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GadgetShieldz Skinnova Skins for OnePlus2

I recently ordered a skin for my OnePlus 2 (Sandstone back) from a local Indian site called GadgetShieldz which go by the name Skinnova. Its exactly as in more or less like dbrand skins, but I wouldn't know cause I havent tried them yet. I wanted dbrand but couldn't afford the shipping charges. And this was cheaper, only Rs 832 (approx $12).
It took about 2 days for them to deliver it and according to most videos I've seen applying them is exactly like you do for dbrand skins. These are also 3M standard. Application was fairly easy. My combo was White carbon-fibre for the front and back, blue sandstone for the OnePlus logo and brushed titanium for the camera metal. Even though I know dbrand is the best, but Skinnova is a worthy and able local replacement for anyone in India who can't afford or wait for it.
PS: A few extra options and textures would have been better but its very good and Don't forget to leave thanks if you found this useful

Hi. I'm a skinnova user too. I have the ebony wood applied to my phone from like 5 months now. It's awesome. It really feels like wood in hands and people often think that it's actually wooden. Go blindly when it's skinnova.

Here's the ebony wood I was talking about

rondias18 said:
I recently ordered a skin for my OnePlus 2 (Sandstone back) from a local Indian site called GadgetShieldz which go by the name Skinnova. Its exactly as in more or less like dbrand skins, but I wouldn't know cause I havent tried them yet. I wanted dbrand but couldn't afford the shipping charges. And this was cheaper, only Rs 832 (approx $12).
It took about 2 days for them to deliver it and according to most videos I've seen applying them is exactly like you do for dbrand skins. These are also 3M standard. Application was fairly easy. My combo was White carbon-fibre for the front and back, blue sandstone for the OnePlus logo and brushed titanium for the camera metal. Even though I know dbrand is the best, but Skinnova is a worthy and able local replacement for anyone in India who can't afford or wait for it.
PS: A few extra options and textures would have been better but its very good and Don't forget to leave thanks if you found this useful
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Btw, did you not get the metallic frame skin? Because I did, in the ebony wood skin pack. Or did you simply not apply it yet?

shreyas.kukde said:
Btw, did you not get the metallic frame skin? Because I did, in the ebony wood skin pack. Or did you simply not apply it yet?
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I didn't order the sides skin cause i use a bumper case so it would have of no use. I ordered the Front+Back+Camera+Logo only. I''ll go for the wooden textures next time.

Will try in the future..dbrand are awesome but costly for me..thanks for sharing..

rondias18 said:
I didn't order the sides skin cause i use a bumper case so it would have of no use. I ordered the Front+Back+Camera+Logo only. I''ll go for the wooden textures next time.
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Hey man. Which bumper case are u using?

abhishekcal said:
Hey man. Which bumper case are u using?
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Spigen bought from Amazon.in Here

rondias18 said:
Spigen bought from Amazon.in Here
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Its a full case, are u sure u are using this because the case will cover any skin you may have applied.
I am confused

rondias18 said:
I recently ordered a skin for my OnePlus 2
(Sandstone back) from a local Indian site called GadgetShieldz which go by the name Skinnova. Its exactly as in more or less like dbrand skins, but I wouldn't know cause I havent tried them yet. I wanted dbrand but couldn't afford the shipping charges. And this was cheaper, only Rs 832 (approx $12).
It took about 2 days for them to deliver it and according to most videos I've seen applying them is exactly like you do for dbrand skins. These are also 3M standard. Application was fairly easy. My combo was White carbon-fibre for the front and back, blue sandstone for the OnePlus logo and brushed titanium for the camera metal. Even though I know dbrand is the best, but Skinnova is a worthy and able local replacement for anyone in India who can't afford or wait for it.
PS: A few extra options and textures would have been better but its very good and Don't forget to leave thanks if you found this useful
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hey mate! i just wanted to know if the carbon fibre finish on the back is slippery as i am not going to use a case over the skin. So i dont want to drop the phone every now and then or else i will go for black leather skin.

daninantro said:
hey mate! i just wanted to know if the carbon fibre finish on the back is slippery as i am not going to use a case over the skin. So i dont want to drop the phone every now and then or else i will go for black leather skin.
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Its not as grippy as the sandstone finish, but its manageable

Does the skin glue spoil the sandstone back?

demongokul said:
Does the skin glue spoil the sandstone back?
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I'll answer that after I remove the ebony wood skin from the back. It didnt affect the metal frames. I had it applied there too.

I ordered too. Seems pretty promising, don't think the quality will be as good as dbrand's but the price really cuts it.

I ordered the silver one from gadgetshieldz.com with blue sandstone one plus logo and camera skin. Have to say the phone looks very good. The materials used are also top notch.
Application was easy, have not had any issue with it for over 2 + weeks now.
Feels nice to hold, grip is similar to what we have with Kevlar cover.
The side grip was a little rough during the first few days. But now it's not a problem.
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demongokul said:
Does the skin glue spoil the sandstone back?
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No it doesn't spoil the sandstone back, I switched 3 skins in the span of the past year. I'm rocking the OPT naked now and the sandstone still retains the same grippy feel.

rondias18 said:
No it doesn't spoil the sandstone back, I switched 3 skins in the span of the past year. I'm rocking the OPT naked now and the sandstone still retains the same grippy feel.
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Thanks for all the info!! (already hit multiple thanks)
I'm going to order some now....
Can you please tell me what is the average life span of these skins approximately? :silly:

Prasad98 said:
Thanks for all the info!! (already hit multiple thanks)
I'm going to order some now....
Can you please tell me what is the average life span of these skins approximately? :silly:
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Its made to last long, and plus the adhesive behind doesn't loosen so if you were to remove it you can easily put it back on with the help of a hairdryer and repeating the same process. I used mine for almost 7-8 months before getting tired of it, but it didn't peel back or loosen because of dust build up. Go for it.
Also if you need and alternate, Amazon India has currently discounted the StyleSwap covers(Rosewood, Karbon, Apricot) for just Rs.299, ATM I'd suggest you take advantage of this deal. (considering Rs1700 was overkill )

SlickWraps - Not previously a fan but...

the fit was actually pretty good on the G6. I think it's because of the chamfered edges. The fit on my iPhone 7 Plus was horrible because of the rounded edges. I didn't like how the fit and finish wasn't quite as perfect as my OCD demands. I ripped that one off practically immediately. On my HTC 10 I had a Nude wrap that was terrible because the glue on it could be seen right thru the clear skin as well as all the slight imperfections. It just made a gorgeous device look pitted and ugly. So for the LG G6 I got a skin that wasn't see thru but had a design. I got the StormTrooper because I felt it complemented the platinum G6 well. I only wanted the back skin but unfortunately they only sell the set. This is probably the first SW skin I'm happy with. Check out my YT vid here:
https://youtu.be/LXDYSZcsEgQ
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Good write up man. Looks good [emoji108]
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Nice!
I'm a bit tempted by their real leather ones. They look pretty nice.

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Good write up man. Looks good [emoji108]
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Thanks Blaine!
Obscure Reference said:
Nice!
I'm a bit tempted by their real leather ones. They look pretty nice.
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Yup, the leather ones look good. I'm tempted to order one of those too but I'm hoping dbrand comes out with a few other colors in leather because theirs are less expensive and the quality is pretty good.
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jlczl said:
Thanks Blaine!
Yup, the leather ones look good. I'm tempted to order one of those too but I'm hoping dbrand comes out with a few other colors in leather because theirs are less expensive and the quality is pretty good.
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Dbrand is nice, but they don't have any real leather (or wood for that matter) skins, just leather textured ones.
Then again, you probably couldn't fit the phone in a case after sticking some leather on it's back either so both versions have their pros and cons.

Thanks for that video... I have actually ordered the slickwraps and waiting to be shipped to Canada...
Edit: I got mine and put it on... Looks real nice, and I credit myself for doing a good job

I got a Dbrand sticker for mine, just to cover the ugly fingerprint magnet shiny black back, because I don't use a case. It looks really great and it fits perfectly, without interfering at all with the fingerprint reader or camera.

I got a Carbon for mine from SW, it's pretty good. Usually go with DBrand but they don't offer any options for the sides.

Huge Thanks!

LG G6 = Indian Unit (870DS) || Skin = [MENTION]Slickwrap[/MENTION] - Dark Brown NATURAL SERIES WRAPS || Side Skin = GT-5000 Grip Tape || Launcher = Action Launcher

Just want to throw this out there for those who are considering a leather skin.
The leather skin is of great quality, but it is rather thick and will not be compatible with most cases. They are different from Dbrand leather skins in that respect. The quality, as i said, is great, but due to the thickness they dont fit with cases. I would estimate that the skin adds about 2 mm of thickness to the back.

mixxy said:
Just want to throw this out there for those who are considering a leather skin.
The leather skin is of great quality, but it is rather thick and will not be compatible with most cases. They are different from Dbrand leather skins in that respect. The quality, as i said, is great, but due to the thickness they dont fit with cases. I would estimate that the skin adds about 2 mm of thickness to the back.
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You are right, I haven't been able to use any case with the leather skin. But man this phone feels so good without a case. The leather nails how it looks !!!!!!!!!!!!

So I have a clear case and I had a receipt in it...So a friend of mine thought I had the new Pixel phone What if there was a Pixel skin? Would you use it?

treezy26 said:
So I have a clear case and I had a receipt in it...So a friend of mine thought I had the new Pixel phone What if there was a Pixel skin? Would you use it?
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No.
You can make any skin a pixel skin; cut the top off.

Just to let you guys know, Slickwraps currently has a 50% off sale!
And thanks for all the info in here. Since my G6's glass back is already pretty scratched after a few months of use and as it's the worst fingerprint magnet ever, those back wraps look like the perfect solution.

Dbrand or Slickwraps?

I'm thinking about getting a skin but I've never used one before. I'd like something that has decent grip. Which brand would you recommend?
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Hands down the Slickwrap - any of the three leather from the natural series. I have wasted money in dbrand and the other vinyl from SW as well.
I regret not buying the natural series. It's amazing, I have seen it on a friend's phone and got so jealous.

chanakyashah said:
Hands down the Slickwrap - any of the three leather from the natural series. I have wasted money in dbrand and the other vinyl from SW as well.
I regret not buying the natural series. It's amazing, I have seen it on a friend's phone and got so jealous.
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Leather and Natural are 2 different series. Which one are you referring to?
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The last three inside the natural series.
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https://www.slickwraps.com/natural-series-wraps-skins-for-lg-g6.html

Thank you. Just impulse bought your suggestion. Memorial Day sale with 50% off MEM50

Dann.
Wish I can see this before ordering my dbrand. That does look slick!

I ended up returning the Wooden "Natural Series" Slickwraps skin I bought recently, and don't recommend anyone else order one of those. The trouble is that its edges are sharp, and stick up from the back. This may be exacerbated by the slight rounding on the back of the G6, but it made holding the phone with this skin on it really bothersome. I haven't got my money back from Slickwraps, and frankly don't expect to, I've read elsewhere that these companies basically never do that. I've also read that they Photoshop these edges down on the photos on their site.
All that said, I am still interested in the Alacantara Slickwraps skin, which is like suede, but my only hesitation there is that from some reason those don't have a little extra bit to go around the cameras. If anyone's tried a "Natural Series" leather skin, I'm also curious if that's more comfortable to hold, or if that has issues too.

Never tried Dbrand before but I did order the carbon fiber wrap from Slickwraps and love it. I currently only have the Back/Front and Camera Lens skinned. Here is a gallery of shots I put together of my titanium LG G6 with the carbon fiber skin from slickwraps. I would recommend them to anybody.
Carbon Fiber Skin From Slickwraps (Titanium LG G6)

patrickneil said:
.. The trouble is that its edges are sharp, and stick up from the back. This may be exacerbated by the slight rounding on the back of the G6, but it made holding the phone with this skin on it really bothersome...
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Yep, patrickneil is spot on. It's almost awesome. But it is clearly a 1mm wood sticker. I've applied it perfectly yet the bottom has an arc between the phone and slickwrap, filling up with dust and hair.
I have filed down every other edge so that it feels better but it was a lot of effort. A little false advertising on slickwraps behalf.

Anyone here use either Dbrand or slickwraps front decals with a screen protector? is it possible?

Toast is the best when it comes to skins. Real wood, less than a millimeter thick. Toastmade.com
ledvedder said:
I'm thinking about getting a skin but I've never used one before. I'd like something that has decent grip. Which brand would you recommend?
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I have ordered the Nillkin Frost Shield and Nature series clear case(Gray).... Yet to receive them.. will share my findings soon...
I have used Nillkin in the past with my old Oneplus One and they have served me well...

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

General OnePlus 9 Pro unboxing!

I received my OnePlus 9 Pro and am quite excited to share the pictures!
It looks so cool and astonishing!

I've received my phone yesterday but I'm missing time at the moment to switch to it (unlocking bootloader, rooting, transferring data,…).
When I've got the phone box, I've wondered why it was so long. Once open, I think it could be 3 centimeters shorter without problems. There is space in the cover where are the papers, in the plastic where is the phone (if you remove the "never settle" zone) and between the charger and the cable.

heard oxygen os 11 got some bugs hows user experience?

salimifran said:
I received my OnePlus 9 Pro and am quite excited to share the pictures!
It looks so cool and astonishing!
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Good looking phone, eh?
You should block/edit your pics
as your IMEI number is exposed.
Enjoy your phone.

salimifran said:
I received my OnePlus 9 Pro and am quite excited to share the pictures!
It looks so cool and astonishing!
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how's the user experience?

Great experience so far

you're using any gears on your one plus device?

seancannery88 said:
heard oxygen os 11 got some bugs hows user experience?
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It has been fixed in the recent update...

Such a nice camera design!

ivigneshwaran said:
you're using any gears on your one plus device?
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Have just installed a screen protector and applied a skin, for I'm not a huge fan of mobile cases.

that sounds pretty intresting. could you send few pictures? i've planned to apply skins on my mobile too, just wanna take a look at them before i apply!!!

ivigneshwaran said:
that sounds pretty intresting. could you send few pictures? i've planned to apply skins on my mobile too, just wanna take a look at them before i apply!!!
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Here you go!!

salimifran said:
Here you go!!
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wowthe wood texture looks so damn realistic!!! the wrap for camera lens comes separately cut? where did you get the skins from?

salimifran said:
Here you go!!
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Does it not look better with the bare camera? Is it the silver variant? I was considering getting the silver one and putting a black skin on it and leaving the camera, saw a review with it like that and it looked really nice.
Went for the black variant in the end though, My OnePlus 7 Pro is silver so I'm looking for a change, Silver shows up the fingerprints a lot more too from what I've seen.

djsubterrain said:
Does it not look better with the bare camera? Is it the silver variant? I was considering getting the silver one and putting a black skin on it and leaving the camera, saw a review with it like that and it looked really nice.
Went for the black variant in the end though, My OnePlus 7 Pro is silver so I'm looking for a change, Silver shows up the fingerprints a lot more too from what I've seen.
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It looks better with the bare cam but since these protruding lens setups are huge scratch magnets I skinned even the camera module . Its the silver variant (morning mist as per Oneplus). The silver variant is glossy and of course the scratches are easily visible. The black one has a slight texture to it. The pine green variant looks the best but it wasn't available here.

ivigneshwaran said:
wowthe wood texture looks so damn realistic!!! the wrap for camera lens comes separately cut? where did you get the skins from?
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Yeah, the wrap for the camera applies separately although it was part of the full skin itself. This is the ebony wood skin from Gadgetshieldz.
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My previous skins were from dbrand but since dbrand didn't have the full coverage skins, I had to go with Gadgetshieldz. And TBH I didn't find any difference between Dbrand and Gadgetshieldz in terms of quality. The fit of course was better than Dbrand since it was full body. But the shipping charges were a little on the higher side.

I was able to get the killer Stellar Black matte black version from Clove.co.uk website. Love it!!

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looks quare eh!!