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I am absolutely loving my Fascinate (rooted, lag fixed, and de-Binged of course). Awesome upgrade from my Droid Eris! However, I have one major gripe with it so far, and that's the battery cover, or back plate, whatever you wanna call it. I am definitely not a fan of the glossy finish on it. If my fingers are the least bit wet or greasy, it makes it very hard to hold onto. The battery cover on my Eris had some kind of slightly rubberized matte finish, and I never, ever had trouble holding onto that phone.
So, I'm looking for a solution. Ideally, it would be in the form of a direct replacement for the OEM battery cover that is made of the grippy material like the Eris had, but I might settle for some kind of stick-on skin, if there's a good one that will eliminate the slipperiness. I've searched a bit, but haven't found any good solutions yet. Anyone suggestions would be appreciated. Oh, but please don't suggest cases of any kind. I have a good leather belt holster already that the phone fits in perfectly, and adding a wraparound case of any kind would be redundant, and also would prevent the phone from fitting in my current case.
Actually, I think I found a solution, thanks to a thread on the Android Central forums. Stealth Guards is apparently giving away all their screen protectors away for free for a limited time. You pay only the cost of shipping, which for me was $2.85, and the protector was originally $14.99. It's actually a full body protection skin, not just a basic screen protector. I'll probably just use the part for the back, and not mess with the front screen protector part at all. Here's the link:
http://www.stealthguards.com/index.php/cellphones/samsung-fascinate-full-body-protection.html
Note that they have free protector kits for most all the popular phones available right now, and if you like their Facebook page, you could win prizes (such as iTunes or Best Buy gift cards) on the way to 1000 likes, and after they top 1000, they'll hold a drawing to give away a new 6th-gen iPod Nano.
ivorycruncher said:
Actually, I think I found a solution, thanks to a thread on the Android Central forums. Stealth Guards is apparently giving away all their screen protectors away for free for a limited time. You pay only the cost of shipping, which for me was $2.85, and the protector was originally $14.99. It's actually a full body protection skin, not just a basic screen protector. I'll probably just use the part for the back, and not mess with the front screen protector part at all. Here's the link:
http://www.stealthguards.com/index.php/cellphones/samsung-fascinate-full-body-protection.html
Note that they have free protector kits for most all the popular phones available right now, and if you like their Facebook page, you could win prizes (such as iTunes or Best Buy gift cards) on the way to 1000 likes, and after they top 1000, they'll hold a drawing to give away a new 6th-gen iPod Nano.
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THANKS!!! Just ordered one for me and one for my girlfriend... I didn't want to add a case, but this will keep our phones looking fancy!
hey this looks really cool. can you let us know how this works out after you get it? i was just at the bar the other day (you know how when ur holdin a cold beer and ur hands get wet) i was like god this phone is slippery
I got full body invisible shield.
I removed the SP and got realook because i didn't like the rubber feel on the screen.
But i left the back piece on it makes the back feel allot better and gives it a kind of rubbery feel and reduces finger prints and also helps protect from scratches
It and makes the over all phone feel solid.
Thanks for the link. Picked up 2 of these for my phone.
Thanks for the link too, got one for me and two coworkers. Hell of a deal even if it's mostly crap. I just want it forthe back cover too. Way too slippery.
I'd like it if Seidio's innocase for this phone just protected the back/sides and left the front alone. I like the soft touch on those...
Even my HTC TP2 had a soft tough battery door stock.
Oh dang, I forgot to reply back to this. I got my Stealth Guard as expected (just an envelope in the mail, almost thought it was junk mail at first). Sadly, there NO instructions (except for a YouTube video on their website, which was a joke), but after digging up some info online, I washed and dried the battery cover, sprayed it with some slightly soapy water, and applied the skin. I rubbed out most of the bubbles fairly easily, and as others have said, after 2-3 days, all remaining bubbles and odd-looking film went away, and if not for the ridge at the edge of the skin, you wouldn't know it was on there. Oh, I did have a bit of trouble getting the corners to stick down to the curved corners of the battery cover, but I kept working on them, and they did eventually stick as the water started to dry up a little. So far there's no evidence of peeling or anything.
I do have to admit that it's not as grippy as I expected, but it is some better than the bare surface, and should prevent the back from getting scratched up, which I was starting to see evidence of, even with careful treatment of the device. I'm undecided if I'll ever apply the front piece or not at this point, but seeing how clearly the back piece applied, I wouldn't expect it to affect visibility at all.
I ordered another one of these for my brother-in-law's Droid Incredible, and would recommend them to anyone else as well, unless you want to try a different brand, in the hopes of getting an even grippier surface for the back side. But I think that for a mere $2.85, you really can't find a better deal anywhere.
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Well, I ordered the Verizon / OEM, "kickstand" hard case in hopes of a good solution for the slippery back. Looks like this case only covers the back and sides of the phone and leaves the front untouched which is what I wanted as far as a case, and it looks quite thin too. Plus, it has a kickstand built in which I really wanted since my TP2 had a sliding/tilting screen. The back of this case is grooved with like a patchwork pattern so I'm sure it's a lot grippier.
Verizon wants $20 for them, but I got it for $10 including shipping on eBay! I'll post back how it is when I get it, but I think it's the best solution i've seen.
Have the kickstand case & it's pretty good. It also has 4 raised "feet" at the corners on the back which give it some speaker clearence when flat & act as friction points for your hand or loose pocket. The kickstand is a good alternative for a desk cradle & makes utilizing the alarm clock easier.
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Bulky cases like that don't work for me. I use a belt holster case that I picked up from Best Buy, and any other protector case would make it bulky to put into the holster. That's why this stick-on protector was attractive to me, as it adds no unnecessary bulk. But that's just my preference. If you prefer a hard case, you'll get no argument from me.
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I just ordered 3 brand new covers directly from VZ...They are only $3 bux each...Ill just replace them when needed.
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I just ordered 3 brand new covers directly from VZ...They are only $3 bux each...Ill just replace them when needed.
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I'd do that if they made some with a matte finish.. Where did you order them from? Just curious..
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I'd do that if they made some with a matte finish.. Where did you order them from? Just curious..
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Directly from the VZ site....I am gonna experiment with one...Im looking for a sort of rubber spray paint...If i can find one im gonna spray it.
Maybe with the white fascinate coming out at best buy I can buy the white back. Looks nice.
Ok, got the OEM/Verizon Kickstand case in and the $2 Stealth Guards films. The kickstand case is THE solution for the battery door IMHO, but I got both mainly for this reason. Mini review of each:
The Kickstand case, I got from eBay, for $11 shipped w/ tax (just search for "fascinate kickstand"), which is half off the in store price you'll find. It is THE solution to the slippery battery door IMHO, and the best case out there right now. The case has a slight rubberized / soft touch finish, and has a grip pattern in it, which makes it much easier to hold onto. It's quite thin, except for a bump caused by the kickstand, which is leveled so the phone lays flat, by some "feet" on the back. That slight bump I actually like, because I can easily tell which way the phone is oriented in my hand without looking at it. It provides nice protection to the sides and corners and back, so I think it will provide added drop protection. It fits very tight, I wouldn't expect it to come off ever. What I really like, is that it barely protrudes above the front of the phone at all, it adds a very slight lip at the sides, and that's it. This keeps the phone quite flat/thin still and doesn't change how you'd interact with the screen at all. The slight lip should help protect the screen though. All the cutouts are excellent in positioning, and provide nice "cover" for the side buttons against accidental actuation.
Probably the nicest thing of all which I didn't expect, is that the Kickstand works in both Portrait with the phone vertical, and horizontal in landscape, due to the way they positioned the kickstand on the back. It works great - this takes care of one of the things I missed from my Touch Pro2 (the tilting screen). It also has a tensioner, which allows you to tweak the angle in horizontal/landscape a bit because it's "stiff". For the $11 I paid for it, it's worth every penny and seems quite solid/well engineered for the price.
Only downside I see is that it's a bit tougher to take the battery out of course..
The Stealth Guards films are better than nothing, but not much grippier than stock. They come with just two films, front and back. Application and clarity is similar to other "invisible shield" type products. Not a very good screen protector (orange peel, tiny bubbles, not crystal clear), Steinheil is WAY better, but they don't have them yet for our phones so I'll use this in the mean time. Also, they cover the light/prox sensor at the top of the phone, which I found made the automatic backlight adjustment sorta freak out and switch more often than it should (probably because the protector is relatively thick and not crystal clear) - I cut a tiny window out around them with a razor blade and that fixed the issue. They shipped in an envelope, inside another envelope, I ordered 3 sets for myself and friends, and every one came with wrinkling/damage. Fortunately the films are very durable so the films themselves were unharmed - it was the paper backing that was wrinkled. Still, they could of reinforced the envelope with a little cardboard.... Also they come with no instructions or packing at all, just bulk/oem packed. Still, for $2 they were worth it, but not worth much more than that.
suzook said:
I just ordered 3 brand new covers directly from VZ...They are only $3 bux each...Ill just replace them when needed.
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How did you get them for $3? It says they are $5.
Has anyone seen this new case by Zenus? I love that they have integrated a clear hard plastic covering the edge for protection, but I wish the inside of case had a slot for some cash...then it would be perfect for me. I guess I've been spoiled by the wallet style case I had by Zenus for my old Note 2. Check it out...
Man...since I'm new here, I can't post a link. Sorry... go to zenus case . Net and look under note edge cases.
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Has anyone seen this new case by Zenus? I love that they have integrated a clear hard plastic covering the edge for protection, but I wish the inside of case had a slot for some cash...then it would be perfect for me. I guess I've been spoiled by the wallet style case I had by Zenus for my old Note 2. Check it out...
Man...since I'm new here, I can't post a link. Sorry... go to zenus case . Net and look under note edge cases.
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http://www.zenuscase.net/zenus-minimal-diary-for-galaxy-note4html
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http://www.zenuscase.net/zenus-minimal-diary-for-galaxy-note4html
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the case costs more than the samsung cover but does not say if it utilizes the magnet to cut the display off. that is the key. if not then you pay more and loose that functionality.
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the case costs more than the samsung cover but does not say if it utilizes the magnet to cut the display off. that is the key. if not then you pay more and loose that
I went ahead and bit the bullet and ordered it because I've been so afraid of dropping the phone. The pictures show coverage around the top, bottom, and sides of the phone, and that hard plastic part around the edge with the slit inside it so you can still use the edge sold me on it.
I'll see about the magnet when it gets here. It will be a couple of weeks since its coming from Asia.
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soulsistanumber1 said:
steve austin said:
the case costs more than the samsung cover but does not say if it utilizes the magnet to cut the display off. that is the key. if not then you pay more and loose that
I went ahead and bit the bullet and ordered it because I've been so afraid of dropping the phone. The pictures show coverage around the top, bottom, and sides of the phone, and that hard plastic part around the edge with the slit inside it so you can still use the edge sold me on it.
I'll see about the magnet when it gets here. It will be a couple of weeks since its coming from Asia.
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Great. I agree that the plastic edge is a good protection.
Let us know 3 things when you get it.
1. Show some pics from the top and bottom view, I would like to see a bit better how much this case adds thickness to the device.
2. As others have mentioned, let us know about any magnetic closure features.
3. I am concerned about the on/off button being pressed accidently while in my pocket, carrying bag etc... There is no indentation on the front cover where the on/off button will press on, as with the Samsung case. Also, does the 1mm leather card slot protect it from doing this, and/or does it press on the screen affecting in any negative way?
These are some of my concerns, but the case does look promising.
Also a cheaper option (synthetic leather & possible metallic materials) but same design concept by Zenus.
http://www.zenuscase.net/zenus-metallic-diary-for-galaxy-note-edgehtml
I am seriously considering getting this device next week.
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Will do. It shipped from Korea on the 2nd.
im so excited to see if anyone liked theirs. Nothing like this is being sold here in the US, everything is coming from korea. *sigh*
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im so excited to see if anyone liked theirs. Nothing like this is being sold here in the US, everything is coming from korea. *sigh*
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Got my Zenus case today. No magnet. The plastic bar along the edge is also flimsy. Not sure if it was meant to be that way, but it bends inward very easily.
Maybe making the thin plastic bar metal would have been nicer. Although I could see metal possibly scratching the curved screen...
The rest of the case is great and fits perfectly.
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Got my Zenus case today. No magnet. The plastic bar along the edge is also flimsy. Not sure if it was meant to be that way, but it bends inward very easily.
Maybe making the thin plastic bar metal would have been nicer. Although I could see metal possibly scratching the curved screen...
The rest of the case is great and fits perfectly.
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Can you post pics pls
The case finally came today after ordering it 2 weeks ago. I'm not too sure how I like it yet. I do like that the sides and the top are completely protected by the rubber inside of the case. As the poster before me said, the clear plastic over the edge is flimsy. It's a flexible plastic, instead of hard plastic and there no magnet. I snapped a few pics with my husband's iPhone 6 plus. So if the quality is bad, blame it on his phone! Check out the pics and tell me what yall think.
I've decided to post a few more pics and give my final verdict on this case. I originally had the original Samsung flip case, and I've realized that you lose the functionality that you have with that case, but you gain protection with the zenus.
Here are a few cons...
1. When calls come in, they don't appear in the edge as they do with the Samsung case . You have to open the case to see who's calling. (I had gotten used to seeing who was calling from the edge and answering or rejecting the calls from there.)
2. Although the slit is present on the clear plastic over the edge, it's hard to swipe through the different panels.
3. The case adds quite a bit of weight the phone.
4. There is no magnet, so when you close cover, the main screens runs over onto the exposed clear part of the case. ( I've been accustomed to the personal message appearing when the cover is closed. )
5. The clear plastic is very flimsy.
Pros...
1. Protection
2. Kick stand for watching movies
I have decided to forfeit protection and go back to the original Samsung flip case.
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The case finally came today after ordering it 2 weeks ago. I'm not too sure how I like it yet. I do like that the sides and the top are completely protected by the rubber inside of the case. As the poster before me said, the clear plastic over the edge is flimsy. It's a flexible plastic, instead of hard plastic and there no magnet. I snapped a few pics with my husband's iPhone 6 plus. So if the quality is bad, blame it on his phone! Check out the pics and tell me what yall think.
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Does it make the phone significantly thicker? is there a way for you to do a side by side comparison with the phone with a case and without a case?
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soulsistanumber1 said:
I've decided to post a few more pics and give my final verdict on this case. I originally had the original Samsung flip case, and I've realized that you lose the functionality that you have with that case, but you gain protection with the zenus.
Here are a few cons...
1. When calls come in, they don't appear in the edge as they do with the Samsung case . You have to open the case to see who's calling. (I had gotten used to seeing who was calling from the edge and answering or rejecting the calls from there.)
2. Although the slit is present on the clear plastic over the edge, it's hard to swipe through the different panels.
3. The case adds quite a bit of weight the phone.
4. There is no magnet, so when you close cover, the main screens runs over onto the exposed clear part of the case. ( I've been accustomed to the personal message appearing when the cover is closed. )
5. The clear plastic is very flimsy.
Pros...
1. Protection
2. Kick stand for watching movies
I have decided to forfeit protection and go back to the original Samsung flip case.
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will you be selling that off? I'll take it off your hands if you do decide. Email me at [email protected]
soulsistanumber1 said:
I've decided to post a few more pics and give my final verdict on this case. I originally had the original Samsung flip case, and I've realized that you lose the functionality that you have with that case, but you gain protection with the zenus.
Here are a few cons...
1. When calls come in, they don't appear in the edge as they do with the Samsung case . You have to open the case to see who's calling. (I had gotten used to seeing who was calling from the edge and answering or rejecting the calls from there.)
2. Although the slit is present on the clear plastic over the edge, it's hard to swipe through the different panels.
3. The case adds quite a bit of weight the phone.
4. There is no magnet, so when you close cover, the main screens runs over onto the exposed clear part of the case. ( I've been accustomed to the personal message appearing when the cover is closed. )
5. The clear plastic is very flimsy.
Pros...
1. Protection
2. Kick stand for watching movies
I have decided to forfeit protection and go back to the original Samsung flip case.
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Very similar views here. Just a couple of points to add as workarounds. I notice the Samsung case has a chip like thing on the back which may make the difference.
1. You do get the call on the panel if you are already in another app. Not if you are on homescreen or the cover is closed.
2. The alarm clock functionality that the Samsung case has is also lost. In the Samsung, the alarm rings on the panel, and can be turned off or snoozed from the edge, which is nice. Any other case, you have to open the cover as usual. Also you lose the clock animation when opening and closing the case.
3. The workaround to having the screen turn on automatically is to use the app Auto Screen on off. Works very well. Has the added advantage of being able to screen on again without pressing the home button by just waving over the proximity sensor.
4. The case is much thicker and adds size and weight. I personally liked this as I have large hands, and also found it easier for two thumb typing.
5. Protection, as mentioned by the earlier poster, is far better. The plastic seems
flimsy but adequate to protect the edge.
So quite a few things can be worked around. Basically a personal call. In my case, after doing all the above, I've still gone back to the original samsung for the functionality ☺
I really want to use the phone without a case and just a tgsp.. But I am unsure how scratch resistant it is. I am about to receive a replacement phone from Google as my first had issues. What do you guys use?
Definitely get a screen protector. Just having it in my pockets caused many small screen scratches over time.
As for the phone itself, the beveled metal edges around the screen scratch and dent VERY easily. A slight accidental bump can permanently mess it up pretty badly. The back metal of the phone seems to hold up very nicely, though.
i have no screen protector or case and I wouldnt have it any other way. That being said the edges are a thinner metal then a coke can so it will nick easily
This phone is too slippery to use without a case imo. I use a Spigen Thin Fit to help with grip and I'm happy.
Always wrap your thing!
Using a slickwraps skin. It's much easier to hold without a case because it's less heavy and thinner (due to how long the phone is)
I'm using my phone absolutely naked, have insurance in case something happens to it in lieu of a case.
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I really want to use the phone without a case and just a tgsp.. But I am unsure how scratch resistant it is. I am about to receive a replacement phone from Google as my first had issues. What do you guys use?
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I feel the same way however I'd like to keep this phone looking good.. I've gone with the Rhino bumper which is thin, discreet and you can still feel the back of the phone..plus the protection is supposed to be amazing.
The only problem I have now is that the case looks good too so I want to protect that now lol.
30 dollars with shipping, I'm in the UK and it came in under a week. A great case.
All I have on my phone is a dbrand skin. Unfortunately, I had an issue where it dropped a short distance (6 to 12 inches) and landed on a corner and it knicked up that corner near the screen pretty good, but not enough to convince me to buy a case yet... lol Haven't had any problems with any screen scratches or any other cosmetic damages yet.
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I feel the same way however I'd like to keep this phone looking good.. I've gone with the Rhino bumper which is thin, discreet and you can still feel the back of the phone..plus the protection is supposed to be amazing.
The only problem I have now is that the case looks good too so I want to protect that now lol.
30 dollars with shipping, I'm in the UK and it came in under a week. A great case.
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I'm in the UK too. Did you get any customs charges or anything? Was it straight from Rhino shields website? Cheers
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All I have on my phone is a dbrand skin. Unfortunately, I had an issue where it dropped a short distance (6 to 12 inches) and landed on a corner and it knicked up that corner near the screen pretty good, but not enough to convince me to buy a case yet... lol Haven't had any problems with any screen scratches or any other cosmetic damages yet.
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Can you post a picture please?
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I'm in the UK too. Did you get any customs charges or anything? Was it straight from Rhino shields website? Cheers
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Straight from the evo labs website. No restrictions. Here within a week. I did pay p&p but that's expected. About 4 quid I think.
One thing id like to say though, the rear clearance is not 100% the very centre of the back is slightly exposed, the bumper does not offer complete clearance when you push it against a flat surface.
If you don't know what I mean.
Take your phone and slide the back of it along the edge of a surface, say a mantelpiece or a shelf and whilst the start of the case is covered, towards the middle is not..
Not the end of the world but I'd have liked the clearance, ironically, tech 21 always offers this , something to consider.
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Can you post a picture please?
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Unfortunately, my N6P is my only camera at the moment. I'm sure most people wouldn't even notice the ding from a distance, but every time I run my finger along it, I cry a little inside.
Have a good one!
I have a glass screen protector, a Dbrand black carbon fiber skin for the glass panel on the back, and carry the phone around in a FitBag pouch.
This phone is the first where i must have a case for traction, its soo slippery and i want to hold it casually and treat it like a normal phone. I bet if i had it in my pocket it will just defy gravity and just fly out, would get a skin but seeing how easy it was to bend the bezel with my finger nail, i dont want break it in the first year,
I got one of these, the thinnest case i could find.i know it wont help in a fall but it will help against wear and tear
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...ack-Cover-For-Huawei/1750180_32495581013.html
I've always rocked my phones naked. This time around I'm using a skin. Had a front back skin. Did drop it once too >_<. Thankfully it's just a small dent right above the camera visor. The skin on my phone is slippery so I ordered a more grippier one and took off the front skin because ambient display works better without it.
I have only a d brand frame for the camera.
I have glass screen protector and tried a clear thin case, but am back to no case..just the glass. No problems. I did add a little non-slip round piece to the back..it stays in my pocket just a little better, and totally stops it from sliding off a flat surface.
In and out of pocket all day, I am not real careful about keys or coins and no issues. I have done this with HTC M7,8,9 also with no problems. I hate hiding a good looking phone with an ugly case...and no case I have ever seen enhances the look.
Any one know of a transparant case that is compatible with slickwraps? Bought the galactic series but want some extra protection...
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I think it needs no protector.However,my wife bought an iPely screen protector from Amazon for me.I think it feels perfect.That's great.
Was just randomly wondering if anyone doesn't use a case for this phone. Seems like everyone uses a case, and I figured since I'm not selling or trading this phone, why not use it in all its glory. The only problems is, after a few minutes, it gets oily and really slippery, and it's a really thin phone, so it gets a bit uncomfortable using it without a case.
Also, when one hand scrolling, it does this weird thing where it doesn't scroll smoothly, and your palm gets in the way, and gives the scrolling a hitch. When using a phone case, the part of the case that sticks out on the screen naturally blocks your palm, and you never have that problem.
But anyways, who's using the phone naked, and find it to be the most comfortable and best option to go with?
Gimme some pros and cons of you will.
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Your scrolling problem is related to the size of your hands.
I don't use cases, most of them are fugly.
What's the point of having slim phones if we are going to put a case on it and thus it will become bulky anyway?
Might as well make the phones sturdier (which also means bulkier) to begin with.
The only thing I would agree with would be a side bumper. If you're not using a flip cover, even if you have a normal case, your screen will be endangered either way. A simple case only protects the edges and the back (though I don't know why the back cover would need protection). So might as well just stick to a bumper, which doesn't turn the phone into a brick.
I used to have a metallic bumper, though I stopped using it because it messed with the Wi-Fi and mobile signals, due to the metal's reflective properties.
I use the device as is. I also don't experience any grip issues, but that may be due to the fact that my model came with a leather-like back cover and is textured as such, which makes gripping easier.
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Your scrolling problem is related to the size of your hands.
I don't use cases, most of them are fugly.
What's the point of having slim phones if we are going to put a case on it and thus it will become bulky anyway?
Might as well make the phones sturdier (which also means bulkier) to begin with.
The only thing I would agree with would be a side bumper. If you're not using a flip cover, even if you have a normal case, your screen will be endangered either way. A simple case only protects the edges and the back (though I don't know why the back cover would need protection). So might as well just stick to a bumper, which doesn't turn the phone into a brick.
I used to have a metallic bumper, though I stopped using it because it messed with the Wi-Fi and mobile signals, due to the metal's reflective properties.
I use the device as is. I also don't experience any grip issues, but that may be due to the fact that my model came with a leather-like back cover and is textured as such, which makes gripping easier.
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Yeah, you're not experiencing the slip issue because y9u have a leather back. Thst makes all the difference in the world, and matter of fact, I'm gonna order a leather back cover for this phone from Amazon. You actually reminded me to do that lol.
But yeah, been using it without a case for the last day, and just can't without it getting way too slippery. Always revert back to a case.
Gotta go the leather back route.
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I use a clear rubbery case that doesn't take up any space and is virtually invisible. Cost a buck shipped on ebay. Keeps the phone from slipping
Eh, screw it. I just can't use this phone naked, and don't feel like ordering the leather back. I'm just gonna use my candyshell grip case. This phone was made to put a case on it. Way too slim, even with a non slip back.
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I use it with no case and screen protector. I've been using it like this for quite a while. I don't really find any cons. I've dropped it a lot too but it's staying strong I got it 2nd hand like 2-3 years ago.
I go naked with it. My hands and fingers are always bumping into the screen sometimes and I'll get rapid taps/multi openings etc. And yeah it does get kinds oily and all fingerprinty 'up'd. Thats why I mostly use one of them pen things with a rubber end. A pencil works good too.
I hate bulky cases. I went to a Boost mobile store and bought a $15 rubber case that just covered the back and sides. No cover protector. Hate them too. That worked fine until I took it off to wipe down the screen and didnt want it back on again, lost it. So Im nude again. I like these phones better without cases. Plus I' take the cover off a lot too swap sd cards. But just a cheap chunk of rubber works.
I've dropped it a few times, luckily on carpets, never scratched the screen yet, and the back part wont scratch much anyway. I should get a screen protector though. I love Lanyard Holes, but for whatever reason they stopped manufacturing them with these newer phones over the past few years. I use to keep my phone around my neck or attached to my belt loop with that little tiny hole and a lanyard string. But, no more. I hate that.
Or just do what I did. Go to Home Depot and buy liquid spray rubber in a can and spray paint the phone in a rubber coating, let dry, razor blade/exacto knife, peel where needed. lol. It works.
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I go naked with it. My hands and fingers are always bumping into the screen sometimes and I'll get rapid taps/multi openings etc. And yeah it does get kinds oily and all fingerprinty 'up'd. Thats why I mostly use one of them pen things with a rubber end. A pencil works good too.
I hate bulky cases. I went to a Boost mobile store and bought a $15 rubber case that just covered the back and sides. No cover protector. Hate them too. That worked fine until I took it off to wipe down the screen and didnt want it back on again, lost it. So Im nude again. I like these phones better without cases. Plus I' take the cover off a lot too swap sd cards. But just a cheap chunk of rubber works.
I've dropped it a few times, luckily on carpets, never scratched the screen yet, and the back part wont scratch much anyway. I should get a screen protector though. I love Lanyard Holes, but for whatever reason they stopped manufacturing them with these newer phones over the past few years. I use to keep my phone around my neck or attached to my belt loop with that little tiny hole and a lanyard string. But, no more. I hate that.
Or just do what I did. Go to Home Depot and buy liquid spray rubber in a can and spray paint the phone in a rubber coating, let dry, razor blade/exacto knife, peel where needed. lol. It works.
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That's a damn good idea.
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Man, at the end of the day, I just can't use this phone without a case. Its way too thin and slippery. Speck candyshell grip for the win. Absolutely perfect case for this phone, light as a feather, thin, adds almost no bulk to the width of the phone, and incredibly grippy. Can't go wrong.
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I can't remember the last phone I owned where I didn't use a case. In fact, when I purchased my Nexus 4, I actually forgot to order a case, and when it arrived, I flat out refused to take it out the house before the case arrived.
I wouldn't consider myself clumsy, but accidents do happen and they usually involve my mobile phone. I always buy the same case, a plastic/silicone TPU case from eBay, and they range from 99p to about £3. I never spend more than that. This is the case I bought for mine:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-Sli...hash=item36017ba2e3:m:mYsl2Xxl2euYRiFrqhugqKQ
I won't buy the hard shell cases because the aim is to absorb the impact. A hard shell case will simply distribute it elsewhere and therefore either the case will crack (causing damage to the phone) or the impact will simply transfer through into the phone itself causing pretty much the same amount of damage that you might get if you didn't have a case at all. A TPU case will genuinely absorb impact and protect your phone. I am lucky enough to say that from experience. I dropped my Galaxy S1 down a terrace at a football match (soccer) and while the case itself was scratched, the phone remained totally unscratched. I've dropped my S4 numerous times out the door of my car (usually falls out my pocket) and so far, there has been no damage to the phone itself, although that said I think the front camera has perhaps started to play up, so perhaps that's been caused by repeated drops, but it's nothing that can't be repaired for cheap and ultimately, the screen is still alive and looking gorgeous and that's the expensive part to replace.
My girlfriend dropped her uncased Nokia Lumia 900 once on a hard wood floor. The screen was smashed and the phone was never quite the same afterwards (I think there was some damage to the accelerometer). My friend has smashed many many iPhones by not keeping them in cases (it only takes one drop). I am yet to smash a phone despite repeated efforts.
One last thing, if you do buy a TPU case, make sure there is a lip. That will add a huge amount of protection to the screen. No lip, no real protection offered to the glass.
Definitely a case for me ... Otter Box
Started off without one till i dropped it and broke the front glass. After months of seeing it damaged i replaced the glass myself then ordered an Otter Box case. Sure it adds bulk but at least i don't worry too much about it falling again. It took a tumble from the top of the stairs the other day and no damage, I thought for sure it was a done deal when i watched it tumble faster as it went down.
The glass replacement wasn't as hard i had thought it would be especially using the 3rd party adhesive and i must say the screen feels stronger than the original. I do agree however it is a sleek phone without a case but too slippery to leave unprotected IMO
Otter box cases are unnecessarily bulky imo, but there we go.
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I can't remember the last phone I owned where I didn't use a case. In fact, when I purchased my Nexus 4, I actually forgot to order a case, and when it arrived, I flat out refused to take it out the house before the case arrived.
I wouldn't consider myself clumsy, but accidents do happen and they usually involve my mobile phone. I always buy the same case, a plastic/silicone TPU case from eBay, and they range from 99p to about £3. I never spend more than that. This is the case I bought for mine:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-Sli...hash=item36017ba2e3:m:mYsl2Xxl2euYRiFrqhugqKQ
I won't buy the hard shell cases because the aim is to absorb the impact. A hard shell case will simply distribute it elsewhere and therefore either the case will crack (causing damage to the phone) or the impact will simply transfer through into the phone itself causing pretty much the same amount of damage that you might get if you didn't have a case at all. A TPU case will genuinely absorb impact and protect your phone. I am lucky enough to say that from experience. I dropped my Galaxy S1 down a terrace at a football match (soccer) and while the case itself was scratched, the phone remained totally unscratched. I've dropped my S4 numerous times out the door of my car (usually falls out my pocket) and so far, there has been no damage to the phone itself, although that said I think the front camera has perhaps started to play up, so perhaps that's been caused by repeated drops, but it's nothing that can't be repaired for cheap and ultimately, the screen is still alive and looking gorgeous and that's the expensive part to replace.
My girlfriend dropped her uncased Nokia Lumia 900 once on a hard wood floor. The screen was smashed and the phone was never quite the same afterwards (I think there was some damage to the accelerometer). My friend has smashed many many iPhones by not keeping them in cases (it only takes one drop). I am yet to smash a phone despite repeated efforts.
One last thing, if you do buy a TPU case, make sure there is a lip. That will add a huge amount of protection to the screen. No lip, no real protection offered to the glass.
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Dual layer is the best way to go. Light, slim, and offer the most protection for the least amount of size.
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d3athd3al3r said:
Started off without one till i dropped it and broke the front glass. After months of seeing it damaged i replaced the glass myself then ordered an Otter Box case. Sure it adds bulk but at least i don't worry too much about it falling again. It took a tumble from the top of the stairs the other day and no damage, I thought for sure it was a done deal when i watched it tumble faster as it went down.
The glass replacement wasn't as hard i had thought it would be especially using the 3rd party adhesive and i must say the screen feels stronger than the original. I do agree however it is a sleek phone without a case but too slippery to leave unprotected IMO
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Not only slippery, but just awkward to hold after a few minutes. Its way too thin and rectangular, instead of a square shape. They made the phone way too long, and not wide enough for adult hands to hold comfortably for more than a few minutes.
The design was FOR SURE made for a phone case to be put on it. I'm certain of this.
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A battery cover with wireless charging made it better IMO
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Not only slippery, but just awkward to hold after a few minutes. Its way too thin and rectangular, instead of a square shape. They made the phone way too long, and not wide enough for adult hands to hold comfortably for more than a few minutes.
The design was FOR SURE made for a phone case to be put on it. I'm certain of this.
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Update: After purchasing a new battery cover that allows for wireless charging I ditched the OtterBox Deffender case since it wouldn't fit. Though still made of shiny plastic I feel its a better option than the stock cover because it's slightly thicker, adds weight, makes the phone feel more solid and offers better protection for the rear camera lens. I can see this as an option for anyone who is looking for an alternative to not wanting to cover it up with a case.
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Update: After purchasing a new battery cover that allows for wireless charging I ditched the OtterBox Deffender case since it wouldn't fit. Though still made of shiny plastic I feel its a better option than the stock cover because it's slightly thicker, adds weight, makes the phone feel more solid and offers better protection for the rear camera lens. I can see this as an option for anyone who is looking for an alternative to not wanting to cover it up with a case.
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Yeah, if I had a leather back cover, I'd probably use it without a case. I just need to order one. Even then, I don't know if it would be comfortable, because of the shape of the phone, and the physical dimensions.
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I never use a case or screen protectors because I want to feel the actual phone in my hand.
OK, been using this phone without a case for the past few days, and its butter. Can't go back to cades now lol. You guys were right.
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butt ass naked here since it came out.
mother gifted me a case but it felt like I was holding a brick.
Ive dropped this thing 3,216,546,163 times and it still works fine.
last month though its not reading my sd card properly for some reason, so time to replace soon maybe.
cant submit an image to show you how banged up the sides are(not much surprisingly), no broken screen though.
No case, only a velcro pasty.
This is a very relevant thread. I finally broke the glass on my i9295 a month or so ago. The phone struck the corner of a solid object on the way down. I suspect that an Otter Box protective housing could have saved the screen. However, if I was going to be carrying around my phone in an Otterbox, I would not have a ruggedized IP67 rated phone like the i9295. I carry my phone almost naked with only a 2" x 3" swatch of fuzzy Velcro material stuck on the back. This allows me to stick the phone on the dash of my car or boat where I have a swatch of hookey Velcro material. I also do like the feeling of the fuzzy material on the back of the phone. Makes the phone feel less like a slick bar of soap. I do really like the idea of spraying the phone w/rubberized tool coating. BTW, I did finally just get around to replacing the glass a couple of days ago .
I see a lot of the cases don't actually offer any hinge protection and if you drop the phone right on the edge with the hinge, something might break.
I am looking to see what cases with hinge protection are available. So far I have only found 1 : Spiegen Tough, but it is bulky, personally I am looking for something more minimalistic.
Are there any other options?
I have preordered the UAG Civilian Series Case. But I guess it’s also pretty bulky
I've found this one. Will be giving it a go when I get mine in a couple of weeks - https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/araree-nukin-360-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-3-case-crystal-clear-85997
What i found so far:
Spigen Tough Armor
UAG Civilian
VRS Active
Araree Aero Flex
Araree Nukin 360
Goospery ZFLP3
Mercury Fard (same as Goospery)
I returned Tough Armor as i find it's too bulky for me... will give Araree and Goospery a try
I want something like the araree aeroflex but clear!
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I want something like the araree aeroflex but clear!
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Samsung make clear case with ring. I’ll be getting for free with my preordered Zflip 3, but I opted for VRS case.
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Samsung make clear case with ring. I’ll be getting for free with my preordered Zflip 3, but I opted for VRS case.
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I ordered one in the first place, too. But its a pain to plug the loose parts and phone together and it gives minor hinge protection as the strip is way too narrow and the ring can touch or scratch the hinge in your pocket as well in some angles...
btw. meanwhile i got the Goospery/Mercury Case here, it's nice looking and feeling but sits very loose (i don't use the adhesive tape at first) so that the top part of the case detaches from the phone when flipping open, very annoying :/ my hopes are for the araree aero flex now, should get it delivered these days...
I've ordered the araree aeroflex. Will report back when it arrives in a week or two.
I got my Araree aero flex today and i'm in love... perfect fit, perfect feeling BUT there is one big problem: when the phone is fully closed and i open it the hinge protection doesnt slide properly inside the lower case. It needs a little push with the finger. I improved it by putting a little Tesa on the inside of the lower case (above the factory sticker which should NOT be removed) and now it slides better but not everytime...
Whatever you do, stay away from that Samsung clear case with the ring. First case in my life that I had to read the user guide and search YouTube on how to install on phone.
Two pieces of plastic, that hold the ring, has to fit perfectly between the case and the phone. If they are not align properly, the case will not fit the phone. And it's almost impossible to align that s**t. It has no adhesive to keep it in place.
Went with the Spigen Tough Armor case myself and yeah like someone else said, it's definitely bulky (thick as a pack of cigarettes when closed) but it looks like it will offer very good protection, and I work in the construction industry so I'll take all the protection I can get.
Just noticed another Flip 3 case with hinge protection on Etsy, I dont know nothing about the seller (always bought the wallet cases from the seller "Hand & Hide" from USA on there for my slab phones) but these from the seller "Andantannerie" (from South Korea) look interesting, although $115 is a bit expensive, if they're actually full grain leather they just might possibly be worth it (but upon closer inspection of the pics they look like they might be made from a very thin layer of leather over a plastic shell though)......... https://www.etsy.com/listing/1060335374/premium-leather-galaxy-z-flip-3-case-3?ref=shop_home_recs_1&crt=1&variation0=2201540456
UPDATE: No doubt about it the leather is paper thin, sent the seller an email asking about it and he replied it was 2.5 to 3.5mm thick (about a tenth of an inch) and I replied as to whether that was the thickness of the entire case itself or the leather covering on it, in turn he sent me a photo of him measuring it and he was measuring the thickness of the entire case. Got to give him credit the cases do look nice on his product pics though, but not no where near a $115 nice.......
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Went with the Spigen Tough Armor case myself and yeah like someone else said, it's definitely bulky (thick as a pack of cigarettes when closed) but it looks like it will offer very good protection, and I work in the construction industry so I'll take all the protection I can get.
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Ordered the same one. Wasn't sure about the adhesive, but after 5 different installations (trying various cover screen protectors), it still holds without any of the wiggle or creaking you get on an Otterbox that clips together. It isn't the most amazing hinge protection, but its enough. The case feels less bulky the more I use it and definitely makes the phone feel more sturdy.
I bought an Araree AERO Flex for my Flip 3 and it works fine. It was available on Amazon but became unavailable shortly after I got mine. It is not bulky and has hinge protection. Feels good in hand too. This case does not require any adhesive tape or pad. It just snaps onto the phone securely.
Just check Amazon from time to time and it could be available again. Maybe it is out of stock due to popularity.
I have the same araree case. Great case, no bulk, feels nice in the hand, smudge free. Definitely recommend it.
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I bought an Araree AERO Flex for my Flip 3 and it works fine. It was available on Amazon but became unavailable shortly after I got mine. It is not bulky and has hinge protection. Feels good in hand too. This case does not require any adhesive tape or pad. It just snaps onto the phone securely.
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I have the same araree case. Great case, no bulk, feels nice in the hand, smudge free. Definitely recommend it.
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does your aeroflex cases flip open smoothly when fully closed or do you have to give the hinge protection a little push?
It does now. On the first night I got it, I did have to place my finger over the hinge protection a couple of times to help push it down. But it seems to have sorted itself out now.
I did take it off and put it back on on the 2nd day, so maybe it wasn't sat properly the first time I put it on?
When it was new, the hinge cover did not slide into the slot smoothly. It even pushed the bottom case down when I opened the phone from the closed position. It was not a big deal as I could easily push up the bottom half of the case back up. I took the case off the phone and examined it but found nothing out of the ordinary. After I reinstalled the case, it never happen again. After some use, the hinge cover is sliding back into the case fine. However, if I open the phone rapidly, the hinge cover would bulge out and then snap back into the case. Never, did require me to push on it to help it to slide back. A new car would require some run-in period for its engine. I expect this hinge cover should soften up and loosen up after some more use.
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When it was new, the hinge cover did not slide into the slot smoothly. It even pushed the bottom case down when I opened the phone from the closed position. It was not a big deal as I could easily push up the bottom half of the case back up. I took the case off the phone and examined it but found nothing out of the ordinary. After I reinstalled the case, it never happen again. After some use, the hinge cover is sliding back into the case fine. However, if I open the phone rapidly, the hinge cover would bulge out and then snap back into the case. Never, did require me to push on it to help it to slide back. A new car would require some run-in period for its engine. I expect this hinge cover should soften up and loosen up after some more use.
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Which case?
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Which case?
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Araree AERO Flex.