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[Q] Rear microphone hole?

Hey, getting a T-Mobile G2 soon and am looking on eBay for a case.
One thing I've noticed with the original HTC hard shell case and the Case-Mate Barely There case is that there's a little hole above the loudspeaker slit, while the cheapo $2 cases etc don't.
I can't seem to find a corresponding hole/port on the phone itself (just based on pictures off reviews, don't actually have the phone in my hand yet).
Normally I'd just get the official case but it's OOS everywhere I've looked. Probably going to go with the Case-Mate Barely There but I'd like to just save a few bucks with a cheap generic case, though if this will affect some noise-cancelling system or something I'll go for the casemate.
What is that hole/port?
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Also have one more question: is the beveled edge existent on the generic ebay cases, and will that severely affect the usability of the keyboard? If it does affect the kb then the case-mate it is
Thanks

Let me rephrase the question then- does anyone's G2/DZ actually have a hole/port in that area?
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Desire Z here and same as the pic you showed - no hole there.
EDIT: Never been a fan of the hard shell cases but i tried one of the cheap ones on ebay as well. Does not effect typing at all but when ur lying down with the phone above you, the added weight can cause the top half to fold down...

The hole is there for the internal wifi/data antenna if you will...If you have the phone connected to wifi and place your finger on your phone where the hole would be on the case connectivity goes down. I have a TMO hard shell case and it has a hole as well.

Smasher9a said:
Desire Z here and same as the pic you showed - no hole there.
EDIT: Never been a fan of the hard shell cases but i tried one of the cheap ones on ebay as well. Does not effect typing at all but when ur lying down with the phone above you, the added weight can cause the top half to fold down...
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Thanks for the reply.
iirc the hinge falling was an issue with earlier devices- does the phone do that without the case on? I can't imagine a top half weighing just several grams doing that... but maybe that's because of the hinge's design?
BTTRDYZ said:
The hole is there for the internal wifi/data antenna if you will...If you have the phone connected to wifi and place your finger on your phone where the hole would be on the case connectivity goes down. I have a TMO hard shell case and it has a hole as well.
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Intriguing. The antenna being so concentrated on such a small area seems quite odd, but that's one of the only plausible explanations.
Either way I sprung for the Case-Mate Barely There That has the hole so no worries.

Custom Holster For Honor X2 and TPU Case

Heres my latest creation with a thift store find (I don't know what the black thing was made for but it was almost the same size as the phone and it was $.78), a needle and thread, and a laptop bag strap to make the holster. I'm going to stetch one more piece at bottom on both sides.
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Nice ... looks professional and very usable. Better then the one they sell on amazon. Nice job. Next step mass production for all the other X2 owners

That's my dream. Phablet holsters. Only one out and it is not stylish.

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Looks nicely done! I will usually carry mine in a waist pouch but that's obviously only viable during the weekends. Fortunately the X2 still fits in my pant's back pocket (when I'm walking) and the front pocket (when I needed to sit down).
"What's that bulge in your pants? Are you just happy to see me or is that an X2?"

tweety889 said:
Looks nicely done! I will usually carry mine in a waist pouch but that's obviously only viable during the weekends. Fortunately the X2 still fits in my pant's back pocket (when I'm walking) and the front pocket (when I needed to sit down).
"What's that bulge in your pants? Are you just happy to see me or is that an X2?"
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HAHAHA Good One!!! X2 Jokes

I bought one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q7MFAKU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00
Its a bit of a tight fit when you first get it, but it really only needs an extra millimeter or two of width to make it perfect. I took mine to my local shoe repair guy who stretched it for me, and now it's perfect! It's a great case too. The fact that it can swivel and come off the belt clip has turned out to be really important since the phone is so big.

dfsteen said:
I bought one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q7MFAKU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00
Its a bit of a tight fit when you first get it, but it really only needs an extra millimeter or two of width to make it perfect. I took mine to my local shoe repair guy who stretched it for me, and now it's perfect! It's a great case too. The fact that it can swivel and come off the belt clip has turned out to be really important since the phone is so big.
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Does it just have enough space for the phone without a TPU on it or can it have a TPU.

mtyler7807 said:
Does it just have enough space for the phone without a TPU on it or can it have a TPU.
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Well, It's pretty tight, but it loosens up with use, and you could probably get a tpu on in it if you stretch it a bit more.

dfsteen said:
Well, It's pretty tight, but it loosens up with use, and you could probably get a tpu on in it if you stretch it a bit more.
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I'll give it a shot. I like having backups for everything in my arsenal for the phone just incase something breaks. I bought a lcd screen and keeping it on the shelf in the event I break it. $56.00 dollars for it on aliexpress, you can't go wrong for the phone for that price. I'd rather fix it myself, then send it back to china and wait 2-3 months or get it back at all.

Metal Case For Galaxy S6

Hello guys, i was wondering if anyone tried or found a metal case or atleast a case that has a metal back for the galaxy s6.
The reason im asking is because i got a magnetic car mount and i dont want to stick the metal plate on the back of my phone, or the cover since it will look ugly. Thats why i am searching for a cover that already has a metal back and that should solve my problem. :good:

Saafir said:
I would think a metal case would interfere with wireless charging and signal. But I am just a dumb white guy soo
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Yeah it might if it was all metal, but im asking if there is any case out there that may have atleast the back made from metal. Thanks

These moshi cases have the back side of aluminum http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moshi-iGlaz...665847?hash=item43ea5b6077:g:56YAAOSwFNZW0L6S

I have a case with metal all around the boarder and it kills GPS. Great case otherwise...

The Motomo's are Metal aluminium cases which works very good and protects phone from bad damages.
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Except aluminum won't work to stick to magnets
I just use a tight fitting plastic case like Spigen and stick the magnet inside the case. Since it's tight it holds the plate in the same place between the case and the phone.

Saafir said:
I would think a metal case would interfere with wireless charging and signal. But I am just a dumb white guy soo
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oae08 said:
Yeah it might if it was all metal, but im asking if there is any case out there that may have atleast the back made from metal. Thanks
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ruze said:
Except aluminum won't work to stick to magnets
I just use a tight fitting plastic case like Spigen and stick the magnet inside the case. Since it's tight it holds the plate in the same place between the case and the phone.
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Metal back would interfere and hinder, if not completely block, the wireless charging. Personally, I wouldn't want to stick a magnet to my phone even with an intermediate material between the two.

I was thinking for the same magnetic, but changed my mind and went with plastic power case

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Hai

Covers for audio jack and type-c

Hello, I'm searching for covers for audio jack and type-c ports. As long as I don't use them at all I don't want the dust to get in.
So, first I would like to have some plastic (I suppose) covers (just the covers) to use them with my Samsung Clear View Standing Cover.
Secondly, one case that have the covers.
Any suggestions, please?
Thanks,
Bill

Offhand the Otterbox Commuter is the only case I can think of that has port flaps.
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The Zizo ION also has flaps for USB C and headphone jack. Doesn't really show in their amazon pics but it does have them. Was honestly surprised

bill_viper said:
Hello, I'm searching for covers for audio jack and type-c ports. As long as I don't use them at all I don't want the dust to get in.
So, first I would like to have some plastic (I suppose) covers (just the covers) to use them with my Samsung Clear View Standing Cover.
Secondly, one case that have the covers.
Any suggestions, please?
Thanks,
Bill
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Good question, some plugs would be nice. In the meantime perhaps use this.
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I bought these if anyone is interested. When I receive I'll let you know and post the feedback.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.de/ulk/itm/263850233367

Otterbox from amazon https://www.amazon.com/Otterbox-Com...id=1535554538&sr=1-2&keywords=otterbox+note+9
and armadillotek from amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FZQRN38

I bought plugs off amazon. as I just use wireless charging in my home and car. they cost a couple of quid

mike.jenkins said:
I bought plugs off amazon. as I just use wireless charging in my home and car. they cost a couple of quid
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Check out the Armdadillo Case, they're legit and cover the ports well. I got the orange one, and so far its been great.

aint this phone water and dust proof?

destz0r said:
aint this phone water and dust proof?
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It's rated for water resistance & even then,don't count on Samsung backing up that claim.
Here's an excerpt from the Samsung US Warranty terms:
https://www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide/
What is not covered?
This Standard Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of the Product.
This Standard Limited Warranty does not cover: (a) defects or damage resulting from accident, misuse, abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage, exposure to liquid, moisture, dampness, sand or dirt, neglect, or unusual physical, electrical or electromechanical stress; (b) scratches, dents and cosmetic damage, ........................
TLDR:
Count on Samsung not covering repairs due to water intrusion.

grmcrkrs said:
Check out the Armdadillo Case, they're legit and cover the ports well. I got the orange one, and so far its been great.
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Did you make a review to share your thoughts yet?
They offered me cases to make reviews for them

rumbikrobo said:
I knew that the Otterbox looks cool but I got to say that the ArmadilloTek looks awesome as well. I love this grey/orange one.
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Can you use this case without the screen protector, or do they offer an option without it? I like the idea of using a case with covers for the USB-C and headphone ports but not with a built-in screen protector.

Dust Plugs:
https://www.amazon.com/PortPlugs-Pl...D=51SkdwW8%2BhL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
The headphone one doubles as a sim tray pin & super tiny shank

[suggestions] Best Case For A2

Hi guys, after some experience with different A2 cases, I want to recommend this one:
- Built-in attachment to the car magnetic phone holder.
- A ring to stabilize the phone on a table.
- covers the back cameras completely.
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In AliExpress the name of it is: Magnetic Metal Ring Case For Xiaomi A1 A2 mi 8 SE Phone Case Full Cover For Xiaomi mi8 SE A2 A1 Soft Silicone Shockproof Case
* I am not the seller nor getting any profit from this post, just received this case a month ago and I absolutely love it.

Real photos?

iEstuardo said:
Real photos?
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checkout the customer reviews section on AliExpress

Beware that the part with the stand and the magnetic area protrudes alot, too much for me at least, really afraid to bend the phone at the first occasion.

I bought it in red, they called it iron man case.. At first I thought it was metal back but it's all plastic.. Overall it's good and covers camera bump nicely
One thing I noticed is that my case is not magnetic at all.. Black square at back doesn't stick to any type of steel or metal.. I try to peel it off, to see if any glue under but nope it just plastic

Aziziamran said:
I bought it in red, they called it iron man case.. At first I thought it was metal back but it's all plastic.. Overall it's good and covers camera bump nicely
One thing I noticed is that my case is not magnetic at all.. Black square at back doesn't stick to any type of steel or metal.. I try to peel it off, to see if any glue under but nope it just plastic
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The metal part is supposed to be attached to a magnetic stand like car holders which have strong magnets. The case doesn't have any type of magnets. It's just metal.
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Damn, I should've gotten this one then. I got a different one cause I thought that metal part was a magnet and was afraid of GPS issues.