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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What holds the battery in place? The hard cover of the otterbox?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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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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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Now I'm sad. I thought this thread was about me for a second.
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prototype7 said:
Now I'm sad. I thought this thread was about me for a second.
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Lol
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umm wheres the finished part at lol
I don't get it.... it looks like you just hacked a case apart and glued it to the back cover. Am I missing something?
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Mad dash to get case done for my kid I'm doing another case for the rezound
U have to cut a little above lock tabs with dremel
I had a broken otterbox case with skin
Hack saw blade not really the right tool used what I had
I cut the back off and reglued all done with phone in case decal material stuck to extended battery door only down fall plastic welder gets really hot and wrinklers paint on door
Cut slits in the rubber cover place decal material paper glossy side up take rubber cover off cut paper to fit battery cover door glossy side up put rubber cover back get black silicone gasket maker fill in slits let sit wet finger and smooth out silicone on rubber cover
Hench the title prototype
More to follow when I have time
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One day I am going to get a CnC milling machine and make the dopest custom cases for any phone.
$40,000 machine to make cellphone cases okay
Wife won't let me get $65.00 dremel to properly mod cases I have.
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I'm confused on this one myself. You explained steps took, but what is the point of this mod to begin with? I've looked at the pics you provided several times and its just not coming together for me. Not trying to be rude in any way I just don't get it
I can dream, can't I?
If I had one of those I would probably find some time to fan parts for bikes the guys on my other forum... Uh oh.
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It looks like random pics of a jacked up battery door. What exactly did you change?
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It looks like random pics of a jacked up battery door. What exactly did you change?
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Otterbox defender case modded to fit extended battery.
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Otterbox defender case modded to fit extended battery.
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Clarification, thank you!
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I will be getting my 2000MAh battery next week or the week after and I wanted some case suggestions. Right now I am using the case mate barely there but obviously that won't fit round it.
I want something that feels nice, made of plastic but feels sort of rubbery (like Barely There) and isn't over $20 Australian.
Thanks guys!
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Is it regular size battery or bigger ?
Go get a Capdase Alumor Case Jacket. It fits perfectly with the bulkier 2000mah battery.
Actually, I am using both now
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Im using casemate tough and its a tight fit but does the job. Keeps the phone protected!
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Is it regular size battery or bigger ?
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If t was regular size I would keep the same case as I am using now!
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If t was regular size I would keep the same case as I am using now!
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Nope it is not the same, it is slightly bigger. If you have a full on case, it might not fit sadly.
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The S2, sinks a little bit in the back to make it feel thinner. With the 2000 mAh battery, that makes the back area level with the top area of the phone (where the camera is). It'll fit in virtually any case.
Trident Aegis case fits well and is rubbery edged. Might be a bit more than $20 Aus. though.
I am debating which color to go with... I have a blue one right now, but I might switch to White. Also, I want to dedicated this thread to a pictures of cases (with your device installed)
Me n my ladys otterbox defender
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How's the quality of the silicone on the defender I had one on my iphone and the silicone started to rip after a month. Have they improved the quality cause that case looks amazing and I might have to get it.
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Yea otterbox made a huge improvement on the rubber. Its alot harder dosent bend and keeps its shape. Ive taken it off a few times and its stilk really tight.
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Ballistic SG Maxx.... Also have the black/pink but no pics.
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Otterbox defender in atomic
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Trident Aegis case. Excellent protection and quality. I'd still prefer it in black/black but I bought the phone with it.
My Hyperion Honeycomb case
Cool thread
Here is my seido surface blue case:
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Here is my s3 with seidio surface in blue with a Samsung desktop dock.
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I really like those seido cases! And how well does those charging dock work?
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How does the Seidio cases stack up with the Otter? I bought the Otter this past weekend at BB for $49.99. Kinda steep. Just want a fair compairson of the two incase I want to return and get the other and save a few $$.
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I really like those seido cases! And how well does those charging dock work?
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The Samsung dock that I use is the multimedia desktop dock it has audio out. I use it every night to charge my phone. I like the Seidio case for how slim it is it gives some good protection without adding a lot of bulk. That s3 retains its slim feeling with the Seidio case IMOP. For me the Sedio case and the dock are a great combo.
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How does the Seidio cases stack up with the Otter? I bought the Otter this past weekend at BB for $49.99. Kinda steep. Just want a fair compairson of the two incase I want to return and get the other and save a few $$.
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The Seidio if you are comparing it to the defender it does nit give as much protection but it is way thinner. If you are compering it to the commuter it with give about the same level of protection but with a slimmer profile.
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Here is my case. I am using a Blue aluminum back with a Green metal bumper case. I like the two-tone look.
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Here is my case. I am using a Blue aluminum back with a Green metal bumper case. I like the two-tone look.
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Cool look!
Case I got for 1¢
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Here is mine. SGP Neo Hybrid case
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Case I got for 1¢
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Did you get the blurrycam fere with this case?
Roco91, can I have that wallpaper, please?
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
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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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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
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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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