I'm completely NOT a fan of glass/glastic/shiny backs on my phones, so I was wondering if anybody has seen a replacement matte/semi-rubber back cover for the Samsung A40? I've seen millions of original looking shiny ones on Aliexpress and ebay but nothing that looks a bit more like the back of a Kindle. Any ideas? (that don't involve sandpaper!)
A bit late maybe but you could apply a skin to it's back.
https://www.dskinz.com/en/samsung-galaxy-a40-skin.html?id=191087461
tys0n said:
A bit late maybe but you could apply a skin to it's back.
https://www.dskinz.com/en/samsung-galaxy-a40-skin.html?id=191087461
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Actually the back has turned out to be fine. Not as nice as a matte or more rubbery plastic, but certainly not slippy like glass or ceramic. No need for a cover, always use a dedicated pocket kids!
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I found that the plastic back cover (glossy) is really easy to produce scartch mark
Maybe one day need to re-order a new back cover from samsung
lucky its only the back not the screen, look at the bright side
Actually I think this phone probably qualifies for 3rd party back-covers. How awesome would an aluminium or chrome back-cover look on our already shiny phone ;-)
I actually was thinking of how hard it would be making an aluminium back cover. would make it really cool
Aluminum would not be great for the antenna. I wouldn't mind fabric back though.
Had a play with the GS2 yesterday in a p4u shop & it made me want the phone even more but one thing that immediately stood out to me was the textured design of the back cover. Not only does it feel horrible but it doesn't quite fit in with the otherwise lovely design of the device.
I really didn't like it at all. It reminded me of cheap some Chinese electronics. Infact when I got home I dug out a 2yr old mp3 player that I bought & it was very similar.
Still getting one though.
When i get the phone the second thing im gonna do is, glue a textured finish on there, maybe some fabric or leather make it feel classy. Should give the phone a nicer texture and change the look of the device.
First thing would be scream like a Justin b fan ?
To comment on your thoughts, there might be a after market company that will make a metallic back cover if the demand is there?
NIK516 said:
When i get the phone the second thing im gonna do is, glue a textured finish on there, maybe some fabric or leather make it feel classy. Should give the phone a nicer texture and change the look of the device.
First thing would be scream like a Justin b fan ?
To comment on your thoughts, there might be a after market company that will make a metallic back cover if the demand is there?
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Why not just buy a case for it? I wouldn't fancy taking glue to the back of my phone.
b33p_ said:
Why not just buy a case for it? I wouldn't fancy taking glue to the back of my phone.
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nor me lol, i got a nice case ready for 2mrw when mine arrives.
yeh I just have not seen anything that I really like yet, I like keeping my device as sleek as posible, when I get phone I'll do a post of how I go with the back cover.
I've had the phone for about a week now. I love the back cover!
The texture makes it easier to hold and is nice to the touch. It also makes the back less prone to scratching which was apparently a problem with the original Galaxy S.
@ nik
Where are you going to get your phone from?
I'm trying to decide between a black leather back and a black silicone back. How are people finding them this year? Which one feels nicer? and which one is more durable?
jamespat93 said:
I'm trying to decide between a black leather back and a black silicone back. How are people finding them this year? Which one feels nicer? and which one is more durable?
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I was going to go with the wood back (smooth) then put a carbon fiber wrap on it.
I am also looking for comments on black leather vs. black silicone back.
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tech_head said:
I was going to go with the wood back (smooth) then put a carbon fiber wrap on it.
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Why would you pay more for wood just to put a sticker over it?
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So I got the silicon back after all of the ravings and I'm not really feeling it. I like the feel of the silicon but the raised grooves just aren't for me.
For those who went with the leather, is it soft at all? I haven't really heard too much depth about how it feels from those who got it. Can you even tell that it is leather? Does it seem slippery to sweaty hands? Thanks for any input.
I am more concerned about the leather dissipating heat. I would think the wood and then leather dissipate heat better than silicone.
2014 was leather. Loved it, but after reading all the good things about the new silicon backs i decided to go that route. Plus, the leather was a bit slippery, so i figured with the bigger phone the silicon back would help with the grip. Can't wait to finally get it.
I ordered the leather, I'm excited to try something different. Plus I already have a white oak and walnut back on my Mi4.
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So I got the silicon back after all of the ravings and I'm not really feeling it. I like the feel of the silicon but the raised grooves just aren't for me.
For those who went with the leather, is it soft at all? I haven't really heard too much depth about how it feels from those who got it. Can you even tell that it is leather? Does it seem slippery to sweaty hands? Thanks for any input.
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What do you mean by the raised grooves? The new lines on the back?
Yeah I heard the leather wasn't soft too and felt more like hard plastic, so I went with a silicone back. Can anyone confirm this?
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What do you mean by the raised grooves? The new lines on the back?
Yeah I heard the leather wasn't soft too and felt more like hard plastic, so I went with a silicone back. Can anyone confirm this?
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Here is youtube video of unboxing of one with leather:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LevvV-sXj6k
I am getting leather one that will be delivered Friday. I think it will be OK.
I got wood, and I LOVE the look, but let me tell you, that thing is slippery as hell
SalTNutz said:
I got wood, and I LOVE the look, but let me tell you, that thing is slippery as hell
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With a name like SalTNutz, I'm not surprised you've got wood.
SalTNutz said:
I got wood, and I LOVE the look, but let me tell you, that thing is slippery as hell
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If you want to keep it slippery, try some diluted lye. It may cause some discoloration, but will render the oils into a really slick substance.
It might work on your phone, too.
jal3223 said:
So I got the silicon back after all of the ravings and I'm not really feeling it. I like the feel of the silicon but the raised grooves just aren't for me...
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Oh, I must be the party of one...I love the silicon back. The texture is different and pleasant. Maybe that's just compared to crappy silicon cases I usually have on my phones or the faux-leather backing of my Note Edge.
It also seems like it'll be durable. Naturally, it won't scratch like the back of most metal/glass phones, which often quickly renders a phone unattractive and unsellable.
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What do you mean by the raised grooves? The new lines on the back?
Yeah I heard the leather wasn't soft too and felt more like hard plastic, so I went with a silicone back. Can anyone confirm this?
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I just got my phone yesterday with the leather back. It is not hard like plastic, but has a slight amount of squishyness. Not much though. It is more slippery than I thought it would be, but overall I like it. As far as head dissipation, I'm not sure that the back material will make much of a difference, and my phone so far is staying cool unless I am charging the battery.
While waiting, I was second guessing my decision to get the soft grip over the leather, but I really like it. I would order the same again.
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I just got my phone yesterday with the leather back. It is not hard like plastic, but has a slight amount of squishyness. Not much though. It is more slippery than I thought it would be, but overall I like it. As far as head dissipation, I'm not sure that the back material will make much of a difference, and my phone so far is staying cool unless I am charging the battery.
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Ohh ok that sounds good then. What kind of leather would you compare it to? I had a G4 with a leather back before, do you know if it feels similar to that? Or is it harder or softer?
I went with the silicone back but keep wondering if I should have went with leather.
Is there any other phone or material you can compare the silicone back to?
I just got mine today and got black leather. So far, I really like it and am looking forward to see how it looks as it ages.
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Im going to be using it in a Case. So I can't really see how back should matter? Also, what was the consensus RE heat?
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Someone DIY remove Samsung Galaxy Note 5 back color. All it's a coat covering on the back cover. Remove it and get a crystal back door. That's our back color.
That's the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPpSQW6irbM
How do thing about remove back covery and replace it by genuine leather?
Wew, that looks ugly for me, sorry
Zanr Zij said:
How do thing about remove back covery and replace it by genuine leather?
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I did just that, with a slickwraps natural leather. I need to take some pics when i get home. It looks good minus being able to see unevenness from the bolt holes and other things.
frow86 said:
I did just that, with a slickwraps natural leather. I need to take some pics when i get home. It looks good minus being able to see unevenness from the bolt holes and other things.
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Of course you need to make sure fit something in those holes . You will get much better looking.
Slickwrap leather replacing the glass
I'd love to try this.. just scared I may damage something. Hhahah
luckylui said:
I'd love to try this.. just scared I may damage something. Hhahah
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think, it's nonsense
i wanna do it so bad and get a real black back cover and do the same to the front...
all black just seems right.
I would do this just to get a new glass cover so I don't have to keep looking at that ugly Verizon logo.
Brought to you by my new(ish) Note 5!
The back of the phone is WAY more grippy and less fingerprint-prone than expected. I heard in one of the reviews that LG planned on adding a coating before production, seems they did it... So the question is, cover it up because it is scratch prone, or get the benefit of the grip? No way I'm putting a case on it, too big. And with JOD, they dont care about scratches, right?
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The back of the phone is WAY more grippy and less fingerprint-prone than expected. I heard in one of the reviews that LG planned on adding a coating before production, seems they did it... So the question is, cover it up because it is scratch prone, or get the benefit of the grip? No way I'm putting a case on it, too big. And with JOD, they dont care about scratches, right?
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I bought slickwrap, applied it. Problem solved, no case.. And looks really nice, adds a signature, coz the back is almost flat, so no annoying corners after applying it like the pixel for example. Didn't apply the corners, only back..
Amjad.AbdulGhani said:
I bought slickwrap, applied it. Problem solved, no case.. And looks really nice, adds a signature, coz the back is almost flat, so no annoying corners after applying it like the pixel for example. Didn't apply the corners, only back..
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Sure I was just saying the stock back is really nice. Better than expected