Related
Am I the only one who finds it very distracting that the diamond tilts when lying on a flat surface when you're operating it?
I wonder which devil designed that back cover...
Are there flat replacements available?
the xda version got a nice flat backcover with a slip-proof surface. i like this one more than the original bling bling high gloss cover...
nice that your xda has a better cover, but where can we buy new covers......
Hmm... is there any well know company producing such stuff, so we know where to look?
My wish: a back cover like the O2 one (not glossy), but with an extra camera protection, e.g.: simply a retractable black piece of plastic would be enough.
http://www.expansys.com.au/p.aspx?i=166209
Check that out - they've listed it as a Diamond battery cover but the location of where the camera lens cover is, looks to be more like a battery cover release button. Hopefully there are flat covers coming out from HTC.
Thanks! I think it's the correct one.
N.B. The product image is for illustration only, not the actual bettery cover.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
murks_muell said:
Thanks! I think it's the correct one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Damn.. I guess still no flat back battery covers then.
Can any one who owns an XDA Diamond (the one from o2) tell me, if the see through lens cover on the flat back still lessens the quality of the camera pics, or if this has changed in comparisson to the prism version?
sandervanzijl said:
nice that your xda has a better cover, but where can we buy new covers......
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I lost the back cover to my O2 XDAII a few years ago. I went to an O2 shop to see if I could buy one and they gave me one for free! As the display dummies have their back covers removed and an anti theft sticky pad on string attached. Maybe worth going to your local O2 store and seeing if they will give you the flat cover.
Hmm, I don't really know where to put this post and I didn't feel like my question justified a new thread. Is it possible to pop the piece of plastic, on the back of the diamond, "protecting" the camera lens, out? That should raise the quality of the camera snapshots by a nice margin.
homesteil said:
Hmm, I don't really know where to put this post and I didn't feel like my question justified a new thread. Is it possible to pop the piece of plastic, on the back of the diamond, "protecting" the camera lens, out? That should raise the quality of the camera snapshots by a nice margin.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
this is a must...it just pops out
then you can take a good photo
its really easy to pop out too
homesteil said:
Hmm, I don't really know where to put this post and I didn't feel like my question justified a new thread. Is it possible to pop the piece of plastic, on the back of the diamond, "protecting" the camera lens, out? That should raise the quality of the camera snapshots by a nice margin.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sure it is possible and sure it will improved camera quality, but you will have some more dust getting into your device whitch would be the reason for me not to do so and but often clean the cam-protection.
laporte said:
sure it is possible and sure it will improved camera quality, but you will have some more dust getting into your device whitch would be the reason for me not to do so and but often clean the cam-protection.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
To the dust issue: I'm planning on putting a thin and perfectly fitting round seal, normally used for screws, between the cover and the device
browser issue; can a mod please delete this
homesteil said:
To the dust issue: I'm planning on putting a thin and perfectly fitting round seal, normally used for screws, between the cover and the device
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well- but then you run the danger of hurting the qualtiy cover inside the phone (the glass cover on top of the camera).
nevertheless: best would be to have a shutter - hopfully any company release a solution - soon!!!
Anyone found MDA style back cover?
Yes I too hate the shinny, wonky, non symetrical, dirt attracting back cover.
Has anyone seen the MDA (XDA) style rubberised back cover for sale? Assuming it fits of course.
esseff said:
Yes I too hate the shinny, wonky, non symetrical, dirt attracting back cover.
Has anyone seen the MDA (XDA) style rubberised back cover for sale? Assuming it fits of course.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
mda compact iv has rounded corners, the diamond is square so cannot be interchanged.
x
Ive asked in separate thread about possibility how to customize plastic back cover. My idea was to either airbrush backcover with standard black or use special ruberized layer. But I dont know how to make that kind of layer I guess Ill have to google to find some option
Semi666 said:
Ive asked in separate thread about possibility how to customize plastic back cover. My idea was to either airbrush backcover with standard black or use special ruberized layer. But I dont know how to make that kind of layer I guess Ill have to google to find some option
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Or something like this?
Just Got A Cheap Silicon Case Of Ebay
looks ok to me.....atleast it can't slip out my hand now
and it should bonce beter
Hey all, anyone else noticed on these Samsung Flip cases, they dont stay flush to the screen, in the case of the S view cover you would think the magnet would help keep it closed but no its just a trigger for the sensor. Bit expensive for what it is given it's flawed design.
From what I hear its great once you've broken it in
s view cover is a best cover for s4
I received mine today from handtec.. it fits and close perfectly.
I like this case but only grip it totally covers the led notification and coz of dat gotta keep checking if I missed a notification :banghead:
Sent from my Galaxy S4 .
It's a pain:silly: Samsung should flash a reminder in the s view window
Read elsewhere of someone cutting a button hole for the led :good:
azeter said:
I like this case but only grip it totally covers the led notification and coz of dat gotta keep checking if I missed a notification :banghead:
Sent from my Galaxy S4 .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
kist32 said:
Cheap Galaxy S4 S View Cover, http://dx-box.com/galaxy-s4-s-view-flip-cover-folio-case.html
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Interesting. I might just bite on one of those. Even though I don't think it's actuall the official one, it's probably about the same. I have a co-worker who spent $60 on hers and I wasn't really impressed with the build quality, though I do love the concept. But to me, it seemed more like a $15 cover anyway.
green s cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOfFVD_Qy5I
orange s cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvF8hbOMfjs
black s cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPzyUG3petE
check my signature for other useful stuff
I have a new Samsung Galaxy S4 S-View Flip Cover Folio Case (Black) if anyone wants it in uk £25 delivered pm me I just got a new case in new condition only used once.
I bought this cover, and I like it ... it's the one thing keeping me away from trying an AOSP ROM (e.g. CM 10.1) ... Don't want to lose the window functionality.
I had an official Samsung S-View cover given free when I upgraded my contract.
Like others have said, the front cover didnt stay closed flush to the screen, but after a day or so "bedding it in" it now closes perfectly.
I find the case very good, and it's great that you can answer/reject calls etc sliding across the case window itself.
There are however 2 fundamental flaws with this case:
1. There is no hole for the notification LED (as already mentioned) I was contemplating drillling a hole through it to allow for this, but wit this case on and shut, the LED notification only ever lights up to show it's charging. The LED is disabled for missed calls/sms when the case is shut! This is a huge flaw of the S4+S-View combination in my opinion.
I'm hoping a future firmware update will address this, but as the cases being sold do not have this hole, I would be extremely surprised if this is done. Perhaps this may be a mod for some clever dev to do! :good:
2. The case greatly interferes with the devices ability to use any compass app. Open up a compass app and slowly open/shut the case and you will see the compass bearing alter considerably. This puts a huge doubt over the accuracy of such apps when this case is in the open position.
could be better
It should have had the led hole from factory. but that's samsung for ya..good ideas always seem to be an afterthought.. anyway.. i just drilled a hole in mine and it seemed to do the trick. sometimes it closes too well as can be a pain to open (to grip using fingers), but still a better case then most as it doesn't add much bulk or wait to the phone.
Nice case but minimum protection
I had flip cover case on my note 1, i dropped the phone once and the case didn't helped much to protect the phone from scratches on the side. Now i have S4 with the S view cover and similar thing happened, my case opened during fall and landed on the screen... As much as i like the flip cases they offer very little protection. I have to try different case for the upcoming Note 3. Any suggestions which case can offer solid protection?
morow said:
I had flip cover case on my note 1, i dropped the phone once and the case didn't helped much to protect the phone from scratches on the side. Now i have S4 with the S view cover and similar thing happened, my case opened during fall and landed on the screen... As much as i like the flip cases they offer very little protection. I have to try different case for the upcoming Note 3. Any suggestions which case can offer solid protection?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would definitely give the Spigen Slim Armor View a try. I just got this case in black and it's totally awesome. There are many threads in here discussing this case. I would like give links to them but not sure how to do it so I would just do a search. Tons of pics and reviews as well.
Excuse my late reply, I got this phone with a free S-cover a week ago. In my opinion the case build quality is crap. I've broken the cover in and it doesn't stay closed until I had to bend the cover to create a deeper crease. Now the cover is starting to misalign and become loose. Volume button is covered also. Sides are fraying.
When I first got it, I already thought, this case was not protective at all. The cover seemed as thick as a peice of cardboard, and there is no covering or shock absorption at all around the edges or back.
A week later I went to my local Asian variety store and bought a protective case for $6. Quality was 10x than the s-view cover and I'm not even exagerating. Imediatley switched cases. Save your money. Don't buy this.
If you want to the quality of s-view cover, a makeshift credit card wrapped in cloth works just as well.
Surprisingly, I was able to price-match an Amazon price at Target. I'm enjoying it but I hope it breaks in cause the flap not closing issue is a tad inconvenient.
Has anybody modded a tpu case too accomodate the S View cover?
Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk 4
Samsung or ....others?? Samsung is OK, others NOT
Please specify in your infos if you are talking abount a ORIGINAL SAM S-View (arround 35$ - 55$) or a cheapo 'SUMSUMG' or any other type of cheaper S-Views (ranging from 8$ to 25$)
I had a 'fake' S-View, which didn't stay closed, added thikness to the back cover, looked like 'cardboard', and, furthermore, if you folded it open completelly to the back of the phone, it activated the magnet!! So it was really 'crappy'
I now have a real S-View, and none of the above apply!
It closes (and stays closed) perfectlly from minute 1
It's exactlly as thick as the original cover
It has a 'cleanable plastic' finish
It can be open 360º to the back without activating the magnet
So... beware of fakes. It was difficult to tell, as they 'case' them as if original, but they're definitelly LOW QUALITY.
Can you buy a case that users s view front cover? Im used to it now but want a case? ??? Thanks
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
beanbag37 said:
It should have had the led hole from factory. but that's samsung for ya..good ideas always seem to be an afterthought.. anyway.. i just drilled a hole in mine and it seemed to do the trick. sometimes it closes too well as can be a pain to open (to grip using fingers), but still a better case then most as it doesn't add much bulk or wait to the phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you pay a picture or more of the mod you made? Please!!!
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 4
Hello guys,
I was digging through eBay for some nice flip view cover and found this one.
I really liked the blue/yellow color so for $16.99 I decided to order one (took only 12 days to Brazil! :laugh. Another thing I liked was the fact it doesn't replace the original back cover, it has its own case to hold the device.
The back case is translucent and has a different texture in the area that makes contact with the surface you put it on, so it wont make scratches on the case. That was well thought, imho.
The front flip is made of very good material, some rubber/plastic soft thing I don't know the name. The back of it is like suede, so it won't scratch the screen.
All parts are very well finished.
I am fully satisfied with it. :victory:
Well, check out the pictures of it in my Dropbox:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ypqj4g3chxalevq/Cz5eEUhXa8
Here's a hotsite: http://www.momax.net/eng/product_detail.php?Id=393
Altough Momax is a Honk Kong company, I can assure you they make quality products.
They do have an online store, buy I couldn't find the case there, so here's the eBay link where I bought it:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140987615518
Thanks for your review. Have a couple of questions for you.
Does the front flip stay fully closed? Can you manipulate the volume keys?
Yes it does and the sight works well.
If you look the 5th picture, you can see the volume up and down indicators. They work normally, as in the original S-View cover.
12 days to Brazil
good review!
Yeah I was shocked with the delivery time. It normally takes around 45 days...
ajcmaster said:
Yes it does and the sight works well.
If you look the 5th picture, you can see the volume up and down indicators. They work normally, as in the original S-View cover.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for answering!
How well does the front cover stay closed? Also, does the view window have plastic protector and is it getting scratched?
dacbeth said:
How well does the front cover stay closed? Also, does the view window have plastic protector and is it getting scratched?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
how well does the magnet for sview work?
Sorry for the late answer, but there you go:
dacbeth said:
How well does the front cover stay closed? Also, does the view window have plastic protector and is it getting scratched?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
evilkokonut said:
how well does the magnet for sview work?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The magnet works as well as the original S-View cover, and the front door stays closed normally.
Either this or the original one will not stick closed to the phone, seem that the magnet is only for the S-View function, and not to keep it shut,
But I think I got your question: the cover is very plain, it is not bent to the point it would float in some parts of the gadget.
Yes, the window has a kind of glass (some really hard plastic) to protect the phone's screen.
I've been using it for a while already and it does not have any scratch, but I always carry it alone in a pocket...
We're toying with the idea. Would you want this for your device? Price would be firm at $4.
We originally gave the front piece a try for the Nexus 4. The slight curvature on the right and left sides of the face mean that the skin would have to end around 1.5-2mm short on each side. This also means there is no possibility for full bevel. The front skin would be split into individual top and bottom pieces. If we find an overwhelmingly positive response, we'll release this within a week. All of the cutouts, as well as the outer limits of each top and bottom piece would (obviously) be as precise as possible, with as much coverage as is physically possible without any possibility of the skin peeling up over time.
dbrandSkins said:
We're toying with the idea. Would you want this for your device? Price would be firm at $4.
We originally gave the front piece a try for the Nexus 4. The slight curvature on the right and left sides of the face mean that the skin would have to end around 1.5-2mm short on each side. This also means there is no possibility for a bevel piece. The front skin would be split into individual top and bottom pieces. If we find an overwhelmingly positive response, we'll release this within a week.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would but personally I would want a screen protector as well. Maybe a hybrid piece with a screen protector option to the front skin? I have the same issue with the Nexus 7, but I cut my own screen protector.
kpjimmy said:
I would but personally I would want a screen protector as well. Maybe a hybrid piece with a screen protector option to the front skin? I have the same issue with the Nexus 7, but I cut my own screen protector.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No chance for a screen protector. Sorry about that man, it's just that it requires a 100% dust-free facility (something we don't have right now). Even a single speck of dust on a given unit would = defective.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
Yes please. I'd be all over that.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Yes! Do it! I'd buy 2 right off the bat!
I would give that a try. The front of the nexus 4 has slight curve to it so no clue how the skin would fair on a curved surface, there would be a chance for it to flap off but knowing how strong the back skin sticks, front should be fine. Also one thing to take in consideration, many people use screen protectors for the front. Those who would have those pricy ones would bail on the front skins. Yes you could cut the screen protectors but I don't know if people would want to do that. Another thing, there are various cases for the phone, I'm guessing most people just use a bumper, since the skin would be offsetted on all sides by 1.5-2 mm it should be fine. I'm not saying its not a good idea, just a few things to take in consideration. You guys could give it a whirl and see how it fairs before you keep it on your site officially. Then again, at 4 bucks it is awesome.
I would give it a try
Sent from my awesome Neo Armstrong Cyclone Jet Armstrong Nexus⁴ via Tapatalk
Do it!!!
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
i wish you guys made phone cases with the same patterns/designs
No please don't! Dbrand is known for not only their precision, but how closely it covers the entire surface. Makes the skin blend in with the phone so much that it starts looking like a part of it. The front skin, as it would not go over the curves will look like a patch over the screen. Take a look at how bad the dry application SPs look because they cannot go over the curved edges compared to their wet counterparts. A front skin thus would be completely contrary to what you guys strive for.
Not only that, but since one of the main features of a nexus is the smooth, buttonless screen that aids swipe gestures, a front screen would hinder the movement. Also, and this might just be me, front skins cheapen the look of the phone and make the screen look smaller.
Again, this is just my .02
I'd be willing to try it :thumbup:
“It is said that power corrupts, but actually it's more true that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted by other things than power.” ― David Brin >^.^<
What would you do about the LED light? Then there are other cutouts like the sensors and stuff which would make it ugly in my opinion and so its a no from me..
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
Would there be static colors available too or only textured?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
It would be a little piece on the top and then a little one on the bottom? I don't think that would look very nice. Any pictures?
I'm going to vote no, I don't think the front pieces would work well with any screen protectors, the back skins are plenty
Sent from my Nexus 4
If you had some sort of mock-up or possibly some real life pics that could make my decision. Without seeing what it could look like, I can't imagine it looking that great.
I voted NO, I've spent too much on finding the right screen protector so that I can keep the screen looking like new. Now if people had one of the glass screen protectors like the fantom4, maru labs or Holy grail then maybe it would be a good idea.
You guys are being irrational. A simple solution to this problem would be to put a screen protector over or under the skin. That's what i do with the rear skin. I just cut off a little piece of the protector so when i need to take it off i can without removing the skin, same idea
Need a picture to imagine how it would look like
d0rkster said:
Need a picture to imagine how it would look like
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
dbrand already nixed the idea, saying it wouldn't really look right.
I emailed them a couple of weeks ago asking if and when will they put out some skins for the G5. I got a reply a few days later saying they are definitely planning to support the G5 but that there were "a couple of other more in-demand devices taking priority at the moment". I don't know what those could have been. Both Samsung devices were already out and the HTC 10 wasn't even announced yet... Anyway, they're finally here for the G5!!
Nice... Debating getting one with a black leather back with the Yellow camera and back accent pieces.
i only want to cover up the LG logo, so it will be much cheaper for me
Sorry to revive this old thread. Does anyone know if cam plus still fit with dbrans skin on?
tanwg said:
Sorry to revive this old thread. Does anyone know if cam plus still fit with dbrans skin on?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Been using it fine with a thinner wood dBrand skin. Not sure if presumably thicker ones like Dragon skin would work.
You'll notice the top lip of the cam plus may slightly rest above back of the phone as it is angled up and away by the extra thickness. However it stays firm in place still during use, can't feel the difference.
PhantasmRezound said:
Been using it fine with a thinner wood dBrand skin. Not sure if presumably thicker ones like Dragon skin would work.
You'll notice the top lip of the cam plus may slightly rest above back of the phone as it is angled up and away by the extra thickness. However it stays firm in place still during use, can't feel the difference.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you so much! Your wood skin looks really nice!