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Matte replacement battery door?

I'm looking for a matte replacement battery door. I hate the glossy feel of the SGSIII, it's too slippery, and I know I'm going to drop it if I don't do something about it. At the same time, I'd rather not use a cover which adds bulk. Do replacement battery doors exist yet?

So far, I've only found metal (kills NFC, impedes GPS and cell reception) and fake leather doors.
Until a nice dark blue or black rubber coated door shows up, I'm making do with the original Samsung clear slim cover - it barely adds bulk (still fits in car docks etc) and has more grip than the original cover (made from wet soap from what i can tell). There's a thread with pictures of it in this forum.
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Just do what I did with a glossy Speck case for iPhone, when I had one.
Get a sponge for dish washing, and instead of soap, use toothpaste and "wash" the back cover. After 2 minutes you have a nice DIY matte cover

Just get a rock case. It's feels like it is barely there and offers a great feel.
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dikime said:
Just do what I did with a glossy Speck case for iPhone, when I had one.
Get a sponge for dish washing, and instead of soap, use toothpaste and "wash" the back cover. After 2 minutes you have a nice DIY matte cover
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Got any pics?
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Just get a rock case. It's feels like it is barely there and offers a great feel.
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I already have one. I decided that I want something completely unintrustive.

A month later, does anyone know of any matte replacement battery doors?

I might have something for you here - got this case off eBay. It's less than a mm thick I kid you not.
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I wish I could take a pic with the phone in it but it's not looking good in the mirror. The case was about $5
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getrdy said:
I might have something for you here - got this case off eBay. It's less than a mm thick I kid you not.
I wish I could take a pic with the phone in it but it's not looking good in the mirror. The case was about $5
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is it hard or flexible?

Mix.. it's a bit harder than TPU but a lot thinner. I think the eBay description said 0.3mm
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No. I specifically said battery door replacement. Please leave unrelated discussion out of this thread.

Cyb3rGlitch said:
No. I specifically said battery door replacement. Please leave unrelated discussion out of this thread.
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You the man!
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Cyb3rGlitch said:
No. I specifically said battery door replacement. Please leave unrelated discussion out of this thread.
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He was trying to help. He went out of his way to try and propose a solution for you. You could at least say thanks but no thanks. Oh wait.. you're too good for that.
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getrdy said:
Mix.. it's a bit harder than TPU but a lot thinner. I think the eBay description said 0.3mm
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I bought one of those.. Cracked first time I tried to install my phone in it. I paid $3 shipped and felt ripped off even if it didn't crack. Got a refund and moved on.

vw671 said:
I bought one of those.. Cracked first time I tried to install my phone in it. I paid $3 shipped and felt ripped off even if it didn't crack. Got a refund and moved on.
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Sorry this happend to you ive had no issues with it. Anyways sorry for off topick and best of luck with that matted back cover.
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Does anyone know anything about these carbon fiber covers.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Carbon-Fiber-Housing-Battery-Cover-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-SIII-S-3-i9300-/261085229193?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cc9e47089

dkotoric said:
Does anyone know anything about these carbon fiber covers.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Carbo...229193?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cc9e47089
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Check out this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1733408

I'm also looking for a matte finished battery cover, can't seem to find a good one.

OEM battery door + water + 600 grit sandpaper.

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OEM battery door + water + 600 grit sandpaper.
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I did something like this to my old i9100 (S2) and it turned out beautifully. Here is an XDA thread that inspired me to do it! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308284 I don't know if I will do this to my S3 yet though!

Yeah looks real nice on the S2. I do this all the time for miscellaneous DIY projects when I want to remove glossy coats.

Spigen made my day!!!

I was excited to get my curved crystal protector in the mail opened my mailbox and it was a pretty big box to just have a screen protector in it. Open it up and this greeted me.
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Nice....:good:

Sweet lucky fella :thumbup:
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Wow that was easily the easiest screen protector to install I'm normally horrible at these things great product highly recommend it. It was worth the wait!!!
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Cool, you got a free $3 case.
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I just looked it up they are 15 online
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I just looked it up they are 15 online
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The extra 12 bucks are invested in the brands name
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shook187 said:
Cool, you got a free $3 case.
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What a hater lol... wish I got a free case with my screen protector. Lucky guy, sgp is quickly becoming my new favorite company for cases an sp's
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What a hater lol... wish I got a free case with my screen protector. Lucky guy, sgp is quickly becoming my new favorite company for cases an sp's
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Honestly the packaging looks more expensive than the case.lol
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Honestly the packaging looks more expensive than the case.lol
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I own the case and the packaging is definitely more premium than the modello lol. If it was sent in a simple package I'm sure they could charge $5 and still come out with a profit.
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I just ordered a seidio surface 10 minutes before this came in the mail. wonder if I'll like it more??
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Have fun with it. And report back about the screen protector
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The screen protector rocks it was easy to install compared to any other I've done and screwed up! At first there where a few spots that I was sceptical about but they have worked them selves out over the last 2 hours(adhesive had to dry) I would really say this is a superior product. I'm really glad I waited. The screen felt hard to move your finger across at first now it is as smooth as butter. Its really hard to tell there is even a screen protector on the phone it is very clear. My only complaint is that other does hold finger prints. I love it I give it 5 stars!!!
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The screen felt hard to move your finger across at first now it is as smooth as butter. Its really hard to tell there is even a screen protector on the phone it is very clear. My only complaint is that other does hold finger prints. I love it I give it 5 stars!!!
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I agree the protector felt "sticky" for the first day or so. I was worried that would be permanent. Now, as you say, it's smooth as butter. While it does hold fingerprints, I find it easy to clean. I'm pleased with mine.

My only problem has been the curves, as you would expect. While this is MUCH better than anything else I have tried, there just does not seem to be enough "stick" at the edges and the air keeps creeping in. Having said that, it's not getting as far as the screens active area.
I'll give it 8/10. Most only get 6 or lower.
Martin Fields have been my 9/10s in the past but they have really dropped the ball with the SGS3.. They are barely 5/10s on the SGS3.

Thia is an awesome screen protector. Used both sp on original phone and the replacement and it took one try each. Im usually one who ends up ruining 2/3 protectors and going into mad rage and making up curses....but this was so easy and looks like its not even there. If your squegee the outer layer too much u will get more orange peel effect than not so try to take the bubbles out in least amt of scrapes...but it won't be noticable unless you're looking for it and when the screen is off which is no biggie. Clear as hell and so nice...sgp screen protectors win again....this is my second phone with it. And I am pleased
Go order one:thumbup:
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Damn just got a seido surface case and put it on and the edge peeled up and made the screen protector bubble up I guess I could replace it with the second protector but maybe I should wait until this one gets worse guess ill go back to my spigen modello case.
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Anybody knows where I can get a curved crystal? It's currently on backorder on Spigen's website...

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Anybody knows where I can get a curved crystal? It's currently on backorder on Spigen's website...
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008RAH7CE/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
11 left. Hurry. They do go fast.

Otterbox fail (broken screen 4 no reason)

Had an otter box commuter on my phone since day one. Took the phone put of my pocket and it fell on the top right corner from waist height. Just a little drop, nothing major.
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The silicon in this case is way too pliable... it actually was pushed put of the way & the screen touched the ground, cracking.
Newer commuter cases for the s3 have silicon of a much harder makeup, so this isn't an issue. The silicon won't move or stretch with age.
I have filed a complaint with otterbox. This is ridiculous. For a company who claims to be so awesome, they better be sending me a free case or money to fix my screen.
Guess I'll be going caseless for a while, seeing as how the commuter didn't do anything except take up space in my pocket and enlarge my phone.
/rant
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I see a very minor chip in that picture. Now let's think about it; you dropped the phone with a commuter case on it and the glass chipped a small bit. Imagine if you had no case? The glass would have been shattered completely.
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Oops delete pls

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I see a very minor chip in that picture. Now let's think about it; you dropped the phone with a commuter case on it and the glass chipped a small bit. Imagine if you had no case? The glass would have been shattered completely.
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That's why I'm part of the "scared users" that doesn't drop the phone on the ground even if it costs our lifes. The Nexus screen isn't THAT resistant. I like the oleophobic glass a lot, but it's resistance is a shame.

Actually, what makes the screen fingerprint resistant is just a coating (namely, the oleophobic coating). Shouldn't have to do with its strengthness or anything.

The galaxy nexus has fortified glass. People don't seem to understand that this device was not engineered to survive drops. Sure it may survive one or two drops buts that just luck. There are devices designed to survive drops.
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That sucks man, I'd be pissed too. I'm not surprised though. I bought my gnex on eBay and it came with an otterbox case.I only used it for a bit before getting a trident aegis. Not as slippery, and better reinforced silicon corners. It s not perfect, but I think the protection/design is superior to otterbox.
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Tonight I dreamed I had broken my Gnex screen! First time I did when I woke up was look at the phone, I was scared! I already broke my previous SGS II screen and that gave me head aches.

I've never dropped my device when it was my own fault. It usually is because I'm horsing around with friends and it drops but that's happened once and it landed on carpet.
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I sent photos of the case to otterbox, and they deemed it defective and are sending me a new commuter case.
This dowsnt fix the busted screen, which has gotten worse and now effects the entire front of the device, however I'm happy with otter box for honoring their warranty.
I'll look into paying to fix the screen after the case shows up.
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Here's what the screen looks like now :/ crack got way worse. May use a backup phone until I get this fixed.
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Until the crack spreads some more or the screen breaks completely I wouldn't consider it worth replacing the screen. The crack is annoying but a screen replacement is what?$170?
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Yeah my thoughts exactly. I'm currently using my backup device just for kicks. The busted screen on the gnex makes me so sad lol. I'll get sick of the sgs2 after a few days and pry resume using the gnex.
The kicker is that otterbox is sending me a new case in the mail too. I don't really see the point of using a case now that the screen is already messed up.
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Here's what the screen looks like now :/ crack got way worse. May use a backup phone until I get this fixed.
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And the fall messed up your SIM card slot!
Jk but why use an Otterbox ever again, like why even take the chance that yours is faulty if there are 20 some odd other brands out there to try?
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Well it is a free case, and the screens already cracked.
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I guess I meant more for like the rest of us.
For you, why not haha
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Lol yeah
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Incipio DualPro Case

It's not on Incipio's website yet but someone's already selling it on eBay
Might have to get rid of the dual layer case I have now and get this instead.

Damn! I just got the feather case too.
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It's only a few days over their 30 day return period, maybe you can still return it for store credit?
It'll probably be thicker than the feather case though.

I think I'm past it, but thanks for the link.
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toprock23 said:
Damn! I just got the feather case too.
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You wanna sell the feather case?
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I may just keep it. Can never have enough protection!
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Tell that to my pregnant girlfriend lol jk
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Tell that to my pregnant girlfriend lol jk
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OH NO HE DIDN'T! LMAO! That was pretty good, and funny because I have a 5 months pregnant wife!

I try lol. And congratulations!
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Just ordered mine I'll post pics when I get it
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Ok case came in today here are some pics of the case I'll take some off it on the phone...
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^^ Mine's on the way also. What's your impression so far?

It has a thin feels like I have nothing on my phone at all.. It does how ever make the power button really sensitive to touch.. I like the feel of it
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Nice. Can't wait to get mine. Although I might be getting screwed over by the site I ordered from (it's been a week since they "shipped" it but the tracking number is still invalid)

Got mine in today and liking it very much. It feels like it adds maybe about an extra 0.5 - 1 mm vs the Diztronic. Its definitely thicker than the Diztronic but not by much. In exchange for that slight extra thickness, it feels like it would absorb a drop better than the Diztronic and the lip around the edge of the screen is also a little thicker. The buttons are also easier to press with the Incipio vs the Diztronic and the headphone cutout is a little larger also. I also prefer the soft touch paint coating of the Incipio. Both are great cases but I think the slightly better protection the Incipio offers over the Diztronic will make it the case I use on a daily basis.

Update: case is great but super sensitive around the power button I do like it tho phone feels better in hand than with generic eBay case
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Hmm... just noticed something, I wonder why the back camera hole is "AT&T" style...

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Hmm... just noticed something, I wonder why the back camera hole is "AT&T" style...
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Yeah I bought one and it slightly covers the lens, it's not quite cut for the LS970 version around the camera. I am decidling if I should send it back and get an Otterbox instead.

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Yeah I bought one and it slightly covers the lens, it's not quite cut for the LS970 version around the camera. I am decidling if I should send it back and get an Otterbox instead.
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I just bought the otter box case and it's a much better fit than the incipio case think I'm going to sell my incipio case
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Hmm... just noticed something, I wonder why the back camera hole is "AT&T" style...
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I just bought the otter box case and it's a much better fit than the incipio case think I'm going to sell my incipio case
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I am starting to think it might be a design/manufacturing error on incipio's part. Maybe it's supposed to be for AT&T version of the phone but they use the Sprint version dimension instead, or vise versa. That would explain why it's still not showing up on incipio's website.
Anyway kratos313 how's the otterbox compare to the incipio when it comes to thickness & size?

Lifeproof case finally unveiled

8 months after they announced it, we finally see what the case looks like.
It's going to be a screen-protector-free nuud case and is expected to be shipping in July for $89.99.
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There will be both this nuud and also a with-screen-protector fre case available and both are now showing up in their store, though not available yet.
http://www.lifeproof.com/shop/us_en/samsung-galaxy-s-iii/lifeproof-case-for-the-samsung-galaxy-s3/
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They've also put out a reviewer guide about the nuud version
http://7c3ca13c7a9797df0ae5-83a5b57...dl/LP_062813_GalaxyS3_nuud_Reviewer_Guide.pdf

How is no screen protector? Is it waterproof?
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How is no screen protector? Is it waterproof?
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Yes, It has an o ring that sits on the screen to seal it.
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Yes, It has an o ring that sits on the screen to seal it.
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Wow thats interesting and sketchy.
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Ill be ordering as soon as available
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Wow thats interesting and sketchy.
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Very interesting indeed. Will be difficult to test for leaks before installing on the phone.

Hmm, I kind of like it. I may pick one up but I'll wait a bit. Quite a price but I can see why.
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nice look but ... yea i dunno about testing ...
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got it now they send a panel to put in the case to test it .

I wonder if anything not from factory would jeopardize the seal. Like the zerolemon 2300mah batt or an aftermarket back cover. Since the ZL adds a slight bump the the back of the phone.
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It looks much better then otterbox armor, plus the back and manu button is more practical then armor. Dont mind buying if it is less bulky then armor lol
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That looks way better than I thought it would, much nicer than the fake eBay cases. It looks like they took the front off a seidio obex, and the back looks really cool. Wish the picture had a white phone in it. This might be enough to get me to sell my obex.

Looks a bit big - and I am not sure about a case that costs so much. I have a Vertex case and it seems to do the trick - though I do tend to avoid taking dips in water.

how would this deal with heat issues. since no air goes in and out if ones phone overheats and heat does not escape . would it mean its your screwed?
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that back cover is going to suck, scratch magnet

Wow finally..I've been anticipating this forever

Well we all said that the Galaxy S4 would be out before this got out...
So that just goes to show that all of the Lifeproof cases on eBay are complete nonsense so far.
The interesting thing is that OtterBox owns Lifeproof. Yes folks who think I've lost my mind, they acquired them a few month ago. Press Release here.
For people that knew that, oh well...
But are we going to see OtterBox LifeProof Nuud Actives or something strange?

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They use the same design for their iPad cases.
They've also released a new iPhone 5 case on this design.

I'm wondering if all those Chinese cases were prototypes that got "taken" from the assembly line or they just released them since they have an actual case out now. The knockoffs had "patent pending" on them.

Or, more likely, someone got hold of the molds, or, there were a few 'after hours' production runs made at the factory.
Not unusual at all in the toy molding business, so I don't think that this would be any different.

The knockoffs look like the iPhone LifeProof. The real LifeProof is the nuud or however you spell it which is different and has no built in screen protector.
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