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Case that snaps shut, holding top and bottom half together?

Does anyone know of a case that is like all the snap-on cases on the market yet holds the two halves of the phone together? I envision a little clip with a button by the microphone or something that, when depressed, releases the top half of the phone to expose the keyboard.
Anything like this out there???
Thanks!
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Apparently there is a an email addres seidio has created to gage interest in a case such as this. see in this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819182

fablife said:
Apparently there is a an email addres seidio has created to gage interest in a case such as this. see in this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819182
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This thread is for a belt clip holster. I am looking for a case that covers the phone and holds the two halves together (via a locking closure), nothing like the innocase holster that this thread is talking about. I'm seriously thinking about doing some DIY action on a case. I'm baffled that a company has yet to make a case that addresses the "loose hinge" design of the phone...
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ad505 said:
This thread is for a belt clip holster. I am looking for a case that covers the phone and holds the two halves together (via a locking closure), nothing like the innocase holster that this thread is talking about. I'm seriously thinking about doing some DIY action on a case. I'm baffled that a company has yet to make a case that addresses the "loose hinge" design of the phone...
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Well they are just covering their butts by helping HTC deny that their is even a problem. If they develope product that claims to solve it then it may hurt future business relations if not bring forth some kind of lawsuit from HTC.
Sure when there's thousands of forum threads in many languages across the web aswell as a bankrupting amount of returns due to this issue.. it's still an "unofficial issue" until an important party makes it so.
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FrenicX said:
Well they are just covering their butts by helping HTC deny that their is even a problem. If they develope product that claims to solve it then it may hurt future business relations if not bring forth some kind of lawsuit from HTC.
Sure when there's thousands of forum threads in many languages across the web aswell as a bankrupting amount of returns due to this issue.. it's still an "unofficial issue" until an important party makes it so.
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Ya it's really frustrating. I accept that it's the "design" of the phone. I just want an option outside of a DIY method to help keep it closed. Shucks..
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Yeah mine is loose too, annoying even when the phone is closed. Scotch tape is your only answer!

But I love the keyboard...
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I think the best answer for a case would be a small magnet in the case to hold the two parts together until you want to separate them. I think you might be able to DIY with an existing case, a strong magnet, and some strong glue (i don't thing super glue will work because I don't think magnet is a non-porous substance). I would try it with some tape and see how it works before breaking out the glue. Tape/glue it to the case, not the phone, so that if it goes wrong you wont be stuck with it on your phone. I'm not sure about the long term effects of a magnet right next to the phone is though, and i definitely wouldn't use anything too strong, because the innards of you phone are made from metal, and it could rip something loose or play around with you flash memory. Let us know how it goes for you, or if someone finally makes a case which addresses this issue.

+1 to the magnet idea. i've given this idea some thought too but my level of lifehackery is too noob too attemp. i do see 2 pads on the keyboard side of the phone that could possibly be a good place to put magnets if the opposing side on the screen is hollow or if the magnet is thin enough. another thought...
double sided tape?
I jest...

btate0121 said:
+1 to the magnet idea. i've given this idea some thought too but my level of lifehackery is too noob too attemp. i do see 2 pads on the keyboard side of the phone that could possibly be a good place to put magnets if the opposing side on the screen is hollow or if the magnet is thin enough. another thought...
double sided tape?
I jest...
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Using magnetic tape on the sides of the keyboard has been talked about a lot and attempted by some people with success (do a search for it, there are pics of the mod).
There was also a case posted in this forum a while back that actually did have a clip that snapped the two halves together. Can't remember what it was called though.
Edit: Here is a link to that case: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916060.

Wifi death grip fix....... Lmaoooo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGxctvyhl0U&feature=related
I came across this.. lol Im gonna try it. Maybe some how line the inside of the cover from the top to the side so when in landscape the top of the foil is on the side of the cover/phone but still getting access to the wifi signal.. lol
I think this issue can be fixed if htc just redesignes the cover. It cant be that expensive. I bet if the some how do the same with metal, from the copper all the way to say both sides, no matter how you hold it should get signal. I think this could be fixed with a redesigned cover.
I know this is a funny thread, but seriously I havent tried it yet, but if it helps that just means they could design a new cover to work.

smashpunks said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGxctvyhl0U&feature=related
I came across this.. lol Im gonna try it. Maybe some how line the inside of the cover from the top to the side so when in landscape the top of the foil is on the side of the cover/phone but still getting access to the wifi signal.. lol
I think this issue can be fixed if htc just redesignes the cover. It cant be that expensive. I bet if the some how do the same with metal, from the copper all the way to say both sides, no matter how you hold it should get signal. I think this could be fixed with a redesigned cover.
I know this is a funny thread, but seriously I havent tried it yet, but if it helps that just means they could design a new cover to work.
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I wonder if you could somehow attach a piece of foil to the inside of the cover touching the gold antenna.

graffixnyc said:
I wonder if you could somehow attach a piece of foil to the inside of the cover touching the gold antenna.
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I'll be more scared of the foil paper touching the other component.
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Maybe just little bit less foil on the gold prong. Would enhance the signal. While still being small enough to fit in the phone without effecting anything.
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FYI he already made a post about this when he first put up that video

EDIT: Ok yall gonna think im crazy. But I held the phone with a towel reaaaaally tight over the wifi area, whole back, and etc. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO wifi drop. Yea ok, conductor right? IPHONE issue? Well a case dont fix it? how come? so I decided to line my case (silicone I got from tmobile) with paper towel. LOL. I got two layers in it. Anyways, I wish my wife was here with Vibrina (my vibrant) to take a video for proof, but it works. Its muuuuch better. I could still probably kill the signal by covering completely or trying, but now I dont have to keep my hands in a certain spot.
TRY it.. LOL IT works for me. Ill post a video in about 4 hours of it. Before, while during and after to show its working. So Maybe a new case with some extra something will help? I dont know but if just a towel (one layer, the corner) can stop the issue completely, something has to be able to be done.

With my body glove on, I've never had any problems with wifi dropping.
Connecting? Sometimes. Weak gps signal? Oh yeah.

[email protected] said:
With my body glove on, I've never had any problems with wifi dropping.
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Ditto here. I have the soft rubbery case, no clip, and I never lose the WiFi signal, no matter how tightly I hold the phone, or where I hold it.

carlsontheflyer said:
Ditto here. I have the soft rubbery case, no clip, and I never lose the WiFi signal, no matter how tightly I hold the phone, or where I hold it.
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The 16.99 gel one from T-Mobile? Mine always loses signal with that. I'm going to exchange it and try another one.

smashpunks said:
The 16.99 gel one from T-Mobile? Mine always loses signal with that. I'm going to exchange it and try another one.
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I got the case from the TMO store where I bought the phone. It's the one made from soft black rubber, and the rubber is textured, feels almost like finger prints, so it's not slippery at all. It cost me $9.

Thanks very much...
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smashpunks said:
EDIT: Ok yall gonna think im crazy. But I held the phone with a towel reaaaaally tight over the wife area, whole back, and etc. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO wifi drop. Yea ok, conductor right? IPHONE issue? Well a case dont fix it? how come? so I decided to line my case (silicone I got from tmobile) with paper towel. LOL. I got two layers in it. Anyways, I wish my wife was here with Vibrina (my vibrant) to take a video for proof, but it works. Its muuuuch better. I could still probably kill the signal by covering completely or trying, but now I dont have to keep my hands in a certain spot.
TRY it.. LOL IT works for me. Ill post a video in about 4 hours of it. Before, while during and after to show its working. So Maybe a new case with some extra something will help? I dont know but if just a towel (one layer, the corner) can stop the issue completely, something has to be able to be done.
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I tried what you suggested but without the case. I put the paper towel between my hand and phone ota only dropped to 1 bar. Without the paper towel I would lose connection.
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ridikolous said:
I tried what you suggested but without the case. I put the paper towel between my hand and phone ota only dropped to 1 bar. Without the paper towel I would lose connection.
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Crazy huh. Pt really works.

smashpunks said:
EDIT: Ok yall gonna think im crazy. But I held the phone with a towel reaaaaally tight over the wife area, whole back, and etc...
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Was anybody else picturing what the "wife area" could mean? Hope she was okay with the whole towel thing.

zukа said:
Was anybody else picturing what the "wife area" could mean? Hope she was okay with the whole towel thing.
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Lmfaooooo she wants a divorce now
Damn kinky ****.

I'm headed out now to test this on as many "wife areas" as I can find. BRB unless I get arrested...

[Q] Plastic ring around the camera

The plastic ring around the camera is making a creaking noise. My first one had the same issue along with creaky ear piece grill. So I exchanged it and amazon sent me a second one. After a while the second phone seems to have the same issue.
Just wondering how everybody else's phones are holding up. It's really annoying sometimes and I really don't want to exchange this for a third piece and then slowly have the same issue on that one too.

chaitoo said:
The plastic ring around the camera is making a creaking noise. My first one had the same issue along with creaky ear piece grill. So I exchanged it and amazon sent me a second one. After a while the second phone seems to have the same issue.
Just wondering how everybody else's phones are holding up. It's really annoying sometimes and I really don't want to exchange this for a third piece and then slowly have the same issue on that one too.
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First of all I think the ring is aluminum. Also the way the device has been manufactured, it will have some creaks. Still a very sturdy phone. If you'd like, you can take it apart and reglue it back together with gorilla glue and it may solve the creaks

Please don't use gorilla glue on your phone... It foams up brown.
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ECEXCURSION said:
Please don't use gorilla glue on your phone... It foams up brown.
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Sorry, but LOL.
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Nope its plastic It feels like its pretty high quality though
And mine is very sturdy

seh6183 said:
First of all I think the ring is aluminum. Also the way the device has been manufactured, it will have some creaks. Still a very sturdy phone. If you'd like, you can take it apart and reglue it back together with gorilla glue and it may solve the creaks
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Nominating this for the "Worst idea ever" category.

I'm still trying to figure out how the creeking was discovered. I've never even touched that ring.
Edit: until now
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TBH, my phone hasn't come out of the case and screen protector since inside the AT&T store when I bought it on launch day. So even if there was creaking, I wouldn't notice it through my case.

rohan32 said:
TBH, my phone hasn't come out of the case and screen protector since inside the AT&T store when I bought it on launch day. So even if there was creaking, I wouldn't notice it through my case.
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True story!
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I just pushed on my ring and can get it to make a slight clicking sound. How did you come to notice this? Mine is barely audible.

I refuse to check and see if my ring is creaky. Not gonna do it.

Son of Clicky!
This phone literally snaps into the plastic unibody. I'm not going to worry about the noises. (I hope)

Mine has the same issue with the creaking noise along the very top of the ring. I've considered the opposite of glue: a drop of gun lube along the edge so i don't hear it anymore. I just haven't been bothered enough to try it.

_MetalHead_ said:
I refuse to check and see if my ring is creaky. Not gonna do it.
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So we're learning! :thumbup:
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Wrong Section. Please keep all question related threads in Q&A. Thank You.
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Camera lens smudges easily?

So i have had my fair share of smartphones but I have to say that my only pet peeve about this phone is how easily it is for the lens to smudge. I constantly have to find myself wiping the lens before taking any pictures. Is anyone else also having this issue?

Lol is this thread serious?
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im so cereal right now brah

Dammit. The bottom of my shoes always get dirty. Does anyone else have this problem?
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RCOVA said:
Dammit. The bottom of my shoes always get dirty. Does anyone else have this problem?
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You wear trash bags over your shoes problem solved =-p

blackguy101 said:
You wear trash bags over your shoes problem solved =-p
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I lol'd
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blackguy101 said:
So i have had my fair share of smartphones but I have to say that my only pet peeve about this phone is how easily it is for the lens to smudge. I constantly have to find myself wiping the lens before taking any pictures. Is anyone else also having this issue?
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Maybe you should return it then. Get one with smudge free glass.
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Actually this is a good thread.
Why does not ONE single phone have a #@)*%@#ing shutter that closes over the lens? Like a regular friggin' camera. It seems so blindingly obvious. I've had to resort to using a loop made out of scotch tape to keep it from getting scratched or dirty in my pocket with all other stuff I throw in there.
Now sure maybe that'd add too much cost for phones. But what is even easier/cheaper? With less excuse?
Why do phone cases not simply have a little latched door that closes over it? Or a shutter that slides over the opening, to cover the lens and protect it? This is actually a much better question.. they have no excuse. I mean what is the purpose OF a "case" anyway? Protection.
The fact cases only have a dumb hole there and no protection is nuts. Even "good ones" don't have this. I haven't seen a single case with it... has anyone else?

Doors on the lens inevitably lead to scratches. Over time dust/dirt builds up between the lens and cover. Slide the door, scratch the lens. This is why I have an Otterbox Commuter case. The phone is already too slim to hold (for me), and the rear shell has tapered cavities for the speaker, flash, and lens. I put a thin strip of painter's tape on the back to cover the lens and flash. This is better than scotch tape since you can easily peel it off and reapply it several times, and you don't need a loop on the end which can get caught on things.

macdroid01 said:
Actually this is a good thread.
Why does not ONE single phone have a #@)*%@#ing shutter that closes over the lens? Like a regular friggin' camera. It seems so blindingly obvious. I've had to resort to using a loop made out of scotch tape to keep it from getting scratched or dirty in my pocket with all other stuff I throw in there.
Now sure maybe that'd add too much cost for phones. But what is even easier/cheaper? With less excuse?
Why do phone cases not simply have a little latched door that closes over it? Or a shutter that slides over the opening, to cover the lens and protect it? This is actually a much better question.. they have no excuse. I mean what is the purpose OF a "case" anyway? Protection.
The fact cases only have a dumb hole there and no protection is nuts. Even "good ones" don't have this. I haven't seen a single case with it... has anyone else?
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Like bob said the dirt scratches the lense and also the space constraints I would imagine. Looking at the camera there is physically no way to put a mechnical cover on it especially since it protrudes out. It just isn't possible.

Imatoasta said:
Like bob said the dirt scratches the lense and also the space constraints I would imagine. Looking at the camera there is physically no way to put a mechnical cover on it especially since it protrudes out. It just isn't possible.
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Well of course it's possible, but it would probably make the camera lens bump rather ungainly.
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Jaegermeiste said:
Well of course it's possible, but it would probably make the camera lens bump rather ungainly.
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They would have to make the bump way wider to house the cover when it retracts and it would look so ugly. Then they'd have to axe the little silver ring around it which would make it even uglier.

Hmm painter's tape..thank you bobj0e. Will need to get some.
Still I think cases should have a door or something. Sure the phone itself does not have room such a thing with today's tech. But cases should easily have room since they are adding thickness. Which means they are adding space between a door and the lens, there should be several mm between the two at least. Right? Doesn't it make sense some case should have such a thing, to protect the camera?

PEPKOO S4 waterproof case you use it under water

Now i have new case for Galaxy S4.It can be used under water.Like listening to music,sending message,play games,and so on.You can try it!

Lol I claim lies. No link lte anything? 1 post and from china? Yeahhhhh.
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Just got this off eBay. Fit is okay, haven't water tested it yet. $25

mbonus said:
Just got this off eBay. Fit is okay, haven't water tested it yet. $25
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I think I would fill it with tissue paper before putting the phone in it.
Weight it down good and leave it under 1' of water for a few hours, then check the tissue to see if it's still dry or not.

Goods idea, here are some crappy pics of the case

CZ Eddie said:
I think I would fill it with tissue paper before putting the phone in it.
Weight it down good and leave it under 1' of water for a few hours, then check the tissue to see if it's still dry or not.
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What he said.

Well I did an overnight water test and it was successful with no water intrusion.
I have used the case for about a day so far.
My initial impressions are that it is much bigger than my previous case (slim armor view). The material is a hard plastic. The screen is glass and there are not perceivable distortions. Once snapped together it is hard to open again, which I guess you would want in a water tight case.
The touch screen is responsive with only a little difference in accessing the pull down menu. I haven't taken an actual call without Bluetooth, so I can't report on how it sounds to callers. I was able to hear my voicemail fine. I did leave myself a test message without a headset and the recorded sound was pretty muffled.
Biggest issue for me is the home button is really hard to press. I end up using my finger nail to get enough leverage. Maybe that will loosen over time.
Don't have qi charging, but am thinking about getting a receiver and seeing if it will work. It is not very convenient to use the USB cable
Not bad for 25; looks to have good protection for drops and ingress. Wouldn't pay more than I did shipped.

And because I'm a clown.....

Nice percula! Or is it a seabae?

7 year old false percula posing

post some videos of your S4 under water Mr trustworthy....

zammy said:
post some videos of your S4 under water Mr trustworthy....
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I'm not sure if you're saying I'm not trustworthy or the waterproof case; in any event here's a crappy zip.

You don't have a YouTube account???
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mbonus said:
I'm not sure if you're saying I'm not trustworthy or the waterproof case; in any event here's a crappy zip.
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hehe, was just thinking in my head that it did not seem very legit and I did want some video proof (also btw was expecting a longer exposure ^^).
Still the 24h in the water remains very impressive ^^
So thank you for the vid and don't hold yourselft from sharing more

KRAZYADROIDMASTER said:
You don't have a YouTube account???
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Nor Facebook or twitter.

I would like to give an update after using the case for over a week plus.
The touch screen has become more difficult to use over time. Especially when trying to enter text.
The door that covers the charging port seems to be getting looser over time: I am not sure how much I would trust this under water if it gets any looser.
The headphone port is so solid, I think it would actually break if I opened it.

about pepkoo casing
I've using my pepkoo casing around 2 weeks.
Everything's in good condition and I could hear any caller's voice very well.
Sadly, there's a problem when I tried to make for call out to friends.
It seemed they can't hear my voice clearly.
For some other reason, it has an echo sound of my own voice.
What's happening here?
May be because the type of waterproof casing?
Does anyone has any opinion on this issues?
Thanks so much.

mbonus said:
I would like to give an update after using the case for over a week plus.
The touch screen has become more difficult to use over time. Especially when trying to enter text.
The door that covers the charging port seems to be getting looser over time: I am not sure how much I would trust this under water if it gets any looser.
The headphone port is so solid, I think it would actually break if I opened it.
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I just bought and on the first day, the headphone port/cover break when i tried to open it
clay218 said:
I've using my pepkoo casing around 2 weeks.
Everything's in good condition and I could hear any caller's voice very well.
Sadly, there's a problem when I tried to make for call out to friends.
It seemed they can't hear my voice clearly.
For some other reason, it has an echo sound of my own voice.
What's happening here?
May be because the type of waterproof casing?
Does anyone has any opinion on this issues?
Thanks so much.
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Same issue with me but since i'm gonna claim warranty due to the headphone port break, i'm gonna ask that as well and see if they know about it....btw, have you tried "Adapt Sound" function in S4? Does it help?

I'm wondering how can you use headfone under water ? lol