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1. Unable to hold and operate it with the thumb of the hand that is holding it, must use two hand;
2. Yes you can fold the cover back to use your thumb, but this will eventually make the edge worn off easily, and also create ugly lines along the edge surface
Any comments?
Tried it for a day and found out it's very annoying. It protects the screen from dust and all but it also makes it more harder to hold the phone, let alone do any business with it.
ashn2k said:
Tried it for a day and found out it's very annoying. It protects the screen from dust and all but it also makes it more harder to hold the phone, let alone do any business with it.
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Yes, this is the problem of all horizontally-opened covers like Zenus, not just the Samsung flip-cover.
Same here. I used another flip cover case (from another third-party vendor that I shall not name). Very elegant and beautiful case, but the flip cover always stands in the way of me operating the phone. I got tired of it after a few days, and switched back to my slim case (which only covers the back).
After all, this device is phone first, tablet second. I need to be able to quickly access it to take phone calls, send messages, etc., without the hassle of constantly opening the flip cover.
But to give the flip-cover case some credit, it is very nice for reading an ebook on the Note. It makes the device feel like a real paperback. You can actually hold on to the flip cover with your left hand and read.
Totally agree. Waiting for my tpu case to come in.... Andmy sgp ultra crystal screen protector.
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finally just what I have been waiting for
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-spring-clip-holster-p/hlssgnlas.htm
This is very good news, been waiting since December for this...back to naked
nice find.
i've sent seidio numerous requests for a naked holster. i had one for my DX and loved it. now i can start harassing samsung about making a fully functioning car dock for the LTE since i won't have to strip a case off to use it.
It's up for sale now.
thanks!
just ordered.
I wonder if this could be used with phone facing out.
Looks good...just wondering if the phone housing will get scratched by the spring clip or the curved plastic that holds the bottom of the phone in. If you get the holster that works with the Surface case, it's not such a big deal -- but I'd hate to scratch the phone itself.
Thoughts?
jonstrong said:
Looks good...just wondering if the phone housing will get scratched by the spring clip or the curved plastic that holds the bottom of the phone in. If you get the holster that works with the Surface case, it's not such a big deal -- but I'd hate to scratch the phone itself.
Thoughts?
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I used the same holster with evo and evo3d with no scratches at all.
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Does anybody know if using this holster with a full body shield will work too? I'm worried it will peel off the shield from the constant on and off of the top clip.
I have been using this one, has been working good for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1493041
konman795 said:
Does anybody know if using this holster with a full body shield will work too? I'm worried it will peel off the shield from the constant on and off of the top clip.
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I had a full body shield on my evo using the spring clip holster while it did work had a very snug fit, it felt like over time it would wear out the areas of contact on the shield so i ended up removing the body shield and only kept the screen protection on.
cds36 said:
I used the same holster with evo and evo3d with no scratches at all.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA
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Good to hear this. Are you able to "snap" the phone into the case, e.g., stick the bottom of the phone into the bottom of the case, and then push the phone back against the clip so it is pushed up and over the phone as it "clicks" into place? The point where the phone presses against the spring-loaded clip and moves it up out of the way is where I was most concerned about phone scratches.
I like the idea of the holster - just don't want to have to manually open the clip, drop the phone in and then let the clip go... Looking for some I can handle smoothly with one hand...
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Good to hear this. Are you able to "snap" the phone into the case, e.g., stick the bottom of the phone into the bottom of the case, and then push the phone back against the clip so it is pushed up and over the phone as it "clicks" into place? The point where the phone presses against the spring-loaded clip and moves it up out of the way is where I was most concerned about phone scratches.
I like the idea of the holster - just don't want to have to manually open the clip, drop the phone in and then let the clip go... Looking for some I can handle smoothly with one hand...
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I didn't have any problems doing what you described with my Evo 3D and the seidio spring clip holster.
I've been using the LTE Surface holster for the extended battery, but just lost the holster somewhere on a trip (anybody want to sell me an extra ). I'll probably get this spring clip holster since I'd rather my phone not have a case anyway.
BTW, you can get 10% off of orders from seidioonline using TW10. I still think $30 for a holster is pretty expensive, but I do like the spring clips.
Just received it today and pretty happy with it so far (no more case ) . I also had one for the DX and loved it, except on the DX I did have some wear on the bottom corners from the hostler . The DX did have that soft rubber coating.
The (whole) screen does not touch the back of the hostler, except when you push the belt clip and then it's just the very top of the phone that touches when applying pressure. One thing I do notice is when you lay the phone on the table (hostler facing up). The back of the phone is really close to the table. It doesn't touch it , but you can barely slide a piece of paper between the phone & the surface.
I don't know why, but here are some pix. (with the verizon extended battery)
http://tinyurl.com/7jbam9c
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I can't stand the thought of going out with my phone naked again.
My Otterbox defender came with a spring belt clip, for anyone who wants a clip but doesn't want to go naked
How is it un- clipping the phone from the holster?
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I'm trying to decide between a flip down case (such as the Noreve Tradition) or a flip sideways case (such as the Zenus Masstige or Elago G4). I've never owned a case for a phone so not sure which is more practical for the Note. Any suggestions/advice as to which is more practical for everyday use?
Does anyone have any feedback please?
Flip to the side is better.
Because: When you get a flip down, you can't charge and keep the flap on the screen. Gotta open it to charge. If the flip goes up and over, you can't listen to music or use to talk with headset.
Would advice flip to the left because the off button is easyer to access with the right side being open.
sideways looks also better, like a real note book
Side flip is best. flip up/down is awkward when speaking on phone. Like the member above mentioned, side flip allows you to charge whilst keeping the case closed and screen private. With flip down, charging can be awkward and phone case must be open. With flip up, you have the headphone jack obscured....no access. Try the Samsung Leather Lizard flip case. I have a few photos of it in the 'post your case' thread.
This is very user dependent... try at least 1 type of each and get a feel for which one you like to use best. For some people obviously side flip would be good while for some,over or under flip works more.
flip down....
no hassles, flip down to use the phone... flip up to close....
booklet types are on my opinion, cumbersome to use... kind like awkward to use especially when you got a call to take...
have a flip down and a flip-side one.... between the two... I use more my flip down leathercase over the booklet one...
but hey, that's just me... I just feel it more easy to open my Note using it...
I have the flip side cover and love it
sideways flip, book style. better still if it has slots for cards, cash, etc
great example is the EaseCase ones. yummy yum yum
side ways. it sometimes hassle for top/bottom flip cover touching your chest/abs unless you can flip it exactly behind the phone.
neither? do you not find such cases kinda double the size and the flippy part gets in the way of holding it properly? id also be concerned about bending the flippy part backwards when holding it (like bending the spine of a book) but maybe im being OCD about it idk
TOUGH CASE for Samsung Galaxy S3
by Case Mate
(I cant post a link since I dont have 10 posts yet)
I bought it with the phone and Im really glad I did it..
it protects the phone really good (from behind and sides, there is no shield for the front)
it takes a few trys to understand how to put the phone inside, but once you understand its very simple
it doesn't cost much to my opinion and it worth it!
it is also looks very good I think..
Hope you'd like it
Thanks, I'll have to look into that.
ItayH said:
TOUGH CASE for Samsung Galaxy S3
by Case Mate
(I cant post a link since I dont have 10 posts yet)
I bought it with the phone and Im really glad I did it..
it protects the phone really good (from behind and sides, there is no shield for the front)
it takes a few trys to understand how to put the phone inside, but once you understand its very simple
it doesn't cost much to my opinion and it worth it!
it is also looks very good I think..
Hope you'd like it
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Pls tell me how to put this case on, I've got 1 on my SII but as I like to swap the batteries at work (12hr shifts) its a nitemare taking it off & putting it back on again???
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I gotta say, i picked it up as a temporary case and I love this thing.
getting the phone in: put rubber on first, hold phone horizontal and kind of upside down...please volume rockers in first then give power button side a little stretch out on the hard plastic and push in (its not bad at all once you understand the concept)
taking it off: the key for me is place left hand thumb on left hand side of phone, put pointer on top of phone (silicone part) and place middle finger in the speaker hole and push ( I can get it off without almost any struggle at all that way) ....or use left hand thumb on left hand side and left hand pointer in speaker hole while using right hand to pull that corner of the silicone and phone out.
If you think thats a good case, check out the Phantom.
artman540 said:
If you think thats a good case, check out the Phantom.
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had it before the tough
its too big and bulky, WAY too wide and the micro usb port cover is in general a pita to get to go in right, especially on the fly, and the screen protector portion can't be removed (like the otterbox) and replace with either nothing or a regular screen protector, marks up way to easy not to mention after removing and replacing the screen cover a few times for cleaning, it keeps lifting on the bottom right of my phone and doesn't always register my screen press until i reset the cover.
I prefer to Galaxy S3 Flip Case,it replaces the stock battery door with a new cover which looks identical, but includes a soft front flap that folds over the 4.8-inch display protecting it from scratches.
rorzad said:
I prefer to Galaxy S3 Flip Case,it replaces the stock battery door with a new cover which looks identical, but includes a soft front flap that folds over the 4.8-inch display protecting it from scratches.
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I dont rly like flip cases... not that comfortable..
If you want to protect the front from scratches there are the nylon screen-protectors.
It works great for me
ItayH said:
I dont rly like flip cases... not that comfortable..
If you want to protect the front from scratches there are the nylon screen-protectors.
It works great for me
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I also think that the nylon screen-protectors are a good choice, and I also use this to protect my phone
Just like everybody else, there was no way I was going to go outside without a case and I didn't want to cop out $30 to $80+ for 1 case. I got my fold 2 early so I was in a rush to get a case, at the end of my purchases I ended up with 4 cases.
I have no affiliation with these sellers. I'm only recommending them because I have purchased from them and I received my cases in 10 days from China to California (time may vary).
First case $5.72: https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Samsun...rotective-Cover-Shell-Phone-Case/193657832728
Second case $8.79: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Fib...r-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold-2-5G/363116655812
Third case $6.99: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-Matt...l-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold-2-5G/193682756272
Fourth case $10.99: https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Samsun...tective-Shockproof-Folding-Cover/193687093436
After receiving all the cases, I can see why Samsung only came out with the back part of the case cause they all fit perfect. There are 2 types of backings, thin and regular. Regular backing will be flush with the camera notch and will leave the camera window open. The thin backing has the advantage as it keeps the form factor while you’ll find some that will cover the camera window (fourth case).
First and fourth case are thin. Second and Third are regular.
The problem for me is the front bumper. On the second and third front case they made the same thickness as the back, making it difficult to swipe down for the quick panel or swipe left for the edge panel.
The front bumper for the fourth case is thinner making it a little easier for both functions to be reached.
side by side, left and right bars are different in thickness
top
bottom
I ended up putting the fourth case on in the meantime until I find my main case.
My final thoughts, go with what you like, it’s as simple as that. I hope this helps out who needs a backup case while still looking for their MAIN case.
labnotes said:
Just like everybody else, there was no way I was going to go outside without a case and I didn't want to cop out $30 to $80+ for 1 case. I got my fold 2 early so I was in a rush to get a case, at the end of my purchases I ended up with 4 cases.
I have no affiliation with these sellers. I'm only recommending them because I have purchased from them and I received my cases in 10 days from China to California (time may vary).
First case $5.72: https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Samsun...rotective-Cover-Shell-Phone-Case/193657832728
Second case $8.79: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Fib...r-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold-2-5G/363116655812
Third case $6.99: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-Matt...l-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold-2-5G/193682756272
Fourth case $10.99: https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Samsun...tective-Shockproof-Folding-Cover/193687093436
After receiving all the cases, I can see why Samsung only came out with the back part of the case cause they all fit perfect. There are 2 types of backings, thin and regular. Regular backing will be flush with the camera notch and will leave the camera window open. The thin backing has the advantage as it keeps the form factor while you’ll find some that will cover the camera window (fourth case).
First and fourth case are thin. Second and Third are regular.
The problem for me is the front bumper. On the second and third front case they made the same thickness as the back, making it difficult to swipe down for the quick panel or swipe left for the edge panel.
The front bumper for the fourth case is thinner making it a little easier for both functions to be reached.
side by side, left and right bars are different in thickness
top
bottom
I ended up putting the fourth case on in the meantime until I find my main case.
My final thoughts, go with what you like, it’s as simple as that. I hope this helps out who needs a backup case while still looking for their MAIN case.
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Does the 4th case have that sticker thing on the inside? So the case doesnt slip or come loose
blkghost22 said:
Does the 4th case have that sticker thing on the inside? So the case doesnt slip or come loose
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Unfortunately it doesn't have an adhesive which would give it a permanent home. I'll be honest it does come a little loose when you attack a certain way but majority of the time when I open the phone, never slips out.
blkghost22 said:
Does the 4th case have that sticker thing on the inside? So the case doesnt slip or come loose
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Just in case you guys need this...
1. iCraft Supertape 1/8 3mm doubled sided tape $6.29
2. The blueprint
3. ???
4. Profit
IMO, I don't think adhesive 2 and 3 is needed. When looking at the SAMSUNG logo on the hinge, the bar case lifts up and creates a slit because the double sided tape ain't thin enough. If I had to do it over again, I'd seal the whole bar or won't lay down 2 and 3 at all. Overall a good fit and pleased that it doesn't come off at all now.
Fair warning, I don't know how this peels off, I'll let you guys know in a week when my new case comes in. =)
My dbrand skin came in so I took off the front plate with no issues and removed the doublesided tape with ease.
When I ordered the skin I thought they were going to send just one back and one camera but I got one back and 3 camera skins. Good looking out DBRAND! I laid down the back and camera skin and it feels good naked, I love it. I ended up putting back the fourth case (GKK) over the skin and now it's on pretty solid.
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