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Black carbon fiber battery door replacement

I bought it from ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Brus...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item53ef678d0f
I must have been lucky cause it arrived in 6 days - overseas shipping Hong Kong to New Zealand
Overall the fit of the case is really good, fits as good as my oem one. Everything clicks into place.
The carbon fibre immitation weave looks good, its made up of plastic. It kinda reminds me of a wicker basket pattern.
The texture feels alot grippier than stock case and has a matte finish to it.

What about NFC? And does it come in other colors?
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I'm pretty sure these ones don't have nfc
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NO NFC Chip
It also comes in white

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Really handsome case!

anyone know if this will work with the AT&T variant?

DJSYNTHVIRUS said:
anyone know if this will work with the AT&T variant?
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All Note 2 variants have the same dimensions

Just bought one
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Wow sweet find! Thanks!

Man that looks great! If there was one that had NFC, I'd buy it for sure
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Why not just take it off the old case?
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Looks a bit thicker than stock. Is it?

blumesa said:
Why not just take it off the old case?
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Has anyone done this?

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I saw this listed on EBay and now that I see what it looks like installed, I may get one myself. I'll bet it would look sweet with a black aluminum bumper case too! My only concern is if it's thicker than the original cover. The bumper cases are a pretty tight fit.

I don't have any calipers to measure it but it feels real slim. At a guess it may be like 1mm thicker but minimal.
I haven't tried removing my stock nfc as I don't use it so can't answer your question
There was another guy on this forum who bought several battery door to try but haven't heard any update from him
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Do these affect signal? I had one of these on my GS3 and could not get LTE unless I took it off. Overall reception was bad while using it.
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Sweet ordered a couple.
Now for a bumper that will fit the sides well.
Any idea or have anyone tried a bumper with this yet?
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Here is someone selling a aftermarket back door and the aluminum bumper together. This leads me to think it will fit without a problem...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-in-1-Meta...4?pt=PDA_Accessories&var=&hash=item416eac2e42
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Might have a go at diy'ing it with some carbon vinyl. Wait till my metal bumper case arrives first
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Cases with raised buttons?

I've been searching around since I got my Note 2, and I can't find very many cases with raised buttons. So far the only thing that's caught my eye has been the official Samsung case. Are there any other suggestions? I don't want something massive like an Otterbox, just something grippy with raised buttons

I ordered this one a day before i got my note (first thing on launch day) and received the case 2 days later.
It has no bulk at all, it has grippy sides and a nice clear back so u can see that dreaded verizon logo .
Overall nice case, I have two more on the way and should be here today.
But I think this one will be my primary.
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A3JHB64/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?redirect=true&ref_=oh_details_o02_s00_i00
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Drakkula4 said:
I ordered this one a day before i got my note (first thing on launch day) and received the case 2 days later.
It has no bulk at all, it has grippy sides and a nice clear back so u can see that dreaded verizon logo .
Overall nice case, I have two more on the way and should be here today.
But I think this one will be my primary.
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A3JHB64/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?redirect=true&ref_=oh_details_o02_s00_i00
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i have this same case ordered for about $8 on ebay. out of all of my cases it is my fav
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Can you post link to ebay?
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The official samsung case is great. The buttons are raised and easy to press unlike the cheap tpu I got from ebay. I couldn't feel where the buttons we're. Overall is a great case and fits perfect.
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Rs84 said:
Can you post link to ebay?
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Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=350634114047
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Case mate pop available to all.

Thanks to zamha 2157
SOLVED
I am desperate for the case mate pop case white/grey, (or black version)but I live in England, and it looks like I can't buy it as it is only available at At&t shops, does anyone have this for sale,I can pay through pay pal, or does anyone have any links,
Many thanks if anyone can help me out
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Here is the correct picture
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They r now available on case mates's website..but the color is black/grey & pink/white..have a look..

Thank you so much
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HERE IT IS
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This case must be hard to find. I had a 3 week old one i sold on ebay last week and it went for $41....the case was only $38 in stores. Its a really nice case. Feels really good in the hand. Some people complain about the kickstand but i like it. Heres a thread i started with some pics http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014892
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HERE IT IS
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What a nice case. Where can i get it online?

Is there a 'case mate smooth' for the note 2?

esco123 said:
Is there a 'case mate smooth' for the note 2?
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http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-2-Cases/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-2-Cases.asp
Only one way to find out

Not there yet. I've been looking and emailed case mate they said just keep looking. looking thanks

my 2 cents
Hi all,
Just wanted to chime in on this case. The protection is great and the side grips make the feel more solid as opposed to slippery. The extended rubber on the face helps when it is facedown or when it potentially drops so it's not flush against the floor/table. My only beef is that the kickstand rubber part has come loose so i'm not sure how durable that part is, it's not that much of a hassle as I can still manage to prop it up but I'm afraid it will eventually break off.
Most complaints are about the difficulty of getting the kickstand out
P.S. all ports are accessible i.e. stylus, charger, headphones, camera, speaker
Raised power & volume up/down buttons

Whats the matter with case makers these days? Release the case with just 2 colors, one is black the other is white with pink. Its exactly like body glove diamond series... ffs have they ever thought men uses with white case too? Why pink?? Could just use red and that would plays with well with both genders...

Nice looking case but have always had the rubber part warp on every case I had. Evo 4g, evo 3d, and the skyrocket. I ended up using the speck case for my note 2. Even if anything happens to it I can exchange it for free at the att store.
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Just received mine, it is really good
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Really hope they make a tough case, they responded to me on FB amd said theyre unsure, and are having manufacturing issues
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What case to buy?

I was wondering if someone who has had a chance to use these cases in the real world, what would you recommend?
I work in construction (often from rooftops and ladders from which my OG EVO had its demise) and I need a case that can give my M8 a decent chance at survival.
However I also don't wish to sacrifice functionality.
I owned an otterbox Defender for my EVO LTE, but dragging down the status bar was a huge pain, and the screen protector was so scratched that I removed it and simply added a film cover.
So, anyone got any good ideas?
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stovo06 said:
I was wondering if someone who has had a chance to use these cases in the real world, what would you recommend?
I work in construction (often from rooftops and ladders from which my OG EVO had its demise) and I need a case that can give my M8 a decent chance at survival.
However I also don't wish to sacrifice functionality.
I owned an otterbox Defender for my EVO LTE, but dragging down the status bar was a huge pain, and the screen protector was so scratched that I removed it and simply added a film cover.
So, anyone got any good ideas?
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Well I grabbed a defender for my m8, it seems more streamlined than the evo lte version, I can tell you that you won't have a problem dragging the status bar though.
I always kick out the built-in protectors, imo they end up doing more harm than good in the long run.
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The commuter I picked up for $2.09 after a coupon in a Sprint store, it's a very neat looking and sturdy case for two bucks!
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joshuaw84 said:
Well I grabbed a defender for my m8, it seems more streamlined than the evo lte version, I can tell you that you won't have a problem dragging the status bar though.
I always kick out the built-in protectors, imo they end up doing more harm than good in the long run.
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I tend to agree about the screen but it also protects a lot of crap getting in when I toss my phone in my toolbelt. Is the holster any better on the m8 vs the evo lte?
I was also thinking about the UAG. Anyone got any opinion how it would hold up?
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I'm using the iBlason case with a kickstand in the back.
It was fairly cheap, and it works great.

stovo06 said:
I tend to agree about the screen but it also protects a lot of crap getting in when I toss my phone in my toolbelt. Is the holster any better on the m8 vs the evo lte?
I was also thinking about the UAG. Anyone got any opinion how it would hold up?
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Well my main problem with otterbox screen protector and the m8 is the cutouts for the speakers. Stuff would get in protector or not, but with protector there's more chance for scratching imo.
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The commuter I picked up for $2.09 after a coupon in a Sprint store, it's a very neat looking and sturdy case for two bucks!
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How did you get the Commuter for $2???
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Well my main problem with otterbox screen protector and the m8 is the cutouts for the speakers. Stuff would get in protector or not, but with protector there's more chance for scratching imo.
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I've had stuff get in my case (results of my lte living in my toolbelt lol) and never had the screen actually get scratched. A miracle imo.
Would you say the otterbox Defender is the best? And how bulky and how easy is it to remove? It will get banged up so I tend to use something else on the weekends. Been actually thinking about trying the Commuter or UAG this time.
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stovo06 said:
How did you get the Commuter for $2???
I've had stuff get in my case (results of my lte living in my toolbelt lol) and never had the screen actually get scratched. A miracle imo.
Would you say the otterbox Defender is the best? And how bulky and how easy is it to remove? It will get banged up so I tend to use something else on the weekends. Been actually thinking about trying the Commuter or UAG this time.
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Well i originally went into the store to repair my cracked screen for my EvoLTE and insurance cost $100 for replacement... Well needless to say I got angry about the THREE replacement phones in 5 days and the store manager hooked me up with some major discounts including a zero downpayment on my M8 a commuter series case MSRP $39.98 here All i had to pay was sales tax on the phone $34.99, and $2.09 sales tax on case... So really i lost like $10 but its a win win for me in my eyes... I also traded in my EvoLTe got $25 out of it... Hence the reason i got the huge discounts...
So i just got lucky on a $2 case...i think they coded it as the cheapest case they could aswell... Just ask them if there is any kind of discounts they can give doesnt hurt to ask!
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Just to prove im not lying lol... Some people may think i was just clarifying
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Nice ?
I'd recommend not doing the buyback though. I got 6x's that much from CL.
Anyway... Still need a case lol
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Yeah it ripped me off bigtime, but hey im an optimist
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HTC One M8 I-Blason case w/ holster: http://youtu.be/MAYnfIa4z6I
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HTC One M8 I-Blason case w/ holster: http://youtu.be/MAYnfIa4z6I
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Doesn't look bad but I don't think it's the protection I need.
Also, the guy is wrong. there is something in a name. Otterbox replaced my case 4 times in a year. That's a big deal to me.
Thank you for the recommendation I just need more.
Think I may end up with an otter again.
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With the build quality if this phone and that case if you need more then you are doing way to much with your phone lol I know because I have the car and made the video lol
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Went with a spigen slim armor case. Loving it. Really legit case. And is a lot like the commuter. Got it from amazon for 17
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dreDrennon1 said:
With the build quality if this phone and that case if you need more then you are doing way to much with your phone lol I know because I have the car and made the video lol
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I work in construction. A lot of times I'm a roofer. And most days I have my phone (not this one til I find the right case lol) in a pouch in my toolbelt hanging out with nails, prybars, and other items that would love to beat the crap outta my m8.
My og evo took it's demise from a slide down a roof, teetered on a gutter, then a quadruple backflip to the cement about 20 feet down with nothing but a plastic $10 case.
Since then I've had Defender cases. haven't had that happen again, but I hate how bulky it is. And the shield is almost worthless to me after a week on the job it's completely scratched up and the holster is too much trouble clipping on and off while working in the real world.
Anyway I appreciate your help but I'm I'd really like to know if anyone had something they thought was as durable and possibly less bulky.
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Anyone recommend the dot case?
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No need to post in Q&A when there is a section dedicated to accessories.
You are now in the right section:good:

FrostyF7 said:
Anyone recommend the dot case?
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Not if your in construction or any similar conditions.
I have a case mate naked tough which provides as much protection as the commuter I recently returned but looks much nicer.
I've considered the defender because I too work in industrial construction and my M8 is exposed to dust and dirt and a lot of adverse conditions..
I'd really like a lifeproof style option (waterproof , more importantly dustproof, and still stylish).

I'm the guy you want to here from. I work with at&t and am up and down poles and on the occasional rooftop as well. Suffice to say I can beat up my devices too.......plus I'm a case fanatic. I have a UAG, a Defender, and the Incipio Dual being sold by Verizon. Those are my 3 toughest cases as I also have the SUPCase with frosted back and the clear KaysCase.
It sounds like you need the Defender. It offers hands down the best protection of all my cases and is much more streamlined than previous Defender cases. Its just slightly bulkier than the UAG but has the added holster you can keep it in with the screen covered in your tool belt.
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Dock

Hey, I ordered this http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/301168861829
It has an insert do you can use with or without case. Seems to work ok.
Good for the price
Delivery from China took about 2 weeks.
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Let us know what you think when you get it.

Looks nice, looking forward to your opinion of it.

It's ok, it fits better with case on surprisingly. The usb is only a tiny bit too long, so wobbles ever so slightly when in dock without case. But it's fine, most probably wouldn't notice. I can manage to dock it in pitch darkness as it has a small blue led that's not to bright , it's slots in quite easily.
It's not the greatest, but it's good for the money.
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crustyeye said:
Hey, I ordered this http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/301168861829
It has an insert do you can use with or without case. Seems to work ok.
Good for the price
Delivery from China took about 2 weeks.
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I have this one also, works great.