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I've just ordered this phone a few days ago and waiting for delivery from the UK.
Just wondering what cases others have used for this phone? Or recommendations even?
I've got an i-mate SP5 (HTC Tornado) at the moment, which came with a leather pouch/holder (that hangs on the belt etc). I doubt the SP5 case will fit the S740, which I know is much longer in size.
It doesn't have to be one made specifically for this phone, it just needs to fit it.

I have one of the PDair aluminum cases for my S740. This followed me dropping the phone onto the sidewalk and cracking the nice front screen which in turn made me realize that the design of the phone offers no protection against this sort of accident.
So when I am out an about at the weekend, this wraps the phone in a very nice metal case that clips to the belt but gives you full access to all controls and buttons (except the QWERTY) without having to take the phone out of the case. You can then flip open the case (it has a hinge) to use the QWERTY if you need to.
So if what you need is proper protection against knocks, this is the case for you

That's probably good advice. I do have a tendency to drop my phones.
My Tornado's somehow managed to survive everything thus far with plenty of scratches to show for it.
I've already ordered the Krusell case, so i'll see how that one goes first. Otherwise i'll probably end up getting the aluminum one too.

willl said:
I've just ordered this phone a few days ago and waiting for delivery from the UK.
Just wondering what cases others have used for this phone? Or recommendations even?
I've got an i-mate SP5 (HTC Tornado) at the moment, which came with a leather pouch/holder (that hangs on the belt etc). I doubt the SP5 case will fit the S740, which I know is much longer in size.
It doesn't have to be one made specifically for this phone, it just needs to fit it.
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Hi. I can recommend you the Krusell pouzdro Orbit flex or the Krusell Horizon.

Krusell Orbit Flex for HTC S740
Hi
I have got case "Krusell Orbit Flex for HTC S740" for few days. It is not bad case. It is good, but it has few problems.
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There is no openning for USB port
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/9296/20090115p1240607sz1.jpg
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Front of case is a little bit smaller, so phone is not covered/secured at front upper corner.
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/533/20090115p1240624ik1.jpg
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Hole for camera a little bit out of line , so you can see it in photos taken by phone.
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http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/5616/20090115p1240617eo0.jpg
But I still think that this case is very good. These are only minor problems.
Krusell Multiadapt system is perfect. I am gonna buy CarHoldickit and BikeHolderkit.

guys, i wanna buy this thing,
but i wanna know about the package inside the box, is it come with Slip case made of a soft black mesh fabric or not?
in some review they mention about this slip case

pspgamer said:
guys, i wanna buy this thing,
but i wanna know about the package inside the box, is it come with Slip case made of a soft black mesh fabric or not?
in some review they mention about this slip case
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no it does not come with a case.
Some of the pre release Press Review Models had a mesh slip case thing in the box but the retail boxed device does not come with any for of case or cover.

Krusell Orbit Flex for HTC S740 package:
By motaba
In package is:
- case for phone
- SLIDE SWIVELKIT
- and this small plastic piece
By motaba

networkguy said:
no it does not come with a case.
Some of the pre release Press Review Models had a mesh slip case thing in the box but the retail boxed device does not come with any for of case or cover.
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oh ic..
what a pity,so we have to buy a proper case for this thing.
hmm, i think its a little hard to find.
i wonder to buy the simple case for this rose, just like the one from default in E90 nokia does, i think its cool case

I got my S740 on an Orange contract. It came with a mesh style slip pouch. I've attached a photo of it.

I don't like krussel cases, particularly the plastic sheet that separates layers in sliders. I am convinced it makes the phone loose.
I can wholeheartedly recommend pdair as the best value quality case.
A step up is proporta, normally £10 more or so.
Top notch cases are from noreve - but you need to be keeping the phone for a long time to justify the noreve cost, although it is a thing of beauty
http://www.noreve.com/brand/HTC/product/Housse_cuir_HTC_S740_-_HTC_Rose_Tradition.html

Not sure if this is too late but I bought my Rose about 4 months ago and it came with the mesh slip case. Has kept it scratch free so far and I've dropped it a couple of times ad it has been fine. Good case.

simon211175 said:
I got my S740 on an Orange contract. It came with a mesh style slip pouch. I've attached a photo of it.
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My Japanese S22HT shipped with that mesh case, my S743 had nothing hahaha

I'm using the el-cheapo case that had come with my Cingular 2125 (HTC Faraday) for my S743. It's not the greatest protection, and it's a somewhat tight fit, but it's working out OK.
I was at Best Buy and there is an Eddie Bauer horizontal belt pouch that works well, but I didn't care for the suede interior, as it could retain grit, etc. that could scratch the keyboard. Hey, maybe Clarivue could come up with little squares to cover each individual key on the num pad?
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colonel said:
I don't like krussel cases, particularly the plastic sheet that separates layers in sliders. I am convinced it makes the phone loose.
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I actually ended up dumping my krussel case as the plastic sheet got snagged in the slider and gradually the plastic just broke.
Now on the hunt for a new case (again).

I just ordered one of the Noreve cases for this thing. I have a tendency to destroy my phones so I needed something and wanted something nice. I'll let you know what I think of it in about two weeks when I am back from Vegas.

BeRad said:
I just ordered one of the Noreve cases for this thing. I have a tendency to destroy my phones so I needed something and wanted something nice. I'll let you know what I think of it in about two weeks when I am back from Vegas.
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well. what do you think of it ?

colonel said:
well. what do you think of it ?
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GREAT case. I am glad I spent the extra money.
The phone doesn't sit perfectly flat in the case due to the backing plate on the phone. I don't think this is a flaw on the part of the case, just the way it ends up being. I don't even really notice it anymore. I held the case and tried my best to shake the phone loose... no go. That think is IN there.
The keyboard slides in and out with ease and the little tabs that hold the phone down have yet to create any wear marks on the phone from sliding the keyboard open.
The belt clip is great and as best as I can figure, WILL NOT come off your belt accidentally. It can take a bit of getting used to clipping the phone onto the belt clip but eventually it becomes second-nature. When you spin the phone on the clip, it makes a "tick tick" kind of sound as it changes position. This is good for 2 reasons: You can verify, by feel, that the phone is clipped in properly, and you can have the phone hold position at various different angles.
My one beef is that the thread started to come out. This isn't really a huge deal since the side that the thread ends on is double-stitched for most of the length. I just trimmed it and put some clear nail polish on the thread to glue it in place. No problems on that front since.
I love the fact that there is no plastic over the keyboard. I HATE that cheap plastic crap they use on cases. It is such garbage! lol
One other note: The magnet is nice and strong. It is also in position that makes it almost impossible to open up when the phone is clipped in. It is, however, not so strong that it prevents you from flipping it open with one finger. Seems to be perfect strength.
overall i'd give it a solid 8 out of 10: I dock points for: Slightly uneven seating in the case, and thread coming out a bit. other than that, it is exactly what I expected.
WARNING: keep keyguard on at all times. Pressing your arm against the phone when it is on your belt can cause the "call" key to be depressed.

BeRad, it looks like a really nice case! But wow that price is really high (in Australian dollars it's $70.46).
But I guess the old saying goes, you get what you pay for!

hi friends, looking for a clear hard case for my rose or silicone case, both with two separate parts, one for back and one for front, can not find any on ebay, just found this mobilephonecrazy.com/modeldetail/S740,black_silicon_case.htm or mobilephonecrazy.com/modeldetail/S740,Clear_crystal_cover.htm
somebody ordered it ready? there is no real photo, do not like aluminium or leather cases

Aluminum battery cover?

I have a CDMA diamond, and have searched high and low for an aluminum battery cover. My first thought was this might interfere with reception, but I also have a razr with internal antenna which has aluminum back cover. I work outdoors, and am kinda hard on my phone. I have already broke one of the tabs on the plastic cover, and am looking to upgrade. Some nice anodized covers would sell like fire. Anyone seen anything like this?

I would be keen for something like this as well... I have dropped my phone once and all it did was scratch the battery cover, it spoils the phone. Is it even possible to buy a replacement HTC cover?

I would suggest you buy the official extended battery BP-E270.

luzok said:
I would suggest you buy the official extended battery BP-E270.
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this is for gsm diamond, and we are kinda missing the point of the aluminum cover. I can buy a oem cover via ebay, but am looking for something better.

shortbus182 said:
this is for gsm diamond, and we are kinda missing the point of the aluminum cover. I can buy a oem cover via ebay, but am looking for something better.
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yeah, i second that. aluminium cover will be a great accessory to my touch diamond. especially it's white and has light greyish aluminium ring which would perfectly match with aluminum back cover.

Hi,
I was wondering, how do you check if your Diamond is CDMA or GSM?
Cheers,
Idree

I was thinking of this ages ago, a metal back cover with a brushed finish would look great and we wouldn't have to worry about the scratches and stuff. I looked a bit but couldn't find one
Now I just have an Invisible Shield over the back so it doesn't get scratched but metal would be so much better.

You won't find aluminium cover. You will find, though, aluminium case. I've seen it. Just search the net accessory shops.

mjaxa said:
You won't find aluminium cover. You will find, though, aluminium case. I've seen it. Just search the net accessory shops.
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Aluminium cases are pretty ugly though, and the phone will be like twice as thick :/

And that's why life is an art of teh compromise... Yep, they ar not pretty, but I think they do their job. I bought the ugly black silicone case, and my diamond doesn't look good, BUT this cover already helped quite a few times...

mjaxa said:
And that's why life is an art of teh compromise... Yep, they ar not pretty, but I think they do their job. I bought the ugly black silicone case, and my diamond doesn't look good, BUT this cover already helped quite a few times...
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Yeah, iv'e seen these and not real interested in them. The ideal thing would be the aluminum battery cover, same size as oem, and invisashield to protect the front....now if I could only cast aluminum......

Replacement backplates?

Anyone found any replacement backplates for the Galaxy S yet?
Looking for one that isn't coated in Teflon like the stock backplate. Don't really want to put it in a silicon case, I would rather cover it in skateboard grip tape, I hate silicon cases that much.
Thanks in advance.

check ebay for the zenus cases
just type in "zenus cases" to pull them up -for some reason using "samsung galaxy" doesnt

Cheers mate, looking for a direct replacement of the battery cover/backplate, but glad to know the Zenus cases are on eBay.

sorry - brain hiccup - thought i'd posted that in another thread
getting old ain't for pansies

ten chars!!!

Yeah I want one that isn't quite so slippy in your hand, ordered a Zenus case, but there will be times when I want to use it out of that, and at the moment it's really easy to drop.

Brando often sells replacement housings, I'm sure it won't be long till they do the same for the sgs.
link

hmm a replacement backplate would be nice
im thinking in the line of higher capacity battery with slighly thicker backplate to accomodate the thicker battery and get rid of the bump on the bottom part at the back
a thicker backplate will also recess the camera lens protecting it from scratches
i also find that the very thin profile of the galaxy s makes it difficult to hold sometimes. a thicker backplate will also make it easier to handle
if only

dakine said:
Brando often sells replacement housings, I'm sure it won't be long till they do the same for the sgs.
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I want one of these for the SGS...
http://shop.brando.com/iphone-4-bamboo-case_p04689c0304d004.html

Yeah it's cool how many cases you can already get for the latest iphone while for the SGS there still isn't a single decent case available in the US or Europe The Korean stuff that's a ***** to order and takes 2 weeks to get anywhere doesn't count.
I don't like Apple but sometimes they seem to be the only ones that just get really simple **** like 'hey maybe they want a case for that $600 smartphone so let's make some!' Or 'OK, we just designed our best phone ever, let's spend an extra dollar and not put a flimsy piece of plastic on the back.'
It's just so simple.

furstrated said:
hmm a replacement backplate would be nice
im thinking in the line of higher capacity battery with slighly thicker backplate to accomodate the thicker battery and get rid of the bump on the bottom part at the back
a thicker backplate will also recess the camera lens protecting it from scratches
i also find that the very thin profile of the galaxy s makes it difficult to hold sometimes. a thicker backplate will also make it easier to handle
if only
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second that!
3000mAh with a 3mm+ cover will be perfect!

This could be a money spinner for Samsung .You want a white SGS, just buy a white back cover.Or you want a grippier phone, buy a rubberised cover.
Would be kinda cool to be able to change the look/feel without having to resort to silicon covers.

A rubberized back would be a dream. I want one now

i1fang said:
second that!
3000mAh with a 3mm+ cover will be perfect!
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This is an excellent idea.
Samsung has already sold more than 1M Galaxy S phones and continues to sell well.
This means that decent accessories should not be that far behind.

I'd buy the hell out of an aluminum replacement backplate for by Vibrant. 'Twould be quite sexy.

Guys, check this out. . .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrog8v5l1fU
This maybe our hope

I'm looking forward to try some cool ones on.
although with the Gel case in place, you wont even notice it's there until you take the gel case off the phone

reaper1412 said:
Guys, check this out. . .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrog8v5l1fU
This maybe our hope
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Haha, looks terrible

Yeah looks like the normal one covered in tipp-ex!

But its not the original one, because there is a round circle which has not the same height like the cover (same position where the google logo is, you see it in the first ~10secs).
Samsung offered alternative cases: http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/...l&subsubtype=cases-holsters&tab=accCompatible
But now, the cases just fit for "captivate" only. Dont find any cases for the standard galaxy anymore
I want a case which give more holdness... But i dont want a cover, because i like the thinness atm

Where could I get a case suitable for extended battery?

As some may have read, I have ordered Mugens 3600 mah extended battery. Which case do you think would be suitable for it, have you seen one somewhere? Preferably flip case...

Excellent question.
I have a PDAir case for my phone right now,but I wondered the same thing if I went with the largest battery.
Maybe something from this company?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Covertec-Bla...366786?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19aa00e142

Do you already have the largest battery and fitting case? The shop you suggested does not have a case big enough sadly.

xperiaforme said:
Do you already have the largest battery and fitting case? The shop you suggested does not have a case big enough sadly.
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Hmm.
I don't have the large battery and back case yet,but I was thinking about it.
I was thinking about it,but the only solution I can see is the Covertec from my PPC 6600.
It seems to fit the new phone with with some shimming behind it.
I used to use it with the PPC and the extra capacity battery.
That was pretty thick.
The only downside was the plastic strap across the lower front of the screen.

Urgently in need of this kind of case now! Help! I got the covertec ordered, I will report if it suits the new battery.

Maybe the seido could do the job.
Not the case - just the flip for the belt. You put the screen to your body, so the larger back would not be a problem, but you need to check whether the sensation without the case would still "snap" into the belt holster, but maybe you can make it fit with a TPU case which is just around the corners of the sensation and not covering the back - chekc the thread something like that was mentioned.
Best regads,
dingolino
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195782

Original S5 3500mah with UAG cover?

Hey i have a dump question, but i couldn't find the answere on the internet.
Is it possible to have the original 3500mah battery (Samsung product) with the extendet backcover ( without wirless charger), fit in the UAG cover?
I only find a person (ricerocket00)which cut the original cover+ wirless charger and than the uag fit. But than the waterproofnes doen't work anymore
So does anybody tried it out: 3500mah + UAG cover?
Fit: good // doesn't fit
I hope i get an answere.
Best regards, BikerBoy.-030

It will almost fit if you stretch the sides up, but there was always one spot that wouldn't quite stretch enough to fit completely on the sides. I think with that much stress on the case it would be prone to breaking more easily. Wouldn't recommend it.

Ricerocket00 said:
It will almost fit if you stretch the sides up, but there was always one spot that wouldn't quite stretch enough to fit completely on the sides. I think with that much stress on the case it would be prone to breaking more easily. Wouldn't recommend it.
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Thanks for the fast answere.
I dont like your answere but i thought it wouldn't work.
Best regards, Bikerboy030