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Has anyone bought this? I'd like to see some pictures of it actually on the phone. Mainly curious if it will mess with the edges of my screen protector
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EFC-1G6WBEGSTA?from_mobile=true
I bought one from UK, which is supposedly a clear case but its more like a clear white. Its not completely transparent. This is my favorite so far. Perfect fit. The cutouts are properly aligned. Its TPU but a little rigid than the aftermarket cases. You will not be disappointed. Its hard to explain but its amooth and shiny but not slippery. The cutout for the camera is slightly embossed to protect the lens. This UK version that I have has a provision to attach a lanyard on the upper left hand corner. If you have the full screen protector you will be fine.
Stay away from the Cruzerlite. It will push up the edges of your screen protector.
Factory case arrived today (Pictures)
So I went ahead and ordered it up. Placed the order on Sunday, shipped on Tuesday and arrived today(Friday). I must say I like it a LOT. Nice and slim, and its the first case I've seen in person that gives it a little face protection, yet doesn't aggravate my Zagg HD. I also am a big fan of the tabs that cover up the charging and headphone ports. Though we will see if they or I stand the test of time with them. Anyway, enjoy the photos and let me know if you have any questions about it.
Oh, P.S. It does NOT have a Samsung logo on it like in the photo from their site. Doesn't make too much of a difference I guess, but for some reason I was a little let down by that
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The one I just received is essentially a pebble blue back with a flap that folds over the screen to protect it. Its about as minimal as you can get!. You just pop your back off put the new one on, looks just like the back you took off only now there is a nice flap to keep the screen protected. Of course there is not much protection if you drop it, other than you now have a "spare" back for the phone. I have a TPU case also, not sure which I like better. But if your in to a minimal look, this is the case!
Yeah I have that one, and love it. I also have a case-mate one that's really thin that I also like. I feel this one adds a decent amount of protection to the back and sides.
How easy is it to press the power button?
Thanks for the pics.
j3oomerang said:
How easy is it to press the power button?
Thanks for the pics.
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This Easy!
http://youtu.be/diu8i5UKTHc?t=28s:good:
j3oomerang said:
How easy is it to press the power button?
Thanks for the pics.
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Real easy. The raised part of the case doesn't protrude too much. Only Issue Im having is when I hit the lock button with my thumb I sometimes hit the volume rocker with my pointer finger
Digital-M said:
Real easy. The raised part of the case doesn't protrude too much. Only Issue Im having is when I hit the lock button with my thumb I sometimes hit the volume rocker with my pointer finger
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Not Real Easy, Its Actually This Easy!!
http://youtu.be/diu8i5UKTHc?t=28s:silly:
After reading your review, I got mine on BestBuy with the samsung logo on it
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So, I ordered this bumper case on Christmas Eve, and it ended up taking 15 business days for me to receive it, due to delays and because the product was being shipped from the UK, while I live in the US.
The case consists of plastic/TPU like frame with rubber going around it. The case was actually quite hard for me to put on, however, I think it might be because I have a skinomi full body protector on it, so it does take a bit of a push to get it in. Another thing is, the power and volume buttons can be kind of hard to push, and the camera button especially, but once again, I have a protective skin on the inside, so it is harder for me than it may be for you if you do not have one on it. I have attached a diagram that may give a better idea on this issue.
There is a nice grip to it, and there is alot of space between the rubber part of the case and the screen for you to set on the desk on the back or face-down, I even have a nillkin glass screen protector on the front, and it lies on its front side just fine.
Now, the bad thing about this case is that my magnetic charging cable did not fit at all. I had no choice but to modify the cable. I took a knife and cut off the sides, filed them down a bit, and then take some elmer's glue to fill in areas where I cut too deep. After that, it fit perfectly fine, and I have no issues with it what-so-ever. Note that I am using a 3rd party charging cable, I am not sure if the original DK31 cable will fit without any modifications.
The case comes in black, white, and purple. I have attached the links to the case and the respective colors below, as well as pictures of my own. Pictures were taken with my sister's Nexus 5 on 4.4.2 Stock KitKat.
Black:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/metal-slim-bumper-frame-for-sony-xperia-z1-black-p41877.htm
White:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/metal-slim-bumper-frame-for-sony-xperia-z1-white-p41878.htm
Purple:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/metal-slim-bumper-frame-for-sony-xperia-z1-purple-p41879.htm
UPDATE: So I went ahead and removed the skinomi side guards, and the buttons are ever so slightly easier to press. The most noticable difference is the dedicated camera button, as it was extremely hard to push down all the way in order to launch the camera application, and use it to take images. I'm actually kind of glad that I took them off.
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One of the best reviews i have seem for this case! My friend actually just got this case today and had the same problem with the magnetic charging port. They should have checked that out prior to release XD. Anyways, Solid review. Thanks granted
kusanou said:
The case consists of plastic/TPU like frame with rubber going around it. The case was actually quite hard for me to put on, however, I think it might be because I have a skinomi full body protector on it, so it does take a bit of a push to get it in.
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Can you confirm whether this is the skinomi protector you have ?
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Another thing is, the power and volume buttons can be kind of hard to push, and the camera button especially, but once again, I have a protective skin on the inside, so it is harder for me than it may be for you if you do not have one on it.
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ok, this i was not expecting to hear. I figured since the buttons were there that it would be easier than cases that only had holes which means the button now sits flush with the case requiring a more conscious press. So when i saw a case that had rubber inserts i figured easier to push as they are sitting right on top of the real ones. I cant see why skinomi gets in the way of pressing buttons at all.
Why is it harder to push the buttons ? do the buttons not go in all the way, maybe they should have been a little more prominent.
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There is a nice grip to it, and there is alot of space between the rubber part of the case and the screen for you to set on the desk on the back or face-down, I even have a nillkin glass screen protector on the front, and it lies on its front side just fine.
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Prominent lip is apparent. Bu there is a strip there as well. So i guess the grip comes from the rubber on the edges. Would have preferred an all rubber grip.
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Now, the bad thing about this case is that my magnetic charging cable did not fit at all. I had no choice but to take a knife and cut off the sides, file them down a bit, and then take some elmer's glue to fill in areas where I cut too deep. After that, it fit perfectly fine, and I have no issues with it what-so-ever. Note that I am using a 3rd party charging cable, I am not sure if the original DK31 cable will fit without any modifications.
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You've done a good job going by your pictures, can hardly tell you've done any work on it.
i suppose the official DK31 requires much more room around the port to fit better.
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Can you confirm whether this is the skinomi protector you have ?
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Yes, that is what I have.
ok, this i was not expecting to hear. I figured since the buttons were there that it would be easier than cases that only had holes which means the button now sits flush with the case requiring a more conscious press. So when i saw a case that had rubber inserts i figured easier to push as they are sitting right on top of the real ones. I cant see why skinomi gets in the way of pressing buttons at all.
Why is it harder to push the buttons ? do the buttons not go in all the way, maybe they should have been a little more prominent.
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I attached a diagram I drew on how it works. The skinomi side guard kind of forces you to have to push a but more, that was already apparent for me for the volume and the camera shutter keys especially. I think that the bumper is also pushed out a bit more around the corners of the device, so the bumper isn't able to reach all the way, resulting in more of a need to push. The buttons on the bumper themselves are also feel a little hard as well, but I think that's just because of the side guard making me push more.
Prominent lip is apparent. Bu there is a strip there as well. So i guess the grip comes from the rubber on the edges. Would have preferred an all rubber grip.
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I guess so, personally I like it that way, but yes, the grip would be much better had it been all rubber.
You've done a good job going by your pictures, can hardly tell you've done any work on it.
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I guess I should have made it more clear that it was not the case that I had modified, but the cable. I will fix that in my post.
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I attached a diagram I drew on how it works. The skinomi side guard kind of forces you to have to push a but more, that was already apparent for me for the volume and the camera shutter keys especially.
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I did not realise the skinomi as you pictured it in the diagram could hold onto the buttons so much. How ? its just a bit of plastic with cutouts for the buttons to go through. Unless its so tight that the buttons face resistance going through. Skinomi must have contracted after you applied it so it literally grips the buttons tighter now.
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I think that the bumper is also pushed out a bit more around the corners of the device, so the bumper isn't able to reach all the way, resulting in more of a need to push. The buttons on the bumper themselves are also feel a little hard as well, but I think that's just because of the side guard making me push more.
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Would you consider removing the skinomi around the trim since you now have a bumper and you think skinomi is making it harder to operate.
kusanou said:
I guess so, personally I like it that way, but yes, the grip would be much better had it been all rubber.
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Looks attractive or you could say its trying to preserve the original looks.
kusanou said:
I guess I should have made it more clear that it was not the case that I had modified, but the cable. I will fix that in my post.
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Oh i must have missed that.
So...would you recommend this case ?
The ads always look a lot more attractive until somebody actually tries it and describes the experience.
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I did not realise the skinomi as you pictured it in the diagram could hold onto the buttons so much. How ? its just a bit of plastic with cutouts for the buttons to go through. Unless its so tight that the buttons face resistance going through. Skinomi must have contracted after you applied it so it literally grips the buttons tighter now.
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The buttons don't really face resistance, in fact, they have plenty of room to operate. The issue is that when you push your finger down on it, because of the skinomi, you need to push your finger further for the button to register, it has a similar feeling as to the aluminum bumper case where you have to kind of reach further in, if you get what I am saying.
Would you consider removing the skinomi around the trim since you now have a bumper and you think skinomi is making it harder to operate.
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It doesn't bother me all too much as to remove it, however, I feel like the skinomi may come off when I remove the case to insert the sim card next month, and I'll probably throw it away then.
Looks attractive or you could say its trying to preserve the original looks.
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That's kind of why I got this bumper in the first place.
So...would you recommend this case ?
The ads always look a lot more attractive until somebody actually tries it and describes the experience.
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As I keep using this bumper, I'm getting used to pushing the buttons, and I'm actually liking it more and more. Grip may be an issue for some, but for me the rubber on the front and back are just fine. So long as you don't need access to the microSD or SIM card slot all of the time, and are willing to modify your magnetic cable a bit, I would definitely recommend the case. I'm sure there may be some more favorable options out there in the future, or maybe even now, but right now this is the only case that I really like, I have access to what I need, and it looks good.
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The buttons don't really face resistance, in fact, they have plenty of room to operate. The issue is that when you push your finger down on it, because of the skinomi, you need to push your finger further for the button to register, it has a similar feeling as to the aluminum bumper case where you have to kind of reach further in, if you get what I am saying.
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Yes i do, you're saying skinomi is actually a lot thicker than it seems. This isn't apparent from the photo on their website. In fact i was wondering why would anyone pay so much when you could get a wet apply transparent protector for half that price. Well, sknimoi is prolly 2-3x thicker than the one i had in mind.
Skinomi I figured was good if you wanted a textured pattern rather than transparent. Now i realise since its so thick maybe its better than a thinner protector. though its overkill for the sides if you have a bumper.
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As I keep using this bumper, I'm getting used to pushing the buttons, and I'm actually liking it more and more. Grip may be an issue for some, but for me the rubber on the front and back are just fine. So long as you don't need access to the microSD or SIM card slot all of the time, and are willing to modify your magnetic cable a bit, I would definitely recommend the case. I'm sure there may be some more favorable options out there in the future, or maybe even now, but right now this is the only case that I really like, I have access to what I need, and it looks good.
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This case looked attractive and functional at the same time. It tries to preserve the looks and has rounded edges rather then being blocky.
I guess durability is the question, will it last and not break easily. Given a choice between this case & a no name tpu, this one looks like it can handle a little more impact.
Grip is something i'm not sure about, more is better than less. I have not figured out what the minimum amount of grip is. But i think the Z1as it is, offers little. Sony decided looks are more important. This is why i preferred the ZL to the Z just because it felt really secure in the hand due to the textured back.
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Yes i do, you're saying skinomi is actually a lot thicker than it seems. This isn't apparent from the photo on their website. In fact i was wondering why would anyone pay so much when you could get a wet apply transparent protector for half that price. Well, sknimoi is prolly 2-3x thicker than the one i had in mind.
Skinomi I figured was good if you wanted a textured pattern rather than transparent. Now i realise since its so thick maybe its better than a thinner protector. though its overkill for the sides if you have a bumper.
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It isn't all that thick, however, just thick enough for it to be kind of an issue. I will say though that the skinomi protector I have applied to the backside gets really greasy, even if my hands are relatively clean.
This case looked attractive and functional at the same time. It tries to preserve the looks and has rounded edges rather then being blocky.
I guess durability is the question, will it last and not break easily. Given a choice between this case & a no name tpu, this one looks like it can handle a little more impact.
Grip is something i'm not sure about, more is better than less. I have not figured out what the minimum amount of grip is. But i think the Z1as it is, offers little. Sony decided looks are more important. This is why i preferred the ZL to the Z just because it felt really secure in the hand due to the textured back.
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The lip on the back actually helps quite a bit with the grip, however, this is mostly in landscape mode if you're watching a movie or something. The sides are smooth, however, its not really slippery in any way, as the natural moisture of my hands create a sort of friction. I actually don't see myself dropping it due to it slipping out of my hands at all, this may sound weird, but with the friction, the plastic part actually feels grippier than the rubber part, even.
Nice review, I'm tempted to get it now... from the pictures it seems the case makes it look quite bulky overall?
How thick is it with the case compared to the naked phone?
Celeron787 said:
Nice review, I'm tempted to get it now... from the pictures it seems the case makes it look quite bulky overall?
How thick is it with the case compared to the naked phone?
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I actually have pretty small hands, so the Z1 without a case was already kind of big for me, and only slightly more with the case. Most of the bulk will come from the lip on the front and back of the case that keeps the screen/back from touching the surface of whatever you put the device on. Bulk on the sides isn't very much at all
UPDATE: So I went ahead and removed the skinomi side guards, and the buttons are ever so slightly easier to press. The most noticable difference is the dedicated camera button, as it was extremely hard to push down all the way in order to launch the camera application, and use it to take images. I'm actually kind of glad that I took them off.
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Already ordered the black one. Its coming from DHL.
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Submerge it on water to soften the connections.
Seriously though, just lay it down flat, place your fingertips beneath the edge closest to the buttons and lift up. Pops right off. Gets a bit easier as it breaks in. It's a sturdy bit of design.
TheRegular said:
Is there a right way to remove the official book cover from my 8.4? The thing is held real tight against my tablet, so a part of me is afraid I might rip something out by accident if I pull too hard. Even the official instruction sorta says not to?
http://i.imgur.com/Luna5Zw.jpg
^So what do I do?
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Best way I've found.
Close cover over tablet face. Don't close the magnetic flap.
lay the tab face down . Screen should be covered from step 1
Lift back flap
Place hand on back of tablet where you lifted flap.
light press now and pull up on flap.
should unsnap easy
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Best way I've found.
Close cover over tablet face. Don't close the magnetic flap.
lay the tab face down . Screen should be covered from step 1
Lift back flap
Place hand on back of tablet where you lifted flap.
light press now and pull up on flap.
should unsnap easy
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That's what worked for me. Just grab as close to the lift of the flap as possible.
So my G3's back cover was creaking when I held it with a tight grip. After some looking, I realized that it was due to a slightly loose fit of the battery.
To correct this, I decided to stick two thin (1 cm wide) pieces of paper on the side of the battery. I basically took the sticky portion of a sticky note and cut off the sticky part and stuck it onto the curved side of the battery.
This effectively stopped the creaking, but now I'm wondering if this practice is safe or not.
4ndroid99 said:
So my G3's back cover was creaking when I held it with a tight grip. After some looking, I realized that it was due to a slightly loose fit of the battery.
To correct this, I decided to stick two thin (1 cm wide) pieces of paper on the side of the battery. I basically took the sticky portion of a sticky note and cut off the sticky part and stuck it onto the curved side of the battery.
This effectively stopped the creaking, but now I'm wondering if this practice is safe or not.
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I don't think that would be a problem, but why the hell is your battery fitting loose?
But why are you squeezing it so hard you make it creak? It's a phone, not a hammer!
meyerweb said:
But why are you squeezing it so hard you make it creak? It's a phone, not a hammer!
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It doesn't require a hard squeeze. A slight gripping motion or a slight twist can cause creaking sounds that are easily heard.
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I don't think that would be a problem, but why the hell is your battery fitting loose?
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Some batteries just fit looser than the others. It's a selective problem, some ppl experience it and others don't.
4ndroid99 said:
So my G3's back cover was creaking when I held it with a tight grip. After some looking, I realized that it was due to a slightly loose fit of the battery.
To correct this, I decided to stick two thin (1 cm wide) pieces of paper on the side of the battery. I basically took the sticky portion of a sticky note and cut off the sticky part and stuck it onto the curved side of the battery.
This effectively stopped the creaking, but now I'm wondering if this practice is safe or not.
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Sounds fishy. Just get a replacement!
Why not use insulating tape?
I think a replacement battery do the trick.
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It doesn't require a hard squeeze. A slight gripping motion or a slight twist can cause creaking sounds that are easily heard.
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OK. I've never heard mine creak in normal use. I just squeezed it to see what would happen, and had to squeeze FAR harder than I would ever hold my phone to get very slight click. As for twisting a phone, any phone: DON'T DO THAT!
I hate the flap so I cut it off and mount the spen on the back with super glue lol
Edit: official glue at the middle. Much easier to hold and avoid rocking when unfold
the only problem with this setup would be that the phone cannot lie flat once unfoldid.
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the only problem with this setup would be that the phone cannot lie flat once unfoldid.
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i haven't glued SPen yet so still flat so far. May not use Spen at all. Only the back attached. WIll look for the front screen protector
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i haven't glued SPen yet so still flat so far. May not use Spen at all. Only the back attached. WIll look for the front screen protector
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Thanks ! i was wondering if you could glue the thin bracket alone , spen case can easily slide in and out.
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Thanks ! i was wondering if you could glue the thin bracket alone , spen case can easily slide in and out.
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I glue it to the middle now so easier to hold and avoid rocking when unfold. Yes you can glue the other alone but it will look a bit ugly (I did try before - thicker and without spen it does look beat up lol)
I recommend only cutting the top cover flap off and keeping the pen silo portion of the case where it is from factory. I did this today and really like it so far. Thickness of the phone stays the same when pocketed. The pen silo actually acts like a grip for your fingers when the phone is unfolded too
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I recommend only cutting the top cover flap off and keeping the pen silo portion of the case where it is from factory. I did this today and really like it so far. Thickness of the phone stays the same when pocketed. The pen silo actually acts like a grip for your fingers when the phone is unfolded too
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Can you put some photo's please?
rafik_wahby said:
Can you put some photo's please?
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This is what I mean by the pen silo being a grip for your fingers. Acts like a ledge of sorts in landscape orientation. Main problem of course is that when in folded orientation, the pen flaps around a bit - but it isn't as bad as I thought it'd be
Looks good.
Will the pen flaps scratch the screen?
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Looks good.
Will the pen flaps scratch the screen?
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Doubtful. The cover screen is gorilla glass and the inside of the case is micro fiber
I saw this on YouTube. Lol. I don't know what real reason to my the case like this. Nothing help.
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This is what I mean by the pen silo being a grip for your fingers. Acts like a ledge of sorts in landscape orientation. Main problem of course is that when in folded orientation, the pen flaps around a bit - but it isn't as bad as I thought it'd be
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I just did this. You solved 2 issues. 1-got rid of the flap and 2-gave support for holding while open. Great idea!
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I just did this. You solved 2 issues. 1-got rid of the flap and 2-gave support for holding while open. Great idea!
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Right! I've been pleasantly surprised just how well cutting the front flap off has worked out. Another plus is that this doesn't interfere with wireless charging. It's pretty comfortable holding the tablet with just my left hand now too
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This is what I mean by the pen silo being a grip for your fingers. Acts like a ledge of sorts in landscape orientation. Main problem of course is that when in folded orientation, the pen flaps around a bit - but it isn't as bad as I thought it'd be
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i did try that and the moving part killing me so i cut it off too lol. The spen for me in the middle of the hand when folded create better grip (same with unfold - not moving parts)
What glue did you use for this? I wonder if I could get the stylus to stick to the official silicone case...
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What glue did you use for this? I wonder if I could get the stylus to stick to the official silicone case...
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Just normal super glue at $.99 cent stores
I'm thinking of buying a stylus holder that you can buy and stick to just about anything. It would look and function just as similar. I hate this case but I'm not sure I want to destroy it yet. Having had a Mate 20 X I'm used to having the stylus separate. Actually still have the leather holder I bought for it.
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I'm thinking of buying a stylus holder that you can buy and stick to just about anything. It would look and function just as similar. I hate this case but I'm not sure I want to destroy it yet. Having had a Mate 20 X I'm used to having the stylus separate. Actually still have the leather holder I bought for it.
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I'm thinking of doing the same.
Here is what I did. What two pen holders off Amazon for like $15. They have adhesive that connects to any kind of plastic it won't work with metal for some reason. I also got the plastic case off of Amazon and I'm just using the back. It not only works and stays in it but it also wireless charges too even though it's held up slightly
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Here is what I did. What two pen holders off Amazon for like $15. They have adhesive that connects to any kind of plastic it won't work with metal for some reason. I also got the plastic case off of Amazon and I'm just using the back. It not only works and stays in it but it also wireless charges too even though it's held up slightly
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I'm doing something similar. I ordered a couple of these:
in-Line Multi Functional Foldable Stylus Pen Magnetic Holder Comparable with 1st & 2nd Gen, Keeps The Flatness, Supports 2nd Gen Pencil Wireless Charging (Black) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B097H5J78T/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_XP4TF2MJCCFYH0QK4250?psc=1
I liked the idea of one long pen holder instead of two small ones.
Also, if you check Amazon, those Ringke holders you have should be three for $10, not two for $15.