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My GS3 feels instantly more premium!

Not sure if this is the correct place to post this, but I put a 3rd party battery cover on my phone and it makes it feel so much more...solid, I guess you could say. I would definitely recommend this battery cover! It's a little thicker than the original cover because of the leather insert, it's got more weight, too. Put it on my phone and instantly felt nicer in my hand.
Got it on eBay for about $14 including shipping. Seller was bbluck168 - I'm not affiliated with them at all, just a very satisfied customer
Sorry if this is the wrong section!
Below are pictures of my actual phone. Cutouts are very precise, perfect as you can see.

Wish I could buy the 'leather' skin to apply over my Hyperion extended batter/cover.
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inco9nito99 said:
Wish I could buy the 'leather' skin to apply over my Hyperion extended batter/cover.
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That would be the best of both worlds!

Would this work with a case as well? Just curious as to how much extra size it adds

Looks nice! Thanks for posting!!

I felt the same way the minute I put my UAG case on. Nice pics btw.
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Just curious, but you must not use a case? I really want one but I really need a case for protection too. On the fence.

I use the spigen modello case, a very slim, flexibleTPU case. Once I put this on, the case still fits but is more snug. Probably depends on what case you have.
I don't plan on using a case when I have this cover on, though.
I like it a lot, thanks all!
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Looks nice. Does it add any thickness?

It adds a tad, like a millimeter
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Heard these types of cover blocks nfc? Was thinking of getting one like with a red metallic feel but reviews show a slight decrease and signal and nfc completely blocked?
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GoonAssJuan said:
Heard these types of cover blocks nfc? Was thinking of getting one like with a red metallic feel but reviews show a slight decrease and signal and nfc completely blocked?
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Can't confirm that, I don't have anything to try nfc on. I have heard that the stainless steel-like ones do, not sure about this one. This one is plastic with a leather insert (probably fake leather) so I would guess nfc should work. Again, can't confirm
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That's awesome, thanks for showing. I like that the logo is there and looks pretty close to the real logo. It doesn't look like a cheap piece at all

I'm really close to buying the pebble blue one, with red crocodile leather. However, i'm a little hesitant cause it seems like these 2 colors would totally clash. What do you guys think?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Crocodi...690739?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item589557f1b3

rpn377 said:
I'm really close to buying the pebble blue one, with red crocodile leather. However, i'm a little hesitant cause it seems like these 2 colors would totally clash. What do you guys think?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Crocodi...690739?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item589557f1b3
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That thing is sexy! two complimentary colors make the phone stand out
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liking this may have to pick one up...

Yeah i guess i jumped on it too. I bought the pebble blue with red crocodile. I'd rather use this than have a big stupid black rubber snap-on making my phone look ugly.

GoonAssJuan said:
Heard these types of cover blocks nfc? Was thinking of getting one like with a red metallic feel but reviews show a slight decrease and signal and nfc completely blocked?
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The metal backed cases do effect NFC, but more importantly, they kill wi-fi and signal strength. Once I figured that out I threw mine away.

rpn377 said:
I'm really close to buying the pebble blue one, with red crocodile leather. However, i'm a little hesitant cause it seems like these 2 colors would totally clash. What do you guys think?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Crocodi...690739?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item589557f1b3
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That looks great!!!
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I have a nice translucent TPU case I got from amazon. Makes the phone feel so gooood lol and you can still see all of the GS3 logos. I also own a white otterbox commuter case (I own the white phone) and enjoy the extra protection - - but dislike the added bulk and generic look to the backing.
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DIY Nexus 4 Faceplate

So I received my Nexus 4 Bumper today. I was using the Ringke Slim case which was a defective because of the warping of the side near the volume button. Also today I received the replacement for the slim case so I decided to make a faceplate to add onto the bumper. The back is nice with its patterned dots but for now I am going for protection until there are better screen protectors out there.
Decided to cut the defective case to be a faceplate for the back of my phone. Still experimenting how much to cut the side but this is what I have. Some problems so far is that it gives it an extra thickness to what Google originally had for the bumper. So when holding the phone on the edge it has this popping feel. If I cut more of the side of the case this might eliminate the problem. You still get the lipped edge around the screen. Buttons still work but I didn't get the nice satisfying click. But I will work with the sides of the faceplate again
Thought I would share this even though it might seem useless a bit

Make sure Apple doesnt steal this design:beer:
HTC Evo V 4G F/S $150 (x2 extended batts,x1 OEM batt,x1 black trident kraken case,Zune headphones,8gb micro ad card)

It came out nice man great job! A true mygyver
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Nice job! Looks fantastic! But one thing though, it reminds me of a nexus s now lol.

kpjimmy said:
Nice job! Looks fantastic! But one thing though, it reminds me of a nexus s now lol.
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Hahaha! That's the first this I thought when I saw it.
Looks good though :good:

Looks great. Thinking of trying this with a clear case...
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Nice work! I was thinking of doing the same thing. Can you please take a pic that shows how much of the slim case you cut away?
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.A.J. said:
Nice work! I was thinking of doing the same thing. Can you please take a pic that shows how much of the slim case you cut away?
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Well I was experimenting with it too much and cut the case where it doesn't fit as nicely compared to before. You need some kind of edge around so it doesn't simply fall out of the bumper. Just experiment as you go and place the faceplate then your phone in

Interesting.... and looks very nice to the very least haha. I would totally buy this if it was a case

sounds like a plan

Casemate POP! case Brand New $5 from ATT!

Title says it all!
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/cases/sku5400230.html#fbid=fJ53cTmWGIG

Decepticaons said:
Title says it all!
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/cases/sku5400230.html#fbid=fJ53cTmWGIG
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Damn, good deal. I paid around 25-30$ from ATT when I had mine (this exact one). Very good case, imo.
Only downfall.. over time, the sides started warping out.

btm fdr said:
Damn, good deal. I paid around 25-30$ from ATT when I had mine (this exact one). Very good case, imo.
Only downfall.. over time, the sides started warping out.
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I have this case myself and bought it for $10 used. The sides by the power and volume buttons do tend to "warp" a bit, but maybe an 8th of an inch. Very slim and durable case that will take a beating. I highly recommend it, my wife wants one lol.

Does this come with any type of belt clip or just case
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crashpsycho said:
Does this come with any type of belt clip or just case
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Just the case
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Yep I got one a bit ago because I was sick of my plain black Otterbox and the bulk it added. I've been very happy with it so far. Especially for 5 bucks!
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Nice case for 5 bucks, specially for a white SR.

just got mine in the mail.........great looking and great feeling case and for 5 bucks i cant argue

Just got mine, too. Looks great, but...how the heck do you put this thing on and take it off? It's a very tight fit, and it doesn't seem to be a two-piece case.

T.J. Bender said:
Just got mine, too. Looks great, but...how the heck do you put this thing on and take it off? It's a very tight fit, and it doesn't seem to be a two-piece case.
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Its a one piece. I usually put the top in and push the bottom down until its fully seated. Its snug at first, but it loosens up just enough eventually.
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Great case for $5 I'm going to order one. thanks for the info

It's a good case no doubt, but the rubber is a little tacky and really affects pocketability. I bought one a long time ago (full price) and never usr it.
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I stopped using it and put my "old reliable" (a Diztronic TPU) back on. I can't get over how it honestly feels like you're about to snap your phone in half when putting it in or taking it out of the case.

The case is pretty fantastic. Scary if you need to take the phone out for a battery pull. Feels like I'm going to bend my phone and break it getting this thing off lol. I scored this and a Moshi screen protector for $5 too. BEST SCREEN PROTECTOR EVER. Anti-glare, anti-fingerprint, I'd pay full price for another one.

meet2x4 said:
The case is pretty fantastic. Scary if you need to take the phone out for a battery pull. Feels like I'm going to bend my phone and break it getting this thing off lol. I scored this and a Moshi screen protector for $5 too. BEST SCREEN PROTECTOR EVER. Anti-glare, anti-fingerprint, I'd pay full price for another one.
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Where did you get the moshi?

lyndone58 said:
Where did you get the moshi?
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They should also be on sale on the att website unless it ran out. I remember seeing it there 2 days ago

Just put a Moshi on my Rocket tonight. Quick, easy install. Considering how thick it is, I'm not sure that I should be using tight-fitting TPUs anymore (very concerned they'll damage the edges), but since I've got a new non-TPU case on the way and have plenty of the looser-fitting mesh hybrids lying around, I think I'm set. My wife wants one for her Rocket, too. First screen protector I've tried that she's ever gone, "Whoa, I want one of those."

I got a seido active for$20 and I love it, with kick stand! My pop case is now in the junk drawer lol.
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Decepticaons said:
I got a seido active for$20 and I love it, with kick stand! My pop case is now in the junk drawer lol.
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Where'd you get it?

Decepticaons said:
I got a seido active for$20 and I love it, with kick stand! My pop case is now in the junk drawer lol.
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I've use one since I got my phone. It's a fantastic case with great protection.
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dbrand.com N4 skins

Great skins for a great price.

Seems like it might look nice with the LG bumper. Might have to give it a try.
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Carbon one looks cool. Anyone tried yet?

A few people on reddit bought it and they said it has been great so far in terms of fitment. One had the carbon one and the other I believe had titanium or leather.

Really liking the look of the titanium one, might order one later this week. If anyone beats me to it, please post pictures!

Covering the back? NO-GO!
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Reddit post with photos:
http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus4/comments/16925q/dbrand_carbon_skin/

So are these protective skins, or just decorative stickers?

Im leaning towards titanium silver and black leather. I just wish it were legit leather

scandalousk said:
So are these protective skins, or just decorative stickers?
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What do u mean by protective? it'll prevent the glass from scratching but don't expect any drop protection
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otariq said:
What do u mean by protective? it'll prevent the glass from scratching but don't expect any drop protection
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I imagine they also help prevent the phone from sliding everywhere.
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jimmygoska said:
I imagine they also help prevent the phone from sliding everywhere.
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That's exactly why I bought one..tired of having to find a rough cloth to put the phone on so it doesn't slide all over the place. Purchased a carbon fiber one, hoping I get it next week.

Serious_Beans said:
That's exactly why I bought one..tired of having to find a rough cloth to put the phone on so it doesn't slide all over the place. Purchased a carbon fiber one, hoping I get it next week.
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Let us know how you like it.

heck if you have cracks on your back screen already you can cover it up :silly:

mario24601 said:
Let us know how you like it.
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I love it! lol, nexus doesn't slide every where now and it makes the phone look pretty awesome, can't speak for the leather looking ones but the carbon fiber one looks amazing. I'll take pics with my friends phone later.
I definitely recommend this if you don't mind covering up the glass back, I prefer it this way TBH, the effect is cool, but not cool engh I'd keep this sort of protection off.

Just received my titanium skin, it looks fantastic. Haven't applied it yet (I'm at work; haven't even taken it out of its vinyl pouch), but here's a quick picture so you can get an idea of the texture. I scratched at it a bit, it feels a lot harder than you'd expect.

Finally applied it, took maybe five minutes. The fit is perfect and it feels very nice. Photos don't really do it justice.

That's looks nice.can't wait to get my carbon fiber one.how long did it take for shipping?

wow looks very nice!

ceejay83 said:
That's looks nice.can't wait to get my carbon fiber one.how long did it take for shipping?
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I'm only a four-hour drive away, so not counting the weekend, it took a couple of days. Probably going to order a couple more now that I know what I'm dealing with (ridiculous precision, easy application, amazing results).

Otterbox preserver or lifeproof.

I am in the market for a waterproof case. I love having multiple cases and this is one i dont have. I have been looking at both the lifeproof nuud and otterbox preserver. They both look like really nice cases but I'm worried a bit about sound quality. I really like the fact the lifeproof doesn't have a built in screen protector but read on amazon, like I'm worried about, affects sound quality. I was trying to find the OB on amazon but the only one listed is at 339$ and doesn't have any reviews.
My question is what are your experiences with either case. Thanks for the feedback guys.
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Ordered this thing with some trepidation when it first came out.
Waterproof YES
Great protection YES.
Touch functions work well YES.
Sound out - listen to music or calls Yes and quality is okay.
Sound in - speaking on calls - nearly inaudible to person on the other end!
If you use your phone as, well, a phone you MUST use some bluetooth headset/mic or it's a no go.
I was really hoping that this wouldn't be the case, but figured it would be - as virtually all 'waterproof' cases for any device I have just cannot transmit VOICE sound 'IN'.
But hey it is waterproof and provides superp protection. I'll just have to remember to put the case on before I need it.

Thanks for the feedback. Yeah I was looking at that one as well like I said. I've always had good luck with otterbox. The only thing I don't like about in comparison to the lifeproof is the LP is 6.6ft @ 1hr while the OB is only half an hour and then OB has a built in screen protector. I really hate built in screen protectors.
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I've got a lifeproof nuud and I have no complaints. The first one I bought, I had the sound issues that other people on this forum has had. I replaced it and the call quality was damn near crystal clear. I recently had to get a warranty replacement because my USB port cover broke off, and the new one I have now works perfectly also. Another thing that really stands out is their customer service. I called to see where I could buy additional screen protectors and they sent me 3 for free. This last time I called for a replacement, they sent me a brand new case in the box with really no questions asked. I haven't worked up the balls to put my phone underwater yet because I had a bad experience with a casio g'rock when I tried that. But I'm sure it'll come. I recommend giving the lifeproof nuud case a shot, I doubt you'll be let down. I know I wasnt.
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As much as I like cases I think I'll buy both. I just bought the nuud on amazon for 50 and next day Aired it for like an extra 4 bucks. Stoked about it arriving and once more otters pop up on amazon I'm going to buy one of those as well.
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I've had both. I started with Lifeproof and went through two Frē cases because of the bad audio quality. I then went with the Preserver. I've been through two of those as well. It's an awesome case, but the mesh covers on the speakers tear off within a few days. My second one only lasted a day in tact before getting ripped off just by pulling it out of my pocket. I took the first one back and got a refund from Walmart, and still have the replacement from Ottetbox. I just super glued the mesh back on.
I gave the Lifeproof another shot with the Nüüd case and couldn't be happer. Call quality is great, and no screen protector to get those Newton rings or "rainbows" between the glass and screen protector.
If you go with the Nüüd but want to buy in store, pick it up at Best Buy. They honored Amazons price of $52.99.

Hell I started out paying $100 from Verizon with the water protection plan. After getting screwed around about wanting to return the case because it was defective, I ended up only paying $60 for it. $50 is a he'll of a deal
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i recommend this
Seidio OBEX Waterproof Case for Samsung Galaxy S4
its pretty good.. Light n does its job very well, This beats OB and any other case by FAR!
http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-CSWSSG...io+OBEX+Waterproof+Case+for+Samsung+Galaxy+S4
http://www.seidio.com/obex/

I was about to order the lifeproof nuud and came here just one more to check on reviews and still can't decide between obex or lp heelpp
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The Obex is the only one I haven't tried. I even gave the Incipio Atlas a spin for a week.

SuFuCru said:
The Obex is the only one I haven't tried. I even gave the Incipio Atlas a spin for a week.
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And what's your opinion on them ?
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manybreak said:
And what's your opinion on them ?
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The Incipio doesn't close properly with the battery cover of the phone on. If you take it off, it closes, but the screen cover doesn't contact the screen properly and loses touch sensitivity. Also, the tempered glass protector has the worst rainbowing effect imo.

SuFuCru said:
The Incipio doesn't close properly with the battery cover of the phone on. If you take it off, it closes, but the screen cover doesn't contact the screen properly and loses touch sensitivity. Also, the tempered glass protector has the worst rainbowing effect imo.
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Yeah I picked one of those at radioshack 2 days later i went and did an exchange , same issue that the case doesn't close at all ..the worst one , which one you would recommend ?
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manybreak said:
Yeah I picked one of those at radioshack 2 days later i went and did an exchange , same issue that the case doesn't close at all ..the worst one , which one you would recommend ?
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So far the Lifeproof gets my vote as the best for me. I absolutely love the overall design of the Otterbox, but the speakers are a big design issue. If they come up with a fix, it'll be a hit. Out of all of them I've tried, I felt the most protected with that one. Speakers and button response though, hats off to LP.

SuFuCru said:
So far the Lifeproof gets my vote as the best for me. I absolutely love the overall design of the Otterbox, but the speakers are a big design issue. If they come up with a fix, it'll be a hit. Out of all of them I've tried, I felt the most protected with that one. Speakers and button response though, hats off to LP.
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Alright so lp , nüüd of frë?
The nüüd design its pretty cool , without the front screen protector
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manybreak said:
Alright so lp , nüüd of frë?
The nüüd design its pretty cool , without the front screen protector
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Imo, the Nüüd. I had sound issues with the Frē.

Mr_Jay_jay said:
Seidio OBEX Waterproof Case for Samsung Galaxy S4
its pretty good.. Light n does its job very well, This beats OB and any other case by FAR!
http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-CSWSSG...io+OBEX+Waterproof+Case+for+Samsung+Galaxy+S4
http://www.seidio.com/obex/
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I agree. I love my obex case. Very secure and keeps your device safe. Very waterproof, I literally run my phone under water to clean it. Screen very responsive. Only issue is the capacitive buttons take a getting used to. Require a bit more finger coverage.
About the nuud, I've read countless reviews about people saying it leaks. Totally not cool. Lol. I really suggest the obex case. Had it about a month with no major complaints.
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Oh really ? Mhmm ... I also like how the obex seidio looks....black and redd
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manybreak said:
Oh really ? Mhmm ... I also like how the obex seidio looks....black and redd
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I have the white / grey cause I don't like dark colors on my phone as they absorb sun light and heat up your device. But they are designed very nicely. Only downside is the white rubber seems to absorb the dye from my jeans xD prolly can clean that up with bleach tho.
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Lifeproof build quality for the s4 cases are crap. If I could do it over again I'd probably get that liquipel thing done to my phone and get a cheap case and still come out on top.
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