I got the device a week ago. Put on a spigen case and now I see micro scratches all around the frame. What a terrible design (I'm talking aBout the phone). Better off not having a case! Anyone know of a thin case that won't scratch?
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Possibly small pieces of dust/sand. Nothing you can do about it.
I intend to let it go and periodically sand it to a billet like finish rather than obsess over keeping it polished.
Sand the phone. ... The user has to sand the phone to keep it looking good. Great design Samsung.
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Nobody said that, smh.
Me too. I think it's the tpu that's scratching the frame. My scratches mirrored the way the case was pulled off, not in a variety of directions what dust particles would move in. I think dust would move laterally and vertically, my scratches only run perpendicular to the top line... It looks like rake marks from pulling the case off. So I think it's the tpu.
It is aluminum and super soft.
Nothing to do but live with it and move on. It sucks. Oh well. Still a dope phone.
using a cheap plastic case and it doesn't seem to scratch it though the phone is breaking the case at the corners where samsung decided it needed to put protrusions.
I got the flip case ND it doesn't scratch any more
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Just out of curiousity of course. But where do you see the oh so painful marks of daily use on your phone? I've only dropped my phone one time, in a case, and it survived without a mark actually. But I do have a slight chip in the rubberized matte coating on the edge of the phone, simply from taking off and on the case. And also on my battery door, the metal finish on the actual metal door is chipping slighty too. also on the keyboard part, where it is solid black on the ends of the kb, small scratches are showing up. :/. Sort of off topic, but how could I just completely wipe clean my battery door and "unfinish" it?
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I too have the tiny chips/scuffs from where the clips on my hybrid solid case fitted, I also thought it was from removing it too much but infact it was just wear from when I shut my keyboard and the clips scrapped the edge slightly,.... hence, my phone is now naked.
.... also have two tiny scuffs on the battery door cover where the plastic is peeling,... have you seen the "polished G 2 door ",... I might do that myself.
That's it,.... need to get around to trying one of the gel two piece cases ASAP to prevent further damage.
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I got a dent on my battery door that happened when I was frantically grasping at my phone trying to turn off the alarm in the morning...
it fell onto a chair leg or something like that lol
I got a gnarly scratch on the right side about an inch above the camera button. I don't know where it came from either =( there's also a small scratch on the left top that really only made the metal shiny. Do I even have to mention the battery door? I have a new one lined up for when I sell my DZ...the Atrix will be my next phone =)
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I haver none after three months of working at a restarunt, with a case I bout at the mall for ten dollars
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My battery door has a few lite scracths but other then that I'm good.
I don't use a case (G1 pouch FTW) & I have a screen protector on since day 1
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2 really minuscule pieces of dust under the screen. Doesn't bother me at all, can't even notice them unless your looking for them.
The body of the phone is in pristine condition, thanks to the Otterbox case. Screen is scratch free even without a screen protector.
Its funny how much I baby this phone. It only goes in my jacket pockets. If I put it in a coat pocket that has a zipper I wrap it in a microfiber cloth for LCD TV's so the screen doesnt get scratched placing it in or removing it from the pocket. All the other coat pockets are "safe," where I dont need to use the microfiber cloth.
Ive had my phone since the beginning of October and not one scratch , blemish ,
discoloration , etc . I baby my phones as much as possible though , Probably a
little excessively haha
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Ive had my phone since the beginning of October and not one scratch , blemish ,
discoloration , etc . I baby my phones as much as possible though , Probably a
little excessively haha
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Same here! Haha
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Battery door, metal surrounding the screen, some bumps here and there, discoloration around the keyboard, some gray rubber parts are already black (seems there's black plastic underneath). But that's not the worse part: screen is cracked like Pangaea is now the modern Earth. Yeah, I've misused (and abused of) the phone. Still the best phone I've ever had.
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I have a dent on the metal ring, on the upper right corner (charge light side) from when my g2 was dropped on the tile floor at jc penney.
Mainly on the back
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Yea my scratches are mainly with the battery cover.
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I managed to chip the metal around the screen on my G2... never dropped it, so not sure how the heck this happened lol.
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That's what happened to mine! I don't even know how the scratch got there...but there it is, taunting me...
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Well my phone has seen some abuse. I try to baby it, but I work on a dairy farm.lol. been dropped a half a dozen times. Mostly on concrete. But it's looking good still. Two big dings on each top corner. A few small ones on the right beside the screen. My battery cover has some slight scratches. It's a dusty machine tho, I really aught to get some compressed air on it. Oh yeah, and my gf threw it on a hair dressers floor... screen down... no screen protector, only a tiny half millimeter scratch on the screen.
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Just a little warning-tip;
Do not buy the full body version!
It just covers up the plastic cover on the back, which is like impossible to scratch anyway.. And it doesn't stick very well either..
So yeah, don't buy the full body, just the screen protector
I took my time and installed it and mines looks great. The only bubble I have is around the back bump where the plastic curves at. I just got back from a Jamaica vacation and it performed great with all the sand and everything.
Im guessing your problem was user error.
The Zagg full body has two options.
Full body is just front and back
Full body Max is front, back, sides, top, and bottom.
Both are the same price from Zagg. I made the mistake of buying the wrong one so an expensive lesson.
I have the full body max coverage. My entire phone has the shield on with the exception to the screen. Zero issues, looks great. I have a lot of experience putting these shields on different phones.
I wouldn't recommend using any tpu film for the screen; they are far from optically clear and look terrible as time goes on.
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I don't get why you would want to cover the back in a shiny thin layer , especially on a rough surface. Buy a barely there case from case mate for the back and a zagg for the screen . Looks much nicer and will protect it if you should drop it.
Simplez!!!!!
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I know it sounds crazy but some people including myself dont like using cases. Someone like myself who likes to use my device naked can apply a zagg full body protector.
I just came back from jamaica and no silicon, hardcase or softcase will protect against sand particles to the body.
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I don't get why you would want to cover the back in a shiny thin layer , especially on a rough surface. Buy a barely there case from case mate for the back and a zagg for the screen . Looks much nicer and will protect it if you should drop it.
Simplez!!!!!
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I would, but I cant
I dont have a credit card to pay for the case, and they dont sell them in Norway :'(
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Take a look at your phone speeds.
Invisible shield, and all those full body/back covering plastic covers tend to prevent heat from dispersing.
Your phone will heat up faster, and you will (if you notice) find your phone cpu throttling down alot more often than other people. Battery life will be impacted too.
Hypothetically, your phone may just burn out faster, but who knows. I guess we'll find out in 9 month's time.
It's ok if you don't believe me. You just need to check your own mobile and judge yourself.
I instslled the zagg maximum coverage and use the samsung mesh case over it... Perfect combo. I have 2 sgs2's and both have the mesh case. The one without the zagg got dust from my pocket in between the mesh case and back of the phone and scratched it up. The one with the zagg is still perfect. I always use a case... And now i will always double up and use a zagg under the case. As far as heat goes... Who cares? The extremely thin layer of plastic doesnt make ANY difference in my 2 phones (one with, one without) so i say thats rubbish. On a side note, lots of cases cant be used with a zagg because they wont fit, the samsung mesh fits perfectly... Almost like it was meant to be!
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Im using the standard portfolio case for the xoom (with the two notches for different angular viewing) and lately I've been noticing that when I open my zoom there are significant dust and smudge marks on the screen from where it was touching the inside of the case.
Anyone else experience this? How do you clean the inside of this case?
Thanks so much in advance!
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I have the same case. Although it does not make my screen dirty, I've been noticing the case itself is pretty disgusting. I'll try embedding some cloth with alcohol (it's time to clean the Xoom too) to clean the case and let you know how it goes.
By the way, how satisfied are you with the case? I've had my Xoom for a year or so, bought the case a month after. It sucks. Both angles are pretty much useless and if you press too hard on the top of the device it just drops. It also makes the tablet really thick and uncomfortable to hold... but well, guess that's what we have.
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I've cleaned the case with one of these window/glass cleaning products. It looks a lot like it did when it was new, so I consider it a success! Hehe
I cleaned it with orange glo hahah....definitely did the trick, my screen is staying a bit more pristine now....
As for the case....I like it....I definitely don't dislike it...I use the tiltmost angle alot and i like how fast and easy and durable the case is. That being said, it could use some fashion luster, as could the xoom as a whole. Holding it widescreen with or without the case isnt the most enjoyable experience....my gf has the Asus eee pad tf201 and that thing is so comfortable to the touch.
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I use dish detergent once in a while and I soak it - but I still get smudges sadly.
I do have a wipe cloth that I just keep in between the screen and xoom while the case is closed...its also a handy way to always keep the cloth around!
I hae the same case and it sucks for viewing, however at verizon stores (at least here in my are of Atlanta) you can buy the dock for 9.00 I just bought 2 Sunday for 15 from my Verizon store, my friend bought one Monday at the same store for 9.00, took ,y receipt up and the refunded me the difference
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Ha, my case is still new and it actually cleans the smudged screen, leaving marks.
I have had success with some warm water and an old dish cloth and rubbing lightly in circles and let dry over night. I can see the dirt transfer to the cloth and no smudges when used after cleaning.
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I actually had 3 dark band running across my Zagg screen protector that I could not get off.. like when watching a white background it was nasty. Zagg actually warrantied my protector and I got a new one on there. I just put a paper towel between the lid and screen when closing it now.
The sliding out thing is a pain but I like the overall protection of this case.
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So I got tired of using a case and just ended up purchasing insurance for my phone.
Using my phone now worry free and enjoying the phone the way it was physically designed for.
Who is with me?
I know. Random post. Lol
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I dont mind a naked note, but I use a nilken case because I absolutely despise the plastic feeling of the phone... who makes a large unwieldy 5.5" behemoth and give it a glossy and slippery plastic back... sigh... been spoiled by HTC's use of metal and soft plastic and the nexus 7's rubbery back. Otherwise I have no screen protector or insurance, I trust in my ability to hold the device as being able to hold it easily (without it feeling like a bar of soap is part of usability in my book)
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Shattered my screen today rocking naked. Had a g1 gs1 and gs2 naked, but the problem with this phone is the edges are not raised. Hit the edge on concrete and your screwed. I was anti protector, but this phones screen is too available to shatter.
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I am. It slips in and out of the pocket nicely. I know the risks and pay for insurance. Even with some cases you can buy, if the phone falls and hits the screen , it'll shatter.
Threw down a thanks to Op..... Why not
I keep mine in a case and holster. Also have insurance on it. The phone is uncomfortable to keep in my pocket. Not worth it for me at any cost not to have it protected in a case.
I'm a sissy.
Bodyglove, Flygrip, and a Spigen screen protector for me. I pretty much keep mine around in light armor.
I have insurance as well, but I can't help it. It's too much of a hassle to redo everything and live with a dumbphone for a couple days.
Also, I kinda like the look better in a case than naked.
I was using my note with elago slimcase (IMO is the best hard slim case in the market) but ever since i had a couple bootloops due to my flashing addiction and had to remove the battery, the feell and look of a naked note2 is just something to behold. And ever since its just my naked note and I.
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No, because of the stupid cheap chromed plastic that Samsung uses around the edges.
Not only is the chrome finish easy to scratch due to its softness, but it actually rubs off over time revealing the color of the plastic underneath. Even if you keep the phone away from any dust or scratching agents the chrome will wear away in spots due to casual friction (in/out of pocket) in a few weeks/months. It looks terrible.
The only Galaxy phone I have able to use without a case that hasn't degraded cosmetically within a few weeks is the Galaxy Nexus. That phone didn't have any chintzy finishing. Please Korea, the chrome plastic trend needs to go.
Most of the time my Note is case free, but I have Invisible Shield installed. I like textured feel of back of the Note with protector installed.
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If u dont have a case for this monster a good rugged one at that u are pissin away money loosing resale value risking a shattered screen
I ALWAYS USE A CASE ON ALL PHONES
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I can't go naked on this phone. I had a tpu case on it since I got the phone, but last night I had a dream where the phone fell and hit right on the screen and shattered into pieces. This morning, I put it in the folio case. I'd rather be secure.
Rocking it naked till I get my case. Should be here soon. I would love to keep it without case but I am not gonna pay a monthly bill for that, so might as well protect it my self.
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I pulled off a "naked note" for about a week, then took a fall and screen shattered! :crying: Now I know how those iphone guys feel!
You are gonna have major butt-hurt when you shatter your screen....GET A CASE!!!
Call me a gambler, butt naked here. Ill maybe do a nice gel skin if i can find one. I've just never liked cases that much.
Never. The darn thing is too big and slippery. A thin TPU case and a cheap screen protector buys me a ton of peace-of-mind.
I have insurance, too, but I really don't need to go through the hassle of replacing my GN2 if I can help it. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Swyped from the closest Galaxy.
I've got the housing for both white and titanium so whenever this one gets worn down I'll swap out to the other one.
I agree with everyone else though whether you go naked or not..if u drop this on its screen ur done. Insurance is ultimately the best way to go.
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Cases are for children and the clumsy. All my phones stay naked.
Been naked the whole time and I'm super pissed about the screen dropped it from waist high and it landed on carpet on the corner and it cracked the freaking screen!!!! F this gorilla glass 2 my nexus s and vibrant were amazing this sux!!! Glad I have insurance. How would I use it though lol never used insurance through tmo
I find the Samsung flip cover to be adequate. No it doesn't provide drop protection, but if you hold it with your left hand gripping the flap and right hand gripping the phone, it's very assuring and I don't think I'll ever drop it that way. The cover really helps provide a secondary grip.
Since the phones started getting bigger I stopped using cases just makes it bulky and ugly, whats the point of having a nice phone and covering with ugly bulky cases. That being said I have my note with flip case since its really not a case adds no bulk just covers screen.
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Finally got a case for my V20 today. I personally like very thin cases as I am not very clumsy and just need something to protect my phone from minor drops. I usually go with Spigen but their V20 cases haven't been getting as good of reviews as they usually get.
Anyhow, this J&D case is exactly what the description said it was. It's very thin and the material feels great. It makes the phone a lot easier to hold without adding any bulk to it. All of the cut outs are perfect and the lips on the side sit just high enough to protect the display. The camera cut out on the rear doesn't look high enough to protect the lens cover but it actually is. In regards to the cutouts I have not had any problems with plugging in headphones or UCB C cables from Anker and Choetech.
Onto the best thing about this case. The color! At first I didn't know how much I was going to like it as I usually go with clear or black cases. I figured the J&D case was cheap enough to try a new color. I went with the red and it's a very nice red. It's hard to explain but it's definitely red. It's not fire engine red or cherry red. You have to see it in person to understand. The back of the case is a matte red and the sides are a clear shiny red so it contrasts very nicely.
If you spend th $10 on this case you will not be disappointed.
https://www.amazon.com/Protection-Cushion-Lightweight-Resistant-Protective/dp/B01KNQ4TZM?th=1
I have the black version. Good case for the price
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Thanks. It looked orange in the pics on Amazon. Thanks for the review!
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I have the black version. Good case for the price
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I have the exact same black case, my only complain is that it tends to be very slippery. Other then that great thin case.
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Just want to report that after I just got done calling myself "not clumsy" I dropped a phone today for the first time. I'm also happy to report this case did its job and not a single scratch on the phone.
I was getting out of my Explorer today and forgot that I had my phone sitting on my lap. I usually never put it on my lap as I have 3 other places it usually sits in the car.
When I got out, I literally watched my phone launch off of my lap and land on the corner. It then bounced a couple times and ended up 3 feet away from my car. It landed on its back and all I kept thinking was that I was going to pick the phone up and see a cracked camera lens. The way the case is cut, it only sits maybe a half a milimeter above the camera lens. Its so close it almost looks flush. Not only was the lens not cracked but there wasn't even a scuff on it.
The case itself had two scuffs. I was able to rub them out with a wet rag.
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Reviewers on Amazon say the case doesnt cover the camera hump all the way. The camera is flushed to the case and touches the surface if it is placed on a table.
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Anyone know if bear motion makes cases for the v20? Those were my favorite cases.