I have an otter box with the extended battery but the case don't close together so I wanted to know is it safe to go without the battery cover so the case fit right
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rjackson23 said:
I have an otter box with the extended battery but the case don't close together so I wanted to know is it safe to go without the battery cover so the case fit right
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i think it will work without problems, my old droid worked without a battery cover for about one year (had a case thought).
Thanks
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rjackson23 said:
I have an otter box with the extended battery but the case don't close together so I wanted to know is it safe to go without the battery cover so the case fit right
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Same here, I got mine to close but the tabs broke on the case... I don't recommend doing it unless your willing to risk it.
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From what I know, Otterbox has a silicon layer, that should be more than enough to protect your GN's internal
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TPU BUMPER Case for Samsung Google Galaxy Nexus GT I9250
newjerseycat said:
Ebay
TPU BUMPER Case for Samsung Google Galaxy Nexus GT I9250
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Whoah whoah link please? Looks very sexy
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http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=350537190936
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thanks just bought one for the 3800 mah battery
evilkokonut said:
thanks just bought one for the 3800 mah battery
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Let us know when you get it if it fits ok with that battery.
Which color did you order?
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It is a pretty snug fit with the verizon extended battery?
Thank you for a great find, I have been wanting a bumper case. Can we get a picture of the side with the volume buttons? Does it need to be modified at all for the volume buttons? I only ask because the case I have now is for the GSM version and I had to trim the inside with an emery board because it would turn down the volume by itself. But for five bucks it's not that big a deal.
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You wont have anything to worry about in terms of the buttons aligning properly on your Galaxy Nexus.
So is the whole thing Tpu or is the outside hard plastic?
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newjerseycat said:
You wont have anything to worry about in terms of the buttons aligning properly on your Galaxy Nexus.
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How is the case overall? Is it even giving any protection? It seems like it's not getting to the front at all. Does it add any bulk?
Looks like a nice case. And all for less than $5! In for the white one.
If you'd like to see it shown in a video, I believe this guy shows it at around 1:50 with I believe an extended battery. It's hard to tell since he doesn't talk and only gives thumbs up throughout the video. lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS-NLgIcs38
The white portion is hard plastic.
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evilkokonut said:
thanks just bought one for the 3800 mah battery
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Can u post a link to the 3800mah one? Thanks
ChappellHeel said:
Can u post a link to the 3800mah one? Thanks
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my guess is that this case will fit for any battery since it leaves the battery cover exposed. The 3800mah battery will just stick out and not be covered. I don't know just my guess since I do not have the case. I think i will still buy one since it looks like it will fit anything.
Also the link says its for the i9250 but the op has it for the sch-i515? So I am assuming this is compatible for both cdma and gsm variants?
Great looking case,
Hopefully they ship to canada
Can the battery door be removed with the case on?
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No
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I hope you don't mind me posting pictures of the black one.
I have to say, I really like this case. I prefer this over my SGP Neo Hybrid case which I cut the back out of.
You can tell that this is a cheap $5 "chinese made" case because there are rough areas where you can see the injection points.
Also, right above the rear speaker, the cutout is too low exposing some of the housing of the phone itself and not just the battery door. It is very minimal and doesn't annoy me at all.
I can confirm that you CAN remove the battery door while having the bumper on for the GSM GNEX. I tested it with both the extended battery door and the original door. I guess there was a big enough difference in the Verizon one make this impossible.
CANADA
I LOVE that case! I'm looking for a case for my 3800 extended battery. I need it to ship to Canada...
Let me know guys.
At least what I could search on Ebay for it?
Thanks
I have the audio extended surface case with Hyperion battery now. But I just saw innocel plus convert which is the rugged surface case but includes 2 battery's which go into the case. Should I change cases? The one I have now doesn't protect bottom or top edge and doesn't seem like they will release a convert extended for surface cast. Anyone have thoughts on this?
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thrgk said:
I have the audio extended surface case with Hyperion battery now. But I just saw innocel plus convert which is the rugged surface case but includes 2 battery's which go into the case. Should I change cases? The one I have now doesn't protect bottom or top edge and doesn't seem like they will release a convert extended for surface cast. Anyone have thoughts on this?
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Why don't you exchange it for the seidio active extended
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past the 30 days, they wouldnt do it still right?
thrgk said:
past the 30 days, they wouldnt do it still right?
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If your case doesn't have any damage and you still have the original packaging I don't see why not. They might ask for shipping fees and any price difference. Tell them you aren't satisfied with the protection
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For those who dont know the HC case is an awesome case. Way better then the maxx series. Built in screen protector and a better holster. Man i miss my s3 now. I loved this case on my evo4g and 3d
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-ballistic-hard-core-series-case
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Looks sweet
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1slow4G said:
Looks sweet
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Are they going to make that can accommodate an extended battery as well?
sanjsrik said:
Are they going to make that can accommodate an extended battery as well?
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Not sure but if i remember correctly a guy from the evo 3d forums modified his buy cutting out the back of the inner layer with a knife to fit an extended battery
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Alright well I love the Samsung flip cover case but it has one major flaw. Almost no protection from shock/fall/sabotage. So I decided to do this.
Basically I took the TPU case and cut around where the flip cover flips. This allowed me to use both at the same time and still have full use of the volume rockers. May not look the prettiest on the left edge but it has way more protection. Now if my phone falls the corners won't get all messed up but at the same time I got the sexy flip cover to protect the screen (mainly from ear sweat loll)
Check it out, hope this helps someone keep their phone in great condition.
Awesome little mod! I've thought about trying that with my otter box but im too scared to take the dremel to it loll
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Thats nice.. How does the cover stay in place without coming out of the tpu?
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Samsung makes TPU pre cut cases, we have a few at work
The Samsung branded flip cover replaces the original back cover
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pogo/p/poker said:
The Samsung branded flip cover replaces the original back cover
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Oh ok so u put the tpu over. Nice. Might have to consider that idea.
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mikeschevelle said:
Samsung makes TPU pre cut cases, we have a few at work
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Really? Cut as in they're made specifically to be used with the flip covers? Nice I didn't know that.
I didn't know that Samsung made pre-cut TPU cases for the flip cover
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mikeschevelle said:
Samsung makes TPU pre cut cases, we have a few at work
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Link?
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1slow4G said:
Link?
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I second this. I've been looking around haven't found it yet...
Not sure where a link would be for the samsung ones we have at work, but they look like these
http://www.shopandroid.com/dicota-flexi-case-for-flip-cover/4A54A12487.htm
I'm just posting to let people know that I've personally modified my Otterbox Commuter to fit the oem samsung extended battery. I was able to do this by simply using an xacto-knife to cut a battery-shaped rectangle for the extended battery to stick-out through the standard batt. door that came with the device. Then I just slipped the silicone cover over my s3,flipped it over(screen down) and cut around the raised edges on the silicone that outline where the battery was pressing against the silicone, and after that I was good to go. At the moment I'm not able to take pictures.
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do you got pics?
I would have just left my battery door off instead of cutting it up.
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When you are able to get pics. I would love to see it.
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victorlht88 said:
Lol might as well cut up the whole case?
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Ya....except for the polycarbonate shell on the commuter which holds the battery , since i cut the silicone and slim battery door to allow for the battery to stick through...
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cougmeister said:
I would have just left my battery door off instead of cutting it up.
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Not possible with this mod. If you read my post it mentions i cut the slim battery door because the EXTENDED battery obviously wouldn't fit otherwise.
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redf239 said:
Not possible with this mod. If you read my post it mentions i cut the slim battery door because the EXTENDED battery obviously wouldn't fit otherwise.
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I was just meaning to not use a battery door at all, just modding the case and putting on the phone without it. That way, you could always put the stock battery back in without a hole in the back of your phone.
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What holds the battery in place? The hard cover of the otterbox?
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Yes the hard plastic cover holds the battery in
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I gotta admit it is pretty cool. Ive been thinking of getting a extended battery and the main thing holding me back is how bulky it would be and the lack of case options. But I love the commuter case and it seems to work. Does the case create a bump on the back when fully installed?
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sokydream said:
What holds the battery in place? The hard cover of the otterbox?
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Yes
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sokydream said:
I gotta admit it is pretty cool. Ive been thinking of getting a extended battery and the main thing holding me back is how bulky it would be and the lack of case options. But I love the commuter case and it seems to work. Does the case create a bump on the back when fully installed?
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No, as the polycarbonate isn't flexible, it does NOT create a bump or distort the outer shell in anyway. The shell should remain perfectly flat, if installed correctly
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Good mod.
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Thank you Op this was perfect, sitting here right now with my fav phone case back on and you would never know the extended battery is hidden in there.
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this looks super interesting to me but i would hate to have to cut up my case in case i want to sell it in the future. i was thinking about getting a cheapo battery door to cut up and use but i was wondering if i could get away with not cutting up the rubber portion of the commuter case.
lvlonkey said:
this looks super interesting to me but i would hate to have to cut up my case in case i want to sell it in the future. i was thinking about getting a cheapo battery door to cut up and use but i was wondering if i could get away with not cutting up the rubber portion of the commuter case.
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You will need to cut the standard phone back portion of the case and the rubber portion of the otterbox this will bring everything flush with the extended battery. The outer shell of the otterbox acts as the new back cover it works really well i personally couldn't be any happier with the result.
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Can't wait to see pictures myself.
Has anyone found those oem Samsung 3000 mah batteries for less than $50 yet?
Galaxy S3, DarthStalker ROM & Kinetic Pulse Kernel.. Perfection.
Could the defender be used if you just didn't put the battery back on? I am currently used a UAG case this way and it works good.
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No it wont fit it is a little too thick.