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Doing a google search on Body Glove htc sensation case turns up the official Body Glove case. I'm interested in it, however the case covers up the 2 holes down towards the bottom of the back of the phone - right under the "With HTC Sense". Most other cases I've seen have cutouts for those 2 holes.
Does anyone know what those two holes are for and should I be concerned?
Thanks in advance!
I asked that question in the tpu case thread but didn't get an answer.
My case has those 2 holes covered up (and a couple of others around the camera and speaker) and I don't seem to experience any problems with signal/wifi etc. I wonder if my phone runs hotter because of this case
I've read conflicting reports on what some of those extra holes are for. Antenna, noise cancellation mic, etc.
I just don't want to be covering up an extra mic with a case.
These holes are there for any reason, so, I believe that is better to not cover it.....
The body glove case was a ***** to put on! The bottom portion and the top portion don't go together flush, there is a small lip between them. I seriously had to use some strength to slide the phone in the top and bottom portions, hopefully it didn't scratch anything. I don't want to take it off to look because I'd have to put it back on lol.
Anyone else have this problem?
Same problem. I'm second guessing my decision to get this case.
i guess i should have thought about that before i bought it from wirelessground... pretty sure they already shipped it to me.
Okay so I took it off because apparently my SD card was unmounted... I saw some slight puck marks around the camera area which is strange because there's a velvet type material inside of the case around that area for protection...maybe it was already there? I don't recommend this case it took me 20 minutes to get it off in fear of breaking the damn phone. I kind of want to return it and get a brand new phone at the same time because who knows what could have gotten damaged by putting it on/off
You guys talking about the bodyglove kickstand case?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14642023&postcount=5
Because a few posts down it stated to use a penny or similar to prop it open as per instructions. I do not have mine yet. Is it really that difficult?
Wirelessground here as well, had a free shipping code. And they ship it 24 hrs after payment, fyi.
I bought mine from wirelessground and am waiting for it. I found a free shipping code think it was freeship and it worked. If you google "body glove case and hard to take off" their are tons of threads about that and also way to take off like using a coin. Same goes with seidio cases and otterbox.....so I don't know...too late to cancel mine anyway, already on its way.
I'm also beginning to think its probably best to wait 14 days or whatever exchange policy you have before applying screen protectors and cases to your phone, because you could go through a ton of work to get your screen protector on correctly only to discover a problem with the phone and need to exchange it!
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I've read conflicting reports on what some of those extra holes are for. Antenna, noise cancellation mic, etc.
I just don't want to be covering up an extra mic with a case.
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I heard they are there for surround sound recording. Maybe I saw it on the htc promo video? I just bought a TPU case on Amazon that has all of the corresponding holes. 8 bucks. We will see. Looks legit. The brand is "TPU".
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Just got back from lunch and I got my bodyglove case. It is indeed the same you get at the tmo stores, but cheaper somewhat . As for the case, it works, it adds a bit to the phone which I am on the fence on right now. I kinda like it but takes away from the beauty of the phone. I took off the clip and put in the tab so that I would have a flat tab so that I can fit it into the leather case I also have.
I did try the stand. It works but seems a bit flimsy. I just don't like having my phones' face exposed to the elements like door jams and door handles and desk drawers at my office, so that is why I chose to not have that clip on. I don't know...I may want to sell this case in a day....anyone want it for 15 bux shipped?
Anyways here are the pics taken from the sensation. I do not have any pics of the case with the actual case on of course
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The body glove case was a ***** to put on! The bottom portion and the top portion don't go together flush, there is a small lip between them. I seriously had to use some strength to slide the phone in the top and bottom portions, hopefully it didn't scratch anything. I don't want to take it off to look because I'd have to put it back on lol.
Anyone else have this problem?
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I did...I thought the case had a defect and I was going to asked Tmobile to exchange it but I guess they are all the same......it costs $29.99 and to get the phone out it is extremely difficult...I would advise not to buy it.
I will get another one as soon as they start coming out. I am waiting from Seidio.com to start selling cases for this phone. It may take a month?
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You guys talking about the bodyglove kickstand case?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14642023&postcount=5
Because a few posts down it stated to use a penny or similar to prop it open as per instructions. I do not have mine yet. Is it really that difficult?
Wirelessground here as well, had a free shipping code. And they ship it 24 hrs after payment, fyi.
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No, I'm not talking about the kickstand one that also comes with a beltclip.
It is just a case with the top part being drak gray and the bottom black.
I guess I will get a refund from Tmo and body glove should start expecting 95% of returns (if you are able to get the case off your phone.... )
I guess the entire initial batch of these cases has the same defect....
So here's what happened...My Sensation decided to stop read the pre-installed SD card. It took 30 minutes to get the SLIDE-ON Body Glove cover off of the damn phone (and I nearly tore the phone in half). Still wouldn't read the card, so I put the casing back on and took it back to the store. The manager helped me and I told him the case was nearly impossible to get off and the phone won't read the SD card. He said okay, fiddled with the case for a bit. Went in the back and brought me a brand new phone. Then he took all the Body Glove cases off the rack and threw them away in a box lol Now I'm using the simple silicone one that the store carries
Just an FYI on the Body Glove Case...
Over in the EVO forums they advise to avoid it like the plague. It seems to shatter upon the slightest impact. Not sure if they used a different plastic for the Sensation case or not... but I wouldn't spend money on it to find out.
I bought the Body Glove and the front piece felt so flimsy and I wouldn't trust it to protect my phone one bit. I'm returning it asap. I would much rather a rubber skin.
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I bought the Body Glove and the front piece felt so flimsy and I wouldn't trust it to protect my phone one bit. I'm returning it asap. I would much rather a rubber skin.
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Just an FYI, I had the same case on a Vibrant for 6 months (then replaced it with a new one, same case). When you hold it it does feel flimsy, but I can say it was the best protection I ever had on a phone. It looks brand new. I had to replace it because if you remove the top cover (with a nickel or quarter in the slot) after a while the tabs fatigue. T-Mobile warrantied the case and replaced it for me at no charge.
I really like the case. Feels really sturdy. The top part doesn't feel flimsy once its secured to the case. I also don't think it adds too much bulk. Glad I got it.
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Because a few posts down it stated to use a penny or similar to prop it open as per instructions. I do not have mine yet. Is it really that difficult?
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I tried the case on at the tmobile store, and it was so hard to get off that the employees had to break the case to get it off of my phone. tried the coin trick and everthing and it took them about 20 minutes...
I have been using Seidio cases for multiple generations of phones now going way back to the original Blackberry Pearl. I have given a few other styles a shot at times but I keep finding myself coming back to the Seidio cases. They have always held up well and the fact that they have a combination holster that works specifically with their cases was a bonus.
I have to backtrack a little before I get into this review. Had it not been for a miniscule moment of innapropriate anger, I would not have a new phone in my possession. Had it not been for the Seidio case on that phone, I would not have been able to get into it for all my needed information. So, in a matter of seconds I had taken a full pitching arm swing with phone in hand and aimed at garage floor. In all fairness, I had worn that Atrix out to the point where it was on its last leg(maybe subconsciously I was yearning for a new phone). Anyway, I digress, the phone ended up with its screen shattered and the shell slightly bent(I hit the concrete directly on the corner). To the credit of the case, it never came off and the phone stayed on the whole time without rebooting. I put a piece of packing tape over the screen, so as not to get cut by the shards of glass poking out, and I was able to swipe up, down, left and right. However ugly the situation, if that case wasnt on there, the phone wouldnt have been accessible. Now some might argue that having another brands case that rhymes with "hotter fox" might have saved it completely, I find it incredibly uncomfortable to use a phone that becomes 3 times its size because of a case. Nuff said.
I ended up replacing the Atrix with a new Skyrocket. This phone is downright awesome and puts the Atrix to shame in every department. However, we arent here for a phone review, so lets get on with it. I knew I wanted a case on the phone immediately so I picked up one of those slick rubberized cases(skin?) that stretches over the back of the phone and around the sides. This was a decent option but I am part of the 1% out there who wears their phone on their hip at work, I hate putting my phone in the pocket(unless Im wearing jeans). So, I needed a case that had a holster and thats where Seidio came in.
I looked through Seidios options and saw they had two types of cases for the phone and holsters that matched. Since this phone was pretty big, I wanted to stay with the slimmer type case that I had been used to in the past which was the "Surface" style. They also have an "Active" style which is apparently much more protective like the previously mentioned brand but more attractive. With this case I ordered it as a combo with the holster. One of my main concerns was how this phone would look on the hip, in a case, being how large it is in the first place. In retrospect, choosing a black case would have made the most sense for that argument. However, I chose the blue case because, well, I like blue, and I got the phone in white, so I figured I would nickname my phone the "Smurf".
A week or so later I received the package with the case and the holster. First thing I noticed was how absolutely cool the blue finish was on the case. It has almost a metallic hue to it yet is fully plastic. The feel of the case is as it has been in the past; not too grippy but not too slippery. It has a nice texture to it that lends itself to being able slide in and out of a pocket without pulling out lint but also not feeling like it will slide out of your hand when holding it.
I put the phone into the case and the pieces snapped together with authority. Take note, the first time you need to disconnect the two pieces will be a struggle. After that however, it will be an easy task. Just seems that the pieces need to get broken in for a bit before they come apart with ease. As I was holding the phone with the case on it, I noticed that it didnt feel that much bigger with it on. The case is really tight fitting and seems to just barely come off the "Surface" of the phone. There is enough protection above the front bezel though that you can place the phone face down and it wont touch the screen. The only thing that I wasnt too keen on was how deep the cut was to reach the power button. It seems to be at such an angle that you have to get your fingertip in there to press it right. Maybe over time that will change but at first it was an odd behavior.
Next up was wearing the phone to work on the holster. How did it go? Awesome! There is no denying that when you have a phone of this size on your hip, it does get noticed. There is no getting around the fact that nowadays, nobody wants a phone the size of the old V60, and because of that, you are hauling around a nice sized piece of web viewing real estate. I have to say though, I got tons of compliments on the case color. Everyone who saw it said they had never seen a color like that before, or as they held it in their hand, a case that looked so cool. The phone was light to begin with and the case did nothing to hurt that. The holster is very grippy but seems to disappear from the hip when the phone is in it. The weight distribution keeps the phone very close to the body and feels like its just there coming along for the ride. The holster is very sturdy and the phone clicks into it with a loud informative SNAP.
After about a week of wearing the phone daily to work in the holster and a few instances of slipping it into my jeans, I wholeheartedly recommend Seido cases yet again. After saving my old phone the way it did and the new materials they seem to be using, Seidio has a hit on their hands. With how well their manufacturing is and perfectly fit around the phone these cases are, theres really no reason to look anywhere else for something to protect your phone. Oh, and since my original rant, I have had no problems using the power key anymore.
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Thanks for the helpful review. I enjoyed the back story as well.
I think if I do end up purchasing this phone, the Seidio case is the first I'll try.
Thanks for the review, man!
I can second a recommendation for this case.
To be honest I just found I enjoyed my phone a bit more without a case on it, admittedly having to be a bit more careful with it.
If I had any complaint about the case it would be that where the two pieces connect. I can see where that was going to potentially be an annoyance down the road.
I have one and it's to slick for me. I run my phone nekkid now. The case cured me of wanting a case.
my .02 worth.
I got one today and it seems pretty nice so far. As mentioned, it can be hard to get it apart (off the phone) to begin with until you can figure a method that works best. I already have a Seidio Active case and I like it alot, but it is a bit bulkier than the Surface case. I think I will like this one because it works in my phone side carry case that I use at work. The Active was to bulky to use so I had to change over to my Diztronics case during the week. With this case, I think I'll be able to use it in the side carry case as well as in the holster that I bought with it. Just for some information, it seems that the Active holster works as well as the Surface holster for carrying purposes while the Surface case is on the phone. The phone seems to fit into both of them just the same so you might want to save some money if you already have an Active holster.
Why in the heck is there no kickstand??
I LOVE this case and my friends are always bragging about theirs having an awesome kickstand so they can watch movies on their puny S2 screens... Can anyone explain why the big, bueatiful SkyRocket cant stand up like a rocket? A rocket needs a stand to fly!!! Come on guys! Show me how stupid I am and where to get a kickstand case
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I LOVE this case and my friends are always bragging about theirs having an awesome kickstand so they can watch movies on their puny S2 screens... Can anyone explain why the big, bueatiful SkyRocket cant stand up like a rocket? A rocket needs a stand to fly!!! Come on guys! Show me how stupid I am and where to get a kickstand case
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The "Active" case has a kickstand.
scott14719 said:
The "Active" case has a kickstand.
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Indeed it does. Ive been using it since i got my SR in February. I love it. Very sturdy and protective without adding much bulk.
Sent from low Earth orbit with my Skyrocket.
I had this case but, returned it. The bottom part was a tad loose and would shift a bit in my hand. Not much but, enough to notice each time and make me give a grunt of displeasure. Also, the headphone jack area was just not large enough for a couple of my connections( I aux jack into home stereo and car stereo). Finally, the openings around the rocker switches just felt wierd to me. Low on the backside and high on the front side. A friend of mine has an Elago case for his Note. But, that they don't make one for the Skyrocket. That is the style I am looking for. I'm picky I admit. I would rather go naked than uncomfortable.
This looks great. I wanted something slimmer than my Seidio Active case.
Thanks!
Looks good, gonna switch it up.
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Just fyi, if you have a Best Buy near you, Seidio sells under the brand name Platinum Cases and it's actually $10-15 cheaper for the combo set with the holster.
I've used seidio for a while too now and when I was searching for a case I found this out and saved myself a good amount of cash since I also didn't have to pay for delivery... Same construction, no problems. Although I think the only color they have is black... I did notice the bottom is a tiny bit loose but I ended up buying a ghost armor screen protector and since I was there ended up getting the full body so now the case fits like a glove.
Hyper, with ya on the 1% that like to carry phone in the holster...lol I even wear it with jeans altho shirts always cover it...lol
I wanna get a waterproof and anti-shock case for my S4, and just find this case. Did anyone ever buy or own one of this kind of Waterproof Case for Galaxy S4? what about the quality? if i put my phone into such kind of case, can i touch the screen or make calls?
aaa111sss said:
I wanna get a waterproof and anti-shock case for my S4, and just find this case. Did anyone ever buy or own one of this kind of Waterproof Case for Galaxy S4? what about the quality? if i put my phone into such kind of case, can i touch the screen or make calls?
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I understanding is that the side buttons aren't accessible on this waterproof case.
I should be getting this case in the next few days. It's in the customs sort facility on saturday. So maybe by thursday.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Waterproof-...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item4d10397178
Hopefully it's a preproduction run of lifeproof that works okay or has a minor design issue that they didn't want to use.
Worst case, it's a bad knock off and has bad plastic (which I've heard is common), but if it's waterproof might be worthwhile.
I got the obex for 77 dollars and within 24 hours, I think it's value is maybe 30's on ebay due to the damage it got from being with keys in a pocket (lol).
Phatdawg said:
I understanding is that the side buttons aren't accessible on this waterproof case.
I should be getting this case in the next few days. It's in the customs sort facility on saturday. So maybe by thursday.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Waterproof-...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item4d10397178
Hopefully it's a preproduction run of lifeproof that works okay or has a minor design issue that they didn't want to use.
Worst case, it's a bad knock off and has bad plastic (which I've heard is common), but if it's waterproof might be worthwhile.
I got the obex for 77 dollars and within 24 hours, I think it's value is maybe 30's on ebay due to the damage it got from being with keys in a pocket (lol).
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Thank you so much for your reply. The case you recommend far more expensive than the one I posted. Side buttons aren't accessible will be ok for me. I rarely use the side buttons unless I charge it or listen to music. I ordered the case I post just now. I will give feedback here once I get my waterproof case.
aaa111sss said:
I wanna get a waterproof and anti-shock case for my S4, and just find this case. Did anyone ever buy or own one of this kind of Waterproof Case for Galaxy S4? what about the quality? if i put my phone into such kind of case, can i touch the screen or make calls?
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Phatdawg said:
I understanding is that the side buttons aren't accessible on this waterproof case.
I should be getting this case in the next few days. It's in the customs sort facility on saturday. So maybe by thursday.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Waterproof-...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item4d10397178
Hopefully it's a preproduction run of lifeproof that works okay or has a minor design issue that they didn't want to use.
Worst case, it's a bad knock off and has bad plastic (which I've heard is common), but if it's waterproof might be worthwhile.
I got the obex for 77 dollars and within 24 hours, I think it's value is maybe 30's on ebay due to the damage it got from being with keys in a pocket (lol).
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I wouldn't get either of those cheap cases, I wouldn't trust them and im sure the quality isnt anywhere near as good as the obex I have.
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I wouldn't get either of those cheap cases, I wouldn't trust them and im sure the quality isnt anywhere near as good as the obex I have.
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I've spent 20-30 hours fully submerged in one of these cheap cases without ever a single leak.
http://www.amazon.com/DandyCase-Bla...TF8&colid=148N88BGSCSRX&coliid=I2YCBA66YDLVUR
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I've spent 20-30 hours fully submerged in one of these cheap cases without ever a single leak.
http://www.amazon.com/DandyCase-Bla...TF8&colid=148N88BGSCSRX&coliid=I2YCBA66YDLVUR
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Thats not a functional case though, Not for me. I need something that I can keep on all the time.
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Mr. bird said:
I wouldn't get either of those cheap cases, I wouldn't trust them and im sure the quality isnt anywhere near as good as the obex I have.
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I have the obex, and I find it cheaply made.
Like I said above, after having it for 24 hours, I couldn't sell it for 30 bucks with the amount of abrasions and wear and tear it has from JUST being with keys. LOL.
Wouldn't trust a $12 case on waterproofing my $200 (or $600) phone. It probably goes without saying, but any case that doesn't say it can be fully submerged, probably can't. Though I'm not sure that's the kind of waterproof you're after.
Here's some good alternatives.
For just water proof (and dust and sand proof, not submergable.)
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PureGear PX360 - $50
One you can risk dropping in the water for a little while. (1m meter for 30mins)
Krusell Sealbox - $35
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Wouldn't trust a $12 case on waterproofing my $200 (or $600) phone. It probably goes without saying, but any case that doesn't say it can be fully submerged, probably can't. Though I'm not sure that's the kind of waterproof you're after.
Here's some good alternatives.
For just water proof (and dust and sand proof, not submergable.)
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I'm not really at a point of wanting pure waterproof but I do want to be good enough that an accidental drop in the toliet doesn't render it useless. I think the lovemei would work out okay and would be much more durable than the obex.
I'm just pissed that I paid 80 dollars for a case that has so much wear and tear with 1 day in the pocket with keys. For the record it's worse than my TPU cases + plastic screen cover, which I always have with my keys and never had this time of damage/wear and tear.
The only plus and only thing I'm paying for is waterproofing. Lifeproof at the same price has a 1 year warranty. Now I understand that waterproofing can't be forever with dry rotting and day to day usage, but I wouldn't trust the obex more than 6 months due to the wear and tear it has exhibited on day 1.
I think I might get this:
http://www.pure-gear.com/px260-weat...tion-system-for-samsung-galaxy-s-4-black.html
Thanks for the link.
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I'm not really at a point of wanting pure waterproof but I do want to be good enough that an accidental drop in the toliet doesn't render it useless. I think the lovemei would work out okay and would be much more durable than the obex.
I'm just pissed that I paid 80 dollars for a case that has so much wear and tear with 1 day in the pocket with keys. For the record it's worse than my TPU cases + plastic screen cover, which I always have with my keys and never had this time of damage/wear and tear.
The only plus and only thing I'm paying for is waterproofing. Lifeproof at the same price has a 1 year warranty. Now I understand that waterproofing can't be forever with dry rotting and day to day usage, but I wouldn't trust the obex more than 6 months due to the wear and tear it has exhibited on day 1.
I think I might get this:
http://www.pure-gear.com/px260-weat...tion-system-for-samsung-galaxy-s-4-black.html
Thanks for the link.
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NP! Can't wait till my Mei case gets here!
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Thats not a functional case though, Not for me. I need something that I can keep on all the time.
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For me, I can't imagine ruining the ergonomics of the phone by having a case on it, so I can understand your approach. For me, I don't use a case unless in the water.
My case is fine so far. I dont put my phone (in a case or not) in a pocket with anything except maybe paper though.
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R4NDR01D said:
Wouldn't trust a $12 case on waterproofing my $200 (or $600) phone. It probably goes without saying, but any case that doesn't say it can be fully submerged, probably can't. Though I'm not sure that's the kind of waterproof you're after.
Thank you for the information.
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aaa111sss said:
I wanna get a waterproof and anti-shock case for my S4, and just find this case. Did anyone ever buy or own one of this kind of Waterproof Case for Galaxy S4? what about the quality? if i put my phone into such kind of case, can i touch the screen or make calls?
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Hi, I got my case today. It's made of hard plastic and soft TPU (touch screen part). I put it under water today. The quality is okay for me. No water ran into the case. Here are some pictures. A reference for you guys who want to get a waterproof. :good:
I'm not willing to risk my phone.
aaa111sss said:
Hi, I got my case today. It's made of hard plastic and soft TPU (touch screen part). I put it under water today. The quality is okay for me. No water ran into the case. Here are some pictures. A reference for you guys who want to get a waterproof. :good:
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Looks like a pain to get to the soft keys as well as the home button. Looks ugly too imo
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R4NDR01D said:
NP! Can't wait till my Mei case gets here!
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You mean the mei waterproof case? The one for like $90? I was checking it out and waning to get other people's feedback on it... Think it's worth it? The video made it look great
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(forward to 1:16 if you just want to watch the underwater video)
The only reason I pulled this out of my thread is to make sure it is visible. The question arose whether or not an aftermarket QI receiver will cause the Galaxy S5 to leak water. The answer is in the video. You can actually hear the phone start to malfunction. I knew this was a high risk trial. It was a gamble and I lost. Well technically my wife lost. She now hates the Note 3 I have her using .
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If you look at the picture above, you can see the smooth path around the inside of the device that the seal on the battery door matches up with. Sometimes you will notice air bubbles come out of the phone when you submerge it. This is probably because water is allowed to get into areas up to the seal.
Now look at the QI receiver pad's ribbon cable that protrudes on the top left. One of the QI prongs is located within the seal path. Naturally the ribbon was in seal path as well. In addition to this, the small amount of bulk added under the cover could have been just enough to affect the small seals. Perhaps you could cut the ribbon ever so slightly, and do other modifications to make the pad thinner. Who really wants to do that and re-perform this test though?
I am definitely not accusing Samsung for any failure on their part. There are articles about the S4 Active having issues and AT&T doing on time courtesy replacements for those devices (unmodified). I checked with AT&T for S&Gs to see if there were any reports of S5s with issues. They said no. Only time will tell. This is not a warranty issue anyways because I modified the device.
The setup was tested with in a bathroom tub with the device off earlier in the day. It passed. No water seeped past the door seal. I should have tested it a few times at various depths up to 12" and moved the phone around to encourage water to get in. Starting at 1 second, 5 seconds, 10 seconds etc. Small tests would have minimized the amount of water that could have entered the phone without detection.
My recommendation is to not use the device on purpose for underwater photography. Take measures if you are going to be in an environment which could potentially result in your phone getting wet. Make sure all the seals are in tact and do not press buttons while the phone is submerged. It might not be a factor but why try?
If you ever notice water getting into your phone, no matter what make or model, turn it off immediately, take out the battery, and inspect. Upon inspection, should you notice any moisture, dry the phone for 24-48 hours at a minimum. This phone DID NOT die immediately. It actually just got worse over time. I should have dried it for about half a week I'm thinking. Remember, it's not really the water that does the damage to the circuitry. It's the electricity that is running though the water and shorting out components. Water seeping into the display probably isn't good in general but just trying to make a point. Initially it was only the home button that was malfunctioning (registering as being pressed the whole time). Screen was fine and everything. Then it had problems turning on. Hours later, when it did turn on, the screen was going. Hours after that, the screen would not turn on at all.
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Underwater wireless charging . Explains where the water probably came from and demonstrates the failure.
The S4 Active actually has a snap in the center of the device. Your S5 does not. Just a random tidbit.
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(forward to 1:16 if you just want to watch the underwater video)
The only reason I pulled this out of my thread is to make sure it is visible. The question arose whether or not an aftermarket QI receiver will cause the Galaxy S5 to leak water. The answer is in the video. You can actually hear the phone start to malfunction. I knew this was a high risk trial. It was a gamble and I lost. Well technically my wife lost. She now hates the Note 3 I have her using .
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Thank you for confirming what was already highly speculated to be the case. Unfortunately your efforts will not stop the slew of idiots who think their 3rd party Qi receiver hack will still leave their phone IP67 compliant.
It's a shame the official wireless coVer is in such short supply.....
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It's a shame the official wireless coVer is in such short supply.....
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True but it's also a shame that they always make the phone thicker. I purchased one for the S4 just to give a little feedback and never used it again.
If some people got them and did a case compatibility thread, that'd be nice.
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The oem cover is only good if you don't intend to use a case, there is quite a small percentages that don't use cases, and many case manufacture won't make one case in two size to accommodate the two sizes of covers.
This is probably the first phone to support wireless charging with IP67.
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Next time only do a water test for your own benefit, and not for the forum, it's too costly.:fingers-crossed:
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The oem cover is only good if you don't intend to use a case, there is quite a small percentages that don't use cases, and many case manufacture won't make one case in two size to accommodate the two sizes of covers.
This is probably the first phone to support wireless charging with IP67.
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Next time only do a water test for your own benefit, and not for the forum, it's too costly.:fingers-crossed:
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some of us wouldn't mind if samsung made compatible cases just for the qi wireless charger case :crying:
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some of us wouldn't mind if samsung made compatible cases just for the qi wireless charger case :crying:
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It will be good, but it doesn't seem like they will with their past experiences, the market is too small to open a production line.
Why would anyone be surprised about this outcome. Pretty expensive lab experiment too. That had fail written all over it using a 3rd party device like that. I would not try underwater video even with the stock phone. I think the intention of making this phone IP67 rated was more for the accidental toilet, sink, pool drop, etc. If you want to do underwater video I would suggest getting a GoPro.
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Why would anyone be surprised about this outcome. Pretty expensive lab experiment too. That had fail written all over it using a 3rd party device like that. I would not try underwater video even with the stock phone. I think the intention of making this phone IP67 rated was more for the accidental toilet, sink, pool drop, etc. If you want to do underwater video I would suggest getting a GoPro.
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I agree on this, the ip67 is only for safety measures and not for anyone to put into water on purpose.
Thats why when members asked me about ip67 in my post regarding qi receiver, i just totally ignore them.
So you added thickness to the back cover using the qi receiver and say the phone is water damaged. Why didn't you test it with the official samsung qi enabled back cover?
Because I make Youtube videos? I was 75% sure that something was going to go wrong. I could live with the outcome. If you can't, don't even try.
Have you ever seen drop tests?
- Added underwater charging video which also shows about how much water gets in with an aftermarket wireless pad stuffed under the cover.
- Added picture which illustrates what was probably worse than the ribbon cable being in the track of the seal.
I believe the S5 Qi OEM cover will not make the phone thicker. Here is the link and quote for the S5 cover:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EP-CG900IBUSTA
The Wireless Battery Cover was designed by Samsung to seamlessly match the look and feel of your Galaxy S 5 ensuring that your phone maintains its original style and slim profile.
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Contrast this to Samsung's listing of the S4 cover:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EP-CI950IWUSTA
The wireless charging cover adds minimal bulk to your device. Keep in mind that due to a slight addition of bulk, some case options may not fit optimally. Cannot be used with Samsung Flip Covers or the Protective Cover +
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The S4 listing makes it very clear that it adds bulk, while the S5 listing says it maintains the original slim 'style'.
I have ordered a oem Qi S5 cover. I'll post when I get it if there are issues (but since I am in Canada and have ordered from US, I suspect that I will be late to the party and we will have the answer already).
chriskwarren said:
I believe the S5 Qi OEM cover will not make the phone thicker. Here is the link and quote for the S5 cover:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EP-CG900IBUSTA
Contrast this to Samsung's listing of the S4 cover:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EP-CI950IWUSTA
The S4 listing makes it very clear that it adds bulk, while the S5 listing says it maintains the original slim 'style'.
I have ordered a oem Qi S5 cover. I'll post when I get it if there are issues (but since I am in Canada and have ordered from US, I suspect that I will be late to the party and we will have the answer already).
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The cover is already out and folks here have them. It makes the phone thicker.
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The cover is already out and folks here have them. It makes the phone thicker.
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Yep... Here are some pics shared from the huge thread...
Original poster - v3rtex
Ahh got it. Thanks! I have been watching threads and I totally missed these pictures.
Well, agreed that this is unfortunate (but in hindsight, expected).
Looks like it adds camera protection thankfully. I'm loving my Ringke Slim though so I'll have to decide. I have the black cover coming.
I guess the only real perfect solution is to have the QI capabilities built-in so that variances like this don't happen.
Thanks again and I'll check the thread a bit closer and see the comments, etc.
chriskwarren said:
Ahh got it. Thanks! I have been watching threads and I totally missed these pictures.
Well, agreed that this is unfortunate (but in hindsight, expected).
Looks like it adds camera protection thankfully. I'm loving my Ringke Slim though so I'll have to decide. I have the black cover coming.
I guess the only real perfect solution is to have the QI capabilities built-in so that variances like this don't happen.
Thanks again and I'll check the thread a bit closer and see the comments, etc.
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Welcome...
I was bored so I threw another device in the water. Nano coating... I like...
Unfortunately I learned this the hardway today I forgot the qi pad would probably not allow the seal to complete and now my phone is in a bag of rice sitting on the window sill hoping and praying, I also oredered a new battery in hopes to fool the at&t associate into thinking it is a manufacturer malfunction fingers crossed
Oh no my video was pointless. Jk.. Sorry to hear that though. The longer you can wait the better.
Don't blow into the phone either thinking you can get the water out. You'll probably just push it deeper.
PM me if your run out of options.
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How thin (or thick depending on how you see it, hehe) was your card?
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The cover is already out and folks here have them. It makes the phone thicker.
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Yes its thicker but hardly any differenece
Only thing is we can use it more with Plastic covers
but its not not bad & i prefer to stick with the original back charging cover from Samsung
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXGxDIDP1x0
I would say almost the same time charging like with the wire
My new Z3's glass is scattered. You all now the Z3 is so slippery. I ordered a case already and it should arrive this week, but yesterday it fell of the couch and now my glass is totally broken. I can fix it for more than 200 euro. Vodafone says it is my own fault and this is not included in the guarantee. I thought this was gorilla/armored glass and this phone would stand a drop of 30cm onto carpet?
Any idea's how I can get this covered? At Sony?
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My new Z3's glass is scattered. You all now the Z3 is so slippery. I ordered a case already and it should arrive this week, but yesterday it fell of the couch and now my glass is totally broken. I can fix it for more than 200 euro. Vodafone says it is my own fault and this is not included in the guarantee. I thought this was gorilla/armored glass and this phone would stand a drop of 30cm onto carpet?
Any idea's how I can get this covered? At Sony?
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Slippery indeed, but I'm afraid this might be a tough one as it actually fell down.
Mine fell a few times as well already (now really have it in my system to check where I put it instead of the arm rest of the couch for example) but without issues. And well, any glass can break... Sometimes it takes a few tries, but it has to fall and land bad only once to make a mess of it.
Anyway, hope you'll get it sorted... I know sony repaired some Z2 'spontaneous broken screens' but not sure about this one.
Nothing other than insurance will cover drops, unless the company themselves specify it.
I don't think its the fact that the Z3 is slippery. You put it on your couch. Most of the complaint about the the Z3 being slippery is about holding it with the hand.
Anyway, unless you put insurance on it, you are so out of luck.
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Nothing other than insurance will cover drops, unless the company themselves specify it.
I don't think its the fact that the Z3 is slippery. You put it on your couch. Most of the complaint about the the Z3 being slippery is about holding it with the hand.
Anyway, unless you put insurance on it, you are so out of luck.
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No it isn't to be honest, the Z3 has a nasty habit of sliding when put down somewhere. When you put it on a flat surface (such as a table) which isn't perfectly level it actually slides off, very slowly. It's like a little hovercraft or something... Quite annoying and I've had it sliding off object a few times as well already.
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No it isn't to be honest, the Z3 has a nasty habit of sliding when put down somewhere. When you put it on a flat surface (such as a table) which isn't perfectly level it actually slides off, very slowly. It's like a little hovercraft or something... Quite annoying and I've had it sliding off object a few times as well already.
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Exactly, even on a flat surface, it moves! I showed it to my son as a magic trick! Now the trick is fatal!
A couch is not a flat surface. The material makes a difference. Glass on table could move depending on what the table is made of and how it is shaped. But it isn't adviseable to place it near the edge of any table regardless of what phone it is.
I think placing the blame on Sony's design in this case isn't justifiable and I don't even like Sony's practice (advertising waterproof with people playing in water but not covering it under warranty. DRM on camera....) There is an inherent responsibility of each users to keep it out of harm's way such as keeping it out of your pocket when you are playing sports, away from edges, etc. Everyone knows that Xperia is plated front and back with tempered glass. Glass breaks with impact.
Digressed there but to answer you: either you pay for the repair, attempt a DIY, or trash it and buy a new phone because what occur will not be classify as manufacturer defect that is cover. Don't think there is a 4th way.
A couple of days ago, the same thing happenned to me. I accidentally dropped the phone while walking on the street and it hit the curb. When I picked it up the back glass was shattered.
The phone had one week (and I had been offered 3-months free insurance, but I didn't take it). So I assumed this would cost me quite a bit.
Today I visited the official repair service in my city and was told that the repair would cost me 60 eur and about 40 minutes. I'll have to wait because they don't have the part in white, but it was a relief, I was expecting a higher price.
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A couple of days ago, the same thing happenned to me. I accidentally dropped the phone while walking on the street and it hit the curb. When I picked it up the back glass was shattered.
The phone had one week (and I had been offered 3-months free insurance, but I didn't take it). So I assumed this would cost me quite a bit.
Today I visited the official repair service in my city and was told that the repair would cost me 60 eur and about 40 minutes. I'll have to wait because they don't have the part in white, but it was a relief, I was expecting a higher price.
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You could just buy a case for it (I got a nice one off ebay for £2.99), stick a screen protector on the back to hold the glass together, and stick it in the case. Doesn't really matter if the back glass is broken then, does it? Lot cheaper than 60 euros!
poldie said:
You could just buy a case for it (I got a nice one off ebay for £2.99), stick a screen protector on the back to hold the glass together, and stick it in the case. Doesn't really matter if the back glass is broken then, does it? Lot cheaper than 60 euros!
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I ordered a case the same day I got the phone, but it's still on the way. It had a screen protector when it happened, so it held the glass pieces. I'm getting it fixed anyway, I want it to keep on being waterresistant
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I ordered a case the same day I got the phone, but it's still on the way. It had a screen protector when it happened, so it held the glass pieces. I'm getting it fixed anyway, I want it to keep on being waterresistant
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Not looked too closely, but is the glass part of the waterresistance or is it on top of the case? There's a pressure check you could do if that's the only reason you're getting it fixed.
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Not looked too closely, but is the glass part of the waterresistance or is it on top of the case? There's a pressure check you could do if that's the only reason you're getting it fixed.
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I'm not sure, and it's a good suggestion, but I'll pay, I don't want to have a broken phone. I doesn't look good.
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Besides, I don't believe it's fragile. It was just bad luck. I've owned a Z for a year and a half, dropped it several times (some without case) and never got damaged.
I have my phone repaired, well actually it couldn't be repaired and Sony gave me a new one. Yep, they GAVE me a new one. I didn't have to pay a thing for it. I was in doubt whether to mention this, since more people could claim this althoug every scenario is different of course, but I do post this since I think this is great service by Sony! I really want to thank them for this!!!
I no whave my smart cover from Sony, the SCR24, and oh my God.... this is great! The phone, the cover, the service.... I am a big Sony fan!!!!
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A couch is not a flat surface. The material makes a difference. Glass on table could move depending on what the table is made of and how it is shaped. But it isn't adviseable to place it near the edge of any table regardless of what phone it is.
I think placing the blame on Sony's design in this case isn't justifiable and I don't even like Sony's practice (advertising waterproof with people playing in water but not covering it under warranty. DRM on camera....) There is an inherent responsibility of each users to keep it out of harm's way such as keeping it out of your pocket when you are playing sports, away from edges, etc. Everyone knows that Xperia is plated front and back with tempered glass. Glass breaks with impact.
Digressed there but to answer you: either you pay for the repair, attempt a DIY, or trash it and buy a new phone because what occur will not be classify as manufacturer defect that is cover. Don't think there is a 4th way.
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olafd72 said:
I have my phone repaired, well actually it couldn't be repaired and Sony gave me a new one. Yep, they GAVE me a new one. I didn't have to pay a thing for it. I was in doubt whether to mention this, since more people could claim this althoug every scenario is different of course, but I do post this since I think this is great service by Sony! I really want to thank them for this!!!
I no whave my smart cover from Sony, the SCR24, and oh my God.... this is great! The phone, the cover, the service.... I am a big Sony fan!!!!
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Lucky ass
I know
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I know
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Good to hear! Congrats
Then again, the phone IS slippery. I have noticed it many times on tables which werent totally levelled for example. It just floats to the edge, very slowly... So it's not really a user mistake here.
Anyway, I have a screenprotector on the back now and that also helps with the slippyness
Thnx. Yes, not really a user mistake but I could imagine that other companies would have let me pay. I know have the Sony SCR24 cover, so the slippery problem is solved.
olafd72 said:
I have my phone repaired, well actually it couldn't be repaired and Sony gave me a new one. Yep, they GAVE me a new one. I didn't have to pay a thing for it. I was in doubt whether to mention this, since more people could claim this althoug every scenario is different of course, but I do post this since I think this is great service by Sony! I really want to thank them for this!!!
I no whave my smart cover from Sony, the SCR24, and oh my God.... this is great! The phone, the cover, the service.... I am a big Sony fan!!!!
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i was lurking around the Z3 forums to search for some topics related to the fact that my brand new Z3 frontglass + digitizer was broken a few weeks ago.
I cannot proof that the damage wasnt my fault ( or is ) so i sent the phone to GSMWijzer (The Netherlands) to let them investigate it ( probably went to dynafix ). They told me that after their findings they would inform me whether i have to pay or not.
Today i got my answer??? GSMWijzer mailed a track & trace nr for a brand new Z3 !!!
I am really happy that whoever made the decision to let this one go under guarantee , delived such good service!
I mailed them to thank them and also asked for some explanation why the decision was made to send a new Z3 and also to clarify the reason to charge no costs at all.
I they mail anything usefull which can help future Z3 victims then i will post it here.
For now: i agree with the topicstarter: YAY for Sony !
mvenneker said:
i was lurking around the Z3 forums to search for some topics related to the fact that my brand new Z3 frontglass + digitizer was broken a few weeks ago.
I cannot proof that the damage wasnt my fault ( or is ) so i sent the phone to GSMWijzer (The Netherlands) to let them investigate it ( probably went to dynafix ). They told me that after their findings they would inform me whether i have to pay or not.
Today i got my answer??? GSMWijzer mailed a track & trace nr for a brand new Z3 !!!
I am really happy that whoever made the decision to let this one go under guarantee , delived such good service!
I mailed them to thank them and also asked for some explanation why the decision was made to send a new Z3 and also to clarify the reason to charge no costs at all.
I they mail anything usefull which can help future Z3 victims then i will post it here.
For now: i agree with the topicstarter: YAY for Sony !
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You have guts, I didn't dare to ask why they gave me a new one, since I was afraid it might be a mistake and I had to pay anyway. I thought that not only my glass was broken, but also my whole phone didn't work anymore, they gave me a new one. But then again, they could have charged me for the glass only? Or Sony accepts the slippery issue and therefor refunds it? Anyway, more than a million thumbs up for Sony!
these phones slide like no other i have owned for sure , put a super thin tpu case on it and it will stop , i cant wait till i get mine , the phone in just over a week has slipped off my leather sofa , my bed stand on vibrate it will run away from u lol i put a anti car dash slip on my couch where i sit it mostly till i get the case tomorrow smh