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Aluminum back to replace glass? (kbin.social)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/apple_enthusiast

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Hi all, I know there have been some bootleg iPhone backplates in old models that you could swap in place of that very breakable glass back. Anyone knows of any still-existing alternatives? I love my 12 Pro but it’s getting its back broken way too frequently, and putting such a good looking phone in an ugly and cumbersome case would be such a waste. Dunno if aluminum back is still feasible given antennae positioning and insulation, but any other non-glass replacement might work… ty!

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[–] Anorack 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think that might be difficult with the MagSafe components being under the glass.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

That's my guess as well, ty