Anybody contemplating (or actually did) cut camera holes in the samsung official flip case?
Like for the front facing cam? Just open the flap! Lol
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PatrickHuey said:
Like for the front facing cam? Just open the flap! Lol
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That's what she said.... I kinda like the look of the flip cases, but I have a feeling that I would get sick of it real quick. Plus the douche factor is pretty high... Lol
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I have one that I won't be using, Wonder if I should do this.
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Like for the front facing cam? Just open the flap! Lol
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I'm thinking that the original poster meant for when it is folded around to the back so you can still take pictures and not have the flap open.
^ ah yeah that would make sense!
its funny though, when i was at the Sprint store, that was the first thing i thought of when i picked it up, that and there isn't a raised lip around the camera lens :-( . I ended up getting the body glove case they had as it offers some protection for the camera.
If only Samsung did what HTC did with the LTEvo (I exchanged it for S3) and recessed the lens into the top cover.
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I’ll post some pics later, but wondering if anyone else has a gap between the glass and bezel on the right side of the phone? The left side seems pretty flush with the glass.
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crapy pic, but here it is...
Take it back
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I’ll post some pics later, but wondering if anyone else has a gap between the glass and bezel on the right side of the phone? The left side seems pretty flush with the glass.
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Mines like that too. I thought it was normal. I was worried about crud getting in the crack but its been fine and doesn't affect anything on the phone.
I just tried to take a macro shot of it and had no luck. Wonder if I should swap it out. Really don't want to get stuck with one that actually has an issue.
i'm more worried about dust under the glass. having that gap, i'm sure it will
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i'm more worried about dust under the glass. having that gap, i'm sure it will
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Closer inspection shows there is some dust in there but not a lot at all. I have 8 days to decide on swapping it. Don't know how many returns wirefly allows.
Where did you get your phone from? Would they swap it out for that.
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Jjday7 said:
Where did you get your phone from? Would they swap it out for that.
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From the corporate store off contract
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Mine does not have that issue.
To be fair, there is a tiny (I mean really tiny) gap on both sides but nothing that looks out of place. It appears it's by design.
Yours appears to be much worse.
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I pulled my case off just to check and i have a very noticeable gap on the left and bottom sides of my screen. Its not enough of a reason for me to exchange it but its there. I always have the body glove case on so i dont ever see it
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I believe that these small gaps are by design, seriously. Think about the dispersion of shock when the device hits the ground. If it was perfectly flush with the
metal it would be way more likely to crack instantly..with the gap some energy escapes giving the glass a small but crucial release of pressure.
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ingenious247 said:
I believe that these small gaps are by design, seriously. Think about the dispersion of shock when the device hits the ground. If it was perfectly flush with the
metal it would be way more likely to crack instantly..with the gap some energy escapes giving the glass a small but crucial release of pressure.
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i agree with that. but in the OPs pic you can see the metal underneath thats crazy
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i agree with that. but in the OPs pic you can see the metal underneath thats crazy
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Mine looks like his but I only see the glue they use or whatever they use to seal the screen.
Yeah. The left side has a really small gap but the right is pretty big. Its big enough i can stick my fingernail in it.
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Thinking about doing an exchange but I'm worried about getting this issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300133&highlight=quadrant
Seems to he pretty common. I personally dont have the issue or any issues build wise on my current phone. Its risky because I think I can only exchange one time.
Yeah. That's what I'm worried about. Going in to exchange it tomorrow morning and gonna check the hell out of the phone before I leave the store.
I noticed it more today when I got my TPU case and the right side would get caught up on the gap.
Better pics of the gap. one of the left with the smallest gap and one of the right like grand canyon (ok...may not as big, but close )
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Yeah. That's what I'm worried about. Going in to exchange it tomorrow morning and gonna check the hell out of the phone before I leave the store.
I noticed it more today when I got my TPU case and the right side would get caught up on the gap.
Better pics of the gap. one of the left with the smallest gap and one of the right like grand canyon (ok...may not as big, but close )
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yeah that looks really bad. how how did you walk outta the store with it like that??
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Honestly. I was so excited about the phone i didn't even notice it.
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Honestly. I was so excited about the phone i didn't even notice it.
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First Android? Lol
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ingenious247 said:
First Android? Lol
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More like first 4.52 Samoled Plus super beast i'm guessing....
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imnothimm said:
More like first 4.52 Samoled Plus super beast i'm guessing....
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Exactly. Had android since the N1
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So I've searched on here and found nothing. Looking for a cover that will cover camera lens when not in use. Just got my phone and love it. Paranoid I might scratch camera lens. I do have a case on it. One last question. This was bought brand new. Does it come with a screen protector on it? Hard to tell. Don't want to Peel it on accident in case there was one. Lol
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It doesn't come with a screen protector. Never saw a case like you want, not sure if one exists or where to get one. Try Google search.
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OK thanks. Was a bit confused. Might get one now. And that sucks about the case. I'll keep searching. Thanks
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eulin87 said:
OK thanks. Was a bit confused. Might get one now. And that sucks about the case. I'll keep searching. Thanks
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If you order a screen protector from realook, it includes one for the camera lens
Well I have the ballistic case on my phone with armor suite screen protector but if ir looking for one with screen protection built in trident make one with it built it and it remove able my wife loves hers on her amaze
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If you order a screen protector from realook, it includes one for the camera lens
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Really? I'm going go check that out right now!
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kitila said:
Well I have the ballistic case on my phone with armor suite screen protector but if ir looking for one with screen protection built in trident make one with it built it and it remove able my wife loves hers on her amaze
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I'm check that out right now! Thanks!
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This is my review of the Genuine S3 Vent Case
Youtube Link
this is not an samsung official released
edit, I just noticed it's by anymode, it's not actually official samsung release, but release by anymode, samsung authorised accessories. supplier.
Samsung officially authorized it, so basically the same thing
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I believe it's a made for Samsung product so as good as genuine if not the same
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another great review by Oli2k
TecQuality said:
another great review by Oli2k
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Cheers I do hate my voice but not much I can do about that lol
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Oli2k said:
Cheers I do hate my voice but not much I can do about that lol
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dude, your voice is cool and rocks!!!! trust me! :good:
TecQuality said:
dude, your voice is cool and rocks!!!! trust me! :good:
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Haha glad someone thinks so. Nice one. Loads more reviews to come anyway. Had so many cases turn up to review just finding to the time use them for a few days to give a good opinion on them
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Hard to tell from your video, does it have any lip to lift the screen off of a table if it is set down on the face? I think I can see one, but you mention that it won't protect the phone at all if it is dropped on the screen, which tells me that it doesn't stick out at all.
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Hard to tell from your video, does it have any lip to lift the screen off of a table if it is set down on the face? I think I can see one, but you mention that it won't protect the phone at all if it is dropped on the screen, which tells me that it doesn't stick out at all.
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No it doesn't have any lip to protect the screen, a nice feeling case but not one for protection.
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No it doesn't have any lip to protect the screen, a nice feeling case but not one for protection.
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Yes there is. It's not big lip but just enough to raise the phone that the screen doesn't touch the table when placed face down. And I think this provides protection to most vulnerable parts of the phone: corners.
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Yes there is. It's not big lip but just enough to raise the phone that the screen doesn't touch the table when placed face down. And I think this provides protection to most vulnerable parts of the phone: corners.
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Yeah you are right just took off the commuter and tried it. Does the back stand not annoy you?
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Oli2k said:
Yeah you are right just took off the commuter and tried it. Does the back stand not annoy you?
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Yes it does. I think it's stupid. And there's no real use for it either: With a coin in it's place, it's not something i'd call very stable, so i rather keep the phone in my hand or have it leaning against something. And the looks could be more like in the s2s version. Other than that, i think it's a great case and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a minimal case that doesn't add to much bulk.
P.S. Just got the official slim case today (yes, the twin pack), so we'll see which one do i prefer...
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Yes it does. I think it's stupid. And there's no real use for it either: With a coin in it's place, it's not something i'd call very stable, so i rather keep the phone in my hand or have it leaning against something. And the looks could be more like in the s2s version. Other than that, i think it's a great case and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a minimal case that doesn't add to much bulk.
P.S. Just got the official slim case today (yes, the twin pack), so we'll see which one do i prefer...
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I should have a replica mesh case soon which doesn't have the coin slot. Think if the quality is good it should be a wicked case.
The slim cases are nice I think you'll like them
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Yes,for the Galaxy S3 Case I'm impressive on ROCK Quicksand Galaxy S3 Case,it could be a best choice!!
If you take the battery cover off does it still fit good or is it loose?
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Time to get this case reviewed right?
Honestly, if i had to choose between this and the commuter i would pick this one up. Feels really solid and after a 10 mile hike at zion with some drops , it proved its point.
enjoy
http://youtu.be/zaaE78ZPBjU
Yeah, u forgot one thing though. The builtin screen protector sucks. I just took mine off yesterday and added a best skin ever screen protector with my defender case and its awesome! Perfect combination.
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ergibson83 said:
Yeah, u forgot one thing though. The builtin screen protector sucks.
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I think that's just your opinion I personally like it.
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shook187 said:
I think that's just your opinion I personally like it.
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This
I like it for what it's meant for. But again I couldn't rock this case on a daily basis
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Popped my screen protector out too. Hated how ugly it made the screen
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Popped my screen protector out too. Hated how ugly it made the screen
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Did the same thing, best case I've used so far. If only the commuter's buttons weren't so stiff that would be my choice.
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Love it, very solid... better than the kraken IMO
Would anyone be interested in swapping their white inner hard shell for my black... Raider fans, I'm talking to you
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equlizer said:
Popped my screen protector out too. Hated how ugly it made the screen
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+1
gadget069 said:
Did the same thing, best case I've used so far. If only the commuter's buttons weren't so stiff that would be my choice.
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The commuter was such a disappointment
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equlizer said:
Popped my screen protector out too. Hated how ugly it made the screen
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Indeed, I mean it brings the quality down like a mofo. But I use it as a hiking case con can't deal with so much bulk on a Daly basis
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after less than two month of usage
usb cover torn off
rubberized casing is not conform to polycarbonate casing anymore
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after less than two month of usage
usb cover torn off
rubberized casing is not conform to polycarbonate casing anymore
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Same issues here except my USB cover is still intact. Luckily tho sprint offered me a 1 yr warranty through them so i'm gonna get a new 1 soon.
Do you replace your batteries? How often do you remove your cover?
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haroldz123 said:
after less than two month of usage
usb cover torn off
rubberized casing is not conform to polycarbonate casing anymore
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Same thing happened to mine right after the 2 month mark. I sent an email to otterbox, they requested proof of ownership and in less than a week they sent me a new case at no cost.
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Same issues here except my USB cover is still intact. Luckily tho sprint offered me a 1 yr warranty through them so i'm gonna get a new 1 soon.
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That happen to mine, Within in a month mine was real loose, good thing I bought it at a local att store so they replaced it, had the new one for a few months and it's not loose at all. Maybe they had defects on some.
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When you say a new case, do you mean holster/case? I was walking and my holster caught something and the clip broke off. The case is also squeaky and the lip of the case is getting loose and is starting to expose the plastic edges.
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When you say a new case, do you mean holster/case? I was walking and my holster caught something and the clip broke off. The case is also squeaky and the lip of the case is getting loose and is starting to expose the plastic edges.
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Got everything replace, I still had the box so I put everything in there, and they gave me a whole new set in a new box
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Got everything replace, I still had the box so I put everything in there, and they gave me a whole new set in a new box
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Cool. I'll fire off an email to them then. I have my zoogue cases and will probably order a UAG, commuter, or ballistic to hold me over.
Are you guys taking the case on and off frequently or just naturally happens?
And by proof, is the original packaging good enough?
Yeah the corners don't have a rail like the sides to snap into. They're sending me a complete otterbox to replace mine. Maybe they have fixed the design.
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Is there a flimsy film on the camera lens that needs to be peeled off like on the S4? I can't quite tell and don't want to mess up the camera, but it looks that way...
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Is there a flimsy film on the camera lens that needs to be peeled off like on the S4? I can't quite tell and don't want to mess up the camera, but it looks that way...
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Yea... How can't you tell though? Are you asking cause you want to know if you are to buy one or you own one? Its pretty obvious. You aren't going to mess up the camera either way.
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cstrife999 said:
Yea... How can't you tell though? Are you asking cause you want to know if you are to buy one or you own one? Its pretty obvious. You aren't going to mess up the camera either way.
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wait there IS one? I cant tell either haha. my pictures have some noise but that's the only thing I see...
I purchased my phone in store and the rep removed all the plastic wrapping. Maybe that happened to you.
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I purchased my phone in store and the rep removed all the plastic wrapping. Maybe that happened to you.
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That could be it. I always tell them not to. I don't like waiting long and I love the feeling of "unwrapping" a new phone lol
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I honestly still can't tell if there is a film on it still. The rep did take off all the plastic. The lens glass feels smooth when I run my finger over it so it looks like there is just a ring that is not plastic. When I got my s4 I didn't realize it had a plastic cover on the camera for a few days. Loving this phone coming from the s4 except not sure the camera is as good overall.
I doubt there is still a protector on it if you haven't found it yet.
Such is life