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Some questions about the official book cover case.

So I recently bought the official book cover case from Amazon (it was listed as new). I feel a little underwhelmed by the case after getting it in the mail. Its a nice looking case but the build quality doesn't seem up to par. I'm afraid I might have been sold a counterfeit. The front piece is a soft rubber/plastic cover with the magnetic flap and seems to be easily scratched as it already has some scuffs on it straight out of the box. The corner parts on the front cover are slightly deformed. The front and back pieces seem to be sloppily glued together. I think mine is also missing the rubber feet behind the magnetic flap because it has a hard time standing up as an easel. I was wondering if anyone else that has this case could tell me how your case is. Mine did come in the official Samsung packaging but I'm not sure if it's 100% legit. The model number on the box shows EF-C980NBECSTD.

Sort of looks fake to me. My book cover doesn't have any of the flaws your pictures seem to highlight. Especially the crooked Samsung logo on the flap. Samsungs build quality could've gone down I suppose, tho it does look odd.
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where is the hole for the powerbutton? Also the spot where theheadphones plug in is different from mine. Just checked my model number and it is EFC-1B1NBECCAN. Also my packaging has a holographic sticker that says samsung original. Then again this could be because its sold in canada.

spongers said:
Sort of looks fake to me. My book cover doesn't have any of the flaws your pictures seem to highlight. Especially the crooked Samsung logo on the flap. Samsungs build quality could've gone down I suppose, tho it does look odd.
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Agree, this one is totally fake from china. Now im using it as well with white black color with 18$ price. Quality is not so good.
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Also looks fake to me. Mine is of much higher quality than that one appears to be. The cut is also slightly different. If you paid significantly less than $50, I guarantee it's a fake.
My package also had a Samsung hologram sticker.
I have a general recommendation for buying from Amazon, especially with electronics and accssories, which is to buy from Amazon (or fulfilled by Amazon) only. You are unlikely to get counterfeit product that way and also have a much easier time sending it back if you do.

inc_jack said:
My package also had a Samsung hologram sticker.
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I have a 8.9 Tab, but the box for my book case also had a Samsung hologram sticker.

Yeah Bro that's a counterfit galaxy tab case.
The cut out where the headphone port is, has this inch long to two inches long slit. That has to pieces of rubber touching each other to act as a little headphone cord holder mechanism. Also the Galaxy tab branding on the bottom corner doesn't look like it's the same font size or font as mine. That sucks bro I'd report the person or company you got it from, if you were to look at a real case side by side with yours you can see the difference.

I compared your photos with my case... Certainly this is a fake. I'm sorry.

inc_jack said:
Also looks fake to me. Mine is of much higher quality than that one appears to be. The cut is also slightly different. If you paid significantly less than $50, I guarantee it's a fake.
I have a general recommendation for buying from Amazon, especially with electronics and accssories, which is to buy from Amazon (or fulfilled by Amazon) only. You are unlikely to get counterfeit product that way and also have a much easier time sending it back if you do.
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I just bought one of these for $42 from an amazon vendor and it was "fulfilled by amazon". Not only was mine a fake, but I also got one that someone else had returned. The package was all scuffed up and the cellophane wrapping was half ripped off. The camera cut out was not properly aligned (there was plastic covering part of the hole) and the rubber feet were falling off.
I did not know about these phoney rip-off cases before I read this thread. But I called amazon and complained, and to their credit they refunded my money. So since it was essentially free, I got out my Drumel and fixed the camera opening, re-glued the feet, cleaned it up a bit, and made it usable. At least it does seem to fit okay, and while it's not as great as having the "real thing", now that I've doctored it, it'll do.
Be careful when buying from unknown venders, even when the order is fulfilled by amazon. This vender was "Go Shuki" of "Shuki International". Surprisingly, they have a 4.4 star rating out of 5, but they only have 283 total ratings. Still, no way to tell they were going to try to rip me off. (Well, maybe if I had looked at their store front, I might have noticed that what this company specializes in is selling fake perfume. That may have been a tip-off. ) I wonder how many others who trust Amazon.com have been victomized by these shady venders.
But Amazon treated me right, so I'm still a fan of theirs.
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That's a shame, but it does look fake. I bought mine believe it or not at a local Toys 'R' Us today. I must admit the quality is amazing and I'm loving it. I bought it on sale for $49.99. I was going to buy one online but I'm glad I waited and didn't have to wait on shipping.
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Same here man i recieved the same fake case i already contacted the seller on amazonbut the pics that he had where of the right case not this fake one i better get a reply or at least get the right case shipped if not in going to leave a bad feedback so all the other people that read them will know.
Btw this is the one i order doesnt look fake right but the one i got is the exact same one as the op got.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005518H04/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
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I just put it a return for my case that I got today, deffinately a crappy knock off. I don't understand why Amazon continues allow these knockoffs to be sold.

Not surprising, it also seems these fakes are all over eBay as well. Caveat emptor

GN Battery Cover

Hello Folks,
I was in a middle of changing the covers and my 2 year old grabbed the Note and before I know it was the floor.
Luckily Note is okay and functional but got some scratches on the battery (back) cover and on the metal portion on the side/edge.
I was wondering if I can get the original battery (back) cover?
Only place I see is on eBay. They say its the original and they are asking $25 for the same.
I see them on Amazon but does not seem they are original.
Anyone know any other place?
Thank you,

the.mister.d said:
Hello Folks,
I was in a middle of changing the covers and my 2 year old grabbed the Note and before I know it was the floor.
Luckily Note is okay and functional but got some scratches on the battery (back) cover and on the metal portion on the side/edge.
I was wondering if I can get the original battery (back) cover?
Only place I see is on eBay. They say its the original and they are asking $25 for the same.
I see them on Amazon but does not seem they are original.
Anyone know any other place?
Thank you,
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I have seen hundreds of battery cover in ebay....

the.mister.d said:
original battery (back) cover?... eBay
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Well whaddya know... I knew this picture would come in handy one day (attached below).
I bought a bunch of genuine back covers from eBay from a seller called komazys, and have been buying from him from quite awhile.
As far as I can tell these are the genuine Samsung back covers (it even comes with the protection sticker which teaches you how to snap it into place, same as our out-of-the-box Notes (and with a price tag to match). Yes unfortunately original manufacturer items will always be more expensive than cheaper OEMs, but at least you get the satisfaction of knowing it won't break (or shouldn't anyway) within the life of the product you're using it with.
FYI:
eBay - Black Cover
eBay - White Cover

btyeh said:
Well whaddya know... I knew this picture would come in handy one day (attached below).
I bought a bunch of genuine back covers from eBay from a seller called komazys, and have been buying from him from quite awhile.
As far as I can tell these are the genuine Samsung back covers (it even comes with the protection sticker which teaches you how to snap it into place, same as our out-of-the-box Notes (and with a price tag to match). Yes unfortunately original manufacturer items will always be more expensive than cheaper OEMs, but at least you get the satisfaction of knowing it won't break (or shouldn't anyway) within the life of the product you're using it with.
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eBay - Black Cover
eBay - White Cover
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Perfect! Thank you!

Does the white battery cover fit the blue/black note?

offenberg said:
Does the white battery cover fit the blue/black note?
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yes

Book Cover Case Deals?

I'm trying to find a decent deal on an official white Samsung book cover case. I tried ebay, but no luck. I'd rather it be an official Samsung one because I've seen that the knockoffs interfere with the S-Pen. So, where can I get a decent deal? Thanks in advance.

I got a grey one from newegg for 39.99
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l33t p1mp said:
I'm trying to find a decent deal on an official white Samsung book cover case. I tried ebay, but no luck. I'd rather it be an official Samsung one because I've seen that the knockoffs interfere with the S-Pen. So, where can I get a decent deal? Thanks in advance.
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How do they interfere with the spen?
I got one from eBay, a knock off but is identical to the overpriced Samsung one (probably made in the same factory as the "official" one) for 11 quid. The official one I got from amazon, paid 29 quid for it. But that was a while back. Maybe it depends which ebay seller you use?
Looking at them now, I use a different cover btw, I can't tell which is which lol.

There is a white one listed on Amazon for $36.82, sold by Amazon but listed as used:
Samsung Electronics Book Cover for Galaxy Note 10.1-Inch, White (EFC-1G2NWECXAR)
If I didn't already have mine I'd probably buy it. Just FYI.

Riki1kenobi said:
How do they interfere with the spen?
I got one from eBay, a knock off but is identical to the overpriced Samsung one (probably made in the same factory as the "official" one) for 11 quid. The official one I got from amazon, paid 29 quid for it. But that was a while back. Maybe it depends which ebay seller you use?
Looking at them now, I use a different cover btw, I can't tell which is which lol.
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This would only be the case for cases that put a magnetic closure to jump on board with the them of iPad cases. I have never had on, so this is just here-say i saw in another XDA thread. Maybe another cause would be a knock-off case that was too tight, and pressured the tablet too much. Honestly i have nothing to speak from, as far a personal experience with these case issues. I am using a Blason brand black case that i got off of amazon for around $15. Only complaint, is that the edge flap the secures to top of the tablet to close the case, has gotten a bendy crease in it, that is only a minor inconvenience sometimes.

I have just received my Samsung Galaxy Note 10'1 case from amazon.co.uk, it was through the UK site but was a german company so took over a week to arrive but only £31.37, the company web site is www.avides.com, I am delighted with the case, I had a pleather one bought for about £15, this one washes it away, you can access the whole screen, there is a special slot for head phone jack so you don't have to removes to flip cover upward and you have easy access to pen. Jim

My fiancée got me a leather case that is actually for the Tab 2, so I tried cutting out a hole for my S-pen, this however, made the corner very weak and unable to hold that corner of the tablet in place.
It is still usable, but I'm looking for a lightweight case, similar to the official ipad cases with the magnetic screen cover. Where can I get something like this, cheap?
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Newegg has a return in white for $31.99 + shipping or can order a new one for $39.99 with free shipping .......... check it out.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834989204R
I purchased a gray one a month ago or so and it did not look like it was opened.
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I can confirm that the knockoff I bought does interfere with the S-Pen. There are 6 circular magnets that run across about 2/3 down from the top. When I write in this area the sensitivity and accuracy are messed up but for some reason it's worse at the right side. Problem goes away as soon as I remove the case. I got mine from ebay.

axko said:
I can confirm that the knockoff I bought does interfere with the S-Pen. There are 6 circular magnets that run across about 2/3 down from the top. When I write in this area the sensitivity and accuracy are messed up but for some reason it's worse at the right side. Problem goes away as soon as I remove the case. I got mine from ebay.
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I bought the official one from newegg and it also interferes with the screen at times. I write on this thing ALOT, at least 5 hours a day, so I notice it for sure. Every now and then it will take more pressure to write on top of the magnets. If i take the case off and put it back on everything is fine. I find myself taking the case off and on alot.

sublimerocks13 said:
I bought the official one from newegg and it also interferes with the screen at times. I write on this thing ALOT, at least 5 hours a day, so I notice it for sure. Every now and then it will take more pressure to write on top of the magnets. If i take the case off and put it back on everything is fine. I find myself taking the case off and on alot.
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I got mine from newegg also and mine is nonmagnetic. Strange..
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spigen screen protectors

Did anyone else buy these when they popped up on Amazon? I got mine last week and was wondering what the cut out was for. It's in the middle of either the top or bottom. Hard to tell, but every leaked picture I see shows the camera being off to the side? At least it looms like that to me...

ejkeebler said:
Did anyone else buy these when they popped up on Amazon? I got mine last week and was wondering what the cut out was for. It's in the middle of either the top or bottom. Hard to tell, but every leaked picture I see shows the camera being off to the side? At least it looms like that to me...
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Probably just a placeholder image?

MultipleOutput said:
Probably just a placeholder image?
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I actually have the protectors in my hand the cutout is definitely in the middle. All the leaked photos seem to have a camera in the middle.

http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-Google-Protector-Crystal-Premium/dp/tech-data/B00EV97UD6/ref=de_a_smtd

peikojose said:
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-Google-Protector-Crystal-Premium/dp/tech-data/B00EV97UD6/ref=de_a_smtd
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not sure what this means?

ejkeebler said:
Did anyone else buy these when they popped up on Amazon? I got mine last week and was wondering what the cut out was for. It's in the middle of either the top or bottom. Hard to tell, but every leaked picture I see shows the camera being off to the side? At least it looms like that to me...
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i would think you'd seen the leaked video of the Nexus 5 from the french site. if not, feel free to do a quick google.
in the video, at about 43 seconds, it shows what appears to be the ear piece up top in the center. looks like it's a bit smaller than the eraser on a number 2 pencil.

A screen protector is really useful? This doesn't spoil user experience? No small bubbles between the protection and the screen?

Primokorn said:
A screen protector is really useful? This doesn't spoil user experience? No small bubbles between the protection and the screen?
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I have a Spigen oleophobic one for my note2. Easy to apply and longlasting (6+ months). Highly recommended.

drdebian said:
I have a Spigen oleophobic one for my note2. Easy to apply and longlasting (6+ months). Highly recommended.
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So waiting for a link of Spigen's Ultra Oleophobic protection

I live in the UK and found a listing on Amazon. Linky here. Not sure what I will get and when I will get it. But here's hoping it is a genuine Stenheil Product and I receive it close to my N5 :fingers-crossed:

sidhaarthm said:
I live in the UK and found a listing on Amazon. Linky here. Not sure what I will get and when I will get it. But here's hoping it is a genuine Stenheil Product and I receive it close to my N5 :fingers-crossed:
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That looks like the same thing I bought
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EV97UD6/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So expect to get 4, not 3 protectors and for them to have a hole in the top middle rather than over the camera where everything points to it being....I'm hopeful stenheil will send replacements if the camera does indeed end up on the left side (which every single indication I've seen is it will)....

Looks like they changed the listing since I ordered, but I received a 4-pack.

sidhaarthm said:
I live in the UK and found a listing on Amazon. Linky here. Not sure what I will get and when I will get it. But here's hoping it is a genuine Stenheil Product and I receive it close to my N5 :fingers-crossed:
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IT's sold by Keep in Case which is the sub name for Spigen UK so it will definitely be genuine

Here's one of the protectors:

MLAM said:
IT's sold by Keep in Case which is the sub name for Spigen UK so it will definitely be genuine
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Definitely not genuine. He's already shipped the product when the N5 isn't even out yet. He also change his listing and removed the Samsung Nexus 5 name (when we all clearly know the N5 is being made by LG). When I asked him what he has sent and whether it is a genuine Steinheil Product (as even their official website has no placeholder for the Ultra Crystal protector for N5) he simply replied he has sent a compatible one. What the hell is that about?! After 6-7 email exchanges (all logged by Amazon), I went to Amazon as the seller is now unwilling to give me a return postage label. I do not want this generic crap protector which doesn't even have a hole for the earpiece (as seen in the N5 leaked images).
I reported this seller to Amazon and am working through a claim. All I want is a refund, but not happy to pay return postage for a item which was misrepresented. Amazon even told me on the phone that this guy might be in breach of one or more of their policies. Anyway, just waiting for a refund now and will actually wait for the N5 to be released before ordering a SPIGEN protector from a legitimate store.

are just the crystal ones available? anyone have links to legit other ones?

Got one free with my Spigen hybrid case :thumbup:
>^.^< Sent From Meow HTC One

Are the spigen screen protector wet or dry application?
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JCreazy said:
Are the spigen screen protector wet or dry application?
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Its a dry application !!!!!

ultimate shield glass screen protectors

I have recently purchased a ultimate shield glass screen protector that is case friendly from eBay for £10.99
The first 1 I was sent fitted perfect but would not stick to my phone so the company sent me another.
The second 1 stuck well but let dirt through the sides.
So they asked me to wait another week to try a upgraded version so I did and that arrived today. Although the sides are now black (previously clear) which fixed the dirt entering the side of the phone but none the top edges stick at all and there is far to much space between the phone screen and the glass so there's a clicking noise all the time when in use.
So I of course contacted the company again as I payed £10.99 and still my phone is not protected so I do expect a refund regardless to there help sending more out as they are not fit for purpose, I am thankful for them trying.
So the last conversation I had with them regarding a refund was they have yet another version of the protector they are sending out to me today to try so I shell receive that tomorrow hopefully and if it fits well I will upload pictures ect..
The bottom line is atm the ultimate shields glass screen protectors do not yet work for our devices so you may won't to keep clear for now if you have thought about buying 1.

Any updates please?

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Any updates please?
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New 1 just arrived. I will be installing shortly. This 1 is described very different as a 3d silk printed / black

Just fitted this screen protector and it is the best I've had to date. It fits perfect! There is deffienetly no space between the glass. It fits perfect around the phone. The glue is much stronger than any previous protectors. The curve seems more of a curve than previous but I still am able to use my cafele case without any uplifting.
I'm extremely happy with this protector and deffienetly worth the £10.99!
I'm not sure what cases this will work with as I only have 2 slim cases and originally it's advertised as a case friendly protector so it should fit a variety of cases as there is a gap at the top and rear for the case bumber access. I will try and upload a picture of it fitted later today when I have access to a camera.
Ultimate shields seem to be a good company and will help you with any issues. I would recommend buying this version and if you was to go ahead and buy this model I would message them first and tell them you want the new version vimto25 from xda was sent in case you receive old stock.

Is it "Case Friendly" ?

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Is it "Case Friendly" ?
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I think it's a 50/50 situation. The first few I had of them was classed as case friendly and I believe they was very case friendly but as I stated they had issues.
This new 1 looks slightly less case friendly but I have a case on it and it fits to a T so I think it needs testing with different cases that I do not have. It has gaps around the top and bottom and the sides for a case to fit with a open top which I prefere.
I've just received a message from the seller after giving them my feedback. They have said it's not yet in production I am the first to of tried this. But they assured me if you message them with my xda username you will be send this new design of there's.
I hope someone with a few cases purchases this and gives there feedback on what cases fit and what cases don't.

Ordered one today and they are send me a development unit, thank you!
Just need to get the phone now....

indyjonesUK said:
Ordered one today and they are send me a development unit, thank you!
Just need to get the phone now....
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Very good
Do you have any cases?
Well you've done it the right way a protector should always be brought before the phone arrives in my opinion ?

I have ordered the Nillkin Frosted Shield case based on the positive reviews in the other thread. Phone arrives tomorrow, and screen protector is shipping today so hopefully...... I always like to fit the screen protector straight away while the phone is new.

indyjonesUK said:
I have ordered the Nillkin Frosted Shield case based on the positive reviews in the other thread. Phone arrives tomorrow, and screen protector is shipping today so hopefully...... I always like to fit the screen protector straight away while the phone is new.
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By the looks of that case the screen protector should fit fine

That was the plan ?

Just bought one of these and it fits perfectly with a uag plasma case. Thanks for the heads up
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Benson881 said:
Just bought one of these and it fits perfectly with a uag plasma case. Thanks for the heads up
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Did you message the seller prior to buying? Just wondering which version you received. I need to buy another I dropped me phone and it cracked it abit on the side. I'm kinda happy tho as it's done it's job!

vimto25 said:
Did you message the seller prior to buying? Just wondering which version you received. I need to buy another I dropped me phone and it cracked it abit on the side. I'm kinda happy tho as it's done it's job!
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Yeaj pointed them in the direction of this thread. I got the 3d silk version in the post.
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O good. Any problems so far ?

vimto25 said:
O good. Any problems so far ?
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None as yet. Had it for 24 hours and all is good. Only issue seems to be its a fingerprint magnet
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How's the glass protector holding up? Thinking of ordering one soon

Installed mine yesterday and it's kick ass. No reason to hesitate. Buy this.

Will do....Did you message the seller asking for the 3d silk printed / black one?

Is this the link to the Ultimate Shield Glass Screen Protector? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultimate-...-Plus-Black-/142348224139?hash=item21249d868b
If so then this guy doesn't ship to the United States :/