone else is retailing it online. I used the similar case for my Note 2 and 3. the build was good and also made my phones more appealing.
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I like that. Does it affect the signal strength like the other aluminum bumpets do?
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I got one. It looks nice but adds considerable weight. It also impacts signal strength and the ports are difficult to access.