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Question for those with a white 2000mah official extended battery
I received mine today from Amazon. and the top part of the new backing didn't clip into the phone. I've sent it back for a replacement. My question is, has anyone experienced this before or was I just unlucky and got a faulty cover? I have the I9100p (the NFC) model and was wondering if there is a compatibility issue?
Many thanks!
Hi,
Had exactly the same issue - I also have the 9100P and the back cover is slightly changed from the 9100 , the tabs on it are deeper and the extended back will not fit correctly.
I have yet to find an extended battery designed for the 9100P , ebay , amazon etc all sell the standard one. . .
I have also found that the phone does not fit well in all cases - again the back appears to be very slightly deeper??
Sorry cant be more helpful. .
All the best
Antony
antonyjcross said:
Hi,
Had exactly the same issue - I also have the 9100P and the back cover is slightly changed from the 9100 , the tabs on it are deeper and the extended back will not fit correctly.
I have yet to find an extended battery designed for the 9100P , ebay , amazon etc all sell the standard one. . .
I have also found that the phone does not fit well in all cases - again the back appears to be very slightly deeper??
Sorry cant be more helpful. .
All the best
Antony
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thanks for the reply matey
looks like ill have to cancel the order for the extended battery
extended battery that makes the back of the phone flat without that curve?,i hear some have their clips at different positions, i dont know why samsung did this, i havent brought one due to this.
I bought the Andina battery 2000 maH and it works just as well as well as the Samsung and same size as original
I know there are a few people having problems with the fit of the new back cover for the extended battery but here's how i solved my problem.
I don't know about anyone else but my original battery cover actually fits although it is tight and there is a ridge in the back of the cover because of the thickness of the bigger battery. I got round this by using a nail file to file down the thicker plastic end caps at the top and bottom so they are flush with the thickness of the actual battery body i also rounded off the sharp edges. it doesn't give you much maybe just 1mm but it's enough to get a decent fit.
i hope i've explained that ok
pics? what to file?
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pics? what to file?
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Hold the battery side on you can see the top and the bottom plastic ends are just a little thicker than the battery body, they are the places to file but don't go mad. You'll only get about a millimeter but it's all you need. I've done it on my black i9100 and my daughters white one although the black battery cover is a little more flexible and easier to get on.
I have a similar problem with the black extended battery back cover I bought for my Orange I9100P. I got it from Amazon UK and I got a Korean NFC battery but the back cover from the UK battery just doesn’t snap in properly.
The bottom left just won’t snap in for some reason. The strange thing is that my mother has a SG2 from O2 the I9100 version and it fits perfectly into that phone. Is there a difference between the two models or is it a manufacturing fault with my phone? Should I send it back to Amazon for a replacement or should I be sending the phone back?
I have two pictures with the back cover on my phone, one with me pressing it down and the other with it loose but I'm not allowed to link to URLs yet. So if you want to see them go to imgur with this after the .com a/kaflG
this is the same as me it wont snap on right, i have even shaved the bits on the back off and still wont fit in right or the bottom left to.
i tried bending it a bit as well with still same of not fitting in right
I have i9100 and my girlfriend the i9100p.
I use the official extended battery and it stays on but not perfect. It does not fully snap on at the top.
It will not stay on at all on i9100p so I don't think there is a fault at all here it just seems that the p is slightly different for some reason and the back covers provided with the larger battery are just not that well made.
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i've bought mine from samsung mobile store. No problem at all and fits perfectly
I bought mine @Amazon.
Fits just perfect
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I may be wrong but I heard that the battery of the i9100p hosts the antenna of the NFC. Hence the different size with the i9100.
So, appart from your problem, changing the battery will mean that your NFC won't work anymore.
Hey XDA
I just got my Z1S today and have had a hard time finding accessories made for it versus the Z1. If you run across anything please post it here and I'll update the OP.
Thank you!
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Hey XDA
I just got my Z1S today and have had a hard time finding accessories made for it versus the Z1. If you run across anything please post it here and I'll update the OP.
Thank you!
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I thought the Z1 and the Z1s are pretty much the same phone. Just called Z1s in the state for T-mobile. Z1 accessories should works on the Z1s I believe. Anyway congrats on the phone. Just got myself an unlocked international Z1 as well.
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I thought the Z1 and the Z1s are pretty much the same phone. Just called Z1s in the state for T-mobile. Z1 accessories should works on the Z1s I believe. Anyway congrats on the phone. Just got myself an unlocked international Z1 as well.
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The Z1s' dimensions are slightly different and the headphone port is centered on the phone. I think the buttons may be slightly different as well.
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The Z1s' dimensions are slightly different and the headphone port is centered on the phone. I think the buttons may be slightly different as well.
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Yes they are, not sure if I'm correct but the charger and micro sim are in different locations.
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Also another big problem for us Z1s owners is that the camera and proximity sensors changed places. This means that any screen protector will more than likely cover the proximity sensor rending it useless.
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Yes they are, not sure if I'm correct but the charger and micro sim are in different locations.
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So we Z1S owners are naked without screen protectors or cases in the meantime?
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TMO has a few options for now. I picked up a Tech21 impact ology case. They also have a bodyglove case. I'll take pics when I get home.
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I'm trying to find the correct official magnetic dock. Either sony hasn't released information on it yet or the Z1 dock (DK31) should be compatible. Can anyone confirm the dock situation for the Z1s?
My phones are around water a lot, and take a lot of abuse, so I wanted a well padded one. To use standard Z1 gear, I had to make several modifications to the case and screen protector:
Screen protector is a NuShield DayVue (for excellent visibility in sunlight). I used a hole punch for the FF camera and proximity sensor.
The case needed holes drilled for the headphone jack and the rear microphone. The sides needed cutting for the USB charging port and/or a magnetic charging cable, which needs to be inserted with the logo up and cable leading down (pins are different sizes) I haven't had much luck with the charging cable so far. I couldn't find a strap that would fit the strap hole, but used a few rounds of 50# test monofilament to make a loop for a neck strap. It's not the neatest job, but it has already saved the day a couple of times!
I have two docks on order, but haven't received them yet.
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I'm trying to find the correct official magnetic dock. Either sony hasn't released information on it yet or the Z1 dock (DK31) should be compatible. Can anyone confirm the dock situation for the Z1s?
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Any international Z1 dock should work as long as its the open ended type. The only difference in size between the z1 and the z1s is length (z1s slightly taller).
Now, where can we get a tempered glass protector? My biggest concern with all these carrier variants is the lack of aftermarket accessory support!
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So we Z1S owners are naked without screen protectors or cases in the meantime?
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I believe that the Z1s a screen protector already on it when we purchased it. If you look closely at the edge, you can just barely make out that there's one on it. It's not exactly a scratch proof one though, but for now it'll do. There's one on the back as well.
Also, for those who want screen protectors, I've personally used XtremeGuard in the past. They're a little like Skinomi but cheaper. I bought 2 full body ones for the Z1s for like $1. Just use the 90off2 code.
http://www.xtremeguard.com/Sony-Xperia-Z1S-Screen-Protectors-p/sonxprz1sxgrds.htm
I also ordered a Z1 (International) case for my Z1s. Will report back if it fits correctly. It's an all aluminum case, really hoping it fits. The headphone jack won't be a big deal since I can just drill another whole. Not a big deal that there are 2 holes on the top. If you want to check the case out, I thought it looked pretty nice:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/28120304162...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Appogee said:
I believe that the Z1s a screen protector already on it when we purchased it. If you look closely at the edge, you can just barely make out that there's one on it. It's not exactly a scratch proof one though, but for now it'll do. There's one on the back as well.
Also, for those who want screen protectors, I've personally used XtremeGuard in the past. They're a little like Skinomi but cheaper. I bought 2 full body ones for the Z1s for like $1. Just use the 90off2 code.
http://www.xtremeguard.com/Sony-Xperia-Z1S-Screen-Protectors-p/sonxprz1sxgrds.htm
I also ordered a Z1 (International) case for my Z1s. Will report back if it fits correctly. It's an all aluminum case, really hoping it fits. The headphone jack won't be a big deal since I can just drill another whole. Not a big deal that there are 2 holes on the top. If you want to check the case out, I thought it looked pretty nice:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/28120304162...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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I am pretty sure that case will not work since our headphone port is in a different location.
I ended up over paying for a Body Glove case with kick stand at the T-Mobile store. With the lack of selection available I needed to pull the trigger quickly because I already got some hairline scratches in the back.
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I recently lost my Z1
I got a nexus 5
My girlfriend got a Z1S from T-Mobile yesterday
Tonight I will give her my two official sony docks, extra screen protectors, USB pogo pin, and a case( with the top exposed so headphone thing shouldn't matter)
I will test out and report back and incompatibilities or if it is all okay.
by the way the Z1S for TMO does NOT come with the DK31 charging dock like the unlocked Z1 did
stealthj said:
I recently lost my Z1
I got a nexus 5
My girlfriend got a Z1S from T-Mobile yesterday
Tonight I will give her my two official sony docks, extra screen protectors, USB pogo pin, and a case( with the top exposed so headphone thing shouldn't matter)
I will test out and report back and incompatibilities or if it is all okay.
by the way the Z1S for TMO does NOT come with the DK31 charging dock like the unlocked Z1 did
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Yeah, I was sad it didn't come with the dock OR headphones.
Clownzer said:
I am pretty sure that case will not work since our headphone port is in a different location.
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Again, as I mentioned, I'm not too worried about the headphone jack area. I'd just end up drilling a hole myself. I'm more concerned about how the Z1s is slightly longer than the Z1.
I contacted dbrand and they'll be making nice skins for the Z1/Z1S! Proof
stealthj said:
I recently lost my Z1
I got a nexus 5
My girlfriend got a Z1S from T-Mobile yesterday
Tonight I will give her my two official sony docks, extra screen protectors, USB pogo pin, and a case( with the top exposed so headphone thing shouldn't matter)
I will test out and report back and incompatibilities or if it is all okay.
by the way the Z1S for TMO does NOT come with the DK31 charging dock like the unlocked Z1 did
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Does the z1 Charging dock works with the z1s?
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Does the z1 Charging dock works with the z1s?
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I'd like to know this as well. I would think so but don't wanna spend the 40 bucks till I know for sure.
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Ibkevin said:
I'd like to know this as well. I would think so but don't wanna spend the 40 bucks till I know for sure.
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I've tried two Sony charging cables and two generic docks, and while they "fit", and do show that they are charging, after twenty minutes or so, I get the same error message, saying that the battery is discharging faster than the charger can keep up. (I've also tried the usb cable in several different AC>USB plugs and with a PC... No luck with any of them. YMMV
Hello all,
the guys from Rhinosheild launched a new product on Kickstarter. Currently it's only for IPhone but if we gather some people around here, they might do a bumber for our Z3C, too!
Anyone interested? Just post here and let me know if you would want it or why not!
If you want to know more about the bumber just look at their Kickstarter page:
https://www.kickstarter.com/project...sh-guard-slim-impact-bumper-for-iph?ref=users
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Just a small side note:
adamk7 said:
Guys, posting here that "you would like this too" accomplishes nothing.
If you want to see this made, email them at [email protected], they're recording the number of requests they get.
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The preorder started! Let's get it funded!
http://www.evolutivelabs.com/pages/crashguard-sony-z3-compact
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Yes please.
Do it!
If they cover the flaps, yes!
Count me in!
Bring it on! :good:
Fantastic! Please, cover all flaps area leaving accessible only the magnetic connector.
@heavyhms
That's actually a great idea. I like it
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Looks great but I'm not interested unless the bumper becomes a case for the back too - remember my phone is MADE OF GLASS what use is a bumper when the back is exposed (and I'm not going to class a *stick on* film as a suitable protection for the rear)
techguyone said:
Looks great but I'm not interested unless the bumper becomes a case for the back too - remember my phone is MADE OF GLASS what use is a bumper when the back is exposed (and I'm not going to class a *stick on* film as a suitable protection for the rear)
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I've already asked about this. Had the same idea. I would like it optimal and the user should be able to add or remove it when he likes to.
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"cover all flaps" +1
I'll by it :good:
Problem with makers is they're looking for volumes which is why you see gazzilions of things for iPhones & Samsung galaxies, which all sell by the boatload. Lower volume selling devices don't get a look in.
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Fantastic! Please, cover all flaps area leaving accessible only the magnetic connector.
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and headphone jack please. I'm interested. I already have placed order for front and back rhino shield so a bumber would complete the set nicely.
+1 "cover all flaps"
but it should be magnetic charger compatible... :good:
I would love one as well. With just headphone and magnetic ports exposed.
Same here, I saw that the other day and thought it was a shame they didn't make one for the Z3c. So yes definitely would be interested if like the others said before me it has the jack and the magnetic port accessible.
Yep me too, as others have said, keep it covered, and just expose the magnetic port , there seems to be no good cases made for this phone.
If they had one of these for the z3c, I would buy it in a heartbeat. Cover everything except the headphone port (even the mag port if that's what's needed to make this structurally sound). Popping off the bumper at night to charge wouldn't bother me a bit.
I've just emailed them about it, see if I get a response...
Yessssss! Do it! Thank you for taking the action ?
Hey guys!
I'm going to buy Sony Xperia Z1 Compact soon. I felt in love with this phone as I don't like having a brick in my pocket.
I want to buy some accesories in the same time as the phone so I'm thinking about them right now and have some questions.
I would like to buy some case for it and also a tempered glass screen protector. (maybe it's too much but even if it's quite cheap for me - special mobile op offert - I still want to not damage it very fast.) My current phone is Xperia Arc (have it for 2+ years now ) it is awesome but now too laggy and have cracks everywhere..
So can someone give me a hand with choosing accesories? Will they work fine etc.
What I would like to buy and what I found.
- magnetic charger (http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/3x-xperia-z3-z3-compact-z2-magnetic-charging-cables-black-p49789.htm - it says its for z2/z3 but was under z1c section.. )
- case (http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/flexiframe-hybrid-sony-xperia-z1-compact-fusion-case-black-p46817.htm - think it is alright)
- tempered glass screen protector ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Sony-Xp...Tempered-Glass-Screen-Protector-/151238961204 )
So I'll be greatfull is someone will give an opinion on these products or suggest better one.
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My other question is - Are there any must have mods, things I'll want to install ( or apps) ?
I'm sure I'll get rid of these on screen buttons and replace them with gestures.
Should I install a rom or stick with fabric android ? If yes which one ?
Thanks you very much for reading and for any tips!
And please bare with my english its late and I'm not a native
For the products:
- Magnetic charger: A good way of charging the Z1c. But you should really invest some money in this one. I bought 2 cheap ones and it took like 8 hours to charge my phone. I don't have a link to my current one now. It still charges slower than micro USB though. The link you posted seems to be a quality product. At least its expensive But be aware that it might still charge your phone slower than your average micro USB.
Also: magnetic chargers are not made for charging the phone while using it. If you get a call and your phone is on the magnetic charger it will definitely disconnect. So its more a product for charging the Z1c over night.
- Case: Not a fan of cases AT ALL for this phone. Like you said - The main focus of the Z1c is that it is compact. A case ruins that for me. As to your choice: Be careful. The plastic back of such cases scratches REALLY easy. So like after 2 weeks of use you will have a milky back on your phone due to scratches.
Source: had the same one once - threw it away after 2 weeks
- Tampered glass: You cannot really do anything wrong here. For me this is the best way of protecting this phone. Consider using tampered glass for front AND back. Then you can forget about the case.
For the "must-have" mods:
The great thing about Android is that you can modify it like you want. Therefore there are no "must-have" mods. Some people like hiding the onscreen keys, some don't.
So its really up to you. Just spend some time in the mods section here in the forum or search some Xposed modules and you will find your perfect setup.
Same goes for ROMs.
PS: Good choice on the Z1c though - it's a great phone
Oh thank didn't know that it charges that way. Also product in the link it's 3 charging cables so even if one will broke I still have 2 ^^
The main reason that I'd like to buy a magnetic charger is to try not to open plugs to dont have any problems with waterproofness.
I think it's not a problem with z1c awesome battery life :3 Gonna just charge it everynight.
Ikr but I'm also a bit scared of damaging it or scratching.. But the glass will do its work on back of the phone?
I think the set from my link is also for the back. ( as seen on the pic)
Okay so I'm just gonna look at mod sections
I think I'm gonna stay with fabric android for now and just install some lil mods like this 4k one
Also can't wait to play with themes, app icons and different widgets :3
Thank you very much !
Yeah I'm soooo hyped about it ^^ As a lil audiophile I'd finally have all music in one place for all ocsasions.. (64 GB <3)
This is how mine is set up:
I have several cases, but usually keep mine in a Bando power case. Battery life is already good on the phone, but I'm prepared to last for a couple of days if it's ever necessary. On the back of the case is a Minisuit Tactic (search Amazon) which is a pocket and elastic handstrap. This allows me to use the phone one-handed securely, even holding it upside down. The phone can be attached to my rear view mirror via the strap when using GPS. I have tempered glass on the front of the phone. Obviously, my phone is no longer very compact, so I keep it in a holster which I got from the flea market, rather than carry it in my pocket. Running stock rom, modified with Xposed, with black wallpaper. I have lots of music and music apps on mine and use bluetooth receivers at home, work and music studio.
dave
If you get the chance, look at the skinomi skins. I have one for the back of my phone. It stops the back from being scratched easily and looks really good too.
Thanks guys!
Skinomi skins looks realy nice :> This carbon one is cool ^^ not sure if really though..
But i think I'm gonna stay with a case on the back (maybe later will change it to glass or smth) and of course glass on the front
Cant wait for my phone to arrive !!
For me:
1. I use dock magnetic charger. But I used to use microusb to magnetic charger from ebay.
2. I don't use case, but I use phone strap. It save my phone from dropped to the floor when it slipped from my hand several time.
3. USe screen protector for front. You can use a skin or screen protector for the back. From what I heard, the back scratched easily. I applied screen protector and skin to my phone fram day 1
Yeah I got the skinomi skin just because my back got scratched easily. I still have a terrapin case for it, but at least the back won't get inadvertently scratched anymore.
1. Put tempered glass on front.
2. Replace back plastic with Glass.
3. Get any magnetic charger of your choice.
Don't get case as most of them downgrade the amazing look of Z1C.
This is a bit of a necropost, but do you lose waterproofing by replacing the back with the glass one?
crimson12 said:
This is a bit of a necropost, but do you lose waterproofing by replacing the back with the glass one?
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You might want to ask this question in the thread which originally handled this topic. I think you can find it in the Accessories section of the forum.
I don't know if it affects the water resistance of the phone but one thing is for sure: if you DO change the back yourself and you get a water damage, it will be hard to make any sort of warranty claim.
Hi fellow XDA roamers,
As promised, I'll be doing a quick review of the Ringke - Fusion (Smoke Black) for Sony Xperia Z3 Compact smartphone.
Here's the Amazon page : Fusion (Smoke Black)
And here's the official website (thanks to @sh4d0wf0x) : Rearth - Ringke Fusion
For some reason, I can't find any official website, not that I need one but sometimes it can help to make sure the product isn't coming from some cheap company.
After my desastrous experience with the CaseMate - Tough Case I was quite impatient to get this case, I even ordered it the morning I got the CaseMate.
I got it for a whopping 13 euros (there was a nice sale on it) instead of 30 and I received it in less than 4 days, another end of the year miracle !
Unboxing
When you receive this case, you know that your cash didn't went to the packaging, a simple translucent plastic bag with a pre-cut opening
The little bag contains the most basic accessories :
The case
A screen protector
A case template for cutting your own back image for the case
Yup, that's it... But who needs extras nowadays ?
At least everything is looking sharp and durable, this time the case fits perfectly the smartphone and doesn't leave any gaps.
It feels secure and looks nice altogether, I must say that this case is quite simple but does its job perfectly.
I haven't dropped my phone since then but I do think it will come unscathed.
A nice addition are little bumps on the back side of the case at each corners, so when the phone is placed on the back, the whole case isn't touching the surface and they're about 1 mm tall so they won't interfere with your hand.
As for the users who are wondering about the little USB hatch, it's still very easy to open (I don't have long nails) it and plug the power cord.
The only things that are going the wrong way are the back of the case that "stick" to the phone, sometimes you can see small succion marks but they can be removed with a simple pressure on the side of the case, and the other thing is that it attracts a lot of fingerprints... like a lot of cases...
The screen protections is like any other, nothing particulars about it, it's cut out for the speakers and led and it's mostly an expected thing from a phone case package.
Let's do a roundup !
The pros
Simple but still looks tough
Bumper protection has a nice rubber feel
Covers all the buttons and offer a little rubber cover for the headphone jack
Small bumps on the back
The cons
Small succion marks from the back of the case, the back of the case tends to suck to the back of the phone
Attracts fingerprints, grease marks & dust
Verdict
All in all, this case is living up to my expectations, looks simple but you can feel that the phone is protected and every little additions are welcome and useful.
This case clearly wipe away the bad taste that CaseMate left in my mouth, can't wait to receive the Orzly tempered glass to check if it all works together
Another review for you guys
Q&A
Anyone with the same case feeling the same as I do or I am missing something ?
is this the best case to get for the z3?
good review bro... can you take some pics of the case?
i think this is the official page www.rearthusa.com
thanks!
shanghei said:
is this the best case to get for the z3?
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I don't know if it's the best case, for now I've only tried 2 of the available ones. There are a lot of other cases out there and it's quite possible that there's a better one.
I haven't found it yet
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good review bro... can you take some pics of the case?
i think this is the official page www.rearthusa.com
thanks!
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Thanks a lot
It looks like it's the official website, I'll update my review to add it. Thanks for that too
As for the pictures, I'll try to get some with a colleague's phone, won't be perfect but should be plenty enough for such a quick review.
The casemate tough has a much larger cutout on the magnetic charger side.
Do you think this case will be compatible with the OEM docks? (http://www.sony.com.au/product/dk-48)
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The casemate tough has a much larger cutout on the magnetic charger side.
Do you think this case will be compatible with the OEM docks? (http://www.sony.com.au/product/dk-48)
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I think it should be compatible but as I don't own one myself, I can't give you a clear confirmation
Maybe one of the other XDA users does have this combo and can confirm it works well ?
Quick poke around on the internet suggests it probably won't. Shttp://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/2n3seu/z3c_ringke_fusion_case_and_dk48_dock/)
I'm considering getting a z3c, but the community looks very sparse, and there's no actual usable roms. Is it even worth buying? :\
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Quick poke around on the internet suggests it probably won't. Shttp://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/2n3seu/z3c_ringke_fusion_case_and_dk48_dock/)
I'm considering getting a z3c, but the community looks very sparse, and there's no actual usable roms. Is it even worth buying? :\
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Too bad for the dock
As for buying it, I can't give your an objective feedback since it's my first Android phone ever but from my experience and the research I've done before jumping in, it's one of the best phone for this kind of size.
This little monster is compact, fast like it's bigger brother and even better looking than him. As for the Sony bloatwares, there are like 10 apps pre-installed, I'm not using most of them but they're not threatening my experience so it's ok for me.
For the custom ROM scarceness, it's linked with the DRM removal associated with unlocking the bootloader. As developers unlock more and more functionalities, more ROM will become available. If you want more informations about that, feel free to look around the General section of the forums.
I'm not very fond of custom ROM (I'm new to this) so for now I'll stick with the stock one.
Buying this phone is more of a love @ first sight and personal tastes, so it's mainly up to you to decide whether you will throw your cash at the screen or not.
Thanks for the insight.
Yeah it'd be my 6th Android phone, with my first being the very first Android phone (HTC Dream).
I've pretty much always used a custom rom with the exception of using rooted stock on the Nexus 5.
The hardware is what appealed to me as well, but it doesn't seem like the software is going to cut it just yet. S:
Just made friendship with my phone and before I bought it i ordered this case. Hope it will arrive soon so I can hopefully agree with your review.
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I have one of these myself and happy with it.
sturmeh said:
The casemate tough has a much larger cutout on the magnetic charger side.
Do you think this case will be compatible with the OEM docks? (http://www.sony.com.au/product/dk-48)
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I have a similar dock and without the insert mine charges fine with this case. I put a thin strip of velcro(the soft side) on the back edge where the phone rest instead of the insert.
I assume you're all using stock 4.4 then?
Ethenyl said:
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Anyone with the same case feeling the same as I do or I am missing something ?
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Are you using the case with a magnetic charging cable? If so, how does the one(s) you use look?
spacemanr said:
Just made friendship with my phone and before I bought it i ordered this case. Hope it will arrive soon so I can hopefully agree with your review...
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I just hope the same thing for you
sturmeh said:
I assume you're all using stock 4.4 then?
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Yup, I'll wait for the warranty to void off before rooting anything.
madsb said:
Are you using the case with a magnetic charging cable? If so, how does the one(s) you use look?
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Sorry I'm still using the USB cable to charge it but I've already made my mind to buy the Magnector X2 magnetic charger when I have the money, maybe later this year.
I bought both the Ringke and the Cruizerlite. I wanted to like the Ringke, but the left side along the charging port and the sd card port is just way to loose. I can't help but think it would even get looser over time and use. My phone wears the Cruizerlite and I'm very happy with it. The only thing I would change about the Cruizerlite is to make a version with a plain back on it.
hamdawg66 said:
I bought both the Ringke and the Cruizerlite. I wanted to like the Ringke, but the left side along the charging port and the sd card port is just way to loose. I can't help but think it would even get looser over time and use. My phone wears the Cruizerlite and I'm very happy with it. The only thing I would change about the Cruizerlite is to make a version with a plain back on it.
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Thanks for the insight, it's true that the left side is loose, but I'm not really complaining since I only manipulate this side when I need to plug the USB cable.
For now the Ringke is more than enough for me, the Cruzerlite seems a little bit flimsy for me and the way it blocks the USB section is bothering me. Maybe when I'll have a magnetic charger I will try this one.
I probably should have mentioned that I use the magnetic desk charger and I pair my phone with my PC over WiFi for any transfers, therefore I have no need to access the usb port.
sturmeh said:
Quick poke around on the internet suggests it probably won't. Shttp://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/2n3seu/z3c_ringke_fusion_case_and_dk48_dock/)
I'm considering getting a z3c, but the community looks very sparse, and there's no actual usable roms. Is it even worth buying? :\
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Its the best phone I have owned and the ONLY android phone that I haven't rooted. There is no need.
Sony Skin is VERY minimal and I like the Sony Apps including the Walkman and Album. Nova launcher and a Lollipop Theme (Via Sony's own theming engine) has produced a phone I have ZERO complaints with.
Also the battery really is epic, I use stamina mode and have full sync of gmail, exchange, messenger, whatsapp, the lot and easily leave work with 70-75%
My only complaint like others have is the camera, normal lights its fantastic but low light over cameras beat it.
Trust me this is a great phone. And Lollipop is coming next month.
Seriously just buy one.
aviduser said:
Its the best phone I have owned and the ONLY android phone that I haven't rooted. There is no need.
Sony Skin is VERY minimal and I like the Sony Apps including the Walkman and Album. Nova launcher and a Lollipop Theme (Via Sony's own theming engine) has produced a phone I have ZERO complaints with...
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I have nothing more to add...
Well, I can't be objective on this one but hell, I've already tried 3 or 4 devices under Android and not a single one came closer to it than the Samsung flagships but with added bulkiness.
Just click on that damn "Throw my cash at the screen" button