I got the Case Mate Tough in the mail today.
It goes on very snug and feels sturdy so I was excited to use it.
BUT, something doesn't fit right, and the case presses the power button and the volumer rocker down as soon as you put it on.
By that I mean, the case completely holds down the volume button (usually volume up) and the power button as soon as you put the hard shell on. Making it effectively useless.
Disclaimer: I did by this case from an accessories dealer on Amazon (Wireless Everything, I think they were called) because it was a few bucks cheaper and free shipping. But it's the Case Mate Tough.
This might be a LTE/GSM/International problem, but Case Mate does not mentioned this issue anywhere on their site, so unless they made design changes for the LTE since this was produced, do not buy.
Obviously, will not work with extended battery either. (I tried, just for laughs)
SenorFusion said:
I got the Case Mate Tough in the mail today.
It goes on very snug and feels sturdy so I was excited to use it.
BUT, something doesn't fit right, and the case presses the power button and the volumer rocker down as soon as you put it on.
By that I mean, the case completely holds down the volume button (usually volume up) and the power button as soon as you put the hard shell on. Making it effectively useless.
Disclaimer: I did by this case from an accessories dealer on Amazon (Wireless Everything, I think they were called) because it was a few bucks cheaper and free shipping. But it's the Case Mate Tough.
This might be a LTE/GSM/International problem, but Case Mate does not mentioned this issue anywhere on their site, so unless they made design changes for the LTE since this was produced, do not buy.
Obviously, will not work with extended battery either. (I tried, just for laughs)
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I bought mine from thecellguru, and it fits on my GSM perfectly. It actually leaves a tiny bit of room on the top of the silicon, i thought thats the space for the lte phones?
Wish I could say that was true, but mine is totally unusable.
When you slip on the hard cover it holds the volume up button down completely, so it maxes out the phone volume and then keeps beeping (the volume change sound) because the button is being "pressed" over and over and over.
The power button either becomes pressed down completely or is behind the hard case and not able to be pressed. This depends on how you put it on. I tried several different ways.
I have the same problem with the volume and power buttons but this is with the GSM Nexus. What I did was cut a slit into the volume silicon and cut out power button silicon completely. I think I replace with otter box commuter because of floppy top and bottom silicon. Casemate really dropped the ball on this one. Everyone should go complain directly to them.
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I just got mine in the mail today and it you're right about it not fitting properly. It fits but the I can't press the power button. The volume button is working half the time. Bummer.
Thanks for the heads up! I was ready to hit the order button earlier today but decided to check around for feedback.
I just received my case (EU GSM version) and the problem seems to be that the fit around the power button is way too tight when you add to outer hard case. Verified by adding some paper strips around the power button.
After this it started to behave normal.
I think a couple of quick cuts with an exacto knife when I get home from work should to the trick and make a permanent fix.
The rest of the case seems great.
Not saying that this should not have been perfect out of the box, but the problem seems minimal if one can spare a couple of DIY minutes
Might be a deal breaker if one is considering buying, but should be good news for those with problems or that have already ordered.
Check the review i wrote here http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-nexus-case-mate-tough-case-black (Reviews) and also http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371724&page=5 post #43 .All these some time ago with a lot of people saying how good this case is.Its actually a crap and now i am using just the silicon part.
Ah by the way i have GSM version
I have the Case-mate Tough Case for my LTE Galaxy Nexus (with Extended Battery), and it does not fit properly.
If you contact Case-mate they will send you a new case redesigned.
They have redesigned the case because the prototype phone they were given was smaller then the current Nexus (and the LTE is larger too).
My Casemate Tough fits my GSM GNEX perfectly. The difference in dimensions to the LTE version is.53mm
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Did you get the revised version? Did they fix the buttons? How is the fit?
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This looks very cool, a TPU case that doesn't cover the power button. That was the biggest reason I didn't like my tpu case that I had previously bought. Anyone have this on yet? Looks like it is OEM from HTC.
http://www.wirelessground.com/t-mobile-mytouch-4g-tpu-case-black.html
DMC78 said:
This looks very cool, a TPU case that doesn't cover the power button. That was the biggest reason I didn't like my tpu case that I had previously bought. Anyone have this on yet? Looks like it is OEM from HTC.
http://www.wirelessground.com/t-mobile-mytouch-4g-tpu-case-black.html
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Good find. I just ordered two other types including the fusion so I'll have to wait and see how that one works out for me.
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Let us know how it is.
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Comes in a bunch of colors
http://www.daydeal.com/home.php?cat=5293
That website is awesome!
They look pretty nice but the cutout for the camera flash on the back looks too small. It might result in off-colored photos
I like that grey one a lot! TPU case with OEM quality? I think I'll get one.
Hmmm HTC Pedia has them for cheap!
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-silicone-skin-cases.html
i actually prefer the ones without the cut-outs. i keep it in my pocket all day, and the amount of dust and junk getting between the case & phone would be crazy with that case.
i got one of these and the buttons are pretty easy to find & push because they are built up on the outside of the tpu case.
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=10
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i actually prefer the ones without the cut-outs. i keep it in my pocket all day, and the amount of dust and junk getting between the case & phone would be crazy with that case.
i got one of these and the buttons are pretty easy to find & push because they are built up on the outside of the tpu case.
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=10
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I don't think two extra cut outs is going to make all that much difference as my currently one already has 7 holes in it. I hate the fact that my current one has the dock pins exposed so I going to try the HTC one out. Additionally, I find it hard using the covered camera button. The extra force required moves the camera enough sometimes to make a difference.
I ordered it from DayDeal and it should be at my house in a couple of days being we are both in CA.
kenrippy said:
i actually prefer the ones without the cut-outs. i keep it in my pocket all day, and the amount of dust and junk getting between the case & phone would be crazy with that case.
i got one of these and the buttons are pretty easy to find & push because they are built up on the outside of the tpu case.
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=10
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this is the one i got for me and my wife. she has the pink and white and i have the gloss black one and we have no problem pressing the power button. also i like how im unable to accidentally press the power button while im playing games. very frustrating when im playing modern combat online and my screen shuts off because i pressed it slightly.
lilchip85 said:
this is the one i got for me and my wife. she has the pink and white and i have the gloss black one and we have no problem pressing the power button. also i like how im unable to accidentally press the power button while im playing games. very frustrating when im playing modern combat online and my screen shuts off because i pressed it slightly.
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With a cut-out the power button will be recessed so this might not be an issue. I'll report back after I get my HTC one and compare it to my Epik one.
I just got it in the mail and I love it..
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Excellent find. I've been very disappointed with my T-Mobile silicone case. It's not nearly as heavy or rigid as the silicone case I had on my Vibrant, and attracts so much lint!
Just a heads up: NewEgg has the OEM HTC TPU case for $10.
Item search: HTC 70H00324-00M
I will probably pick this up, if others seem to be happy with it. It's a shame that I'll have to remove the case every time I want to use any docks (assuming we'll ever see charging pin docks besides this one).
I used a Case-Mate case for my Incredible for a while (and had switched back to it from the otterbox just recently), and noticed today they have a case for the Thunderbolt. Shows in stock, but no picture, so I ordered one. Soon as I get it I'll post up some pictures. Hopefully it looks like the Desire case. Ordered it priority mail, so hopefully I'll have it by Monday.
They just updated with pictures.
That's a good looking case.
My shipping info shows it's coming from Atlanta, so I MAY have it tomorrow. I've been happy with my Case-Mate case for my Inc (I have the Otterbox Defender for it as well, for when I'm going out on site and need the extra protection), so I'm hoping this case will work as well.
Only issue I can see at all is the possibility of making a large phone too large, lol.
It also looks like they have raised up the power button, so it'll be easier to find in the dark, the one on the unit now is so recessed that I have a hard time hitting it, or even finding it at times.
Thanks for the heads up. I just ordered mine. I love Case Mate. I used to have one for my Blackberry and loved them. I got a Seidio innocase surface from Amazon, but like mentioned before, the power/lock button is hard enough to press, it is really hard with the innocase as it is in a hole. I am going to be returning my Seidio. Can't wait to get this one. I used this coupon code and got $7 off and free standard shipping. CM02-AR20
LOL, I forgot to check for coupons. Should have remembered that from when I got my Inc case.
Wonder if this one comes with a screen protector like the Inc case did? Won't matter since I ordered a Boxwave at the same time, but haven't gotten shipping info on that one yet..
I'm waiting for a Barely There version for my TB. Hope there's one out soon.
Just ordered mine with the coupon code. Thanks for the heads up. I like the white one.
Got my case in just a few minutes ago, and the only complaint I have so far, the power button is damn hard to press. It appears to be easier to find, but requires a pretty stiff press to get it to register. Volume buttons are easily pressed, so maybe it's just stiff. Otherwise the case looks good. I'll use it for now, but hopefully I'll find one I like as much as my old Casemate case for the Inc (which they don't even show on their page anymore). It was a 2 piece design, similar to the Seidio Active cases, rubber case with a hard plastic shell around that. This case is just one piece you snap your phone into.
At least the screen won't touch if you lay it face down, and it appears to be a PITA to remove easily, so swapping batteries out would be a chore as well.
Ok as an update, at this point I can't really recommend this case, it pretty much requires 2 hands to unlock the device. The power button on the case is recessed on the inside (like it would be for the volume buttons, since they protrude), and it requires the button to be depressed down into the shell a fair distance before it makes contact with the power button. I'm sure a shim could be placed in there to make easier contact, but honestly I shouldn't have to do that on a 35$ case. I'd expect it on a cheapie, but not at that price point. I've submitted a support request about it, and hopefully it will be addressed. Otherwise, I'd avoid this particular case for now.
With the case on, in my cardock, if the screen should turn off for any reason, you'll knock it out of the mount trying to turn it back on..
That's too bad, I was liking the look of this case. Let me ask you, is the inner case soft rubber and the outer shell hard plastic? This is what I'm looking for in a case cuz I used Seidio on my last two phones and dirt gets trapped between the phone and the hard shell and scratches the phone anyway. Unless you take it off daily and blow the fine dust out of it, it ends up scathing the phone anyway. I don't think this will happen with a soft rubber inner case. At least I hope not. Right now I'm using it naked so I have to find a case soon!
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Ok as an update, at this point I can't really recommend this case, it pretty much requires 2 hands to unlock the device. The power button on the case is recessed on the inside (like it would be for the volume buttons, since they protrude), and it requires the button to be depressed down into the shell a fair distance before it makes contact with the power button. I'm sure a shim could be placed in there to make easier contact, but honestly I shouldn't have to do that on a 35$ case. I'd expect it on a cheapie, but not at that price point. I've submitted a support request about it, and hopefully it will be addressed. Otherwise, I'd avoid this particular case for now.
With the case on, in my cardock, if the screen should turn off for any reason, you'll knock it out of the mount trying to turn it back on..
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bummed because i bought one of the white ones. vzw conned me into one of their cases but told me to return it within 14 days. it is the uglier than all hell though
If you put a bit of plastic, or a couple folds of a a business card up in the power button on the case, it's not nearly so bad. I'm hoping that Case-Mate will address the problem, but with a shim in there it works ok (I can turn on the screen about 90% of the time one-handed with a small strip of a business card folded over 3 times in there). The case is all one piece, with the rubber part covering the entire inside of the case. The fit is pretty good as well, but the raised CM logo on the back is a pain (phone doesn't sit level because of it on the back, I'll end up fixing that with an exacto knife at some point). It also picks up fingerprints on the back side just like the screen does on the front, badly, lol. The pictures show it more of a dull finish, but it's most definitely glossy. I'll try to get some pictures of the inside of the case this afternoon.
After living with it for a day, I can say I'm 50/50 on recommending it, if the power button problem is fixed by CM on newer models, then that'd go to around 80/20 for it (I'd rather have it NOT be glossy not that it's in my hands).
Luckily for me I had just ordered this case and had time to cancel it (went though amazon.com payments). I am also going to email them about the issues and see what they say. If its a problem I will just wait for otterbox or another brand to come out.
Here's a few pictures without the phone in it (you can see the little piece of paper in the first picture up in the power button location). If you look at the last picture, you'll see how far the power button is recessed inside the case, I feel it should have either been flush, or recessed like it is, with a small rubber protrusion/bar that actually contacts the physical button (like on an Otterbox case, they make great contact). If they had done that, you'd have NO issues with that button making proper contact. As it is, without the shim in there, I have to actually use a fingernail to press the button DOWN into the plastic surround to make contact.
Heffe2001,
How is the case other then the button issue?
Fit is fine, it keeps the phone's face off the desk when it's face down. It's NOT going to pop out of this case easily, lol. If you're into changing batteries often, it may be a pain to get it on and off frequently. The back side also picks up scratches fairly easily. Other than that, it'll work till I find something I like better.
Unlike the Case-Mate tough case for the Inc, the case doesn't actually cover the screen protector I'm using at all, so I had an issue with it in my pocket where the screen protector pealed back a tad on the corner, but you can't fault the case for that (I usually don't stick a phone in my pocket, just haven't found a belt-case/pouch for this phone with this case that I like yet). Why couldn't they have made a clip holster for this case and sold it with it??
Just for reference, this is what I'm coming from on my Inc (I also have an otterbox defender I use when I am going out on site, need more protection then than my day-to-day activities).
(EDIT) Let me also say, once you have the case on the phone, it doesn't move around in it, it's a very good, tight fit. I don't think you'll get any scratches from it. It also has a good feel in your hand, due to the rubber bumpers where you grip the phone. If they can get the button fixed (or you shim it up like I have), I think most people would like it. Also, as an aside, they are sending me another case so I can see if it's a manufacturing defect, or if it's the same on all the cases, I finally heard back from their tech support about my issues.
pretty cool case
not a bad case but very scratch prone fixed the power button issue easily
Nice case thinking about getting it if issues fixed
I bought a CIMO TPU case and was disappointed that the volume rocker and power button were covered. It made them very hard to push. Other than that, I actually liked the case a lot. I just found this today:
http://www.amazon.com/Cimo-Flexible...&sr=8-12&keywords=galaxy+s+III+clear+tpu+case
They've put out a "revision 2" case with cutouts over the two buttons. It also says the hole around the USB port is bigger. On the Amazon page, it says to contact them for a replacement. I haven't figured out where to contact them, but I'm going to see what it's all about. Maybe I can get a freebie since I ordered the first one.
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I sent a message to the seller through Amazon asking what I needed to do to get the revision 2 case. He replied in less than half an hour saying they're shipping a new one out to me as soon as possible. I didn't even have to send in my old one!
Same here. Very good customer service. They responded within 10mins on a Sunday! I'm still waiting on my phone though :-/ .. Glad this is taken care of before hand..
Oh wow I bought one of these! What should I say to them? Because the buttons are so difficult to press. Haha
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kingwp1 said:
I bought a CIMO TPU case and was disappointed that the volume rocker and power button were covered. It made them very hard to push. Other than that, I actually liked the case a lot. I just found this today:
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They've put out a "revision 2" case with cutouts over the two buttons. It also says the hole around the USB port is bigger. On the Amazon page, it says to contact them for a replacement. I haven't figured out where to contact them, but I'm going to see what it's all about. Maybe I can get a freebie since I ordered the first one.
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I sent a message to the seller through Amazon asking what I needed to do to get the revision 2 case. He replied in less than half an hour saying they're shipping a new one out to me as soon as possible. I didn't even have to send in my old one!
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Thanks for this info. I was a little irked with this case at first for this reason & because of the tight fit of the USB port hole. Now, after using it for a week, though, I find that I like having the buttons covered. Without a case, I kept changing the volume without meaning to just because of how I naturally hold the phone. The covered buttons eliminate that problem for me.
As for the tight fit at the USB port hole. It's a pain until you figure out how to get the case on so the hole is perfectly aligned, but it is doable.
Hi guys, I want to buy a new case and have narrowed it down to these two cases. I just need it for scratch protection and maybe minor drops. My questions are: which of these two cases fits better with the official extended battery, and which of these two cases is slimmer? Thanks
If you plan are running it with an extended battery then the diztronic for sure. The Ultra Hybrid wont fit right.
Just to make sure, I have the i9250M version which I will be running with the 2000mAh extended battery. That will not fit perfectly with the Ultra Hybrid, correct?
Someone posted pics of the case on his LTE galaxy nexus + 2100 mah battery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26895098
I know that you have the GSM version with the 2000mah battery. It is a little slimmer, but I suspect similar results. Perhaps not as bad, but still. It will go on the phone, but the sides will not completely cover.
BTW the ultra hybrid is on sale from the official site. I have the GSM + extended also and might buy one anyways and try to bend out that plastic part. The thing that makes the "hump" in the back.
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BTW the ultra hybrid is on sale from the official site. I have the GSM + extended also and might buy one anyways and try to bend out that plastic part. The thing that makes the "hump" in the back.
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The back piece feels like hard polycarbonate, you might have to heat it up to change the shape. It's going to be difficult to make it look good.
That's what I'm thinking. $13 is somewhat cheap enough to mess around with it. The website is OOS on the black one now, so I guess I won't be doing this anymore.
Diztronic is where's it at. I'm also using the 2100mAh battery, fits perfectly.
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If you plan are running it with an extended battery then the diztronic for sure. The Ultra Hybrid wont fit right.
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Nah it fits, just not as perfectly as the original battery but the case won't fall out or looks weird.
There's just a little gap on the bottom of the camera cutout and the edge near the volume and on/off buttons doesn't go up all the way.
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Nah it fits, just not as perfectly as the original battery but the case won't fall out or looks weird.
There's just a little gap on the bottom of the camera cutout and the edge near the volume and on/off buttons doesn't go up all the way.
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Like I said, it doesn't fit right. Never said it would never fit at all
Hmm...I did not know that the GSM with EB is slimmer than the LTE with EB. I saw those pictures earlier, and the fact that the phone bulges out on the sides bothers me a lot. Does anyone know how much slimmer the GSM variants is to the LTE (both with EB)?
I have the Dizitronic case (among others) and primarily use it when I am not doing anything 'active'. Its definitely slim and looks good. Fit on it is great (GSM with standard battery). For $10, its a great purchase.
For what its worth, it is slim enough to also be used with a leather belt pouch as well.
Haven't used the SGP but it looks very nice as well.
i really wanted to keep the ultra hybrid but the really high sensitivity of the power button was a dealbreaker. just a light brush over the power button would turn the device on.
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i really wanted to keep the ultra hybrid but the really high sensitivity of the power button was a dealbreaker. just a light brush over the power button would turn the device on.
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How long did you use it for?
ceejay83 said:
i really wanted to keep the ultra hybrid but the really high sensitivity of the power button was a dealbreaker. just a light brush over the power button would turn the device on.
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If you're handy with small tools, it's pretty easy to adjust the stub inside the case where the button is, and make it less sensitive. A dremel tool with a tiny sanding wheel, or a dental drill when your dentist isn't looking , will do the trick. Or even some small hand tool to carve away some of it could work.
I was taking a few unintended screenshots the first week until I adjusted both the power button and the volume buttons.
SefEXE said:
How long did you use it for?
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for a few days. in that short time i couldn't deal with it.
sanding/modifying it is too much of a hassle. rather get a refund than messing the case up
Anyone receive the replacement TPU case for the Slim Armor from Spigen? I just received mine and I'm disappointed in it - I actually prefer the original one which had a slight defect. The power button on the new one requires alot of push to initiate the screenlock/unlock. The original was too sensitive at first, but after breaking it in and making sure it was properly fitted it was actually quite nice.
Anyone receive theirs? If so, feedback?
I feel the same exact way. Old one after broken in was perfect!
I just sliced the plastic on the bottom side of each button so that it's only attached by 1 flap like the original TPU piece. I find that this makes the buttons much better. Honestly, with this mod, I wish I could combine the new power button with the old volume buttons. Even with the mod, the volume buttons take a bit too much force and don't have the same feedback like the original one does.
Glad im not the only one. I thought I had just gotten so used to the old one that this one felt terrible
they sent me an email yesterday and said mine would ship soon. if the replacement sucks too, i'll just return it to amazon and get something different....i might wind up doing that anyway. inexcusable for a $18 case to have buttons that are defective.