So I was always jealous of OnePlus' wooden battery covers. After realizing that the mi 5 has a removable back, I had no other choice but to buy one myself.
A brief search on ebay provided me with a few choices, and I bought a mahogany one for 9 bucks.
Of course for this price it is nowhere near wooden, but the feel and warmth are kinda same with polycarbonate, instead of the cool glass.
The shipping was terribly slow, but eventually got here, and to be honest it's not half bad. The texture is nonexistent, but the printing and smoothness makes it look like the real thing, unless inspected with macro lens. With the luphie bumper case it pairs up really good.
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How do you remove the glass back... I wanna try it as well..
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I have the same back cover I guess, I payed around 2,5$ on Aliexpress.
And I'm waiting the same bumper
penglengpung said:
How do you remove the glass back... I wanna try it as well..
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You need to use a windy
Fortinho said:
You need to use a windy
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A suction cup? Do you use that to literally pull the glass back plate off?
James Weinreich said:
A suction cup? Do you use that to literally pull the glass back plate off?
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Look here:
https://youtu.be/oYiLy42ocDs?t=10s
Protection?
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Hi, I wanted to buy this case but I am a bit clumsy. Does it offer good protection?
draxema said:
Hi, I wanted to buy this case but I am a bit clumsy. Does it offer good protection?
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As it is made of polymer, it absorbs shock, but I don't think a back cover would make much of a difference when dropped, hence it usually lands on the corners. If I were you, I'd buy a bumper case or just a normal case.
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As it is made of polymer, it absorbs shock, but I don't think a back cover would make much of a difference when dropped, hence it usually lands on the corners. If I were you, I'd buy a bumper case or just a normal case.
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Does the bumper case make your signal drop? seeing it's made from aluminium...
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Does the bumper case make your signal drop? seeing it's made from aluminium...
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Of course it does, but it's still quite good.
Related
Excuse the quality of the pictures...
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Looks good, care to post a link to where you bought it?
Problem with these is that the top and bottom are not fully covered so can't see the case protecting those parts very well.
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Problem with these is that the top and bottom are not fully covered so can't see the case protecting those parts very well.
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Yeah I dont understand why they cant simply make one that cover the top and bottom as it does for the sides
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Looks good, care to post a link to where you bought it?
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CLEAR-Crystal...SP-/300425536752?pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL
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Yeah I dont understand why they cant simply make one that cover the top and bottom as it does for the sides
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This is the one I bought, really good case for the price. Rubber back and protects all sides, just a bit of a shame with the 2 materials being different [back and sides].
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300437331730
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This is the one I bought, really good case for the price. Rubber back and protects all sides, just a bit of a shame with the 2 materials being different [back and sides].
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300437331730
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I've already got one which is the same material all they way around:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-Epik-Ca...vo-/300423044647?pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL
I wanted something that was specifically thin and didn't conceal the shape and colour of the Desire.
It's the same design as Capdase's Soft Jacket 2 Xpose Tinted
I would say it's a well designed case and fits nicely in the phone without any free play
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I've already got one which is the same material all they way around:
I wanted something that was specifically thin and didn't conceal the shape and colour of the Desire.
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sh500 said:
I've already got one which is the same material all they way around:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-Epik-Ca...vo-/300423044647?pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL
I wanted something that was specifically thin and didn't conceal the shape and colour of the Desire.
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No thats a different case. That material is on the edge of the phone case that I have so it is flexible, but the main part is a plastic material so it is solid but a rubber coating so it feels like the back of the Desire rather than being smooth. Can take a picture for you tonight if you want.
So I decided that I got tired of Samsung's infamous glossy polycarbonate fingerprint-magnet casing and decided to do something about it. I think you'll find the results below are quite stunning if I do say so myself.
Feel free to comment and share your thoughts/questions. : )
Skinomi TechSkin™ Samsung Galaxy S4 Carbon Fiber Skin Protector
Link to Full Size Image (Rear)
Pardon the blurriness as this was shot with my Galaxy Nexus in semi-low light
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Looks amazing I may have to pick up but need a spare oem back first and nobody has them! :/
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Is this a case or a battery cover?
How's the grip
oneandroidnut said:
Looks amazing I may have to pick up but need a spare oem back first and nobody has them! :/
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Here you go: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-Bat...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item232b304731
Or if you don't feel like waiting on China: http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Samsung...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item232bdf3b26
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Is this a case or a battery cover?
How's the grip
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Neither, if you click the main link you'll notice this is actually a vinyl wrap that applies onto the device, effectively adding almost not thickness.
A vinyl wrap? I feel like that will eventually peel or catch on the edges with long term use... in and out of the pocket and eventually start peeling
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A vinyl wrap? I feel like that will eventually peel or catch on the edges with long term use... in and out of the pocket and eventually start peeling
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Depends how you use it. The glue on it is really thick and tough so it does not peel easy. Also they recommend to use a heat gun once you're 100% sure you want to set it the way it is so the glue melts and bonds to the plastic (doesn't actually bond but sure feels like it afterwards).
I bought this instead, well see how it is
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300912800643
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Draco just released their HYDRA case for the S4. A non-Ducati branded case will be released next week as well. They look great, but it looks like they add quite a lot of width to the phone.
I ordered the new ElementCase Eclipse case, and if I don't end up liking that I'm going to order one of the Draco cases and give it a shot.
http://www.dracodesigninc.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1870
The oem already on sale.
lunarken said:
The oem already on sale.
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The what?
the fake...
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the fake...
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OEM means original equipment manufacturer, the complete opposite of fake. And yes, the fakes are out. But they're also usually really bad quality compared to the real ones.
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The oem already on sale.
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Do you have a link for that? Thanks
Wow! Nice bumper with nice price!!! If I have a honda hornet, and is not ducati, I have to look for another bumper? Hahaha
New Airborne cases were released today. I like them much better than the HYDRA ones. And they're a bit cheaper too.
http://www.dracodesigninc.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1870
The Hydra cases are beautiful. However, that's a steep price to pay for a case, luxury item or not.
these case are very stunning looking. i just can't see spending that much on a case. there are far to many less expensive alternatives out there.
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Is there a lip on either side? It looks flush is most pics. I was just wondering about lying it down and scratching up the camera cover or the front glass.
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Is there a lip on either side? It looks flush is most pics. I was just wondering about lying it down and scratching up the camera cover or the front glass.
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Their cases have almost no lay on table rim. They work nicely with glass screen protectors though.
So it makes your phone huge? uhh no thanks
dam almost 100 bucks just for a stinking case? I don't see myself ever shelling more than 50 bucks for a case
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Their cases have almost no lay on table rim. They work nicely with glass screen protectors though.
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Lol so you're essentially paying $100 to not protect your phone?
I was excited for the case at first, but I watched Youtube review videos and I realized how ugly and huge it is...
I wonder if this case would this interfere with wireless charging or NFC
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I wonder if this case would this interfere with wireless charging or NFC
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My understanding is that this is a bumper so the back is completely exposed (allowing wireless charging and NFC to work completely).
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My understanding is that this is a bumper so the back is completely exposed (allowing wireless charging and NFC to work completely).
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"bumper"... right. D-ohh
Yes, They're nice to look at. But it makes the phone wider, bigger at minimal protection
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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?"
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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?"
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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:
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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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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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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
For the people who like to sell their smartphones when they are bored with one model, it becomes necessary to keep the smartphone model in good condition so that they can get suitable resell or exchange value and mobile covers can allow you to get this advantage which means that you will not need to be always worried about the handling of your smartphone. Hope this article will help in this regards http://www.techinfoworld.com/importance-of-mobile-covers/
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