Is there an easier to hold on to back/battery cover for the Note 3 I could buy?

[cgr1971]

I traded an iPhone 5 I had for a white Note 3 last week. I was running a Moto X which fits the hand great. I use a vertical belt holster for my phones and picked one up off ebay for the Note 3. I don't like or use cases. I think I will be able to adjust to the overall size, but find the back plate/battery cover on the phone to be to slippery making it difficult to hold on to. I have handled the black version and it feels better in hand. I know I could buy a OE black backplate for it, but are there any better options for back covers that have better grip. I handed a black S5 yesterday, and the back material had a much better grip to it. I have been looking on ebay and Google for something with better grip or more rubbery that doesn't add any additional bulk to the phone so I can still use the holster I bought.

 

[Crxssroad]

Try getting an ultra thin case with a better back plate.

I don't know of any but I ordered a Kommandant from case fanatic, it hasn't arrived yet, but I hear it gives a better overall feel to the phone as well as adding very minimal thickness.

Whether the grip is better or not I'm not 100% sure, but I'll let you know once it arrives.

Sent by my lady friend, Note 3

 

[Gator352]

I traded an iPhone 5 I had for a white Note 3 last week. I was running a Moto X which fits the hand great. I use a vertical belt holster for my phones and picked one up off ebay for the Note 3. I don't like or use cases. I think I will be able to adjust to the overall size, but find the back plate/battery cover on the phone to be to slippery making it difficult to hold on to. I have handled the black version and it feels better in hand. I know I could buy a OE black backplate for it, but are there any better options for back covers that have better grip. I handed a black S5 yesterday, and the back material had a much better grip to it. I have been looking on ebay and Google for something with better grip or more rubbery that doesn't add any additional bulk to the phone so I can still use the holster I bought.

Amazon.com: note 3 battery cover

Just flip through the pages and I'm sure there is something in there for you. Enjoy!

 

[FBA]

There are some nice aluminum cases in that link...but I'd bet it would hamper the Bluetooth, Mobile and WiFi radios, not to mention NFC...

@ the OP - another option would be to buy a can of Plasti Dip at Home Depot and spray the back cover. It's rubber and it's fully removable if you're not happy with it. It will do what you want.

 

[cgr1971]

Definitely don't want to put a case on it. I always use my phones without a case and if I put a case on it, it wouldn't fit in the holster. I had a tough time finding a leather type holster with a decent clip. My BlackBerry holsters were always great, but it's not easy finding one for the Note that even comes close to them. Here is the one I bought, it's ok, but not quite the quality I was really hoping to find.

I looked at amazon and ebay, but didn't see anything that had a rubbery back. There are some black ones with a texture to them that would probably work.

The Plasti-dip is a great idea, it probably wouldn't ad much bulk. I was thinking of doing my car wheels with the stuff, but using it on the phone never crossed my mind. Thank you.

 

[FBA]

I have friends who've plasti-dipped their entire car; in fact, it's a business in itself these days, if you search online. It looks perfect and wears well too. It should not add more than a very thin coat to the back...no bulk.