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loving the case so far. here are some pics. i tried the hdr function on my camera and it looks real goofy in some pics. just an fyi.
It looks good. I ordered one in red after a week of debating. Still waiting for it to come in. I just wish it came with a strap.
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no corner protection and if you put cards in there it would be thicker than it is, but it is a nice looking case
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I ordered one after much debate because my Note is too worthy to be buried in my purse. I'm waiting on a full body skin from decalgirl or skinit for the times it will be carried in my hand only. I have a cheap TPU case from ebay but I'm not happy with it.
I don't plan on having it in this case the whole time, "he" will have different outfits depending on what I have to do and where I have to go. This will be when I don't want to carry my purse around but need the essentials.
Residue on Glass from Zenus Case
Hi,
I have the same type of case, but the blue/tan version. I find that the case appears to leave a residue on the glass of my Note. I noticed this as soon as I started to use the case, but I assumed that it was due to a leftover from manufacturing and it would go away. It hasn't. I have even tried to clean the inside of the case that faces the glass and I still get a residue. I clean the glass with an eyeglass lens cleaner.
Has anyone else had this issue? If so, have you been able to correct it?
I have the zenus folio in all black, it's basically the same case only all black. I haven't had any trouble with anything transferring to the screen.
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I am starting to think that the residue may be skin oils that transfer to the case because of the way I hold the the case. I flip the cover around the backanx hold it thag way. I know, TMI
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After finally deciding on the reiko case as a cheap option and a good case for me to take to the gym, I found out it doesn't really fit with my glas.t. I mean it technically does, but it appears to have messed up the adhesion around the edges. I would not recommend using both. Very disappointing since it's such a nice case especially for the price.
Anyone want to swap cases? I figure a slip on gel case or something would be good for not messing up my SP and for good protection against accidental dumbell hits or something. I got the all black version of the reiko case.. brand new, only put on to test fit. i'm not looking to add any cash for an expensive case. Just something cheap.. even trade, etc.
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After finally deciding on the reiko case as a cheap option and a good case for me to take to the gym, I found out it doesn't really fit with my glas.t. I mean it technically does, but it appears to have messed up the adhesion around the edges. I would not recommend using both. Very disappointing since it's such a nice case especially for the price.
Anyone want to swap cases? I figure a slip on gel case or something would be good for not messing up my SP and for good protection against accidental dumbell hits or something. I got the all black version of the reiko case.. brand new, only put on to test fit. i'm not looking to add any cash for an expensive case. Just something cheap.. even trade, etc.
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I am will to trade a mercury case black or white. Do u have a pic of your case?
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Yeah i'll get pics a bit later. How tight does the mercury case fit, specifically around the front? All I really care about is not putting stress on the edges of my screen protector and ruining it.
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Yeah i'll get pics a bit later. How tight does the mercury case fit, specifically around the front? All I really care about is not putting stress on the edges of my screen protector and ruining it.
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Its perfect fit. It lines up around the glass does not really go over it. Look in the forum and see if anyone else is using it with the glass.
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How much movement is in the case once on? I've got two offers on that mercury case and I'm kind of hesitant since the edge of the glass is basically right where my SP is and i'm worried any movement will be a perfect opportunity for the case to peel up my glas.t
There is not much movement it is the hardest tpu case I have owned. Did u check other threads? Is anyone using the mercury case with that glass?
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How far does your screen protector go? The Mercury Case only holds onto the plastic bezel around the edge, not the screen.
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How far does your screen protector go? The Mercury Case only holds onto the plastic bezel around the edge, not the screen.
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On the one side of my screen it more or less lines up exactly with the glass. What do you think?
The speck world with the glas.t, but if you don't keep your phone in some protective pouch the case will look like garbage, really killing the looks. But it works well with the glass
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http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=280861564193
This will def not interfere with anything on your glass. It only goes as high as the "chrome" accent it snaps/clips to.
One caveat is the plastic bezel surrounding the screen will end up exposed and vulnerable.
But if you like your phone "naked",I got the clear white, it really looks as if nothing is on.
Here is my quick review of the new Incipio DualPro Case. First I want to say sorry for the blurry pics. Wasn't taken with the best camera, but I wanted to get this up now.
Right off the bat this case feels great. It's almost gel-like. It's made of a hard shell, and very soft inner part, but both feel the same. It's like a feltish feel. Reminds me of the Nexus One's back. Even though it was hard plastic, it had that soft touch feel to it. The buttons are extremely easy to press thanks to the soft inside material being the cover instead of the hard outer shell, or individual pieces like the Spigen Neo-Hybrid. The overall thickness is also less compared to both the Neo-Hybrid and the Spigen Slim Armor. It almost feels like the naked phone without a case.
The cutouts are spot on too. Just like the Slim Armor. No complaints overall. Again the headphone port has a deep cutout, so you will need an extension, or just use headsets with thin jacks. Anything larger than the headphones that came with it won't fit. The camera is tucked in just enough, so there is no fear of it contacting any surface when put down, and the front is thick enough to protect any sort of surface if laid face down. I'm really happy with this case. For me it's a toss up between the Slim Armor and this with the Neo-Hybrid last. Both the Slim Armor and DualPro feel great in the hand, but the DualPro feels a bit better with the super soft touch feel. Great case that you can't go wrong with. The color is Cyan.
http://www.incipio.com/cases/samsung-smartphone-cases-accessories/samsung-galaxy-note-3-cases.html
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Even more pics.
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Thanks for the pictures & review, this may be my kind of case. One question though, how is the gripping on the sides? All I need in a case now is one that provide sufficient grip, since the Note 3 is so thin and slippery on the sides that sometimes it literally slides off my hands/grip.
The grip on the sides Isn't super slick but I wouldn't call it grippy either. I'd try and check it out in a VZW store first hand. My only complaint is the TPU insert doesn't have much rigidity around the home button and the speaker. So it snags and doesn't stay snug so to speak.
I'm probably going to return mine when my Uag arrives
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Thanks for the pictures & review, this may be my kind of case. One question though, how is the gripping on the sides? All I need in a case now is one that provide sufficient grip, since the Note 3 is so thin and slippery on the sides that sometimes it literally slides off my hands/grip.
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This is the only case so far that I'm really having an easy time holding. The Slim Armor was the best I thought, but this one is just a perfect increase in size over the naked phone. The rubbery texture is more than enough to grip. When you first put it on it may feel a bit slippery, but it's just the talcom powder they use in the molds for the silicone to be easy to get out. I wiped mine down, and now it's a soft rubbery grippy feeling case. I really like it a lot. Plus the sides are curved. There are no corners that you need to grip against like the Neo-Hybrid or Slim Armor. It's a very natural feeling to hold it since your fingers wrap the entire case. One bonus feature I found for me is the entire bottom is the very soft inner case, and the way I hold the phone I tend to put my pinky under the bottom as a brace. The soft gel really is easy on my finger. The other two case are hard on the bottom, and I would have to keep moving my pinky to stay comfy.
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The grip on the sides Isn't super slick but I wouldn't call it grippy either. I'd try and check it out in a VZW store first hand. My only complaint is the TPU insert doesn't have much rigidity around the home button and the speaker. So it snags and doesn't stay snug so to speak.
I'm probably going to return mine when my Uag arrives
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That's a good additon to mention. The top and bottom are both just the soft inner case. There is no hard outer shell to keep it pressed against the phone, so if you tend to put it in your pocket I can see it getting caught and pulled when you try to pull it out, but overall with it being on the case and used, it doesn't "wobble or flipflop" by itself. It's stiff enough to stay put, but easy enough to pull away with a slight tug.
Ah yeah I wasn't clear. It stays put until it snags coming in and out of my pocket. It's merely an annoyance.
My favorite thing about the case is how comfortable it is. Holding the phone naked now feels sharp and uncomfortable.
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Looks great!! Thanks for the review and your initial thoughts on it! Looks really good on your white GN3! I also bought a white GN3, so this is perfect for keying me know how this will look on mine! Thank you!!
One thing, you should put a link in the OP so readers can easily find this case, instead of having to search the web for it. Other than that, which you can easily fix with an edit, excellent review!
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Looks great!! Thanks for the review and your initial thoughts on it! Looks really good on your white GN3! I also bought a white GN3, so this is perfect for keying me know how this will look on mine! Thank you!!
One thing, you should put a link in the OP so readers can easily find this case, instead of having to search the web for it. Other than that, which you can easily fix with an edit, excellent review!
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Link added to OP.
How'd you get your case so quickly? I pre-ordered directly from incipio.com about 2 weeks ago and still haven't received a shipping notice.
EDIT: Oh, apparently the blue and pink versions are shipping NOW, but the neutral white and black versions are taking a little longer. Ah well.
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How'd you get your case so quickly? I pre-ordered directly from incipio.com about 2 weeks ago and still haven't received a shipping notice.
EDIT: Oh, apparently the blue and pink versions are shipping NOW, but the neutral white and black versions are taking a little longer. Ah well.
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I'm special. LOL Yeah just as your edit said. I check sites daily, and when I see them in stock I order ASAP. That's how I get all my case in before everyone. I check first thing in the morning (around 8). I find I can order in the morning with "in stock" stuff, and by afternoon they are already out of stock.
I picked up my black case at a Verizon corporate store
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I picked up a DualPro SHINE, Brushed silver color, from the Verizon store, They were able to pick up the day note3 came out. They still sell them, It's a the best over the counter case you can get IMHO at the moment.
How does this case compare to the spigen bounce? I just ordered the bounce to try it out.
I loved this case on my SG4 but it was a Lint & Dust magnent. I think there is a correlation with most cases....the grippier the case...the more dust and lint it will attract. Just got a UAG case for my new note 3 and it sits perfectly inbetween Grip and Lint spectrum!
Just ordered mine from amazon. How easy / not easy is it to quickly take off and put back on? Like if I wanted to swap batteries in my phone, would it be this whole ordeal? Thanks
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It's very easy. One of the best cases if you need to do that. When it's on it's on good, but no fear of breaking something if you have to take it off.
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My older brother had the Shine version of the Incipio DualPro for his Galaxy Note II and it was pretty bulky with no easy way to take it off. I have the Spigen Slim Armor for my Galaxy Note 3 and considered it superior until I noticed a crack in the armor yesterday. It has never been dropped so I am pretty sure that it was caused by taking the phone in and out daily. I do this carefully one side at a time and push through from behind (camera opening) but it happened anyway. I would hope that the Note 3 version of the DualPro is easier.
Also, it was rounded so it probably wouldn't fit a flat metallic plate insert like the nGroove Snap uses. He also tried it with a Qi wireless receiver I sent him and it doesn't work through the case. I hope the Note 3 version is thinner.
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I read one account of a user having issues with a Surface case and a tempered glass screen protector. Anybody using that combo and is it working ok?
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I read one account of a user having issues with a Surface case and a tempered glass screen protector. Anybody using that combo and is it working ok?
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Bumping one more time because they are on sale today. Will it work ok with a TG screen protector?
http://www.shopandroid.com/seidio-surface-case-with-kickstand/4A123A15688.htm
Sorry I can't help you with your question. But that's a good price for the case just can't believe they don't do it in white. Thanks for the link
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Hope someone chimes in as well, that's a good price.
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Well don't know if this helps but my last experience with seido surface for the GS4 was pretty bad after a month use the rubberized paint on it started wearing off and Seido refused to do anything about it. I used to always get their holsters for my HTC phones and had no issues. 1st case I had an issue with they refused to do anything about it and I paid $50 direct from seido also. I would not buy another seido product. But that's just me. The price is nice though I just would not expect it to last more than a month without the finish pealing off.
I read here that it wouldn't work with a TG unless it was a really thin TG. Not sure if true or not.
I was the user that had the issue. I do not recommend it. I had the SPIGEN GLAS.tr. It pushed the screen protector down almost making a cracking sound, to which i saw air bubbles form. The bubbles went away after I put it on with a decent amount of force. This stupid case is not meant to work with a good screen protector because it hugs the phone too tight. I guess that was the purpose of their design. The biggest issue was taking it off. People without screen protectors on Amazon complain about how hard it is to take off without a screen protector. Now, with one, it's IMPOSSIBLE. I cannot explain to you enough how IMPOSSIBLE it is (NOTE: I'm a strong enough guy 180 lbs 6 feet tall athletic build. I open and lift things easily without issue when it comes to impossible soda bottles or things that get stuck in the house). I ruined my silver bezel edge with a tiny scuff due to this stupid case as I tried for 30 minutes to get it off. It just would not come off. So I was like screw it. I ended up just pulling the area where both pieces connect and yanking it to the side while digging (damaging my nail) to have them disconnect and send the bottom piece flying. Luckily, there was no damage to the case so I was able to get my money back and full refund on Amazon. However, the silver plastic top bezel had a tiny scuff, which really annoyed me because I'm OCD like that and keep my phones and other tech flawless with protective cases/screen protectors; I keep my items in NEW/MINT condition if I ever want to sell something. Also, I don't mind buying the casing to replace the bezel, which I did for my Note 2 when it fell on concrete with a case that did not protect the top or bottom (like SPIGEN Ultra-fit). However, with the Note 3, they have the Silver Plastic glued to the screen LCD portion instead of the backside like the Note 2. So that means instead of 15 bucks you have to spend $200+ to replace it. NOT WORTH IT.
This was just way too difficult. Save yourself the trouble if you really want to protect your phone and your screen. You're better off with a UAG or something similar. I use the SPIGEN Bounce and it works very well with the GLAS.tr.
@opasha Do you have the holster for the Surface case, and do you have any other cases? I'm curious how well other cases fit in both the Surface holster and Dilex holster. Can't decide if I'm gonna buy one of those holsters, or the holster for the naked phone.
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@opasha Do you have the holster for the Surface case, and do you have any other cases? I'm curious how well other cases fit in both the Surface holster and Dilex holster. Can't decide if I'm gonna buy one of those holsters, or the holster for the naked phone.
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Sorry bro, I never really use holsters. My dad does. He has a UAG case for his S3 and the DILEX and SURFACE were too small. However, the CONVERT holster fit perfect for him. I have a BOUNCE case and I'm sure the DILEX holster would work for that. I'm pretty sure for anything to fit in a SURFACE holster, you would need to have a very bare minimum case like SPIGEN ULTRA-FIT or something along those lines...if that.
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Sorry bro, I never really use holsters. My dad does. He has a UAG case for his S3 and the DILEX and SURFACE were too small. However, the CONVERT holster fit perfect for him. I have a BOUNCE case and I'm sure the DILEX holster would work for that. I'm pretty sure for anything to fit in a SURFACE holster, you would need to have a very bare minimum case like SPIGEN ULTRA-FIT or something along those lines...if that.
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That's cool, I appreciate it anyway! I thought I'd read before that the Bounce case fit in the Surface holster, but want to be sure before I make the purchase. I would imagine it will, as the Bounce and Surface cases are pretty similar in size. I'm afraid that the Dilex holster will be too big, and not hold the Bounce(or a similar sized TPU case) very tight.
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That's cool, I appreciate it anyway! I thought I'd read before that the Bounce case fit in the Surface holster, but want to be sure before I make the purchase. I would imagine it will, as the Bounce and Surface cases are pretty similar in size. I'm afraid that the Dilex holster will be too big, and not hold the Bounce(or a similar sized TPU case) very tight.
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Yeah, I feel you. The Bounce does feel very similar if not a little thinner than the Surface. It actually might fit.
Got my Surface today! I love it. It's exactly what I hoped. The only problem, which is a big one by the way, it's not compatible with my 9H Iloome. The protector started to bubble on one of the corners. It was so tight that I wasn't sure that I could get it on and it also wouldn't snap closed. If you take the battery cover off, it fits just fine. But I'm not sure that I want to use it like that. I may buy a thinner TG screen protector, like the iloome flex, but I'd hate to throw away the $25 that I spent on the 9H.
I had a UAG case on my Note 3 but I hated it because it was very difficult to remove. It actually feels a lot rigid that those on my S3 and S4. The worst part is that it retains heat, so when I'm playing games, the heat goes higher with the UAG case than other normal cases, and it stays for a lonbegr time when I have stopped using the phone. This is also the same on my S4.
I have returned my UAG for the Note 3 and looking for an alternative that is not too bulky, and easy to remove.
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I have returned my UAG for the Note 3 and looking for an alternative that is not too bulky, and easy to remove.
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Try Otterbox. I've got the Commuter, great case.
It's doubled the thickness if you count the edges on the screen, has flaps to protect the ports and is easy to pop off in one go. (By pushing off the top over the corners with both thumbs.) Haven't noticed any heat issues whilst playing heavy games. It never goes over 38ºC. (At which point my phone starts setting off alarms. So I'd have noticed.)
Mate of mine has the UAG on his note 3. Looks amazing, but it's too bulky for me. As ironic as this is going to sound, it has to fit in the (extended) pocket of my skinny jeans.
I have UAG and I have no issues with heating, only thing I dislike but not hate, is removing the case which is a bit difficult, but overall this case is elegant has very attractive looks and very protective.
I have 2 UAG cases and really like them a lot. I don't have any problems removing them, just undo one top corner and then the other and pop it out.
I only hate the honeycomb grip along the side, that's it. It's my only case and i have no plans on buying something else
I think it scratches relatively easily on the back which is annoying. Also, I think the cut out for the s-pen is unnecessarily large, looks like a total after thought in my opinion almost like they forgot to include it in the design. I have a tech 21 impact tactical which I prefer much more.
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I dont like uag for the fact i had one for my htc on m8 and one on my s4 and both cases ended up leaving scratches at the cut out for the IR blaster. It looked really bad on my htc one bc it was the all black one. I had the commuter for my note 3 and liked it alot. It has a gloss back finish that did scratch kind of easy. I switched out for the camo defender. Left the commuter screen protector on and popped the defender one off. The defenders for the note 3 are alot slimmer then previous phones
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Try Otterbox. I've got the Commuter, great case.
It's doubled the thickness if you count the edges on the screen, has flaps to protect the ports and is easy to pop off in one go. (By pushing off the top over the corners with both thumbs.) Haven't noticed any heat issues whilst playing heavy games. It never goes over 38ºC. (At which point my phone starts setting off alarms. So I'd have noticed.)
Mate of mine has the UAG on his note 3. Looks amazing, but it's too bulky for me. As ironic as this is going to sound, it has to fit in the (extended) pocket of my skinny jeans.
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Agree. I have the otterbox defender and its perfect will withstand anything as well..
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I have tried otterbox before for my S3 and Note 2 and they are very bulky, so I don't like em.
I've always seen it as a perfect middle ground between size and protection. It's still fairly bulky compared to a TPU case but it's not a monstrosity or a lint roller like the otterbox cases.
very nice idea
The only thing that is bad about this case is that it's so damn hard to take off, I always feel like im going to break my screen trying to get the case off
Am I the only one who doesn't find it hard to remove? Anyways, I've loved and used Uag for my last 3 phones. I started using my Spigen Slim Armor, which I was liking better than uag since it was slimmer. But the slim armor scratches way too much on the back. Now I'm using the Caseology Carbon Fiber case which I am loving. Not nearly as much protection, but I think my Iloome Tempered glass and this case is plenty enough.
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For those who finds it difficult to remove the UAG case, I had the same problem before until I found an instruction on youtube
Been using uag cases for my last couple of phones and love em
Never really noticed the retained heat before but ultimately pay attention to it from now on
I agree it's difficult to get off but isn't that the point of a protective case? I hate the cheap flimsy ones that easily snap off
When UAG was my main case, I found that pulling it off from one of the corners was easiest. Only thing is, I feared for my buttons because the edges rubbed on the buttons every time I took it off. I never bothered to youtube it, so I imagine I was doing it wrong, especially since the case often pulled off my back cover at the same time lol.
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Been using uag cases for my last couple of phones and love em
Never really noticed the retained heat before but ultimately pay attention to it from now on
I agree it's difficult to get off but isn't that the point of a protective case? I hate the cheap flimsy ones that easily snap off
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Protective does not necessarily mean diffcult to remove. For people like me who changes the battery specially when travelling, would appreciate a case that is easy to remove. The UAG cases for the S3 and S4 are ok and definitely easy, but I don't know why it is so hard on the Note 3 version. Maybe they use a better quality plastic on it.
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When UAG was my main case, I found that pulling it off from one of the corners was easiest. Only thing is, I feared for my buttons because the edges rubbed on the buttons every time I took it off. I never bothered to youtube it, so I imagine I was doing it wrong, especially since the case often pulled off my back cover at the same time lol.
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That used to bug me as well, hard to remove without taking the back plate with it.
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I like my otterbox because it doesnt come off. I leave it on there. It stays.
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It is great, and ironically it's still easier to remove than the UAG. Harder to put on though.
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I don't see how people find the UAG difficult to remove, I just pull back one top corner then the other and pull the phone out. It takes about 3 seconds.
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I don't see how people find the UAG difficult to remove, I just pull back one top corner then the other and pull the phone out. It takes about 3 seconds.
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Yeah it's actually incredibly easy to take out once you learn the trick to getting it off which is the method you mentioned. I usually take it out with one hand now.
I know the first couple times, I almost killed myself trying to take it out lol.