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Ringke SGSII Case

Recently got this case as an alternative to the Otterbox case that I have. At times, I found that the otterbox was too bulky to have in my pocket and I wanted a case that preserved the slimness of the handset. After picking up a generic TPU case from ebay, I wasn't satisfied with the cutouts; specifically the two microphone cutouts. it muffled it so people weren't able to hear me talk.
Enter the Ringke case. It was obviously more expensive than a $5 from ebay at 16.99, but the notion of a non-slip polymer like a TPU case had appealed to me.
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After putting it on my phone, I immediately noticed the difference between the two cases. The cutouts on each of the ports was perfectly fitted with space at the bottom of the case for the home button, which is a nice touch
The lanyard port on the side was also included, unlike both the otterbox case that I have and the TPU case.
On the top, the headphone jack port is easily accessible. I was able to plug in my grado sr80i headphones without having any issues like I did with the TPU case. The external mic port is also well placed.
The material used to make the case is not just silicon. There is a special polymer material that allows it to slip in and out of my pocket easily. It also doesn't attract dust like other silicon cases. The only gripe I have with this is that since I got the mango colored one, the dye from my jeans rubs off onto the material.
All in all, I'm happy with the case and would definitely go back to Rearth for any other silicon cases.

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Or just be one of the lucky ones to get a PM at XDA from the owner who wants you to try his product
Mine's in the mail!

rickytenzer said:
Or just be one of the lucky ones to get a PM at XDA from the owner who wants you to try his product
Mine's in the mail!
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Owners can feel free to send me products for review. I'll ensure a well detailed and document and honest review!

that's great! i dont mind paying the sub $20 it came out to if OP's review is accurate!

My turn!
So today I got my RearthUSA Ringke Galaxy S2 case in the mail. Chuck from marketing had initially contacted me a few weeks ago via XDA PM to ask me to try and rate/review the Ringke product for the S2 and he has been very friendly/courteous all throughout this process.
The first thing that came to mind when I saw this case was: WOW. This is definitely a high quality product. The material (a high quality polymer, as they say) feels great on the skin and slides easily in and out of a pocket. The polymer also makes the case extremely flexible making it very easy to put on. It also shines nicely in the light. I got a blue one as, you'll see below in my album.
I love the look of it. I love how it fits so well with the contour of the phone. I love the intricate details in the design such that it moulds well with every nook and cranny in the device's design.
Every single thing that you need access to has an opening: the USB port, the microphone, the camera, the speaker, the headphone jack and three more for things I can't figure out but are definitely part of the phone (except for the one at the top right, couldn't figure that one out at all). And they are done EXCEPTIONALLY well; no rough edges at all.
The volume rockers and power button feel great. They're really tactile unlike some other cases where it feels like you're forcing the case into the button to press it.
The pictures I took are really big and look bad in a forum, so here's a direct link to the ImageShack album I made:
http://imageshack.us/g/52/img0987ab.jpg/
I obviously got this product for free, but it only costs $16.99 with FREE SHIPPING. If I were to suggest a case to anyone, it would be this one. The unfortunate thing for me is that I don't use cases because of my car dock. I find it annoying to have to take the phone out of the case AT LEAST two times a day, every day. It's funny, because this is a free product that I didn't think I would care much about, and I'm honestly upset about the fact that I can't use it. I may try for a few days to see how much of a nuisance it is to be constantly taking it out and putting it back in.
I WISH this case fit with my official S2 car dock.
http://www.rearthusa.com/Galaxy-S-2-_p_252.html
GO GET YOURS, FOLKS!

georgeism said:
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too bad the code didn't work for me......

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Yeah U_U I want to review products too

rogconnect said:
too bad the code didn't work for me......
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It worked for me

Has anyone tried both the Ringle and the SGP ultra silke? My SGP ultra silke seems too loose and I would like to get a tighter fitting case.
Cut outs and buttons on the SGP are superb and the Ringke looks equivalent.

arisk2 said:
Has anyone tried both the Ringle and the SGP ultra silke? My SGP ultra silke seems too loose and I would like to get a tighter fitting case.
Cut outs and buttons on the SGP are superb and the Ringke looks equivalent.
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Both are a bit loose as both are very thin silicone..cut outs are perfect with both
For a tighter fitting you must try a tpu case...

I thought I would share with you the Maroon coloured version of the Ringke case. I also purchased the Ringz audio cap along the case. Overall I like the case and recommend it. The surfaced etching layer on top of the high polymer really gives the case a nice feel that does not attract dust or fingerprints. I was disappointed to find out that Rearth now do micro USB caps after I have purchased the case. I would of like these as well and the expensive delivery charge to international countries is preventing me from doing this.
The only minor drawbacks of this case is it is not going to fully protect your phone from major drops. The top microphone cut out is not centred and it is slightly loose around the volume and power button. Not sure how long the material is going to last but I hope it will last the entire life of the phone.

After using this case for over a month now. The material is starting to get sticky on the corners. This is a shame but I guess once a silicone case always a silicone case regardless of any coating.

free cases, bah! I pay for all my cases and may review them anyway.
free good for review= good review.
Top right corner is missing because its for korean version. Wrong case or wrong phone?
Ringke should have maybe made a tiny lanyard hole in top of case to connect 'lanyarded' jack plug. Same with USB plug. So plugs can't get lost. Furthermore, the plugs should come with the case as default. Not too much to ask for that price. I mean the price that other people pay for the case. But nice review, pretty nice detailed case. Like the speaker detail. NOT top right corner. Do they make this case with all 4 corners protected?
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[Review] [bad bargain] Zenus Galaxy S3 Prestige Leather Diary

Zenus
Galaxy S3
Prestige Classic Dual Leather Diary
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Content Table
Disclaimer
The order
The package
The case itself
Quality
Fitment
Cutouts
Ergonomically
Cover closing mechanism
NFC
The pro’s and con’s
Pro’s
Con’s
The verdict
 
Disclaimer
Before you start reading I would like to mention some key notes about this article.
Buttocks of Kate Upton
Expensive
You can continue now. 
The order
Today received my Zenus Case. The “Galaxy S3 Prestige Classic Dual Leather Diary” to be precise. Quicker than I thought. Fourteen days after my order the mailbox was filled with this package. I ordered the case at Zenuscase.net with paypal. Shipment to Holland costs 8 dollars. This case costs 49,99 dollars. This makes a total of 57,99 dollar, a lot for a case.
The package
The package itself was basic, no protective material just a cardboard box with the case in its own package. Although this is very little protection I think it is enough for just a case, even a case this expensive.
 
The case itself
Quality
The quality of this case is topnotch. Really good stitching, very nice leather and inner materials. The case really feels expensive. Every corner, and every edge is well made.
 
Fitment
The Galaxy S3 fits good in the Zenus. Very sturdy and impossible to fall out if you flip the case. Why not perfect you ask ? You need to really push the phone into its housing. The lock button is not really centered with the cutout in the case. I think the case needs a bit of time to fit perfect. Don’t get me wrong, it fits really good but it feels like it is not in there for a 100%, more like 95%.
Cutouts
As mentioned above the cutout for the power button is not fully aligned with the button itself. I believe the cutout is 1mm to high. The button is easily accessible, so I don’t see a problem.
There is not an actual cut out for the 3,5mm jack but the standard Samsung headphones fits well. Really thick jacks as Sennheiser uses might not work. I did not test this!
A cutout for the speaker is present and this cutout has been filled with a cloth piece, preventing dust coming into the front speaker.
 
The rear cutouts for the flasher, speaker and camera are located just fine if you take a little effort to put the phone good in the case’s housing.
The credit card slots are very well clothed and have a very luxury feel. I don’t use money or credit cards within the case but they fit well.
 
Ergonomically
As a flipcase fanatic I think this case is very easy to hold, type and watch movies as every other case where the cover flips over the same.
 
Cover closing mechanism
The case closes very easy and snaps in the magnet lock very fast. My only concern is a myth actually, I’m scared the magnet will affect the phone. I hope somebody can scientifically bust this myth.
NFC
This case still allows you to use the NFC feature with the case around the phone, also the magnet doesn’t affect it.
 
The pro’s and con’s
Pro’s
Very luxury case with a very good finish
Materials used are very nice to touch
Closing mechanism is very, very good
The case holds the phone really well
Cutouts are good, but not perfect
Very classy case
Con’s
Very expensive
Not all cutouts are well located
(The magnet might affect the phone??)
3,5 mm jack not accessible for really thick jacks
The verdict
The case is an average case, The materials and finish are high-end but the cutouts could have been made a bit tidier. Also the case is very expensive. I will use this case as a daily one because I really like how it feels. I hate to have a rubber condom (Read: TPU Cases) around my 600 euro smartphone. Therefore I have chosen this case. Although I’m a bit disappointed with most cutouts it haven’t lost any functionality and the case just feels so nice. Almost like the buttocks off Kate Upton.
Kind Regards,
Thomas Vasse

Nice review. I picked up a Zenus Masstige Color Edge in Royal Navy a couple of days ago and although I like the fact that it feels less stuffy than an all black or brown leather case it does feel like a 95% product.
When you put 3 cards in the slots the front flap bulges significantly and makes the overall product much thicker than you want it to. I was able to test the case by mashing in my temporary One X.
Other than that it's a good enough case that I would recommend only if you are the type that is willing to spend unwarranted amounts of money on phone accessories.
ed. The closing mechanism on the Color Edge is a snap button on the front side of the case vs. magnet on the rear of this case above. My previous case for my Galaxy Tab had a magnet on the front side and I never experience any issues.

could you post a picture of the top end of the phone? so we could see the jack issue? I am interested in getting this case now

Looks good. Is it made of genuine leather?

Its deffo genuine leather, you can smell ut too. I will make a picture of the top later this day.
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htcsnap93 said:
Its deffo genuine leather, you can smell ut too. I will make a picture of the top later this day.
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I had one zenus case for the GS2.
They made very nice cases now for the GS3.
But I don't like the side flip.
The GS2 case was a flip over,and that's better when someone calls you.
I ask the people of zenus if the make the case like the GS2,and they will not:crying:
Now I have the original samsung flip over case,is very nice,but it is not a zenus,
the zenus leather is very nice,after a year the GS2 case still smells leather.
Good luck with your nice case and thanks for the review.
Cheers.

it looks like $ 20 case.
Very strangely. I know Zenus making nice accessories, but this look like a Chinese chip case.
-Magnet will spoil your screen very soon (The screen will lose sensitivity to touch in the area where the magnet)
Best regards.
Thank you for review.

I have also used a case with a magnet latch and never had a problem.

avetny said:
it looks like $ 20 case.
Very strangely. I know Zenus making nice accessories, but this look like a Chinese chip case.
-Magnet will spoil your screen very soon (The screen will lose sensitivity to touch in the area where the magnet)
Best regards.
Thank you for review.
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Seems like the issue with the display would only be if the magnetic area was against the screen though, correct ? This case has the magnetic latch on the back of the device.
Also, I saw no Kate Upton bum.

shaneledford said:
Seems like the issue with the display would only be if the magnetic area was against the screen though, correct ? This case has the magnetic latch on the back of the device.
Also, I saw no Kate Upton bum.
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Uhm out of precaution I took the magnet out, de-sowed the lip of the flip. And made a button with the leather from the lip. I glued this in the hole.

This is a very neat case and it looks really classy lying on my desk, out of precaution i made this the way it is now. Still love the case.

In my honesty to XDA I reccomend everyone to NOT buy this case.
Today it fell on the ground and whilst falling it whipped out my s3 damaging the bezel. Nothing more though.
I thought it was sturdy enough to hold the phone but things are otherways.
I honestly regret my purchase now

Bumper (magnetic charging+dock)

Ok I know everybody has been reviewing the LOVE MEI metal bumper
and people love it. Personally I give it a 2/5 rating and thought it was not worth it at all. Sorry I am not the best reviewer, I am only doing this because I'm bored and studying for an exam lol. Needed a quick break :good:
Ok let's get started.
I found an even better bumper for the same price, which is a better quality metal bumper and protects the front a lot better. When I tried the Love mei bumper, it felt like a really cheap bumper and didn't give me an impression that it would protect my Z1 (it also was wiggling around until you put some paper or something) This bumper also does not wiggle around, compared to the Love mei. It has rubber little mats inside to protect it from getting scratched from the metal (I cringed when I heard scratching noises when trying on my love mei, this case didn't scratch it.
Basically this bumper is about the same as the Love mei but protects it a lot better, gives access to all the needed ports or buttons. Unfortunately you have to dig deep if you want to press the volume and power buttons (same as Love mei bumper)
For the magnetic charging you can cut out the top rubber of your magnetic charger so the charger can fit and you won't have to remove the phone out of the case like how you used to. Of course I tried this with my generic magnetic charger first before doing it on an official one it came with.
Here's the link and some pictures. As you can see, it is charging :laugh: Please practice on a cheap magnetic charger before cutting your original charger, I am not responsible if you break it. It worked for me and I was just careful with my xacto knife
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141104209187?var=440200758430&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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This is what you have to do to the magnetic charger

Agree it looks better than the love mei. Just wish they have provided some rubber buttons so you did not need to dig for those buttons, i can see that getting old after a bit. So how comfortable is to hold. Not as nice as naked i suppose. The quest for a better, more comfortable bumper continues.
By the looks of it the bumper raises the screen & back just a bit so it will not scratch when placed on a table.
Did you consider to use screen protectors for back & front. I think that would complete it. I like how you have a wrist strap at the end. The lanyard provision is unique to japanese phones.
Just saw this what do you think ?
【Metal-Slim】Sony Xperia Z1 Bumper frame
No digging for volume buttons, that it isn't metal isn't a problem AND access to magnetic charging. There is a good lip over the screen too. Price seems ok, shipping cost is unusually high though.

One Twelve said:
Agree it looks better than the love mei. Just wish they have provided some rubber buttons so you did not need to dig for those buttons, i can see that getting old after a bit. So how comfortable is to hold. Not as nice as naked i suppose. The quest for a better, more comfortable bumper continues.
By the looks of it the bumper raises the screen & back just a bit so it will not scratch when placed on a table.
Did you consider to use screen protectors for back & front. I think that would complete it. I like how you have a wrist strap at the end. The lanyard provision is unique to japanese phones.
Just saw this what do you think ?
【Metal-Slim】Sony Xperia Z1 Bumper frame
No digging for volume buttons, that it isn't metal isn't a problem AND access to magnetic charging. There is a good lip over the screen too. Price seems ok, shipping cost is unusually high though.
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Just so you know the bumper you linked is actually made of rubber. I purchased it and its about a 3 on a scale from 1 -10

Clownzer said:
Just so you know the bumper you linked is actually made of rubber. I purchased it and its about a 3 on a scale from 1 -10
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Put up some pics.
3 out of 10 in terms of what ?

so this works on the dock without having to modify anything?
btort1 said:
Ok I know everybody has been reviewing the LOVE MEI metal bumper
and people love it. Personally I give it a 2/5 rating and thought it was not worth it at all. Sorry I am not the best reviewer, I am only doing this because I'm bored and studying for an exam lol. Needed a quick break :good:
Ok let's get started.
I found an even better bumper for the same price, which is a better quality metal bumper and protects the front a lot better. When I tried the Love mei bumper, it felt like a really cheap bumper and didn't give me an impression that it would protect my Z1 (it also was wiggling around until you put some paper or something) This bumper also does not wiggle around, compared to the Love mei. It has rubber little mats inside to protect it from getting scratched from the metal (I cringed when I heard scratching noises when trying on my love mei, this case didn't scratch it.
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One Twelve said:
Agree it looks better than the love mei. Just wish they have provided some rubber buttons so you did not need to dig for those buttons, i can see that getting old after a bit. So how comfortable is to hold. Not as nice as naked i suppose. The quest for a better, more comfortable bumper continues.
By the looks of it the bumper raises the screen & back just a bit so it will not scratch when placed on a table.
Did you consider to use screen protectors for back & front. I think that would complete it. I like how you have a wrist strap at the end. The lanyard provision is unique to japanese phones.
Just saw this what do you think ?
【Metal-Slim】Sony Xperia Z1 Bumper frame
No digging for volume buttons, that it isn't metal isn't a problem AND access to magnetic charging. There is a good lip over the screen too. Price seems ok, shipping cost is unusually high though.
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Avantiel said:
so this works on the dock without having to modify anything?
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I had a screen protector on the front and back of the phone with the bumper
My main problem with this is pressing the volume/power button since you have to dig to press it. That's the same with the lovemei bumper as well. It's 7.5/10 comfortable when holding it, but I do wish it had some rubber somewhere to add better grip to the phone. At least I have a strap so it's safe from falls
And as for the magnetic charging, it does fit but you have to cut a little piece of the rubber from the magnetic charger for it to fit. The magnetic charger is too thick to fit at first

btort1 said:
I had a screen protector on the front and back of the phone with the bumper
My main problem with this is pressing the volume/power button since you have to dig to press it. That's the same with the lovemei bumper as well. It's 7.5/10 comfortable when holding it, but I do wish it had some rubber somewhere to add better grip to the phone. At least I have a strap so it's safe from falls
And as for the magnetic charging, it does fit but you have to cut a little piece of the rubber from the magnetic charger for it to fit. The magnetic charger is too thick to fit at first
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Any interest in trying out the metal slim bumper ?

One Twelve said:
Any interest in trying out the metal slim bumper ?
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See my thread for a review on the metal slim bumper.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49409569

I'm not fan of the LOVE ME! bumper either, it looks cheap plus the angle of the bumper is so stupid. I just bought the same model as yours, here new link because eBay seems to be giving headache to us buyers to find it. I only found the other model when I searched this afternooon. But I had it saved in my Watch List.
There you go! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Luxury-De...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item2c76d1781e

Orzly fusion "bumper" case

http://www.amazon.ca/Orzly®-Protect...=1418949023&sr=8-11&keywords=oneplus+one+case Ill be ordering one soon since it looks wicked. has anyone used this case? Im gonna try it and report back in case anyone wants to get one

Just got mine today, black. Not sure I'm thrilled with it. It's thinner than the Tudia Dual. Doesn't feel as protective. It didn't "hug" the phone as well as I was hoping it would, the Tudia is a nice slim snug fit. Not much of a lip over the front of the phone screen. The silver bezel on the top/bottom of the phone is visible with it on.

goofball2k said:
Just got mine today, black. Not sure I'm thrilled with it. It's thinner than the Tudia Dual. Doesn't feel as protective. It didn't "hug" the phone as well as I was hoping it would, the Tudia is a nice slim snug fit. Not much of a lip over the front of the phone screen. The silver bezel on the top/bottom of the phone is visible with it on.
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http://www.amazon.ca/Orzly®-Protect...=1418949023&sr=8-11&keywords=oneplus+one+case Ill be ordering one soon since it looks wicked. has anyone used this case? Im gonna try it and report back in case anyone wants to get one
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Here's a video to it if it helps....
If anyone has got the case pictures of it would be super helpful.

thanks i just wished it didn't expose any of the silver trip on the bottom or top. I ordered a diztronic instead

Orzly Fusion on my Bamboo OPO.
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There's something strange, something wrong on this case...

Just an update, I stopped using the Orzly Fusion case, even on the Bamboo the case is loose (or maybe because it's on the Bamboo and it's thicker so it's not hugging the phone properly).

posted this on google+ originally
Orzly Oneplus One case came in yesterday. Very satisfied and happy that it fits perfectly with the Bamboo Swapstyle cover. The buttons are tough as hell to press but it's not a deal breaker. Plus the shine effect the clear back gives to my OnePlus is a beauty.
my google+ link to original post and the comments in there where people were discussing fitting.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/114392856655579165100/posts/8Ci13tHwsBr

bigballa said:
Orzly Oneplus One case came in yesterday. Very satisfied and happy that it fits perfectly with the Bamboo Swapstyle cover. The buttons are tough as hell to press but it's not a deal breaker. Plus the shine effect the clear back gives to my OnePlus is a beauty.
my google+ link to original post and the comments in there where people were discussing fitting.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/114392856655579165100/posts/8Ci13tHwsBr
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Clench your phone, as if you're trying to compress the lips over your phone sides, you will feel like it has movement as if it really is loose.

I found the same thing. Fit is nowhere near as snug as I would have liked it to be, and I would have much preferred a bit more lip for screen protection.

I just received this too. It's an okay case.. NOT a fan of clear rears. But for 5 bucks not bad.

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Iv had this for about 2 weeks. i love the case. I believe bigballa on the xda community has posted some really helpful pics. The fitting around the sides is perfect and access to all ports is spot on as well. Iv read some odd amazon reviews but i really cant fault this case. Shows the back of my phone nicely whilst offering great protection

kind of glad i got the diztronic instead, is recommend it I might pick up the fusion later on

Remove back Plastic
Hi,
Same here seems that it is realy thinn and not so protective. We will see after some drops (I hope It will not happen soon).
I remove all the plastic back part (with a dremel: Grinding and Cuting head) to preserve the sandstone back feel of the phone and to keep the weight down. Its is quite good, the case is still well in place, not so loosy. There is a litle loose in the midle of the long border. If I redo this operation I will keep a litle platic stripe between the midle of the long borders.
I will try to cut the back of an Diztronic case to compare the overall rigidity.
Regards,

+ 9h nilkin tempered glass screen protector
I've had the clear version of this case for about a couple months and have dropped it several times. No damage, just some small chips on the edges of the nilkin tempered glass screen

I have the case about 5 days, but I send it back, there are some problems with it.
First the polycarbonat back scratches really easy and looks bad, second is the case not fits at the top and bottom, so there can enter a lot of dust.
I can not recommend this case

The back transparent easy to scratch. Demmittt.

I actually really love this case. It is much slimmer than the ringke fusion and actually maintains the shape of the opo with minimal bulk. Also, I made my own template (much like I did with the ringke fusion) So I can have custom backs.
The one downside is quality control though. When I got the case, one of the plastic protective sheets was positioned halfway down the back and there was a small scratch on the top right hand corner.
That said, this is still my favourite case.
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I was considering buying this, but what you guys said, made me change my decision and I bought the pelosi case.. Perfect fit, sandstone feeling and very slim fit

[P9] Aluminium Bumper

Hi everyone,
I don't why the community behind such a gorgeous device is so small. I know it's not one of the powerful flagship of this year but imho we don't really need all the power of a snapdragon 820 like processors or whatever for everyday's use.
That thing said (maybe not in the right thread although), I wanted to share with you some bumper's actually available. I ordered one of them so will share pic's when I get it.
Oh my, I didn't know I can't share links as I just registered so just leaving the names, a search on your favourite search engine will pop up the pic's for you.
I will update the post when my restriction is removed. Or better if anyone willing to create a post with these data's let me know, I'll delete this one.
Luphie aluminium bumper case.
Seems like there's two versions on the market actually :
The first version is just the metal bumper without any protection for the back. That's the one I've ordered(black).
You can find it in several colors (red, black, grey, champagne, rose gold and silver).
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The second version is accompanied with a sheet of tempered glass for the back.
The tempered glass comes in 2 colors (black or white) and the bumper itself comes in two colors too (silver or gold).
DolDer Huawei p9 Ultra Slim bumper.
This one is similar to the second version of the luphie bumper.
It has the aluminium frame/bumper and an added sheet of frosted plastic.
The bumper itself comes in gold, blue turquoise, grey, red, black and rose gold.
Hope to see more post for P9 in the future.

there is another streamline design luphie bumper for P9: Luphie Incisive Ultra Slim Aluminum Frame Metal Bumper for Huawei Ascend P9

alexericl said:
there is another streamline design luphie bumper for P9: Luphie Incisive Ultra Slim Aluminum Frame Metal Bumper for Huawei Ascend P9
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Hmm not sure if we're talking about the same device..

I have bought one in alixpress and it has to come to me. The fumdas make it very ugly and this bumper protects it but it continues being nice

I have the Luphie bumper without a back, it's surprisingly well built and seems to protect the phone well enough (the edges anyhow). I had to stop using it though since the design is flawed in one area. There is a hole in the bumper to allow you to hook up your headphones to it while it's on, but it's way to small to allow anything but tiny jack plugs to be hooked up to it. Unfortunate, but I guess that's the price to pay for something that essentially covers up the entire sides of the phone.

I do not understand. You mean you can not connect the usb? Thank you
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Now I understand. You say the audio jack to put speakers does not fit all. And that's with all the jacks? Thank you

He's correct...I have the same bumper and the same issue. I got around it by buying this adapter from Amazon which has a smaller AUX jack and it works great with the bumper now.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B016HKUSP8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Rainmaker91 said:
I have the Luphie bumper without a back, it's surprisingly well built and seems to protect the phone well enough (the edges anyhow). I had to stop using it though since the design is flawed in one area. There is a hole in the bumper to allow you to hook up your headphones to it while it's on, but it's way to small to allow anything but tiny jack plugs to be hooked up to it. Unfortunate, but I guess that's the price to pay for something that essentially covers up the entire sides of the phone.
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sheppy1 said:
He's correct...I have the same bumper and the same issue. I got around it by buying this adapter from Amazon which has a smaller AUX jack and it works great with the bumper now.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B016HKUSP8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Mine comes tomorrow, hope my simple apple earpods connector can go through the jack hole

ladxxdal said:
Mine comes tomorrow, hope my simple apple earpods connector can go through the jack hole
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So I got mine and tried with the apple earpods, no problem, it fit's perfectly

Just adding some real life picture's :
The packaging : comes with a little screwdriver and 2 extra screws. I somehow managed to lose one of the screw used to fix the bumper on the phone so the extra screws were welcome.
The bumper before assembly :
After assembly :
You can see here that the holes are not aligned perfectly but enough aligned to charge and put 3.5mm jack easily (in my case) :

You have problems Bluetooth signal or otherwise? Thank you

jobovlar said:
You have problems Bluetooth signal or otherwise? Thank you
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Nothing, I heard that some people get wifi/data issue, in my case nothing. Maybe because the 4 antenna hole's are perfectly aligned.
Although I don't think I'll keep the bumper, coming from a Htc M7, the phone really feels too large (to me) with the bumper

Thank you. He is believing that the bumper was thin and did so big the smartphone had bought. It is a downer?

ladxxdal said:
Just adding some real life picture's :
The packaging : comes with a little screwdriver and 2 extra screws. I somehow managed to lose one of the screw used to fix the bumper on the phone so the extra screws were welcome.
The bumper before assembly :
After assembly :
You can see here that the holes are not aligned perfectly but enough aligned to charge and put 3.5mm jack easily (in my case) :
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Is that with a screen protector?

benjamin.j.goodwin said:
Is that with a screen protector?
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Nope

ladxxdal said:
Just adding some real life picture's :
The packaging : comes with a little screwdriver and 2 extra screws. I somehow managed to lose one of the screw used to fix the bumper on the phone so the extra screws were welcome.
The bumper before assembly :
After assembly :
You can see here that the holes are not aligned perfectly but enough aligned to charge and put 3.5mm jack easily (in my case) :
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Hello! Thank you for sharing pictures of your wonderful case. Does this case have a soft lining inside? Or is it just metal on the inside as well? I'm interested in this case but worried that it may scratch the beautiful edges of the phone.
Thanks,
Alan

Hello,
I tried this one. But i stopped because i lost huge signal power (wifi no more working, data very very low, and no more bluetooth). So i bought a tpu case, and everything works great, and with tpu case no more P9 escape and keep's P9 beautiful design ok....
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Hi, i bought this metal bumper (Luphie) from aliexpress. Looks realy good a all holes are perfectly. Only problem is decreased signal quality. Both GSM and WIFI. Its not total lost of signal (around 20- 30 %) but i believe that at the end it will have impact also on battery life.

I stopped using my alu bumper (Luphie) because the decrease in signal strength was too much in the countryside where I live. I tried drilling the holes bigger but to no avail.
It's a pity because the finish and build quality was great. If you are in an area with good signal (big cities) and don't bother losing a bit of signal, it's perfect.

Hey everyone, just got the Luphie bumper from Amazon and it fits perfectly.
Quick, silly, question: the bumper has loads of black stickers inside of it, phone still fits with them. Do you have to remove them or keep them? If someone could answer this stupid question, since it came with no instructions