Related
Hi guys,
I was wondering if anyone knows of a rubberised g2 battery cover so that I can improve the grip of my phone.
I've found the aluminium back to be particularly slippery so I've bought a cheap case but it ruins the appearance of the phone and makes it bulky
Any ideas guys?
Thanks!
I bought the BodyGlove from Best Buy. It fits well and really helps!
If you search the Desire Z/G2 forums, there are a few threads on cases.....otterboxes, etc..
The OP is saying he doesn't want a case so those other threads won't help. One idea is to spray the battery cover with Plasti Dip (or maybe buy a spare cover to do it). I've never tried before, but I heard someone in the Nexus S forums had success doing it.
OK, I get that now! Why not use a film cover like this:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/T-Mobile-HTC-G2-FULL-BODY-LCD-Screen-Protector-Desire-Z-/230532601851?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item35acd057fb
I use it on my Desire Z, requires some patience and dexterity to install, and it added serious grip to the phone. It has a cutout that fits the battery door to perfection!
Any idea why the picture on that is a Hero with the Desire Z's film cover thing
Hi - was wondering if any one here could shed some feedback on their experience, etc., as to which case to get among these two as I think I've narrowed it down to these two.
I've bought one of those $5.95 Amazon cases which is alright, do I gain anything by buying either one of these.
Thanks
wow 5.95 can you share where to buy it a link please for 5.95
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-SENSATION...UR4W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1327442969&sr=8-2
leoiden said:
wow 5.95 can you share where to buy it a link please for 5.95
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I also own this case and I will say that unless you want a little bit of extra drop protection then you have nothing to gain. The button design and cutouts on this case are perfect. The case is not bulky and gives the phone some traction so it doesn't feel like it's going to slip out of your hands.
joogle said:
Hi - was wondering if any one here could shed some feedback on their experience, etc., as to which case to get among these two as I think I've narrowed it down to these two.
I've bought one of those $5.95 Amazon cases which is alright, do I gain anything by buying either one of these.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you are looking for the best case with the best look, protection, feel and all that, check out the case mate pop. Its a tight fit so taking the phone in and out take some practice. It gets easier with time though. I have the white one.
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Sensation-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-Sensation-Pop-Cases.asp
Sent from my NexusHD2 using xda premium
waiting for otterbox to come up with a defender case. although might be difficult with the shape of the screen
The Tough is awesome. Good protection, good grip and the fit is nice. Just don't expect it to be pretty. If anything, it reminds me of a tire because of the hard shell's texture lol.
Haven't seen the Otterbox in person, so can't comment on that.
I have the otterbox and the case mate and they are both nice but I prefer the case mate because of the textured back which adds TONS of grip to the back opposed the the slick plastic on the otterbox.
They look the same
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using xda premium
CASE MATE is my favorite I have 5 cases but the Case Mate Tough Case never leaves my phone(unless i am swapping battery or memory card ). Also i have had quite a few (high) drops and it is still running perfect.
what i like about the otter over the case mate is that the ports are all coverd in the otterbox
waiting for otterbox to come up with a defender case
Me too but I don't think it will come out
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using xda premium
I purchased the body glove when i bought the phone, let me say worst 20 dollars i spent ever. The thing broke from the hinge in my pocket. Either one of these to options is better then the BG
Along with amazon, I find ebay to be even cheaper.
Saw and felt the Otterbox Commuter for me its a good case. It has good all over protection of the phone, However the back side of the otterbox is kinda sleeky than the back cover of the sensation.
I personally have the the Otterbox Commuter case for the HTC Sensation, so I cannot comment on the Casemate. I like the Otterbox for the design to protect the phone between the impact case and gel case together for protection, plus the headphone and USB port covers. The hard plastic impact case is not the best for grip, and the gel part of the case is a major magnet for lint from your pocket.
Hope that helps!
Edit: OK, missed something myself. Wanted a charging dock that supports a case, so I bought one. But it won't work very well if there is a USB port cover, so just something extra to consider!
Does anyone know if they updated the Case-mate tough case design, where originally they had the mic above the camera lens covered? I could have sworn I saw a thread where Case-mate said they were going to update their case and just uncover for that one hole. Just curious if anyone has bought it lately and knows.
I got mine in January I think and it still has that hole covered up. Is that hole supposed to be the noise cancellation mic? I'd have to ask my wife if my call quality has gotten worse since getting this case, but knowing her she wouldn't notice anyway lol.
If anything, it's probably not hard to just drill a tiny hole into the casing.
I have the otterbox commutor, and its sad to say. It is the first Otterbox ive owned that im disappointed in. Due to the top and bottom being rounded. After alot of use in your pocket the rubber on top and bottom loosens and sags. I bought the Otterbox the day it came out and overnighted it. I have yet to find a decent replacement.
In no way would i bash Otterbox on this one product. I have owned other cases for Iphone 3gs, Mytouch 4g and Nook Color. ALL cases were some of the best i have seen. Quality if usually above the rest. I think it is the design due to the large about of exposed rubber on top and bottom.
Hi guys, i just got a second hand Desire Z in mint condition and I want to keep it that way as much as possible, so I ve been browsing throught eBay for a while now and i can't seem to find anything that would be practical due to the slide keyboard. I once got a simple gel silicone case for a SE Xperia X10 Mini Pro and it was "garbage"..whenever the keyboard got out the case always slided off..so I want a few opinions before i make my choice now.
The one case that caught my eye is this one > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-HTC-DESIRE-Z-ALUMINIUM-CASE-SCREEN-PROTECTOR-/270875659598?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item3f11728d4e#ht_3135wt_1413
has anyone gotten this or a similar case?
this one seems pretty far the same case, but much cheaper >http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALUMINUM-METAL-HARD-PLASTIC-PLATED-CASE-COVER-HTC-DESIRE-Z-BLACK-/250923119681?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a6c2ef441#ht_1529wt_1156
are they by any chance the exact same case?
if someone knows where i can get a relatively cheap case that works good on the Desire Z please send me a link!
Looks like a knock off of the Otterbox except they're using aluminium instead of high impact plastic with a rubber lining. I would be skeptical because the metal might scratch against the phone's exterior during installation and/or use. it's cheap so it might be worth a try.
Athrun88 said:
Looks like a knock off of the Otterbox except they're using aluminium instead of high impact plastic with a rubber lining. I would be skeptical because the metal might scratch against the phone's exterior during installation and/or use. it's cheap so it might be worth a try.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
true, i saw the otterbox and it was pretty cool! however the cheapest one i found was > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A40-Brand-New-Otterbox-Commuter-2-Layers-Hard-Case-HTC-G2-Desire-Z-Black-/220908763102?pt=Other_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item336f3037de#ht_4704wt_1180
c0rpse_grinder said:
true, i saw the otterbox and it was pretty cool! however the cheapest one i found was > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A40-Brand-New-Otterbox-Commuter-2-Layers-Hard-Case-HTC-G2-Desire-Z-Black-/220908763102?pt=Other_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item336f3037de#ht_4704wt_1180
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Been using an Otterbox on my G2 for a couple months (since I broke the LCD without an Otterbox ), highly highly recommend! The price you see on ebay is just about the same as I paid on Amazon. It's worked really really well for me, I was taking the case on/off all the time due to a malfunctioning game causing memory overflows, needing to pull the battery pretty frequently, I've never had an issue with the clips snapping like some people seem to have.
HTH!
The Otterbox is a great case,had a few problems with clips breaking but got sent a replacement, unfortunately the commuter is now out of production so if the case breaks not sure if you could get a replacement from Otterbox
Search amazon for tmobile g2 oem rubberized skin. Adds a little bulk to it but keeps me from dropping it. Keyboard slides out with ease and all other hardware buttons are accessible. Almost provides all around protection with a little extra height from the screen. Has a rubbery feel but still feels great to me. Assuming g2 and dz have the same physical specs...
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
I have been using the otterbox since i had my g2. I tried the HTC hardshell rubberized case, but went back to otterbox a day later. My only cons with the otterbox is that the clips can break if you are not careful, and it is a bit bulky.
So has anyone gotten the case that was posted first? The metallic one? I'm tempted but I'm not sure if it's good or not.
c0rpse_grinder said:
Hi guys, i just got a second hand Desire Z in mint condition and I want to keep it that way as much as possible, so I ve been browsing throught eBay for a while now and i can't seem to find anything that would be practical due to the slide keyboard. I once got a simple gel silicone case for a SE Xperia X10 Mini Pro and it was "garbage"..whenever the keyboard got out the case always slided off..so I want a few opinions before i make my choice now.
The one case that caught my eye is this one > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-HTC-DESIRE-Z-ALUMINIUM-CASE-SCREEN-PROTECTOR-/270875659598?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item3f11728d4e#ht_3135wt_1413
has anyone gotten this or a similar case?
this one seems pretty far the same case, but much cheaper >http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALUMINUM-METAL-HARD-PLASTIC-PLATED-CASE-COVER-HTC-DESIRE-Z-BLACK-/250923119681?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a6c2ef441#ht_1529wt_1156
are they by any chance the exact same case?
if someone knows where i can get a relatively cheap case that works good on the Desire Z please send me a link!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wouldn't recommend anything from eBay, I prefer to go with sure things. I got a nice one from my T-Mobile store, it's light, aesthetic, and cushions falls, although of course not as well as Otterbox. I can't post links, but search for Body Glove Matrix Snap-On Cover for T-Mobile G2 on google, and it's the first Amazon.com result, $3.31
In case anyone is interested, I just ordered the metallic case so I'll be receiving it and posting pictures sometime this week or next week
Well I got my case today. It's navy blue and looks amazing. Only problem is that it adds bulk. The tmobile car charger doesn't fit snug with it on. Luckily, the case is real easy to pop off.
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA
As promised, here are pictures of the case! I've adjusted the colors on photoshop to make sure the blue is exactly the same as what you get (since the pictures misrepresent it).
PROS
-Looks sweet
-Back looks and feels great
-If you have an ICS rom, the blue and black matches real well
-Lightweight
CONS
-Adds a decent amount of thickness
-The hole for the microusb port is too small for anything to fit snugly
-Tougher to push the camera and power button on top
As you can see in one of the pictures, I had to cut the area around the microusb port so that my car charger and regular charger would be able to fit without falling out. Other than that, I love this case! It's only $5-7 on ebay.
Hello,
I'm deciding on buying the OnePlus One. I'm debating between LG G3 as it has CM12 now, and OnePlus One. I can get new G3 at around 360€ and New One is as we all know 300€. I love the form factor of the G3 (slim bezels, huge screen). But I love the look of the one more sandstone back, big screen (BIG PHONE).
I would carry my G3 in Spigen Tough Armor + glass screen protector (great look in my opinion.)
But as you can see I'm leaning more to OPO. I would rock OPO with glass screen protector (If you can recommend any good ones please do). And with official OPO flip cover (or any good cover from aliexpress or something like that, again please feel free to suggest).
As I'm buying a phone for around a year this time, I have some question for owners;
1. How does it hold up against scratches?
2. I'm the most concerned about that fake chrome band around the phone, as I had some Galaxy phones over past few years, and that chrome started to peal off after some time.. That + being easy scratched worries me the most.
3. I'm kinda perfectionist when it comes to phones (read I get frustrated real easy if there are ANY even tiny scratches)
4. As stated before I will be using my phone with glass screen protector and flip case, does anybody else rocks this? I'm not afraid of dropping it, as I'm super careful with my phones. But I'm afraid of scratching the bezels and the bottom of the phone.
G3 + Glass screen protector + Tough armor is almost mission impossible to scratch.
If I can find something like that for OPO I'm sold.
Lastly If someone has come from G3 or moved there, I would love to hear there opinion on the phones too!
That's it for the time being. Thanks for all the responses.
Hmm.. I'm on the same debate.. G3 32GB Vs OPO. I can't decide yet.
I m also looking for a tough armor type of car for one, current using Rinkge fusion n a screen protector which came with the case
Sent from my A0001 using XDA Free mobile app
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRg_uwku2X0#t=60
That review is a six month review and he mentions how the chrome held up, or how it didn't.
I was thinking about blacking out the chrome by removing it, sanding it, then using a black dye (Rit fabric dye) to make it black. I did something similar to my old old HTC Touch phone back in 2009 lol and it came out great. But I changed my mind after seeing the disassembly process for the One.
http://pocketnow.com/tweaks-hacks/h...es-battery-cover-provides-pics-video-tutorial
Bucika said:
Hello,
I'm deciding on buying the OnePlus One. I'm debating between LG G3 as it has CM12 now, and OnePlus One. I can get new G3 at around 360€ and New One is as we all know 300€. I love the form factor of the G3 (slim bezels, huge screen). But I love the look of the one more sandstone back, big screen (BIG PHONE).
I would carry my G3 in Spigen Tough Armor + glass screen protector (great look in my opinion.)
But as you can see I'm leaning more to OPO. I would rock OPO with glass screen protector (If you can recommend any good ones please do). And with official OPO flip cover (or any good cover from aliexpress or something like that, again please feel free to suggest).
As I'm buying a phone for around a year this time, I have some question for owners;
1. How does it hold up against scratches?
2. I'm the most concerned about that fake chrome band around the phone, as I had some Galaxy phones over past few years, and that chrome started to peal off after some time.. That + being easy scratched worries me the most.
3. I'm kinda perfectionist when it comes to phones (read I get frustrated real easy if there are ANY even tiny scratches)
4. As stated before I will be using my phone with glass screen protector and flip case, does anybody else rocks this? I'm not afraid of dropping it, as I'm super careful with my phones. But I'm afraid of scratching the bezels and the bottom of the phone.
G3 + Glass screen protector + Tough armor is almost mission impossible to scratch.
If I can find something like that for OPO I'm sold.
Lastly If someone has come from G3 or moved there, I would love to hear there opinion on the phones too!
That's it for the time being. Thanks for all the responses.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1- No scratches here.
2- No trouble with the chrome bezel on mine, I've had it for nearly six months and it's still mint.
3- Every phone can get tiny scratches, there's not a phone available on the market today (or in future) that's scratch proof. So don't waste energy worrying about that.
4- I use a Nillkin 9H tempered glass screen protector on mine, it's very good, and cheap top ($9). You can get a variety of cases for this phone, I personally have the Diztronic TPU case, it's an excellent case (though it isn't a flip cover) and cheap ($10).
The battery life of the OPO is much better than the G3's battery life in any condition.
And I personally prefer OPO's software and screen calibration to the G3's.
Additionally, the slim bezel effect of the G3 will be gone after you'll put it in a case
Bucika said:
Hello,
But as you can see I'm leaning more to OPO. I would rock OPO with glass screen protector (If you can recommend any good ones please do). And with official OPO flip cover (or any good cover from aliexpress or something like that, again please feel free to suggest). .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Isnt it redundant to have a flip cover and a screen protector? its like have 2 screen protectors on.. lol
Anyways.. Im rocking a tempered glass protector and the Diztronic case.. its awesome.. it completely covers the chrome bezels so its well protected.. case fits very snug.. it does feel slippery.. haha...
I've had my htc one m8 for a year now with an otterbox case and it is indestructible. My phone is practically in mint condition and even has the sticker on the back because I never take the case off. I recently saw a battery case though and was wondering what the best one was... (Don't even recommend Mophie, I refuse to buy overpriced crap lol). I am most worried about protection as I've heard all of these suck with protection so pros/con would be nice when comparing it to your typical otterbox case.