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Samsung Qi backplate PROBLEM

I RECIEVED My Qi backplate from Samsung today. Works great, but BIG problem. My cases no longer fit. I bout the G3 backplate, and it did not change my phone one bit. This one in noticeably bigger. I have a Case Mate Tough naked coming tomorrow, and hopefully that one fits. This sucks... If I keep the back on, I can't use a case?

Haven't found a case that really fits, nor has anyone in the existing threads on Qi charging for this phone. My Versus case will go on, but fit would be an exaggeration.

Talk about a bummer.... Son of a gun..... Do any of the Samsung cases fit I wonder

Where is the qi thread your referring too

For the Note 3 they eventually brought out a Protective Cover Plus that fit.
http://goo.gl/e6wpa0 is one of the threads.
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http://goo.gl/q1TV6N

The samsung cases do not fit with the qi back plate on the note 4. Though I am sure something will come along shortly.

Do any of the Otterboxes Fit?

Otter box commuter does not fit. Right now I'm just using the rubber and it barely fits.

flip case
Hello ,
Since the Note 3 I was using the flip case from noerve.
Now for the Note 4 I ordered the Model 21168T1/f.
This one also works with the Samsung QI-Backplate.
It fits perfectly.
mfg , hjf

Fits in my poetic case, but slightly bulges. Like maybe a the thickness of a credit card between the edges. Still sealed as far as I can tell. And the built in screen protector is lifted slightly from the screen. Doesn't reduce screen responsiveness but adds a touch sound to the screen which I actually like.

This happened to my S5 a few months back, you might want to go best buy and try out a tech21 case. It fit for me

This backplate is proprietary then.
tylerjames09 said:
Otter box commuter does not fit. Right now I'm just using the rubber and it barely fits.
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iblason armorbox fits

hjfisch said:
Hello ,
Since the Note 3 I was using the flip case from noerve.
Now for the Note 4 I ordered the Model 21168T1/f.
This one also works with the Samsung QI-Backplate.
It fits perfectly.
mfg , hjf
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This one doesn't look like it has enough corner protection.
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big70tom said:
I RECIEVED My Qi backplate from Samsung today. Works great, but BIG problem. My cases no longer fit. I bout the G3 backplate, and it did not change my phone one bit. This one in noticeably bigger. I have a Case Mate Tough naked coming tomorrow, and hopefully that one fits. This sucks... If I keep the back on, I can't use a case?
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I am having a similar issue take a look here, it charges but it doesn't fit well.
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zurkx said:
iblason armorbox fits
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Does in completely envelop the phone or does the phone stick out a bit like this.

I bought a Case Mate naked tough for my kid, and REALLY liked it on the Turbo, so I ordered it for my Note4. I'm hoping it will fit. I'll know Monday

fits perfectly

Definitely this backplate doesn't work with the case from Samsung, but works fine with my other aftermarket cases.
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Eureka! A qi tpu bumper!!

After ordering every single bumper off EBAY, I found one that fits perfectly wroth the QI BACK ON! holy cow at long last. I have a lip so I can set it face down, and everything fits and works. And it's only 4$I

Awesome. Link maybe? ?

LINK!!!!!!......please
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seller # 164218
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That's the best I can do. I can't pay a link

Here's a link to the sellers store, with pre-search "Note 4".
There are a few different tpu cases for about $4 bucks there. Maybe this one is what the op got?
....I have that same tpu case and Samsung Qi back cover, if i'm not lazy i'll swap them both out (using stock back and ringke slim atm) and confirm that it works. On a side note, I'm generally not a fan of tpu cases, but that one in above link is nice, very 'grippy' and not much of a gooey/slippery/mushy feeling of most tpu cases i've tried in the past.
OK, I decided to do it. I can confirm that it does *not* fit, with tpu case I linked to. I did get mine from a different seller but it looks identical both inside and out. The case does stay on over the samsung qi back cover, it locks over the top and bottom edge but is slightly pulled back on the long sides causing the buttons to not match up very well.

big70tom said:
After ordering every single bumper off EBAY, I found one that fits perfectly wroth the QI BACK ON! holy cow at long last. I have a lip so I can set it face down, and everything fits and works. And it's only 4$I
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You should just do the wireless charging mod. I have four cases that I use and they all work with Qi Wireless.

Wow... B u m p e r....

And dude, do you understand the word " bumper" you linked a case, B U M P E R

http://m.ebay.com/itm/121474337913?nav=SEARCH

There I linked it. See where it says TPU BUMPER case, yeah that's what that is. This one fits. The way it's made works with the QI back. The other 2 I bought from different sellers did not

The reason I don't do the mod some say is so easy..... Well some of us are not as tech savvy as others, and are not comfortable taking apart a back plate to remove the coil. It is also cheaper to spend 5$ and not ruin anything. Plus Samsung had to have a reason for making the back bigger. It would have been cheaper for them too to just use the existing back cover they already manufactured and just add the coil to it. I imagine there were concerns over the heat maybe. Anyway I would just rather not worry about damaging my phone. It has a lot of things on it for my job, and plus I like it. Lol

Can you post some pictures of the bumper on your phone?

you could do the qi charge pad insert. just stick it on and use any b u m p e r

Just got one today and can confirm, great fit. Thanks big70tom.
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yogi217 said:
Can you post some pictures of the bumper on your phone?
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Looks pretty much just as shown on the link.

So it looks like they don't have a 100% clear one. Bummer. Always something. Why did they have to add that ugly colored edging? I just want a 100% clear tpu bumper with hard TPU, not the rubbery kind.

Anyone got pics of the Galaxy Note 4 Case Neo Hybrid Metal?

Anyone got pics of the Galaxy Note 4 Case Neo Hybrid Metal?
The metal case, not the plastic one. Thanks!

pham818 said:
Anyone got pics of the Galaxy Note 4 Case Neo Hybrid Metal?
The metal case, not the plastic one. Thanks!
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Didn't know they made the metal.
sent from my Samsung GALAXY Note® 4
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pham818 said:
Anyone got pics of the Galaxy Note 4 Case Neo Hybrid Metal?
The metal case, not the plastic one. Thanks!
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Just saw it on amazon. Nice!!!
sent from my Samsung GALAXY Note® 4

If anyone can post real pictures of it it would be appreciated!!

I also want to see actual pictures of this case. Ask our local Spigen dealer and they said that the case will be available on 2nd or 3rd week of January.

This isn't an actual hands on pic. Just a snip from Amazon.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 4

I plan to order this one as my friend got one for his Alpha.
You pop the phone into the rubber bumper then the metal frame goes around the outside.
He has dropped it twice without any damage.
NEO HYBRID - $1.89
m.aliexpress.com/item/32247879424.html?productId=32247879424&productSubject=Luxury-Ultra-Thin-Hybird-PC-TPU-Case-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note4-IV-N9108-Durable-Mobile-Phone&tracelog=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail

Is this case even out yet?

Wow they still failed to fix the amount of space you have to place your finger on the heart rate sensor and it still says auto focus..

Placed an order for one (gunmetal) this morning, can't wait for it to arrive

munkypoo7 said:
Placed an order for one (gunmetal) this morning, can't wait for it to arrive
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please take pics when you receive it

Why would anyone want a case with a real metal bummer? One drop and it will bend and warp.

mitchellvii said:
Why would anyone want a case with a real metal bummer? One drop and it will bend and warp.
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Ah the classic explanation...form over function
But still one will have the desired protection for the phone.

Where are all the real life pictures?

bumpppppppp

pham818 said:
bumpppppppp
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Yes, bring on the pictures.........................

I have the plastic version. Exact same thing, only with a plastic piece around it instead.
It's a really nice case. It adds thickness though. The back of the phone is just thick enough to make the case flush with the camera. All 4 sides gain approximately .25in in thickness. It protects the phone when dropped, but makes the phone feel bigger.
The chrome buttons on the side are perfect, unlike many cases. When you press them, they'll feel just like they were the buttons on the actual phone.
Besides the extra width, there are a couple more negatives. First, the openings for the 3.5mm jack and the micro USB do not allow you to plug in all cables. They are kind of small and because of that extra width, they are deep too. This is another issue. I couldn't get the phone to plug into a dock I bought. I had to return the dock (it wasn't very good anyway). Finally, the thickness makes removing and reinsert in the Spen awkward. It's doable, but you need to stick your finger into the case's Spen hole to make sure the stylus is in all the way.
I know it isn't the metal one, but I can post pics if wanted.

Slickwraps + Mods + Verizon Bumper Photos

Posted in the regular Z forum but I figured I'd show it here as well.
Here are some photos of the Gold Brushed Metal Slickwrap with some Mods attached as well as the Verizon Bumper. All fully compatible together, though I did botch the bottom strip of the Slickwrap trying to squeeze the bumper on, but it still looks good without it. I ordered the hemp wrap for the Force as well but it appears to be the same size so I'm waiting to hear back from them to see if it was a mistake.
Skinomi TGSP FYI
Moto Z (non Force) Slickwrapped

Nom Prophet said:
Posted in the regular Z forum but I figured I'd show it here as well.
Here are some photos of the Gold Brushed Metal Slickwrap with some Mods attached as well as the Verizon Bumper. All fully compatible together, though I did botch the bottom strip of the Slickwrap trying to squeeze the bumper on, but it still looks good without it. I ordered the hemp wrap for the Force as well but it appears to be the same size so I'm waiting to hear back from them to see if it was a mistake.
Skinomi TGSP FYI
Moto Z (non Force) Slickwrapped
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Looks pretty sweet! Just may have to order some

I got a dbrand on mine and like it.

faded03cobra said:
I got a dbrand on mine and like it.
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Post a pic!
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faded03cobra said:
I got a dbrand on mine and like it.
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faded03cobra said:
I got a dbrand on mine and like it.
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I wish dbrand made a skin for the sides. The slick wrap I have looks sexy. I have a dbrand coming soon.
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Ultra thin cases?

does anyone make ultra thin cases anymore?
If I get a case I would just want it to keep the phone scratch free and provide a lip for setting it face down.
examples: Spigen Ultra Fit, Rock Quicksand Composite Poly-carbonate Shell Case

I suppose I should add that I saw the slim cases post with the spigen and the ringke. The spigen page isn't loading for me and their 'slim' case has proven to be rather chunky on some phones, not like their ultra fit which doesn't seem to exist anymore. The ringke looks like it might work though, it's 1.2mm and has a lip on front. I'm looking for more options, nothing against ringke or spigen, but choices would be nice. Obviously there aren't a ton of cases for the pixel so the question is more general. Are there specific makes/models of cases that are super thin for phones recently that I can keep an eye out for?

Wait for a Calicase.
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jackdforme said:
Wait for a Calicase.
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that is super thin for sure! thanks. I think I'd prefer a poly-carbonate hard shell but I may have to give this one a go considering how thin it is.

Yeah I started http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/accessories/list-hard-shell-polycarbonate-t3475260 in quest to find a hard and thin case.
Didn't know the Calicase. I will add to the waiting list.

This one looks interesting, a thin hard case, I just ordered one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M6TNFYE

the rock case was amazing on my SGS3 loved it i hope so they make one for GPXL

Amritttt said:
the rock case was amazing on my SGS3 loved it i hope so they make one for GPXL
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https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Slim-C...225&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=bearmotion+pixel+xl
Bearmotion is making one...I had bearmotion for my M8, worked great, and had a very similar (though not as rough) feel to the Rock Quicksand on the GS3...I do wish Rock Quicksand would come out with one though.

I've had my eye on an iBeek case. It has a smoked rim and clear backing to show off the Pixel or Pixel XL's two tone design. Just not sure why shipping is so far out.
https://www.amazon.com/iBeek-Absorp...qid=1477248614&sr=8-1&keywords=ibeek+pixel+xl
EDIT: received mine today and it's garbage. My short review and pics are posted to Amazon reviews.

With last years 6P the Tudia case was one of my favorites TPU cases. Very thin and had a nice feel. I am going to give it a try again this year with the XL:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M4OHNGI

Don't forget to check the Pixel accessories http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/accessories/pixel-t3475315
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dowlf said:
This one looks interesting, a thin hard case, I just ordered one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M6TNFYE
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Here's the maxboost post from that thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69348466&postcount=121
Here's photos of it on his Pixel http://imgur.com/a/DlvsT
IMHO it looks fantastic, wish there was a clear version.
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Google Pixel XL Case, REDshield [Clear] Slim & Flexible Anti-shock Crystal Silicone Protective TPU Gel Skin Case Cover for Google Pixel XL
Claims being 0.5mm thick on front lip..
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M1LRDC7
This hybrid bumper/polycarbonate back looks promising if its thin.
https://www.amazon.com/Google-Vinve-Crystal-Anti-Scratch-Shockproof/dp/B01M4FT3OL

These are the ones I have ordered off eBay so far.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252612860420
http://www.ebay.com/itm/401209904737 (clear)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/122199431439 (hard PC option)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351888630915
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222300936985
http://www.ebay.com/itm/112166492056

clockcycle said:
Don't forget to check the Pixel accessories http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/accessories/pixel-t3475315
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Here's the maxboost post from that thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69348466&postcount=121
Here's photos of it on his Pixel http://imgur.com/a/DlvsT
IMHO it looks fantastic, wish there was a clear version.
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Google Pixel XL Case, REDshield [Clear] Slim & Flexible Anti-shock Crystal Silicone Protective TPU Gel Skin Case Cover for Google Pixel XL
Claims being 0.5mm thick on front lip..
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M1LRDC7
This hybrid bumper/polycarbonate back looks promising if its thin.
https://www.amazon.com/Google-Vinve-Crystal-Anti-Scratch-Shockproof/dp/B01M4FT3OL
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The maxboost looks good. I read some reviews on Amazon and they did say it's kinda slippery though

clockcycle said:
These are the ones I have ordered off eBay so far.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252612860420
http://www.ebay.com/itm/401209904737 (clear)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/122199431439 (hard PC option)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351888630915
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222300936985
http://www.ebay.com/itm/112166492056
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Any feedback on those? Any recommendations? Thanks.

bazofia said:
Any feedback on those? Any recommendations? Thanks.
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Ive only just ordered them, most shipping from china, should take a few weeks to get them. As soon as i do i will post pictures and make comments.
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graffixnyc said:
The maxboost looks good. I read some reviews on Amazon and they did say it's kinda slippery though
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Ya seems so, user here on xda used soft steel wool to remove some gloss and make it grippy.

Bear Motion case. You won't regret it. Super slim and great texture. Had it with the Nexus 6P and just ordered for Pixel Xl
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v2.2v said:
Bear Motion case. You won't regret it. Super slim and great texture. Had it with the Nexus 6P and just ordered for Pixel Xl
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my issue with the bear motion case is the almost non existent front lip. I place my phone face down all the time. that being said with as cheap as it is I'll likely order one anyway just to test it.
Thanks to everyone for suggestions

So far I have received the RedShield, but still no phone to put it on and take pictures.
Anyways, its not "thin" it looks just like the OZRLY TPU, quite "standard" imho.

graffixnyc said:
The maxboost looks good. I read some reviews on Amazon and they did say it's kinda slippery though
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I purchased the maxboost and love it. Super slim and discreet. The grip is ideal for me because I want to effortlessly remove and place the phone in my pocket. I've had grippier cases that made removing the phone from my pocket difficult while seated.

where to buy Maxboost in Europe?