Any way to make 3rd party S-View cases work ? - Galaxy Note 4 Accessories

As the title says , I bought a cheap S view vase from eBay but it doesn't work. Apparently there needs to be some sort of pin or magnet on the case which isn't there on 3rd party cases ?

mahdibassam said:
As the title says , I bought a cheap S view vase from eBay but it doesn't work. Apparently there needs to be some sort of pin or magnet on the case which isn't there on 3rd party cases ?
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Got mine working fine using the instructions HERE. Use the Nadia kernel, the AEL done weird things to my button assignments.
Huge thanks to all involved.

No wonder why it doesn't work ! It's missing the pins :

They have some pins online but the key is getting the exact ones that samsung uses.

Eh it's not worth the hassle , coughed up the extra $$ and bought an original one. Looks sexy.

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[Q] Charging dock for desktop that fits with case

Hi
I'm looking for a dock now for two reasons, once is I got extra battery and I need charger for it and second is because its cool ;P
But I use case (double protection silicone + plastic) and all I find is those who fits the dhd with no cover.. :/
I cant believe that not most of the people use case protector so these stores would make atleast 1 dock that would fit it..
I also tried to contact about 20 different stores asking them if it would fit their dock and all said no
Can you please help me find 1?
That fits with case and of course can charge batteries..
Thanks,
Yarden
anybody?
don't be shy..
Same question here...
Ive had a really good look around Ebay but havent found any myself. Also quite interest...I believe its because the USB plug is not able to support the weight of the phone therefore, needed to sides to be supported as a result, these docks are made to the shape of the phone, without case.
I hate it but you are right..
I'll just build my own custom one.
mcjordan92 said:
I hate it but you are right..
I'll just build my own custom one.
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Then bring it in production, i'm sure it will be popular!

Dock + Case/Bumper

Hello,
First, I'm sorry if this was discussed in details somewhere. I have read a lot of threads in accessories these last days. Even though some threads were about this subject (example : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176767, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2200760), I haven't found the answer to my question. Moderators, feel free to move the thread, sorry if you have to.
To the point:
Basically my question is : Do we really have to choose between the dock and case/bumber? I would really love to be able to use both for obvious reasons (wireless charging and protection). I have found some cases that are supposed to fit the official dock, but according to users' reviews they are really bad and fragile (in addition to be ugly) : http://shop.brando.com/Simplism-Ultra-Thin-Cover-Set-for-Sony-Xperia-Z_p08858c1512d004.html or really bulky : http://shop.brando.com/Simplism-Flip-Note-Style-for-Sony-Xperia-Z_p8857c304d4.html
I would like to have something like the aluminium bumper : http://shop.brando.com/Sony-Xperia-Z-Metallic-Bumper_p8856c304d4.html
But with a charging pins cutout and a dock suitable for such a built. Probably a 3rd party kit : bumper + suitable dock sold with it.
Have anyone found something like this? Let's say no matter the price? Or some DIY is the only way so far? Would be really strange that no one on the market have thought about it...
Thanks!
SuperTraxer said:
Hello,
First, I'm sorry if this was discussed in details somewhere. I have read a lot of threads in accessories these last days. Even though some threads were about this subject (example : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176767, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2200760), I haven't found the answer to my question. Moderators, feel free to move the thread, sorry if you have to.
To the point:
Basically my question is : Do we really have to choose between the dock and case/bumber? I would really love to be able to use both for obvious reasons (wireless charging and protection). I have found some cases that are supposed to fit the official dock, but according to users' reviews they are really bad and fragile (in addition to be ugly) : http://shop.brando.com/Simplism-Ultra-Thin-Cover-Set-for-Sony-Xperia-Z_p08858c1512d004.html or really bulky : http://shop.brando.com/Simplism-Flip-Note-Style-for-Sony-Xperia-Z_p8857c304d4.html
I would like to have something like the aluminium bumper : http://shop.brando.com/Sony-Xperia-Z-Metallic-Bumper_p8856c304d4.html
But with a charging pins cutout and a dock suitable for such a built. Probably a 3rd party kit : bumper + suitable dock sold with it.
Have anyone found something like this? Let's say no matter the price? Or some DIY is the only way so far? Would be really strange that no one on the market have thought about it...
Thanks!
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I think the only way is to modify the dock(DK26) to fit aftermarket cases. Or make yourself your own.
Guys any idea if the Xperia Z would fit in the dock(DK26) with Spigen Glass.T?
ivar21 said:
I think the only way is to modify the dock(DK26) to fit aftermarket cases. Or make yourself your own.
Guys any idea if the Xperia Z would fit in the dock(DK26) with Spigen Glass.T?
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I am using the DK26 dock and the Simplism cover with the Spigen glass T slim.
The way I worked it was to cut out from the back of the dock the 2 plastic arms that hold your phone in place when you dock it. this gives me a little more space and now the simplism cover and phone dock. its still tight but heck, it works.
rowver said:
I am using the DK26 dock and the Simplism cover with the Spigen glass T slim.
The way I worked it was to cut out from the back of the dock the 2 plastic arms that hold your phone in place when you dock it. this gives me a little more space and now the simplism cover and phone dock. its still tight but heck, it works.
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Wow that simplism cover is very cool. but a little expensive. I've bought a similar one on eBay. Hope it looks the same.
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magikmichael said:
Wow that simplism cover is very cool. but a little expensive. I've bought a similar one on eBay. Hope it looks the same.
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Can you give us a link? And also small review when you get it please
droidhd said:
Can you give us a link? And also small review when you get it please
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Sure... This one in red: http://item.mobileweb.ebay.nl/viewitem?itemId=360650461330
And this one in black and clear: http://item.mobileweb.ebay.nl/viewitem?itemId=121104665017
The last ones are very cheap so i expect nothing from those. I will post my findings when i receive them. Hopefully next week.
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I would bet more on first one than last one. Not because of price, but because it is thinnest. But still I think it will be not enough thin for dock. The thinnest case (simplism) is 0.35mm and by reviews it goes in dock in milimeters, I just wish to get one of the cases that are able to use with dock (even I have aftermarket dock) as it is annoying to put imak case everytime off the phone, when I need to charge it. So please, report us what was the results )
@magikmichael
Ok, I`ve got reply from seller on ebay
thanks for your inquiry.
at usually. it can use this case with charging dock station for Xperia Z
pls don't worry,if not ,we can do the full refund to you
any questions,pls contact us
best regards
Alice
- kaistore168
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It is about this one (0.4mm):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360650461330&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
I guess I will order it, I have nothing to lose
droidhd said:
@magikmichael
Ok, I`ve got reply from seller on ebay
It is about this one (0.4mm):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360650461330&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
I guess I will order it, I have nothing to lose
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Ok, nice to hear. Now i need to find me a dock. Any recommendations except for the original sony one?
magikmichael said:
Ok, nice to hear. Now i need to find me a dock. Any recommendations except for the original sony one?
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Hehe, me again . Well you have 4 options:
1. Original
2. http://www.ebay.com/itm/151033725824?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 - delivering to NL
I ordered this one for my friend, he is happy
3. http://www.ebay.com/itm/40048479627...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 Also ordered for another friend and since on dx-box they sent me by mistake, I am using also one as this, but waiting from DX-box to get correct one option 4
4. http://dx-box.com/desktop-dock-sync-cradle-charger-dk26-for-sony-xperia-z-c6603.html
On all of them I payed extra for tracking number and I was able to track with nice app from play - TrackChecker
droidhd said:
Hehe, me again . Well you have 4 options:
1. Original
2. http://www.ebay.com/itm/151033725824?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 - delivering to NL
I ordered this one for my friend, he is happy
3. http://www.ebay.com/itm/40048479627...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 Also ordered for another friend and since on dx-box they sent me by mistake, I am using also one as this, but waiting from DX-box to get correct one option 4
4. http://dx-box.com/desktop-dock-sync-cradle-charger-dk26-for-sony-xperia-z-c6603.html
On all of them I payed extra for tracking number and I was able to track with nice app from play - TrackChecker
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Thanks. Will look into it.
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alternative docks, is it same saze as official one?
About time some manufacturers are gonna read these topics, I think they sell them out in no time

Warning: Verizon bumper case does not fit Z Force

I was reading a post on another forum about the bumper case from Verizon for the Z Force. The post stated that the case does not fit 100%. Specifically, the back bottom of the case has a lip that sits on the back of the shell. This causes the charger port opening to not be aligned and, therefore, the charger will not plug in all the way.
I did get a bumper case and confirm this is true for the Z Force. While a "thinner" USB - C cable might plug in, the OEM one does not work. The post talks about grinding away the lip and enlarging the charger port opening. I haven't done this yet as I may just return the case.
My biggest draw to this case was that I could still use mods with it. I think I might wait for Verizon or Motorola to correct the issue on their own and get that updated version.
HotShotAzn said:
I was reading a post on another forum about the bumper case from Verizon for the Z Force. The post stated that the case does not fit 100%. Specifically, the back bottom of the case has a lip that sits on the back of the shell. This causes the charger port opening to not be aligned and, therefore, the charger will not plug in all the way.
I did get a bumper case and confirm this is true for the Z Force. While a "thinner" USB - C cable might plug in, the OEM one does not work. The post talks about grinding away the lip and enlarging the charger port opening. I haven't done this yet as I may just return the case.
My biggest draw to this case was that I could still use mods with it. I think I might wait for Verizon or Motorola to correct the issue on their own and get that updated version.
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You got further than I did! I couldn't even get the bumper to fit AROUND my Z Force to get it on the phone in the first place lol
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dammit! mine arrives tomorrow, was so excited...
I was able to get the thing on, but it was a weird fit and I felt like I was going to snap the phone trying to take it off... lol
magnumrt562 said:
I was able to get the thing on, but it was a weird fit and I felt like I was going to snap the phone trying to take it off... lol
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Yup, I felt the same way...and never got it on the phone lol...it's just sitting on my desk now lol
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Got it this weekend. Don't like it. Fits a little loose on the side, and while it does work with mods, it does NOT fit properly with the style shell attached.
Got it this weekend. Don't like it. Fits a little loose on the side, and while it does work with mods, it does NOT fit properly with the style shell attached.
My Droid Force Z bumper case from Verizon fits perfectly. Make sure you get the Droid Force Z case. They have three different cases for the Droid Force Z,Droid Play Z, and Moto Z at my Verizon store . I picked up the Moto Z one the first time or maybe I got a redesigned case since I picked it up yesterday.
I have 2 of these cases for mine and the wife's Moto Z Forces. No issues with the fit or charge port. Wish i would have seen them in store when we purchased. Would have saved us from scared on the edges of the device
Verizon got a second batch of the bumper cases a month or so ago. Many people are reporting that the newer cases fit without modification.
HotShotAzn said:
Verizon got a second batch of the bumper cases a month or so ago. Many people are reporting that the newer cases fit without modification.
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Even though we have "scars" on our phones, maybe it was a good thing we didn't buy them upon purchase
I purchased the bumper case from Verizon a week or so ago when they had BOGO offer. So I got 2 of them for $14.99. Fits perfectly and there was no modifying that I had to do.
RyanTX said:
I purchased the bumper case from Verizon a week or so ago when they had BOGO offer. So I got 2 of them for $14.99. Fits perfectly and there was no modifying that I had to do.
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I purchased two one from the stock at the store and then one on their website. Both fit and worked great. Store purchase was 10/04 and the online purchase was 10/07 and case arrived 10/12.
http://imgur.com/a/c3Mvu
Here's mine. I must have the second design as mine works perfectly. I got it on the buy one get one free sale (son has the force too so second was necessary). I like the look of the incipio version, but $7 vs $30, I can deal with the verizon bumper.
legalkill said:
http://imgur.com/a/c3Mvu
Here's mine. I must have the second design as mine works perfectly. I got it on the buy one get one free sale (son has the force too so second was necessary). I like the look of the incipio version, but $7 vs $30, I can deal with the verizon bumper.
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Do you get particles in the grills of the JBL speaker? I do, and cleaning it sucks. haha
Verizon still has a lot of good deals for most cases BOGO Free
Xirix12 said:
Do you get particles in the grills of the JBL speaker? I do, and cleaning it sucks. haha
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I actually keep it in the same pouch that the projector came in. Just enough space to keep both of them. You need that cleaning goo

Camera glass cover question

I replaced camera glass (not lens) because it was cracked. Looks like new one is plastic, it can be easily scratces and if I remember correctly original one is glass not plastic. Is every replacement is plastic or I bought bad one, this is important because I can't afford them easily. You guys pay 5 but I have to pay 20 or more.
AMR-720 said:
I replaced camera glass (not lens) because it was cracked. Looks like new one is plastic, it can be easily scratces and if I remember correctly original one is glass not plastic. Is every replacement is plastic or I bought bad one, this is important because I can't afford them easily. You guys pay 5 but I have to pay 20 or more.
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You can get a glass original samsung from Ebay, not expensive
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Thank you for answering. :good:
However how can I be sure if it's original or not?
1 $ = 3.67 ₺ that makes 5$ product costs me 18.38₺ which is high for me to buy another to try many times.
Can you recommend another site? (they shutdown paypal in my country so i can not shop from ebay)
AMR-720 said:
Thank you for answering. :good:
However how can I be sure if it's original or not?
1 $ = 3.67 ₺ that makes 5$ product costs me 18.38₺ which is high for me to buy another to try many times.
Can you recommend another site? (they shutdown paypal in my country so i can not shop from ebay)
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Do a thing take your phone to a watch repair shop who puts glass in wrist watches, and ask them to cut the glass of the phone camera size and apply it on your phone. Got mine fixed from a local watch repair shop at 1.5$ and the camera is working just fine as it used to do.
Give a thumbs up if you feel it helped
AMR-720 said:
Thank you for answering. :good:
However how can I be sure if it's original or not?
1 $ = 3.67 ₺ that makes 5$ product costs me 18.38₺ which is high for me to buy another to try many times.
Can you recommend another site? (they shutdown paypal in my country so i can not shop from ebay)
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I bought a plastic one and you are correct scratches easily, i found one on amazon which is glass https://www.amazon.com/Mudder/b/ref...8123742011&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Mudder
hope this helps ..its a little more difficult to install so watch the video on youtube first to get correct order of pieces
Hi guys. I just have a quick question. I bought my note 4 2nd hand and upon checking i noticed there's a small crack on the glass cover of the rear camera. When i tried using the camera, it could not focus at all. It keeps blurring. So i replaced the glass cover, and when i tried using the camera again, same issue is still present.
Should i just change the entire camera assembly?
TALIA guys. ??

Nokia case

So i emailed nokia/hmd asking if they could advise when the cases will be available and they havent replied.
Has anyone purchased any good cases yet?
have ordered one by stuffcool
have ordered one by stuffcool on amazon . in
depending on where you live, you'd find similar options.
seedubya said:
So i emailed nokia/hmd asking if they could advise when the cases will be available and they havent replied.
Has anyone purchased any good cases yet?
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Cool i have ordered a different 1 off ebay. Will post a review once i receive it.
i think i will return mine, as i want to purchase the moto g5 now....
seedubya said:
Cool i have ordered a different 1 off ebay. Will post a review once i receive it.
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You won't regret that. Just make sure you get the plus model.
I ordered 2 from Aliexpress
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/HAT...32815481258.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.09CvSA
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For...32824184450.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.09CvSA
We will see what will come
I bought this from eBay.
spigen case.
Wrong thread.
Bought official slim flip brown case, it is really worthy for such nice looking bhone, it is clearly much better quality than common chinese flip cases.
As is stated in other thread here, it does not have a magnet, a had to insert small magnet from notebook HDD into card pocket for screen sensor to work.
Bought something like this: https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1fgy0...d-PC-Soft-Silicone-Back-Phone.jpg_640x640.jpg
Looks nice, looks even a bit more premium (I mean.. I payed for it like 3$ ) than it's worth. Doesn't feel like it. But the doesn't offer as much of protection as it's advertised. I guess none of them protect the phone any more.. The leg is quite useful (Cheaply made, could break off pretty easily, yet it's still intact on my phone). All the holes for jack ports sucks. 3.5mm impossible to fit (well.. I use other headphones, maybe original ones fit). Maybe I will make the hole bigger somehow.. USB jack also gives problems. You have to adjust the bottom part of the case everytime. Can live with it, but could be better.

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