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Kays Cases

Has anyone tried one of these? They look good and not so expensive
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-Cove...8&qid=1353903169&sr=8-6&keywords=nexus+4+case

they jacked up the price before I could preorder so I just got an S case from china from ebay.

ptrm2 said:
they jacked up the price before I could preorder so I just got an S case from china from ebay.
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That got me so mad! It doesn't even look like it's worth $13.00 -_-
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I ordered it from amazon and it should be here soon. I'll update with impressions and pics of it on the device when it shows up.
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FatalityBoyZahy said:
That got me so mad! It doesn't even look like it's worth $13.00 -_-
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I agree, it looks kind of cheap looking for $13 price tag. I hope Google gets off its ass and start making these Bumpers available. They also need to start contacting companies to get some cases on the market. If they are going to keep running out of Bumpers and we have very limited options, they BETTER expect lots of cracked Nexus 4's coming back to their replacement warehouse. There is no reason for a company like this to have such a poor E-Commerce practice. It's absolutely ridiculous.

shadymouse said:
I agree, it looks kind of cheap looking for $13 price tag. I hope Google gets off its ass and start making these Bumpers available. They also need to start contacting companies to get some cases on the market. If they are going to keep running out of Bumpers and we have very limited options, they BETTER expect lots of cracked Nexus 4's coming back to their replacement warehouse. There is no reason for a company like this to have such a poor E-Commerce practice. It's absolutely ridiculous.
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Now $9.99.
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-Cover-Google-Nexus-Smoked/dp/B009ZNBHBY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1353903169&sr=8-6&keywords=nexus+4+case

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Now $9.99.
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-Cover-Google-Nexus-Smoked/dp/B009ZNBHBY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1353903169&sr=8-6&keywords=nexus+4+case
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+$3.98 shipping for me... booooooo

I haven't gotten the clear case I ordered yet from them, but I can vouch for their customer service.
I preordered the clear case and received a package from them late last week. It had an S case in it.
The clear cases have taken a little longer to manufacture, so they sent me a free S case to make sure my phone is protected until the clear case is in stock.
Note: I ordered the clear case, not the smoked clear. Looks like they took the clear option off of Amazon temporarily.

Yea I ordered it Friday I think its shipping today I'll post some pics when I get it ...didn't notice the back saying Kay's case till after Lol :/
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Razer(x) said:
Has anyone tried one of these? They look good and not so expensive
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-Cove...8&qid=1353903169&sr=8-6&keywords=nexus+4+case
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I have their S- line type case on my nexus 4 right now, I know it isn't the same case, but very similar. TBO it looks like the same one that is selling on Ebay from China for less.
I considered buying one off Ebay, but glad I didn't because they sent me a black case when I ordered a clear one. I messaged them and they are sending me the clear one I ordered free of charge. I know it is rare to have an issue like I did, but it is nice to know they have good customer
service.
Here's a link to the one I ordered:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A72UR7M/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

what a crock.
i received my kay case:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009ZNBI2M/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00
and it was identical to iblason:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009Y0ZZD4/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00
I mean identical in every way. Even the insert they gave. Both are unbranded black cases.
Do not buy this case thinking it might be an alternative to the iblason.
IDENTICAL

I am looking for a clear shield just for the back. Can anyone suggest anything?
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i bought one of these in black. not bad. i dont really like the way the official bumper fits on the phone so this will do until a nicer tpu one comes out.

Got mine yesterday. I like it but it peels up the corners of my Xtremeguard protector. I'm gonna try a thinner protector with it.

OEM S-View Cover for 9.50$ !

There has been drastic drop in the price for almost 84%, lol. How come the initial price was 60$, that's a fortune for such case.. My job here is done.:angel:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...&qid=1370119183&sr=8-1&keywords=galaxy+s-view

Looks really shady...

Wonder if this would work with a glass screen protector?

I don't think those $10 ones are real.
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Probably fake. They're still $60 on samsung.com.
http://m.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EF-CI950BBESTA

Yes, most likely fake, its sold by "TopEDepot" not even Samsung

JaeKay said:
Yes, most likely fake, its sold by "TopEDepot" not even Samsung
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Samsung Galaxy S4 S-View Flip Cover Folio Case (Black)
by Samsung
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Product Description
Color: black
From the Manufacturer
Samsung Galaxy S4 S-View Flip Cover Folio Case (Black)
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BW0XZN6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Only Accept Genuine Samsung Products
Beware of Imitations! All authentic Samsung products will have a holographic sticker visible on the product packaging signifying that you have purchased genuine Samsung product. If you receive a product and the sticker is non-existent, has been removed or the packaging appears to have been tampered with, please report this to Amazon immediately.
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Well if it's not, Amazon is allowing a significant ammount of false advertising!!

FYI,
just did some research on this seller and found out that the same seller was selling fake griffin iphone cases. And I'd say this s view cover is also fake.
No harm taking chances though, as amazon has great buyer protection.
Cheers.

Rakcoon said:
FYI,
just did some research on this seller and found out that the same seller was selling fake griffin iphone cases. And I'd say this s view cover is also fake.
No harm taking chances though, as amazon has great buyer protection.
Cheers.
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You are correct about the complaints regarding the Griffin, however, there are as many postings that indicate the case is original and one alleging to be by persons who worked for Griffin, and apparently believe they are real. WHO KNOWS, and what in the world is Amazon still selling them as advertised when supposedly fake cases are being supplied.??

Someone just posted a video in this section which shows his "OEM" cover puts the phone in S-View mode when the cover is folded back against the phone. Also, his cover has "Samsung" printed on the front top. Neither mine nor the pictures on Amazon have this. Pretty sure the $9.00 are knock-offs (with a magnet problem).
Rich

Eh, I ordered two of them, one to keep brand new for resale with the device in a year and the other to swap between it with the aftermarket wireless receiver in it and the upcoming OEM wireless charging cover.... if it sucks, I'll take it up with Amazon, but I've always wanted one just not the price tag associated with it! I only paid a couple $20's more than the MSRP of the S View cover for the phone itself!
I'll gladly report back with my findings - I'll even bring it in to the local BBY and fit both to compare
EDIT - just received the cases, and they are, in fact, FAKE AS FUUUUUUUUUUU

If you look at amazon now, the s-view case and the flip case are under $10 plus free shipping. And they are Samsung OEM. Shows original price as $59.95.
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I wouldn't pay $10 for an authentic one, lol.
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so cheap... confirm is oem.. china sites alot.

elflip88 said:
I wouldn't pay $10 for an authentic one, lol.
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Then you're in the wrong thread and posting unnecessarily - but thanks for your OPINION! We were all very interested in reading it!
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gonna be as fake as dolly parton's boobies, lol.
10 bucks for oem when retail is 59.99, even if it cost 10 bucks to make there is no way the wholesale of that is gonna be that cheap that is unless the guy is in the business of losing money lmao.
either way I'm curious to see what they look like when they come in haha.

galaxy808 said:
gonna be as fake as dolly parton's boobies, lol.
10 bucks for oem when retail is 59.99, even if it cost 10 bucks to make there is no way the wholesale of that is gonna be that cheap that is unless the guy is in the business of losing money lmao.
either way I'm curious to see what they look like when they come in haha.
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They will look just like the $59 ones because they are being sold by Samsung... Manufacturer is Samsung.. They are the same thing.
That's like saying the s4 sold on the same site by Samsung is somehow a cheap knockoff. Do an amazon search of galaxy s4 s-view.
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wotandsdwys said:
They will look just like the $59 ones because they are being sold by Samsung... Manufacturer is Samsung.. They are the same thing.
That's like saying the s4 sold on the same site by Samsung is somehow a cheap knockoff. Do an amazon search of galaxy s4 s-view.
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wellllllllllllll....... let me correct some things you just said - this is NOT being sold by Samsung, it's being sold by "TopEDepot," whoever the F that is, it's a vendor on Amazon, read: NOT Samsung. The seller is claiming it is made by Samsung, but we'll all soon find out how true that is, I guess!
EDIT - just received the cases, and they are, in fact, FAKE AS FUUUUUUUUUUU
No OEM Samsung product ever says "Galaxy S IV" on it, not to mention how poorly made the back cover is and the SAMSUNG logo on the back looks like a crappy screen print on the junk cover.... Starting a claim with Amazon to get my money back, oh well, it was worth a shot! I'm loving my S Charging wireless charging battery cover anyways, so it's no big deal, most likely wasn't going to use the S View cover much if at all!

[Q] Galaxy Note 3 leather back housing for Galaxy S4

Do you know any place that is selling a back housing for the S4, that looks like the back of the note 3?

You asking a product that non existent. Most of those manufacturers even don't know how it feels and most of them no ideas like this. Maybe in future, it really look possible because the same camera & led positions on back of S4
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pham818 said:
Do you know any place that is selling a back housing for the S4, that looks like the back of the note 3?
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I've been looking for back plate replacements lately as well. I specifically want a leather one.
I found this one on Amazon, but I want white: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...veASIN=B00CILRQO2&linkCode=shr&tag=guttcom-20

hmm alright, thanks!

There's one here, not real leather though.

Flashmore said:
There's one here, not real leather though.
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The one on Note 3 isn't real leather as well

jujuburi said:
The one on Note 3 isn't real leather as well
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do you prefer s4 or ip5?

me too
Patiently waiting for some company to make an S4 version of the stitched Note3 back cover... :crying:
I've had this 'faux leather/chrome trim' case for a month; and it's a bit better than the black plastic version someone posted above (had that one too) - ebay search: "Silver Frame Black PU Leather Battery Door Back Cover Case For Galaxy S4 i9500"

yeah, this would be nice :good:

GollyGeeWillikers said:
Patiently waiting for some company to make an S4 version of the stitched Note3 back cover... :crying:
I've had this 'faux leather/chrome trim' case for a month; and it's a bit better than the black plastic version someone posted above (had that one too) - ebay search: "Silver Frame Black PU Leather Battery Door Back Cover Case For Galaxy S4 i9500"
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This thread has it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471333
Not exactly the same, but close to it.
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The note 3 has been out for a while now. Anyone seen any backs for the S4?

http://www.fonearena.com/blog/94893...-s4-mini-go-black-with-faux-leather-back.html

I don't really care if it looks identical to the official one, I just want a backplate with a better grip (without having to resort to cases.) So far I've only been able to find cheap Chinese/Taiwanese crap where the "leather" sticker starts to peel off in a week. I would've thought that Samsung releasing "faux-leather" back on Note 3 would be a kick in 3rd-party accessory market.

Chahk said:
I don't really care if it looks identical to the official one, I just want a backplate with a better grip (without having to resort to cases.) So far I've only been able to find cheap Chinese/Taiwanese crap where the "leather" sticker starts to peel off in a week. I would've thought that Samsung releasing "faux-leather" back on Note 3 would be a kick in 3rd-party accessory market.
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Any links to which you've bought to know to stay away from? Thanks!!
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Elloco305 said:
Any links to which you've bought to know to stay away from? Thanks!!
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I haven't actually purchased any, but reviews on Amazon (1 and 2 star ones) usually tell you what to not buy.

Chahk said:
I haven't actually purchased any, but reviews on Amazon (1 and 2 star ones) usually tell you what to not buy.
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Yeah I get you. Thanks though. we need leather backs asap lol
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faux leather will come in different colors like white:
oh, no links jet. will add later

I have found a marketplace that sells them and have ordered one direct from S. Korea. Keep your eyes on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646803&page=5
I self-appointed myself as the guinea pig in the purchase after I found a seller, so I'm asking that no one else order one until I can confirm that it is, indeed, the real deal. I estimate that I should have the back plate by, at the latest, mid next week due to EMS shipping and by it going through customs.

liqwidzero said:
I have found a marketplace that sells them and have ordered one direct from S. Korea. Keep your eyes on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646803&page=5
I self-appointed myself as the guinea pig in the purchase after I found a seller, so I'm asking that no one else order one until I can confirm that it is, indeed, the real deal. I estimate that I should have the back plate by, at the latest, mid next week due to EMS shipping and by it going through customs.
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Awesome, keep us posted!
The site mentions $14.xx though, is this in Euro?

Battery cover

Hi guys! I really like my good old sensation, so I am going to renew it, first of all I want to buy a good battery cover.
Years ago I bought one from Ebay but it was not like the original one, it was cheap plastic...
Anyone know where can I buy an original cover? There are too many "fake" one on ebay, I guess.

Reznap678 said:
Hi guys! I really like my good old sensation, so I am going to renew it, first of all I want to buy a good battery cover.
Years ago I bought one from Ebay but it was not like the original one, it was cheap plastic...
Anyone know where can I buy an original cover? There are too many "fake" one on ebay, I guess.
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Hello Reznap678,
You can buy the original battery cover from here: http://www.expansys-usa.com/s.aspx?search=htc sensation
You can also buy on this website the original cover for Sensation XE ( it will fit on your HTC Sensation )
Hope I helped.
Dominik

I just bought that one
Code:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00ECEVPX6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
will post again when it arrives.

Two days ago the case arrived, to be fair, it looked good, but it´s complete plastic and was broken. Had to send it back.

Neoby said:
Two days ago the case arrived, to be fair, it looked good, but it´s complete plastic and was broken. Had to send it back.
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That is why I posted above the link where Reznap678 can buy the original battery cover for the HTC Sensation/XE. I bought mine from EXPANSYS, which works with HTC to sell their products. If you go to the original HTC Store, and you add any product you want to their cart and go to checkout - it will direct you to EXPANSYS, which will handle your order and send you the product that you paid for. It is a little bit more expensive then buying it from Amazon or any other source, but it is the original one. I don't have any guarantee when buying on EBAY, AMAZON or any other source that the battery cover that I am buying is the original one. I ordered the same battery cover from EXPANSYS and nothing wrong with it. It feels great, solid and it fits perfect. I have this white snow edition cover for about 1 year and a half and it's awesome.

Google Bumper Case for Google Nexus 4

My second, non-genuine, (although sold as genuine ), bumper case, has split in a few places, and as I'm not ready to replace the handset yet, I thought I'd try and locate a genuine replacement. Expansys are selling them via Ebay for £5.99 delivered, but I checked Expansys direct and they are selling them for £4.99 delivered, so guess where I ordered it from? These things are getting as rare as hen's teeth!
Genuine Google Bumper Case for Nexus 4/

tharweb said:
My second, non-genuine, (although sold as genuine ), bumper case, has split in a few places, and as I'm not ready to replace the handset yet, I thought I'd try and locate a genuine replacement. Expansys are selling them via Ebay for £5.99 delivered, but I checked Expansys direct and they are selling them for £4.99 delivered, so guess where I ordered it from? These things are getting as rare as hen's teeth!
Genuine Google Bumper Case for Nexus 4/
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Did you get it? How's it?
I'm got one from eBay and using it since 3-4 months. It's still holding up good :good:

I haven't received it yet. I'll update the thread when I do. My first original lasted about 6 months but the non genuine one only lasted a month before it split. Hoping this fairs better.
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Bumper arrived today. It is genuine, it has an official hologram on the back of the case like my first one. My Nexus looks like new again. I just hope it lasts as long as the last one.
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tharweb said:
Bumper arrived today. It is genuine, it has an official hologram on the back of the case like my first one. My Nexus looks like new again. I just hope it lasts as long as the last one.
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Nice... I too got one from eBay (in India) some 3-4 months ago for around 10-11$. It's still is good condition.
It's also genuine and was from Malaysia (is I remember it correctly)...
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bumper case save my nx4.thanks god i have one