Hey, I record videos of my band with my MyTouch 4g (HTC Glacier) and when My band goes on, well I'm on stage, lol, anyone know of a case with a tripod or a kickstand, something of that nature?
http://www.amazon.com/Body-Glove-Hy...HDQS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1315070166&sr=8-4
http://www.amazon.com/Body-Glove-Ki...RBFO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1315070166&sr=8-5
http://www.amazon.com/Body-Glove-Pr...JFU0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1315070166&sr=8-3
cristorb said:
Hey guys check the link on my signature.
This is a stand that will fit any phone, with the case or without it.
It has multiple viewing angles, and you can rotate it to set the phone on any of its four sides.
You avoid blocking any ports with the rotation.
It is removable or you can keep it on the phone. It is also very small that u can bring it with you anywhere.
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Actually looks pretty cool. I might buy one next time I have a little extra money to spend on gadgets.
How the hell do I fit the battery cover back snuggly?
There seems to be a gap either side however I do it
Any youtube vids?
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How the hell do I fit the battery cover back snuggly?
There seems to be a gap either side however I do it
Any youtube vids?
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I've never, ever seen this question posted on XDA before, let alone asking for a youtube video of it.
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I've never, ever seen this question posted on XDA before, let alone asking for a youtube video of it.
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Well .. I'll admit its a bit fiddly ;-) ... but needing a vid ?
G.
OK I think I have it now. This is the single worse thing about the phone in my view!
Of course I had to pull the battery due to a crash after only 5 days use!
Oddly it said "updating" on reboot .. but didn't!
ummm.... it'll say that every time you turn it on dear
you slide the bottom third of the cover on and snap the rest of it on, making sure the bottom is sitting nicely then snap the rest on
the verizon cover is pretty trashy. it's like the only of bad quality on the phone. seriously like $.50 of materials.
is the original this crappy? we got the cheapo verizon branding hijacked one. it's so sad, the phone doesn't even say google on it.
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the verizon cover is pretty trashy. it's like the only of bad quality on the phone. seriously like $.50 of materials.
is the original this crappy? we got the cheapo verizon branding hijacked one. it's so sad, the phone doesn't even say google on it.
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The GSM version says google on it, but it is made out of the same material
I actually like it, I have never heard a creak on it like I always did on the Incredible and Thunderbolt.
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the verizon cover is pretty trashy. it's like the only of bad quality on the phone. seriously like $.50 of materials.
is the original this crappy? we got the cheapo verizon branding hijacked one. it's so sad, the phone doesn't even say google on it.
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Who cares what it says?
Yes, the cover is thin. Yes it feels like it's barely made out of anything.
But physically, the thing will never snap on you (not talking about the contact points here).
Don't believe me? Bend the thing a few times, all the way back, end to end. Twist it. It "forms" back into proper shape 100 percent of the time. This is why they marketed it as "hyperskin" Now, I'm sure there is a limit to how much it can bend and return to normal, but tell me what other battery door can you do that with other than the GSII and GNex models, and it won't snap on you?
EDIT: I'll also add that, while some of the GSM versions are looking like they have Samsung made builds and won't be supported in the AOSP, the Verizon model has a Google build and WILL be fully supported in AOSP. Ironic that everyone is complaining about a device for not saying "Google" on the battery cover but is actually more "Google" than some of the unlocked, regional versions.
My battery cover had a crushed clip and made the battery cover lift.
Make sure each individual clip around isn't crushed.
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you slide the bottom third of the cover on and snap the rest of it on, making sure the bottom is sitting nicely then snap the rest on
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+1 This is THE way to do it -- works every time. If you don't get the bottom tight first, the middle will "push out" and you'll have some play.
Has anybody tried the tetrax mounts yet with their galaxy nexus? Before I purchase one I'm curious of two things.
1. How well does the the magnet stick to the battery door since the battery cover is textured? I have an extra cover that I'll use simply for this.
2. Does the magnet interfere with the NFC and/or screen at all?
In case your not sure what I'm referring to:
http://store.tetrax.us/xway-line/fixway
I have used this on other phones, including my G2, MyTouch 3G and G1 and it worked very well on all those phones. However, due to the textured back on the Galaxy Nexus, the metal button that stick to the battery door does not stay on. I have tried replacing the double sided tape with stronger automotive 3M tape, but that doesn't work either. It'll stay on for a little while and come back off. The only solution would be to find a battery door that is smooth.
I can't answer if it interferes with NFC or the screen, but it shouldn’t. If anything, it might interfere with the magnet on the compass, but that has not been the case with my other phones.
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I have used this on other phones, including my G2, MyTouch 3G and G1 and it worked very well on all those phones. However, due to the textured back on the Galaxy Nexus, the metal button that stick to the battery door does not stay on. I have tried replacing the double sided tape with stronger automotive 3M tape, but that doesn't work either. It'll stay on for a little while and come back off. The only solution would be to find a battery door that is smooth.
I can't answer if it interferes with NFC or the screen, but it shouldn’t. If anything, it might interfere with the magnet on the compass, but that has not been the case with my other phones.
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Thanks,
So you've actually tried it on the GNex and it don't stick very well? Did you by chance try holding it on there for several hours with a strong clamp or anything? I really want one of these but worried it's a waste of money with this phone
I have actually tried it, but not with a clamp. Just following the regular directions. On my other phones, it created a very strong bond and it takes a lot of effort to remove. With the Nexus, it stays on the first couple of times you mount it, but that's about it. It's not an issue with the weight, as the G2 feels twice as heavy as the Nexus, especially with an extra capacity battery. It's the texture on the battery door. It almost feels like it has a Teflon coating.
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I have actually tried it, but not with a clamp. Just following the regular directions. On my other phones, it created a very strong bond and it takes a lot of effort to remove. With the Nexus, it stays on the first couple of times you mount it, but that's about it. It's not an issue with the weight, as the G2 feels twice as heavy as the Nexus, especially with an extra capacity battery. It's the texture on the battery door. It almost feels like it has a Teflon coating.
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Would you mind holding up one of the magnets to the battery door and test out the NFC to see if it interferes with it (if you have the ability to). This is my main question as I could always put the magnet on a case I guess.
Thanks!
I don't have another NFC device to try it right now, but my brother has the Nexus S and I can try it when I see him later tonight. The magnet doesn't go on the battery door though. What you stick on the battery door is just a piece of metal. The actual magnet is on the device that you mount to your dash or vent, so unless you plan on using NFC while it's on your dash, it should not interfere.
Plus, NFC uses low power radio frequency to transfer information (similar to Bluetooth). It does not use magnets. The only thing in the phone that could be affected would be the compass, as it finds your relation to magnetic North. Even then, I'm sure the compass works through software and is not an actual magnet, as it has never affected GPS. As a matter of fact, I have 2 Tetrax products, the one that mounts to the dash, which I have in my car, and the one that you attach to the vent for when I use a rental on trips for the sole purpose of Navigation. As you can imagine, I was very disappointed when I could not get the metal button to stick. I might have to try it with a case also.
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I don't have another NFC device to try it right now, but my brother has the Nexus S and I can try it when I see him later tonight. The magnet doesn't go on the battery door though. What you stick on the battery door is just a piece of metal. The actual magnet is on the device that you mount to your dash or vent, so unless you plan on using NFC while it's on your dash, it should not interfere.
Plus, NFC uses low power radio frequency to transfer information (similar to Bluetooth). It does not use magnets. The only thing in the phone that could be affected would be the compass, as it finds your relation to magnetic North. Even then, I'm sure the compass works through software and is not an actual magnet, as it has never affected GPS. As a matter of fact, I have 2 Tetrax products, the one that mounts to the dash, which I have in my car, and the one that you attach to the vent for when I use a rental on trips for the sole purpose of Navigation. As you can imagine, I was very disappointed when I could not get the metal button to stick. I might have to try it with a case also.
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Awesome so yea I don't think it'll interfere because I was thinking the part you stick to the back of the phone is magnetic, but if your saying it's not all should be well. Either way I went ahead and ordered it yesterday anyway so I'll figure out a way to get it to stick to either the door or a case. Thanks for your insight!
Nope, it's just a metal button. It actually comes with 4 or 5 different ones of all sizes and styles.
I have this installed on my nexus, I put the mount on my dash and the NFC sticker on my knob for the ac that get covered up. Everytime I put my phone on the mount, the nfc changes it to car mode, volume up, full brightness and launches sirius xm radio...works very well, sometimes I have to move it a bit to get to read the nfc, but thats only cause i have the nfc a little too far at the bottom of the phone and it mounts at a slight angle, not due to any interference at all. I have NFC chips all around and never have problems reading them at all, probably a good idea not to mount the metal chip right in the middle of the battery area, just in case. I also used a clamp to hold it on for about 3 or 4 hours and has had little trouble sticking to the texture.
I have had a few incidents if I pull off the phone, rather than slide it off the backing will actually unclip a single clip.
@ejkeebler what do you mean by NFC stickers all around? Did you make stickers to automatically change your settings on your phone? That's brilliant! How did you do it?
I might also have to try a clamp. I don't really want to put a case on my phone.
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@ejkeebler what do you mean by NFC stickers all around? Did you make stickers to automatically change your settings on your phone? That's brilliant! How did you do it?
I might also have to try a clamp. I don't really want to put a case on my phone.
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I also have NFC stickers everywhere. have them when I walk in the front door of my house, one in my office at work, one in each vehicle, one in my wallet LOL. They are awesome. Set them to change settings or do tasker tasks and you can rewrite over them if you ever want to change anything. One of the best phone features I've ever used. That's why i was concerned about the magnets interfering with the NFC!
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I also have NFC stickers everywhere. have them when I walk in the front door of my house, one in my office at work, one in each vehicle, one in my wallet LOL. They are awesome. Set them to change settings or do tasker tasks and you can rewrite over them if you ever want to change anything. One of the best phone features I've ever used. That's why i was concerned about the magnets interfering with the NFC!
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Where can I get / how do I 'program' these NFC Stickers?? This sounds awesome.
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Where can I get / how do I 'program' these NFC Stickers?? This sounds awesome.
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A quick search came up with this: http://www.tagstand.com/
Seems like this could open up a whole line of fun options. Would love to hear how others have done it, though.
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Where can I get / how do I 'program' these NFC Stickers?? This sounds awesome.
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www.tagstand.com to purchase the tags. Tell him DCoy82 sent you! The 30mm ultralight c circle NDEF formatted seem to be the only ones I've bought that work with the nexus so far.
Once you get them you can download program called NFC Task Launcher off the market to program them.
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www.tagstand.com to purchase the tags. Tell him DCoy82 sent you! The 30mm ultralight c circle NDEF formatted seem to be the only ones I've bought that work with the nexus so far.
Once you get them you can download program called NFC Task Launcher off the market to program them.
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That is so awesome. This is my first phone with NFC so I'm barely starting to learn all the cool things that you can do with it. I tried Android Beam for the first time with my brother on Tuesday and it works great, though I wish you could beam other things such as pictures. By the way, the metal button does not interfere with NFC. I will let them know that you recommended me. Thank you!
If your interested in NFC, here's a few spots that got me started
http://androidforums.com/nexus-s/336155-what-do-you-use-nfc-tasker.html
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/weekend_project_make_your_own_nfc_tags.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnqmyNEQPq0&feature=email&email=comment_reply_received
and the tags I bought were from here:
http://tagsfordroid.com/tags/Home.html
I got them cause i liked the having the android on them, i think they are a tiny bit less expensive elsewhere, and these are a little thicker than I'd like (like a puffy sticker, about the same thickness of a penny) but you can get many in other places.
by itself i'm not sure nfc task launcher does it for me, but in combination with tasker, it's ridiculous how much can be done....would still love to see what others have come up with.
I love those stickers with the Android! Thanks for the links. I will need to read up on it more. I am definitely interested. This is a lot more exciting stuff then what Google showed off at the I/O last year!
Thats a good idea. Being in IT, we have dead Hard Drives laying around that have awesome magnets in them. They're real slim. I bet I could superglue one to my nexus's battery cover for under the TPU case that would hold. They're thin so it might not screw with the case (but it might).
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I got them cause i liked the having the android on them, i think they are a tiny bit less expensive elsewhere, and these are a little thicker than I'd like (like a puffy sticker, about the same thickness of a penny) but you can get many in other places.
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Yeah, it looks like it's $8 for 2. I just picked up 5 over at tagstand.com for the same price and found 10 for $13 over at http://buynfcstickers.com.
Hopefully you guys are all having good experience with the guy at tag stand. His customer service was great for me and I'll definatley be going back there in the future.
Oh and by the way, I got my new tetrax magnet set in today and not having any issues with the magnet at allowing necessary nor with the metal part sticking to the stock battery door. Only real issue so far is you have to slide it off just right or the battery door just pops off the nexus lol. Highly recommend though!
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Hi,
My current case has a really bad fit, blocks part of the screen and has no access to the headphone jack. So I need a good case that will protect my V500 and which can stand (easily) on it's own, since I'm using the V500 primarily for video.
Is anybody using this one?
I realise it's not a smart cover, but with the knock on/off feature I'm really not missing it on my current although crappy case.
Thanks.
HoundDK said:
Hi,
My current case has a really bad fit, blocks part of the screen and has no access to the headphone jack. So I need a good case that will protect my V500 and which can stand (easily) on it's own, since I'm using the V500 primarily for video.
Is anybody using this one?
I realise it's not a smart cover, but with the knock on/off feature I'm really not missing it on my current although crappy case.
Thanks.
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The thread "Anybody found a good case?" features one person who has it, and apparently likes it.
Edit - Oops, looks like you found it already. MY question is, do you mind the added bulk, and how easy is it to separate the tablet back portion from the cover? Some eBay pics suggest it's possible.
Mark
Impromark said:
The thread "Anybody found a good case?" features one person who has it, and apparently likes it.
Edit - Oops, looks like you found it already. MY question is, do you mind the added bulk, and how easy is it to separate the tablet back portion from the cover? Some eBay pics suggest it's possible.
Mark
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Personally I don´t mind the extra bulk, if the stand functionality really works.
For obvious reasons I haven´t tried this exact model, but in my experience you "click in" your device so it´s kinda difficult to take it apart. So I wouldn´t recommend taking it apart and puting it back together on a frequent basis.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/39073727084...Name=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649a
This one is great for video playback.
I had it for an IPad Mini (and a Samsung Tab) and liked it. It's not the lightest or thinnest but it is excellent otherwise.
I've spent the better part of the week scouring for good s8+ cases that would be compatible with wireless charging and in the end I've hodge podged pieces into a frankencase
seeing as I'm probably going to make myself a case I thought I'd share the elements of what I was looking for and ask if I'm just crazy for wanting so much or if I'm not alone.
I don't need much coverage, mostly the corners and a raised edge in case it does fall but otherwise I'm not concerned with protecting the fronts and backs given how rarely I drop my phone if I've got an actual grip on it no thanks to the slippery materials they use
I'd like direct access to my buttons, many cases have their own button that pushes the actual button, I've never enjoyed this as it's usually stiff or hard to press and often hard to distinguish from the case itself
wireless compatibility is a must for me given the fact I'm not only on the road most of the day but I'm constantly in and out of the vehicle where I'm definitely not leaving my phone that I'll probably actually need, and having to work a harness gets annoying during regular use imagine 30+ times a day
this means something magnetic so it sticks in place like the airdock 2 which I have no idea if it's compatible with s8+ or not as of yet
getting back to the in and out I need a hip holster because I spend way more time texting and taking photos of job sites than talking so a headset is less important than not having to fish for my phone
lanyards are just good ideas, why is it so rare to find them let alone on a rugged case?
a kickstand doesn't have to be complicated either and doesn't need an entire phone length if you know what you're doing with it, spigeon has a nice stick on that generally gets the job done, or even those ring mounts double as kickstands and great dash magnet mounts
who puts a card holder behind the case right in the magnetic field of wireless charging? it's called a folio cover geez, even those work as kickstands in a pinch as flimsy as they are in that capacity.
granted with all the mobile payment options these days you generally don't need to worry about a card in the first place so it's coming time to uncouple those two
and on a side rant why are we still using adapters and converters for magnetic break away cables? shouldn't this be standardized by now?
I'm going to sketch up the case I'm thinking of and post back maybe you guys can tell me why it's such a ridiculous idea to have.
I wanted the equivalent of an iBolt with a wireless charger in the end I wireless charge at home and use a magnetic power connector on the car.
All the ones I found only gave portrait and I preferred to use landscape
What car charger are you using?
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Tonesav said:
I wanted the equivalent of an iBolt with a wireless charger in the end I wireless charge at home and use a magnetic power connector on the car.
All the ones I found only gave portrait and I preferred to use landscape
What car charger are you using?
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I'm looking to buy still, just got my s8+ a couple weeks ago, with the unveiling of the note8 I almost took it back
as of right now for in the car I'm using https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U/ with cables
not sure I want to have to add in something to a case to make it compatible I'd rather the case be compatible to begin with, many magnetic chargers work just fine without add ins
https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/10wBkiHyNDZF969vzCDtKLQ8TI5XLnB5wJ3GOLJJhA-8/edit?usp=sharing
basically just imagine some time on the dremel to cut out everything covering up the back as much as possible except maybe leaving a bit near the edges
if I have the ring it'll be near the power button
and the kickstand will be probably above the camera or down by the fcc text, very small chance I do it vertical by the bixby button
pair it with a belt clip, and maybe something like a folio cover under the screws if I do feel like having cards
if I can do this with existing parts and a dremel why can't one of these case makers?
I'm trying to figure out how I would do a swivel like the ring but with something as long as a kickstand for more angle options, found one custom stent on a case that could work, not sure yet if that's how I want to do it?
figured it out, answer is no kickstand, there's 3 places I legit need a kickstand and I can just get stands and put them there
apparently there isn't much of a phone case modding scene I can find.... does everyone just live with the cases they buy? can't everything be improved with some ingenuity?
My new case, ticks most of the boxes
https://www.amazon.co.uk/XOOMZ-Detachable-Blocking-Magnetic-Leather-Brown/dp/B073QJ1N8P
biotoxin said:
I've spent the better part of the week scouring for good s8+ cases that would be compatible with wireless charging and in the end I've hodge podged pieces into a frankencase
seeing as I'm probably going to make myself a case I thought I'd share the elements of what I was looking for and ask if I'm just crazy for wanting so much or if I'm not alone.
I don't need much coverage, mostly the corners and a raised edge in case it does fall but otherwise I'm not concerned with protecting the fronts and backs given how rarely I drop my phone if I've got an actual grip on it no thanks to the slippery materials they use
I'd like direct access to my buttons, many cases have their own button that pushes the actual button, I've never enjoyed this as it's usually stiff or hard to press and often hard to distinguish from the case itself
wireless compatibility is a must for me given the fact I'm not only on the road most of the day but I'm constantly in and out of the vehicle where I'm definitely not leaving my phone that I'll probably actually need, and having to work a harness gets annoying during regular use imagine 30+ times a day
this means something magnetic so it sticks in place like the airdock 2 which I have no idea if it's compatible with s8+ or not as of yet
getting back to the in and out I need a hip holster because I spend way more time texting and taking photos of job sites than talking so a headset is less important than not having to fish for my phone
lanyards are just good ideas, why is it so rare to find them let alone on a rugged case?
a kickstand doesn't have to be complicated either and doesn't need an entire phone length if you know what you're doing with it, spigeon has a nice stick on that generally gets the job done, or even those ring mounts double as kickstands and great dash magnet mounts
who puts a card holder behind the case right in the magnetic field of wireless charging? it's called a folio cover geez, even those work as kickstands in a pinch as flimsy as they are in that capacity.
granted with all the mobile payment options these days you generally don't need to worry about a card in the first place so it's coming time to uncouple those two
and on a side rant why are we still using adapters and converters for magnetic break away cables? shouldn't this be standardized by now?
I'm going to sketch up the case I'm thinking of and post back maybe you guys can tell me why it's such a ridiculous idea to have.
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