Hi guys,
ive found some bike mounts for the s2, but none of them looked solid enough to be ready for my mountainbike.
The phone should be completely covered by plastic, plexiglass or another material solid enough to survive light blows, dirt and light rain, and it should not fall of after passing the first curb.
Any suggestions?
i´ve seen mountainbike mounts for other mobile devices wich could work perfectly for the SGS II, maybe you shouldn´t look for a specific mount for the SGSII, just look for a mountainbike mount for a mobile device with a similar size as the SGS II.
Another interested here ^^ When i got the phone in a few weeks, i´ll look for that mount too.
Be very careful.
If you are MTBing versus riding on the road. The vibrations are too harsh and cause issues with the internal connectors.
I personally have lost a garmin GPS and my HTC Polaris phones. First ride and within 15 mins started rebooting etc. Garmin stated to reboot with just fine knocks.
Warned a mate when he was mounting a iphone, decided to risk it and 5 mins his touchscreen failed. Another mate his iphone started to reboot.
this may be ok... :
for_bike
I bought one but still waiting for delivery
Agaryt, please report when you test it. I'm rally curious if this will do the job.
no problem
I should have it before Thursday , so no late than Monday I let you know how does it work
Very interested too!
Looks exactly like what I was looking for, looking forward to hands-on report.
I was thinking about buying this one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004Q4Q6QS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=stdscaba-21
but one found by agaryt looks better, although it is bit more expensive.
Was biking the other day and wondering this very thing, however...
dusty_nz said:
Be very careful.
If you are MTBing versus riding on the road. The vibrations are too harsh and cause issues with the internal connectors.
I personally have lost a garmin GPS and my HTC Polaris phones. First ride and within 15 mins started rebooting etc. Garmin stated to reboot with just fine knocks.
Warned a mate when he was mounting a iphone, decided to risk it and 5 mins his touchscreen failed. Another mate his iphone started to reboot.
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...this post does worry me. Biking can lead to very sharp knocks while riding along the trails, and even a phone in a lined case would be at risk.
Normal city and tour riding would likely be fine... but proper mountain biking? The potential something to be concerned about imo.
The one agaryt linked to on Ebay does look great though... if I was to get one out of that one and the one posted on Amazon i'd definitely spend the measly few pounds extra and get that one.
im also quite worried about vibration on the bike even without any connector.
i'd much rather have something to snap the phone on my (inner, up, to protect it) arm for example. you can see still the track etc quite easily (not as easily as if its mounted on the bike, but much better than in the pocket..)
I think ill buy one of the allready mentioned universal mounts where the s2 is put into a "bag" (the one from ebay looks great).
As there is no solid connection between handlebar and s2, i don`t think that those fine vibrations are a problem. Maybe theres even enough space in the bag to add some extra, soft material to absorb vibrations.
Also i think that the phone is safer on the bikes handlebar than on my arm, as i landed in hospital twice while my bike was undamaged ^^
Hmm, I would be a little nervous about the connector from the case to the mount.
Also, I assume you can feed a charging cable in where the two zips meet?
I would love to be able to use my phone on my bike and do away with my seperate SatNav. After a mount I would just need a bluetooth helmet!
Have you looked into these? I have universal mount for my iPhone and works perfectly.
http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/
www.ultimate-mobiles.co.uk.
jje
Hello
Do you remember it ?
for_bike
I've got it for couple day now .
I have to say , It is really waterproof , I don't mean you can swim with it but I was running when rain and my galaxy was safe . After finish was totally dry ... That the most important for me .The problem is when you want to use headphones . There no hole for it . But to be honest if you biking better option is bluetooh headphones anyway . Quality is really well .
I took some pictures for everybody.
Any questions just let me know .
Pictures are HERE
agaryt said:
Hello
Do you remember it ?
for_bike
I've got it for couple day now .
I have to say , It is really waterproof , I don't mean you can swim with it but I was running when rain and my galaxy was safe . After finish was totally dry ... That the most important for me .The problem is when you want to use headphones . There no hole for it . But to be honest if you biking better option is bluetooh headphones anyway . Quality is really well .
I took some pictures for everybody.
Any questions just let me know .
Pictures are HERE
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Thanks for the update Gary.I have to say that I wouldn't want to use my S2 in the front of either my road or mountain bike even if these holders do look fairly secure.
I have a Garmin 705 which is a dedicated unit for cycling. Routing is way easier to sort out and I also get helpful stats such as cadence and HR too. A bluetooth HR monitor is quite expensive for what it is.
Brad
agaryt said:
Hello
Do you remember it ?
for_bike
I've got it for couple day now .
I have to say , It is really waterproof , I don't mean you can swim with it but I was running when rain and my galaxy was safe . After finish was totally dry ... That the most important for me .The problem is when you want to use headphones . There no hole for it . But to be honest if you biking better option is bluetooh headphones anyway . Quality is really well .
I took some pictures for everybody.
Any questions just let me know .
Pictures are HERE
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this looks good
orderd one
i made a mountenbike trip last week from 400 km in 4 days
and i whas using a universal bike holder but the weather was dry and sunny.
i used Osmand to navigate and its realy great i think its the best app for the bike.
The bad thing whas my battery (only 4 hours of navigation)
so i need a 3500mah or more battery for a minimum of 8 hours navigation.
Thanks Agaryt!
Few questions:
1. Is the screen remains visible under the cover?
2. Can you use the touch screen?
3. What about the vibrations during the ride? Is the phone OK inside?
Some general advice from someone who used a mount with his old SGS1:
Most of these mounts have a mounting part that is attached to the bike and then some kind of click-lock system to hold the actual device in place. If so, then that is a very important weak point that you will want to look out for! These point can get loose and will sling your phone into the air if you don't secure them additionally with some straps or whatever fits your specific holder.
My I9000 had to experience that several times (albeit with no permanent damage outside of scratches) and this was not on something as wild as a MTB but something as "smooth" as a racing bike (on flat asphalt, although you need some kind of bump to make the phone fly off)
OpenMitko said:
Thanks Agaryt!
Few questions:
1. Is the screen remains visible under the cover?
2. Can you use the touch screen?
3. What about the vibrations during the ride? Is the phone OK inside?
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Hello .
Screen is visible very well and touch screen works more than good . Honestly I didn't ride with it yet . I was running twice so far included once when rain and both times phone was dry after .
I used two different arm band for my galaxy and galaxy 2 but nothing protected as good as this one . I mean protection against damp (sweat ) or rain .
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Does anyone know if this clear case is any good ?
http://www.pdamods.com/products.asp?cat=70
I have an aluminium one but would like to change it to a clear one.
I like it very much
Ordered one with Proporta
Unfortunately theyre still out of stock there (price 14,95 GBP)
I rang pdamods.com this morning and they said they have them in stock and it would be delivered to my home tomorrow - Can't wait for it !!!
i rang proporta today to cancel my order but when speaking to the guy he said:
they come in this morning do i still want to cancel my order so i changed my mind he said hell get mine sent today 1st class so i should have tomorrow also cant wait nearly 2 months of waiting lol
i just wrote them a mail awhile agoe and got it back the server said it could not resolve the addresss then i went to their site
to look for another adress
and saw that my case was marked as ready to ship aswell
hope it gets here one day
Woohoo! Good news that i might finally recieve my order. Darn shame the phone is on its 2nd visit to the xda service centre
what is wrong with your XDA 2 (again) ?
Hanging a lot, first time i sent it back they apparentely reflashed the bootloader, but the same problems were happening when they returned it.
:lol:
jeeeha!! Mine is ready to ship as well.
Gues I just ordered mine just-in-time
(I canceled my previous order to express my anger form waiting more than a month)
just got a mail that mine had ship'd
now i can finaly change number without having to pull out the whole device
because i did try to map the play next and prev to the inc and dec and inc vol button on the side but it dont always work so sometimes it change the song at sometimes it inc the vol
Mine has shipped too. Delivery in approx. 7 days. Pitty (for that) I am on holiday then . . .
Rudegar said:
just got a mail that mine had ship'd
now i can finaly change number without having to pull out the whole device
because i did try to map the play next and prev to the inc and dec and inc vol button on the side but it dont always work so sometimes it change the song at sometimes it inc the vol
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Any chance you can post some pictures? I am really interested in this case
Thanks
Whoever get's theirs through let us know wether the wait was worth it
can we have some pictures pls....
i'll take some when i get it
shipping from uk to here is 1 to 3 days or something i suppose
proporta crystal case xdaII
nya2003uk said:
can we have some pictures pls....
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here you go, i got my new case this morning! pics were taken with the xdaII!!!
how is it ?
does it feel bulky?
does dancing riverdance on it break it ?
does it dec the gsm signal str ?
does it reflect light making it diff to see the screen with lights around?
and does the beltclip from the std case fit the hole under the cam hole ?
Rudegar said:
how is it ?
does it feel bulky?
does dancing riverdance on it break it ?
does it dec the gsm signal str ?
does it reflect light making it diff to see the screen with lights around?
and does the beltclip from the std case fit the hole under the cam hole ?
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it doesnt feel too bulky at all, in fact it is the slimmest fitting case i have found so far for the xda. I used to use the proporta aluminium case which is a little bit bigger and thicker and heavier than this.
i have given the front a good squish test and even sat on it a few times and it seems vers strong. not as solid as the aluminium one but pretty damn close (has a little more give in it)
yey, yey, yey, i get full gsm signal with the case on as oposed to half signal that i used to get with the alu one!
a little light reflection from the case, however the screen is very visible and totally clear and colourful. I havent tested it in bright sunlight yet, however with a spot lamp it is fine!!!
there doesnt appear to be a belt clip attachment at all (unlike the alu one), so this might be an issue for people
Hope this helps guys!
to sum up i think this is the best case i have found yet for the xda II, all the buttons are easily accessible and the flip over top design is much easier to hold than the side opening alu one. It is a brilliant case!
2 possible draw backs that dont bother me at all :
1) no belt clip
2) no sd storage slots
brilliant design i recommend everyone who is looking for a small case for keeping their xfda in their pocket gets this. i am very impressed. was worth the 2 month wait!!
well from looking at your pictures there is a hole under the hole for the cam
on the std case there is a hole like it and you put in the org beltclip in it and it locks
are you positive that you cant just plug in your org beltclip
i dont really use the beltclip for anything other then stoping my xda
from moving to the buttom of my front pockets, so the clip in on the outside of the pocket
(yes i have abnormaly large pockets )
Anyone knows a good bike mount that fits the SGSII?
I tried the Endomondo bikemount as it listed SGSII as compatible: http://store.endomondo.com/eu/endomondo-phone-bike-mount.html
but that is a lie, the phone doesn't fit the SGSII. Well, it fits if the power button is pressed <.< which obviously is a huge problem because that would turn of the phone... Also, there is no access to the power button, back/home/menu buttons if you are lucky to get it to fit without pressing the power button >.>
I also tried an armband "Belkin Dualfit Armband for Samsung Galaxy SII", guess what, the SGSII doesn't fit in that one either...
Take a look at spiderpodium.
http://www.breffo.com/
http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=/&gl=ES#/watch?v=UvT2DqfnFz0
kimaro said:
Take a look at spiderpodium.
http://www.breffo.com/
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I saw that and I can't imagine any way of that being secure on a bike? I don't ride at 10km/h on asphalt, I'm more like the fastest I can at 40km/h on mixed terrain, and I can't see how that wouldn't fall of on a minor bump or something?
I was gonna suggest the spiderpodium, and if you shop around you can pick one up for £5 on ebay, so might be worth giving one a try, does seem pretty strong.
Hi,
I'm also looking for a serious bike mount for my SG2. I remember that I've browsed once this forum and saw a serious holder where you are sliding your S2 inside and it closes like a drawer.
If someone can reference me it will be great.
Regards,
Bright
Theres more on http://www.ultimate-mobiles.co.uk
Im using this
SlipGrip-1-Bike-Mount-Samsung-Galaxy-S-2-i9100-N-C, find it on ebay
It's a heavy protector for bikes !!
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/plastic-bicycle-swivel-mount-holder-for-samsung-i9100-galaxy-s2-68133 maybe? Some extra glue on the place where it mounts and the chance it falls of is minimal. I use it and it works great, however, I speed bike (I think thats what it's called) so no real bumps in the road for me.
Haha wtf.. Spiderpodium on a bike... It's a nice stand for a desk, not for a car or a bike... It will fall. I have it and I won't trust it to hold me sg s2 in my car, can't imagine it on a bike even at low speed.
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Ok I just got my spiderpodium and to be honest, I was extremely surprised with it, it actually holds the phone to the bike whatever I do . All my physic senses tells me otherwise by just looking at it on the pictures, but it actually works
Hey bicyclist:
Any of you tempted to buy this?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/220900016894?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I was thinking you could Saran Wrap it for good measure.
You could use it as a
-$700 speedometer
-GPS turn by turn
-Texting while riding
Hoping that the whole unit doesn't fall off, let alone the Note falling off by itself.
leafsacc said:
Hey bicyclist:
Any of you tempted to buy this?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/220900016894?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I was thinking you could Saran Wrap it for good measure.
You could use it as a
-$700 speedometer
-GPS turn by turn
-Texting while riding
Hoping that the whole unit doesn't fall off, let alone the Note falling off by itself.
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I have serious concerns about these. They use the same plastics and mounts as the car mounts, several of which I have broken. Its one thing it falling off in a car, but on a bike doing 20mph on concrete? Scary thought
I would love to see what you think about it when you get one!
Otherwise, these seem like a better alternative.
When I had a Desire I used to have this
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/bicycle-phone-holder-p14252.htm
And I found a really similar for the Note
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.ca/viewitem?itemId=120875970274&index=17&nav=SEARCH&nid=48128193136
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/capdase-bike-mount-holder-p25473.htm
When I had that one for my Desire it was REALLY stable. Few times I have riden 40km/h+ and on a bumpy tarmac with the phone mounted and it held it perfectly.
Noted by Noting from my Noteful Note
I have the exact same mount, and the note rides my ZX12R, it is stable enough I would say, best bet is zip tie it over just to be safe.
torqu3e said:
I have the exact same mount, and the note rides my ZX12R, it is stable enough I would say, best bet is zip tie it over just to be safe.
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Can you confirm which bike mount you have? Bit confused lol
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA
I think I'll buy that Capdase one I linked.
Seems higher quality compared to that other.
Noted by Noting from my Noteful Note
Krypton, its the exact same one as in the original post, the one on ebay.
For some reason I don't trust that mount on the original post.
Rubber band to attach to handle bar? Only two corners and the opposite side secured of our expensive phone?
I feel it's not gonna last very well during any kind of bumpy riding nor is it gonna stay at fixed position because of that rubber band used to attach to handle bar.
At least the Capdase model I'm looking at has proper mounting. Not so sure about how well the actual phone mount secures our Note considering how wide and thin our phone is.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
Here is another cheaper bike mounts:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/bicycl...laxy-note-i9220-gt-n7000-black-116810?item=10
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/bicycl...ung-galaxy-note-i9220-gt-n7000-113981?item=22
I bought this, because I have Reiko protective case. Holds great on my MTB bike.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/bicycle-cell-phone-mount-holder-7-5-14cm-44243
I was wondering if you guys knew off the top of your head of "good" (hopefully you tested?) accessories for the galaxy s4 active.
Extra Waterproof case + shock resistance - I know the thing is supposed to be waterproof, but I have seen horror stories. I got this because I do a lot of camping/swimming/running, and I have had some... fun stories of nearly losing my previous smart phone to water damage (usually keep it in a couple sandwich baggies with tape, but when I haven't... doh!).
Bike/Dash mount - I want to have a bike mount and use it as a bike tracking application, I would like to have it as a dash cam as well as use it for GPS in my car. I am actually thinking of making a dashcam video recorder as well, that emails the video in case it detects a minor crash (assuming non minor would destroy the phone).
Dash mount - see above.
Just for future reference if you're looking for replacement parts you should check this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377586
Sorry, but I don't have an answer to either of your questions.
I am a little worried, there doesn't seem to be much of a community for this phone, and I am worried I should have just gone with the Galaxy S4 and gotten a waterproof case for it ;(
Buzz_Litebeer said:
I am a little worried, there doesn't seem to be much of a community for this phone, and I am worried I should have just gone with the Galaxy S4 and gotten a waterproof case for it ;(
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Not me - I feel like this phone was built just for me since I *prefer* an LCD screen and hard buttons. And I couldn't care less how many megapixels they put behind the crappy camera phone lens.
IMissPalmOS said:
Not me - I feel like this phone was built just for me since I *prefer* an LCD screen and hard buttons. And I couldn't care less how many megapixels they put behind the crappy camera phone lens.
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Agreed. As far as the OP, I believe it comes down to personal preference on a rugged case. There are many inexpensive choices. I don't know of any waterproof cases.
Buzz_Litebeer said:
I am a little worried, there doesn't seem to be much of a community for this phone, and I am worried I should have just gone with the Galaxy S4 and gotten a waterproof case for it ;(
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Same worry here.
Hey this question mostly guess for the people that have had their phone since launch Has it been worth the money? I was wondering how do u like it? and Is the battery as terrible as every YouTuber makes it seem? I just ordered and I'm so excited
Yes it's worth it!
Biggest downer for me is no e-sim.
Battery life is fine.
And most importantly the camera is FAR better than youtube reviewers are saying.
Again in my experience.
I got it a few days before launch day and have loved it every day since. The big screen is totally worth it! I almost never use the outer screen, just occasionally for things like telling the med reminder app I took my med if my phone is already folded, or camera preview so I can take a more quality selfie with the back cameras (phone open), etc. Battery life is good for me. Speed and storage (larger version) are great, screen quality (on natural not vivid) is great, etc. The T-mobile connection issues suck and I hope they are fixed soon, but not all T-mobile customers have the issue (my friend in another state doesn't). But, the temporary fix helps - I just need them to fix it so it can roam so I'm not worried when traveling anywhere. Finding a good case isn't fun, though. I like the one I have now, but I don't think it would protect it very much from a drop/fall.
I've had it since launch..............believe it or not, I use the outer screen more than the inner one. I have taken it on vacation a couple of times. The most recent trip was to Hawaii back in December. Just before we left, I found a case that had a built-in kickstand and actually added more bulk to the phone than I realized..........well, that made the device cumbersome carrying it around on hikes and to the beach. Sometimes, depending on what shorts I was wearing, I would carry the phone in my left hand while walking around Waikiki just so it wouldn't "weigh" me down. I went back to the slimmer case after I got home. Phone has been out since August, and haven't seen anybody else with the same phone. I thought I would on vacation, but trips to busy airports, shopping malls, etc...........didn't see another person with the ZFold. I know it's expensive but you see big iphones everywhere and those aren't cheap either. I do miss the width of my Note-10+ instead of this slimmer one. Was tempted to do the trade-in for the Galaxy S22 Ultra, but will probably wait to see if the ZFold4 is any better and might upgrade to that. Only problem is, the trade-in value of the ZFold3 will drop by then. I hear the next Fold will have the S-pen and a 5000mah battery, not sure if that is enough to upgrade. Currently, you can get $900 trade-in through Samsung, T-Mobile chat person said I can get $1000 through them..............but will probably hold on to mine for now. I don't do any multiple apps tasks, but probably should try to do more to maximize its use and justify why I got it. The 5G on it, for the most part, isn't great. I was getting the 5G UC symbol a couple of weeks ago and not anymore. There was a software update last week and I think it was a T-mobile update to get rid of that symbol, didn't include the Feb security patch. Currently with the Speedtest app, getting 20.9 download, and 6.57 upload. It was way better than that prior to the update.............thanks T-mobile!
ButterflyFlutterflyMyOhMy said:
I got it a few days before launch day and have loved it every day since. The big screen is totally worth it! I almost never use the outer screen, just occasionally for things like telling the med reminder app I took my med if my phone is already folded, or camera preview so I can take a more quality selfie with the back cameras (phone open), etc. Battery life is good for me. Speed and storage (larger version) are great, screen quality (on natural not vivid) is great, etc. The T-mobile connection issues suck and I hope they are fixed soon, but not all T-mobile customers have the issue (my friend in another state doesn't). But, the temporary fix helps - I just need them to fix it so it can roam so I'm not worried when traveling anywhere. Finding a good case isn't fun, though. I like the one I have now, but I don't think it would protect it very much from a drop/fall.
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I need to shut up, as I picked up my phone today and it jumped out of my hands. I tried to catch it, but couldn't quite get it as it bounced off my fingers and onto the hardwood floor inner screen face-down. I thought it was a goner when I picked it up and the touch sensors were not working on the inner screen (tried to get to the notification I needed to respond to as I took my med), but I turned the screen off and back on again and it was working fine again. Tested most of the diagnostics in the Samsung Members app and everything was fine. Phew!
The front screen side of the case did slide off a bit in the fall, but it didn't break and slid back on when I picked it up. I do use double-sided tape so it doesn't slide every time I open the phone (don't want to scratch the front screen), but it wasn't enough for the fall.
ButterflyFlutterflyMyOhMy said:
I need to shut up, as I picked up my phone today and it jumped out of my hands. I tried to catch it, but couldn't quite get it as it bounced off my fingers and onto the hardwood floor inner screen face-down. I thought it was a goner when I picked it up and the touch sensors were not working on the inner screen (tried to get to the notification I needed to respond to as I took my med), but I turned the screen off and back on again and it was working fine again. Tested most of the diagnostics in the Samsung Members app and everything was fine. Phew!
The front screen side of the case did slide off a bit in the fall, but it didn't break and slid back on when I picked it up. I do use double-sided tape so it doesn't slide every time I open the phone (don't want to scratch the front screen), but it wasn't enough for the fall.
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Nice to hear that it didn't break. I think I dropped mine (folded) about a month or two after I got it and nothing happened, case protected it.....seems to be very durable device.
For me personally. Its worthed it. I upgraded from my 1 year old iPhone 12 Pro Max. Now i can freely buy accessories without worrying that it wouldn't work(because not all accessories are MFI certified in Indonesia).
And not to forget that the Z Fold 3 when closed is not that wide, thus making it easier for 1 handed use.
Yes and no chance to change it!!!
I have it since the launch. I have also a Iphone 13 pro. I have tried meanwhile s21 and Pixel 6 and Mi11 Ultra. So now a couple of months of using I can only say: Once Fold and forever Fold. Yes it's heavy and bulky. But Yes is the only one TABLET that is good for one hand operation and phone calls and can you carry in pants pocket. And the camera is not super duper but is top, and the battery (SOC Snapdragon) is far better than any other Exynos on the market and on the planet.
ycats said:
Nice to hear that it didn't break. I think I dropped mine (folded) about a month or two after I got it and nothing happened, case protected it.....seems to be very durable device.
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So am I! I'll be paying for this phone for the next 2.5 years, so it needs to stay in one piece for a long time to come. My previous phone I had for 5-6 years, but of all it wasn't a folding phone. A friend of mine dropped his Fold 3 on tile and had to get a new front screen protector, but it otherwise survived the fall.
propov8 said:
Yes and no chance to change it!!!
I have it since the launch. I have also a Iphone 13 pro. I have tried meanwhile s21 and Pixel 6 and Mi11 Ultra. So now a couple of months of using I can only say: Once Fold and forever Fold. Yes it's heavy and bulky. But Yes is the only one TABLET that is good for one hand operation and phone calls and can you carry in pants pocket. And the camera is not super duper but is top, and the battery (SOC Snapdragon) is far better than any other Exynos on the market and on the planet.
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I actually like the bulk of the phone when closed because it makes it easier to hold and carry without dropping it (when I dropped it, it was open to the inner screen), and I'm saying this as a woman with small hands (medium glove size).
Took a look at the fold3 in an at&t store the other day. Looks like they have the first generation bugs squished. By the time I'm ready to buy a new one, I'll probably get the fold 4 or 5.
Love the phone. Love it so much I have a second as a backup in case this one breaks (truth!). I love the ability to use the front screen one handed. I love having that big inner screen when multitasking or reviewing/editing large documents. The only thing I also wish I had was a zoom/macro lens. It doesn't even have to be a nice one, just a passable one. But I don't take many pictures so I usually let that slide.
I've had mine since October 2021 and it's been one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had with a gadget. The display is amazing, it's fast, camera is decent enough, I love tablet mode, like really, really love it. I definitely can't wait for the next generation of foldables because it's just going to get better. It's definitely worth buying now however, if your still having doubts.
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Love the phone. Love it so much I have a second as a backup in case this one breaks (truth!). I love the ability to use the front screen one handed. I love having that big inner screen when multitasking or reviewing/editing large documents. The only thing I also wish I had was a zoom/macro lens. It doesn't even have to be a nice one, just a passable one. But I don't take many pictures so I usually let that slide.
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I bought the Oppo Find N (foldable) as my backup. It's actually a really awesome phone, with features and design choices that I find better than my Z Fold 3. One thing is it's size, it's fantastic, definitely the better choice on Oppo's side to choose such a wide design. It's even better when you use it in tablet mode as it's aspect ratio is 16:9, which means more apps support it better.
for me i like having the 2 phone factor one big one small, so I am never really bored looking and using it. I find when I am home and chilled i use the big screen more but when i am out and about the small screen, If only they can cut away some of the weight it would be perfect.
It’s just an incredible experience. I have been a loyal Note fan since the first Note, but after owning the Fold 3 I can safely tell you that I won’t go back to a slab phone, even to a Note
ghassan haddad said:
It’s just an incredible experience. I have been a loyal Note fan since the first Note, but after owning the Fold 3 I can safely tell you that I won’t go back to a slab phone, even to a Note
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Same here !
I tried the S22 Ultra @ Bestbuy , it's really a nice phone , but .. it can't convert into a minitablet so .. nah !
Im going for the next generation (Fold4)
pvillasuso said:
Same here !
I tried the S22 Ultra @ Bestbuy , it's really a nice phone , but .. it can't convert into a minitablet so .. nah !
Im going for the next generation (Fold4)
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I've had a z Fold 3 since the 1st month it came out. Great phone but I ended up pre-ordering the S22 Ultra just to test the waters. Been a note fan since the early days. Just received the S22 ultra this week and it's also a great phone. The integrated s pen and bigger battery has definitely tipped the scales in favor of the S22 ultra so I'll be returning the Fold. I will miss that huge screen though!
Had the phone since february, dropped it once and although the front body dented a little bit, the phone is still working well. Been using the bigger screen for media and the smaller screen for calls and short messages. IDK why some doesn't have e-sim but mine does.
I've had the Fold 3 for around a month now, as I had to replace my Note 9 N960N. I can honestly say that it is the best purchase I have made this year. It is such a good device, I can use it for everything from gaming to media consumption for work. It is truly a very versatile device.
The fact that you can use it as a normal phone and open it up to a tablet for a more completely experience blows my mind every time I use it.