Hi all. I've been searching everywhere for a white matte battery door replacement for the S4 and it's very difficult to find. I found a black one from KHOMO but I feel that it wouldn't look too good on the white S4. If anyone has found one, can you please post a link? Thanks. ?
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An alternate method would be to grab a matte back protector (ie. Ghost armor matte). Have it for my original back cover and very satisfied.
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Rakcoon said:
An alternate method would be to grab a matte back protector (ie. Ghost armor matte). Have it for my original back cover and very satisfied.
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Thanks for the tip! Ther Ghost armor matte makes the black phone look really cool! :good:
What do you guys think how long it will take for the OEM faux leather backcover to be available on ebay or other phone parts sellers?
I want one really bad:cyclops:
I just decided to go with an ultra thin matte case. I'm content about my decision ?
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I took battery door off and sprayed it with a few light coats of white plasti dip. Matte white is slick. Protects from scratches and when I get tired of it I can peel it off and spray another color.
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Is anyone using a bumper style case, if so any recommendations.
Found this on ebay
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171033319169
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I think this one looks good. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Alum...axy-S4-SIV-i9500-Free-shipping/894804372.html
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rubberized?
I'm interested in a bumper as well but I'd prefer a rubber one, similar to the one iPhone 4 got after the Antennagate scandal.
RE: Aluminium Bumper
I just received mine after ordering it last week and it fits pretty well. Looks a few nano-meters off at some places and build quality i'd put at 8.5/10 but for a bumper under $15 i'd say go for it.
Also i got the silver brushed aluminium one and based on the design quality, id say the blue one would get scuffed pretty easily.
Hope this helped...if it did you know where the thanks button is :cyclops:
Trying to find the perfect bumper
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Is anyone using a bumper style case, if so any recommendations.
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I ordered and received three different ones from Amazon:
rooCASE
Photive Hybrid
Poetic
All three of these are EXACTLY the same. No difference at all. So, if you want one of these, order the cheapest one.
I also ordered a couple others, which have not yet been received:
Case Square
KaysCase
I hope that these other two will be softer. The top ones are harder plastic.
UPDATE - These two are a little softer, but both have a cutout on one of the corners for a strap, which makes damage more likely if you drop it. I've stuck with the first models above, and been happy. One thing I especially like is that these bumpers aren't slick, so they very slightly stick in your pocket, making it so that they won't fall out unless you pull them out - nice.
With my S2 I used to have the Neo Hybrid EX bumper, and that was the perfect bumper - silicone inside, harder plastic outside. Spigen didn't make this for the S3, so we probably won't see it for the S4 either, unfortunately.
i ordered the grey Aluminum one last night. ill be lucky to get it in like 3 weeks. haha
This would look similar to those you see here G.lider aluminum bumper
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This would look similar to those you see here G.lider aluminum bumper
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the G.LIDER one looks best imo
Waiting for SGP lumi bumper
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I got this one in red it does the job and buttons are a lot easier to get to than my hard cover case
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=370815234491
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Ive got an aluminium one the silver one its really nice I love it.
I'm waiting on mine...
this is what i got
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BYGB2ZG/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have the metal aluminum bumper from eBay it's pretty fresh and not expensive
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Got my bumper case and im loving it... once i can get a camera ill post pic of the ine i have
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Got my bumper case and im loving it... once i can get a camera ill post pic of the ine i have
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Any update? I am thinking of getting the same case
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Any update? I am thinking of getting the same case
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Sorry still wasnt able to get pics...but love it... u know the bumper cases for iphone or even the nexus 4 its exactly the same... no back like the others.. just straight bumper... i would say get it if ur like me. No bulkyness and alkost naked but still protected a bit
Yep just ordered one.. thanks!
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http://www.ebay.ca/itm/221230631883...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
im waiting for this to come in the mail. does anyone have experience with this case. i mainly bought it for the finger grips and that it has rubber buttons. it doesnt have a name brand tho
hey guys im looking for wet screen protectors what are they called besides wet application ? any brands to focus on? thanks! got one applied it so nice but when i put it in my jeans it came off and became dusty! so i need anotyher one (the first one i got for my cousin for free but hes out of town for a while and i cant get in contact with him) where can i get one for 'cheap' i already have the back so i wouldnt mind the front i could look on electronicBay but dont know the technical name to it!
http://www.xtremeguard.com/ or http://www.skinomi.com/
The ones from xtremeguard are really inexpensive but the ones from skinomi are much better.
http://bit.ly/13WGwxD
thanks! i actually didnt google i just searched ebay for wet screen protector
Go xtremegaurd get 60% off with coupon code COASTER.
I love my Xtremegaurd on my Nexus 4
From my experience, Skinomi are pretty wrinkly looking. Xtremeguard, while much clearer, if you dont get it on just right it will lift.
Bestskinsever is honestly the best wet screen protector hands down
BSE for me as well (from previous use, not on my N4)...
http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin-glossy
http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin-matte
Is the matte also wet application?
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Yes, BSE are wet-application SPs
Zagg. been using the invisible shield for a while. its very protective and unnoticeable.
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Yes, BSE are wet-application SPs
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I've used the regular ones and really like them but have no experience with the matte have you tried it?
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I've used the regular ones and really like them but have no experience with the matte have you tried it?
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No, I think they've only just released them as it's the first time I've seen them on their site
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I've used the regular ones and really like them but have no experience with the matte have you tried it?
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I ordered the total body bumper optimized matte body skin..the front screen protector is the glossy finish, but the sides and back are matte material. Honestly, the glossy sides and back looks way better then the matte material, and also the glossy gives a better grip. IMO, go for the bestskinsever total body gloss protectors..those are the best
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Just wanted to show off the OEM case that Samsung sells on their website. This was $21 on amazon with prime, or $29 on samsung.com ($14.99 with the 50% off coupon). Looks great, fits great, and is listed as able to fit with the galaxy multimedia dock with case on. Buttons feel great and case comes on and off very easy. The white backing is a matte pearl white and all the cutouts are perfect.
the white case looks really great with the white phone, you almost cant tell its a case
thanks for the pictures! will be picking one up today in white :good:
it's a nice case but I think I rather have just a bumper the back makes it look awkward even though it tries to mimic the original rear cover...
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it's a nice case but I think I rather have just a bumper the back makes it look awkward even though it tries to mimic the original rear cover...
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Thanks for your opinion, to each their own.
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I have the bright blue one. They really are very nice looking and well fitting cases. I love the look and feel of the case. Not quite enough protection for me as a daily driver though, so I don't use it that often.
I have the dark navy one for the black phone. I like it a lot.
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just got mine, best case ive used for the s4 hands down! wont be using my sgp neo hybrid anymore.
I got the Navy blue on my white S4. This will be my daily case from now on unless i need the extra juice then I'd slap my Anker 5200 with my white hyperion case on it.
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I have the dark navy on my black s4 and really like it, does anybody have a glass protector with this case? Hows the fitting if so?
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I have the dark navy on my black s4 and really like it, does anybody have a glass protector with this case? Hows the fitting if so?
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It fit with my glas.tr perfectly
Do you have direct link of it on amazon ? Is there a black version ?
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Do you have direct link of it on amazon ? Is there a black version ?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BUIG6E0
Navy blue is as close you will get to black though.
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I have a navy blue one for $20 plus shipping im willing to let go of. Not close enough to black for me but awesome case! PM me. I bought it from the samsung store 5 days ago.
I prefer black why they didnt made any black
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what is the lightest case for our n4? i have a nillkin frosted case but it added a significant weight to it. so significant that i strained my pinky that supports the phone when i hold it with one hand. i would go naked but i place my phone on the table often so i want to protect it atleast from scratches at the back glass. thanks
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I can say Poetic Borderline.
Rearth Slim or Hybrid.
Definitely Rearth Slim...
Get a dbrand skin protects the back from all kinds of scratches.
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Get a dbrand skin protects the back from all kinds of scratches.
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This works great. However, in my case it eventually started to peel just enough to about me. So I put my bunker back on also so there's no way to peel at the edges.
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Hello, I have a Nexus 5 black version.
The phone is great but I have scratches in the rubber material. Can I repair it? I tried to paint the spot with matte black but I can see the difference.
Thank you.
You can't repair it. But you can cover it with a skin...
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Anyone know if you can just rub the rubber coat off? I might consider that in the future if my N5 gets scratched up pretty bad.
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You can always buy a brand new "OEM" back cover for about $30. Check online and see.
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its not rubber, its rubberized plastic.