I am looking to get the slimmest case possible for my Captivate. From the research I have done so far it looks like the BodyGlove TPU or the Innocase II Surface might be the best options. Can anyone who has some experience with these cases comment on how much bulk they add to the phone?
Thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=767334
The cheap Ebay/Amazon silicone rubber cases are probably the thinnest.
What's wrong with a skin?
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I use the Amzer Luxe Argyle style case. It's thinner than the Bodyglove. Only problem is the power button is a bit harder to push through the skin.
mfpmax said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=767334
The cheap Ebay/Amazon silicone rubber cases are probably the thinnest.
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Hmmm... I don't think those are very thin. In fact, from the very first post in the thread you you link to: "The case is pretty thick".
sublimaze said:
What's wrong with a skin?
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I considered it, but I think I want a bit of impact protection. I will likely skin it underneath the case so I can use it without as well.
mr. grieves said:
Hmmm... I don't think those are very thin. In fact, from the very first post in the thread you you link to: "The case is pretty thick".
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Yeah I was going by my previous silicone cases and I just got my Body Glove and that case in the mail and it is thicker than the Body Glove.
mfpmax said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=767334
The cheap Ebay/Amazon silicone rubber cases are probably the thinnest.
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Nope those are the thickest, the argyle one is the thinnest.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Clear-Argyle-Ru...ccessories&hash=item45f60185ac#ht_1528wt_1139
http://cgi.ebay.com/Smoked-Argyle-C...ccessories&hash=item230abccbbf#ht_2309wt_1139
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Nope those are the thickest, the argyle one is the thinnest.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Clear-Argyle-Ru...ccessories&hash=item45f60185ac#ht_1528wt_1139
http://cgi.ebay.com/Smoked-Argyle-C...ccessories&hash=item230abccbbf#ht_2309wt_1139
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I can tell you this case is worth buying. Fits perfectly. Feels good on your hand.
nissy86 said:
I can tell you this case is worth buying. Fits perfectly. Feels good on your hand.
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Its like the body glove right? like just slide it in?
Just slide it in I just ordered the body glove one for ten bucks off eBay. Should be here ina few days
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every thought of just grabbing a full body invisiblysheild kit?
the stuff was developed to protect the blades on helicopters
military grade screen protection all around.
no bulk no case no nothing. except film,
The Body Glove Mirage has been working great for me so far. Its quite thin
I just got my argyle case off ebay in the mail. I am thoroughly impressed in the quality and fit, very well worth it for the $8.53 I paid. I like it more than my body glove TPU case.
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Anyone know of any hard cases like Seidio makes with a clip in holster for the Atrix ....I really need one and seidio is taking forever to release theirs
get a otterbox defender
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get a otterbox defender
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They're tanks... got mine today but I think ill just use it for going out/work
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lsxrx7 said:
get a otterbox defender
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like Chongo said. And it's not even really a "hard case". it's a double layer case.... with one layer being capable of attracting lint from alternate dimensions. I don't often use cases.... but to be completely honest, i'm much happier with this slim case i got off of eBay for a few bucks that i've been using for about 2 weeks than i was with the Defender that i used for a day.
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like Chongo said. And it's not even really a "hard case". it's a double layer case.... with one layer being capable of attracting lint from alternate dimensions. I don't often use cases.... but to be completely honest, i'm much happier with this slim case i got off of eBay for a few bucks that i've been using for about 2 weeks than i was with the Defender that i used for a day.
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Nice, yeah if you need form fitting then otterbox is not for you. I work in nightclubs often so I use it for then but other then that I keep her naked... I love this phone.
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I got the body glove when I bought the phone. I is very well made and fits great. it is pretty thin, so it doesn't bulk the phone up too much. I also bought the leather case (att premier store for 20 bucks) with the magnet that puts the phone to sleep when you close it. nice feature. swivel ratcheting belt clip. It fits the bare phone nice and snug. It is supposed to work with tight fitting covers, but I can't see one being thinner than the body glove, and that will not slide into the case well at all. way to hard to get back out. I do reccomend the body glove for a thin rubbery case, though.
mrphil101 said:
I got the body glove when I bought the phone. I is very well made and fits great. it is pretty thin, so it doesn't bulk the phone up too much. I also bought the leather case (att premier store for 20 bucks) with the magnet that puts the phone to sleep when you close it. nice feature. swivel ratcheting belt clip. It fits the bare phone nice and snug. It is supposed to work with tight fitting covers, but I can't see one being thinner than the body glove, and that will not slide into the case well at all. way to hard to get back out. I do reccomend the body glove for a thin rubbery case, though.
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Try the Incipio Feather case at Radioshack with the leather case
I have a fat rubber case for my aria. Does anyone have a rubberized slick looking case they would recommend?
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asifryan said:
I have a fat rubber case for my aria. Does anyone have a rubberized slick looking case they would recommend?
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You try to find it on ebay, I think you 'll find a variety of rubber case for your device and the price is quite affordable
I got my girlfriend a Amzer TPU case, I have the same kind on my Tbolt
http://www.amzer.com/Amzer-Luxe-Argyle-Skin-Case-Smoke-Grey-P88562.htm
I bought a $4 silicone case from amazon that seems to be working quite well. It doesnt quite fit as snug as I'd like though, but it keeps the profile small and its easy to get out of my pocket.
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Yeah..i think silicon case is better..
I am now using a soft pouch, I think it's better than a silicone case because it protects also the screen and it's not "sticky" like silicone cases are (I always found difficult to put the phone into the jeans' pocket when I am sitting if I use a TPU case)... You could try a pouch and see if you like it
Thanks for the ideas on cases. I have thought about getting one but never sure which are cheap and rip easy or whatnot.
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I am now using a soft pouch, I think it's better than a silicone case because it protects also the screen and it's not "sticky" like silicone cases are (I always found difficult to put the phone into the jeans' pocket when I am sitting if I use a TPU case)... You could try a pouch and see if you like it
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I agree. There is a htc branded leather pouch at expansys.com. i wore out my first. I reordered one.
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How fat is it? I have a rubber case also but I don't consider it fat. I have not seen any case for this phone also.
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I bought a $7 silicone case from my local ATT store and this thing is the best. It fits nice and snug, and is easy to remove if need be. Of course, I wear carpenter jeans so the slight stickiness doesn't bother me. AFAIK tho, I believe they stopped selling it in my area so that may be the case everywhere.
These three cases look nice! Does anyone have them? Which is best?
Amzer Silicone Skin Jelly Case
EMPIRE Black Rubberized Hard Cover Crystal Case
HTC TPU Skin Case (Clear)
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These three cases look nice! Does anyone have them? Which is best?
Amzer Silicone Skin Jelly Case
EMPIRE Black Rubberized Hard Cover Crystal Case
HTC TPU Skin Case (Clear)
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I have the HTC TPU Skin Case - very nice.
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I have black rubber case. I love it.
So currently I have a cheap case I bought on ebay and it's messing up my invisibleshield on the sides. Whenever I grip the sides it pushes up against the shield and dust gets in there.
I'm considering buying a new case but I'm not sure what one to get so it won't mess up the shield. Anyone have any ideas? I was thinking the tpu case but I'm not sure. What do you guys think?
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http://www.tridentcase.com/product_7_69.html
My review http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=947916&page=5
i bought this one and very happy with it
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KAXK2Q
OEM tmobile mytouch black rubber slip on case is what ive had since release in november. very happy with it
Hands down the best cases you can get for your phone at the TPU fusion cases. All TPU cases are great, but the TPU fusion just has a slightly higher level of detail.
There is a thread in this section about the TPU fusion cases that also has an online coupon code for like 10% off their already really cheap price.
I would link but I'm feeling lazy today. Happy hunting
d12unk13astard said:
http://www.tridentcase.com/product_7_69.html
My review http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=947916&page=5
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I agree! Best case I've used so far (and I've used silicone, tpu, trident cyclops, and the aegis). Thing rocks and really does protect
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Hands down the best cases you can get for your phone at the TPU fusion cases. All TPU cases are great, but the TPU fusion just has a slightly higher level of detail.
There is a thread in this section about the TPU fusion cases that also has an online coupon code for like 10% off their already really cheap price.
I would link but I'm feeling lazy today. Happy hunting
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The link would be
http://www.ambitronic.com/product_info.php/mytouch-fusion-case-p-480
Used to have more colors but now only have black, clear and red.
Act quick!
I originally bought the black gel skin from T-Mobile when I bought my phone. It was a lint magnet, though, and it added a significant amount of bulk to the phone. So I ended up buying a translucent smoke colored TPU case, OEM HTC variety, from Amazon. It's nice, feels good, looks good, has cutouts for all the buttons (so they aren't hard to press like some TPU cases) and doesn't add a huge amount of bulk to the phone, while also making it easier to hold onto.
I have used the Otterbox Commuter and the TPU Fusion case. I switch between the two. Plus they both protect the phone well and fit inside of my Seidio holster.
Trident aegis case FTW
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Tired a few, but the best (that I like anyways) are the TPU fusion cases
Trident cyclops case rocks
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y2k1ltd said:
I have used the Otterbox Commuter and the TPU Fusion case. I switch between the two. Plus they both protect the phone well and fit inside of my Seidio holster.
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y2k:
Is the Seidio holster you're using the standard one for the MT4G? Or did you have to use a larger size? I'm looking for a good case to replace the Seidio one I'm currently using, but I like the design of the Seidio holster...
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So currently I have a cheap case I bought on ebay and it's messing up my invisibleshield on the sides. Whenever I grip the sides it pushes up against the shield and dust gets in there.
I'm considering buying a new case but I'm not sure what one to get so it won't mess up the shield. Anyone have any ideas? I was thinking the tpu case but I'm not sure. What do you guys think?
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As previously stated, the trident case is very good, but if your not willing to spend the money you can go for the TPU fusion. Its cheaper, and still has a modern look to it.
straight from HTC: http://www.amazon.com/Protective-Te..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1328646244&sr=1-1
$0.99 but isnt straight from HTC: http://www.amazon.com/Fusion-S-Line..._1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1328646244&sr=1-3
This one beats all the case outhere in my honest opinion coz i have it!.. trust me.. you will not regret getting it!...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Soft-...ccessories&hash=item20bbd29706#ht_1387wt_1185
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i bought this one and very happy with it
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KAXK2Q
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lol this seems like itll feel weird, especially in the pocket
the TPU Fusion case is the best ive seen..
the regular silicone cases are nice too but the rubber is so grip-y that its hard to pull the phone out of the pocket lol
The trident case looks great I'm going to order it.
my sister has the TPU case and i think im going to pick one up they look great and feel good in the hands.
I bought this. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004K575E0/ref=oh_o02_s00_i01_details
It's not so much a case IMO but more of a glove. The phone remains extremely slim still and its pretty stiff.
My review:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member..._pr_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&sort_by=MostRecentReview
Try the Otterbox Commuter case. It's fairly cheap for a otterbox, and it looks like it'd be a good case that would work well with invisishield,
Anyone have any thoughts on which case is better?--the Case-Mate Barely There or the Incipio Feather Hard Shell.
I want something that won't increase the thickness of my phone too much but will still offer some protection. Thanks!
I have the incipio case and it's pretty nice. Adds a bit more girth, about 1mm in every direction, feels good in my meat paw. It definitely adds some good protection, which is what I'm more concerned about. It has that soft feel plastic and rubber that everyone loves. Biggest complaint is it's a lint magnet.
I have both ordered and they should arrive the first part of the week (according to Amazon). If no one else replies before then, I'll get lots of pics of them both and post my thoughts.
Pacifik: is that the double cover case? I saw that in the Verizon store and didn't like how it had both the silicone case and the hard shell. I'm looking at the one that's just the hard shell (found on their site--I can't post the link because I'm new).
LiquidHonesty: Thanks! I'll be interested to see which one you like more.
I love the look of both these cases. Does anybody have any suggestions for a belt clip holster that will fit either of these cases? I've always used the Seidio combos but the Surface case is thicker than these options.
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Pacifik: is that the double cover case? I saw that in the Verizon store and didn't like how it had both the silicone case and the hard shell.
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It is the dual cover case, the hard plastic locks the silicon in place. Need extra protection from all the big machines I work with.
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Anyone have any thoughts on which case is better?--the Case-Mate Barely There or the Incipio Feather Hard Shell.
I want something that won't increase the thickness of my phone too much but will still offer some protection. Thanks!
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Haven't had a chance to try out the Case-Mate case, but the Feather case is good if you want the LEAST amount of protection, while still having a case on. It is a very nice case in terms of material, because it feels very soft almost like a hardened suede type feel. As with all snap ons though be careful that you don't get sand in the back or that could really scratch up the backside.
Feather case though doesn't protect the top and bottom corners of the phone as well though. I've dropped my nexus s a few times that had a feather case and the corners were always the ones it landed on.. Must've been my bad luck, but in any case, my corners are a bit dented up.
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Feather case though doesn't protect the top and bottom corners of the phone as well though. I've dropped my nexus s a few times that had a feather case and the corners were always the ones it landed on.. Must've been my bad luck, but in any case, my corners are a bit dented up.
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Thanks, that helps a lot. I always managed to drop my OG Droid on the corners too. Maybe I'd be better suited with a full body case.
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Thanks, that helps a lot. I always managed to drop my OG Droid on the corners too. Maybe I'd be better suited with a full body case.
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Yeah, in which case there is that full-body Incipio case called the Silicyrlic
http://www.myincipio.com/Samsung-Ga...CRYLIC-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp
That's the one that Pacifik is talking about. I have it as well, and it works great. But as Pacifik said, it is a lint magnet haha.
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Yeah, in which case there is that full-body Incipio case called the Silicyrlic
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How thick does that make the phone?
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How thick does that make the phone?
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Well the case is 138.6 x 72.6 x 2.3 mm
The Galaxy nexus is 135.5 x 67.9 x 8.9 mm
So about 3-5 mm larger on the width and length, and the thickness would be about 2mm thicker.
isnt the case mate one loose on GSM phones?
Has anyone seen these cases in a store? Would love to see one in person. I thought I read somewhere here that bestbuy has the case mate but I didn't see it at mine.
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I have the Incipio case. It's good, but not a perfect fit. There's a bit of a gap between the phone and the case at the top of the phone.
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I have the Incipio case. It's good, but not a perfect fit. There's a bit of a gap between the phone and the case at the top of the phone.
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Which one of two?
http://www.myincipio.com/Samsung-Ga...es/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Cases-Accessories.asp
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I have the Incipio case. It's good, but not a perfect fit. There's a bit of a gap between the phone and the case at the top of the phone.
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for the LTE or GSM version?
I have the Incipio Feather Hard Shell case from Verizon. It was between this and the glossy body case they had. I asked the rep if i could try on different cases to i could get a feel for the one i want. This one was hands down the best looking and best fitting. Its a 2 piece case yea. It does attract lint. But its really an awesome case. I got a Zagg screen protector also, and with this and the case, it gives my phone a really premium look. The added thickness isn't really noticeable if ur just using the phone as u normally would IMO. I would honestly choose this over any case out there. Great for, nice stylish look and great protection.
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Just to clarify, I'm pretty sure you have the silicrylic case not the feather.
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I have the CaseMate white barely there case. It is an ok fit (a little loose), but it does actually fit better with the extended battery on.
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I have the CaseMate white barely there case. It is an ok fit (a little loose), but it does actually fit better with the extended battery on.
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do you have the gsm or lte model?
I currently have the ballistic SG case and was wondering if you guys would recommend any other cases out there?
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I have a balastic case with fly grip. Awesome!
Simple TPU case (black) from eBay works for me.
I am using the CIMO S-Line TPU Case. It looks nice and it protects my phone.
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I would say the D30 cases from t mobile. Bought one of amazon for $10, Fits like a glove and protects pretty good.
http://www.amazon.com/T-Mobile-Slee...=UTF8&qid=1349363353&sr=8-3&keywords=D30+t989
I'm currently switching between the white body glove case from T-Mobile and the PDair leather case. I really like the leather case cause it protects my screen.
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I would say the D30 cases from t mobile. Bought one of amazon for $10, Fits like a glove and protects pretty good.
http://www.amazon.com/T-Mobile-Slee...=UTF8&qid=1349363353&sr=8-3&keywords=D30+t989
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D3o cases are junk. Especially the ones with the softish plastic backing. The all black one piece is alright,but still junk.
The ones with the colored plastic backing are prone to cracking just be taking off the case. Big no-no since I wash my case periodically.
On top of that, the 3.5mm slot is too small. Only slim jacks fit while the d3o case is on. I'm not willing to change my Sennheisers just because design flaws of the case.
Don't forget how much force it takes to push the power button. Over time,this can damage the power button by recessing it in. I switched to the white body glove. Its properly designed and does what I need it do.
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I have a balastic case with fly grip. Awesome!
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i have a case similar to this, one of the amazon variants.
any who i really like the design, especially the thick corners which is what many times takes the impact of the drop. i have not had problems with screen bubbling up either
I purchased the white body glove case from tmobile store and its doing the job. I've dropped the phones a couple of times already, and its still doesnt show any scratches unless your eyeball is touching the case.
I got one from moster accessory website called the black transfusion hard cover case an I really like it as my second case. My first case was the D30, but the transfusion case was more cheaper than the d30.
http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Fle...349490267&sr=8-1&keywords=diztronic+galaxy+s2
I tried 3 cases, this is the best
Because I use a holster, went with the Seidio Active.
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Because I use a holster, went with the Seidio Active.
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I came upon an older Targus holster for Palm PDAs back from 2000. Its got that old brown leather look with a velcro snap and velour interior padding. Enough room for my Herc wrapped in its TPU.
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http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Fle...349490267&sr=8-1&keywords=diztronic+galaxy+s2
I tried 3 cases, this is the best
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