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[Q] did anyone try those cheap silicone cases from ebay?

for example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/SAMSUNG-i9100-GALAXY-S-2-S2-SILICONE-CASE-BLACK-/330577389222?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item4cf7f2a6a6#ht_1357wt_1198
http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Case-3x-Screen-Protector-Samsung-Galaxy-I9100-/380345350505?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item588e597969#ht_2109wt_1139
I've ordered the 2nd and didn't get it yet but I'm afraid it will be crappy

I ordered one similar and tbh took it off after a day it made the phone look so ugly i have found some more exp ones for £15 which look good but tbh im sticking with my screen protector and thats it .

Yes, first one.
Fits perfect, its durable.

I always make sure i get the gel case not the silicone ones as they really attract the dirt/dust , and some say they have a special coating , "YEAH RIGHT"

Tinderbox (UK) said:
I always make sure i get the gel case not the silicone ones as they really attract the dirt/dust , and some say they have a special coating , "YEAH RIGHT"
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yes..and for that price the s tpu case is miles better than those cases..

Hi, I bought blue TPU case.Fit ok,looks ok too,but there is problem with calling and sound quality.People told me,that they can hear them self ( echo ).Without case no problem.Strange don't you think?
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I gave up, ordered Rearth case and screen protectors

Should have got one of these.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SAMSUNG-GALAX...sesPouches&hash=item45fad7bb06#ht_1492wt_1139
The textured sides give very nice grip. The description says silicon/gel, but I'm told by someone on this forum it's actually TPU. I can tell you it's nice and firm and feels very protective. Bought mine from a shop called chitterchatter for £5, where I also got my phone from too. Case is even cheaper on ebay. Here's pics I took of mine. Screen protector needs redoing, too many bubbles, lol.
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I originally bought one of those silicone ones in the first post, it was quite loose on my phone and the surface kind of stuck to my jeans pocket making it annoying to take out, so I then bought one of the gel/tpu cases that looks identical to the one in the post above, which does a sterling job.

Roman5 said:
Should have got one of these.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SAMSUNG-GALAX...sesPouches&hash=item45fad7bb06#ht_1492wt_1139
The textured sides give very nice grip. The description says silicon/gel, but I'm told by someone on this forum it's actually TPU. I can tell you it's nice and firm and feels very protective. Bought mine from a shop called chitterchatter for £5, where I also got my phone from too. Case is even cheaper on ebay. Here's pics I took of mine. Screen protector needs redoing, too many bubbles, lol.
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I bought this from ebay for £2.90 and am very pleased with it, collects a bit of dust at the bottom but a lift and gentle blow gets rid of that. Feels grippy and adds a nice bit of bulk to the phone aswell.

About six weeks ago, I bought 4 TPU cases very similar to those mentioned in the OP, for US $8.00. Fortuitously, they arrived on the same day I took delivery on the SGS2. They fit pretty well, although the long sides are a little loose, but not enough to be a danger of slipping off. On my case, the power & volume switches are covered by the case, which has button skins stamped into it. The back is textured with a diamond pattern, and the sides look slick but do have some grip.
Like most cases, it has the top right corner cut out to accommodate the antenna on the Korean version of the SGS2. The first few days I had the case, I noticed it attracted quite a bit of dust, but that appears to have subsided in the last few weeks. Overall, it's much better than I'd have expected a $2 case to be; I'd bought 4 figuring they'd be so crappy that only one of them would fit well, or they'd fail in short order and I'd have to upgrade to a CaseMate, PDAir, or Krusell.

taoranga said:
for example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/SAMSUNG-i9100-GALAXY-S-2-S2-SILICONE-CASE-BLACK-/330577389222?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item4cf7f2a6a6#ht_1357wt_1198
http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Case-3x-Screen-Protector-Samsung-Galaxy-I9100-/380345350505?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item588e597969#ht_2109wt_1139
I've ordered the 2nd and didn't get it yet but I'm afraid it will be crappy
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I picked up one like that from Amazon. I sent it back today. It did not fit well and I hated that it would not slide in and out of my pocket easily. It also attracted lint from my pocket.
I prefer a hard case.
I have my eyes on a SGP Silke case.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SAMSUNG-GALAX...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item3366acadbc
Just ordered the above case, initially had the same type from the same seller for my Atrix and it was a really good case.... Lets hope this is just as good

Yea, i bought 2. But you need them TPU one's and not those gel covers. Mine fits pretty wel and worth the 2 bucks.

I bought one S line TPU case, but I find it prety hard to press the buttons. overall it's a really nice case fits perfectly (hard to take off )
i decided to buy this aluminium one :
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SAMSUNG-GALAX..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item1c1c8cc497
It is really nice! although the silicone part attracts some dust, but not much, the mic holes are not perf cut, but no problems during calls etc.

[Review] Momax UltraThin Case

Just a quick review of one of the better cases that I have come across...for those who dont like TPU and soft cases were the lip around the screen would easily peel back, and dont feel like actual part of the phone...Seems to be the only option was to run with no case, or them clip on cases.
The Momax UltraThin is the best case for myself at the moment, offering all that I am after, a phone that is still slim, protects it from minor scratches...I admit, not much drop protection but then, even thicker cases dont always promise absolute protection.
Anyways, the case is well lipped, accurate and precise, the holes for the buttons are well placed and shaped, overall very easy, as if there was no case on. The camera hole is well flushed to the camera itself.
Most of all this case actually clips on very tight and firm, just the way I like it...there is no give or any gap or loose points like TPU cases or SGP Neos...its just a firm case, that makes you feel like you are holding onto a phone without any added bulk...
Plus, the paint job on it is absolutely stunning...pretty flawless, high quality product...for a fair price...Ill let the photos do the talking...
Cheers.

Nice and simple case. The price seems cool too, thanks for sharing the product, I'll have a look at it!

Looks very nice. Where did you get it from?

plisk3n said:
Looks very nice. Where did you get it from?
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I got mine on Ebay, shipping took about 1 week to New Zealand which is as slow as things get...

Also, is the material on the inside part of the case metal? I'm afraid it would scratch the plastic on the back of the phone if there's any rubbing.. ?

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Also, is the material on the inside part of the case metal? I'm afraid it would scratch the plastic on the back of the phone if there's any rubbing.. ?
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It is plastic, very smooth so I do not think it would scratch at all unless there is sand or other small hard particles between the case and phone.

What is different from other mesh cases ?

rouvax said:
What is different from other mesh cases ?
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There are no mesh that allows small dusts to get between case and phone I suppose? I believe it also comes in transparent as well...

Have the same case - price and quality are perfect. I like that comparing to original phone materials this case feels like good-old soft-touch back panel. Only drawback I can find is that this case can be scratched easily - after a month of carrying my phone mainly in the pocket there appeared lots of small scratches. I bet this is due to the material of the case.

is there any problem with voice conversation like other ebay cases ?
No gps problem ?

raver2046 said:
is there any problem with voice conversation like other ebay cases ?
No gps problem ?
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I havent had any issues with calls or GPS...

Not a fan of cases that expose the top or bottom of the phone so I am still looking while my S2 is in transit.
Thanks.

Backplate Replacement

So I've had the OF-7 for a few days now, and so far, my only complaint with the larger than normal ("Normal" being a Nexus 5 for me) screen size for me is the texture of the backplate. Its too smooth, and with the weight, it feels unsafe. I pre-ordered, so they sent me the flip cover which actually feels a lot better in the hand..
Unfortunately I take a lot of videos, so when the flip cover is open and I'm taking video, it gets in the way of the video. Does anyone know where I can buy another backplate that has a better texture to it than the stock smooth one? Thank in advance!

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So I've had the OF-7 for a few days now, and so far, my only complaint with the larger than normal ("Normal" being a Nexus 5 for me) screen size for me is the texture of the backplate. Its too smooth, and with the weight, it feels unsafe. I pre-ordered, so they sent me the flip cover which actually feels a lot better in the hand..
Unfortunately I take a lot of videos, so when the flip cover is open and I'm taking video, it gets in the way of the video. Does anyone know where I can buy another backplate that has a better texture to it than the stock smooth one? Thank in advance!
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I would wait until hard cases start coming out and just buy one.

migueldias94 said:
I would wait until hard cases start coming out and just buy one.
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Hard cases are all over on Ebay already...and nah I wanted a backplate replacement to keep the phone from getting to thick..

ZenithHammerhead said:
Hard cases are all over on Ebay already...and nah I wanted a backplate replacement to keep the phone from getting to thick..
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Well, the OnePlus is essentially the same device and its getting backplate alternatives, so we could see that coming to the Find 7 in the near future, but i don't know. Or maybe some third-party company starts to make them, like dBrand for example.

Do an Easy Cover Hack
ZenithHammerhead said:
So I've had the OF-7 for a few days now, and so far, my only complaint with the larger than normal ("Normal" being a Nexus 5 for me) screen size for me is the texture of the backplate. Its too smooth, and with the weight, it feels unsafe. I pre-ordered, so they sent me the flip cover which actually feels a lot better in the hand..
Unfortunately I take a lot of videos, so when the flip cover is open and I'm taking video, it gets in the way of the video. Does anyone know where I can buy another backplate that has a better texture to it than the stock smooth one? Thank in advance!
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I thought the same about the stock backplate. I loved the feel of the Easy Cover but I don't like flip covers. So I cut the flip part of the cover off. Just cut the flip part along the crease where it naturally folds over. Then, using a nice sharp pair of scissors, Trim the remaining faux leather so it is flush with the plastic edge underneath. The side with the volume rocker has the plastic underneath the faux leather extending past the side of the phone. Just use some sand paper to make it flush with the part that is indented to accommodate the volume rocker. I found that the plastic overhang was reducing faster than the faux leather. Just sand some of the plastic then use the scissors to cut it flush again and continue until the plastic overhang is gone and flush with the sides of the phone. Then you might want to rough up the plastic edge on the power button side. This makes both sides uniform and gives better grip. When everything looks nice and flush use a lighter to melt any frayed faux leather. It probably took me 30 mins because I was a little obsessed with making it look nice. The end result is that it's flush with the left and right sides. It doesn't look hacked together at all. The only asymmetry is that the side that had the flip doesn't have stitching. I've attached pictures. Hopefully it works since I have less than 10 posts.

Wow, that's really well done Doc!
Might have myself a little weekend project here.
I'm really waiting for a thin case like Spigen or Incipio make for the Galaxy series. Nice matte feel for better grip and very thin.

the tchichs
Thnaks, I'm happy with the results. Almost everyone who I've shown my new telephonic smart device to has commented on how good the backplate feels. Give it a try. I'm not super craftsy or anything so anybody should be able to do it. The most tedious part was sanding down the lip on the volume rocker side. I used coarse grit sandpaper but if you had a rotary tool it would go much faster.
-Sent from my rooted, bootloader unlocked, overclocked Blendtec blender running Android 5.0 Lollipop

Finf 7 quad HD backlpate
ZenithHammerhead said:
Hard cases are all over on Ebay already...and nah I wanted a backplate replacement to keep the phone from getting to thick..
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The Find 7 Premium has the carbon fiber back-plate. That is suppose to feel more secure. Maybe you can get it already somehow from China.
I have been able to shoot video with the flipcover, ARe you sure you can't acclimate to it? It's also not a bad idea in the protection department.
If you tilt your phone to the right instead of the left and hold the cover closed from the bottom it's not too awkward (for me anyway).

The white back actually has a really nice texture and is not as slippery as the black one. I actually want to see about ordering a replacement but in black. I think it would look cool, black front, white middle molding and black back I hope they start to sell just the backs. I emailed Oppstyle about it. Hopefully they will sell me a black one

I have the white back and still thought it was a little too slippery. I bought a black Nillkin case and Nillkin glass screen protector. The case is a nice textured softouch plastic. It fits great does not add much girth and no more slipperiness. Looks great with white peaking through the speaker and camera cutouts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nillkin-Mat...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item4d1b84f4c2
The glass protector went on easy but I had a bubble that I could not get out. After 2 days the bubble went away with occasional rubbing. Glass feels great but shows fingerprint oil more than stock. I don't like the ear piece/sensor cut out, I would have preferred a separate cut out for each. Seems kind of stupid putting glass on to protect gorilla glass butt people always loved the glass protectors so I thought I would try it. Since the case and protector came to $19 together, what the heck, give it a try. Shipping from China to SoCal was about 10days..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231192733607?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

I have this exact setup. Can confirm the glass is very nice and the case is much better than the eBay ones.
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gedster314 said:
I have the white back and still thought it was a little too slippery. I bought a black Nillkin case and Nillkin glass screen protector. The case is a nice textured softouch plastic. It fits great does not add much girth and no more slipperiness. Looks great with white peaking through the speaker and camera cutouts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nillkin-Mat...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item4d1b84f4c2
The glass protector went on easy but I had a bubble that I could not get out. After 2 days the bubble went away with occasional rubbing. Glass feels great but shows fingerprint oil more than stock. I don't like the ear piece/sensor cut out, I would have preferred a separate cut out for each. Seems kind of stupid putting glass on to protect gorilla glass butt people always loved the glass protectors so I thought I would try it. Since the case and protector came to $19 together, what the heck, give it a try. Shipping from China to SoCal was about 10days..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231192733607?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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The Niklin glass SP doesn't has cut out for front camera.Would that have any impact for front camera usage?Intend to get one for myself.....

aw1007 said:
The Niklin glass SP doesn't has cut out for front camera.Would that have any impact for front camera usage?Intend to get one for myself.....
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Most people have reported that it has very little to no effect. I've barely used the front camera but I just looked at it and it looked fine to me.

Have anyone found a Place to order replacement back covers, I bought a midnight but would like to try the white and carbonfiber backcover to. Don't have the phone right now as I had to send it back to Oppostyle to get it replaced, but they still don't have any stock. Asked them about getting carbonfiber or white back covers, they checked with Oppo and they answered that they had no plans to sell back covers seperately.

fremar said:
Have anyone found a Place to order replacement back covers, I bought a midnight but would like to try the white and carbonfiber backcover to. Don't have the phone right now as I had to send it back to Oppostyle to get it replaced, but they still don't have any stock. Asked them about getting carbonfiber or white back covers, they checked with Oppo and they answered that they had no plans to sell back covers seperately.
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Kedros is doing a mass / bulk order of fake-carbon / third-party back covers over at the official oppo forums right now.
If you want to snatch a carbon look-a-like cover, or simply midnight / white spares, thats the place you got to go.
Kedros charges 4.80€ per cover + 1€ shipping (china international) + 5% paypal fees.
Don't think you will find it any cheaper elsewhere.

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Kedros is doing a mass / bulk order of fake-carbon / third-party back covers over at the official oppo forums right now.
If you want to snatch a carbon look-a-like cover, or simply midnight / white spares, thats the place you got to go.
Kedros charges 4.80€ per cover + 1€ shipping (china international) + 5% paypal fees.
Don't think you will find it any cheaper elsewhere.
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Ok, that sounds interesting, but I can't register on the oppoforums for some reason.

fremar said:
Ok, that sounds interesting, but I can't register on the oppoforums for some reason.
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Yeah for some reason I can't register through the web.
Use tapatalk and search for oppo, there you can register for an account

Same problem from tapatalk, it just opens the browser to register for me.

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Same problem from tapatalk, it just opens the browser to register for me.
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I downloaded the app, and that's how I got an account in.

I would love one with a sandstone texture like the OnePlus One.

leather case for HTC U11+ anyone?

Can somebody please manufacture a high quality leather case for the HTC U11+ ?
I can't find one online. Does it even exist yet?
Please let me know if you find a good leather case for it.
Thank you.
The case should offer enough protection while at the same time supporting the edge sense feature.

I used the included Clear plastic case, AND then purchased a high quality leather case from Piel Frama which has a pull tab.
The IPhone 7 plus case is a perfect fit for the U11+ with the included clear case.
I don't think that there will be many cases for this device as the U12 is 6 months away.

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I used the included Clear plastic case, AND then purchased a high quality leather case from Piel Frama which has a pull tab.
The IPhone 7 plus case is a perfect fit for the U11+ with the included clear case.
I don't think that there will be many cases for this device as the U12 is 6 months away.
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can you show some picture about your leather case?

See attached photos.
Fits like a glove !

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See attached photos.
Fits like a glove !
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Great how much does it cost ?
what screen protection do you use (link please)?

See link below.
Hands down, Piel Frama makes the best quality leather cases in the world.
https://www.pielframa.com/en/producto/iphone-7-plus-cases/pull-style
There are a lot of colours and a couple of textures available.
I haven't used screen protectors for years. Not necessary if you use a pouch/case for protection.

globalgpj said:
See link below.
Hands down, Piel Frama makes the best quality leather cases in the world.
https://www.pielframa.com/en/producto/iphone-7-plus-cases/pull-style
There are a lot of colours and a couple of textures available.
I haven't used screen protectors for years. Not necessary if you use a pouch/case for protection.
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thanks

There are 4 small holes on the bottom right of the pouch. This allows for the speaker notification sounds to come through easily when the phone is in the pouch. Very clever. Perfect for this device.

This is one of the many problems with the leather cases on amazon. The product images are clearly fake.

I found this online,
https://www.casefanatic.com/htc/bus...r-cover-oneplus-5-oneplus-5t-htc-u11-htc-u11/
Have no idea about the quality but it looks good to my eyes :fingers-crossed:
Edit: The exact same case as above is available in aliexpress for half the price.
Edit: I found one more https://www.noreve.com/en/u11/3475-htc-u11-leather-cover.html
The above link is for U11 but they are currently in the process for making it for U11+ as well. Expensive but looks very high quality.

http://bit.ly/2CnzvQe

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http://bit.ly/2CnzvQe
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Looks good but where is that magnetic thing to close the case?
Also how does the phone sit inside the case? I don't see a silicone cover glued inside the leather case...
Please show more pics of it.
Does it provide sufficient protection for the edges of the phone?
Are all buttons easily accessible?

lebigmac said:
Looks good but where is that magnetic thing to close the case?
Also how does the phone sit inside the case? I don't see a silicone cover glued inside the leather case...
Please show more pics of it.
Does it provide sufficient protection for the edges of the phone?
Are all buttons easily accessible?
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I received it today (1-9) . Cannot find a magnet. So it will not close by itself. Inside there is a glued cover (plastic) Fits, nice. All buttons are accessible and all the microphones are accessible too. Smells like real leather. Nicely wrapped in a box and bubble plastic.

Noreve has 3 models available now for pre-order, I ordered one (back cover only), should get it by the end of the month...

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I received it today (1-9) . Cannot find a magnet. So it will not close by itself. Inside there is a glued cover (plastic) Fits, nice. All buttons are accessible and all the microphones are accessible too. Smells like real leather. Nicely wrapped in a box and bubble plastic.
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I also got the same a few days ago. https://goo.gl/9t2V3u
It is of a very good qualtity and smells like real leather. The top cover attatch to the bottom with a magnet. If it don't you have to bend the top cover to back and front a few times because the new leather is stiff. After that mine attach to the bottom without any problem.
But, the opening to the volume and power -button is too small for me. You need small fingertips or use your nail to reach them. Its also missing an opening for the led at the top so I can't see it when charging or messages has arrived. Also it is very hard to use the fingerprint scanner if you don't have small fingertips. I have inform the seller/company about this and they will probably fix i in the next batch, they say.
As I said the quality is very good, exept what I have mentioned but maybe a bit overdone. With this case the package feels very thick, with the plastic bed for the phone and quite thick leather on top of that again. Solid, looks very exclusive no doubt, but to mutch I think.

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I also got the same a few days ago. https://goo.gl/9t2V3u
It is of a very good qualtity and smells like real leather. The top cover attatch to the bottom with a magnet. If it don't you have to bend the top cover to back and front a few times because the new leather is stiff. After that mine attach to the bottom without any problem.
But, the opening to the volume and power -button is too small for me. You need small fingertips or use your nail to reach them. Its also missing an opening for the led at the top so I can't see it when charging or messages has arrived. Also it is very hard to use the fingerprint scanner if you don't have small fingertips. I have inform the seller/company about this and they will probably fix i in the next batch, they say.
As I said the quality is very good, exept what I have mentioned but maybe a bit overdone. With this case the package feels very thick, with the plastic bed for the phone and quite thick leather on top of that again. Solid, looks very exclusive no doubt, but to mutch I think.
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I got a new leather case today. https://goo.gl/ea8Jr4
It feels lighter and not so compact/heavy as the earlier mentioned case.
But this case as the earlier one is missing a hole/opening for the charger/message-LED. It seems that companies who make this leather cases is missing this. The LED is not visible on the phone until it lights up. On the first case I made a hole for it but on this one, if I make one, it will destroy one of the vertial seam.

fasst said:
I also got the same a few days ago. https://goo.gl/9t2V3u
It is of a very good qualtity and smells like real leather. The top cover attatch to the bottom with a magnet. If it don't you have to bend the top cover to back and front a few times because the new leather is stiff. After that mine attach to the bottom without any problem.
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You are right. After a few days of use I noticed there is a magnet. Sorry.

Received my noreve case, I got the synthetic leather one, back only ( there was a discount going on at the time, got it for 29€). Took about 20 days for delivery.
First impression is very positive, on first sight feels like really high quality, the synthetic leather seems to be of a high quality kind, fits perfectly... exept two things, one I knew about, the other one, I could live with.
First is the big cut outs for the squeeze feature, they look kinda ugly and we know that this feature works with most cases anyway... Thats why I got the black case to minimize this cutout...but still, not good.
Second thing is that the back mic cutout is not centered, mind you it doesn’t cover the mic, but just barely.
So in its current state, I wouldn’t buy it again, but having started a mail exchange with them, as it is a handmade on order brand, I think I will be able to place a special order without the cutout and with the mic hole centered correctly...
Will let you know how it goes...

Ok so my last update on the noreve case, I decided to return the one I got, didn't look good with the big cutouts for the squeeze feature...
Also they couldn't accomodate my idea for a case without these cutouts, as it would have been too expensive and too difficult for a one off case...
Back to square one, did not find a really nice case yet...

ziplepingouin said:
Ok so my last update on the noreve case, I decided to return the one I got, didn't look good with the big cutouts for the squeeze feature...
Also they couldn't accomodate my idea for a case without these cutouts, as it would have been too expensive and too difficult for a one off case...
Back to square one, did not find a really nice case yet...
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As I see the issue isn't in the case ...
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CAFELE case - best case for mi a1

Hi I wanted to show you what I think is the best case for mi a1. It's very light, thin, it doesn't make your phone bricky, it fits perfectly and is very sturdy on the edges on the phone. It costs 3 dollars here:
Cafele Matte TPU Phone Case for Xiaomi MI 5X ( A1) Ultra-thin 0.6mm Anti-fingerprint TPU Cover for Xiaomi A1
http://s.aliexpress.com/ARjemeQn
(from AliExpress Android)
I picked red one, photos here:

Yeah, it's almost perfect, I have the same, just without any kind of branding for 1 USD from eBay

_mysiak_ said:
Yeah, it's almost perfect, I have the same, just without any kind of branding for 1 USD from eBay
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Can you provide link dude?

carastroren1991 said:
Can you provide link dude?
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Just search for "Ultra Thin Soft TPU Silicone Matte Rubber Case Cover For Xiaomi Mi A1" on eBay. But for example here. Black is for 0.99USD, colored ones are a bit more expensive at 1.25USD.

A have unbranded one also red from aliexpress. It's very cool, not bulky but little slippery.
It's discounted now, link

So, this one or nillkin. i am in doubt about these two..

dejano said:
So, this one or nillkin. i am in doubt about these two..
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I have both (and few others) and I much prefer the cheap silicone one and hard Imak cowboy. Nillkin has too rough surface, it hurts my skin on fingers [emoji846]

dejano said:
So, this one or nillkin. i am in doubt about these two..
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well, nillkin is more rugged, so if you tend to drop your phone i'd go with that one, but since i do not drop mine, i just want to protect it from scratches and i went with this thin case.

I've got the same case. Paid $2 shipped on eBay. This case retains the slim feel of the phone...not like you're picking up a brick.

God, I ordered the same one but I was hopping a more red color than what you show on your pics, it seems like your case is more red/pink rather than a strong red, Am I correct?

HEIS3NBERG said:
God, I ordered the same one but I was hopping a more red color than what you show on your pics, it seems like your case is more red/pink rather than a strong red, Am I correct?
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Yes the red colour is not as strong and bright red as I thought, but it is red. I took pictures with xiaomi redmi note 4 and yes it looks pinky on the photos. The red is kinda washed out but I still like it. Looks better in natural light, and fit and quality is good. I'm going to order one more in different colour.

I just ordered it from aliexpress for the same color as red. I hope the color will look good.

I have one red and one black. They are really nice.

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Using the same, but black color. Beautifull but not the best protection for drops.

Gets loose pretty easily
I bought one, cut outs are pretty good of this case. But finger print cutout is not good. After few days of use it got loose and wubbly

A Better Case
For me I like the Carbon Fiber one. It's for those who are looking for something more sturdy, unfortunately it makes the phone slightly bulky (I like this because I play a lot of games, easy to hold), but for those who are looking for something slender, it's not the way to go.
aliexpress.com/item/For-Xiaomi-Mi-5X-Case-For-Xiaomi-Mi-5X-Cover-Slim-Carbon-Fiber-Soft-Case-For/32829899124.html
I didn't buy it here, but these are the cases. I got the black one + my gold Xiaomi Mi A1. It's superb quality.
I accidentally dropped my phone multiple times and face-first, but this case delivered. It protects the phone because the rims of the case are slightly above the phone's screen, and since it's carbon fiber, it's as sturdy as a rock. :good:

I think the best case is to get standard silicon transparent case to show my beautiful Red edition Mi A1

thanks for the tip, super cheap
bought one just now

Cafele back covers and glass protector are top quality and feels very premium in hand. They are surely little expensive but one can only feel difference when they hold it in hand