I finally received my Cyclops Case after waiting weeks to get it! I have found a "bug" in the case, and I have diagnosed the problem even. Everyone who has this case will notice a sort of blue tint when using the FLASH when taking a picture. I found out why, when the flash goes off, the plastic covering the camera lens actually channels the light from the flash through it, this can be seen with the naked eye, it illuminates the PET material at the right time right when the camera takes the photo, thus a blue tint. It is basically as if a blue filter has been placed over the camera lens. I think this could be fixxed by placing a small piece of opaque plastic between the 2 pieces of PET, which I believe are currently one solid piece! Just thought id share with you guys, love the case, now I feel my phone is protected!
Post this in the cyclops thread too
So if you take a picture without flash this does not happen? I don't have my case yet, but should be here soon.
scoobdude said:
So if you take a picture without flash this does not happen? I don't have my case yet, but should be here soon.
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Correct. Pictures taken without the flash look normal.
A week ago I had the same idea, to block the light of the flash from illuminating the plastic. I cut a narrow strip out of the plastic, separating it into two sections. I then cut a piece off a rubber band and placed it into the gap.
Unfortunately, while I did notice some improvement, the blue tint still persists. Adjusting some camera settings also helped a lot. But so far I haven't eliminated it completely.
I have some more testing to do, but if that fails I will try removing the section of plastic over the flash.
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White Trident
I just got the white trident and found out that it fits so tight that the proximity sensor freezes. When you make a phone call, the screen goes into sleep mode and the only way to hang up the phone is to remove the case so the screen will wake up. Otterbox has several cases out for the evo now. I am going to try one of those
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I just got the white trident and found out that it fits so tight that the proximity sensor freezes. When you make a phone call, the screen goes into sleep mode and the only way to hang up the phone is to remove the case so the screen will wake up. Otterbox has several cases out for the evo now. I am going to try one of those
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take a black sharpie and color the inside of the case around the proximity sensor. problem solved
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I finally received my Cyclops Case after waiting weeks to get it! I have found a "bug" in the case, and I have diagnosed the problem even. Everyone who has this case will notice a sort of blue tint when using the FLASH when taking a picture. I found out why, when the flash goes off, the plastic covering the camera lens actually channels the light from the flash through it, this can be seen with the naked eye, it illuminates the PET material at the right time right when the camera takes the photo, thus a blue tint. It is basically as if a blue filter has been placed over the camera lens. I think this could be fixxed by placing a small piece of opaque plastic between the 2 pieces of PET, which I believe are currently one solid piece! Just thought id share with you guys, love the case, now I feel my phone is protected!
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take a small drill bit the size of the LED holes and drill through the PET. problem solved. no more blue/purple tint. wait! make sure the phone is out of the case first. or you can simply remove the PET over the LEDs with a small razor blade color the inside of the case with a black sharpie. problem solved.
The Real Fix for Trident Case Blue Tint Issue - WINNING!
The window that goes over the flash has two protective coverings on it.
Here is what causes the blue tint:
1) Take off covering by pulling on the tab.
2) Install on back of case.
To solve the problem add this step:
3) After the window is placed correctly on the back of the case, remove the second piece of protective film (on the inside of the window). This film is blue, probably so that we see it.
Yeah, the Trident Case instructions are lacking, but my Netgear router's instructions told me to go to http://www.routerlogin.net/ to access the router's settings Web-app. HELLO! NO DNS UNTIL THE ROUTER IS ALREADY SETUP.
maybe their router redirects that address to a local ip? still, weird.
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So I decided to NOT but a case around my pretty phone an go naked for a bit. The concern is about the camera lens. I have been getting more and more "careless" with the phone.. not putting it on a soft napkin and just laying it on a table. I have a screen protector on the front so maybe I should just lay it face down. But I am wondering.. anyone have an issue with the camera without using a hard case? The lens actually seems pretty strong....
I've never used an extra case for a phone, they already come with a nice sexy hard plastic one. However with the Evo i would never use it without a screen protector. I think the lens is decently strong, it can take being set down on. Still be careful though.
I use nothing at all not even a screen protector..and it's in perfect condition..i hope it stays like that
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I am hunting for a case right now. The phone got pushed by someone's elbow across the table and the sound nearly made my ears bleed and my heart stop. Luckily it didn't do anything to the raised camera, but I am not risking it again.
The Nexus lens is a lot like the Evo lens. I've had mine going for 3 months with rough use and there are a few tiny scratches on the lens, but nothing major. it doesn't effect the image quality at all.
I wouldn't be too worried
my zagg came with a cut out for the camera, going to just drop that on there
I got rid of my Hard case and got the Zagg full body and seidio holster my camera is holding up fine no scratches and i don't lay it flat on the screen
Do what I do...
Pop open the back case, and put on a square piece of CLEAR tape (not the scotch kind), packaging tape seems to work pretty well. Make sure it doesn't overlap on to the back speaker as it can reduce the phone's loudness. Then put the case back on. From time to time just replace the tape when it gets too scratched up.
Screen protector and nothing else. I normally leave the phone screen down on the desk.
I am not that concerned about the camera. There is always a way to replace parts on these phones (you can replace the screen 'relatively' easily also). I am sure I would be able to replace the camera cover/plastic/glass piece.
going streaking
been using it with out any screenprotectir abd case, not a single scratch *knock on wood* the new age screens are not ment to be used with a screen protector, and case just BLAH UGLY
I use a black silicon case and screen protector. I went nude for a while and I was just too nervous about it. The case is easy to take off, so if I let someone play with it, I often just take it off first so they can see just how nice the phone is. Something I like about the case is that the lens doesn't touch the surface when I lay it down - and I don't lay it on the screen, not that it would matter.
Another plus is that it doesn't slip out of my pocket like it used to (and any other phones I've had) when I'm active. Lots of pluses. Just too bad this particular one doesn't look that cool (not bad though). I'd really like to find a similar case that actually looks cool, maybe sporty.
I always use the kickstand and just prop up my phone. I am having no issues at all.
no case no nothing
it's gonna get wear and tear
but you're gonna get a new phone in 1 - 2 years anyway right
I always use a case to keep the phone in good condition for when I sell it after I'm done with it. It always gets top dollar since all the other used ones online being sold are junked up. But to each their own I suppose. Good luck!
No case, no screen protector. Looks like it did when I got it June 4th.
I just ordered this today: http://www.handhelditems.com/product_info.php?cPath=3524_5132_7769&products_id=135999
And it's cheap and it looks like it will do the job just fine with out adding much profile. I'd choose this over a naked alternative. Mine is partially naked, it has a screen protector and has been fine since.
I'll let you know how this case is when I get it.
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I always use a case to keep the phone in good condition for when I sell it after I'm done with it. It always gets top dollar since all the other used ones online being sold are junked up. But to each their own I suppose. Good luck!
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Same here. I always sell mine cause they still look new. I sold my Moment when I got my EVO and got $230 for it on eBay.
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I don't use a case and the camera is just fine, no scratches at all. I even dropped my phone on concrete like, the 3rd day I got it (missed my pocket lol) and the phone is completely fine, aside from a scratch on one of the corners that isn't noticeable unless you're looking for it. Speaking of which... I WANT A BUMPER CASE!! like this.. except black lol.
http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2010/06/11/pictures-of-iphone-4-bumper-cases-surface/
if anyone finds one let me know
I do not have any screen protector or case, and (until I get a dock) I set my phone down camera face down. I got it opening day and have no scratches on the screen, but there are tiny, minute scratches on the camera lens glass. Though they are contained within the black, non-lens area that reads "8.0 Megapixels". It almost seems like this was intentionally done, as when you set the phone down on the camera, it's at an angle and the viewable part of the lens doesn't seem to touch the table. Photos I take are unaffected. It seems harmless and I will keep going "naked" with mine. I'll try and take a close up pic of the affected area if anyone wants to see.
I've been really careful with the phone but got my first scratch on the lense yesterday. It must have happened in my pocket yet I only keep the phone by itself in there. The Evo is a beautiful phone but having that protruding lens is a retarded design.
This with reference with other threads talking about changing colours:
such as minotauri's thread so check his thread out too.
Purpose of this thread
Just wanted to share my pics (at Bottom) and helpful tips for any first time doers to customizing...or have a place where you can ask questions some noobs might think are stupid but it's cool that what this is for
Obviously i'm not responsable for anything that YOU do TO YOUR phone ...just a disclaimer just incase...obviously this is not rocket science but better safe ...and OBviously Not responsible for the Sellers on ebay...and what they do. Your actions are your own...thanks now that's clear ...we move on.
Ok so i had a black t989d samsung galaxy S II from telus
I bought a white vinyl decal and a white battery door of ebay.
Ebay links of the ones i bought (links may expire over time)
White Door : http://www.ebay.ca/itm/OEM-BATTERY-...785829?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item35b9c24ee5
White vinyl decal (basically like a sticker but it will not leave marks or glue on you screen so it's safe)
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/White-Vinyl-...495791?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19cd79d3ef
Tips :to applying the vinly on the front
i would recommend buying 2 vinyls just to be safe or mess up sticking it properly...the stickness is best the first time/ second time
Clean your phone first -microfibre clothes are best...like those tiny cloth sheets that comes with sunglasses
I say second time only if you didn't press down firmly on it to make it stick if you just gentle drop on using mainly the weight of the sticker itself it cool to remove it and re-adjust 2 maybe 3 times
Obviously remove the holes for the camera and hearing speaker
Use the bezel, the silver frame that goes around the sides of your phone to guide yourself to being straight
APPLYING:
The way i apply it is holding the top Thick / fat part (front facing camera ) on edges (so it doesn't stick to my fingers) with first finger and thumb rougly around the centre same thing with the bottom part with the 4 android buttons (both hands being above the sticky part not below)
then use my middle fingers to push the lines along the frame to make them come straight....more importantly trying to line up the bottom so the lights light up the drawings on the stick for the 4 button it won't come perfect which is ok but the light should be really close to it if you line up the bottom with the silver frame
Note for the camera part there's an outline sticker that goes around the camera piece as well ...for that remove the battery door is makes it easier
What my black phone looks like after:
Front and back image - Pic 1 and 2
Battery door / camera piece can be seen- Pic 3
LED light 4 buttons - Pic 4
DON't forget to HIT the THANKS button (thumbs up) if you found this helpful
Can you put this on to of a screen protector or does it come with its own?
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Can you put this on to of a screen protector or does it come with its own?
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Umm sure but the screen protector should ideally, either cover the entire front including the top, like around the front camera etc...or be the same size or smaller then the rectangle that fits inside the frame of the white vinyl ...only because it will have a weird little raised outline underneath of the protector...if you don't mind that then yeah should be fine...hopefully that makes sense what i said and it's not confusing LOL (PS unfortuantely it doesn't come a protector for the screen)
an alternative...just an opinion ... would be you could get another screen protector (i know a lil more costly) then remove the old one...place the white vinyl on the phone take the new protector (without pealing the back thingy that protectors the stickness) place on top of the phone trace with a marker (on the side that peals away of course)cut the outline with an exacto (X-acto) knife *after tracing, take it of the phone to use the exacto lol just saying to be safe...never know people may try exacto on top of their phone LOL *
Hope that helps...feel free to ask any other questions
Looking for a front vinyl without the four android buttons printed on. Just clear black, white, or carbon. Does anyone know where to get one for the T989? Thanks.
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Looking for a front vinyl without the four android buttons printed on. Just clear black, white, or carbon. Does anyone know where to get one for the T989? Thanks.
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Ummm that would be tough to find....the only place where it might be possible ....is gela skins
http://www.gelaskins.com/store/phones/Galaxy_S_II_T_Mobile/collection/Most_Popular
you can create you own stuff here soo plain white might be possible...but i would recommend emailing them first to make sure...hope that helps
Front Sticker and Buttons
How did you align you buttons so well, i cant seem to get them to overlap right.
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How did you align you buttons so well, i cant seem to get them to overlap right.
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yeahh that is a bit tricky but if you look closely i'm not exactly on the light i'm slightly off ...it's nearly impossible to get it dead on 100% but if the light falls under to light up the printed button it should be good enough....i actually mainly focused on the framing the whole as straight as possible using the bezel (silver frame of the phone) as the guide...the button should line up roughly 95% if you get it straight frame on frame... if it helps my top corners both left and right have a lil black space showing (around the curves) you can't even see it really....it cuz i focused on making sure my front camera and senors were not covered and then lined everything up downwards.....hopefully this makes some sense...LOL
wow nice job looks just like my white SGS2
How does the back housing feel on this? Looks really shiny & perhaps isn't similar to the original.
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How does the back housing feel on this? Looks really shiny & perhaps isn't similar to the original.
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Yeap your correct, it isn't like a the ...textured finish the black on has but yeah its a smooth clean finish and i guess glossy as well.
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Yeap your correct, it isn't like a the ...textured finish the black on has but yeah its a smooth clean finish and i guess glossy as well.
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Its more slippery but not major
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just applied mine! it put it right on top of the screen protector and it actually worked out pretty well! looks sexy
Just put mine on top of the screen protector too... looks awesome thanks for sharing this with us!!!
Sent from another galaxy out of this world!!
I know I'm digging up an old thread but I was interested in now these have held up over time?
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This doesn't pertain to how well they hold up but I did have one on my phone for maybe a month or more then I decided I was tired of the white lol.now I'm thinking I may get another just to get a different look again lol.
Hey guys, i'm looking for feedback. I had the gray bumper and everything was fine, but i thought the color was too light so i sold it on ebay and bought a black one.
The black one i received from Google is having an issue and i'm trying to see if it's happening to lots of people or if its just me (will determine if i ask for a refund or another one)
The fit is great like it was on the gray one, but on the black one i have, the front lip is losing its coating. There appears to be some kind of matte finish over the plastic and its coming off, giving a very uneven appearance to the front of the case. Obviously, this wouldn't be such a bad thing if it was happening anywhere else on the case. Not only is it annoying to look at, but these little flakes are pulling onto the screen much like dust or dandruff would.
I took a picture to show what i mean. This is the best i could do to show the issue, and it's happening around the entire case.
Hey man, that is definitely not happening to my case. I'm actually a little worried now looking at your pic, I really hope that doesn't begin happening to mine!
I have the same black case too.
If I were you I would exchange for another case.
Good luck!
Having similar issue here with the finish peeling on the power button. Gonna call Google
http://imgur.com/a/xaQEN
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Having similar issue here with the finish peeling on the power button. Gonna call Google
http://imgur.com/a/xaQEN
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I called and they are issuing a refund. They dont do it like devices where they'll send you a new one and then you just return the defective one. They didnt give me a hard time. I just explained the issue and they said sure no problem etc... So i ordered another one and i'll see how that goes.
I'm sending my black case back its coating is coming out
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About that dust/dandruff thing - Its coming out of your skin/beard. Similar issue - I used scotch tape to remove the dots and then late cleaned the affected areas with nail polish remover (using cotton). Try it, it works!
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arzbhatia said:
About that dust/dandruff thing - Its coming out of your skin/beard. Similar issue - I used scotch tape to remove the dots and then late cleaned the affected areas with nail polish remover (using cotton). Try it, it works!
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while i don't doubt what you're saying, i was just using the dust/dandruff thing as an analogy. It's not coming from my skin (and i don't have a beard), its the coating from the bumper peeling off. When it peels off, it looks very much like dust/dandruff and then clings to the screen. Sorry if i wasn't clearer.
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while i don't doubt what you're saying, i was just using the dust/dandruff thing as an analogy. It's not coming from my skin (and i don't have a beard), its the coating from the bumper peeling off. When it peels off, it looks very much like dust/dandruff and then clings to the screen. Sorry if i wasn't clearer.
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Whoops. Sorry about that!
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http://https://youtu.be/icCu9VpkDf4How many have light leaking through a gap between the metal frame and panel?
Look at my picture posted below..ty
At first I thought that I might have a similar problem but of you're using a screen protector that extends to the edges of the glass but does not sit flush with the bezel then the protector almost acts like a fiber optic cable in the sense that the white light from the icons on the screen shine through the edges of the protector and reflect off the bezel. I was using an IQ shield protector and this effect was really noticeable. I had some other free protectors and the IQ shield was peeling away so I decided to switch it out and since then I haven't seen the issue at all. As for the kid in the video he seems like a *****, I honestly couldn't see the bleed through effect he was trying to portray in his video.
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https://1drv.ms/i/s!AihkOLwAPYg2zmKt8UJ2ly_gViHnhttp://https://youtu.be/icCu9VpkDf4How many have light leaking through a gap between the metal frame and panel?
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I see nothing in that video, and I see nothing on mine, it seems kinda silly to me.
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https://www.dropbox.com/sc/j2bzmqvbnoq00y2/AAAAJ2hk6L09f-dhFrPR0WhSa
I just posted a photo of mine. this isn't silly imo. The kid is showing his when the room is lit up. If it was low light or dark you'd see it better. Check out my pic and tell me what you think? Xda tweeted this kids video, which then lead me to checking mine. Mine doesn't have an edge to edge protector on it. I have a gap that allows light to go through.
I just looked closely at mine, and there is no gap or light bleed.
http://phandroid.com/2016/08/21/galaxy-note-7-quality-control/
i have a little of the light leak... but does it matter? Not really.. it doesnt change the quality of the image or screen.. plus I have a case on mines, i wont even notice..
Thanks for the response. Imo, it matters a lot. I don't always have a case on and I can see the leak looking directly at the screen head on. Resell value will suck too.
Got my case today and it's OK, but a couple of gripes. There is zero protection for the hinge. Drop it on edge and no safety net. Given that's kind of the heaviest area when folded seems likely to be what hits the concrete on a drop.
The front cover seems to slide around a bit if you put edge pressure on it.
While wireless charging works with the stand slotted, the pen holder prevents it from getting close enough to charge.
Also a bit too bulky to feel natural in the hip pocket with the pen slotted in, though I expected that. The pen is for travel and meetings so I won't have it attached all the time.
The back of the case shows fingerprints almost as bad as the screens do.
*EDIT* And finally I just noticed - the stand is really only useful when folded and in landscape mode. Otherwise you might as well just lay the phone down it leans back so far.
The gray-green of the case is definitely the color I expected the phone to be, so it's not a match to the phone case gray color, but the phone color is only really visible around the power button.
Sorry for potato photos, the only thing I had handy to shoot with was my Surface Duo 1.0.
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Got my case today and it's OK, but a couple of gripes. There is zero protection for the hinge. Drop it on edge and no safety net. Given that's kind of the heaviest area when folded seems likely to be what hits the concrete on a drop.
The front cover seems to slide around a bit if you put edge pressure on it.
While wireless charging works with the stand slotted, the pen holder prevents it from getting close enough to charge.
Also a bit too bulky to feel natural in the hip pocket with the pen slotted in, though I expected that. The pen is for travel and meetings so I won't have it attached all the time.
The back of the case shows fingerprints almost as bad as the screens do.
*EDIT* And finally I just noticed - the stand is really only useful when folded and in landscape mode. Otherwise you might as well just lay the phone down it leans back so far.
The gray-green of the case is definitely the color I expected the phone to be, so it's not a match to the phone case gray color, but the phone color is only really visible around the power button.
Sorry for potato photos, the only thing I had handy to shoot with was my Surface Duo 1.0.
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So as I understand, the colour of the case (Gray green) does not match the colour of the phone (Gray green)?
my front cover keeps flipping of, me no likey
QPR said:
my front cover keeps flipping of, me no likey
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maybe a 2 sided tape will fix it?
eswar539 said:
maybe a 2 sided tape will fix it?
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that sounds like a good thing to try. cheers
QPR said:
that sounds like a good thing to try. cheers
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Get 2mm one. Fits good
I got black in my free note pack with a grey grey phone are they supposed to give you matching?
eswar539 said:
Get 2mm one. Fits good
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I bought some for when I got a replacement fold 3. It's worth it. I could reuse the case.
mattcall said:
I got black in my free note pack with a grey grey phone are they supposed to give you matching?
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I was able to chose the color in the US.
One thing I do like about the pen attachment; when the pen is installed with the phone open and the power and volume buttons ot the top, I can slide the pen out a couple inches and with my left hand I can completely hold the open phone. The pen slides between my middle and pointer fingers and the phone balances while open and is weildable.
Maybe I should add a photo?