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invisibleSHIELD vs Bodyguardz vs Ghost Armor

I need comparisons! So if anyone has both, please please pleases post a review with some pics!
(According to the reviews I read)
invisibleSHIELD:
Full body - $24.95 /w free shipping (Quantity: 1)
Thinner than Bodyguardz
Less pieces
Lifetime warranty
Bodyguardz
Full body - $24.95 /w free shipping (Quantity: 2)
A bit thicker and has more grip to it
A little more difficult than invisibleSHIELD to put on
Lifetime warranty
20% off anything from Bodyguardz after ordering
Ghost Armor
**Coming Soon**
Pictures:
invisibleSHIELD: (Thanks to paperdimension)
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Bodyguardz: (Thanks to bodyguardz.com!)
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Feel free to post and I'll add. This is just to tell the difference. I'll add more brands if people add reviews and such.
Opinions:
-Bodyguardz is tougher and protects better because it's thicker
Customer Experiences:
-Bodyguardz was fast and without problem
-invisibleSHIELD had horrible CS and I returned my product

I only have bodygaurdz, at first I didn't like it, but after a week or so the small imperfections cleared up, it's kinda growing on me. I also have some ghost armor that I am going to install this weekend.

Is it possible for you to take close up pictures and show the parts that aren't covered? Also, have you dropped it yet? Did it protect your device?

There's also clear-coat, which is $25 with lifetime warranty.
I've had invisibleshields for my tablet pc, but hated it. Their warranty is a little tricky, since they won't honor mistakes, whereas clearcoat will.
I could be wrong, but i've read somewhere that invis does not have a different version for the fuze, but just sell the ones for the gsm touch pro.
Whether I'm right or wrong, the fact is that clearcoat accounts for the physical differences:
1) We do account for the PTT button. We use a series of strips to cover the corners and sides - so we altered one of these strips to account for the PTT Button.
2) The back cover is one piece, and also has flaps extending from it to cover the sides and top as well. We have had no problem with the multi-faceted back - the 1-piece design still covers all the angled edges perfectly, with no creasing or bubbling.
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Do all of these cover the hardware buttons below the screen, including the entire scroll wheel? Mine already has light scratches in the center of that bowl shaped button and I want to prevent further damage.

I lik the feel of invisi, havent tried any others. But i want something thats easy to put on as well, invisi for the fuze is hard, same for the tilt, but on my wing it was easy as pie.
Thats because the wing had different material, its not really a slick plastic which probably made it alot easier. Clear coat is definitely new to me, but guardz gives you 2 so thats hot for me.

Pictures of IS on Fuze
Hi all,
I posted pictures of my Fuze with IS (Full Body).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=453332

**UPDATED!**
Added pics of invisibleSHIELD and Bodyguardz
My Personal Opinion:
invisibleSHIELD looks much thinner and doesn't look like it fits the fuze correctly
Bodyguardz looks MUCH tougher and it seems to cover more area so that's a go for me and I just ordered it right now! Just check the pictures and see.
A bit disappointed that it doesn't cover the corners, but then again, that was expected.

Nice posts
I was looking for a post like this two weeks ago, thanks for making it Kraize. Will add my 2 cents to the discussion.
I ordered Fuze invisibleSHIELD last week, will install next week.
I noticed that paperdimension has the PTT button self-cut and has the camera hole. Is that Touch Pro version or Fuze version? I also noticed that invisibleSHIELD provides a center button cover. Nice! I can't tell from the pictures if Bodyguardz does too.
I heard invisibleSHIELD/Bodyguardz exhibit an orange peel effect on the screen. This may or may not be only on the iPhone's glass screen. We have plastic, so it might not be that bad. It doesn't look horrible in paperdimension's pictures. Bodyguardz doesn't have a clear picture of the screen itself, so I can't tell. If it's really bad, that's a deal breaker for me since I'm really ocd about my gadgets
Example of orange peel effect: http://justanotheriphoneblog.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/orange001.jpg
I'm actually really happy with the Fuze's included screen protector. Fits extremely well and is extremely smooth and shiny (I love the smooth look very much). The smooth effect aids in smooth gliding for fingernail/stylus navigation. It is cut so well that, after putting it on, I can't even tell that there is a protector. Sadly, there are already three scratches on the protector so I will need to replace it when it gets really bad. Is there a place to order the OEM screen protectors?
I used to have a Pelican screen protector on my PSP. I used that for a year until I replaced it with a Hori screen protector from Japan. Both cost $5. OMG the difference between Pelican and Hori was night and day. The Pelican screen protector distorted colors and images. The Hori screen protector resulted in vibrant colors, crisp and clear pixels. It was like a brand new PSP screen. Sadly, as far as I know, Hori doesn't make a Touch Pro/Fuze screen protector.
From my PSP research, Martin Fields also makes expensive but good/clear protectors. It turns out they also have a Touch Pro protector. (http://www.martinfields.com/US/productdec.asp?pid=4100&modeln=&model=) Anybody have experience with this one?
EDIT: Found a thread in X1 comparing Martin Fields with InvisibleSHIELD (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=446228). I think I will leave on the OEM screen protector, add the InvisibleShield to the back/sides when it arrives, and replace the OEM screen protector with a Martin Fields when the OEM protector collects too many scratches... Pricey, but I like my screens shiny and clear =)

I think i might buy the guardz, i hope its easier to put on than the invisi. Wanna give a way your code Kraize b4 i order lol? But as far as the thickness goes it gives the phone a wonderful feel after you put it on.

xboxhaxorz said:
I think i might buy the guardz, i hope its easier to put on than the invisi. Wanna give a way your code Kraize b4 i order lol? But as far as the thickness goes it gives the phone a wonderful feel after you put it on.
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Sorry, bodyguardz doesn't give you an coupon code. I mean it only allows you to get that discount if you log in your account and order it

srt42b said:
Do all of these cover the hardware buttons below the screen, including the entire scroll wheel? Mine already has light scratches in the center of that bowl shaped button and I want to prevent further damage.
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Bump? Anyone?

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read the thread, it was mentioned that IS includes a cover for the round button.

Thank you. What about the other 2 brands?

nice review, i ordered my bodyguardz yesterday and did next day shipping so should be here by 2morrow i will provide my customer exp with the full body guard

I also ordered them yesterday. I don't remember, but is the free shipping (USPS First class) next day shipping?

IS Fuze Version
In installed Fuze IS last night. Fit is slightly better than paperdimension's Touch Pro IS. Cut much closer for the Fuze. A noticeable difference is that paperdimension's version has the front layer folding over to cover the sides. The Fuze IS has separate pieces for the front and the sides.
Imo, provides better corner coverage in certain areas than Bodyguardz from what I see in this thread. Will post pictures in a week after it cures (extremely busy atm). You can be the judge then.

BodyGaurdz
I installed the BodyGaurdz last night on my TP. It did not come with a center button protector.
14 pieces to put on. It wasn't bad at all. I'm glad they sent 2 sets. Because I may need to redo the back. I have a couple of big bubbles that may not go away. The hardest one was the one for the buttons on the front. The bevel for the center button traps air bubbles. Very hard to push out.
The back has two pieces. One for the back plate and another for the camera strip.
I went through a whole bottle of solution (which is just water and baby shampoo).

IMO, Bodyguardz IS the way to fly, there customer service is above superior. If you take your time and install it the way the directions indicate, it fits perfectly. I did much of research regarding these film style protectors, and the bodyguardz seems to be the best value.
1. 2 sets for 24.99!!!!!!
2. Lifetime replacements
3. Discount for repeat customers.
4. Superior customer service (they actually care)
Gone are the days of "the customer is always correct". However Bodyguardz seems to be the exception to this. 24.99 is not much money, they could charge ALOT more and still be worth the price. This company really knows how to deliver and take care of a customer to maintain loyalty on both ends. I believe this is what is and will set Bodyguardz apart from the competition.
P.s. Ill copy what a previous poster already said.....
As far as ZAGG and the invisible shield goes.... Must be a damn good product because i cant even find the damn thing in my mail box, the bullsh*t tracking number is invisible also, fedex can't even seem to locate it. And that is the truth. Ordered from ZAGG and 3 months later, still no product and no refund.
FU*K YOU ZAGG
!!!!!!!!YEA BODYGUARDZ!!!!!!

well i just installed mines, i gotta say it took longer than i expected, there is alot of peices and the baby shampoo and water did help but some how got sticky ressude on the non sticky part of the protect how do i remove?
by the way this protect covers almost every part of ur phone expect the center button which i find is ackward since the center button is used more often than any other button but i guess since its a bit pushed into the phone alittle it will make it difficult to remove
also they said while removing the protector it could actually damage ur phone i guess cuz it sticks on there pretty tight so be very careful removing it, good thing i am paying for my insurance

official acer case pictures

it fits perfectly and feels good
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link? price?

kmetek said:
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I got mine in Wisconsin at Staples store for $40. Or you could order form staples.com
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I have the case. Not super crazy about it, but better than the tablet being it's naked slippery self. Tight fit getting it on or off, but still slips in the case just a tiny bit in use. The slipping causes things like the front facing web cam will not be aligned it its port.
The actual opening to get the tablet inside is at the bottom of the case when the cover is open in "stand mode" so that can allow the above mentioned slipping also.
The stand function is passable, but I think the angle it creates is a bit too shallow and causes the screen to catch glare from overhead lights. I would like if it stood the tablet a little more upright to escape that glare.
I've seen a very similar case for the iPad series, so we are not alone.
So, not perfect, but better than nothing.

isn't it the same thing like the official ipad 1 case last year

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So, not perfect, but better than nothing.
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Agreed. I kinda like mine but would really prefer a slim well fitting leather folio. One nice feature of the case is it doesn't weigh much, so your tablet still feels very light in your hand, which is never the situation with a leather case.
The stand angle is definitely crap though - if I set it on my desk at work it invariably reflects the overhead lights into my eyes. The ability to adjust it even slightly would make that easier.
And agreed - the tablet sure moves around inside the case a lot considering how tight it fits.

the stand position is actually pretty nice for me. i use it at my desk at home (with lamp light, no overhead) so thats probably why i like it. but the only thing i dont like is the cheaply velcro used (seems to undo to easily, i would prefer magnets like a cell phone case) and the slipping out during use. other than that i like it

I've got one of these too, and I noticed that if the slightest bit of anything gets on it, it looks ugly. It was on a table when a bottle of soda got spilled, only a few drops hit it, and you can see exactly where those drops hit it at.
As far as the case goes, it would be a lot better if the flap was magnetic, and if there was something for it to catch on on the back when it's flat. It's obnoxious to have to deal with putting it into the stand shape when you're just holding it to check your e-mail.

netham45 said:
I've got one of these too, and I noticed that if the slightest bit of anything gets on it, it looks ugly. It was on a table when a bottle of soda got spilled, only a few drops hit it, and you can see exactly where those drops hit it at.
As far as the case goes, it would be a lot better if the flap was magnetic, and if there was something for it to catch on on the back when it's flat. It's obnoxious to have to deal with putting it into the stand shape when you're just holding it to check your e-mail.
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At least the case did its job and protected the tablet from your soda damage. Also, the case cleans pretty easily with a damp cloth.
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I have had the Acer case for a couple of weeks. It feels like wetsuit material. but does the job, and it is easy to wipe any dirt off it. I did cut a inverted 'V' so that the microphone was not obstructed.
All the ports are easy to get to but, nevertheless, exposed. So, I wanted a sleeve that I could slip the tablet into when placing it in my briefcase, and I found the attached at a store that sells Japanese goods (the case is actually from China.) See attached photo.
This fits the A500 in the Acer case very nicely, and good enough to take into a meeting.
The cost of the case: $1.50.
ps. The store is Daiso Japan and the item is Plastic Case (B5) 497 990 9845 486. Nothing unique about it and I am sure you can find similar ones around from other stores.

I bought this case and am not too thrilled about it. I already have an Arkon stand so the built-in stand function is kind of useless, and really just makes that side of the cover really flimsy. The case attracts too much "stuff" and degrades the look of the product and it doesnt fit like a glove as you'd think. I also dont like how it doesnt cover up the bottom of the A500 at all, nor the fact that if you dont use the stand fuction, the tablet has a tendency to fall out of the case, since its on "backwards."
that... and the smell... ugh.

Amazon has it on sale today for 29 bucks
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Iconia-A...14JA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1307123390&sr=8-2

second that on the smell i bought a 10 inch netbook bag today to replace the case

I have the official case and am about to ditch it for a folio style from ebay.
Not only does it look tatty when it is on, it's almost impossible to clean the screen with it on, as all the dust etc collects in the corners, and constant removal and replacement has stretched the opening so I now have the dreaded 'slide' effect.
In addition to this, obviously something abrasive has got between the screen and the case (still waiting for my screen protector to arrive) and put a tiny gouge in the screen on the black bezel near the docking connector - rather knocking on the head the assertion that this is covered in 'Gorilla Glass'.
And lets be honest, the Iconia is a beautiful looking bit of kit, and putting it in the official case makes it look rubbish.
In all, 30 quid wasted!

This case is pretty much garbage. I've had it as long as it's been out and here's the low-down...
When you get it, it reeks. I thought that the shipment of cases was accidentally dropped in a puddle of gasoline. But it turned out that was just from the material the case was made of. It did go away eventually though. It took about 30-40 days but now my case is reek-free.
The second problem was the slip issue. The tab slides down at about 3-4mm, which may not seem like a lot, but it's actually the perfect annoying amount. It causes the front camera to be blocked by the case itself, the speakers to not line up correctly, the bottom part of the front side of the case comes close to blocking you from using the task bar buttons efficiently, and the ambient light sensor is blocked. Some members on here have recommended double sided tape, but don't waste your time. It just slows the slipping down and it doesn't stick to well to the case material. Now I have an entire roll of Scotch double-sided tape that I will never use. However, I have found great success with heavy duty Velcro. I bought a pack with two strips from Staples and used half of one of the strips, cut into 2 and popped them on either side of the Acer logo on the back of the unit. It holds okay with the case material, creates just enough wedge pressure in the back, while allowing you to take the tablet out of the case if you really want to. My front camera and taskbar buttons have not been blocked at all since implementing this Velcro. One user here mentioned that they did some sewing and sewed the unit into the case at the opening and that works well. If my Velcro doesn't work as a more subtle solution long-term, I may go in that direction. I can't help but wonder if the case was made upside-down, would we have the slip problems at all (the opening is at the bottom when you hold it naturally).
The best thing about this case, though (and why I keep bothering to attempt to fix it) is that I love its stand features. The stand on the back is nice, and frankly, better than some of those ugly alternative bulky stands out there. I can stand it up on the table while sitting and eating, or flip it upside down and use the slighter stand to ramp it up just enough while laying down in bed.
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I bought this case a while back and have not had any problems with it. It's easy to clean with a damp cloth, and protects my tablet. I have not had any issues with my tablet slipping yet. The stand also seems to be stable enough for me. The one thing I did do though was remove the Velcro and glue two tiny rare earth magnets in their place. Now the case snaps shut and stays shut. I wish I could add one more magnet to keep the cover open when holding the tablet.

ReganH22 said:
I bought this case a while back and have not had any problems with it. It's easy to clean with a damp cloth, and protects my tablet. I have not had any issues with my tablet slipping yet. The stand also seems to be stable enough for me. The one thing I did do though was remove the Velcro and glue two tiny rare earth magnets in their place. Now the case snaps shut and stays shut. I wish I could add one more magnet to keep the cover open when holding the tablet.
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Since implementing the Velcro solution mentioned in my previous post, no interference from slipping! Recommend!

Yeah I might try the Velcro if I start having problems with it slipping.

Removing marks from HTC One

So i finally dropped my phone today, i was lucky, barely had any marks besides one scuff in the top left corner. Its a small mark, and basically it has the same texture as the polished bezel around the phone.
It got me thinking, that theres alot of people that probably dont have cases for their HTC One (with good reason), and they might come across a day where it were to accidentally fall, and probably leave a decent mark on the corners or the back of the phone.
So this thread is to give any suggestions, ideas, or thoughts on how to remove these marks. I know its an aluminum body, and itll be hard to erase marks caused by impact, but theres still going to be ways to remove marks or atleast reduce them considerably.
Ill get started with one suggestion, using sandpaper to clean the bezel around the phone. Its been done on the iphone 5, to remove the scuffs that appear on the bezel. Sandpaper can be used to remove those marks and leave a shiny texture on the bezel, which is already the case for the One, so this could be useful.
Video for cleaning the phone with sandpaper: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=g92_17ZtH9Y
Leave your suggestions!

i dropped my One too and got a scuff on the bezel..no dented luckily.. i tried to use the Radtech Bezel Blaster and tried to sand off that scuff..
i think it makes the bezel area less shiny/metallic..so i just leave it in the end..what are your thoughts? have you tried anything?

randykzc said:
i dropped my One too and got a scuff on the bezel..no dented luckily.. i tried to use the Radtech Bezel Blaster and tried to sand off that scuff..
i think it makes the bezel area less shiny/metallic..so i just leave it in the end..what are your thoughts? have you tried anything?
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Proceed with that and just apply a coating in it after. There's alot of liquid coating products online to solve that issue + it protects the phone.

It's a £500 phone, you don't want to use a case to protect it but you're happy to use sandpaper on it lol ... I know it's a nice phone aesthetically but I don't want to mark, scratch or dent my One so I use an ultra clear hard case that adds no bulk to the phone but protects it. I appreciate that sometimes s*it happens and you drop/knock your phone but I know for a fact that if that ever happened to my phone I certainly wouldn't be sanding it down or applying "liquid coatings" lol
T-Cut is very good for removing scratches from metal but it does dull the finish a little and I can't vouch for it on a phone as I'd rather live with the scuffs 'N' scrapes.

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I can't seem to find a app that will work.
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WTF does an app have to do with removing scratches from a phone .. You've made 9 posts and every one is the same, none of which are relevant to the topic ... You should be chained and beaten for spamming !!!

Coming from the Oppo Find 5, this phone is very slim and feels great. I have thoughts about keeping it without a case and just rocking it like that, specially since it's made of aluminium. But I have seen too many bare iPhone 5s without cases that are all chipped up so I went for a nice looking cade that preserved some of the phone beauty while still protecting it, the poetic atmosphere grey clear. Now back to topic, no idea how to remove the scratch besides putting a case on it to hide it
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I've the silver One, considered a case but I don't generally like using them. Ruining the looks and feel of the handset ... especially one as nice as the One :victory:
I've had no drops yet, though have thought about using Mantis scratch removal pens, or something similar.
They sold in The Range, JML, shops like that for a few quid.
They aimed at scratches is cars, light scratches to the bodywork.
Thinking they might work their magic on the aluminum shell of the One too?
I've also thought about the thin white bezel that runs around the One, I think this will eventually get dirty and dull grey looking.
Not sure what would be best for cleaning that up
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osmosizzz said:
Coming from the Oppo Find 5, this phone is very slim and feels great. I have thoughts about keeping it without a case and just rocking it like that, specially since it's made of aluminium. But I have seen too many bare iPhone 5s without cases that are all chipped up so I went for a nice looking cade that preserved some of the phone beauty while still protecting it, the poetic atmosphere grey clear. Now back to topic, no idea how to remove the scratch besides putting a case on it to hide it
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... If I was to get a case, I quite like the look of this Poetic Atmosphere one, or the Supcase Premium Hybrid case.
How's the IR work though when using the TV Remote app on your Atmosphere?
Still work well?
Looking at some pics of it I see it has a cover over the power button/IR ... I can't lose my IR powers

nudr01d said:
I've the silver One, considered a case but I don't generally like using them. Ruining the looks and feel of the handset ... especially one as nice as the One :victory:
I've had no drops yet, though have thought about using Mantis scratch removal pens, or something similar.
They sold in The Range, JML, shops like that for a few quid.
They aimed at scratches is cars, light scratches to the bodywork.
Thinking they might work their magic on the aluminum shell of the One too?
I've also thought about the thin white bezel that runs around the One, I think this will eventually get dirty and dull grey looking.
Not sure what would be best for cleaning that up
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... If I was to get a case, I quite like the look of this Poetic Atmosphere one, or the Supcase Premium Hybrid case.
How's the IR work though when using the TV Remote app on your Atmosphere?
Still work well?
Looking at some pics of it I see it has a cover over the power button/IR ... I can't lose my IR powers
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be careful with the white bezel, it stains really easily. if you were to clean it (which i dont suggest unless its REALLY dirty), use a micro fiber cloth with some rubbing alcohol or those magic erasers, both work really well. But be careful not to get anything on the beats logo, i cleaned my phone yesterday and the logo started fading, it was really annoying and i eventually took it off with nailpolish remover, i liked the logo, but it looks fine with it gone aswell.
Back on topic, ye the mark i got from dropping the phone left a polished scratch that looks just like the bezel, a pics attached, anyone know how to make that return to the original matte texture? Its a really small scratch so im hoping a little fixing could get rid of it.
The pic makes it look like the mark is black, but its really not, its shiny just like the bezel of the phone.

when i had my iphone 4s, i had it in a brick case. it was in mint condition for a year and a half till i gave it to sprint and traded in for an htc one. i spent that whole time, holding a brick instead of a sleek phone, for what? so it could look nice even though i couldnt see it? its not like i sold it on craigslist for top dollar cause it looked brand new. i traded in.
so, i now dont care if i have a small scuff on edges of my htc one. its gonna happen. and i dont notice it when im looking at the screen viewing a webpage or text. theres no point at all in caring so much. i couldnt imagine spending money on products to get a 0.3mm mark off my phone.
to each their own though

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hahahahahHahahahahHAHHAAHHAHA

rickybobby1234 said:
when i had my iphone 4s, i had it in a brick case. it was in mint condition for a year and a half till i gave it to sprint and traded in for an htc one. i spent that whole time, holding a brick instead of a sleek phone, for what? so it could look nice even though i couldnt see it? its not like i sold it on craigslist for top dollar cause it looked brand new. i traded in.
so, i now dont care if i have a small scuff on edges of my htc one. its gonna happen. and i dont notice it when im looking at the screen viewing a webpage or text. theres no point at all in caring so much. i couldnt imagine spending money on products to get a 0.3mm mark off my phone.
to each their own though
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wise words, exactly why i dont have a case. But i still care about getting small scuffs or scratches. Its not for resale value but because i like looking at the phone alot, and theres just that feeling you get knowing your phone is in mint condition even after months of having it.

nudr01d said:
I've the silver One, considered a case but I don't generally like using them. Ruining the looks and feel of the handset ... especially one as nice as the One :victory:
I've had no drops yet, though have thought about using Mantis scratch removal pens, or something similar.
They sold in The Range, JML, shops like that for a few quid.
They aimed at scratches is cars, light scratches to the bodywork.
Thinking they might work their magic on the aluminum shell of the One too?
I've also thought about the thin white bezel that runs around the One, I think this will eventually get dirty and dull grey looking.
Not sure what would be best for cleaning that up
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... If I was to get a case, I quite like the look of this Poetic Atmosphere one, or the Supcase Premium Hybrid case.
How's the IR work though when using the TV Remote app on your Atmosphere?
Still work well?
Looking at some pics of it I see it has a cover over the power button/IR ... I can't lose my IR powers
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The case was redesigned. It has an opening on the power, not covering it because of the ir blaster. I like the case. Adds some protection while trying to keep the sexyy look of the phone
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"fixing" any damage to the aluminum casing of the M7 is the same as with any other clear anodized aluminum: you can use fine and ultra-fine scotch brite pads (grey and white, respectively) to blend the finish back in to the glass-bead finish, if there is raised surface/dent caused from the damage then it needs to be cut down with a fine needle file or scraper prior to the scotch brite. it's best not to remove material if possible since it exposes the raw aluminum, but done properly it can be blended very well and once oxidized it will look fine. If you're a real expert with finishing you could bag the phone with a taped off exposure of the damaged spot, and glass-bead blast the spot followed by brightening with the pads... and produce a semi-raw finish almost identical to the stock finish of the M7... I know the finish very well as I've done a lot of aluminum parts in that finish (both semi-raw and anodized).

I will never drop it.
My PRECIOUS

Had the double dip flip case and a bit of crap got under it, tiny little pieces of something, they ended up leaving little black marks up the top of the phone, can't remove them and even though they're barely noticeable, they seriously p*ss me off.
Haven't looked into a method for brushing them out but i think sandpaper / glass paper, would do more harm than good.

dladz said:
Had the double dip flip case and a bit of crap got under it, tiny little pieces of something, they ended up leaving little black marks up the top of the phone, can't remove them and even though they're barely noticeable, they seriously p*ss me off.
Haven't looked into a method for brushing them out but i think sandpaper / glass paper, would do more harm than good.
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Had the same thing happen to me on the front speaker grills. Noticeable at certain angles. The thing is HTC knows about this but they don't have the decency to recall the casing. Really pissed me off as well. So a warning to others: STAY AWAY from double dip case. It damages, not protects, the phone.

rickybobby1234 said:
when i had my iphone 4s, i had it in a brick case. it was in mint condition for a year and a half till i gave it to sprint and traded in for an htc one. i spent that whole time, holding a brick instead of a sleek phone, for what? so it could look nice even though i couldnt see it? its not like i sold it on craigslist for top dollar cause it looked brand new. i traded in.
so, i now dont care if i have a small scuff on edges of my htc one. its gonna happen. and i dont notice it when im looking at the screen viewing a webpage or text. theres no point at all in caring so much. i couldnt imagine spending money on products to get a 0.3mm mark off my phone.
to each their own though
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My feeling exactly. This phone is too pretty to hide under a cover. I have a big smile on my face every time I pick up my phone. I don't think I'll be able to say that of it's in a case. Instead of buying a cover for it, I bought insurance. This way I don't have to worry about it.
oh and you really should of sell your iPhone on cl if it's in that good of condition.
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be careful with the white bezel, it stains really easily. if you were to clean it (which i dont suggest unless its REALLY dirty), use a micro fiber cloth with some rubbing alcohol or those magic erasers, both work really well. But be careful not to get anything on the beats logo, i cleaned my phone yesterday and the logo started fading, it was really annoying and i eventually took it off with nailpolish remover, i liked the logo, but it looks fine with it gone aswell.
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Thanks for this tip. Somehow the white bezel around the back got stained on my One.. most likely due to my tpu case. Gonna try cleaning it off with some rubbing alcohol and a microfibre cloth.

I use full body Xtreme guard. Granted, it does not offer much (if any) protection from dropping the phone but it does offer the protection from regular nicks from keeping the phone in the pocket or daily use situations. It still gives the 'naked' phone appearance/feel while protecting the screen and the back of the phone. If you add a simple bumper case (along with Xtreme guard), you can have a decent protection without adding much bulk. Just my two cent. Thanks

My One is on order, but it looks like, from the above image, that the metal back might need protecting. I don't use cases.
Looks like a skin might be needed.
Anybody have scratches on it?
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S7 Active Thread

I didn't see a forum for the Active and I'm guessing one won't be made so I figured I'd start this thread for S7 Active questions and/or other information.
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I didn't see a forum for the Active and I'm guessing one won't be made so I figured I'd start this thread for S7 Active questions and/or other information.
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Good job man, yea I bought the active as well and wasn't seeing any threads pop up. I'm looking into finding exploits to unlock the bootloader right now.

I wish I had the type of skills for software development but I have none. What I can contribute is some experience with accessories I've tried and general use type of feedback.
I've bought a couple of cases for circumstances that warrant additional protection even though I usually carry the phone without one. I have the Otterbox Defender and I also bought a Bodyguardz case. I had a Zagg Glass protector installed and it works perfectly. Also, the naked s7 active fits perfectly in my old Seidio holster for my cased s5 and my old Note 4 holster fits perfectly on my s7 Active when I have it in the Bodyguardz case.
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Can it be unlocked and work with Tmobile?

LuCaniTy said:
Can it be unlocked and work with Tmobile?
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Yes. I paid swiftunlocks $14.99 to unlock mine and I'm using it on T-Mobile.
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Yes. I paid swiftunlocks $14.99 to unlock mine and I'm using it on T-Mobile.
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Does the otterbox case work well with the screen protector you have on already?

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If you get this, but a screen protector IMMEDIATELY! In less than a week just carrying it in my pocket, the screen has some pretty significant scratches in it. The "shatterproof" plastic layer over the glass screen scratches extremely easy!
I'll be exchanging mine and applying a screen protector to the new one immediately, that being said... does anyone have any real life pictures of the gold? I'm debating exchanging my grey one for a gold one.
Other than that, I LOVE THE PHONE and wouldn't hesitate to pay the $100 premium over the standard S7 and definitely prefer it over the S7 Edge! Battery life is BEAST!
I've taken mine swimming, taken underwater videos/pics and no issues!
https://vimeo.com/172735022

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Does the otterbox case work well with the screen protector you have on already?
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Good question. I haven't used the Otterbox since I got the screen protector installed because I only use it when extreme protection is required (at work). I'm on vacation right now but I'll test it when I get back to work. The Bodyguardz case works just fine with it though.
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Nice video! Remind you of what the S7A can do. I put a screen protector on mine pretty quickly and managed a few weeks without any scratches while waiting for them to arrive.
Wasn't aware of the plastic outer-layer on the screen vs the glass on the regular S7s - obviously this is how they get the shatterproof rating.
Chris

I can vouch for the need to get a screen protector. I had mine for 5 days before the glass protector came in (Dmax Armor from Amazon) - and I have a hairline scratch in one small area of the screen.
It's so small an not even noticeable with the protector on that I'm too lazy to replace the phone - but to anyone else, don't even use the phone until you have a protector on the screen.

I work for the phone company so my working conditions are a little rough, but mine looked pretty bad after a week.
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Okay can confirm S7 Active water-resistant capabilities. Recently, on vaction in the gulf Mexico I decided to test my phone's IP-68 rating. I was on the beach and had some sand on the screen and needed to wash it off. I proceeded to the crashing waves and doused it in the ocean. I took some video which looked really good and had it in there for about a minute. Now I really put no thought to the whole salt=corrosive thing until after the fact. I dried it off with a towel shortly after and found the speaker muffled. Now this concerned me a little and read up on some articles about the regular S7's capabilities. Some reviews claimed it would permanently damage the speaker and that salt water was especially not recommended for fear of corrosion of the various ports. There were refutes on reddit about these facts but it didn't sound like they had ever tried it themselves. This is when the fear set in. I sat there on the beach with 5% charge left knowing already I couldn't charge my phone for a few hours until the moisture cleared out of the micro-usb port. This meant not knowing for HOURS whether the speaker would ever come back to normal and even if I could charge it may still be hours until it indeed does go back to normal. I decided on washing out the salt water with a tap water sink as recommended by Samsumg New Zealand in their ad about using the reg S7 for surfing. So, I finally was able to charge about 3 hours later and it still had a muffled. This sent me into a scare as I didn't want to ruin this brand new piece of expensive tech so quickly. I tried a method from reddit of sucking out the water and this definitely did help but it wasn't a complete solution, still muffled and crackling at the top end. Everything else worked at this point but microphone experienced muffling as well. The next morning I tried the audio and to my great relief it was fine along with everything else. I recommend not purposely exposing your S7 Active to anything but fresh water because Samsung did not test for corrosive characteristics that come with salt or chlorine pools or anything along those lines. But if you are trying to get an awesome shot of a coral reef definitely try to get iy as permanent damage is not likely as long as you stay in for a reasonable time and depth. Goodluck guys and share your experiences as well.

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I work for the phone company so my working conditions are a little rough, but mine looked pretty bad after a week.
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What a coincidence! So do I. That's one of the reasons I use an Otterbox Defender at times. If the phone is going up a telephone pole with me I want it to survive a 30 foot drop lol.
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What a coincidence! So do I. That's one of the reasons I use an Otterbox Defender at times. If the phone is going up a telephone pole with me I want it to survive a 30 foot drop lol.
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At&t?
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mjbeuke said:
I can vouch for the need to get a screen protector. I had mine for 5 days before the glass protector came in (Dmax Armor from Amazon) - and I have a hairline scratch in one small area of the screen.
It's so small an not even noticeable with the protector on that I'm too lazy to replace the phone - but to anyone else, don't even use the phone until you have a protector on the screen.
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I also got a hairline scratch that you mentioned. I don't know when though. I literally had the phone in my pocket and still got the scratch. WTF?
Does anyone know how I can get a replacement phone from at&t since they won't take anything back for cosmetic reasons?

Dachi123 said:
I also got a hairline scratch that you mentioned. I don't know when though. I literally had the phone in my pocket and still got the scratch. WTF?
Does anyone know how I can get a replacement phone from at&t since they won't take anything back for cosmetic reasons?
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I got mine from Best Buy and was having issues with the first one staying connected to my bluetooth headset, so I insisted on an exchange. No issues.
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inneyeseakay said:
If you get this, but a screen protector IMMEDIATELY! In less than a week just carrying it in my pocket, the screen has some pretty significant scratches in it. The "shatterproof" plastic layer over the glass screen scratches extremely easy!
I'll be exchanging mine and applying a screen protector to the new one immediately, that being said... does anyone have any real life pictures of the gold? I'm debating exchanging my grey one for a gold one.
Other than that, I LOVE THE PHONE and wouldn't hesitate to pay the $100 premium over the standard S7 and definitely prefer it over the S7 Edge! Battery life is BEAST!
I've taken mine swimming, taken underwater videos/pics and no issues!
https://vimeo.com/172735022
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Ditto to the Screen Protector comment. If you have an Active, get a glass screen protector ASAP. Polycarbonate is great for durability, but NOT scuff or scratch resistance whatsoever.
Heres my S7 Active in Gold, with an $8 Supershieldz (2 pack) glass screen protector and an $8 Cimo TPU clear cover... Also a brief synopsis and review...
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active; brief 2 week review...
Camera
The camera is excellent, has approximately 11-11.5 stops of dynamic range (in RAW, obviously), and the OIS is fantastic. Very sharp (again in RAW) optics as well; about up there with my ancient Nikon D300 ($1700 new) with the excellent 18-200VR ($700 new) lens attached in terms of sharpness, BARELY less dynamic range, and the OIS works just as well as the Nikon VR lenses i own; highly impressed actually. VERY good low light, very low noise and no discernable noise pattern. I have not shot anything in JPEG; I usually drag a BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera with a Panasonic Lumix OIS 12-35 f2.8 lens around as well as my Nikon D300 with assorted stabilized zooms and prime optics as well, as i shoot and film everything in RAW (i filmed and shot ads, corp videos, music videos, etc professionally for several years). The S7 Active does NOT shoot RAW video, but one might be able to downsample 4k footage to a decent bitrate 1080p with very good results and much higher bitrates to play with. Dynamic range is limited in JPEG from what i've seen, although HDR more works pretty darn decently, in both video and photo modes. OIS is ALWAYS on, and AF tracking works pretty good; about the same as 3D Tracking on the Nikon D300, just a hair slower. AF is fast and accurate, nowhere near DSLR's, but WAY faster than most phones, and WAY faster and more accurate than 'Focus' push on the Blackmagic Pocket camera ($1,000 camera with an $800 stabilized lens), but that is to be expected from a camera you usually rig up and manually pull focus on anyways. Granted, both the BMD Pocket Camera and Nikon D300 are semi-professional cameras, aimed at professional/semi pro uses, designed to shoot RAW reliably, but the comparison came to mind and its worthwhile, as the quality is on par with them within reasonable use and expectations. Oh, and neither is water resistant, and the lenses certainly are not! Background pic i shot with the S7 Active; water condensation over a backlit chilled display case.
Apps/Carrier Bloatware
I have disabled all bloatware via paid app Package Disabler Pro (Samsung), tweaked and tested it out since launch day; it really does easily last about 30 hours with moderate use once tweaked; with most useful options enabled (even S-voice, NFC, Always-On Display and GPS). I have access to a totally vanilla, unmodified/untweaked S7 Active that i bought for my parents to compare with; GSAM battery stats etc, for a wholistic 'Out Of Box' vs tweaked comparison.
Ideally, and mostly for app/settings backup/misc tweaks, id like to see the S7 Active rooted, but i dont feel its entirely needed, all things considered. Mine is now SIM unlocked via AT&T and i have all bloatware disabled, greenified, and tweaked for even better battery life as well as a simple, smooth, one page launcher/one page dock to keep things nice, neat and clean. I travel a lot for work, sport, and vacations.
This appears to be the first fully featured, ruggedized flagship with no compromises (aside from locked to GSM and initially via AT&T only), but otherwise i have found no real faults. I prefer plastics and rubber over glass and metal; they tend to last longer and survive far better than pretty/elegant/unique metal/glass designs. I paid for it outright, and AT&T kindly sent me the SIM unlock code 2 days after i requested it, for free, as i am travelling to France, Greece, and Russia shortly to visit family and friends. I had a few friends who have had S4, S5, and S6 Actives and loved them, although 2 friends did manage to crack the screens on previous Active devices dropping them. Based on recent youtube stuff, i cant see that happening as frequently with the S7 Active due to the plastic laminated screen, though it will scratch easier.
just to clarify some specs, the screen is actually a laminate of polycarbonate plastic on top of Gorilla Glass 4, so while it is much improved in terms of shatter resistance, it is MUCH more prone to scratches, i highly recommend a glass screen protector so you dont scratch up the polycarb screen. I bought a SuperShieldz 2 pack for $8 that works great. the laminate plastic is NOT removable, so once scratched, its there permanently. A cheap case isnt a bad idea either, i bought a clear Cimo TPU cover for $8 for the hell of it.
I have never broken a screen yet, but i had dropped my phones a few times, never used screen protectors or cases/covers either, but figured for a few bucks, considering im much more into kayaking, hiking, biking, and skiing now, why the hell not? its a big device as is, and the battery actually holds up great; i have been consistently seeing 30 hours of battery life between charges, which is enough to get me through 2 days of moderate to heavy use in areas with terrible signal and no wi-fi.
Advanced tweaks, accessories
Adoptable storage really isnt needed; it CAN be done, but there's no going back besides a factory reset if you want things to work properly. I tried it for 3 days, and eventually reset and went back to external portable storage, and transferred all apps, data, pics, etc to ExtSD as well as scripted an auto transfer of all videos, pics, downloads, etc from internal to external storage nightly onto the 200GB microSD card i bought with Tasker. Also, im paranoid about wearing out the micro USB port as i did (twice) with my S4, so i bought a Samsung Fast Wireless Charger. Its just as fast as the regular, wired fast charger you get in the box, plus its basically just a tilted disc cradle with a Fast Charger plugged into it; same cable and power brick as the S7 Active charger you get in the box, so if, for whatever reason, you prefer wired charging (it does warm up a bit), or need a USB data transfer cable, the Fast Wireless Charger is the same thing, with the added wireless disc/cradle
The cheap clear TPU case and equally cheap (2 pack) glass screen protectors i bought are completely worth it. I prefer TPU for covers (i dont do cases; too bulky, and have typically been a nudist when it comes to phones); rubber collects every spec of dust and lint, silicone stretches too much and also collects lint, plastic transfers too much shock and is not flexible, TPU is JUST RIGHT for a phone cover, and with the S7 Active, you don't need a case, but just as added protection, a TPU cover is perfect. Do, however, get a glass screen cover; sensitivity/feedback is identical, zero bubbles/issues if applied properly, and your screen will stay perfect, again within reason. TPU also is rather slip resistant, which is nice, considering the metal parts of the frame are rather slippery, and the rubberized plastic is not that grippy, whereas TPU provides almost the same coefficient of friction as proper rubber cases, in wider temperatures, as well as being less prone to UV degradation and tearing over time.
Active exclusive features
The Active key is probably the best feature aside from durability (after you put on a screen protector, and maybe a cover/case), as its fully programmable to whatever app you like, which in my case is keyed to Camera on single press for normal or quick shots, and A-Light on long press, as i have the Active/S-Health setup elsewhere, and use Camera FV-5 for more natural control over shooting in RAW. The 4000Mah battery is also a huge bonus; zero complaints; with proper power management app settings and some tweaks, i haven't seen under 30 hours of medium to heavy usage, in areas with no wifi and low signal as well.
Tested Durability
While i dont like needlessly subjecting perfectly good electronics wastefully to redundant durability tests, i have washed the phone, with and without a screen protector (before it came), and TPU case (before and after it came), with windex, water, as well as shampoo, soap and water. I don't like to stress the micro USB port (S4 micro USB port died on me twice, though it was easy to get to and replace), so i bought a wireless charger. I am pretty careful with my electronics, but bumps, falls, etc happen; and i travel, bike, hike, kayak, etc as much as i can, and im glad i dont have to worry or baby this device.
Overall Impressions
Aside from being AT&T carrier locked (meaning you'd have to buy it outright and ask AT&T to unlock it, which they always have for me, or get it unlocked elsewhere), the bloatware is easily disabled, the features are on par with the S7/S7 Edge (minus Edge features), the battery is larger, the Active key (again, totally reprogrammable) is solid gold, and both the screen and camera are protected by a tiny lip, as well as rubberized corners, so damage is less likely, although the screen is polycarbonate covered, so prone to scuffs and scratches, however with a cheap screen protector and a cheap cover, these issues are totally mitigated.
Images are from a Galaxy S4, and the S7 Active shown has the aforementioned screen protector and TPU cover attached. Apologies for any linguistic discrepancies or errors; English is not my native tongue.

jlczl said:
Yes. I paid swiftunlocks $14.99 to unlock mine and I'm using it on T-Mobile.
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your choice what? I see so many 14.99$

tkp206093 said:
your choice what? I see so many 14.99$
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AT&T /Samsung /All Models
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AT&T /Samsung /All Models
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thank you

Cases for the Phab 2 pro

There are already cases listed on Amazon but beware as none are legit for this phone. Make sure to match up the cameras and fingerprint scanners to the back of the case.

First legit case
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Invisible-Xtreme-Lightweight-Absorbing/dp/B01JOOECG0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1477713400&sr=8-6&keywords=phab2+pro
First legit case. Just a simple TPU one. Clear.

Hopefully there will be some portfolio style cases that be used as kickstands. I want to be able to put it on a desk or table to watch video or to use Skype.

That case might actually be the one that is going to be available on the Lenovo website (they say a clear case is coming). I am a bit OCD about my phones and want to have screen protectors and cases in hand when I open the phone box. I would have ordered the phone from Lowes.com yesterday but I really want those items - made specifically for this phone - in hand before opening the phone box. I am assuming that case on Amazon ships from China? I am hoping that in 2 weeks there will be more different options available (now that the phone is in hand for many customers)...
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I got these temporary until I find a better one. Hopefully this phone becomes popular so more accessories come out.
Case: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JOOECG0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
screen protector: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXQVQW0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

RMXO said:
I got these temporary until I find a better one. Hopefully this phone becomes popular so more accessories come out.
Case: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JOOECG0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I heard that the screen protector type might be an issue because of the way the Pro's display is angled... That maybe the wet install "skin" type might be better? I like this type better - I only used the wet install on my earliest phone - have used this type ever since...
Do the holes on the case you got match up with all the ports, etc. on the phone?
I am actually thinking of waiting until the Black Friday time frame to get mine because I would prefer the Champagne Gold color and I figure by then there will be plenty of case and screen protector choices... But, if not, did your items ship from the USA? Thanks for your time!
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HCN4NU0/ref=mp_s_a_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1478559517&sr=8-19&pi=AC_SX280_SY350_QL65&keywords=phab2+case&dpPl=1&dpID=41-wPa3raML&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HCN4S82/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1478559495&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX280_SY350_QL65&keywords=phab2+case&dpPl=1&dpID=41Oe1JLgItL&ref=plSrch
Just waiting for someone to see if either of those wallet cases work. No hard otter type cases yet and no cases with a kickstand.

VillaRegina said:
I heard that the screen protector type might be an issue because of the way the Pro's display is angled... That maybe the wet install "skin" type might be better? I like this type better - I only used the wet install on my earliest phone - have used this type ever since...
Do the holes on the case you got match up with all the ports, etc. on the phone?
I am actually thinking of waiting until the Black Friday time frame to get mine because I would prefer the Champagne Gold color and I figure by then there will be plenty of case and screen protector choices... But, if not, did your items ship from the USA? Thanks for your time!
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>https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXQVQW0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i bought these, and the manufacturer screwed up the dimensions. the width is only the width to the edge of the screen (NOT the bezel), and the height is the OVERALL height (PAST the bezel, will not sit flat because of the raised lip around phone). not even close to fitting properly.

Thanks for the updates using your personal experiences!!!
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>https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXQVQW0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i bought these, and the manufacturer screwed up the dimensions. the width is only the width to the edge of the screen (NOT the bezel), and the height is the OVERALL height (PAST the bezel, will not sit flat because of the raised lip around phone). not even close to fitting properly.
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I ordered the same one but my phone hasn't come in yet. Were you able to get a refund?

I ordered the only TPU case that was available on Amazon from Tektide. The case fits perfectly.

VillaRegina said:
I heard that the screen protector type might be an issue because of the way the Pro's display is angled... That maybe the wet install "skin" type might be better? I like this type better - I only used the wet install on my earliest phone - have used this type ever since...
Do the holes on the case you got match up with all the ports, etc. on the phone?
I am actually thinking of waiting until the Black Friday time frame to get mine because I would prefer the Champagne Gold color and I figure by then there will be plenty of case and screen protector choices... But, if not, did your items ship from the USA? Thanks for your time!
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Here's a picture of the tempered glass on the phone. Take a look at the edges as they don't full stick properly.
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Yeah... I see! Thanks for the pictures! I would worry about dust and dirt getting under those edges and sticking - it would look pretty gross... So I guess a thin, bendable or a wet install skin will be the way to go...
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I've had a soft case ordered for a week & it still hasn't left China. My phone, ordered at the same time, arrived yesterday. I'm afraid to even pick it up without a case and, when the case gets here, I still won't take the phone out of the house until I get a rugged clam case/holster or Otterbox case for it. With the phone's Lowes Building Supply tie-in, someone should have anticipated the need for a rugged case. I've been a builder and contractor for decades, since "mobile" phones had to be permanently installed under the dashboard, and I know no one who would risk carrying something so delicate on a construction site without the heaviest protective case.
What about it, Lowes? Got a protective, rugged holster in the pipeline for this thing?

Even though I will always be carrying it around in a handbag I want a protective case, too... My fear is that there won't be enough interest in the phone for the "good" case manufacturers to even bother with it!!!
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Last night I had my phone face down on a table, and accidentally bumped it off. I heard a thud and looked down to see my phone face down on the concrete floor. Either the Tektide case saved it or I may have just been incredibly lucky in how it landed, but fortunately it was undamaged. Lesson learned though: phone is slick when face down.

My el-cheapo ($0.99) soft case came in from China & it's great! It's clear (vinyl?), covers back & sides, and it's slightly sticky--perfect for anyone worried about dropping their slippery new phone. I'm waiting for a rugged clam case / holster before I take it out of the house but for those of you who don't mind carrying a $500 piece of glass in your pocket, this case will fit all your needs, providing you aren't in a hurry. I ordered mine on a Thursday & it arrived on Friday--a week later. Here's the link to buy:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182204186118
Forgot to mention, do NOT open the soft envelope that this skin case arrives in with a razor knife ! ! ! ! ! This large phone's large soft case fills the vinyl bubble envelope. When I sliced the envelope open I scratched (sliced) the soft cover inside. Damn. Still works fine but...

roebling said:
My el-cheapo ($0.99) soft case came in from China & it's great! It's clear (vinyl?), covers back & sides, and it's slightly sticky--perfect for anyone worried about dropping their slippery new phone. I'm waiting for a rugged clam case / holster before I take it out of the house but for those of you who don't mind carrying a $500 piece of glass in your pocket, this case will fit all your needs, providing you aren't in a hurry. I ordered mine on a Thursday & it arrived on Friday--a week later. Here's the link to buy:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182204186118
Forgot to mention, do NOT open the soft envelope that this skin case arrives in with a razor knife ! ! ! ! ! This large phone's large soft case fills the vinyl bubble envelope. When I sliced the envelope open I scratched (sliced) the soft cover inside. Damn. Still works fine but...
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You sound like ME! Not even wanting to take the phone out of the house without the proper protection! Lololol! I bought several of those cases... I hope that teenie package will get here before the phone does... Although I still haven't ordered the phone yet...I am still tempted by the Zenfone Ultra... And would rather buy this one from Lowe's. And don't want to order waiting for 3 week shipping... I will definitely get it while I still have a valid coupon code for 30% off a Drops & Spills warranty at Square Trade!!!
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Anyone have a rugged cover type for this phone yet?
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Black case now available on Amazon + Qi receivers
This case has the wrong photos, but comments say it fits the Phab 2 Pro perfectly and it's black - better for using with a universal Qi receiver than the clear case.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IN3MUR6
I have it on order and will report back, though my phone doesn't arrive for 2 weeks (shipping from Lenovo delayed twice now!)
I have a couple Qi receivers on order and will report back what works (or doesn't).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L5WC8MY
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GQ3YIDE
These are both for "Type A" micro USB like the Phab 2 Pro (the narrow part of the micro USB is facing the screen).