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[help]: Branded cases for the T-Mobile Galaxy S II

Hey guys,
For the past couple of months I've been posting reviews of Galaxy S II cases for the International model on my YouTube Channel, just today I picked up the T-Mobile version so I'd like to continue my reviews for this device.
I'm having a hard time finding branded cases for the device (I usually contact SGP, Otterbox, BodyGuardz, etc) - I'd love to bring more reviews to you guys so if you could link me to some sites for branded cases I'd be grateful!
Thanks in advance,
Ploone

Out of curiosity, what's your youtube channel username? I'd like to get some reviews from the different companies.
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SimeonAS89 said:
Out of curiosity, what's your youtube channel username? I'd like to get some reviews from the different companies.
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Hi,
http://www.youtube.com/appreviewa

D30 case here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1305116
I'll be doing a review myself, but not a video review so you could do that still

Hopefully we wil start seeing more branded cases soon. I pit the T-Mobile Body Glove on the wife's phone (really she claimed it) and now I need a decent case. I may pick up a D30 to hold moe over until something like Otterbox or Trident cases comes out.
It was rough figuring out that very few of the "Galaxy S II" cases on Amazon don't work. They should have just called it the Hercules and been done with it...

I have the tmobile bodyglove case and really like it.....

Just picked up the T-Mobile D30 case. I love how simple and slim it is and the protection D30 adds to the case. If you want a good not cheesy(ugly and full of designs) black case, go for this one.
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Just picked up the T-Mobile D30 case. I love how simple and slim it is and the protection D30 adds to the case. If you want a good not cheesy(ugly and full of designs) black case, go for this one.
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Post some pics!
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Just a plain case with awesome protection. You can kinda see my Zagg INVISIBLEshield as well
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imnothimm said:
Just picked up the T-Mobile D30 case. I love how simple and slim it is and the protection D30 adds to the case. If you want a good not cheesy(ugly and full of designs) black case, go for this one.
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How much was it?

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How much was it?
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26.70$ after taxes (Cheaper than BodyGlove) bought in a TMO store
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Just picked up a D30 case on my way to night class. Had to call 5-6 stores before I found one that carried D30 cases.
Fits beautifully. Doesn't mess up the t-mo screen protector when on the phone. Nice feel to it, kind of like the Ringke cases. Buttons are kind of stiff, but I'm sure it will need to be broken in. Much easier to push the buttons then the tpu hybrid case I got on eBay.
In-store cost is $24.99. Well worth it IMO. Very nice quality as you can see from the previous pictures posted.
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Does anyone know which case is bettter? The Body Glove or the D30?
Is the D30 plastic or rubbery texture?

+1 for the D30 case. It has a nice rubbery feel with good grip and excellent protection.
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I went to the Tmobile store today and tried on the D30, the case it not as stylish as the Body Glove White and Gray one. In terms of fitting, Body Glove fits better. I know is a bit more pricey, but Body Glove is better from my eyes.

Ghost Armor Carbon Fiber Review

Ordered the Ghost Armor Carbon Fiber skin on Tuesday and it was just delivered today. I ran over to the kiosk here in my local mall and had the guy there install it since I'm all thumbs when it comes to this.
First impressions:
Carbon Fiber feels great and adds pretty much no bulk. The screen protector is great, Ive used Ghost Armor on most of my electronic screens and this one is no different from the others. Ghost Armor is a wet application, but has NO orange peel like other wet application protectors. Being day 1 there is a slight haze, but this typically goes away after a few days.
The battery cover has 1 cutout for the "Samsung" logo. I would assume this would line up perfectly assuming you have the standard battery door. I am using the extended battery and door so the cutout was slightly off. The guy at the kiosk enlarged the cutout so it appeared correct.
On to the pictures:
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Hi! great review! But can you take more macro shots of the front screen protector with different angles? Thanks!

That looks pretty sweet, do they sell them directly at the kiosks or do you have to order them ?

snidrx said:
Hi! great review! But can you take more macro shots of the front screen protector with different angles? Thanks!
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gkaugustine said:
That looks pretty sweet, do they sell them directly at the kiosks or do you have to order them ?
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I got mine online, the guy at the kiosk stated they have ordered them but they didn't anticipate them to be there for at least another week.

pretty sweet! thanks mate for posting! I'll get one as soon as I can!

Looks badass. I'm a sucker for anything carbon fiber.
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jburnette87 said:
Looks badass. I'm a sucker for anything carbon fiber.
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Me too...such a weird manly fetish though lol

looks great.
i loved the look and feel of my ghost armor screen protector that i had on my droid x but it did really funny things when you looked at it with polarized sunglasses on and i finally had to strip it.

What color is that? gun metal?
FYI guys they currently have a 30% of promo right now the code is lm30

gkaugustine said:
What color is that? gun metal?
FYI guys they currently have a 30% of promo right now the code is lm30
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This is the gun metal color

Thanks for the code. I'll soon see how the phone will look with black carbon fiber =D

Would love some pics of the phone with the black carbon fiber on it if anyone can post.

May i ask whats your wallpaer ? it looks great and modern

Does this make the back of the phone less slippery?
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leoaudio13 said:
May i ask whats your wallpaer ? it looks great and modern
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it looks like pixel rain live
Market Link

I've never used anything like this on a phone, (always used a case) but I love the idea of the slim fit/no bulk. Also, this looks pretty tough.
Whats it like putting these on? PITA? Not bad?
EDIT: Just ordered one, thanks for review/pics, and also the code. Lets hope its not an epic ordeal to install.

Natolx said:
Does this make the back of the phone less slippery?
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I think it does. I had this same carbon on my nexus s and it became better with age.
BoostedSR20 said:
I've never used anything like this on a phone, (always used a case) but I love the idea of the slim fit/no bulk. Also, this looks pretty tough.
Whats it like putting these on? PITA? Not bad?
EDIT: Just ordered one, thanks for review/pics, and also the code. Lets hope its not an epic ordeal to install.
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I didn't install but watching the guy it took him 5 minutes for the whole thing.

Does the pouch come with
Saw a white pouch in the photos just wondering if it's included.

That white pouch is an extra $5 at the kiosk I went to. They didn't have the galaxy nexus armour yet, there getting it next week.
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Dope Cases

Hey as the titles says I'm looking to buy some dope cases it doesn't have to be really protective just a sick design. So what do you guys have or know of? Thanks!!
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Rearth Ringke Slim

tpu bumper

carlost24 said:
Rearth Ringke Slim
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THIS!!! It's the only case that keeps the slim, sexy look and feel of the phone

There was a guy that posted a link that lets you design your own case by uploading a picture to the site and then it would print out for you. The case itself looked pretty sturdy and strong.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589563&highlight=custom+case+video

KiNG OMaR said:
THIS!!! It's the only case that keeps the slim, sexy look and feel of the phone
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I just wish it covered the corners. IMO when you drop a phone, chances are it's going to land on of the corners first, otherwise I'd be all over this case.

carlost24 said:
Rearth Ringke Slim
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trainerKEN said:
I just wish it covered the corners. IMO when you drop a phone, chances are it's going to land on of the corners first, otherwise I'd be all over this case.
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First I got the rearth Ringke Slim and it is the best slim case out there.
Second: It does protect the corners.
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This is the white version showing it does protect the corners.
Here's a link to pictures of my case matt black. (click on image/imageshack)
Case comes with screen protector AND has plugs (attached to the case) for the usb & jack ports. (plugs are easily replaceable)
More info here
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Also an option is this case:
Look up the info here

Thanks for the replies! I'll be checking these out ASAP!!
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Incipio Case
I have this case on my phone. Keeps is slick and gives it decent protection.
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...laxy-Nexus-NGP-Semi-Rigid-Soft-Shell-Case.asp

sandmanz said:
I have this case on my phone. Keeps is slick and gives it decent protection.
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...laxy-Nexus-NGP-Semi-Rigid-Soft-Shell-Case.asp
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I have two of those like new with the screen protectors that u don't even use they are the black and grey one.
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If you like something different, go retro with this!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Nintendo-Gam...ccessories&hash=item19cfed385d#ht_1985wt_1037
I don't have any idea how the quality is but I'm going to order a few different ones and see how they feel. Pretty cheap too lol... there are lots of other designs if you search around on ebay

Dogtag said:
First I got the rearth Ringke Slim and it is the best slim case out there.
Second: It does protect the corners.
This is the white version showing it does protect the corners.
Here's a link to pictures of my case matt black. (click on image/imageshack)
Case comes with screen protector AND has plugs (attached to the case) for the usb & jack ports. (plugs are easily replaceable)
More info here
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Also an option is this case:
Look up the info here
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Go with the aluminum bumper its awesome. Makes it look like a new phone and gives it the weight and more of a solid feel just awesome...
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ZafarHSayed said:
If you like something different, go retro with this!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Nintendo-Gam...ccessories&hash=item19cfed385d#ht_1985wt_1037
I don't have any idea how the quality is but I'm going to order a few different ones and see how they feel. Pretty cheap too lol... there are lots of other designs if you search around on ebay
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I'm gonna buy this sweet!!!
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Speck PixelskinHD has been my favorite so far.

XAviierG said:
I'm gonna buy this sweet!!!
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I looked more closely at it and it looks more like an image of a controller or gameboy (depending on which of theirs you look at) just made into the case instead of the case really being based around the controller itself. That's disappointing lol since the iPhone has really nice cassette/Nintendo/gameboy cases that are realistic looking and of high quality... here's to hoping we can find some for our GNexus's! Will post if I find them
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TeeRom said:
Speck PixelskinHD has been my favorite so far.
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This x1000. Its the only case I use when im at work (otherwise I've been rocking it outside of work bare naked since launch day without a single scratch/nick)

No more cases for me

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I have stop using cases for quite sometime. The main reason is that here in Cambodia it is so affordable and convenient to get gadget flim wrap.
In the past I only use either clear and frosted flims. I opt for colored flim for my SIII.
Here is how it look like.
Don't mind the crappy screen protector. Waiting for the ones from xtremeguard
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That actually looks really good! Do you know of any reputable online retailer that does something similar?

Not really sure. I the films are not pre-cut. They do it the old fashion way whereby the stick and cut thereafter
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Do you have a link of what film wrap to buy? Thanks

No I dont, what I can do is when I visit the shop the next time I will look for the film maker/ brand.
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That would be great thanks

it's just a film, you'll still get a dented casing if you dropping it.

psp888 said:
it's just a film, you'll still get a dented casing if you dropping it.
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I'm pretty sure the SGS3 won't dent.

wow that looks great
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sulkoudai said:
I'm pretty sure the SGS3 won't dent.
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Just crack
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What's up with the scratches on your screen?

alfy! said:
What's up with the scratches on your screen?
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"Don't mind the crappy screen protector. Waiting for the ones from xtremeguard"
from the original post.

the point of cases are to protect your phone.
if you want it to just look good, then i think your idea is great.
but when the phone drop face down then i dont think there would be any protection

ddurandSGS3 said:
"Don't mind the crappy screen protector. Waiting for the ones from xtremeguard"
from the original post.
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I'm using an extreme guard right now. It kinda sucks.
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Is that a wrap on the side as well? if so then how it feel and does it look like it will peel easily? I could use one on my pebble blue phone where the bezel is purple!

I'm going to give the official flip case a try once I finally get my Verizon version of the SGS3 here in the US. I'm bummed out that it doesn't have a magnetic clasp or anything to keep it closed, but at the same time it's a full on case so the phone should obviously handle drops much better. That all being said, the phone is gorgeous and I'm not gonna want keep it hidden! I have the full protection from Verizon so whatever happens to my phone I'll just get another one anyways.

I'm still on the fence. At this point though I'm leaning more towards no case.

i don't think screen protector is of any use because it is gorilla glass
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I actually think my white S3 looks better with a Matt black case, because I like the white border around the camera, flash and speaker which contrasts against the black case, and then the black border around edge of phone, I mean not everyone will like that but I dog

I doesn't peel off easily and yes the side is wrapped. So far all the film that the shop doesn't love residue when it is removed.
It is a rough textured. Sort of like mildly used sand paper.
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Review: Ultra Slim plastic case.

Just purchased this plastic case from china costing me less than USD 0.50, this case look very similar to the samsung original slim case posted in other threads.
Some members actually say cheap stuff is never good, I think otherwise, I think this is better than the samsung version, as the samsung one does not cover the whole rim of the phone.
Anyway this case has a perfect fit that protects the whole rim of the SGS3 apart from the bottom part as seen in the photo's which is need to insert and remove the phone from the case.
Available in 9 colours

Where did you buy it? ebay seller or link? Thanks

Link please!

Is SGS official

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Is SGS official
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what do you mean.

Ebay Link please. We all want this case.
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KMS108, you are such a tease. Youvwont even pleasure us with the link. Looked all over ebay can't find the case.
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Same here; looked on ebay and I didn't find the same.

As stated in the first post I got it fom china, there is no link.

This is the very type of case I usually end up leaving on my phone, it's scratch protection, super minimalist.
Grip is usually nice, it's snug, form fitting. Judging by your pictures, it's cut out are precise.
One doubt is the sudden missing bottom front portion, wonder what for.. Is there actually a piece of the case going into the usb port?
I would definitely buy these at even twice their price
EDIT: ebay search "i9300 tpu ultra slim or thin" comes up with 2 similar styles.

The material is flexi plastic, and the fit is like perfect, so without the bottom part rim removed it's not possible to put and remove the phone from the case.
The samsung version doesn't have this, but the case only covers only half of the rim on all sides, members with the samsung case will know what I mean.

clockcycle said:
ebay search "i9300 tpu ultra slim or thin" comes up with 2 similar styles.
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One being a shenzhen new brand call szlf, and another being a non branded.

nobuseri said:
Same here; looked on ebay and I didn't find the same.
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searched again and again. Finally found this one. dont know if you will find it usefull or if its the same.
Never the less i will give it a go. its only 2 quid.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clear-0-9..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item3cc89ac77f

0.2mm Ultra Thin TPU Back Case Cover For Samsung Galaxy S3
blackhove said:
searched again and again. Finally found this one. dont know if you will find it usefull or if its the same.
Never the less i will give it a go. its only 2 quid.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clear-0-9..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item3cc89ac77f
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Nope, that's one of the ones I mentioned, it's thicker. I found some here;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-2mm-Thin-...ccessories&hash=item5ae7ee1871#ht_2904wt_1270
http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-2-mm-Ultr...914080?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43b1453ea0
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-2-mm-Ultr...ccessories&hash=item43b189d2fa#ht_3103wt_1037
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-0-2-mm-U...ccessories&hash=item4168016aac#ht_3120wt_1037
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Nope, that's one of the ones I mentioned, it's thicker. I found some here;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-2mm-Thin-...ccessories&hash=item5ae7ee1871#ht_2904wt_1270
http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-2-mm-Ultr...914080?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43b1453ea0
http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-2-mm-Ultr...ccessories&hash=item43b189d2fa#ht_3103wt_1037
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-0-2-mm-U...ccessories&hash=item4168016aac#ht_3120wt_1037
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thats it.:good:

Thanks. Am on it. :beer:
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clockcycle said:
Nope, that's one of the ones I mentioned, it's thicker. I found some here;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-2mm-Thin-...ccessories&hash=item5ae7ee1871#ht_2904wt_1270
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Thanks given....Ordered this a few mins ago..$3 shipped from CA...what the heck...Adding it to my growing collection of cases. I think I have a problem:laugh:

0.3mm ultra thin Frosted case cover for samsung Galaxy s3
I am not sure this is the same, since they don't have a picture of it installed to compare. EDIT: this one doesn't have the microusb opening, looks like the cut exposes the bottom completely.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-3mm-ultra...ltDomain_0&hash=item43b1661bcd#ht_6900wt_1270
P.S. You guys suck, I didn't get to order a 0.2mm black one.. lol all 20 sold out, haha

wow .2mm thin? so tempting. Im scared to buy another cheap ebay case because the one i got was pretty bad :/

I have a plan to go HongKong next week. Could you suggest where to buy it?