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Stainless steel replacement backing for iPhone 4?

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phatbass30

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Dec 7, 2010
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i'm sorry if this has been ask before.

is there a a chance that Apple will see if you removed the original back plating and replaced it with the metal one? i just don't want to void my warranty.

thanks!
 
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kbfr08

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Mar 16, 2007
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phatbass30 said:
i'm sorry if this has been ask before.

is there a a chance that Apple will see if you removed the original back plating and replaced it with the metal one? i just don't want to void my warranty.

thanks!
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Unless you strip the screws, or grind the metal around the screws then they'll never know.
 
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jhkaplan

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Jan 29, 2008
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Hologram777 said:
ordered mine from a seller in cali with tracking.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...55447&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_3015wt_1141
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I ordered this one; just installed it today. I have a bit of silouette in the corners for photos taken w/o a flash. For photos w/ flash, there is a bright white strip down the middle caused by the flash/case. I think it's missing the difuser. The back is great; looks great, feels great. But since i can't use a flash w/ this, I'm not sure if i'm gonna be able to keep it.

Anyone have one that for sure has no flash issues?
 
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nc26

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Oct 8, 2010
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the problem with this back is where the plate holds the screws at the bottom. it's made out of plastic, the screw holders cracked after i stood on the charger cable and the phone smacks the floor, resulting a loss of one screw. if i could do something about the screw holders then its a fine bit of upgrade
 
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phatbass30

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Dec 7, 2010
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nc26 said:
the problem with this back is where the plate holds the screws at the bottom. it's made out of plastic, the screw holders cracked after i stood on the charger cable and the phone smacks the floor, resulting a loss of one screw. if i could do something about the screw holders then its a fine bit of upgrade
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what they sell now at ebay have a metal screw holder.
 
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weisjt

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Dec 8, 2010
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Southern Pines, North Carolina
jhkaplan said:
I ordered this one; just installed it today. I have a bit of silouette in the corners for photos taken w/o a flash. For photos w/ flash, there is a bright white strip down the middle caused by the flash/case. I think it's missing the difuser. The back is great; looks great, feels great. But since i can't use a flash w/ this, I'm not sure if i'm gonna be able to keep it.

Anyone have one that for sure has no flash issues?
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i ordered from the same bay seller and received it yesterday and have had no problems with my flash or camera what so ever...
 
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meringues

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Mar 7, 2009
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kaikai830 said:
Just received mine today. I bought the flat back ones. So far, I don't really have issue with the reception but cannot take pictures with the flash on. The picture totally washed out. I also bought the black one but it didn't comes yet .I'll let you guys know about the flash issues once I receive it.The last picture is of the flash in action:(.
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What kind of bumper are you using?
 
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kaikai830

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Aug 20, 2010
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meringues said:
I want to pair a metal back with a metal bumper, any advice on a good cheap one? Is the Jett the best I can do without paying like $70?
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Yea the Jett is pretty nice but you can also get some knockoff Vapors on ebay. They have some nice machined ones for 30-40 bucks.
 
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xraytech

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Mar 24, 2010
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meringues said:
I want to pair a metal back with a metal bumper, any advice on a good cheap one? Is the Jett the best I can do without paying like $70?
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You mean like this?

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meringues

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Mar 7, 2009
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kaikai830 said:
Yea the Jett is pretty nice but you can also get some knockoff Vapors on ebay. They have some nice machined ones for 30-40 bucks.
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Hmm k

Think I'm going to try to pair this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360328467360#ht_772wt_907


with a flat silver back.



xraytech said:
You mean like this?
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Kind of. I think the jett is too dark, I think the vapor looks cooler (but obv don't wanna pay for it...) and I want a flat back. So I think knockoff vapor is the way to go.
 
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meringues

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Mar 7, 2009
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phatbass30 said:
what they sell now at ebay have a metal screw holder.
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I'm not sure if you were talking about the seller in CA but I just confirmed the screw holders aren't metal. And they won't bargain at all.

I'm sneaking around ebay looking for a US seller with metal screw holders, will let you guys know if I find anything. then again, I don't think it's a very big deal.
 
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meringues

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Mar 7, 2009
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meringues said:
I'm not sure if you were talking about the seller in CA but I just confirmed the screw holders aren't metal. And they won't bargain at all.

I'm sneaking around ebay looking for a US seller with metal screw holders, will let you guys know if I find anything. then again, I don't think it's a very big deal.
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Just bought one from a seller in NY who claims his is, I'll let you guys know.
 
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rapaleeman

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Sep 15, 2010
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Bakakage said:
Here's another site to buy a metal back from if you don't want to go with the ebay route.

http://www.razoredgecases.com/index...-back-covers-1/beveled-metal-back-cover.html#

I haven't bought it yet, but I'll either shoot them an email or call on Monday to find out if they have metal screw holders. I don't see why anyone would think these beveled metal backs are ugly, imo the silver back looks like it completes the iphone.
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Metal backs are fine but the beveled ones looks bad to me. They make the phone feel chunky in the hand. I have 2 backs, a flat black metal one and a beveled silver color and the flat black looks like it belongs on the phone.

A flat silver one would look fine too but the beveled one makes it look like a 3g/3gs. While that isn't a bad thing overall, it ruins the amazing lines and clean look of the iPhone 4.
 
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phatbass30

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Dec 7, 2010
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meringues

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Mar 7, 2009
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meringues said:
I found a US seller who claimed metal screw holders. It was $16. I'll let you guys know what happens.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...64309&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1520wt_1141

I can confirm that this back has metal screw holders. The quality seems ok. I think the backing is some kind of metallic substance. The printing could be better. Overall I'm satisfied but it appears that it could be peeling a bit in one corner. I may have to ask for another one to be sent. My Motif is back on the phone now, the real test will be when I get my aluminum bumper and the back stays bare.
 
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.batman

macrumors newbie
Jun 26, 2010
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gnguyen said:
The biggest problem is the flash, the light leaks really badly into the camera lens, washing out the entire picture. I kinda like the look otherwise, but the functionality is important to me as I've been taking lots of pictures in dark places like the attic and crawlspace lately.
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Totally not creepy at all.
 
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