Modify Existing Cases to work with 360 Camera - Pin Extension? - Essential Phone Accessories

I Like my Cases, they are thin and protect the phone just fine. However, I would like to use my 360 Ca,era more often without removing the case or switching to one with a cutout or lame "door."
The magnets hold the camera just fine with the case on, but obviously will not permit the pin contacts from touching. Has anyone come up with a way to extend the pins through a thin case to engage accessories?
Rick

blackice000 said:
I Like my Cases, they are thin and protect the phone just fine. However, I would like to use my 360 Ca,era more often without removing the case or switching to one with a cutout or lame "door."
The magnets hold the camera just fine with the case on, but obviously will not permit the pin contacts from touching. Has anyone come up with a way to extend the pins through a thin case to engage accessories?
Rick
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They make a case with the Camera Cut-Out : https://www.amazon.com/Essential-TU...3084238&sr=8-4&keywords=Essential+Case+Camera

Yes, I have one. But it's not protecting that section of the phone when it's on. I also have one with a door, but's a terrible case.
The post was specific as to what I'd like to do.
Rick

I ordered my PH-1 just a few days ago, and I have a case on the way that I plan to mod for the same exact reasons. That Tudia case looks like a joke for drop protection. The case, 360 camera, and phone should all arrive some time next week. I'll post an update once I get the mod done.
I'll be using this case for the mod. I wanted to use an inexpensive case in case this doesn't work as I'm hoping.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C7L9YPX

The pins only provide power. A pin extension will not do anything but power the camera. It won't be able to connect to the phone. Even some dbrand skins are too thick for the wireless USB to connect. Last fall, Essential discussed this and said it's very sensitive to distance. Even 1mm diffence will throw off the connection. The only way to connect an accessory is with bare contact or a thin skin.
But the ceramic back is tough enough to not need protection. I cut the Tudia TAMM case put for the 360 camera too. It's fugly but works. And been like this for about a year now and not a scratch on the exposed corner.

gk1984 said:
The pins only provide power. A pin extension will not do anything but power the camera. It won't be able to connect to the phone. Even some dbrand skins are too thick for the wireless USB to connect. Last fall, Essential discussed this and said it's very sensitive to distance. Even 1mm diffence will throw off the connection. The only way to connect an accessory is with bare contact or a thin skin.
But the ceramic back is tough enough to not need protection. I cut the Tudia TAMM case put for the 360 camera too. It's fugly but works. And been like this for about a year now and not a scratch on the exposed corner.
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My phone is all scratched up
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My phone is all scratched up
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Some of the AMA's discussed scratching. I guess it's just a coating that scratches and not all colors have it. Mine is white. Only 1 corner is exposed but no scratches for me.
But some people have mentioned it getting scratched even with a case on. Sand, dirt, whatever gets stuck between the case and back sometimes maybe.

If anyone tries to drill small holes in a case and fill with conductive material, let me know if it works. I will be trying it as soon as I have an extra case! I'd like to know what the ACTUAL wireless distance limitation on the camera is.
Rick

blackice000 said:
If anyone tries to drill small holes in a case and fill with conductive material, let me know if it works. I will be trying it as soon as I have an extra case! I'd like to know what the ACTUAL wireless distance limitation on the camera is.
Rick
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Search about the camera not working with dbrand skins. It's already been discussed. I damn skin is thick enough to not work with the wireless data transfer. We know this because A) the camera powers but won't establish a connection and B) Essential themselves confirmed this. Some skins are OK but thicker textured ones won't. A case is definitely thicker than a skin.

Here's my case mod. It was just a trial run, not a case I'm using as my daily driver (I'm using the Poetic Guardian with the built in screen protector removed and an ArmorSuit screen protector used instead.) It din't turn out as nice as I had planned, but it works.
Thank to the way the outer shell halves lock into the TPU inner case material, the two halves of the case shell fit fairly snuggly, and the finish provides an adequate amount of grip. With the inner TPU, it should provide adequate drop protection.
The case is a bit bulky, and perhaps it would be a better solution to have a simple, adequate TPU case that can be easily removed for those times you want to use the 360 camera. For me, this case will do just fine for those times I'm going on vacation and want to use the 360 camera.
Perhaps it would be possible to modify the Poetic Guardian case for use with the camera. The back clear plastic could possibly be trimmed to make adequate connection with the camera.
This is the case I modded.

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silicon skins

just a general question here, has the community got any experience with these skins which I keep advertised http://www.javoedge.com/simtrix/pro...Id=169&productRef=PSKN-71112-00&category=SKIN
and
http://search.ebay.co.uk/XDa-2_W0QQ...Z300QQsosortorderZ1QQsosortpropertyZ1QQsotrZ2
I am interested in your evaluation of them, ease of use, screen visibility, screen writing and phone etc....
If you happen to know a good UK supplier of a totally clear one as well that would be useful.
Thanks
Pete
I evaluated one and wrote a review of it, see here. Briefly, I didn't like it - it doesn't protect the screen, interferes with the controls and is a pain to put on and take off.
tried it, hated it
I had mine on the phone for about 5 minutes before I packed it up and sent it straight back. Its actually almost the same volume as the clear hard (polycarbonate) cases, but is stretchy and does not stay put - the edges around the screen flapped about alot, and because the plastic is slightly rubbery, it doesn't slip into the pocket easily.
I have also tried an aluminium case, which cuts the signal too much, and a polycarbonate case, which I found trapped grit right next to the phone and created small dents and scratches.
I now just have a Brando screen protector and no case, and I find I can keep the phone in my pocket all day quite comfortably, and it is no more scratched after a month, than after a few days in a polycarbonate case.
The body of the xda2 is made of aluminum after all...
tried it, hated it
I had mine on the phone for about 5 minutes before I packed it up and sent it straight back. Its actually almost the same volume as the clear hard (polycarbonate) cases, but is stretchy and does not stay put - the edges around the screen flapped about alot, and because the plastic is slightly rubbery, it doesn't slip into the pocket easily.
I have also tried an aluminium case, which cuts the signal too much, and a polycarbonate case, which I found trapped grit right next to the phone and created small dents and scratches.
I now just have a Brando screen protector and no case, and I find I can keep the phone in my pocket all day quite comfortably, and it is no more scratched after a month, than after a few days in a polycarbonate case.
The body of the xda2 is made of aluminum after all...
I disagree, I had mine for a while now and is the best protection that you can get for the case of the phone. I had another silicon skin, but this one looked like bad quality, I ordered another one, and this one fits like a glove!, its perfect!, of course it doesn't offer much protection to the screen, but for that you have screen protectors and such, what I like about the skin is that is thin, and make the phone have a great grip. All the holes are very well placed. Most of people that don't want to be carrying one of those bulky leather cases might want to look into this case, since it adds almost no bulk to the phone and makes it pretty snazzy, besides protecting the case of the phone against scratches and bumps. Those people complaining about the fact that you can use it with the cradle?. Show me ONE case that can be used with the cradle, and besides, the skin comes right off very easily.
Yorch said:
I disagree, I had mine for a while now and is the best protection that you can get for the case of the phone. I had another silicon skin, but this one looked like bad quality, I ordered another one, and this one fits like a glove!, its perfect!, of course it doesn't offer much protection to the screen, but for that you have screen protectors and such, what I like about the skin is that is thin, and make the phone have a great grip. All the holes are very well placed. Most of people that don't want to be carrying one of those bulky leather cases might want to look into this case, since it adds almost no bulk to the phone and makes it pretty snazzy, besides protecting the case of the phone against scratches and bumps. Those people complaining about the fact that you can use it with the cradle?. Show me ONE case that can be used with the cradle, and besides, the skin comes right off very easily.
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As I indicated in the review, I found it very difficult to remove from the device. I also consider protection for the screen to be a major function of a case - it provided none. My Piel Frama provides all this plus space for a spare battery (which protects the screen from IMPACTS) and space for two SD cards.
As it happens, I accidently dropped my Xda II in its Piel Frama onto tarmac a few days ago, in the rain and then partly stood on it! Other than a small indent next to the headphone socket, it survived unscathed and unwet - I genuinely doubt the JAVOSkin would have protected it that well, particularly since it went face down and the Piel Frama case now has marks in the front. I expected to need a new screen but the battery in the front flap saved it.
Oh, and the Piel Frama will fit the cradle, admittedly just but it will and it sync's.
mtbsoft said:
As I indicated in the review, I found it very difficult to remove from the device. I also consider protection for the screen to be a major function of a case - it provided none. My Piel Frama provides all this plus space for a spare battery (which protects the screen from IMPACTS) and space for two SD cards.
As it happens, I accidently dropped my Xda II in its Piel Frama onto tarmac a few days ago, in the rain and then partly stood on it! Other than a small indent next to the headphone socket, it survived unscathed and unwet - I genuinely doubt the JAVOSkin would have protected it that well, particularly since it went face down and the Piel Frama case now has marks in the front. I expected to need a new screen but the battery in the front flap saved it.
Oh, and the Piel Frama will fit the cradle, admittedly just but it will and it sync's.
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Is not really difficult to take out from the phone from me, it takes me like what...1 second?. Yeah your piel frama may provide screen protection and space for a spare battery and what not. but....can you put your Piel frama in your jeans pocket?, I do on mine, In fact I never liked too much to have my phone dangling from my belt (I assume that's how you use yours) but is more risky, since It may one day just fell off your hip, I always put it in my right front pocket in my pants, with the screen facing my leg, I never had any problems whatsoever. no with this phone or any other smartphone (I had way too many) that I've used. You said that your phone fell off, and got a mark in the headphone jack, I had dropped my phone too, and as it today, looks like new (knock on wood). It has even fell on the side of the screen, but the silicon does have some kind of protection, it surrounds the screen, kind of the same principle that the G-shock watches have, that are thick on the edges of the screen, protecting it a little bit, of course if your phone hits something pointy on the screen, your screen might suffer there, but chances are that won't happen.
you say you can sync in the cradle with your Piel frama, can you show us a picture?.
Yorch said:
Is not really difficult to take out from the phone from me, it takes me like what...1 second?.
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Perhaps mine is a tighter fit, but no, it would take a few seconds since I didn't want to tear the case by pulling too hard - I have to sort-of squeeze it out like toothpaste.
Yorch said:
Yeah your piel frama may provide screen protection and space for a spare battery and what not. but....can you put your Piel frama in your jeans pocket?
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Yes, I can and what's more it is easier to get out than the Javo since the anti-slip nature of the silicon rubber makes it hard to slid out. In this case yes, it was on a belt clip, but it is a small part of the clip which is a little worn and which I am intending to replace with a stronger one. I still prefer the belt clip since it makes the device more accessible and I don't have to take the thing out of my pocket each time I sit down, which I did with the JAVO - too uncomfortable.
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You said that your phone fell off, and got a mark in the headphone jack, I had dropped my phone too, and as it today, looks like new (knock on wood).
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Yes, a small mark but it was the corner of the case which took the main impact.
Yorch said:
of course if your phone hits something pointy on the screen, your screen might suffer there, but chances are that won't happen.
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But this is precisely the case with me! The device was face down in a puddle when I stood on it. The thickness of the case stopped the water reaching the device and the cover stopped a piece of grit cracking the screen - I know that the screen would have been cracked and the device would have got water in it had it been in the JAVO.
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you say you can sync in the cradle with your Piel frama, can you show us a picture?.
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skins
All
thanks for the responses, you've helped me arrive at a decision - not to buy or use a javoskin. I had hoped for both more and less from it. More in the sense of protection and less in the needs to take on and off for synching etc etc...
Many Thanks for your thoughts, comments and experiences.
Pete
mtbsoft said:
Yorch said:
you say you can sync in the cradle with your Piel frama, can you show us a picture?.
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Here you go...
Unmodified cradle and unmodified case. The back face of the case slips nicely behind the base of the cradle and the leather is thin enough to permit the case to stay on. That said, the device comes out easily enough that it isn't an issue anyway.

Trident Cyclops case

I purchased the ----> Trident Cyclops <---- case after looking at it and the Otterbox.
What sold me on the Trident Cyclops was the ----> DEMO video <----. And the overall price. I ended up buying it from their eBay store. You can see the video by searching on eBay for "trident cyclops fascinate". Scroll down a bit and view the video.
I really wanted to protect the phone from scratches and drops. The video made feel like it would satisfy those 2 main requirements.
I also like the fact that I could chose from a selection of colors. I chose the Red & Black, Go Georgia Bulldogs!
After getting it and putting it on I love the grip the silicone gives me. The Ribbed sides now give me a great feeling of hold.
The screen protector doesn't seem to impede the sensitivity of the touch screen at all. It makes flush contact with the screen all over. And the screen has responded to my every whim. It is early and I'll see how this holds up.
The sensor that detects when its close to my face is not blocked and the screen cuts off as it is supposed too.
And the port/HP covers are very snug and stay in place when closed. They are easy to open also. They also give enough room to plug in my charger and HP without hindering it. If your HP jack is thicker than normal and doesn't plug flush because of the case no worries. They did include an 3.5mm extension jack. You plug your HP into it and it plugs into your phone jack. But I have some ear buds and a nice set of head phones and I didn't need the extension jack.
With the case on it also seems like it would protect it from incidental water contact. I don't believe it would protect it from drops in water that submerged it. But if you spilled water on it it would give some buffer from water damage compared to without the case.
Add to all of this the price was good too at 25$.
The only cons I have encountered as of now is the pull down menu is a little hard to get at due to the case. It is an easy adjustment. I just adjust the angle of my finger to side swipe it. Maybe since I got the case the same day as I got the phone. The phone went right in the case and I never had the chance to get used to the pull down menu without it.
Also the slip resistant silicone can also make it harder that without the case to slide into you pocket. But I feel that is a necessary consequence when gaining the security of it not sliding off what I lay it on. But this would be the same with all cases that have a silicone outer covering.
All in all I am very satisfied with the case.
I will add to my review later when I have had more experience with the case. give an long term review. Plus Ill add some links to the video later when I have earned the right to post links here.
emtee_skull said:
I purchased the Trident Cyclops case after looking at it and the Otterbox.
What sold me on the Trident Cyclops was the demo video. And the overall price. I ended up buying it from their eBay store. You can see the video by searching on eBay for "trident cyclops fascinate". Scroll down a bit and view the video.
I really wanted to protect the phone from scratches and drops. The video made feel like it would satisfy those 2 main requirements.
I also like the fact that I could chose from a selection of colors. I chose the Red & Black, Go Georgia Bulldogs!
After getting it and putting it on I love the grip the silicone gives me. The Ribbed sides now give me a great feeling of hold.
The screen protector doesn't seem to impede the sensitivity of the touch screen at all. It makes flush contact with the screen all over. And the screen has responded to my every whim. It is early and I'll see how this holds up.
The sensor that detects when its close to my face is not blocked and the screen cuts off as it is supposed too.
And the port/HP covers are very snug and stay in place when closed. They are easy to open also. They also give enough room to plug in my charger and HP without hindering it. If your HP jack is thicker than normal and doesn't plug flush because of the case no worries. They did include an 3.5mm extension jack. You plug your HP into it and it plugs into your phone jack. But I have some earbuds and a nice set of head phones and I didn't need the extension jack.
With the case on it also seems like it would protect it from incedental water contact. I don't believe it would protect it from drops in water that submerged it. But if you spilled water on it it would give some buffer from water damage compared to without the case.
Add to all of this the price was good too at 25$.
The only cons I have encountered as of now is the pull down menu is a little hard to get at due to the case. It is an easy adjustment. I just adjust the angle of my finger to side swipe it. Maybe since I got the case the same day as I got the phone. The phone went right in the case and I never had the chance to get used to the pull down menu without it.
Also the slip resistant silicone can also make it harder that without the case to slide into you pocket. But I feel that is a necessary consequence when gaining the security of it not sliding off what I lay it on. But this would be the same with all cases that have a silicone outer covering.
All in all I am very satisfied with the case.
I will add to my review later when I have had more experience with the case. give an long term review. Plus Ill add some links to the video later when I have earned the right to post links here.
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I checked out this case and it seems to be very durable and i might order one for my phone and ipad2
delete me please
Ok I got links in my review now. If you want you can remove the links post. Once again thanks for helping out with that.
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Tech21 Classic Mesh Case for Note 4

So I picked up this case at a Verizon store this afternoon. I paid 39.99 minus 25% as I get that discount through my work. I have to say, this case is VERY nice. Adds very minimal bulk and if it works like advertised, should add decent protection. Here are some of my observations:
-The camera is recessed enough that if you lay the phone down on its back, it will not scratch the lens
-The buttons functions very well. Meaning they have good response and feedback through the case
-All of the ports and holes line up perfectly. The mic hole on the left is slightly bigger (oval shape, sort of) so this fits the Verizon version as well. That is the version I have.
-The hole around the camera/flash/pulse meter is plenty large so it will not interfere with the pulse meter function thing
-Not at all a lint magnet. The opposite as a matter of fact
-Does show fingerprints but not a huge fingerprint magnet
-IMHO, has the perfect amount of grip. Slides in and out my pocket nicely
-Edges are raised (I would say 1mm) so if you lay it down screen side down, the screen will not scratch (not sure how it will work with a screen protector though. I don't have one installed so I don't care.)
This one will definitely be a keeper. I also have the OEM S-View case and like it a lot, too.
Hope this helps if you are thinking of getting one.
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.... pics?
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I'd be happy to add them. How do you add them? I don't see "attach pic" button or anything. Maybe a dumb question. Is it the attach file button?
Depends on app, not dumb at all. Here's how you do via tapatalk.
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OK, I think I managed to get pics attached. See my OP. I am definitely not a photographer.
It's a very nice case. They had them in store when I went looking for a case for my phone, but opted to go with the original Samsung case instead.
I have one, very slim, nice feel, not sure about the orange inserts protecting against drops though.
Mine was $34 in store, I couldnt take my spigen tough armor any longer.
The heart rate monitor works (my tough armor didn't work, other had better luck). It fits with tempered glass screen protectors.
Its a tad hard to get off though, to change the battery out
Did they have the clear version?
No love for the Tech 21 case.
I have had a tech21 case for just about every phone both myself and my wife have had. Both of us are kind of clumbsy and we have never had a ding, or crack, or broken phone. Those little orange strips really work! Twice I even accidentally threw my phone and it went skipping on pavement about 15 feet (I was running while holding the phone and it hit my knee and went flying). Not a single scratch to the phone, although there were some good ones on the case. I'm waiting for the case to go to amazon at a much cheaper price since I don't get 25% off
Tech21 Classic Tactical
I have the same case, but in all black, so the orange strips don't show. Really snug fit. Waiting for my tempered glass screen to come. Will report if case interferes with screen protector. Does anyone else have a Tech21 case with wireless charging hooked up? Does it work thru this case?

Accessories Cases with hinge protection when closed ?

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!
D4rk4 said:
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.
Spec-V said:
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.......
HDCowboy said:
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.

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For those of you who found the phone too slippery with the Xiaomi provided case, I ordered a few try. I wanted to have a better grip on the phone and to protect the exposed folded screen as the stock case doesn't allow you to set the phone face down.
I was diappointed in this case https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004705319771.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.114c1802jWU4BR because it's frame was made of hard, brittle plastic that was slipprier than the stock case and because it looked like it would easily break during a fall.
This case https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004674006349.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.114c1802jWU4BR was much better, with a semi-soft tactile grip. It protects front and back when folded.
I finally settled on this traditional flip case, however, https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004685113190.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.114c1802jWU4BR as it is made of soft leather-like material and covers the front folded screen. When unfolded the flap that covers the folded screen 'parks' behind the unfolded screen and gives you a firm grip and makes a great stand for using the phone in landscape mode.
As an aside I also ordered the Xiaomi Mi Buds 4 noise cancelling earbuds https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004641378951.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.37d81802YqnrQh. They provide better sound than my Samsung Galaxy Pro buds and they connect seemlessly with the device. At first I couldn't figure out how you get the app for them until I realized that it is backed into the MIUI 13.1 firmware. When you have the buds connected and go into the phone's Settings/Sound there is a dedicated app that appears to adust noise cancelling, equalizer, etc.
Nice.
I can't stand the brittle plastic frame that they want you to use on the front screen for the one I bought on amazon so I just don't use anything on the front.
The one thing I don't understand about every modern case is why they are made of such hard brittle plastic material. what happened to soft, grippy tpu/silicon cases that were the standard years ago? nobody makes cases like that anymore
I have the official folio case and it's OK, but wish it had a kickstand like the one in the box
johnnobts said:
I have the official folio case and it's OK, but wish it had a kickstand like the one in the box
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I've seen pictures of the official folio case with the purse straps, etc. Do the 'hooks' for the strap come off are they are permanent part of the case?
frcraig said:
I've seen pictures of the official folio case with the purse straps, etc. Do the 'hooks' for the strap come off are they are permanent part of the case?
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Permanent, ive thought about breaking them off with pliars
johnnobts said:
Permanent, ive thought about breaking them off with pliars
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Can you post pictures of different angles of your case?
frcraig said:
For those of you who found the phone too slippery with the Xiaomi provided case, I ordered a few try. I wanted to have a better grip on the phone and to protect the exposed folded screen as the stock case doesn't allow you to set the phone face down.
I was diappointed in this case https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004705319771.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.114c1802jWU4BR because it's frame was made of hard, brittle plastic that was slipprier than the stock case and because it looked like it would easily break during a fall.
This case https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004674006349.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.114c1802jWU4BR was much better, with a semi-soft tactile grip. It protects front and back when folded.
I finally settled on this traditional flip case, however, https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004685113190.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.114c1802jWU4BR as it is made of soft leather-like material and covers the front folded screen. When unfolded the flap that covers the folded screen 'parks' behind the unfolded screen and gives you a firm grip and makes a great stand for using the phone in landscape mode.
As an aside I also ordered the Xiaomi Mi Buds 4 noise cancelling earbuds https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004641378951.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.37d81802YqnrQh. They provide better sound than my Samsung Galaxy Pro buds and they connect seemlessly with the device. At first I couldn't figure out how you get the app for them until I realized that it is backed into the MIUI 13.1 firmware. When you have the buds connected and go into the phone's Settings/Sound there is a dedicated app that appears to adust noise cancelling, equalizer, etc.
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Can you post pictures of different angles of your cases?
if anyone in the US is interested in either of these two cases
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804509429654.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.356e1802YIxsiK&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804518362448.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.356e1802YIxsiK&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
i'd get rid of them for less than I paid and you won't have to wait a month to get them from China. I've gotten so used to the case I got from Amazon decided and I'm not changing and have these now.
Which one from Amazon did you get?
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Which one from Amazon did you get?
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BB1LJ4PS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
at the time I got it there were no other options, maybe there are now. I really miss the rubbery TPU cases every phone used to have. I have no idea why every case is so rigid. I'm much more interested in grip.

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