Has any found a phone ring that will stay attached to the back of the phone? I've found that even rings with the 3M adhesive tape won't stick properly. I figure it's due to the polished ceramic back. I'm trying to avoid a case as I don't want to go there. I also tried just attaching a metal plate to the back for my magnetic cart mounts but that won't stay on either which means none of my mounts work. I have the white PH1 and would love to not have to cover it up nor add bulk.
Here's the link to the ring I bought for this phone.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075WVGWBW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_xcWaVuSKmObvO
I'm hoping that worst case scenario I can put a skin or protector on the back and then attach the phone ring or metal plate on top of that.
I've used multiple phone rings on my HTC 10 and it even allowed me to go to no case which I absolutely love now. Although when I did use a car I would cut a hole in it for the ring mount to fit through so it attached directly to the phone and was "sunk" into the case.
In this plate kit, besides the plates with 3M adhesive, there are matching sheets of clear adhesive film meant to go between the plate and a bare phone for protection. As a bonus, this thin film sticks much better to the ceramic, and then the adhesive on the plates sticks well to the film. I've been using one of the circle plates on my PH-1 for a week now with no signs it wants to pull off like it would just using the plate alone. Looks like your ring mount uses a similar-sized circle for the phone side, so these should work just fine.
BTW, I got that plate kit for free, when I ordered this certified USB-C PD charger (which also works great, "charging rapidly" no problems). Just mouse over "View Promotion Details" on that listing below the price. Extra bonus, these both ship free next-day if you're a Prime member.
EDIT: Here's a pic that might show how the film works better than I described it.
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EDIT to my EDIT: OK, looks like the Torres ring thing already comes with a piece of that film.
Thanks for catching that! Those film pieces had gotten stuck in the box. I haven't had to use them before as the HTC was aluminum so didn't have any issues. I also appreciate the link to the metal plates. I may get them as it comes with film and play with making the ring attach magnetically so I can take it off whenever I use my gimbal as it doesn't play nice with the ring grip on there.
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Why A Case? Why not an entire metal or aluminum replacement for the back of your Epic and a screen protector for the front?
Anyone know of a place where I can get one of these in metal?
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Kinda wishin I did 3D printing now
+1 on battery cover instead of case. Not too sure about metal though, because won't metal interfere with signal? Can't wait for extra battery cover to come out so that I can. Paint it myself.
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I never thought about the whole signal thing, but I wouldn't mind trying it out anyways. It would add style, durability depending how it is built. I am thinking some rubber bumpers on the inside to protect it from shock. This phone did cost a grip - so forgive me if I want to make sure I dont damage it prematurely.
The fascinate already has its battery cover for sale on samsung online store...why not the epic. ugh samsung, whaaii?!
Yeah...metallic back! Sweet! I want a brass mesh so I could show off the insides, too! That'd be cool.
/snicker
Metal would almost certainly have an impact on signal. There are things you can do to avoid it, like making sure the metal is placed in a way where it will not cover the antenna, but you would need to know a lot about the phone to do that. You can test this out very easy, get a piece of aluminum foil and place it over the back of the phone. Use an application like "Real Signal" to get a reading of how much it hurts/helps your signal.
I need a new battery cover already also. The rubber coating is peeling off the back of mineon the corners. :-(
at the very least a replaceable rubber grip back cover pref with galaxy branding. my vote goes to rubber bamboo combo
After chillin with the phone for a while I'm kinda getting used to the default hardware. I could use a rubber case though. One that wrapped around the whole phone and incorporated a screen protector.
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All you need is a can of Plasti-Dip which can be found in the spray paint aisle of your local Home Depot for $6. I've used it for deleting the chrome trim around my car and it has held up admirably for well over a year now. People have even covered their rims in this stuff with good results. It is the aerosol version of the rubber grip stuff that you dip your tools in. No prep besides a good cleaning of the cover is necessarily needed but I sanded mine down with a fine grit sanding pad for good measure.
If you turn the cap upside down it makes the perfect base to hold the cover. Be careful though as it can pop off if not positioned properly. I've found that the best spot for it is the bottom half of the cover. Three to four coats is perfect. Make sure to pay the most attention to the outer edges and the inner lip of of it. The initial base coats are the most important, making sure that the primer coat has a good adhesion for the final coats to stick to. Make sure to let each coat dry properly before applying the next. It does not have the same consistency of spray paint so don't hit it with thick coats but rather several light once-overs. Do not go to thick on the inner lip, you just want a wrap base so that it does not lift up from around the edges and peel off. Make sure to hit the holes from the back as well. A base coat and a second pass is more than enough.
You're now "gripped" and can now use your phone with reckless abandon without the fear of dropping it. This is the perfect mod for those who do not want a case but can't stand how slippery the Epic is. If you carry your phone in your pocket it is best to keep the face of your phone toward your thigh and to cuff the cover with your hand when removing, otherwise the friction of the rubber against your pocket will give you rabbit ears.
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I like this. I'd probably od and try to cover everything except the screen. Do you think its possible?
Epic4G + Froyo = The Shizznit
I wonder if the N4 would fit in this waterproof handlebar-mount case.
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It looks like a definite maybe. The width would surely be too much but the height might be a bit too tight. I have a 90-degree micro-USB cable on the way but that still ads another 1/4" of height to the phone too. A little bit of foam padding would need to be custom-cut to keep it in there if it did fit and keep it pushed up to the top of the case.
I've also got one of those external USB battery packs that might even fit behind the phone and act to shim it out but it might be a tad too thick. I wish I knew exactly what the internal dimensions of this case were.
I wouldn't use the handlebar mount clamp but would instead vecro it directly to my handlebar bag on my bicycle (It's got velcro built in to do just this with a map case that came with it.) I would probably do the same exact thing with my motorcycle tank bag and be able to use it for either depending on what I was riding.
James BlackHeron said:
I wonder if the N4 would fit in
It looks like a definite maybe. The width would surely be too much but the height might be a bit too tight. I have a 90-degree micro-USB cable on the way but that still ads another 1/4" of height to the phone too. A little bit of foam padding would need to be custom-cut to keep it in there if it did fit and keep it pushed up to the top of the case.
I've also got one of those external USB battery packs that might even fit behind the phone and act to shim it out but it might be a tad too thick. I wish I knew exactly what the internal dimensions of this case were.
I wouldn't use the handlebar mount clamp but would instead vecro it directly to my handlebar bag on my bicycle (It's got velcro built in to do just this with a map case that came with it.) I would probably do the same exact thing with my motorcycle tank bag and be able to use it for either depending on what I was riding.
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Did you try it? I've got a nexus 4 on the way and would love having gps on my motorcycle. I've looked for this sort of thing for my thunderbolt but didn't find a great fit.
It does fit as I have one for my mountain bike.
I also put a battery pack behind the phone with a right angle USB connector and use it like that.
The phone can also be used through the case without having to take it out all the time.
Rob
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I sewed this case a few days ago for my phone. All of the materials are up-cycled/reused. The fabric is an old bandana, the board that gives it rigidity is cardboard from a shoebox (very strong and thin!), and the elastic is a strap that fell off of a notebook. I suppose, if you want to get picky, the thread is new material. It was just laying around and doing nothing though, so it's not like I bought it for this project.
The phone straps in to the case, and it has a port-hole for the camera and speaker. You can not see the hole for the speaker because I did not cut the fabric, just the cardboard. This way particulates are kept out of the speaker, but you can hear it just fine.
The case folds over the back where the camera port-hole is, so when it is closed the lens is protected. The case will also fold up nicely into a stand for the phone, which is certainly the most important aspect of this design for me. When the case is fully closed the power and headphone ports are still accesible. The case extends far enough above and below the device that the top and bottom edges would not be damaged in a fall.
The elastic holds the phone in place surprisingly well, and does not block the front facing camera. I have use Skype while the phone is in the case in kickstand mode and it works wonderfully.
This is just my prototype. I have some neodymium magnets on the way, so I'm thinking about either adding them to this to get the flap to seal nicely, or adding them to the next version. Another option would be to make credit card/ID/money pockets, but obviously I would not want to have those and magnets. Which one do you think would be more useful?
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Looks beautiful, very nice and creative.
Thank you! It was a fun little project. It's been pretty functional too.
I'm working on version 2 which will have neodymium magnets that will clasp it closed and hold it in kickstand mode. Since I have the magnets to hold it in a triangular prism shape, and it doesn't have to fold back on itself like this one does, I'm able to eliminate one of the big panels so it is thinner when closed. I'll post a pic when I finish it.
This looks great, you should make/sell some cases on Etsy
Yup, I finally found a case that fits the Note 4 with OEM Qi back. It is not difficult to put on or remove.
I have tried the Spigen Tough Armor and Slim armor, I even tried to cut part of the Tough Armor, but the Verus Thor has the best fit.
Wireless charging works perfect with all my Qi plates, well they are all Nokia DT900
I am really happy now...
This is what i did with my Spigen Tough Armor to make it fit, but still did not fit nicely. One postitive thing though with this mod, is the sound went a little bassy because there was a hollow space left under the outer plastic from the cutout. And when you cover the main speaker grill, the sound is redirected to the hole where the sensor is.
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I tried it myself, and while it does fit tightly, my problem was that the screen lip basically disappears; so if I dropped it, I'd probably be smashing my screen. Ended up pulling the QI receiver out of the wireless back, slapped that on naked, put the stock back on, and my Verus fits perfectly again. A little bit of hard labor, but it was worth it so my Verus would fit right.
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I tried it myself, and while it does fit tightly, my problem was that the screen lip basically disappears; so if I dropped it, I'd probably be smashing my screen. Ended up pulling the QI receiver out of the wireless back, slapped that on naked, put the stock back on, and my Verus fits perfectly again. A little bit of hard labor, but it was worth it so my Verus would fit right.
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Mine still has some LIP left, and they still lift the screen when putting the phone face down on a flat surface. I can also test this by putting the phone on it's back, then putting a ruler on top of the "lips" of the verus case. I can see light passing thru, and it is better than on my Note 4 without the Qi charger, with my Spigen Slim Armor or Neo Hybrid.
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I have done tests in the past, that when you drop a phone, it almost always reaches the ground on one of it's corners first. I never encountered a "flat" on the screen drop. And I think this verus case is a good compromise. Hopefully someone will make a "real" case for our Qi back covers.