The battery cover seems to be a potential weakspot on the phoen from reviews ive seen. Although that opinion has been mixed.
I saw these though andthought id share. I dont like using cases on my phones so thought some people might enjoy this also.
I bought a sleeve but I am also thinking about one of these just to sturdy up the battery cover. It comes with a front screen protector too!
anyone dealt with these before? ive only seem limited reviews. any input appreciated.
http://www.skinomi.com/sk11192-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-carbon-fiber-skin-protector.html
Is real carbon fibre?
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Not real for that price, if it is then that's a great deal.
real carbon fiber would be too rigid.
it does seem to be more rigid than a sticker, though.
the application video suggests using a hair dryer to apply it to corners and palces where the material must bend.
Id only put it on the battery cover, not anyhwere else. The contrast of my marble front, the silver on the sides and the black on the back will look cool i think.
heres a link to an example. This user used 3M stuff though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668187&page=4
post 31 and some subsequenet posts show some pictures
ddurandSGS3 said:
heres a link to an example. This user used 3M stuff though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668187&page=4
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Direct link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27011411&postcount=31
I've done this with MANY devices, even used white carbon on my girlfriend's Captivate, and recommend using 3M Di-Noc over ANY of those gimmicky skins.... Even though the Di-Noc is much harder to go around complex curves, it holds up better than the 3M 1080 version, which is thinner and therefore more flexible, but also includes a glossier finish with a smaller carbon fiber weave.... 1080 trumps Skinomi, et al., so buy in bulk from eBay or wherever, and you'll get much more use out of it than just getting one skin that looks terrible and doesn't compare to real carbon fiber at all!
My 2 cents as someone who's been in the vinyl graphics industry for 10 years.....
^^ To each their own
I have a few products that have Skinomi's Carbon Series on them & they look great, corners suck a little but that was known.
Quick & painless
I went to autozone today to look for some of the stuff you suggested or similiar but they didnt have any.
i appreciate the advice but these skins already come cut to fit and with the holes in it. I went ahead and ordered one. They have free shipping and and the carbon fiber skin comes with a front glass cover. I wanted one anyway so its kinda two birds with one stone.
Ill post up impressions but itll be in july when verizon finally ships. I have a pile of phone accessories already for a phoen i dont even have yet lol
edit: Forgot to add - if you use the discount code "skinomi25" you get 25% off.
I ordered the carbon fiber package and it came to 14.98 with free shipping to US and canada
carbon fiber skins are totally worth it but the screen protector sucks cuz it has the rubbery feeling. To each their own though.
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carbon fiber skins are totally worth it but the screen protector sucks cuz it has the rubbery feeling. To each their own though.
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yeah ive never used a screen protector on any of my phones. I probably wont use this one either but it saves a few bucks if i decide to.
can you post some pictures of your skins on your devices???
but it looks nice though. Ahh there are already so many things that I wanna buy before my device comes !
I got my order in the other day just posting smoe initial intial thoughts (no SGS3 yet, damn vzw)
anyways the skin came attached to a adhesive backing that has 3M logo on it. So perhaps its the same material about psoted above. any way to tell?
it came with a wet application screen protector and all the goods to apply it.
it looks liek the right cut. im excited to try itout when my device is finally delivered.
I've finally gotten around to looking at cases for my One, which is a daunting task and I've been looking at transparent cases. I'm leaning towards the SGP Ultra Thin Air and I was thinking of getting a skin or something along with it to make good on that transparency.
So, has anyone used any of GelaSkins products on their One? Or another device? I'd just like to know if it is easy attaching/removing, reusing, quality of the skin, etc. Any info at all really related to your experience with it.
I'm considering either: http://gelaskins.com/store/phones/HTC_One/Blue_Robot
or: http://gelaskins.com/store/phones/HTC_One/Action_Packed
Thanks for any help/info!
This is the SGP Ultra Thin in case anyone wanted a link: http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/htc/htc-one/htc-one-case-ultra-thin-air.html
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I've finally gotten around to looking at cases for my One, which is a daunting task and I've been looking at transparent cases. I'm leaning towards the SGP Ultra Thin Air and I was thinking of getting a skin or something along with it to make good on that transparency.
So, has anyone used any of GelaSkins products on their One? Or another device? I'd just like to know if it is easy attaching/removing, reusing, quality of the skin, etc. Any info at all really related to your experience with it.
I'm considering either: http://gelaskins.com/store/phones/HTC_One/Blue_Robot
or: http://gelaskins.com/store/phones/HTC_One/Action_Packed
Thanks for any help/info!
This is the SGP Ultra Thin in case anyone wanted a link: http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/htc/htc-one/htc-one-case-ultra-thin-air.html
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I have used it on my DHD, attaching is easy, removing isn't hard either.. however when you have left it on for a long time it stretches a little while removing it. it's not enough to deform though! Also back then only the back was covered. the one has frontal parts too, might consider it again myself
I wonder how the front skin (the part that covers the capacitive buttons, not the speaker grills) works? It looks like it has cut outs for the icons, is that enough to register a touch?
i have had gelaskin on my asus transformer before and it isn't really designed to be applied to a rounded surface like back of HTC One or typical non flat surface.
For a non case person like myself,,, i still enjoy these type of skin for looks and some what scratch protection.
Has anyone used these before on their P9? I've just ordered some as not been able to find a decent case I like.
They seem very reasonably priced compared to others.
Unfortunately I cannot post links yet.
Never heard of them, but would like to see pics. The dbrand skin I had came off on the top. The sticker layer above the camera is simply too thin.
I was going to get the dbrand one but I think they were about $20 for one. I shall post a couple of pics when they arrive, which hopefully won't be too long.
Hey Matt,
my phone has not arrived yet but I ordered from Xtremeskins too now because the skins are dirt cheap and look really promising. Also, when I watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YrK0rkbFRc the leather skin looks really nice and georgous.
Once I get my phone and applied the skin I will post pictures here. Also am looking forward to see your pictures.
Best
Kon
I've used a black leather skin from dbrand for a while now and I reckon it's made of a similar fabric (3M vinyl).
The texture and touch is quite nice and come as close as can be to genuine leather. The cut and fit from dbrand is astonishing though I couldn't tell for xtremskins.
My skins arrived. I ordered orange and red carbon look. The first impression was nice. They look good and feel even nicer. Applying them was easy with help of their videos on their website.
The fit: I would give it 99%. Only on the sim tray and on the logo (see pictures) it is a little unaligned. Nothing that gets in the way of the beauty of this skin.
It feels very nice and adds a good grip to your phone. Suddenly, I dont feel like it is gonna fall off my hands any second...thats good.
However, the glue is not the best. On the sides it just doesnt seem like it is sticking properly. I have to constantly press it down and align it again. If the glue was a little better Id probably give it a 10/10 but if I knew dbrand had a better glue Id buy them there to be honest. I will update my review in a few days, however, I feel like this wont hold for long..sad though
Some more pictures
update: I have to revise my previous statement, dbrand doesn't even offer protection for the sides on the P9...maybe I now know why
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Some more pictures
update: I have to revise my previous statement, dbrand doesn't even offer protection for the sides on the P9...maybe I now know why
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Here's how mine ended up;
imgur . com/a/B21ls
cutouts were pretty accurate, no issues with the sides
using that tpu case to preserve the skin and phone even more
Nice, thanks for posting the link. Since you also use a case it is a little different to my use case I think Anyway, looks good
Hey Kon,
Apologies for only just replying to your post now but not had the chance due to ill health. The Orange carbon one looks good in the pictures although I wasn't keen on how it looked on the phone. I have a white glitter one on mine which actually looks decent. The material on it seems to be thicker than the Orange carbon one. I did have an issue with keeping the corners down but as I now have a bumper case on it doesn't matter too much. I decided to leave the Huawei lettering covered just to keep a clean look on the back. I'll get some pictures of it put on here tomorrow as soon as I charge up my other phone.
Matt
Recently got this phone and I personally don't like using any phone case or phone skin for the back of the phone.
However I found the side of the phone a little too slippery to hold, was hoping there's a skin available to improve the side of the phone to be more grippy.
Please comment below if you know any company that makes skin for the side of the phone.
Many thanks
Well at least where I live there is only 1 company I trust and that's skinnova.
I am using their special edition skin and it looks great.
s10 version wraps around sides. note 10 version doesn't. there isn't even the option. no reliable place sells skins that covers the frame because it's probably to thin.
Is is even worse: The skins do not stick well on the ceramic back versions of the device.
For me it is the same: Gadgetshieldz Skinnova: https://www.gadgetshieldz.com/galaxy-s10-plus-skins-covers-wraps.html
Select Full back, that way you get skins, which wrap around the edges. I used several, they are fine.
Has anyone tried any of the cases for the OnePlus 8?
LewLater Case on pre-order. It's not the cheapest case especially factoring in the shipping cost but I prefer to have a barely-there, slim case.
Wow that's quite expensive
I bought one from LaterCase which is yet to arrive
I have the Cyan sandstone protective case and the nylon bumper with the pop-up box.
I love the nylon bumper
I've ordered a couple of cases from Amazon, one is a matte transparent case w/black TPU side bumper:
OnePlus 8 Case [Frosting Transparent Back] Ultra-Thin Soft TPU [Shock Absorption] Slim Fit Lightweight Shockproof Armor Cover Hybrid Protective Case Compatible with Oneplus 8 (Black, 1+8) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087CW225G/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_6WjUEbE6JCY8G
This is the one I'm actually after, a matte transparent Frameless Case (arrival estimate 2+ months from now, so, I ordered the one above in the meantime) :
OnePlus 8 Frameless Case, EabHulie Slim Translucent Hard Back Matte Skin Soft TPU Bumper Corners Shockproof Case Cover for OnePlus 8 Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0881W9VBG/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_1ZjUEbZX8D19V
I used the same Frameless Case on the OnePlus 7T Pro (fits the OnePlus 7 Pro as well) & it performed well for what I was wanting, minimal coverage & preventing accidental edge touches. It actually did that a bit too well on the sides, but, I adjusted to it, better than the alternative of a bulky case or, going sans case.
As the edge contours seem to be less dramatic vs the OP7 Pro / OP7T Pro, hoping they nailed it on the side coverage/touch sensitivity sweet spot.
I've done a review of 3 flip cases - see the other post in this forum
I highly recommend the Tudia Merge. It's a dual layer case - TPU and Plastic. Fits really well, buttons still feel good. I've used the Merge cases for my past several OnePlus phones, and all have been great.
https://www.amazon.com/TUDIA-Designed-OnePlus-Compatible-Verizon/dp/B086KX6RS3/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=oneplus+8+tudia&qid=1589278870&sr=8-5
Anyone know where to buy the original sandstone case from other than 1+ direct with silly postage fees
Just picked up this case from T-Mobile US, from their budget conscious brand GoTo:
https://www.t-mobile.com/accessory/goto-define-case-for-oneplus-8-5g
My 2ยข/ Pros & Cons.
Pro:
1) Availability, shouldn't be too difficult to find a T-Mobile store that has it in stock, especially with the phone still being relatively new.
2) Fit is excellent, cutouts are precise. The camera cutout extends well below the flash, not a deal breaker, but, I think they should have opted for a more precise cutout for the lenses & a separate hole for the flash. Perhaps this was a cost-cutting measure.....
3) Feel in hand is acceptable, neither the slimmest or bulkiest case I've used.
For feel in hand perspective, if you've used a RhinoShield Crash Guard bumper, this case is slimmer in the grip,a lot more comfortable vs the Crash Guard bumper.
Cons:
1) Price isn't insane, but, I do feel it's a bit much @ $19.99. Sure, it's about 1/2 the price of other cases sold by T-Mobile, but, as everyone here is painfully aware, carrier accessories are grossly overpriced,
So yeah, this case is overpriced vs Amazon/AliExpress/eBay & in a lot of instances, buying direct from the mfg w/a discount code.
2) The volume/notification slider cut-out, while precise,is a bit cramped for one-handed use. Not a biggie for me, I rarely use it, but, for those where this is a priority, perhaps this case is not for you.
Fortunately, the box for the case (at least mine) was not sealed, so, if buying from a brick & mortar store, you should be able to try it out before buying
Misc:
The design of the backside is a bit weird in the looks department, reminiscent of poor 'ol HTC's earlier efforts in the "big chin" look on the front of their phones.
To me, it's not a big deal, but, if I were choosing in-store w/a comparably priced/designed case w/o the "chin'", I'd opt for the other case.
Ditto on the branding of the "GoTo" logo. It's actually not that noticeable, but, again, same scenario just mentioned, I'd opt for the competition.
FWIW, I loathe cases w/branding, as most go overboard w/it, I prefer minimal/unbranded cases, typically one color/material when possible, less is more for my usage.
Would I recommend it?
Sure, it strikes a good balance of form/function (less the slider cutout). If you need a case ASAP for the unlocked or T-Mobile version, it's a worthwhile case.
However, if you don't mind waiting for mail order from wherever you shop online, you could probably find a case that fits your needs at a better price.
I ordered the transparent TPU & carbon fiber cases from OnePlus when I ordered my OP8. Both are way too slippery. Ordered a Rinke Fusion X on Amazon, and I like it much better.
Pros:
- Very grippy!
- Good side & corner protection
- Transparent back shows off phone color nicely
Cons:
- Raised plastic "button guards" make finding buttons by feel a touch difficult
- Minimal front protection
Overall rating: 4.5 Stars
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0861ZB3JP
verizon cases
Any generic cases that'll fit the verizon version, or are verizon users stuck with the ones on their website? I'd read somewhere that "some" generic cases "might" fit the verizon phone, but can't find any more info. Thanks.
Unfortunately I can't answer the question about the case, but I do have a related question.. What is different about the Verizon version of the OnePlus 8, vs like the T-mobile, or unlocked version.
I'm looking for cases myself, but I have the one from T-mobile. And when searching amazon, I've seen some listed as "Verizon Only" ..
UberSlackr said:
Unfortunately I can't answer the question about the case, but I do have a related question.. What is different about the Verizon version of the OnePlus 8, vs like the T-mobile, or unlocked version.
I'm looking for cases myself, but I have the one from T-mobile. And when searching amazon, I've seen some listed as "Verizon Only" ..
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Don't know how you did that...all the ones I find say "Not for Verizon". The difference, as I understand it, is verizon's 5g hardware is bigger / located in a different location, which caused some buttons to be moved. So for most case designs, verizon phones won't work, but all other 8's (not pro) will...the exception would be a few that have cutouts that can accomodate either configuration...but info on which those are is sparse.
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Don't know how you did that...all the ones I find say "Not for Verizon". The difference, as I understand it, is verizon's 5g hardware is bigger / located in a different location, which caused some buttons to be moved. So for most case designs, verizon phones won't work, but all other 8's (not pro) will...the exception would be a few that have cutouts that can accomodate either configuration...but info on which those are is sparse.
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I went through a lot of pages of case on amazon; as 99% of them are terrible cheap looking crap, and a lot were for the wrong device as Amazons search sucks.. but there were a few. One I actually liked but it says Verizon only..
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I went through a lot of pages of case on amazon; as 99% of them are terrible cheap looking crap, and a lot were for the wrong device as Amazons search sucks.. but there were a few. One I actually liked but it says Verizon only..
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the Verizon version is the only one that is different... I myself bought the karbon bumper case from T-Mobile, the official one from OnePlus I also have a tech21 Evo check case that comes with interchangeable colored buttons
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the Verizon version is the only one that is different... I myself bought the karbon bumper case from T-Mobile, the official one from OnePlus I also have a tech21 Evo check case that comes with interchangeable colored buttons
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Wondering how that helps, as the OP is looking for a Verizon Case, not T-mobile.
I'm loving my Supcase
Oneplus 8 (Tmobile & Unlocked version only)
https://www.amazon.com/SupCase-Unic...166140&sprefix=supcase+for+one,aps,134&sr=8-2
Oneplus 8 PRO
https://www.amazon.com/SupCase-Unic...166140&sprefix=supcase+for+one,aps,134&sr=8-3
I bought this case super finish and affordable. Its the nylon version from Nilkin.
Super slim and grippy case suggestions?
I am looking for a slim/minimalistic case.
Is Official Sandstone case grippier than the Nylon case?
I have the nylon and I like it but with the added size of the case it's harder to grip. I'm thinking about getting the Sandstone case but not sure if it would help any with phone slipping out of my hand.
Ideally I would like a slimmer case with better grip and lip to protect screen and ideally camera.
Thanks all!
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