I have the BodyGlove 2 piece case from the Sprint store, and I want a charging dock that will fit the Evo 3d with the case in place.
Anyone have success with something like this? I am willing to change cases if i need too.
Just an update: I have the BodyGlove Icon case. I just purchased the Seidio Desktop Cradle, I'll report back on compatibility when I get the device!
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I currently have an HTC silicone case for my HD, which is OK but I'm not delighted with as it is a looser fit than I expected. So I'm thinking of getting another case or cover - ideally a case and ideally one which is compatible with a desk stand (I don't even know if the HTC silicione case is compatible with any desk stand, so info on that would be apprreciated). Has anyone any suggestions or advice?
thanks in advance.
Just got my Seidio Active Holster Combo. So far I really like it. All the buttons work with minimal effort. Phone still feels really thin. A least now I feel like I have something to hold on to. The camera is recessed. They did get rid of the extra locking mechanism on the spring clip. I never used it anyway on my previous holsters.
Not sure if I like the kickstand or not. Quality is not as good as the oem kickstand, but it works well. (I really missed having one on my rugged case) Its retained in by a small magnet in the lever and a spring pushes the lever out when you pull on it. Its a lot easier to pull out that the oem kickstand.
I added a few pics of my wife's active and my rugged (i think its called convert now) on our OG Evo's for comparison.
One word of warning though with the spring clip holsters. Be aware of things that will catch the spring clip and release your phone. A seat belt sent my og evo cartwheeling down a drive way when I got out of my truck.
Otherwise I think the seidio cases are the best I've used if you want a case holster combo. If you don't like having a holster, there may be better cases for the money.
Hopefully this helps someone else if their on the fence on what case to get.
Thanks for the pics, will it sit with the charging port on top with the case kickstand like the built-in one?
Nope It wont stay up on the kickstand with the charge port up. That's one of the only things that seem to annoy me with the LTE is the charge port on the side. I guess I will get use to it.
I was afraid of that. I love the Active case and holster on my OG Evo, too bad they covered the kickstand on this one. I bought a TPU case 'cause it didn't look like the kickstand on the Active case would hold it with the port up for charging but I was hoping to upgrade if it did.
If they would have left the oe kickstand accessible I would have bought this in a heart beat. I ordered the ventev combo for $14 shipped still waiting for it to arrive will update when I get it.
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durandetto said:
If they would have left the oe kickstand accessible I would have bought this in a heart beat. I ordered the ventev combo for $14 shipped still waiting for it to arrive will update when I get it.
Sent from my EVO LTE!!
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That's a great price. A lot less than the seidio. looks pretty nice too. Should be a great case. I have always had the seidio cases and been happy with them. Also they were the only ones shipping at the time I ordered. I wanted to have the case before I go back to work tomorrow. I dropped TEP a while back, so a case is my insurance. I look forward to seeing what you think of the ventev.
I bought the pt combo from BB when I got the phone to hold me over till I get my ventev one, but the clip on the holster turns the phone off.
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durandetto said:
I bought the pt combo from BB when I got the phone to hold me over till I get my ventev one, but the clip on the holster turns the phone off.
Sent from my EVO LTE!!
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Someone else was talking about that on a thread for the best buy case. I don't have that issue at all. I tried wiggling the phone in the holster and pulling it in and out. Could not get it to shut off. I did notice that on the holster at the end of the model number there is a 2. Also on the underside of the clip there is a cutout/recessed portion to clear the power button. here's a pic. Maybe you guys can exchange it for the newer revision. Also I love this camera. Could never get a detail shot like this on the old evo.
bikemechanic0128 said:
Someone else was talking about that on a thread for the best buy case. I don't have that issue at all. I tried wiggling the phone in the holster and pulling it in and out. Could not get it to shut off. I did notice that on the holster at the end of the model number there is a 2. Also on the underside of the clip there is a cutout/recessed portion to clear the power button. here's a pic. Maybe you guys can exchange it for the newer revision. Also I love this camera. Could never get a detail shot like this on the old evo.
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Mine has that recess on it too but it has a 1 at the end so maybee its not the right size or something gonna try taking it back tomorrow.
Sent from my EVO LTE!!
Looks like Seidio has redesigned the Active case:
http://www.seidioonline.com/htc-evo-4g-lte-active-case-black-p/csk3htjet-bk.htm
Of course, the "re"-design is really the way it should've been to begin with. Not sure why they couldn't get it right the first time. I'm kinda pissed because I wouldn't have bought the Surface case if this were available at the time of the LTE's launch. Now I want the Active but I'll have a useless Surface case - too late to return and probably not worth selling on eBay.
Compared to Defender?
How would you compare any of the seidio cases for the lte to the otterbox defender series?
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How would you compare any of the seidio cases for the lte to the otterbox defender series?
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I've never had a Otterbox so its hard for me to compare. But based on looks and most reviews I have seen. I'm not sure if you can go wrong with ether. I do like the look of the defender. Fit and finish looks real nice. Not sure if I like the built in screen protector. ( I'm picky about screen protectors) The holster looks interesting. Might have to try one out some day.
This is my fifth phone with a Seidio case. What always swayed me toward seidio before was some of their other accessories that works with their cases. Like the desktop cradle, car dock and extended battery.(Extended battery is off the table with the LTE) When I got my LTE there wasn't much to choose from and there wasn't a release date yet for the otterbox.
If I were going to pick a case today and I didn't care about a desktop cradle or car dock I would go with the otterbox. Since I wanted these things I went with seidio. I know seidio is releasing a cradle soon an I'm still hoping for a seidio car dock to be released.
Anyone know of a car dock or holder for another phone that may work with LTEvo?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667679
Also available in Sprint retail stores for less than $40
bighuta said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667679
Also available in Sprint retail stores for less than $40
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I just received that dock yesterday. First impressions are very good. One small exception.
I use the Platinum case that I got at Best Buy, which is essentially the same as the Seidio case.
The phone docks fine, but the case causes the phone to "tilt" a bit to the left. Even with the sleeve out of the dock, it still tilts a bit and does not seat all the way.
But it is barely noticeable and the dock works great.
If you get this dock, be advised that it does not come with a microUSB cable for connecting the dock to your 12v supply in your vehicle. But if your former phone was an EVO 4G like me, you probably have many of those cables laying around any way.
If you do not use a case, however, with the sleeve in the phone fits like a glove.
If you have seen or used the Seidio dock for the OG, like I did, the first thing I can say about this new dock is even though the EVO LTE is larger than the OG, the dock is less intrusive on the windshield.
Thanks, but i mainly just need something to hold my phone. I don't use the NAV on my phone anymore, so i just need something so my phone isn't sitting in my cupholder.
looks sexy but...
I just got my Diztronic case which is absolutely the perfect case and it will not fit in the dock. Not quite sure what to do... I'm leaning towards returning the dock.
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after taking the insert out and using the pads in the box it works great!
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I just received that dock yesterday. First impressions are very good. One small exception.
I use the Platinum case that I got at Best Buy, which is essentially the same as the Seidio case.
The phone docks fine, but the case causes the phone to "tilt" a bit to the left. Even with the sleeve out of the dock, it still tilts a bit and does not seat all the way.
But it is barely noticeable and the dock works great.
If you get this dock, be advised that it does not come with a microUSB cable for connecting the dock to your 12v supply in your vehicle. But if your former phone was an EVO 4G like me, you probably have many of those cables laying around any way.
If you do not use a case, however, with the sleeve in the phone fits like a glove.
If you have seen or used the Seidio dock for the OG, like I did, the first thing I can say about this new dock is even though the EVO LTE is larger than the OG, the dock is less intrusive on the windshield.
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It does tilt a bit, but that's what those two tiny foam pads that came with it are for. I put one on the right bottom side and the other on the middle nearer to the backside of the phone. It's almost perfectly balanced now.
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I just got my Diztronic case which is absolutely the perfect case and it will not fit in the dock. Not quite sure what to do... I'm leaning towards returning the dock.
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I have the same case and it fits fine in the car dock. Did you remove the extra insert? There's an insert (adapter) that is in there for a naked LTE. It just pops right out and your Diztronic covered LTE will fit right in there. Make sure to use the two foam pieces on the right hand side so your phone doesn't tilt.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003SE6LD0
This is what I used with my Photon and it works perfectly with the evo lte. Just turn it sideways and turn on car mode. It holds TIGHT to the windshield and wont come off.. even in Texas heat. For extra fun take a nfc tag and have it auto launch car dock when near
Just got my ultra today. I also got 2 cases delivered. Both of these cases neither one of them has a cutout for the charging dock ports. i have the dock and obviously want to use a case that i can use on the dock.
can anyone recommend a hard or tpu type case that will meet my needs? no idea why these cases wouldn't have the proper cutouts
I've just bought an Incipio Watson case which also doesn't have a cut-out for the magnetic connector.
I plan to spend two minutes this evening with a craft knife fixing the problem!
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I've just bought an Incipio Watson case which also doesn't have a cut-out for the magnetic connector.
I plan to spend two minutes this evening with a craft knife fixing the problem!
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yeah, i was hoping it wouldn't come to that but i guess it may. it seems the only case i can find online with the proper holes ships from china.
can't get anything from amazon now with the proper holes shipped quickly, i bought what they had. sucks.
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Just got my ultra today. I also got 2 cases delivered. Both of these cases neither one of them has a cutout for the charging dock ports. i have the dock and obviously want to use a case that i can use on the dock.
can anyone recommend a hard or tpu type case that will meet my needs? no idea why these cases wouldn't have the proper cutouts
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I finally broke down and ordered one of these.
http://octilus.us/made-for-xperia-case-xperia-z-ultra-bimat-black.html
Have to order from overseas but it does have the dock/charger cutout.. I payed $21.11 shipped
kable said:
I finally broke down and ordered one of these.
http://octilus.us/made-for-xperia-case-xperia-z-ultra-bimat-black.html
Have to order from overseas but it does have the dock/charger cutout.. I payed $21.11 shipped
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i ordered this, at least it sure looks to me like it has the correct cutouts based on the pics
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FGYT6WS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You could try the Nillkin fresh series. I didn't really like the plastic back but what i like is the screen cover and that it has a cutout for the magnetic charging port.
Unfortunately, just because a case has the cutout, doesn't mean it works. this is the one I've got and while it fits in the DK30 dock (with the bigger inlay), the problem is that the dock has the phone sitting at an angle and I can't get the magnet to "grip".
I tried my best modding the thing to fit, didn't work out. So good luck with yours, please report back if you've been lucky enough to find something that works.
I also use the magnetic charging port for charging. I found the following TPU case. I purchased one in smoke, and liked it so much I then purchased another one in black. Works great. Highly recommended!
The item is: Black Matte TPU Silicone Gel Case Cover For Sony Xperia Z Ultra XL39h C6802 on eBay
Sold by mobilethink
(I'd list the direct link, but I am not allowed as someone who hasn't posted enough). I hope this helps.
just got my 4th case today. this is far and away the best i've gotten
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181400289992?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
has all the charging ports and the grip on the sides is awesome. i have the other cases recommended in this thread as well. i like this the best by far.
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I also use the magnetic charging port for charging. I found the following TPU case. I purchased one in smoke, and liked it so much I then purchased another one in black. Works great. Highly recommended!
The item is: Black Matte TPU Silicone Gel Case Cover For Sony Xperia Z Ultra XL39h C6802 on eBay
Sold by mobilethink
(I'd list the direct link, but I am not allowed as someone who hasn't posted enough). I hope this helps.
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Thanks for the info on the case, I have the same case that I bought more by luck than judgement when I bought my Z ultra.
Please could you let us know if the case works with:
A.) The official magnetic dock
B.) A magnetic charging cable
C.) Both of the above
Cheers,
Rob
Rob, this case works with the charging cable. I'm not sure if it works with the charging dock as I don't own one. I hope this is (somewhat) helpful.
Good luck,
Josh
Thanks Josh, I'm going to order a cable for my shiny new toy
Cheers,
Rob
After dropping my beautiful phone and getting the corner peeled I decided to look for this exact combo; a case with a charging dock connection cut out that works with a magnetic cable. As you guys already know the charging port flap becomes pretty flimsy after a while and I did not want to risk it breaking.
After much trial and error I found a combination that works.
This cable:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Magn...agnetic-USB-cable-charger-for/1708094470.html
Works perfectly with this case:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NILLKIN-Ult...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item1e945842a2
The Nillkin case itself is pretty good but I'm also pretty sure that this cable will work with other cases that have a similar cutout. The magnetic connection from the cable is not that strong but gets the job done.
Thanks for post a working combo
R
knives of ice said:
just got my 4th case today. this is far and away the best i've gotten
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181400289992?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
has all the charging ports and the grip on the sides is awesome. i have the other cases recommended in this thread as well. i like this the best by far.
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Looks better than the $2 ones. How much bend does this have? How soft vs rigid?
I got spoiled recently by having a case that had a slide compartment for credit cards on my Note.
I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for the ultimate case ...... I would like to have ability to have at least a credit card (or 2) and my DL , still be able to use a wireless charger (esp in my car ) and still be able to connect to a holster or belt clip.
I saw this and it looked promising (maybe by being detachable it will work with a wireless charger) but no belt clip or holster
http://www.casemecase.com/product/caseme-008-samsung-galaxy-s9-plus-wallet-case/
Any ideas ? (for the case that does it all)
I'm looking for a case similar too. If I find one I will post the link
I found this one on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078XS9ZQM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_cnrABbFA94704
I bought a wallet case at http://www.casemecase.com. After 15 months of use, I bought another one.