I love plastic....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXX_35xy8Rc
And once more I say METAL SCRATCHES are way way ugly than PLASTIC SCRATCHES...
HTC M8 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCX3qNtzGzI
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NOTE 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRHTlUvpvQE
So samsung, don't change the build to "premium metal", the build of my note 3 pretty much good or better than any premium phone, I love it.
Phones are not made to drop.
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midyat47 said:
Phones are not made to drop.
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of course its not made for drop, but sometime s**t happened.
I agree with op. The iPhone 5 looks like crap once it's has a few scratches and there are more ways to scratch a phone than just dropping it.
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I agree, and with Samsung's recent change to the back cover it looks really good!
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Phones are not made to drop.
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Lol I suppose not many things are made to drop lol
And with the crapfone.... You can't even change the balback cover, so your stuck with a messy looking phone
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Before I upgraded to ICS, call echoing would not exist. Now, whenever I call someone they complain about an echo unless I take the phone out of the case. I have tried an Otterbox, two different Casemate Pop cases and a silicone case, all with the same issue. I am on stock everything. Any fixes?
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You might try a really thin TPU case. You can find some good-quality ones for ~$10 on Amazon. I got a decent (but thick) TPU from Amazon for $3 a few weeks back. If it really just doesn't work and it's definitely the case causing it, maybe try something like Ghost Armor?
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Before I upgraded to ICS, call echoing would not exist. Now, whenever I call someone they complain about an echo unless I take the phone out of the case. I have tried an Otterbox, two different Casemate Pop cases and a silicone case, all with the same issue. I am on stock everything. Any fixes?
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Don't use stock.
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xcrazydx said:
Don't use stock.
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I don't plan on rooting my phone just to get rid of one annoyance.
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Then get over it and accept the consequence of your decision
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I don't plan on rooting my phone just to get rid of one annoyance.
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Well deal with it, then.
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xcrazydx said:
Well deal with it, then.
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I can't see how the only fix is to root. It simply doesn't make sense to me. It's like telling someone to bring 10 buckets of water to put out a lit match.
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Well if its on stock and you have played with settings either cut a bigger hole in the case for the mic or root
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Well if its on stock and you have played with settings either cut a bigger hole in the case for the mic or root
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Bigger hole. That's actually a good suggestion. I've got a couple of these case mates lying around so I'll give it a try.
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I can't see how the only fix is to root. It simply doesn't make sense to me. It's like telling someone to bring 10 buckets of water to put out a lit match.
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Why the objection to rooting? A few tweaks or a custom ROM might fix you right up. Otherwise, yeah, try that Ghost Armor stuff, cut a bigger hole in the case or learn to live with it. Returning to stock is easy, and flash counters can be reset...
T.J. Bender said:
Why the objection to rooting? A few tweaks or a custom ROM might fix you right up. Otherwise, yeah, try that Ghost Armor stuff, cut a bigger hole in the case or learn to live with it. Returning to stock is easy, and flash counters can be reset...
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Multiple reasons.
1) I'm too intimidated by reports of people getting bricked and having to factory reset
2) This is my only android device plus my only means of contact so I'm not willing to even experiment with something I don't know
These may seem like stupid reasons because everyone here is a root user, but I'm someone who usually manages to mess up every piece of technology I touch, either software or hardware wise. I've had this phone for 6 months without even one scratch on the screen, so I'm doing surprisingly well by my standards.
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So your Murphy huh lol
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Illnevertell said:
So your Murphy huh lol
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I'm pretty much the Steve Urkel of technology.
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I'm pretty much the Steve Urkel of technology.
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Hahaha
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Have you tried turning noise cancellation off?
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I'm on stock ICS rooted and I get the same issue but only when i'm on speaker phone and my case is a Otterbox defender.
I haven't tried any other case because I haven't seen any with a belt clip as yet.
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I'm on stock ICS rooted and I get the same issue but only when i'm on speaker phone and my case is a Otterbox defender.
I haven't tried any other case because I haven't seen any with a belt clip as yet.
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I noticed that when I partially cover the bottom mic with the case off I get the echo. So I'm gonna take illnevertell's advice and cut a larger hole for the mic.
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im not sure if were on the same level with your username. but you'll know if we are. nice name ;P
sly-tendencies said:
I'm pretty much the Steve Urkel of technology.
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Wouldnt the Steve Urkel of technology be a good thing he built a dancing robot!
Bruno2123 said:
Wouldnt the Steve Urkel of technology be a good thing he built a dancing robot!
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Good point
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Still Don't have a N4 but i think i found a case that keeps the sexiness and offers a little protection. but, It's in china
CASE
Thats sexy.... And cheap
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Thats sexy.... And cheap
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let me know if u get it. I want to see if you can see the dot pattern through it.
Ordered I'll review it when it comes in
I've already received shipping confirmation with a teaching number... So far so good
Sexy case. I'm just wary on possible scuffs it may make. Anyway subscribing and awaiting feedback
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Very nice case, I'm waiting for your feedback
As it's a low price, I can order another one when there'll be scuff on it.
That's exactly what I was looking for! I ordered two.
I would stay away from any hard plastic cases as it VERY easy to scratch and crack.
I stopped using these cases after my Samsung Behold. I had one on my phone... My phone fell out of my pocket and this case broke off -___-
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Zainiak said:
let me know if u get it. I want to see if you can see the dot pattern through it.
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You won't be able to
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Yes you will.
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I bought one I figured for 4 bucks shipped its worth the gamble.
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There's been more than 25 of those things sold since I posted. They should pay me!
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Jefferyrbrown1983 said:
I bought one I figured for 4 bucks shipped its worth the gamble.
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Lol you have probably done more for them then they could do for themselves. U should get yours free at least lol:thumbup:
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Jefferyrbrown1983 said:
Lol you have probably done more for them then they could do for themselves. U should get yours free at least lol:thumbup:
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No kidding!
Please post pics of this case once you get it!
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has anyone tried the KaysCase one on amazon? I wouldn't mind buying it if it's similar to the ringke slim.
kattara said:
Please post pics of this case once you get it!
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No problemo
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toiday said:
I would stay away from any hard plastic cases as it VERY easy to scratch and crack.
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I have been using hard plastic cases for two years, and so far so good. There are no scratch/scuff marks that I can make out. Of course the user experience will depend heavily on the quality of the plastic, but that's the case for all cases.
The Galaxy S4 may be plastic(which is an advantage imo) but it got a lot less scuffs and dings compared to the iPhone 5.
http://www.naldotech.com/galaxy-s4-vs-iphone-5-drop-test-2/
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What do you think guys?which one fared better?
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It's pretty lame to compare metal to plastic. I'm sorry bud but plastic always will win in a drop test :banghead:
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Seriously? Then why people fight metal vs plastic? So plastic fares better on drop tests and also fares better on scratches.so...
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Becool0130 said:
It's pretty lame to compare metal to plastic. I'm sorry bud but plastic always will win in a drop test :banghead:
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Hence why I prefer plastic. So much tradeoffs for gorgeous looks, for me it's not worth it. Even when I used to have HTC, I really liked the plastic build and would easily prefer it over the One's design IMHO.
http://www.zoarah.com/motomo-ino-metal-case-for-galaxy-s4.html
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http://www.zoarah.com/motomo-ino-metal-case-for-galaxy-s4.html
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Looks nice first time I've seen that one
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Ugly how it fits on they should have just made a battery back cover
undecided about this. I like it but at the same time I don't..looks like it makes the S4 into an iphone
The bumper look nice.thinking of getting 1
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I'm gonna order the write one
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Would love to see some pics when you get it
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't metal cases interfere with cell signal?
New clear uag case for s4 and will combo it with green battery cover
http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/maverick-galaxy-s4
http://m.ebay.com/itm/390662554992?nav=VI&sbk=1
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Oh that's cool. I think we have the same battery cover. I have lime green on currently from the 6 pack on Amazon. My fre back is clear too so similar concept.
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Looks nice. I assume the clear plastic doesn't have the matte finish of the colored UAGs, which will make the case a little bit slipperier.
The interior back doesn't have a layer of shock-absorbing rubber. I wonder if the case will be thinner as a result.
Camboteav said:
New clear uag case for s4 and will combo it with green battery cover
http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/maverick-galaxy-s4
http://m.ebay.com/itm/390662554992?nav=VI&sbk=1
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Any pics? I want to see how close the green matches. Did it snap together good like the stock battery cover?
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Camboteav said:
Any pics? I want to see how close the green matches. Did it snap together good like the stock battery cover?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507488
Color is true to the Amazon color. IPod touch camera sucks. Snaps on flush and perfect with no issues and same clearance as official battery cover.
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Thanks
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I saw this a couple of days ago. I'll probably pick one up. Please post pictures when yours arrives.
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Camboteav said:
Thanks
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Definitely will
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Got mine today and it's really nice. It'll be the last one I buy for my S4
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Finally got it in! Awesome case! I got a blue battery cover too. Will take pics of that also. Only downside is that this case is so much harder to get on/off. The black long sides do not flex as much as my black uag case but that's not a biggie for me cause it looks awesome and is protected like all other uag cases!
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Camboteav said:
Finally got it in! Awesome case! I got a blue battery cover too. Will take pics of that also. Only downside is that this case is so much harder to get on/off. The black long sides do not flex as much as my black uag case but that's not a biggie for me cause it looks awesome and is protected like all other uag cases!
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Is the clear plastic smooth or textured? I wish it didn't have the honeycomb design.
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Is the clear plastic smooth or textured? I wish it didn't have the honeycomb design.
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Smooth from the outside. Honeycomb is inside for shock absorption. I like the Honeycomb!
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the honeycomb gives a reptile/crocodile skin type of look that probably won't go well with a brushed aluminum or carbon fiber battery cover. plus it makes the case look hazy/frosted in certain angles. thanks for posting pics of it. :good:
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Smooth from the outside. Honeycomb is inside for shock absorption. I like the Honeycomb!
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Aluminum will kill your cell signal and Real carbon fiber will kill you nfc
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Camboteav said:
Aluminum will kill your cell signal and Real carbon fiber will kill you nfc
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speaking of NFC...how is NFC with these UAG cases?
Camboteav said:
Aluminum will kill your cell signal and Real carbon fiber will kill you nfc
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No issues whatsoever
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Oh this is so incredibly badass.. I've already had the white case for a month now, but I may just have to order this one anyway.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQMMYP6/ref=cm_sw_su_dp
that one right?
drifterrolly said:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQMMYP6/ref=cm_sw_su_dp
that one right?
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Well I got mine directly from uag. I know amazon has fakes sometimes. There is a whole thread about the Amazon ones. So it's up to you if you want to take that chance.
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Better pic in some better light
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