Hey I made these videos so you can all laugh at me ok? You can probably guess I'm not the next Youtube sensation... The videos were done by the X5. The pics by a Galaxy 5 (What a crap camera...)
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Purchased from this link: TPU Case
Would I recommend this case? Hell Yes.
Would I recommend this eBay seller? Probably. Postage was pretty slow, but I had no problems at all. (I ordered on the 26th of May today is the 14th of June)
Also included with the screen protector is some kind of scratch repair stuff. I don't know how to use it though, luckily my screen is scratch free.
I got the first generation of the sikai cases. The fat, ugly, matte ones. Still they fit perfectly, and can really absorb shocks. The included screen protector was of above average quality.
They are a bit pricey though, I got an amazing TPU case for my Desire Z for 5$ or something wichi is actually 2 cases due to the weird design of the device. Anyway, I dont see any other option right now, so I recomment the sikai cases too.
I bought a black Sikai case off of Taobao. But it is different from yours. Mine covers more of the front on the phone. Awesome case, it will protect the screen should you drop it face down. Screen protector, not so awesome. Caused the screen to have a grainy image by distorting the pixels. Went and paid 40 RMB for a heavy duty screen protector custom cut for the screen and camera lens. What is the blue film thing that came with it?
Hey Poulsen8r
Can you give any feedback on a couple of things...
I have a Nillkin case i bought off e-bay. It fits nice but I found that when sticking the USB in the case got in the way and stopped it from going in all the way.
Same with the headphone jack.
The holes were too small on mine...I noticed your USB hole was much bigger and wondered how you are finding plugging in.
Cheers
Ordered one and it arrived yesterday...it took almost 30 days.
The case is excellent especially around the the USB port. The headphone space is still a little narrow for some of my headphone jacks but better than before.
It feels sticky to the grip which is nice as the phone is less likely to slip out of my hand.
I got the blacj shiny one and it looks great. The fit, especially around the front face lips perfectly.
The sent me the wrong LCD screen protectors but that's OK. I didn,t get any of the extras like cute badges or anything like that.
I recommend this brand
i have one and is near perfection
yeah i have one too, and its great!
Poulsen8r, what is color of the cover you have bought: Light Blue or Dark Blue? I'm guessing its Dark Blue, am I correct?
that's a light blue case
Are you sure? It seems more darker than the light blue.
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yes, i'm sure. i have the same one.
Thanks! Now buying it!
it's a great case though the screen protector that comes with it sucks
Thanks for the review! It made me buy the sikai case
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Just so you know... I don't know why or how... but it is happening... it has a thin layer on top that is peeling off...
welcome to the club
ccezar2004 said:
Just so you know... I don't know why or how... but it is happening... it has a thin layer on top that is peeling off...
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mine too:S after one month of usage:S
i'm thinking of peeling off whole cover with credit card so it will atleast look better... i don't think warranty will cover it:S
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Just so you know... I don't know why or how... but it is happening... it has a thin layer on top that is peeling off...
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+1
It has only recently started peeling but have had it since November.
The cover can be replaced but it is not that cheap from what I can find.
Same here, mine is half peeled now.. like paint flakes.. =/
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-HD-2-HD2-...asesPouches&hash=item35aa016725#ht_2725wt_911
I need one too
Yep, everyone's is.
not everyone's, my back cover still looks brand new nothing peeling off, and i've had my hd2 for about 8 months. Though i do keep mine in the pouch which is probably why
Pictures please!!!
Mine's fine... But covers can be had very cheap on eBay... $12 US
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No peeling on my 6mo old T9193. No pouch or any cover, either.
No problems with my battery cover. I did order a new one though, because I want to try to drill a small hole and slot in it to be able to soft reset my HD2 when necessary and take out the SD card without having to remove the battery cover
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Pictures please!!!
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Isolated to one spot on mine as shown.
I have zagg full body protection on mine and it protect the cover to get scratched
Mine is well and truly in the transformation process...
LongZheng said:
Mine is well and truly in the transformation process...
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holy crap! that is hideous! good thing is that after it all wears down, you still have a brushed metal surface underneath.... now unless that begins to shed after the next few months....
here's mine. pictured with phone itself under terrible light.. but you can see..
damn how can i get one of these in Slovenia we don't have our ebay and shipment from US or UK costs more than actual price of cover :S
i'm even thinking of doing the chrome look on it but with real chrome, i know some people who can do that. But i'm not shure about aluminium..
any suggestions?
Christ!!!!
That's looks like someone rubbed their behind with it, then rubbed it in sand, dropped it in acid and is now well on it's way to be driven over by a truck!
Damn Son... that is bad. You really shoud give HTC a piece of your mind. That obviously looks like it might have been defective, unless you really took it to town.
Anyways here are a few links for you
Original Extended Battery Cover with Kickstand (No Battery!)
http://www.expansys-usa.com/d.aspx?i=195803
Standard Replacement Battery Cover
http://www.expansys-usa.com/d.aspx?i=195872
These are quite expensive. I'm sure you can find much cheaper alternatives on eBay. Better yet, take it down to a car garage that does repainting. I'm sure they'll be willing to give you a show quality finish.
While I am installing IPG to my phone, side of my battery is peeling off Because I think the guard did not stick very well and I tear wear too many times.
You could always try and have a silver finish to your cover like ive done
I followed this tutorial:
http://blog.whitesites.com/Chrome-HTC-HD2-Battery-Cover-Tutorial__634103488469591250_blog.htm
How easy does the Nexus S battery cover scratch? Please participate, and let it know in the comments for how long you've used your device, and how you carry it with you (how you use it)!
just put on a case or put on a skin
see the Accessories section, lots of good choices
Ghost armor over the whole phone. Looks and feels great.
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I put an Invisible Shield on the backplate of my Galaxy S i9000 for the same reason. Seems like it (or any of the similar products) are the best path to go.
I haven't done this on my Nexus S yet.
I'm was considering just buying a new backplate when it gets so beat up that I don't like the look any more.
Mine's not scratched at all that I notice after 5-6 weeks I've had it.
Sorry, I don't think I made myself clear. I want to know how bad the back cover scratches, not which case I need to buy (because if I'm going to buy a case, it's going to be the "S" curved one).
@above: thanks! Can you tell me how you carry around your phone? In your pocket? With other stuff? And where do you put it down if you don't use it? On a place where it could be scratched?
No scratches ...
Not using any case either
My phone is naked and I put it in a soft leather / fabric pouch ...
And I put it in my jeans pocket, together with keys and coins
Done this for months with my HTC Desire and it is still shinny as new!
i carry it in my horizontal belt leather case that was for my old SGS I9000
perfect fit
I already mentioned above no scratches on mine yet.
I carry it naked, in my pocket. My headphones are alway in my pocket (so there's a naked jack in there usually), and I frequently carry a second phone in the same pocket (an iPhone 4 or an i9000).
I've added a poll an edited the first post.
No scratches on mine, but that's because I keep mine in a Nexus One pouch.
gogol said:
No scratches ...
Not using any case either
My phone is naked and I put it in a soft leather / fabric pouch ...
And I put it in my jeans pocket, together with keys and coins
Done this for months with my HTC Desire and it is still shinny as new!
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I'm exactly like this, except from the keys and coins.
I don't have any scratches (I'm very pedantic with that matter) and I don't use any case (makes the phone looks ridiculous).
I have a couple little scratches... but if you pay close attention to the phone, it has a few black web scratches over a few areas. Almost reminds me of black paint on cars. My Samsung tv is made out of the same plastic and it has the web scratches.
This is an just an example of what I'm talking about....
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You mean crack in the paint?
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Had mine a week but I've had it in a case since I got it and I just added ghost armor so out should stay shiny for a long time. Carry it in my pocket with a cigarette lighter and a microfiber cloth.
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Come on man, you know want this phone. Buy it, you won't regret it. Done.
leyvatron said:
I have a couple little scratches... but if you pay close attention to the phone, it has a few black web scratches over a few areas. Almost reminds me of black paint on cars. My Samsung tv is made out of the same plastic and it has the web scratches.
This is an just an example of what I'm talking about....
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Sim simma, who's got the keys to my ... Nexus S.
Nexus S BMW Edition,
with a V 1.6 trinity engine,
horsepower: 4000+ quadrants
lol
irishrally said:
Come on man, you know want this phone. Buy it, you won't regret it. Done.
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Agreed
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No scratches. All naked and I definitely don't take care of it as I should
I have couple on the back and where the usb port is. I tend to miss sometimes when it's dark and I'm tired, didn't really expect it to be scratched there. Oh well, I'll be keeping this phone for a while anyways. Also use a case, but I don't think it's doing a very good job protecting it from scratches.
Looks like the camera lens cover will be prone to scratches. Anyone scratch theirs yet?
Nope
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Nope, shattered mine...found replacements on ebay
Nope! Mines been naked for about 2 weeks now. Still awaiting my commuter case. Hope its here this Tuesday.
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Nope! Mines been naked for about 2 weeks now. Still awaiting my commuter case. Hope its here this Tuesday.
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love my commuter case! the screen cover that comes with it kind of sucks though
My 22-month old Captivate's camera lens has a single scratch on it (which doesn't show in photos because it's luckily offset), so I'm guarding my S3 like a hawk.
What worries me, is that unlike the Captivate's RECESSED camera lens, which provides a little fundamental protection, the SGS3's sticks out a bit. If you don't use a case to protect the lens a bit, then it seems much more scratch prone. Seems more scratch-prone even if you DO use a case, really.
Here's a pic of my Captivate's camera lens taken with my S3. The scratches on the plastic above the lens might;ve landed on the lens if it wasn't recessed.
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I might consider putting a "protector" on the lens, but it'd probably reduce image quality, so, probably better idea to pry it off and replace it if scratched.
why is there NO case that has some sort of cover that flips over or slides over to protect the camera lens? I always just used a piece of scotch tape. But that is of course a crap ssolution and needs to be re-done every week or two. I never understood why NO cases I have seen offer this? Especially for a popular phone like the S III?
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why is there NO case that has some sort of cover that flips over or slides over to protect the camera lens? I always just used a piece of scotch tape. But that is of course a crap ssolution and needs to be re-done every week or two. I never understood why NO cases I have seen offer this? Especially for a popular phone like the S III?
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Probably because the VAST majority of people can't tell the difference between a clear photo and one taken with a lens covered in fingerprint grease and scratches. Or if they can, they don't give two ****s.
Also, dummies would still forget to "take the lens cap off" and blame anyone but themselves for missing magic moments.
macdroid01 said:
why is there NO case that has some sort of cover that flips over or slides over to protect the camera lens? I always just used a piece of scotch tape. But that is of course a crap ssolution and needs to be re-done every week or two. I never understood why NO cases I have seen offer this? Especially for a popular phone like the S III?
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Seidio makes a couple of cases that have exactly what you're looking for. Was just looking at them last night. Flap folds down to take pictures then back when you're done. I almost got one, but I think it'll make the phone too thick. Go to seidioonline.com if you want to check it out.
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Anyone mod a screen protector yet to cover their camera lens? I may try this as my first case comes with a screen protector which i wont be using. :good:
Still can't believe what happened to my Z5!
I accidentally dropped my phone a minute ago from the 4th floor and it felt straight to the concrete. I thought my phone would have been dead and totally destroyed due to this massive drop.
When i picked it up the screen was entirely cracked with a big impact in the bottom left corner but surprisly it just smashed my 0.3mm tampered glass screen protection!
It bend as well the phone in the middle by the power button without damaging the back and front panel!
And I only had a slim rubber case to protect it!
I guess i've been very lucky but still i can say this phone is really solid and well made. :thumbup:
I linked some photos of my tempered glass protection and case. (I can't take pics from the phone but i can see that the metal on the edge by the power button is still a little twisted so i guess my phone isn't watterproof any more..)
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brand
Can you tell us what brand case and screen protection you are using?
PELLET Nolwenn said:
Still can't believe what happened to my Z5!
I accidentally dropped my phone a minute ago from the 4th floor and it felt straight to the concrete. I thought my phone would have been dead and totally destroyed due to this massive drop.
When i picked it up the screen was entirely cracked with a big impact in the bottom left corner but surprisly it just smashed my 0.3mm tampered glass screen protection!
It bend as well the phone in the middle by the power button without damaging the back and front panel!
And I only had a slim rubber case to protect it!
I guess i've been very lucky but still i can say this phone is really solid and well made. :thumbup:
I linked some photos of my tempered glass protection and case. (I can't take pics from the phone but i can see that the metal on the edge by the power button is still a little twisted so i guess my phone isn't watterproof any more..)
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For the screen protection:
http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B015WO6VJW/ref=pe_386181_40444391_TE_item
And the case:
http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B014P2OTL4/ref=pe_386181_40444391_TE_item
Haha - that TPU case is great !
7 € and totally worth it
I got a similar combination but from spigen and at a much higher price
Hm, didn't know that the glas protector costs almost only a third in France and UK compared to German Amazon
@PELLET Nolwenn
but wheres the picture of the phone ?
i want to throw mine too ! err drop, umm , err smash actually... xD
I have the same bumper and screen protector.
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Can't take any because i've no other camera..
But onestly my phone was properly bent in the middle! Very scary!
I've seen a video few weeks ago from someone doing the bend test on it and it did finished exactly as mine and without any big damage. Just the metal frame which doesn't fit perfectly where the power button is.
Here is the video (it's a Z5 premium actually but it doesn't really change compare to mine^^)
https://youtu.be/gVPa8sNY1Xw
Quite impressed by the screen and the back panel strength, they bend but don't break.
But the metal frame seems very fragile don't you think?
Using mirror to take selfie of your phone
UMI Z ACCESSORIES
Hi guys, on this post I will try to collect every accessoire for the UMI Z. If you found something new, feel free to send me a PN!
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Material: PC
Colour: Transparent
Link to shop: Banggood
Translucent PC Back Case
Material: PU Leather
Colour: Black,white, navy
Link to shop: Banggood
Translucent PC Back Case
Material: PC
Colour: Black,white
Link to shop: Banggood
Black Smart View Window Flip Cover
Material: PU leater
Colour: Black, but pictures were blue!
Link to shop: Banggood
Screen Protector
Material: Tempered Glass
Colour: Transparent
Link to shop: Banggood
I saw that too. It was out of stock (Bang Good) by the time I went back and decided on a case though, so I've just got the plain one for now. Let me know what you think. It should protect okay, if my physics is correct. Some scratches on the metal though.
TazSung said:
I saw that too. It was out of stock (Bang Good) by the time I went back and decided on a case though, so I've just got the plain one for now. Let me know what you think. It should protect okay, if my physics is correct. Some scratches on the metal though.
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Hi @TazSung,
I dont expect the perfect protection if you use the official Z Case. But, it definitely looks very good and most of the drops on corners should be safe! I already bought mine :highfive:
I´m to lazy to write atm. So here´s just a preview-video with all accessories and benchmark-test which are incredibly insane. :cyclops: My grey one is on its way, beside the Nubia Z11.
UMI Z Unboxing
I have the flip cover case. But it's neither Black nor dark blue as shown on the pictures on the original homepage (http://www.umidigi.com/page-umi_z_flip_cover.html). It's a light blue. Similar to Jeans.
The cover fits well but when it's closed the the front cover can be moved too easily. When this happens the magnet which normally locks the phone is moved away from the sensor and the display gets on. This can happen when you have your phone in the pocket. So most of the battery is used for display and it last not a whole day. This annoys me a little bit. If it's closed you can see a round watch (analog or digital). On the umidigi homepage you can read that the dial plates will be customizable. But it's not possible yet. At least I haven't found an option.
When you flip the cover it's a little bit difficult to hold the phone in your hand as the phone will be locked when the magnet is directly in position. So the cover has to be a little bit more left or right which makes it uncomfortable to hold.
Maybe I will switch to the clear case.
By the way I bought it on AlibabaExpress.
I am rather disapointed with the Black Smart View Window Flip Cover.
If you flip back the front, while holding your phone.. the magnet will trigger the phone to lock itself.
Worth noting iPhone 7 plus cases can fit with small adaptations for headphone and volume buttons ..at least offers more choice
Updated this post with some nice cases!
gersp said:
Updated this post with some nice cases!
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Does one plus 5's case works??
enigma03 said:
Does one plus 5's case works??
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Dont think so mate
gersp said:
Dont think so mate
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Are there any good cases and screen protector??
Does Gemini pro cases fit??