Finally bought the Galaxy Fold yesterday - Samsung Galaxy Fold Questions & Answers

I finally took the plunge and bought the Galaxy Fold yesterday.
I am in Hong Kong and the phone just released on 22nd Nov 2019 and I wanted to try out the phone before buying it. The sad thing is that there are no stores in Hong Kong with a demo, except for Samsung's Experience store. So I had to find time to go there and give it a try. I did that on Saturday and gave it some thought until yesterday, when I finally bought one.
My major concern was the screen. Fearing that it is very fragile and could break easily. But after trying the phone, I realized that it is not all that risky. Samsung does give 1 year of screen replacement but my telecom service provider provided their own coverage for screen protection. The only thing is that i need to pay for the repair charge and then I can claim from the telecom company after. I can take advantage after using using Samsung's free screen coverage so in other words I get 2 chances to repair the screen within the year.
My other concern was price and if it is the right time now in November to buy the Galaxy Fold. Newer phones will be out in April 2020. However, when I received a special price offer for the standalone phone, I thought I will just get one to try.
My initial impressions are very good. It is very satisfying to us the phone as a tablet. The phone is really unique and different from all the phones I have tried so far. The speed feels just the same as the Galaxy S10+ and Note10+ obviously but coming from the Asus ROG Phone 2, I was worried that the phone will feel slower but it is not the case.
I spent time to install some apps and to copy my data from my previous phone last night. I didn't get to out the phone much last night but I am happy with my experience so far.
I got the original Samsung Leather Cover as well as I tried the phone at Samsung's store and found the free cover to be very thin. I don't think it will provide very good protection. My first plan was to get the SPG Clear Hybrid case but I feared it will turn yellowish in time like my previous SPG cases. So I got the leather cover instead. The Galaxy Fold feels very premium with the leather cover on. The leather will surely provide more protection compared to the free bundled case. I only wish the Leather cover was cheaper.
Now looking for a carrying pouch / Sleeve for the Galaxy Fold.

I have a question regarding the Samsung Galaxy Fold Covers.
I removed the plastic protection inside the cover before installing it. Is that a magnet inside the cover or is that some kind of sticky material which sticks to the phone's front and back?

MCube74 said:
I have a question regarding the Samsung Galaxy Fold Covers.
I removed the plastic protection inside the cover before installing it. Is that a magnet inside the cover or is that some kind of sticky material which sticks to the phone's front and back?
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It's just sticky glue to help it hold onto the phone. Glad you enjoy the phone. I had fears too until I bought it, now I can't use anything else. haha

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It's just sticky glue to help it hold onto the phone. Glad you enjoy the phone. I had fears too until I bought it, now I can't use anything else. haha
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I see because yesterday I noticed I didn’t apply it perfectly so I tried to remove it to adjust it a bit and it was a little difficult but later came off. That is why I was wondering.
It is okay to apply and remove the case and then re-apply again?
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MCube74 said:
I see because yesterday I noticed I didn’t apply it perfectly so I tried to remove it to adjust it a bit and it was a little difficult but later came off. That is why I was wondering.
It is okay to apply and remove the case and then re-apply again?
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I had to remove mine several times to get to the sim tray and it's still fine. I'm sure it will last longer than the case will over time. It's just to secure it a little better to the phone. When it wears out I'll get a spigen or something.

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I had to remove mine several times to get to the sim tray and it's still fine. I'm sure it will last longer than the case will over time. It's just to secure it a little better to the phone. When it wears out I'll get a spigen or something.
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Yes, but when using a $100 leather cover, we have to be cautious.
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MCube74 said:
I have a question regarding the Samsung Galaxy Fold Covers.
I removed the plastic protection inside the cover before installing it. Is that a magnet inside the cover or is that some kind of sticky material which sticks to the phone's front and back?
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Sticky material. Uses the sticky stuff to better stay on the phone itself.

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Zagg Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 InvisibleSheild

Because I'm brave and they're giving me the Invisible Shield and a 50 dollar credit, I'm sending my GT-P7510 to Zagg to have them design an InvisibleShield product for it. It should go to them tomorrow and they said it takes them 24hrs to do the measurements and send the product back.
So Zagg may be the first ones that actually get a specifically designed Screen and full body sheild out for the thin GT10 model.
I'll keep everyone posted with what they tell me.
Wow thanks for doing this
I agree with kentoe, thanks a lot!
Hopefully accessory makers will start to notice the 10.1 over the next few weeks
Awesome. Surprised they hadnt requested the measurements directly from Samsung though. Although, being able to test skins on an actual device will be helpful.
They shouldve sent someone to I/O lol
I got the GT-P7510 back this morning. Zagg did a good job with it. It doesnt cover the silver bezel except on the top edge of the device. They also cut out holes for the camera and light sensor on front and back.
Im guessing it will hit the Zagg website here pretty soon.
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Thank you so much for doing that.
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wow thanks
any word on when we can order our own version? I really want a screen protector
And we never heard anything back?
i ordered imitation zagg called "xtremeguard" anyone have experience with this product?
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And we never heard anything back?
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Well, I've had it on my device for a week or more at this point. I honestly don't like the way the material feels at all. I've normally avoided the Zagg branded products in the past instead ordering from Bestskinsever.com. Because they were cheaper mostly.
It feels like the Zagg material is far too tacky and textured. Im hoping it hardens a little with time and smooths out. And for being "self healing" it didn't make it through the first trip in my computer brief on a plane without a very noticeable pinhead sized gash. It definitely hasn't healed yet. It also collects finger prints easily and they don't come off quickly at all.
They gave me a $100 in free gift cards which i proceeded to order covers for about every random gadget I own. Maybe they feel better than what the GT10 is covered in.
From a protection standpoint it seems to be doing its job though. I suppose that's the foremost reason any of us order the protectors. As for the release, I have no idea. Send them an email, they seem pretty good about replies.
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Tab 10.1 invisibleSHIELD now available
When I checked earlier this week, I couldn't find an invisibleSHIELD for the Tab on Zagg's site except the one that appeared to be for the 7 inch, so I emailed them. Lo and behold, I received a reply today, and the shield for the 10.1 is now on the site!
(and, I can't post the link because I'm new.)
I've had an invisibleSHIELD on my iPod touch (3rd gen) since about a week after I got it. Yes, the feel is closer to "tacky" rather than the slick glass-only feel of the bare iPod, and I imagine it will be the same on the Tab. I actually prefer this - I kept being afraid I would drop my iPod.
I haven't had a problem cleaning it. Rubbing firmly on my pants leg is usually enough to clear the fingerprint buildup, and when the surface starts feeling icky I use a very, very slightly damp paper towel to clean it. Honestly, before I got the Shield, I didn't like the feel of the screen, but I have oily skin, so I leave lots of fingerprints behind. I also have not had a problem with the shield being damaged, beyond my deliberate efforts (see below).
So I don't sound like a commercial for Zagg... Be aware that the shield material doesn't handle rounded corners well. I had to trim the corners on my iPod's shield where they had pulled away and picked up pocket lint. Looks like they're avoiding that issue on the Tab's skin by not covering the edge. The shield also reduced the sensitivity of the touch screen - only slightly, but noticeably.
This is the link.
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-inch-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
Anyone order one of these and have it shipped yet? I placed an order on June 15 but the order hasn't even processed yet and I'm still waiting for them to get back to my email.
Is this the same type as the one at BestBuy?
I'm still debating if I will need one.
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cdf3 said:
Is this the same type as the one at BestBuy?
I'm still debating if I will need one.
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$30 for 10cents worth of plastic for just the front ($40 for front and back). They're nuts. Bodyguardz is $20, Kinomi is $16 and there is some cheap junk on eBay for $5. I'll either wait for a 50% off Zagg coupon or wrap it in saran wrap!
I bought one of these on release day. By 9pm that night I had already torn it off... felt like a 2 inch thick sheet of rubber tbh.
I've used Zagg in the past and it works, but for devices with gorilla glass like the 10.1 it's not necesary.
The back I think is the part that needs the protection.
I have a Zagg shield on my phone (Samsung Fascinate) and I love it. But I don't think I'm going to put one on my Tab. For starters, I think phones and other smaller devices (iPods, etc.) are much more prone to drops and other things that could cause scratches. And I've ordered the Samsung book cover case for my Tab, so that should protect the back and the screen reasonably well.
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I have a Zagg shield on my phone (Samsung Fascinate) and I love it. But I don't think I'm going to put one on my Tab. For starters, I think phones and other smaller devices (iPods, etc.) are much more prone to drops and other things that could cause scratches. And I've ordered the Samsung book cover case for my Tab, so that should protect the back and the screen reasonably well.
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I have it on mine, the install was clean so it really looks good I dont even notice it anymore. As for the Samsung book cover case, is that a pre-order from somewhere? Can you post a link and did they give you any expected ship date?..thanks!
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I have it on mine, the install was clean so it really looks good I dont even notice it anymore. As for the Samsung book cover case, is that a pre-order from somewhere? Can you post a link and did they give you any expected ship date?..thanks!
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I ordered it from Best Buy For Business...mostly because I had a $20 Best Buy gift card and nothing else to use it on. So it only cost me $35.
http://www.bestbuybusiness.com/bbfb...etail&showAddButton=true&productID=BB11427620
But I haven't heard anything about shipping yet so not sure when I'll get it.

[Q] Galaxy Nexus without case or screen protector

Is anyone using their Galaxy Nexus without any cases or screen protectors? I've found with my last couple of phones that even without any cases or screen protectors, just using the phone and putting it in my pocket while not in use, they still don't have any scratches on them after all this time. So I feel like these things are mostly unnecessary for how I use my phones, but this review has me concerned: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF5l4J6LUps
Is anyone else using the Galaxy Nexus without a case or screen protector and finding scratches already, on the screen or elsewhere?
I had mine for more than a week now, used it without a screen protector and there is not even a tiniest scratch on the screen. I'm still getting one, just in case.
Still waiting to get mine from Handtec. No screen protector for me, but I did order a cheap tpu case from ebay.
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I think cases ruin the phone to be honest (although without one you could ruin the phone I guess if you drop it ).
I never used one for my Hero and that doesn't have any scratches after 2 1/2 years. Not going to get one for my Galaxy Nexus either. I like smartphones in their pure unadulterated form
I went to a Verizon store yesterday and picked up a 3-pack of screen protectors. They're actually pretty good! Kinda funny they sell Nexus accessories, just not the Nexus..lol
I did what I usually do...just apply some lefter invisible shield strips on the sides and back (NO screen...that stuff is horrible for the resolution).
Basically I have a bag of scraps from previous gadgets. I just cut and apply. It's great on the sides because it gives the phone a "grippy" feel so it doesn't fly out of your hands.
I also put a piece on the back to make it even grippier when holding. It's still drying, hence the reason it looks the way is does.
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I did what I usually do...just apply some lefter invisible shield strips on the sides and back (NO screen...that stuff is horrible for the resolution).
Basically I have a bag of scraps from previous gadgets. I just cut and apply. It's great on the sides because it gives the phone a "grippy" feel so it doesn't fly out of your hands.
I also put a piece on the back to make it even grippier when holding. It's still drying, hence the reason it looks the way is does.
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So far no scratches on the screen, right? How long have you had it and where do you usually carry it in?
I am at the moment but I have got a screen protector to put on it - buy a decent one and you don't even notice it's there.
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So far no scratches on the screen, right? How long have you had it and where do you usually carry it in?
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No scratches after 30 hours of ownership. Carry in my....front pocket.
I dont like case nor screen protector either, and I have no problem with my current Nexus S.
But, I hate dust ... The phone will collect a lot of dust inside pocket. Thats why I still use soft neoprene pouch.
I've spent enough on previous cases to buy a Galaxy Nexus... This time, I think I'm gonna fly nude here. I'm always super careful with my bleeding edge electronic gadgets... I know what they're worth, I buy em lol.
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I just keep it in a pouch when in my pocket and then use the pouch as a mat to rest in on when i have it out on the desk/table too
Hate the feel of the phone in a case, i like them with nothing on
I always use at least a case and, it has saved me a few times. I don't always use a screen protector.
dumb donkey said:
I just keep it in a pouch when in my pocket and then use the pouch as a mat to rest in on when i have it out on the desk/table too
Hate the feel of the phone in a case, i like them with nothing on
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What pouch you using? Got link?
My phone goes about in the rough and i hang testicles.from mine. Just kidding.
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mcgon1979 said:
What pouch you using? Got link?
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Just a cheapo one off ebay, its not even for the GNex its for the S2 but fits nicely. I'm waiting for a while untill the have a good selection to choose from and then i'll get a better one.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SOFT-CLOT..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item588cd31dd9
The phone comes right to the end of the pouch but doesn't stick out. I also too the chrome thing off the string that goes around it and just tied it on a knot.
Nope, i never use protection on my devices....imma nasty bastard
I've always protected my phones with the best case available because i always resell them for upgrading and i like getting top dollar for them, This isn't a iphone thought and i won't get much of a resale for it but i like to keep it mint anyway,
I'll be after the AGF Ballistic case, first choice here or the otterbox defender and a nice screen protector
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I've always protected my phones with the best case available because i always resell them for upgrading and i like getting top dollar for them, This isn't a iphone thought and i won't get much of a resale for it but i like to keep it mint anyway,
I'll be after the AGF Ballistic case, first choice here or the otterbox defender and a nice screen protector
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nexus phones don't hold their value as well as other unlocked phones usually because they're no name in the unlocked world.
pukemon said:
nexus phones don't hold their value as well as other unlocked phones usually because they're no name in the unlocked world.
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Over the last weeks I sold my N1 for over $200 US and my NS for over $300. Is that not good? Both were used naked and rooted running CM.

original flip case ..Anyone found a solution for the cover ?

My original case (whick I think is brilliant but has a big manufacturing fault)is starting to fall apart at the edges as with most other users.I thought about applying super glue or tape but wanted to see if anyone was able to solve the problem before I begin experimenting.
zaki67 said:
My original case (whick I think is brilliant but has a big manufacturing fault)is starting to fall apart at the edges as with most other users.I thought about applying super glue or tape but wanted to see if anyone was able to solve the problem before I begin experimenting.
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samsung uses a very bad leather material and sometimes it feels like raxine, im getting the original samsung pouch, much better than the flip case... btw ,y flip case came with the device. sucks though !
tids2k said:
samsung uses a very bad leather material and sometimes it feels like raxine, im getting the original samsung pouch, much better than the flip case... btw ,y flip case came with the device. sucks though !
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Very true ,I wondered how the people who made such a good device can make such a bad cover for the case ,problem is it is very practical and does not add size ,I have the Zenus case also but I prefer the Samsung which is falling apart!
I bought a I would recommend going for a full body skin as the full body protectors give the same protection that a case does but without the added thickness.
My flip cover went through the same as yours, I superglued it but even then it kept coming off.
BTW... I went to the samsung store to see if they had the MHL adaptor, there was a galaxy note booth and the guy there wanted to ask me if I had any grievances...
Told him about the flip cover and the lack of gorilla glass (dont you get me started on that ) The guy later came home and collected my flip cover and said its being sent to samsung and i should hear a reply from them in 2 months... have NO idea what that was about... dont use it anyway so gave it to him...
Yeah, paid $45 for mine. It's cheap junk but a good idea.
Wouah.mine still good. Only a week yet. Too bad i like the flip case a lot!
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valtersboze said:
Wouah.mine still good. Only a week yet. Too bad i like the flip case a lot!
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Guess you are lucky, mine started falling apart since day 3
SAMSUNG THE FLIP COVER IS VERY COOL BUT QUALITY IS BAD SO PLEASE IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF IT BEFORE YOU RELEASE 100.000 MORE OF THESE!
You still have 200.000 of the bad ones?
Give THOSE for free and give THE GOOD ONE when someone pays for it!
A lucky flip cover user here too. Using it for about 5 weeks now. And that includes a lot of trouser pocket time.
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Yeah, paid $45 for mine. It's cheap junk but a good idea.
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At least this flip cover back is thick enough to protect the camera lens better than the stock thin battery cover which doesn't.
Woah~ got mines as a bonus w/ phone. Going on 2 wks old and still intact but the back cover pops out once a while. Not as annoying yet, however I already ordered my Zenus leather case.
http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-original-flip-cover-case-for-galaxy-note-5-3-white-224797/
Expansys is dropping prices every other week it seems. You can get it now for $32 + fatwallet cashback 2% on top of your credit card reward choice.
And anyone looking for WHITE S-pen replacements, then ebay seller shimshop has some.
I thought I was one of the lucky ones also but unfortunately sooner our later the case goes bad.
I agree that Samsung should release a better version.
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Zhoreb said:
A lucky flip cover user here too. Using it for about 5 weeks now. And that includes a lot of trouser pocket time.
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Yep, me too. Put it on the day i bought the note (sometime in November - release day UK) and it's still like new! Admittedly, being winter, i have only put it in the inside pocket of a jacket or coat. Maybe it has a chemical reaction to jeans!
zaki67 said:
My original case (whick I think is brilliant but has a big manufacturing fault)is starting to fall apart at the edges as with most other users.I thought about applying super glue or tape but wanted to see if anyone was able to solve the problem before I begin experimenting.
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I also love my 'now starting to fall apart case' - did you try glue or tape?
stephen dagostino said:
I also love my 'now starting to fall apart case' - did you try glue or tape?
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Actually I wanted to check if anyone found a suitable fix before experimenting
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legion1911 said:
SAMSUNG THE FLIP COVER IS VERY COOL BUT QUALITY IS BAD SO PLEASE IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF IT BEFORE YOU RELEASE 100.000 MORE OF THESE!
You still have 200.000 of the bad ones?
Give THOSE for free and give THE GOOD ONE when someone pays for it!
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agree.
I have the Original flip cover too, and yes I Love it too. The edges are wearing, I thought by now someone would have made an aluminum flip case. Thought about ordering the aluminum battery case, but I want the front to be the same and work like the Original flip case.
Somehow leather products with "glued" edges do fall apart quite easily. Happens to ladies' handbags all the time!
As for how to fix it, the answer is simple: blanket stitching!
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Somehow leather products with "glued" edges do fall apart quite easily. Happens to ladies' handbags all the time!
As for how to fix it, the answer is simple: blanket stitching!
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Ha ha, brilliant! anyone volunteering?
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Ha ha, brilliant! anyone volunteering?
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I'll try it as I have nothing to lose I am currently on a business trip as soon as I am back I'll give it a try .I think I'll try a leather repair ship.
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I can't believe we're all being so tolerant!
This crappy fall-apart "case" from Samsung is totally unacceptable!
They must have known they had a problem when they started to give them out free.
They should have recycled and remade the lot PROPERLY.

HHI Clear flexible TPU case for $.99

So, I went on a limb and ordered this:
http://www.handhelditems.com/matte-back-clear-flexible-case-p-201349.html
I would say I hope I don't regret it, but it was $.99 + about $3 for shipping. It hasn't shipped yet, but they provided a tracking number last night.
It's clear, has a cutout for the power button it appears, and I hope it works well. Just worried about it stretching out like the silicone on my current phone did. I'm not that familiar with TPU, so hoping that's not an issue.
Edit: I just got this case. It shipped in about 5 days by ups. It very thin but also makes me unsure if it'll absorb any impact at all. The first thing I noticed I think back is frosted, not completely clear. It's also not curved, but flat all around. I'm curious how well this will fit. The frosted back has a subtle texture to I as well, make it comfortable to hold and not slippery. The power button and all ports are exposed, only the volume buttons are covered and they feel stiff.
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Just worried about it stretching out like the silicone on my current phone did. I'm not that familiar with TPU, so hoping that's not an issue.
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The TPU case on my Galaxy S Captivate is still fine after almost 3 years. No stretching whatsoever. I don't take it on/off often though, so that may shorten the life. It is certainly not like the silicone I have seen on other cases (specifically a GS3 Defender case that a friend has) which is very loose and has already been replaced once or even twice.
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The TPU case on my Galaxy S Captivate is still fine after almost 3 years. No stretching whatsoever. I don't take it on/off often though, so that may shorten the life. It is certainly not like the silicone I have seen on other cases (specifically a GS3 Defender case that a friend has) which is very loose and has already been replaced once or even twice.
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This is encouraging. Could be a dollar well spent.
It's definitely not a bad purchase for $1. The only thing you need to be aware of with TPU cases like that is they retain heat, which can be really crappy if you're doing some hardcore gaming or have the phone sitting on your dash. As far as protection goes, my requirement is that the case has a lip that comes out a bit from the face of the phone. That way if I drop it face down my screen (hopefully) won't get scratched.
Does anyone know if AT&T stores have any HTC One cases / screen protectors yet.
OP - thanks for the case link. I picked one up also.
Now they gave me $1 store credit. I bought this case and only paid shipping if I decide to spend my 1 on something else.
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gk1984 said:
Now they gave me $1 store credit. I bought this case and only paid shipping if I decide to spend my 1 on something else.
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Damn...you could have bought mine...LOL.
iFalcon said:
Damn...you could have bought mine...LOL.
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Well... I'm not saying yes, but I looked at the rest of their accessories and don't want/need anything else...
gk1984 said:
Well... I'm not saying yes, but I looked at the rest of their accessories and don't want/need anything else...
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Agree completely...nothing else interests me.
This case came today, but I won't have time for a day or more to show it off or describe it.
But I did want to let everyone know I isn't completely clear. The back I will frosted clear. This is misleading from their page. We'll see how I looks when I get the phone.
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I haven't been using this case much because I preferred my Speck clear case - well, the rubber/silicone trim around the volume buttons and usb port are streatching badly... so I put this $1 tpu case on instead finally. Dropped my phone on the asphalt last night from just below my shoulders. Phone landed on a corner and did a few flips. No damage what-so-ever. Not even a dent on a corner. Also have a Rhino Shield MK II on too, so if there would have been any screen damage, the shield did it's job well too.

Official Book Cover for Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7"

Hey guys, I just bought the Official Book Cover for the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7" version. I'll drop a review video this time next week. Got the black and the gold for my wife. Until then here are some pics. BTW...It's a pretty awesome case!
How secure are the magnets? Does it come off easily?
Hi,
I bought this cover for my tab s2 8.0 but i thought it was terrible. It's hard to attach the tab to the mountingpoints and hard to take off in case you don't want to use the cover. Then i thought that the standingpoint were not very stable. The pad would fall flat lots of times.
I had to take it take to the store.
In my opinion this cover costs too much money not to be 200% perfect.
DaMan said:
Hi,
I bought this cover for my tab s2 8.0 but i thought it was terrible. It's hard to attach the tab to the mountingpoints and hard to take off in case you don't want to use the cover. Then i thought that the standingpoint were not very stable. The pad would fall flat lots of times.
I had to take it take to the store.
In my opinion this cover costs too much money not to be 200% perfect.
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I think the cover is very good, I agree with you about how hard to put on or remove, to put it on, just lye flat the cover and push the tablet firmly, as to remove you have to put your finger in between the cover and tablet and force it out, with constant removing the contact will get loose over time.
The cover does provide good protection, but with time, the corners do get a little worn out.
Not sure if it's available in your country, but buying it from my country you get a discount upon purchase of the tablet, the discounted price is USD 34 instead of the USD 52 normal price, I'm just waiting to see if other colors are available before I get one, in Hong Kong we have the black, lite beige, gold and I think dark red, I see that other countries have lite blue that I'm after.
Just got the red one last night and I must say, its one good cover. Very sturdy and high quality. Sure there are little nuances to learn but it wasnt an issue propping it up and it protects well.
Very good cover.Using about one month,everything is awesome.Few fixed possitions are very usefull.
Same, bought the black 9.7" cover. I like like it. Just finding it hard to get a screen protector in Australia haha. Been into the Samsung store but they still don't have the keyboard cover.
Got mine (white one) for free with my tab. Very nice and thin product, seems like iPad cover. I'm just waiting for Samsung white keyboard and it will be perfect
I got my original cover just today,
I had a Rock Leather Case which the plastic edge close to power button broke in a day, and it made the tiny tab S2 so much thicker.
Other than a bit hard to attach the original cover and possibly much harder to detach it, I'm loving it.
I purchased mine via Amazon.com and have had it for about a month now, used without any flaws discovered. At first, I struggled to get the case on but once it was locked into place, it's felt secure every since. Also, the keyboard is pretty awesome.
I like this case a lot except that it's too slippery with the cover folded back. If I try to hold it up in portrait with just one hand it slips... am I doing this wrong...?
swerver said:
I like this case a lot except that it's too slippery with the cover folded back. If I try to hold it up in portrait with just one hand it slips... am I doing this wrong...?
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Hi, I have same experience.
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I guess it doesn't hut to add another positive review for this book cover. Its nice, slim, smooth refined finish, magnets work great and best of all is low key, not flashy at all. Couldnt be happier
allendj81 said:
I guess it doesn't hut to add another positive review for this book cover. Its nice, slim, smooth refined finish, magnets work great and best of all is low key, not flashy at all. Couldnt be happier
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I havent any another problem. I love this case . For me IS best.
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I left my S2 8 on a chair at a meeting and when I returned I found someone sitting on the chair with my tab beneath her.
Looks like no damage.
If this remains true then the Official Book Cover is a great case.
Shofar
I own one of the original book covers for the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and I would highly recommend it for the following reasons:
1) The tablet is protected and still easy to use at the same time, which in my opinion doesn't apply for sleeves and similar solutions.
2) It enables me to put the tablet in a stable landscape orientation, which makes it quite comfortable to write using the internal keyboard.
However, I admit that attaching it was a bit tricky and that so far I did not try to remove it.
Yesterday I dropped my Tab inside it's cover, closed, from about 2 feet. The Tab actually cut through the cover and it dented the Tabs top right corner. The cover even opened and the Tab was resting face down directly on the ground... not so impressed... could have been worse but still... damn I hate that it's not pristine anymore...
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If the Tab still works and the screen is not cracked it sounds like it is a great cover.
How did the tab cut through the cover?
Did it come detached from the magnetic holders?
Shofar1
Shofar1 said:
If the Tab still works and the screen is not cracked it sounds like it is a great cover.
How did the tab cut through the cover?
Did it come detached from the magnetic holders?
Shofar1
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I guess it fell on the front corner and since it's sharp it cut through the cover. It seems the paint chipped off too.
Yeah the screen didn't break but the cover fully opened by itself and the screen ended up on the floor...
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I just got this 9.7 case yesterday direct from Samsung with the 50% discount via the tablet registration and it's the best choice. I highly recommend it to anyone. If you are on the fence about it, don't be. It's perfect.

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