Ondrej Holzman Don't like the look of the iPhone 4, or just want to stand out from the crowd with your phone? If so, we have an excellent tip for you. Change the back of your iPhone from glass to metal.
The server came with a type for an alternative back cover unplggd.com. And the metal back isn't just for those who don't want to have an apple phone like everyone else. The latest studies have shown that glass is much more prone to cracking than the materials used on previous iPhone models, so anyone who is worried about their device can also consider replacing the back part.
Everything is more than simple. Disassembling the device takes a minimum of time, you just need a suitable screwdriver to remove two screws and you're done. Doesn't it look good? If you are interested in where to buy such a cover, look for example at cnn.cn, where it is available for a decent price ($12,99 without shipping).
Notice! Before removing the screws and removing the back cover, make sure you have muted sounds (with the button on the side) and turned off the phone.
What about the warranty?
There shouldn't be a problem there. If you want to make a claim, just send the cover back. Nobody knows that.
With the fact that about a year and a half ago, they used different sensors against unauthorized user interventions, it's only a matter of time when they add another "sensor" or some other device to find out if you've removed the back cover or not ;)
Every day looks great, I would just lean towards the post below. What signal?
I'm also joining, What signal???
Well, it's a rather surprising finding that glass breaks rather than plastic :o) When I consider that the frames of weapons are also made of metal :o) Otherwise, the metal cover looks very nice in the photos. I'll try to order it, standard shipping is $5.
So it's just great, this is how Apple should have used it with Fabriky... really great...
And what about the signal is EVERYTHING OK?
Just for the sake of accuracy, I would like to add that the original instructions that they linked on Gizmodo.com had one more point before removing the screws, and that was to turn off the sounds, maybe the button gets in the way when removing the cover. I haven't tried it myself, then I have no reason to change the unscratched back cover, but for those who are going to do it, I would recommend it just to be sure, and maybe it would be worth adding it to this newsky...
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-iPhone-4-Rear-Panel/3140/1
I want to ask, is there something similar to the iPhone 3GS?
Yippee. Look on ebay and look for an iphone repair kit. there are complete new cases with front cover glass. However, it has one significant disadvantage - disassembly and assembly is significantly more complicated (see e.g. http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-iPhone-3G-Rear-Panel/583/1).
Hello, I see in the first picture that you have it lying on the bumper .. I wonder how it will fit into it, and as it was already said here if it does not affect the reception of the signal ... both 3G and wifi ....
Does applemix.cz want to buy a few covers for Czech sales?? :)
I'll try to answer you somewhat en masse.
As for the Bumper, it will fit the same as on the iPhone 4 with the basic cover, because this cover is (should be) identical, so there will be no problem there.
Not so sure about the signal. I haven't found much experience yet, but a lot of people are asking how the signal will be. As for the "mobile" part, it shouldn't have any effect on it at all, after all, it goes over the edges, not over the back cover. The problem could theoretically be with WiFI (as far as I know, it doesn't work that way), but from what I've read, there shouldn't be a problem with metal backs. But I can't guarantee it.
I don't think there will be a problem with a complaint, as far as I know, Apple doesn't have any sensors, and if you want to complain about the phone, you just put on a standard cover.
Thanks for the note about turning off the sound. I looked it up on iFixit but forgot to mention it.
Wifi is also available outside. Well, I tried to see if the drop in signal also affects the upper connection, and instead of the GSM signal, the wifi stick disappeared :)
So I ordered it because I really like it, and I think it's better than the plastic one - which is supposed to crack about being Gorilla Glass anyway
When you feel like it, you can share your experiences in our forum ;-)
and is there a general email to write a micro review with photos? Otherwise I expect delivery at the end of next week….
redakce@14205.w5.wedos.net
and then put the review here on the website?
3ugeene wouldn't you take another one I'll pay the postage please
if I had known earlier, it wouldn't have been a problem. otherwise I bought it from ebay (exactly the one in the photo) and it cost 300 plus postage (or it was zadara.)
With the sound and the switch off, it's nonsense, open it without switching it off and without switching to vibration (now I tried it again), even according to the photos you can see that there is nothing there that would prevent it from opening. I have now ordered both this silver plastic one and the black flat one, let's see what the elbow is.
I would also buy it if someone is going to order it? Thanks
I would also be interested. Who has the option, shall we not make a joint order?
I think a joint order would eventually become more expensive, on the one hand, it is quite problematic to share 5 USD in postage, and then sending money to the account, fees to banks for outgoing and incoming banks (according to the type), then distribution to different CR places, I don't think it's worth it to anyone...
jan, on a side note, in general the eShop is more expensive, there are things about twice as expensive as on dealextreme and I dare to assume that they are exactly the same products... but the truth is that these particular items are not on the deal... I hope that this the shop will be as serious as the deal...
It doesn't look bad, I just don't understand why there isn't just a picture on the cover without any text. When I'm already doing something, so that it looks somehow :)
On the contrary, it suits me better with the text. It's a matter of opinion. Anyway, it looks very interesting. I'll probably order it too :).
Hopelessly sold out - they say on the product page that they have it, but when ordering they say that they don't actually have it :-(
Has anyone found another source where they have it in stock?
How do you know it? It worked for me, I paid, I ran out of notifications.
so it's true that it's on backorder now, that it's not available, I think it was OK for me, I hope so, but I would have noticed that :-)
Well, the back cover looks great, but if it's really made of metal, then it sucks, because I bought an aluminum sticker on the back of the phone on eBay that looked almost the same, but after sticking it I found out that I wasted 270 CZK because I had a phone completely without signal. After removing the sticker, the signal immediately climbed to the maximum again. So, if it's made of metal, don't take it, if it's made of plastic, it should be fine.
And what about the GPS signal?
In the old iPhone, they replaced the metal back with plastic because of the GPS…..
Do you really like that? :) It looks like an ugly Nokia from behind. It's an excellent idea and I believe that in time there will be more similar back covers with a much nicer design. It would be enough if it was flat like the original glass and a material similar to the iPad, without that ugly vertical texture.
but they have such in the offer, I just ordered it, this doesn't mean anything to me, but the second one is actually a replacement for the original... and they have others
if anyone is interested, I have an order from 20.10, but it is still being resolved, I wrote to the operator, apologizing that there were not enough pieces and that orders are being processed continuously...
2 Swenak: I'm waiting too and still nothing. I wanted to write an email today too. So we have to wait right?
yes yes, wait, but I just received an email saying that they have already packed it and are sending it soon...
okay If you have any other info, please write here thanks :)
Will you have any extras there? Today my back glass broke :(
Are you considering an order that we would take it all at once?
I'd join in and take one too.
erm, since so many of you have already ordered it... could someone write how it works for you?
did you deal with the exchange? and what about GPS, WIFI, 3G signals
I ordered within the last week but the covers are not available yet so I'd say it will be a while before we see them.
So how did it get ordered or not? if it doesn't break the warranty, it's absolutely great and looks flawless :D if it's going to be ordered, pls let me know at rikulinkos@gmail.com Thx
The cover arrived at my house today. As for the exchange, it went without any problems. Just unscrew the two lower screws and remove the old cover. You can have the mute button in any position. I've had it on my "back" for about 4 hours and so far no outages have occurred. WiFi, GPS and phone signal. The reception did not deteriorate. What annoys me a little is the quality of the paint spray. Just put it on a rough surface 3 times and you can already see scratches on the apple. :)otherwise I highly recommend the metal looks robust and one has more confidence.
Ps: they supply a protective film for the windshield free of charge.
I have questions for the owner:
a) will the thickness of the phone increase?
b) between the original cover and the metal frame of the antennas there is a rebound of about a millimeter - is it preserved even with this cover?
I ask because both points are necessary for my car mount. Thanks.
My review is already being written on the server. Simply in a few points:
a) yes, the cover is approx. 1.6 times thicker than the original - it is more or less the original plus an applied metal plate
b) yes, dimensionally it is the same
- the biggest pr*ser of that cover is that the nuts for the screws on the side of the dock are PLASTIC and there is a risk of simply twisting the thread and the screw can become twisted and lost over time.
- it does not steal the signal, both with GSM, WIFI, BT and GPS.
- my phone holds a little better with this cover
-I'm afraid that the text and logo of japka will wear off over time
-I'm not sure now, but I think the diffuser on the flash dims the brightness of the LED a little, but I won't put my hand in the fire for that
- the camera is unchanged (color or brightness)
Hello, I have nothing left but to confirm the already written review of 3ugeene.
It is plastic with a metal plate applied. Another observation is that it is lighter than the original one from Apple. The one from Apple seems more sophisticated to me, see the metal handles and the weight on the sides.
Otherwise, in terms of appearance, it is beautiful (I have to get used to it), the signals are OK.
The change was too easy.
The cover arrived today. Installation is really easy, only the screws are terribly tiny, you need a micro screwdriver :) The cover expands the phone a little, really just a little, because it is not completely straight like the original, but it is slightly convex at the edges. It's very beautiful, it's probably a matter of habit if I don't go back to the original black after a while :)
It also arrived today. The replacement really takes less than 5 minutes and the result is nice. I'm curious to see how the usability will be, especially in terms of longevity. What struck me about the cover was that the thumbscrews are not made of metal, but of plastic, which is not exactly a happy solution. But otherwise it looks very nice, for 13 dollars it's a clear choice :).
So 2 days ago I also received the cover. Ordered from eBay. And I have the metal screw caps there. But for a change, the cover was a bit "unglued" but it was enough to press a little with your fingers and that's it :) so satisfaction so far. I definitely don't regret the money.