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Ringke SGSII Case

Recently got this case as an alternative to the Otterbox case that I have. At times, I found that the otterbox was too bulky to have in my pocket and I wanted a case that preserved the slimness of the handset. After picking up a generic TPU case from ebay, I wasn't satisfied with the cutouts; specifically the two microphone cutouts. it muffled it so people weren't able to hear me talk.
Enter the Ringke case. It was obviously more expensive than a $5 from ebay at 16.99, but the notion of a non-slip polymer like a TPU case had appealed to me.
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After putting it on my phone, I immediately noticed the difference between the two cases. The cutouts on each of the ports was perfectly fitted with space at the bottom of the case for the home button, which is a nice touch
The lanyard port on the side was also included, unlike both the otterbox case that I have and the TPU case.
On the top, the headphone jack port is easily accessible. I was able to plug in my grado sr80i headphones without having any issues like I did with the TPU case. The external mic port is also well placed.
The material used to make the case is not just silicon. There is a special polymer material that allows it to slip in and out of my pocket easily. It also doesn't attract dust like other silicon cases. The only gripe I have with this is that since I got the mango colored one, the dye from my jeans rubs off onto the material.
All in all, I'm happy with the case and would definitely go back to Rearth for any other silicon cases.

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Or just be one of the lucky ones to get a PM at XDA from the owner who wants you to try his product
Mine's in the mail!

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Or just be one of the lucky ones to get a PM at XDA from the owner who wants you to try his product
Mine's in the mail!
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Owners can feel free to send me products for review. I'll ensure a well detailed and document and honest review!

that's great! i dont mind paying the sub $20 it came out to if OP's review is accurate!

My turn!
So today I got my RearthUSA Ringke Galaxy S2 case in the mail. Chuck from marketing had initially contacted me a few weeks ago via XDA PM to ask me to try and rate/review the Ringke product for the S2 and he has been very friendly/courteous all throughout this process.
The first thing that came to mind when I saw this case was: WOW. This is definitely a high quality product. The material (a high quality polymer, as they say) feels great on the skin and slides easily in and out of a pocket. The polymer also makes the case extremely flexible making it very easy to put on. It also shines nicely in the light. I got a blue one as, you'll see below in my album.
I love the look of it. I love how it fits so well with the contour of the phone. I love the intricate details in the design such that it moulds well with every nook and cranny in the device's design.
Every single thing that you need access to has an opening: the USB port, the microphone, the camera, the speaker, the headphone jack and three more for things I can't figure out but are definitely part of the phone (except for the one at the top right, couldn't figure that one out at all). And they are done EXCEPTIONALLY well; no rough edges at all.
The volume rockers and power button feel great. They're really tactile unlike some other cases where it feels like you're forcing the case into the button to press it.
The pictures I took are really big and look bad in a forum, so here's a direct link to the ImageShack album I made:
http://imageshack.us/g/52/img0987ab.jpg/
I obviously got this product for free, but it only costs $16.99 with FREE SHIPPING. If I were to suggest a case to anyone, it would be this one. The unfortunate thing for me is that I don't use cases because of my car dock. I find it annoying to have to take the phone out of the case AT LEAST two times a day, every day. It's funny, because this is a free product that I didn't think I would care much about, and I'm honestly upset about the fact that I can't use it. I may try for a few days to see how much of a nuisance it is to be constantly taking it out and putting it back in.
I WISH this case fit with my official S2 car dock.
http://www.rearthusa.com/Galaxy-S-2-_p_252.html
GO GET YOURS, FOLKS!

georgeism said:
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too bad the code didn't work for me......

ThaiM said:
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Yeah U_U I want to review products too

rogconnect said:
too bad the code didn't work for me......
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It worked for me

Has anyone tried both the Ringle and the SGP ultra silke? My SGP ultra silke seems too loose and I would like to get a tighter fitting case.
Cut outs and buttons on the SGP are superb and the Ringke looks equivalent.

arisk2 said:
Has anyone tried both the Ringle and the SGP ultra silke? My SGP ultra silke seems too loose and I would like to get a tighter fitting case.
Cut outs and buttons on the SGP are superb and the Ringke looks equivalent.
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Both are a bit loose as both are very thin silicone..cut outs are perfect with both
For a tighter fitting you must try a tpu case...

I thought I would share with you the Maroon coloured version of the Ringke case. I also purchased the Ringz audio cap along the case. Overall I like the case and recommend it. The surfaced etching layer on top of the high polymer really gives the case a nice feel that does not attract dust or fingerprints. I was disappointed to find out that Rearth now do micro USB caps after I have purchased the case. I would of like these as well and the expensive delivery charge to international countries is preventing me from doing this.
The only minor drawbacks of this case is it is not going to fully protect your phone from major drops. The top microphone cut out is not centred and it is slightly loose around the volume and power button. Not sure how long the material is going to last but I hope it will last the entire life of the phone.

After using this case for over a month now. The material is starting to get sticky on the corners. This is a shame but I guess once a silicone case always a silicone case regardless of any coating.

free cases, bah! I pay for all my cases and may review them anyway.
free good for review= good review.
Top right corner is missing because its for korean version. Wrong case or wrong phone?
Ringke should have maybe made a tiny lanyard hole in top of case to connect 'lanyarded' jack plug. Same with USB plug. So plugs can't get lost. Furthermore, the plugs should come with the case as default. Not too much to ask for that price. I mean the price that other people pay for the case. But nice review, pretty nice detailed case. Like the speaker detail. NOT top right corner. Do they make this case with all 4 corners protected?
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Benks Magic Potato Chips Multifunctional and Ultra-thin Lather Case

Just ordered this case. (picture below)
http://dx-box.com/benks-magic-potato-chips-multifunctional-and-ultra-thin-lather-case-for-samsung-galaxy-note-10-1-n8000-case.html
After hours of looking, and after ordering the ROCK case, I think this Benks Magic Potato Chip case maybe what fits the equation.
So for others that have similar requirements to me:
Slim
Tri-Fold Stand
S-Pen opening
non-leather looking
non-covering of the device bezel
The ROCK case has all the above EXCEPT S-Pen opening, if I had known that earlier I would have bought Benks first.
Best part is, they are Hong Kong Post, so they ship anywhere
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Demagnet Mod: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36982383&postcount=13

Let us know how it goes! I feel like note 10.1 cases are so few and far in between. Still using my 6 dollar poetic one...but it's just so darn fat and ugly that I think I might get another one.

looks nice. Does it have a magnetic closure? I love this tri-fold idea but nearly all of them just seem to flop open offering no real protection. The ones with the strap aren't to bad but i dont want to be fusing with straps...lol.

lisa2blonde said:
looks nice. Does it have a magnetic closure? I love this tri-fold idea but nearly all of them just seem to flop open offering no real protection. The ones with the strap aren't to bad but i dont want to be fusing with straps...lol.
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Yes, it appears to be magnetic from the descriptions in the images.

I would like one of these types, but this one doesn't seem to have an opening for the connector port, so it looks like you would have to have it open to charge.

wagman67 said:
I would like one of these types, but this one doesn't seem to have an opening for the connector port, so it looks like you would have to have it open to charge.
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Take a look at the attached screen shot. It looks that at the bottom there is no plastic frame.

I looked at the page again and I really dont think theres an opening for a charge port. Bummer!
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Take a look at the attached screen shot. It looks that at the bottom there is no plastic frame.
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looks like you could cut one out yourself

Just ordered one myself...thanks
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Benks VS ROCK case
Got it delivered recently.
It looks pretty good! The pictures in the OP are accurate. The outside cover front and back is textured with shallow lines, but it is smooth to touch. The ROCK case is similar, but the material is grippy to the touch. This makes the ROCK case less likely to slide.
As can be seen in the pictures, the front cover is divided into 4 pieces, with the magnet inside the opening piece. The ROCK case is divided into 3 pieces without magnets. I find that the ROCK case cover is less likely to flip open (if for example, the case is held vertically).
The Benks case back cover is hard plastic that surrounds all sides except the top, so it gives more protection. The ROCK case surrounds only the bottom with clips on each corner. So the ROCK case looks more stylish, but less protection.
And yes ROCK case does have a charger hole allowing the tablet to be charged while the case is closed, the Benks does not.
Stylus:
Kind of a deal breaker for me.
The ROCK case has no stylus opening, requiring unclipping of clip at the corner containing the stylus, but the Benks case does.
That's pretty important to me, since it's a Wacom tablet.
So ROCK case is more stylish and grippy, but the Benks case is more practical because of the stylus opening.

klau1 said:
Benks VS ROCK case
Got it delivered recently.
It looks pretty good! The pictures in the OP are accurate. The outside cover front and back is textured with shallow lines, but it is smooth to touch. The ROCK case is similar, but the material is grippy to the touch. This makes the ROCK case less likely to slide.
As can be seen in the pictures, the front cover is divided into 4 pieces, with the magnet inside the opening piece. The ROCK case is divided into 3 pieces without magnets. I find that the ROCK case cover is less likely to flip open (if for example, the case is held vertically).
The Benks case back cover is hard plastic that surrounds all sides except the top, so it gives more protection. The ROCK case surrounds only the bottom with clips on each corner. So the ROCK case looks more stylish, but less protection.
And yes ROCK case does have a charger hole allowing the tablet to be charged while the case is closed, the Benks does not.
Stylus:
Kind of a deal breaker for me.
The ROCK case has no stylus opening, requiring unclipping of clip at the corner containing the stylus, but the Benks case does.
That's pretty important to me, since it's a Wacom tablet.
So ROCK case is more stylish and grippy, but the Benks case is more practical because of the stylus opening.
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I find that the rock case is great for people who bought an additional stylus. I have the one with the eraser and the fact that the case covers the stylus opening does not bother me at all I love it.

Thanks for the info. Very helpful. Glad there is a charge port.
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Benks Demagnet Mod
Demagnet Mod:
Purpose:
To remove magnets from the case. This avoids magnetic distortion that causes the Wacom digitizer to register S-Pen inputs incorrectly.
The magnetic distortion is temporary, such that, after lifting the magnetic cover away from the screen, the Wacom tablet performance returns to normal in a couple minutes. But I have no idea if there could be other permanent effects if the magnets were kept in constant proximity for a long time.
Comments:
There are 10 magnets located on the middle of the opening end of the cover. They are sandwiched in the following fashion:
Inner cover fabric layer
glue
transparent plastic
glue
Hard Plastic Magnet Tray - 10 magnets
glue
tin foil
glue
Outer cover fabric layer
Magnet removal:
Recovery
The Benks case is good. Balance between style and functionality. So I think the mod is worth the effort to anyone who is looking for a good case.

This case looks really good and and I would be interested in buying it too, thanks for the review!
But as I use the S pen quite often, I'm a bit concerned by the magnet issue that you raised... Is it really indispensable to remove them?

not really, the only noticeable effects are slightly curved lines in the area of the magnets. This effect disappears after a couple minutes once you remove the cover off the screen.

Trident Aegis case review with lots of pictures!

As promised, here is my review of Trident Aegis case I just received - http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-products/aegis-case-samsung-galaxy-note-2-n7100.aspx
I usually start with a package, but in this case I want to start with a shipping box itself. Today every company is trying to distinguish themselves with some unique detail to set them apart. Typically you get your case package inside of bubble envelope, but in this case it came in a cartoon box with a really cool art That's my first picture below, I thought that detail was very unique. Package itself is very nice, typical of a premium case which sets it apart from cheap ebay stuff. In addition to the case, it also included a little guide with other Trident products and a nice screen protector/application card/cleaning cloth. I already have screen protector, so didn't bother with the one included, but it felt thicker than usual cheap stuff and also had dotted alignment lines on a cover film - a thoughtful touch. Website talks about included charm attachment - I didn't see it in my package, but the case has two small holes by micro-usb connector for something like lanyard attachment, captured in the picture as well.
The case itself is a single piece molded PC and TPE material. PC is very flexible, a lot more flexible than any of my other cases. TPE in comparison to a typical TPU is more elastic, thus last "E" stands for elastomer and feels softer and more rubbery. The plastic on the back is matte and not as slippery, kind of with lightly sandblasted finish, yet it has two shiny stripes along the sides. The case is very rounded off on the back, making it very easy to hold and giving it a nice grip. The whole combination of PC and rubber material, rounded design, and combination of two plastic finishes makes it very ergonomic to hold in your hand. I do want to mention that back is not flat so when you put it down on the flat surface there will be some wobble.if you like typing on a phone in that position. Trident symbol design in the middle also gives additional friction grip with a surface.
Inside of the case you will find elastic rubber lining all the way around with a honeycomb pattern and black "stitches" which indicate where rubber is molded to external PC shell. Definitely will serve as a good shock absorption if dropped. When you look at the picture of the case without a phone, you see its a little bent because of the flex of PC material. But once you insert the phone in the case, very nice tight fit, it straightens out and gives a phone nice slim profile. There is no doubt the case will stay on if dropped.
Headphone and micro-usb ports are covered, although I'm not too crazy about a little tab on the port cover, and also in my case I couldn't even close micro-usb port. I use my phone daily as GPS powered in the car, and usb port cover is just nuisance to constantly open/close. In this design, you can easily cut out port cover if you don't like it. I also thought mic port opening right next to micro-usb port was very small, and that could create an echo effect, but I couldn't confirm it yet since I haven't made any calls with this case one. The mic port next to headphone is a little bit wider, and I would have expected the same for the mic port at the bottom. No issues with s-pen and camera/led flash opening, also I wish there would have been a little more corner protection around lip next to s-pen. I really like the detail of dust filter mesh protecting speaker cover. That is very unique. Also, power/volume buttons are very responsive and you can feel the click - definitely a good design which I like. On the front, lip is a bit on a shallow side, but still gives a decent protection and should not be a problem when you put the phone down on the screen side. I also do have to mention that lip pulls quite easily around volume and micro-usb ports. There is also some pull of lip next to headphone, s-pen, and power button. Those are the areas where you have more elastic rubber material than PC support on the back. I don't believe it will compromise the protection offered by this case.
The case itself is offered in variety of different colors to suite both guys and girls. For my review I chose a blue one since I thought it will fit white phone the best and also offers better view of details on the back to contrast with black PC portion of it.
Ok, here comes the pictures!
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Very nice!
Great pictures; I've always thought that a company should include pictures from its users to show off.
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Brad.S. said:
Very nice!
Great pictures; I've always thought that a company should include pictures from its users to show off.
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Well, you know I'm not doing this for a benefit of the company, but for the benefit of XDA-Developers forum users Company pictures usually have a few shots without much of the details. I'm the user who looks at it from a different perspective and know what we all are looking for in the case. So, I'm glad you guys can benefit from that and enjoy my write ups. I also try to be fair with my reviews, pointing both positive and negative sides. I personally don't believe there is such thing as a perfect case because we all have different expectations. I kind of hate when people just write one liners, I hate this case or it's the best without reasoning. That's why I'm trying to be as detailed as possible in my review, and whatever is missing in writing I compensate with pictures
If I get around, I might also start YT channel with short (under 5min) video reviews of every case I got. But it might take a little while.

I am kind of jealous of the speaker mesh cover... I hate dust.

Great review, thanks!
I had the chance to try this case out today at the Verizon store. It was nice and felt very sturdy. The only thing that seemed as if it could be a problem was that the flaps that covered the ports felt cheap and if I used them enough wouldn't close. Otherwise this felt like a decent case.
On a personal note however, I didn't like the design on the back.

Is there any type of holster available so I could put it on my belt?
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Has yours started to blacken on the blue areas? I also have a blue version of this case and around edges where it rubs against things the blue is starting to turn black. I can't get it to clean back to blue either so im assuming it's not dirty.
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Black is the best color imo
Glad someone is putting a review out there, not many ppl even mention it despite being an awesome case

I have one of these in black. I like it better then my Otterbox as it is MUCH slimmer.

I have this one along with the Commuter and the UAG. So far the Aegis is leading the pack slightly ahead of the UAG with the Commuter a distant third. I like everything about the Aegis except how the USB port cover is designed as it is too easily pulled out and sometimes awkward to get put back in properly.

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I have this one along with the Commuter and the UAG. So far the Aegis is leading the pack slightly ahead of the UAG with the Commuter a distant third. I like everything about the Aegis except how the USB port cover is designed as it is too easily pulled out and sometimes awkward to get put back in properly.
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I just cut it off so it would fit in the Smart Dock :laugh:
I am considering getting some type of kickstand thing but not 100%, might just get a mini stand

budwizer said:
I have this one along with the Commuter and the UAG. So far the Aegis is leading the pack slightly ahead of the UAG with the Commuter a distant third. I like everything about the Aegis except how the USB port cover is designed as it is too easily pulled out and sometimes awkward to get put back in properly.
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Wondering could you post a picture with all three together to se size difference?
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Does the lip peel off when taking it out of jeans pocket? Does the TPE stick or rub against cloth the same way rubber does?
Thanks

Bumper (magnetic charging+dock)

Ok I know everybody has been reviewing the LOVE MEI metal bumper
and people love it. Personally I give it a 2/5 rating and thought it was not worth it at all. Sorry I am not the best reviewer, I am only doing this because I'm bored and studying for an exam lol. Needed a quick break :good:
Ok let's get started.
I found an even better bumper for the same price, which is a better quality metal bumper and protects the front a lot better. When I tried the Love mei bumper, it felt like a really cheap bumper and didn't give me an impression that it would protect my Z1 (it also was wiggling around until you put some paper or something) This bumper also does not wiggle around, compared to the Love mei. It has rubber little mats inside to protect it from getting scratched from the metal (I cringed when I heard scratching noises when trying on my love mei, this case didn't scratch it.
Basically this bumper is about the same as the Love mei but protects it a lot better, gives access to all the needed ports or buttons. Unfortunately you have to dig deep if you want to press the volume and power buttons (same as Love mei bumper)
For the magnetic charging you can cut out the top rubber of your magnetic charger so the charger can fit and you won't have to remove the phone out of the case like how you used to. Of course I tried this with my generic magnetic charger first before doing it on an official one it came with.
Here's the link and some pictures. As you can see, it is charging :laugh: Please practice on a cheap magnetic charger before cutting your original charger, I am not responsible if you break it. It worked for me and I was just careful with my xacto knife
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141104209187?var=440200758430&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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This is what you have to do to the magnetic charger

Agree it looks better than the love mei. Just wish they have provided some rubber buttons so you did not need to dig for those buttons, i can see that getting old after a bit. So how comfortable is to hold. Not as nice as naked i suppose. The quest for a better, more comfortable bumper continues.
By the looks of it the bumper raises the screen & back just a bit so it will not scratch when placed on a table.
Did you consider to use screen protectors for back & front. I think that would complete it. I like how you have a wrist strap at the end. The lanyard provision is unique to japanese phones.
Just saw this what do you think ?
【Metal-Slim】Sony Xperia Z1 Bumper frame
No digging for volume buttons, that it isn't metal isn't a problem AND access to magnetic charging. There is a good lip over the screen too. Price seems ok, shipping cost is unusually high though.

One Twelve said:
Agree it looks better than the love mei. Just wish they have provided some rubber buttons so you did not need to dig for those buttons, i can see that getting old after a bit. So how comfortable is to hold. Not as nice as naked i suppose. The quest for a better, more comfortable bumper continues.
By the looks of it the bumper raises the screen & back just a bit so it will not scratch when placed on a table.
Did you consider to use screen protectors for back & front. I think that would complete it. I like how you have a wrist strap at the end. The lanyard provision is unique to japanese phones.
Just saw this what do you think ?
【Metal-Slim】Sony Xperia Z1 Bumper frame
No digging for volume buttons, that it isn't metal isn't a problem AND access to magnetic charging. There is a good lip over the screen too. Price seems ok, shipping cost is unusually high though.
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Just so you know the bumper you linked is actually made of rubber. I purchased it and its about a 3 on a scale from 1 -10

Clownzer said:
Just so you know the bumper you linked is actually made of rubber. I purchased it and its about a 3 on a scale from 1 -10
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Put up some pics.
3 out of 10 in terms of what ?

so this works on the dock without having to modify anything?
btort1 said:
Ok I know everybody has been reviewing the LOVE MEI metal bumper
and people love it. Personally I give it a 2/5 rating and thought it was not worth it at all. Sorry I am not the best reviewer, I am only doing this because I'm bored and studying for an exam lol. Needed a quick break :good:
Ok let's get started.
I found an even better bumper for the same price, which is a better quality metal bumper and protects the front a lot better. When I tried the Love mei bumper, it felt like a really cheap bumper and didn't give me an impression that it would protect my Z1 (it also was wiggling around until you put some paper or something) This bumper also does not wiggle around, compared to the Love mei. It has rubber little mats inside to protect it from getting scratched from the metal (I cringed when I heard scratching noises when trying on my love mei, this case didn't scratch it.
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One Twelve said:
Agree it looks better than the love mei. Just wish they have provided some rubber buttons so you did not need to dig for those buttons, i can see that getting old after a bit. So how comfortable is to hold. Not as nice as naked i suppose. The quest for a better, more comfortable bumper continues.
By the looks of it the bumper raises the screen & back just a bit so it will not scratch when placed on a table.
Did you consider to use screen protectors for back & front. I think that would complete it. I like how you have a wrist strap at the end. The lanyard provision is unique to japanese phones.
Just saw this what do you think ?
【Metal-Slim】Sony Xperia Z1 Bumper frame
No digging for volume buttons, that it isn't metal isn't a problem AND access to magnetic charging. There is a good lip over the screen too. Price seems ok, shipping cost is unusually high though.
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Avantiel said:
so this works on the dock without having to modify anything?
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I had a screen protector on the front and back of the phone with the bumper
My main problem with this is pressing the volume/power button since you have to dig to press it. That's the same with the lovemei bumper as well. It's 7.5/10 comfortable when holding it, but I do wish it had some rubber somewhere to add better grip to the phone. At least I have a strap so it's safe from falls
And as for the magnetic charging, it does fit but you have to cut a little piece of the rubber from the magnetic charger for it to fit. The magnetic charger is too thick to fit at first

btort1 said:
I had a screen protector on the front and back of the phone with the bumper
My main problem with this is pressing the volume/power button since you have to dig to press it. That's the same with the lovemei bumper as well. It's 7.5/10 comfortable when holding it, but I do wish it had some rubber somewhere to add better grip to the phone. At least I have a strap so it's safe from falls
And as for the magnetic charging, it does fit but you have to cut a little piece of the rubber from the magnetic charger for it to fit. The magnetic charger is too thick to fit at first
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Any interest in trying out the metal slim bumper ?

One Twelve said:
Any interest in trying out the metal slim bumper ?
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See my thread for a review on the metal slim bumper.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49409569

I'm not fan of the LOVE ME! bumper either, it looks cheap plus the angle of the bumper is so stupid. I just bought the same model as yours, here new link because eBay seems to be giving headache to us buyers to find it. I only found the other model when I searched this afternooon. But I had it saved in my Watch List.
There you go! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Luxury-De...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item2c76d1781e

Best cases I've found (without battery button cutouts!)

I've been on the hunt for a decent case for this phone since I got it on its release date and it's been greuling. It's almost as if this phone doesn't exist, in the Americas anyway, a lot of cases I've come across are nameless and generic, worst of all, poorly designed with a big theme being the inclusion of the battery door button cutout.
Here's a few companies and cases I've found to be actually designing a case for this phone:
VRS Design, some simple designs that work, nothing too fancy but that's just what some of us want:
https://vrsdesign.com/collections/lg-v20
Noreve, these are some impressive wallet style cases and the quality seems unprecedented, great for a gift or for those of us who want a nice leather flip case, definitely not within most budgets with certain customization options but worth keeping in mind:
http://www.noreve.com/en/1303-v20
J&D Slim Case, a simple case from Amazon for cheap, does the job but features the aforementioned battery button cutout and a less precise design than the rest on this list, I found it to be the more acceptable of the budget cases I've come across because of its simple design, small form factor, and the 4 color options:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KNQ4SH6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_ONQGybGDMFMHS
Seidio, skeptical at first but glad this is a case I bought, a random brand that popped up in my search a few times. They seem to have one of the few 2 layer cases that don't have a battery button cut out and that also doesn't add much heft to the phone, all with adding a kickstand as well. Another great thing I love about the case is that it's inner layer can function as a standalone super slim rubber case, the fit is perfect and there are no quality issues as far as the precision and design is concerned (will post pics eventually):
https://www.seidioonline.com/product/lg-v20-surface-case/
Incipio, a popular brand making decent cases for more than just Samsung and Apple phones? WHAT?! I was surprised to see the selection Incipio has for the V20 and they look very promising. Starting from $20 you can get a case that fits well, looks nice, is from a trustworthy brand and best of all, doesn't have a battery button cutout! I took a liking to the Dualpro, NGP, and Octane models, they seem to provide good protection without adding a ton of bulk and offer some options for color:
https://www.incipio.com/cases/smart...lg-v20-cases/incipio-dualpro-lg-v20-case.html
https://www.incipio.com/cases/smart...0-cases/incipio-ngp-advanced-lg-v20-case.html
https://www.incipio.com/cases/smart.../lg-v20-cases/incipio-octane-lg-v20-case.html
I hope this helps some people out there hunting for cases, I was sure in need of this research and thought I'd share.

these are some cool cases. Thanks.

I have the High Pro Shield VRS (also had it on Note 7). Fit and feel is perfect,however.... The kickstand pivot seems to be positioned a hair too low. The phone tends to wanna fall over at the slightest bump. The Note 7 didn't suffer from this (same model case). Its like the center of gravity is a lil higher, still a great case and is not a deal breaker.

Oh hey, I've wanted Incipio to make cases for this phone. It's my lucky day. Now to convince myself 19.99 is worth it...

Have you actually tried them all? If not which one did you end up going with? I may go with the Incipio for $19.99. It's definitely worth it because I don't have phone protection. You think I'd learn my lesson after dropping a Nexus 6P and cracking the screen. Nope. I'll try to be careful.

UAG
It's a bit bulky and the cam is recessed (good).
However, when you insert the case, make sure the button (left) side inserted first.

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Slickwrap and under a poetic atmosphere case....I see no other case/skin setup I rather have. Feels good and I love the way it looks (get compliments all the time on it). Not the best picture (looks better in person)

Spigen Rugged Armor black is very nice, thin, fits prefectly, improves grip and audio jack cutout is large enough to use Professional Headphoes such as DT990 or HD500 and such... and it also is very very light

axaman943 said:
Spigen Rugged Armor black is very nice, thin, fits prefectly, improves grip and audio jack cutout is large enough to use Professional Headphoes such as DT990 or HD500 and such... and it also is very very light
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Exactly the problem I have with the Obliq. Nice case but the Sennheiser hd650 cable struggles to make the fit.
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axaman943 said:
Spigen Rugged Armor black is very nice, thin, fits prefectly, improves grip and audio jack cutout is large enough to use Professional Headphoes such as DT990 or HD500 and such... and it also is very very light
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By far my favorite case so far. I have 3 other cases and I haven't used any of them since I picked up the Spigen. Can't say enough good things about it.

mingkee said:
UAG
It's a bit bulky and the cam is recessed (good).
However, when you insert the case, make sure the button (left) side inserted first.
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2nded.
My big thing has been keeping screen recessed since my Evo 4g took a 2 ft fall getting out of a car & hit perfectly on a rock to shatter the screen.
I always used OtterBox defender after that. But phones kept getting larger. When I got Note 7, tried UAG and loved it when I switched to V20 got UAG again. Much less bulk, but feels just as safe. Phone has dropped multiple times with zero issues.

I bought this one in navy for 11$ on Ebay sale. Gorgeous looks with solid quality, great feel in hand (not slippery at all), not bulky and totally protected with Spigen tgsp! #stronglyrecommend https://www.incipio.com/cases/smartphone-cases/lg-smartphone-cases/lg-v20-cases/incipio-ngp-advanced-lg-v20-case.html

How good are the Ghostek cases? They look pretty cool.
https://www.amazon.com/Ghostek-Premium-Protective-Explosion-Proof-Protector/dp/B01N52ENP5/
But mostly i'll be going for the UAG case. Sucks that its not available here in India. Have to wait for someone to drop by from the USA

Currently rocking this one , the only case minimal enough with a good grip and a very classy back
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZ7W06J/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

i found the poetic revolution to be the best case . My phone has fell so much in the street and also i accidentally threw it to a wall. LOL everything looking good so far. I have had it since november. It has flaps for dust proofing and whole for every mic and the IR . It has a screen protector that if it gets scratched or you dont like it, well, you can always remove it and use your temper glass.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-LG-V20-...hash=item1c734fc168:m:mPdtEZsVXyX2QYszMOeYMbw

jinkerz9430 said:
i found the poetic revolution to be the best case . My phone has fell so much in the street and also i accidentally threw it to a wall. LOL everything looking good so far. I have had it since november. It has flaps for dust proofing and whole for every mic and the IR . It has a screen protector that if it gets scratched or you dont like it, well, you can always remove it and use your temper glass.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-LG-V20-...hash=item1c734fc168:m:mPdtEZsVXyX2QYszMOeYMbw
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How well does it slide in and out of your pocket? My biggest beef is when a case is too "rubbery" and gets hung up.
Also how is the built in screen protector? I've been thru a ton of glass protectors now, none seem to suit me.

bond32 said:
How well does it slide in and out of your pocket? My biggest beef is when a case is too "rubbery" and gets hung up.
Also how is the built in screen protector? I've been thru a ton of glass protectors now, none seem to suit me.
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It slides very nice in and out of pocket. Lol
The built om screen protector is quite good. I didnt remove the one that came with the and yet it adhered very well to it. Up until now it has just one small scratch on it.
Over the time, the cover start getting some external sign of use that looks like sctatch but is more caused by all the time thr phone has felt on the street and other places. Lol nevertheless it still feels as if thr cover were brand new.
The only downside is that if you put it in a diagonal surface, it will slide easily. Unless you put it upside down

Picked up the Poetic Revolution case but removed the screen protector. In hindsight, that might not have been the best idea because of the double-sided take they use on the top and bottom of the front piece that holds the protector.
Let's just say I'm almost worried about removing the front now as I can see the adhesive trying to stick to the phone. ....... (Wait, Devhux! You mean to say you didn't think of that BEFORE putting on the front piece????? Hahahahaha!)
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Been using Ringke Onyx, it is well made although a bit slippery. Good price as well.

I bought this as I needed one in a hurry. Works great though
Caseology Parallex
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N4MB2VY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Nice texture. Just enough grip