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Back cover - Alternatives

Mr_B — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 11:13:59 GMT

Like many others, my back cover has broken due to poor design by Sony.

I've replaced it once, and despite taking very good care, it's broke again. It's not been dropped or anything.

I've got a case over the cracked glass, but this means I can't use the charging dock. I also hate using cases.

Does anyone know if you can get replacement back covers which are not made out of the stupid glass? A rubbery type would be much preferred since this helps with grip. The glass cover also does nothing for being able to hold the phone securely either.

Any replies appriciated.

Re: Back cover - Alternatives

Uliwooly — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 21:38:16 GMT

@Mr_B

The back can't crack on its on, but you can check ebay or amazon or perhaps just buy a Carbon Fiber Skin

http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi%C2%AE-TechSkin-Protector-Replacement-Anti-Bubble/dp/B00M2232YA

Re: Back cover - Alternatives

Mr_B — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 07:53:17 GMT

Thanks, but the back is badly designed and did break for little apparent reason. Its clear from threads on here its a poor material to use.

Im not after a skin or case, im after a replacement back cover not made from the same stuff.

Re: Back cover - Alternatives

Danielle73 — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 15:28:27 GMT

IF YOU ARE THAT DISSAPOINTED WITH HOW SONY DESIGNED THE PHONE AND USED GLASS ON THE BACK, AND YOU WANT A REPLACEMENT BACK MADE FROM OTHER MATERIALS THAN GLASS, I SUGGEST YOU PUT YR HAND IN YOUR POCKET FOR THE LADT TIME AND PURCHASE A PHONE WITH A RUBBER BACK, AND IF YOU HOLD A PHONE PROPERLY ANY PHONE NOT JUST THE XEPERIA, THAY DONT JUST DROP OUT OF YR HANDS, BUT LIKE I SAID IF YR SO UNHAPPY WITH THE Z3, ITS MAKES SENCE TO GET A NEW ONE TRY THE NEW Z5 COMPACT THAY ARE LIKE A RUBBERY KIND OF BACK AND ARE BRILLIANT PHONES MY PARTNER HAS ONE, YOU WIL BE HAPPY WITH THAT AND THAY WILL BE MORE GRIP ON IT FO4 YOU TOO WITH THE BACK BEING MADE OF A RUBBERY MATERIAL, ALSO COS ITS SONY YOU WILL HAVE NO TROUBLE TRANSFERING ALL YR IMPORTANT STUFF AND YR CONTACTS PHOTOS ETC ON TO YOUR NEW XEPERIA Z5 IF YOU CHOOSE TO PURCHASE ONE THAT IS, HOPED THIS HELPD YOU