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Bumper case

I know that this topic has been discussed before so sorry for a repeat thread but has anyone discovered a bumper case yet for our phone or perhaps tried out a case for a different phone that fits ours?
Perhaps if we get enough people we can contact sgp about making their neo hybrid ex case for the e4gt..
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Look on ebay or google it. their are literally thousands of different bumpers for the e4gt
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Ebay does in fact have bumper cases, but none with an open back.
Modifying (cutting out the back) the existing ones from what I understand makes the surrounding edges loose.

their are a bunch on ebay that do have the back cut out cant remember who the seller/manufacturer is though. I think this is one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Smoke-Black...ccessories&hash=item35b7e3ef5a#ht_4330wt_1185

flight01 said:
their are a bunch on ebay that do have the back cut out cant remember who the seller/manufacturer is though. I think this is one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Smoke-Black...ccessories&hash=item35b7e3ef5a#ht_4330wt_1185
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If you happen to spot them please post the link. I've looked high & low & cannot find them for the E4GT.
The link you posted has the smoke backing.

I have yet to see a bumper case despite searching ebay and Google... Maybe I'm just missing them?
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Czarnickoli said:
I have yet to see a bumper case despite searching ebay and Google... Maybe I'm just missing them?
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Ebay has them but again all of them have a backing
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l2736&_nkw=bumper+case+samsung+epic+touch

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Ebay has them but again all of them have a backing
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l2736&_nkw=bumper+case+samsung+epic+touch
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I've got three of these (there as cheap as 3.50 shipped if you dig), the green/clear, black/clear and a frost/frost. I've got a white/clear on the way for my white ET4G. I like them personally. Not exactly like the iPhone bumper cases but close enough.

Pictures speak volumes. Can take more if wanted/needed of the other colors.
Epic Touch 4G by kcsquid, on Flickr
Epic Touch 4G by kcsquid, on Flickr

They actually look pretty good in the photos. How is it for keeping the phone thin?
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That case looks amazing. Just what I was looking for. But when I search on Ebay all of them have a back to them, it seems like your case is the bumper only. I can't find one like yours anywhere on Ebay. Help please

Czarnickoli said:
They actually look pretty good in the photos. How is it for keeping the phone thin?
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Seems fine to me, then again I've only had my ET4G since 1/8 and I came from an Evo with a tumor (extended battery) so ANYTHING would seem thin to me.
jnguyen12 said:
That case looks amazing. Just what I was looking for. But when I search on Ebay all of them have a back to them, it seems like your case is the bumper only. I can't find one like yours anywhere on Ebay. Help please
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I'm at work which blocks ebay links but most of the links in this thread point to a version of the case I have. When I get home later (or my notebook at lunch) I can post a link to the exact auction for my green case.

So is that the one with the clear back? If so you can't even tell, it looks like it has an open back.

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So is that the one with the clear back? If so you can't even tell, it looks like it has an open back.
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It is the one with the clear back. I'll get a picture of it off the phone to hopefully capture better how clear it is. In person you can tell its there but IMHO it looks very nice and clean.

Here is a link to the green bumper case I have pictured.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEON-GREEN-...NG-EPIC-4G-TOUCH-D710-PROTECTOR-/400250640556
The attached hopefully gives a better idea of how "clear" the back plastic is. I personally like the added protection for the camera went setting the phone down on a table.

Can you take pictures of the sides please I want to see how it covers the volume and power buttons.

Hope these help, kind of hard to get decent pictures that close without a macro lens.
I should mention that I personally have no trouble with button usage on this case. Though truth be told I've had this type of case on my phone since I walked out of the Sprint store with it.
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What are the odds that I could remove the back of it without compromising the integrity of it?? In your opinion..
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Czarnickoli said:
What are the odds that I could remove the back of it without compromising the integrity of it?? In your opinion..
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I honestly have no idea.
Totally taking a guess I FEEL it would loose quite a bit of integrity. While the back is sturdy I can bend it if pushed hard enough. The TPU/Gel/Candy 'bumper' i feel wouldn't have anything to pull it back together and would likely loose shape over time. Then again that whole last bit is my opinion and me more or less talking out my ass. For about or less than 4 bucks shipped I'd say its worth ordering one and giving it a shot if you're really curious about it.
Good luck!

KCs2k said:
Hope these help, kind of hard to get decent pictures that close without a macro lens. View attachment 871261View attachment 871263
I should mention that I personally have no trouble with button usage on this case. Though truth be told I've had this type of case on my phone since I walked out of the Sprint store with it.
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Thank-you. I'm gonna order a black one.

Genuine Samsung Galaxy S3 Flip Cover Video Review

Genuine Samsung S3 Cover / Case Part No - EFC-1G6FBECSTD
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As always any feedback is more than welcome

Good point someone just made, you can't see the LED for notifications.
Not a major thing for me but it maybe for some people.

It also makes using the camera a bit of a pain. Useful for proping up the phone though.

Shug69 said:
It also makes using the camera a bit of a pain. Useful for proping up the phone though.
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Yeah I agree. Not my kind of case tbf but as it's a genuine product I thought I'd review it. My favorite case so far is a case from tech21
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Like the fit, but blocking the led and awkward way you'd have to use camera make it a no go.
great review though.

onmike said:
Like the fit, but blocking the led and awkward way you'd have to use camera make it a no go.
great review though.
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Cheers. Too many downsides to make it the case for me but they are very popular with S3 owners.
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Cost too much and doesn't hold anything else.

ReggieTee said:
Cost too much and doesn't hold anything else.
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I don't mind the not holding anything side of things but they are expensive. You can tell it is a very high quality case though.
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Those of you moaning about the led being covered just leave the cover open when on a desk!
As for the video, the screen turns off when your on a call anyway......
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Lennyuk said:
Those of you moaning about the led being covered just leave the cover open when on a desk!
As for the video, the screen turns off when your on a call anyway......
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Yeah I'm aware the proximity sensor turns the screen off when it's by the side of your face but I thought it was worth pointing out it still works with the case.
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Hello everyone,
I'm using the flip cover on my S3 and is exactly what i wanted. The only problem is the led being covered, so, i used a tool that i have to make holes on belts to make one on the cover and now is perfect for me.
See the pic below. The cover is very hard, i had to make a lot of "force" to make the hole.

ClyssaN said:
Hello everyone,
I'm using the flip cover on my S3 and is exactly what i wanted. The only problem is the led being covered, so, i used a tool that i have to make holes on belts to make one on the cover and now is perfect for me.
See the pic below. The cover is very hard, i had to make a lot of "force" to make the hole.
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Looks like a good job. Nice work. I'm surprised Samsung didn't put the hole there in the first place
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ClyssaN said:
Hello everyone,
See the pic below. The cover is very hard, i had to make a lot of "force" to make the hole.
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i hope samsung will use that idea in it's further flip cases...

pm007 said:
i hope samsung will use that idea in it's further flip cases...
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I doubt they will but I think it would increase sales as a lot of people have pointed out the issue. I can't see how they can solve the issue of using the camera though.

Can someone that owns this case answer me this;
Is this cover protective for the screen in a case of a fall? I mean does it "lock" in place over the screen? If you turn it upside down for example, the flip opens?
I believe its the most basic thing that should be answered (if it does not protect the screen its useless) and no one in any review does this simple test.

palamosteliaro said:
Can someone that owns this case answer me this;
Is this cover protective for the screen in a case of a fall? I mean does it "lock" in place over the screen? If you turn it upside down for example, the flip opens?
I believe its the most basic thing that should be answered (if it does not protect the screen its useless) and no one in any review does this simple test.
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Sorry I thought it was clear, no it doesn't lock to the screen so it dropped it could easily flap open.

ive pre ordered the case as its not out in australia yet, i should be getting it next week. never really thought about the camera and stuff until you guys mentioned it. ive used pu leather flip cases before and havnt really found it a problem. hopefully ill enjoy it as much i planned to. i love the looks and quality of the case, ive paid $39 aus for this product. cant wait..

ClyssaN said:
Hello everyone,
I'm using the flip cover on my S3 and is exactly what i wanted. The only problem is the led being covered, so, i used a tool that i have to make holes on belts to make one on the cover and now is perfect for me.
See the pic below. The cover is very hard, i had to make a lot of "force" to make the hole.
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I have the said tool, I may attempt the same

As2O said:
ive pre ordered the case as its not out in australia yet, i should be getting it next week. never really thought about the camera and stuff until you guys mentioned it. ive used pu leather flip cases before and havnt really found it a problem. hopefully ill enjoy it as much i planned to. i love the looks and quality of the case, ive paid $39 aus for this product. cant wait..
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I'm sure you'll love it. I always end up buying a few cases for my phones and cameras anyway lol
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I got one of these a couple of weeks back for my device. I found it was rather annoying having to hold it at an awkward angle when on the phone. I wish they'd made it flip up or down instead of to the side. It also means you can't hold it very well with your left hand either, as it adds even more width on to the device!
I've switched to a skin thingy now instead, even though it leaves the screen open to damage. I'm still looking to get some kind of plastic cover I can use with the skin I've got though.

Anyone try this case? Frosted clear case with black rim?

I see many variants of this and was wondering if anyone has tried it. if so can you let me know your thoughts? Maybe some photos of the phone with the case. I am really thinking of getting it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-HTC-One...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item5655a73ade
Thanks!

joshuadjohnson22 said:
I see many variants of this and was wondering if anyone has tried it. if so can you let me know your thoughts? Maybe some photos of the phone with the case. I am really thinking of getting it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-HTC-One...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item5655a73ade
Thanks!
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No but looks pretty darn nice , i'm waiting for three cases should be here all this week , Incipio CF Black, Cruzerlite xda, Poetic the newer model, the one you reference looks allot like the poetic one .........its cheep enough i might as well add it too the list , lol but if you beet me too it maybe show some pics and your thoughts ....thanks.....:good:

Philly Jim said:
No but looks pretty darn nice , i'm waiting for three cases should be here all this week , Incipio CF Black, Cruzerlite xda, Poetic the newer model, the one you reference loks alot like the poetic one .........its cheep enough i might as well add it too the list , lol but if you beet me too it maybe show some pics and your thoughts ....thanks.....:good:
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Will do, first person to get it post

I'm using one that's nearly identical --
http://www.amazon.com/Cimo-Hybrid-H...8&qid=1368653617&sr=1-4&keywords=cimo+htc+one
I like it! Simple, doesn't add much bulk. Only issue with it is the volume rocker is covered up by a harder rubber material, so there is no longer any tactile feedback with presses.

azalex86 said:
I'm using one that's nearly identical --
http://www.amazon.com/Cimo-Hybrid-H...8&qid=1368653617&sr=1-4&keywords=cimo+htc+one
I like it! Simple, doesn't add much bulk. Only issue with it is the volume rocker is covered up by a harder rubber material, so there is no longer any tactile feedback with presses.
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sweet, can you post real life pictures?

joshuadjohnson22 said:
sweet, can you post real life pictures?
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Sure thing, as soon as I get home tonight (~3 hours from now)

joshuadjohnson22 said:
sweet, can you post real life pictures?
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Sorry for the delay -- had last minute stuff that took a bit longer than expected.
Power button is completely exposed, so no IR issues.

azalex86 said:
Sorry for the delay -- had last minute stuff that took a bit longer than expected.
Power button is completely exposed, so no IR issues.
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Hey whats with that silver case lazy lex case Draco??

Paleryder said:
Hey whats with that silver case lazy lex case Draco??
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Yup! It's getting returned though, please see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273662

azalex86 said:
Yup! It's getting returned though, please see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273662
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potential alternative to the Cimo case:
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Premi...TF8&qid=1368729144&sr=8-2&keywords=supcase+m7
considering ordering b/c that price and prime is too good to pass up

I got the case and love it, it is nice. I don't feel the need to post pics because it was already been done. I recommend it
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aluminum & carbon fiber luxury case

Just stumbled upon this on ebay already ordered mine will upload pics as soon as i get it.
i got the black back and silver frame
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Alum...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3f2750f1db

Look nice. Waiting for your review.
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so i kept a lookout and found another one from the same company. really nice cases here
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Delu...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item2ec94ad39a

johnnyboyya said:
Just stumbled upon this on ebay already ordered mine will upload pics as soon as i get it.
i got the black back and silver frame
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Alum...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3f2750f1db
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Got this case in all silver and all black. Both look very girly with the studs on the side. It's a nice case, but it was way too flashy.

deliciousj said:
Got this case in all silver and all black. Both look very girly with the studs on the side. It's a nice case, but it was way too flashy.
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Does it affects the phone signal ?

2 things:
1) Phone signal. Both CF and AL are NOT RF transparent.
2) IR blaster. It's covered.
That is all.

Dam, i thought it might but i really liked the look of it can u up a pic or 2?
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johnnyboyya said:
Dam, i thought it might but i really liked the look of it can u up a pic or 2?
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This in theory. I don't have the case. All I'm saying is, unless the people who designed this case are absolute genii, this case is either a) going to have signal issues or b) be made out of materials other than just CF and AL.

Just recieved mine today, the red with black back, im not keen as it makes the phone look quite big, reception wise i didnt keep it on long enough to fully tell, but it did knock a bar off my reception, also ir/power button is metal so ir blaster will not work with case on.
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jadaress1 said:
Just recieved mine today, the red with black back, im not keen as it makes the phone look quite big, reception wise i didnt keep it on long enough to fully tell, but it did knock a bar off my reception, also ir/power button is metal so ir blaster will not work with case on.
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Damn I was about to buy this case too, good thing I checked xda first =\

well reception sucks
HiddenSanctum said:
Damn I was about to buy this case too, good thing I checked xda first =\
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good thing you didn't buy it, it looks amazing the bad things are,
its incredibly bulky and very bad reception
i usually had 1-2 bars at home not good reception but something.
NOW i have completely no reception. I'm not using this case. it is completely horrible for me.
I even researched online where the antenna of the phone is and the whole back is an antenna, but because of the case all the antennas are touching each other.
Like this phone has the same issue as the iphone 4 (bad grip) signal issue. not complaining i love the phone more then any other phone out there. just with it had better reception or i had better reception at home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6cqP7rm58g

johnnyboyya said:
good thing you didn't buy it, it looks amazing the bad things are,
its incredibly bulky and very bad reception
i usually had 1-2 bars at home not good reception but something.
NOW i have completely no reception. I'm not using this case. it is completely horrible for me.
I even researched online where the antenna of the phone is and the whole back is an antenna, but because of the case all the antennas are touching each other.
Like this phone has the same issue as the iphone 4 (bad grip) signal issue. not complaining i love the phone more then any other phone out there. just with it had better reception or i had better reception at home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6cqP7rm58g
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Its all because of the metal body...sadly we can't defy Physics

Looks fancy! Wait for review too.
johnnyboyya said:
Just stumbled upon this on ebay already ordered mine will upload pics as soon as i get it.
i got the black back and silver frame
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Alum...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3f2750f1db
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The back cover look too shiny for me, but look forward to seeing your review on metal bumper.

I had some ebay bucks so I grabbed one I will post some pics when i get it and post a review.

DO NOT BUY THIS CASE! I just got mine and it just feels cheap, the "carbon fiber" backing is not good, but I would say the worst part is the chrome sides, if they just left it all one color and didn't have the "bling" studs on the case it would be much better. Also doesn't help as soon as I out it on just for kick my reception tanked. Stay far away, I'm glad I just spend some spare eBay bucks on it and not any money.

Thanks for that I was just about to buy one as well.

In addition to the signal issue and the IR blaster being covered, there may be a third problem -- the noise-cancellation microphone hole on the right upper corner of the back is covered by the case. This will very likely affect the clarity of voice, as the noise cancellation mechanism is impaired.

EK For HTC ONE M7 Aluminum Metal Bumper Case Frame Luxury 0.6mm Metal Ultra Thin Slim

Just got this a couple days ago. It's great but don't know yet how well it holds up. I think it may be messing with my reception but I still need to test it out some more.
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The price is great...although I'm curious how much it affects signal. If it's only a few dBm I'd probably buy one.
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What does the packaging come with btw? You have pictures please?
This is what i found about it on signal in another thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44896777&postcount=184
Because I really wanna get this and pair it up with a full body protector.

aljr1021 said:
What does the packaging come with btw? You have pictures please?
This is what i found about it on signal in another thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44896777&postcount=184
Because I really wanna get this and pair it up with a full body protector.
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Would've been better if the tests were done on radio, not wi-fi.

bigballa said:
Just got this a couple days ago. It's great but don't know yet how well it holds up. I think it may be messing with my reception but I still need to test it out some more.
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Any updated opinions? Does the charging connector fit into the phone okay with it on?
By the way, is yours the grey color?