Has anyone devised a way to make the battery cover more grippy? I can't use a case because of the Touchstone mod I did, but I also don't want the back of the phone to look terrible.
Looking for ideas, anyone have some?
Sorry but unrelated really but what is a touchstone mod?
I got a 2000Mah battery this morning with a different cover and the phone feels much better in my hand. I totally get what you are saying about it being hard to grip.
I took the inductive charging coil off the back cover of an old Palm Pre and stuck it to the battery cover of the Galaxy Nexus. A little copper tape connects to the inside of the pogo pins. There's a nice guide here on XDA somewhere.
A case can't be used because the air gap would be too much for the coils, phone wouldn't charge at all.
I have a carbon fiber skin from a company called XGear and its great. I don't like making the phone any bigger with a case and wanted to give it a better feel in the hand. I'm pretty picky about what I put on my phone and I am very satisfied.
I had to use a heat gun to put it on perfect but it looks nice.
I don't have any pictures on my tablet but if you look it up they have pictures or if you PM me I can email you some.
Good luck.
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I have a carbon fiber skin from a company called XGear and its great. I don't like making the phone any bigger with a case and wanted to give it a better feel in the hand. I'm pretty picky about what I put on my phone and I am very satisfied.
I had to use a heat gun to put it on perfect but it looks nice.
I don't have any pictures on my tablet but if you look it up they have pictures or if you PM me I can email you some.
Good luck.
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That sounds pretty good, but why not post up some pictures for others to see? I'd like to see what you are talking about.
Is this what you're using?
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http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/exoskin-nexus-lte
I would just use the battery cover skin. Is it grippy though? If someone makes a rubber-type skin for the battery lid I would like to see.
I wouldn't say its grippy like a rubber case would be but it definitely gives the phone a more tactile feel. I am extremely happy...
One thing to note is they have re designed it since I bought and it actually covers more of the phone than mine does.
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Thanks for the pictures
How grippy would you say the skin is, over the stock battery lid? I don't think I'm looking for much, just something more so that I don't drop the thing.
What's interesting is the part that makes the phone easier to hold onto is not so much the carbon fiber back as it is the sides. The back definitely helps though. I don't really know how to describe it other than to say my GF does not have a skin or case on her nexus and it definitely feels slippery in comparison to mine.
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I wonder where I can find a thin sheet of clear self-adhesive silicon, I could just cut out exactly what I want and save a few bucks....
Too slippy? -> Skateboard tape.
Spray some plastic dip on it. About 6 layers should do. I believe that's what was done with the nexus s when it was released.
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This is how the body glove case fits the captivate, sorry the screen is a little dirty but this is the best fitting case i have seen.
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a lot of rave about this case and i must agree. minimalistic cases that don't add a lot of bulk are the way to go!
i'm definitely ordering one when i get mine. thanks for the pics. i can clearly see how high it raises in the front.
have you had any issue with the case scratching the back of your phone? or if it decreases signal/GPS? (see this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=764406)
This case fits perfectly. I haven't noticed any difference with gps either, it wasnt working before the case and still isnt working. As for the case scratching the phone, I dont think that will happen because the case isnt hard enough to scratch and I still have the plastic on the back of my phone.
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i have this case and it does fit well, i'm not a fan of the back, but alas this is really all we've got right now. i also noticed that i have scratches on the front bezel near the top and bottom of the phone. i think maybe dust or debris get trapped there and just start to rub. i dont think there is a way to fix it though. i had the same issue with cases and the metal bezel on my iphone.
What is this case made from, and how does it feel? Just curious
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Its gel/rubber, it feels really good and durable. Adds a nice grip to the phone...
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Where did you pick it up at?
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Where did you pick it up at?
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I think most people have found them at AT&T Stores, though they can be found online if you search hard enough.
See: hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761355
I picked up a body glove from Best Buy. I waited until they unboxed them and tied it before I went and checked out. Great fit, flexible but thick and offers decent protection. Not what you would get from a hard case, but one of the better gloves I have tried. 24 plus tax.
This is the case I am using until Otterbox releases something I like better. I am not too sure I need an otterbox but I have no issues with this case (body glove)
It fits just fine and offers enough protection for my needs.
I picked up the gel case from samsung's website that says galaxy s on the back, it is pricy at 30 bucks but it fits and looks awesome and has actual raised buttons which is great,i had an all black one but this is a sweet phone and I want it to look sweet, if you spent 200 or more to get a sweet phone spend 30 bucks and get the nicest case made that looks awesome as well, ya know what maybe it was 20 bucks can't remember
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Here's my take on a case I picked up for my Inc 2. Feel free to leave me any feedback you have or ask any questions. Here's the site for higher res shots. LINK
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When it comes to a case for my smartphone I’m pretty picky, however, the Gloss Black TPU Cover Skin for the HTC Droid Incredible 2 is hands down my favorite. It offers style and protection without breaking the bank which is a major plus for me.
The case is not made of the same material as your typical silicon case so you don’t have to worry about it stretching after time and not fitting your phone as snug as it did on day 1. It’s made out of a material called Thermoplastic polyurethane, which is why it won’t stretch like typical silicon cases but still offers incredible (see what I did there?) shock absorption and abrasion resistance.
It has cutouts for all the buttons and ports with the exception of the volume rocker. Some say it’s a little difficult to adjust the volume but I haven’t had a problem with it. On the interior of the case it has a slick looking argyle pattern, I think this was a way to make two versions of the same case while saving money on materials. I think that’s pretty damn smart and I actually like the pattern on the inside (kinda reminds me of the bright red coloring under the battery cover of the OG Inc).
All in all, this is my favorite case for this phone to date. You can pick it up on Ebay or Amazon and there are more pics after the jump.
It'll take too long for me to post all the pics so check the site if you want to see them all. Thanks. LINK
i had one of these bad boys on my OG Inc.
now that i have the Inc 2 the kickstand case i have is unbeatable!
SoCalSpecialist said:
i had one of these bad boys on my OG Inc.
now that i have the Inc 2 the kickstand case i have is unbeatable!
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agreed, the stand is awesome, takes up nearly no space.
which kickstand case is this?
Legacy2385 said:
which kickstand case is this?
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I believe they are referring to the one for sale at the Verizon store.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?action=accessoryDetails&accessoryId=47540
TheAtheistReverend said:
I believe they are referring to the one for sale at the Verizon store.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?action=accessoryDetails&accessoryId=47540
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oh yea, i forgot about that one. thx
My pleasure
I just got a case like this today that is made from the same material and its great! I really like how it doesn't bulk up the phone and won't fall off like silicone or plastic cases.
Can someone please find or make a tpu case for a ext battery please
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Boogersugar83 said:
Can someone please find or make a tpu case for a ext battery please
sent from a phone without root.
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+23
But seriously...
Please?
Boogersugar83 said:
Can someone please find or make a tpu case for a ext battery please
sent from a phone without root.
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good idea, i'll try to reach out to the company that makes them and see if they are willing to do it.
I bought the Hyperion 3800mah battery for my galaxy nexus a few days ago. I got it last night and popped it in, and immidietly missed the grip that I had with the Diztronic case. Hyperion doesn't make a case for the extended battery, so I decided to modify the one I had. Here some pictures:
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First what I did was cut out the of the case, the case it self has an edge on the back, and I used this to guide my scissors. I cut the bottom of the case out a little higher than this seam, since the edge of the case and the battery back don't match up.
After that, I laid some duct tape on the outside part of the case, put case on the phone, and fed the duct tape strips through where I cut. then laid the flap on top of the duct tape. I used some electrical tape to finish off the look so it didn't look too bad. The cut out for the camera is kinda ehh, I just guess and checked until I thought it looked fine.
Maybe this will inspire someone to buy a cheap case and do something similar, instead of dealing with a slippery, fat naked phone. If only it wasn't a phone... lol.
That's one way to make this phone look atrocious.
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That's one way to make this phone look atrocious.
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least it won't slip out of my hand. lol.
Back in nam i used to duct tape mags together for faster reloads. But this takes the cake
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Lol
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I applaud your effort, but MAN DOES THAT LOOK UGLY
my eyes, my eyes!!
One does not simply make a case.
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I applaud your effort, but MAN DOES THAT LOOK UGLY
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I made some modifications. Got rid of the tape on the back side, and put some red duct tape over it for some flair. Ugh still doesn't have a "clean" look...but I think it looks a little better...eh?
I am not sure but your phone may have cancer
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I am not sure but your phone may have cancer
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Seidio Extended Case
I am all about saving a buck, but you can't be happy with this.
I picked up a few of the 3800 batteries cheaply and had the same issue. I picked up the Seido Extended Case for $30. Fits even the cheapo extended doors just fine!
I can't post the link, because I'm a noob here, but I think you can probably find it yourself...
Bro you had me up until you put tape on your phone.
Kill it with Fire!!
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Oh god the red made it worse...
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Oh god the red made it worse...
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Thank god I'm a teen and not a businessman, so I can get away with ghettoness. I would be buying that sedio case right away if I was.
try to use a little border to hide the scratched edge.
For sure, no one will ever try to steal your phone !!!
Doesnt seidio make a case specifically for this battery? I used a seidio surface on my dinc and loved it. I would suggest getting one of those for a cleaner look. Very resourceful mod though.
Hello all, just received my SGP Ultra Flip Cover in "blue green" today. Will post photos tonight.
http://www.spigen.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-case-ultra-flip-series.html
The case feels very nice. The front cover sits nice and flat when you flip it to the back. Remains comfortable to hold when the case is open. I carry my phone in my front pocket most of the time, so i like the added protection the cover gives you. Still waiting on my curved screen protector too, so once i get that i can let anyone know if there is any screen peel from the case.
Let me know if you have any questions!
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I'm debating between this one and the Samsung Original Flip case. I think both of them look SOOO amazing and having a hard time choosing between the two. Please post up some photos of your case and phone once it arrives. Thanks!
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angie4u said:
I'm debating between this one and the Samsung Original Flip case. I think both of them look SOOO amazing and having a hard time choosing between the two. Please post up some photos of your case and phone once it arrives. Thanks!
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This one is an actual case though Partly the reason I returned my original flip cover from samsung, but it was so damn sexy.
Pictures are up. I hope they came out well enough.
Hows the durability of this case? Ive had the official samsung flip case for a little less than a month now and its already peeling at the edges. i like having the flip cover but need something that will last.
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Hows the durability of this case? Ive had the official samsung flip case for a little less than a month now and its already peeling at the edges. i like having the flip cover but need something that will last.
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I've had mine since late November and its getting to the point where I need to replace it. On the back the blue leather is peeling at all the corners, the edges of the cover are all frayed, and on the inside the fold where you fold it behind to use the phone is pretty grimy and stained. The inside felt material is too light of a color, so every bit of dirt you get on it shows. I'm a pretty messy person though so your mileage may vary.
If you are a tidy person this might work for you but I'm pretty rough with my phones. Also, the case won't protect your phone if you drop it on the top or bottom edges as it doesn't cover those sides. Lastly, it does add a bit of bulk to what is a very slim phone. Might as well get an otterbox as this point...
I'm currently using a standard black soft case but am looking for a change of pace.. What are you guys using? What works well for you?
Well, im using a pretty cheap one with kickstand which i really like. Found it on ebay at about USD$7.00. Its double layered, and protects the phone A LOT. Im also using a Zagg Screen Protector too. I want to keep my phone as close to new as possible.
Yeah i hear ya lol i got mine for cheap on ebay too, i have an iphone screen protector on LOL it fits because well... the ENTIRE iphone is the size of our screen *flex* but anyway
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I'm currently using a standard black soft case but am looking for a change of pace.. What are you guys using? What works well for you?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2055522
I use this
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Consist of two parts
Has a rotating clip that can be converted to a stand
And the sliding parts that house the phone can be inserted in both sides if you want the screen to be inside and protected.
I bought it from local market ... Only 6$
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Q&A or Accessories would have been the correct sub-forum for this thread, maybe a mod will move it for us.
I started with a OB Defender, moved to the Trident Kraken, and now I use the OB Commuter. I also have a skin that is made for a 3rd party extended battery, but I have never used the battery or skin.
OB and trident are so expensive lol i feel like any hard case would be fine.. i dont drop my phone lol and $50 is pretty crazy...
I have this case:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007K5H4YS/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
Along with a white Fantom tempered glasss screen protector:
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/samsung/fantom
Love the combo; looks sweet, quite safe, and an unexpected side effect: the ladies dig it.
(sorry about the pic, my N7 is the only other camera I have at the moment...)
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OB and trident are so expensive lol i feel like any hard case would be fine.. i dont drop my phone lol and $50 is pretty crazy...
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Well.. It depends. If you drop your phone right now and bust the screen you are going to spend way more fixing it. If you drop/scratch/ding your body/screen but dont break it then you are stuck looking at a flawed/ugly phone. With OB or Trident you are most likely not going to have these problems. I have dropped mine over and over but under the case is a flawless phone that looks like it just came out of the box. And under my ZAGG is a screen that has never been touched by a human finger. When I go to sell it, the price will reflect that.
Additionally the port covers are a must for me and are mostly only found on those cases. Just search for the threads on "wont charge / usb not working / etc". My old roommate had to send hers in for a replacement because of issues with the charging port.
You get what you pay for, for sure.
I use the Rearth Ringke Slim, and the Ringbo screen protector from the same company. The case is very slim and low profile, but probably doesn't offer the best protection from a major drop.
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