I bought this phone a few days back and I felt a need to buy a case for this. There weren't any available in shops, so I bought one from eBay.
Link: http://www.ebay.in/itm/LG-Optimus-L...Cover-Case-Pouch-/321093031945#ht_5739wt_1139
There were just 5 available, and I bought the last one, so you won't be able to buy it from here at least. I've still kept the link if anyone wants to see it. I got the case in 2 days. I think you'll be able to find something similar at a nearby shop though. If the case is available again, I'll update this post with the new link.
Now, to the pros and cons.
Pros:
Flip cover - Protects phone screen
Hard plastic back cover - Protects back and corners of the phone
No cutouts - Sometimes they can be annoying.
Cons:
Not by LG - Its by some 3rd party company.
No engraved 'Optimus L9' as shown in the photo.
Overall, I really like the case and I feel its worth buying. It was a little expensive, but its not at all a bad choice, since I feel this phone is kinda delicate.
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All photos can be found on my imgur gallery, here.
looks great. i got a flip cover with my phone which is of great quality. i'm looking for a plastic back cover for the l9. i find the phone a little flimsy without a cover.
found a few on ebay. any idea of the quality. can't find a decent one in my city.
http://www.ebay.in/itm/LG-L9-OPTIMU...Accessories&hash=item3cd07c576f#ht_2001wt_932
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Case-Cover-P...Mobile_Accessories&hash=item2c6d7409a6&_uhb=1
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Case-Cover-A...ies&hash=item2c6d740305&_uhb=1#ht_2746wt_1139
abhay1031 said:
looks great. i got a flip cover with my phone which is of great quality. i'm looking for a plastic back cover for the l9. i find the phone a little flimsy without a cover.
found a few on ebay. any idea of the quality. can't find a decent one in my city.
http://www.ebay.in/itm/LG-L9-OPTIMU...Accessories&hash=item3cd07c576f#ht_2001wt_932
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Case-Cover-P...Mobile_Accessories&hash=item2c6d7409a6&_uhb=1
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Case-Cover-A...ies&hash=item2c6d740305&_uhb=1#ht_2746wt_1139
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First one looks pretty good. The second one won't look so good on either colour of the phone. 3rd is alright, but I like the first one better.
I am using the one that came along with the mobile, strangely enough I got a black flip case for a white mobile.. I am not sure if it is the case with everyone or just a mistake on LG's or even HomeShop18's part.
I am not a great fan of Flip cases, but I drop my mobile a lot! so keeping it to safe guard the mobile and specially the screen as it is not GG. Used to have an amzer shellster on my Atrix 2, which I loved. Amzer doesnt have a shellster for L9..
I got a white one..and i wish i couldve got a black one..my white one looks like dirt in just one month
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I am using the default case that came with the phone but i ripped off the front cover
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are there flip cases similar to the samsung galaxy s ones?
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are there flip cases similar to the samsung galaxy s ones?
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You mean the ones like the s-view cases?
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yes, similar to that one
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yes, similar to that one
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Hmm I don't believe so, you can get Nilkiin flip cases but they don't have the cut out like the Samsung ones.
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need original flip cover for my lg l9 p765............where i can buy it?
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need original flip cover for my lg l9 p765............where i can buy it?
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There's no "official" flip case, you'll have to buy some third party ones.
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Does anyone know a good case with a kick stand? The most important features are just the kickstand and thinness. I know Casemate makes a great one, but it's way too thick.
This one seems okay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TPU-FoldOut...ccessories&hash=item2eb8015e60#ht_2188wt_1163
But I'd have to make a slight modification for the microphone, and most importantly, I don't know if it will fit. I'm quite weary of any of these cases that can fit both the international and ATT versions.
I bought my GS2 on launch day and ATT had 4 different cases in the store. Case Mate was the only one offered with a kick stand but it felt cheap so I opted not to get it. There was a nice leather case but none of them fit the phone, lol. Guess those will be sent back.
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I bought my GS2 on launch day and ATT had 4 different cases in the store. Case Mate was the only one offered with a kick stand but it felt cheap so I opted not to get it. There was a nice leather case but none of them fit the phone, lol. Guess those will be sent back.
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I just need thinness and a kickstand. :\
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I just need thinness and a kickstand. :\
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I am with you.
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try the casemate case...I know it looks cheap, but it has a kickstand and its hard rubber, so its decent for impact
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Thanks for the link and the info...I too got my SGSII on launch day and was disappointed at the lack of accessories and items available for the AT&T branded SGSII. I even have communicated with Body Glove about one of their cases (As I have been a fan of that one and used it on my Cappy and Infuse both) but they said they will not be producing a Body Glove case for our phone So I am going to try the above listed one and I will let you know. Maybe even post some screens and update the thread.
hkeyman said:
Thanks for the link and the info...I too got my SGSII on launch day and was disappointed at the lack of accessories and items available for the AT&T branded SGSII. I even have communicated with Body Glove about one of their cases (As I have been a fan of that one and used it on my Cappy and Infuse both) but they said they will not be producing a Body Glove case for our phone So I am going to try the above listed one and I will let you know. Maybe even post some screens and update the thread.
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Awesome. Please do.
I use the casemate pop case with the kickstand, it's held up pretty well. Used one on my infuse previously as well.
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I use the casemate pop case with the kickstand, it's held up pretty well. Used one on my infuse previously as well.
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I agree. Its no body glove, but it gets the job done.
I use the Casemate one as well.
Gets the job done
I bought this today instead of the leather case...
Its definitely not as bulky as I thought it would be (previous experience with the thrill and infuse pop cases) and the kickstand works great!
It also fits real nicely. The leather case seemed a little too tight and that it would require some effort to put in properly
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I bought this today instead of the leather case...
Its definitely not as bulky as I thought it would be (previous experience with the thrill and infuse pop cases) and the kickstand works great!
It also fits real nicely. The leather case seemed a little too tight and that it would require some effort to put in properly
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You bought what instead?
CalvinL said:
You bought what instead?
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Lol whoops.
I got the case-mate pop case instead!
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Had trouble verifying my Paypal account for some reason. I ended up paying more at Amazon for the case. Ended up costing $8.90 cause of NY tax.
check out my review on the case-mate http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286742
CalvinL said:
Does anyone know a good case with a kick stand? The most important features are just the kickstand and thinness. I know Casemate makes a great one, but it's way too thick.
This one seems okay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TPU-FoldOut...ccessories&hash=item2eb8015e60#ht_2188wt_1163
But I'd have to make a slight modification for the microphone, and most importantly, I don't know if it will fit. I'm quite weary of any of these cases that can fit both the international and ATT versions.
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I've had this for about 3 days now. I think its called Minisuit
Pros: Thin, light, tight fit, good kickstand, cheap, quick delivery
Cons: no hole for secondary mic, generic micro usb rechargers have trouble given cutout (stock cable works fine)
Happy enough with it for now.
CalvinL said:
Does anyone know a good case with a kick stand? The most important features are just the kickstand and thinness. I know Casemate makes a great one, but it's way too thick.
This one seems okay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TPU-FoldOut...ccessories&hash=item2eb8015e60#ht_2188wt_1163
But I'd have to make a slight modification for the microphone, and most importantly, I don't know if it will fit. I'm quite weary of any of these cases that can fit both the international and ATT versions.
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I just bought this same brand of case on Ebay except smoke color.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Smoked-Kick...856661?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e67678615
I'll post a review once I receive it.
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I've had this for about 3 days now. I think its called Minisuit
Pros: Thin, light, tight fit, good kickstand, cheap, quick delivery
Cons: no hole for secondary mic, generic micro usb rechargers have trouble given cutout (stock cable works fine)
Happy enough with it for now.
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Yeah, it's called Minisuit. I ordered it via Amazon.
Luckily it's TPU and not a hard case so I can make that second opening.
ozone777 said:
I just bought this same brand of case on Ebay except smoke color.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Smoked-Kick...856661?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e67678615
I'll post a review once I receive it.
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I was considering that one, but hard cases are more difficult to cut the mic opening.
ny gs2 doesn't say Samsung or att on front.... only says galaxy S on back cover... is that supposed to be like that
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Ok, I got the case.
Doesn't fit 100%.
The bottom in particular, but it's barely noticeable. The top mic needs to be cut out some more, which shouldn't be too difficult since it's not plastic.
Case actually looks a lot better than I expected. The kickstand is very flimsy, which I expected. Once you put the stand up, don't put any pressure on it. It's very likely to just snap off. The power button becomes pretty stiff, too.
They also ran out of minisuit keychain screen cleaners. They said if I want one, email them about how I feel my order is "incomplete without one," and they'll send one when they have more stock.
Kind of a weird way to make us word it.
Either way, I'd recommend this if you need a very sleek and thin case that doubles as a flimsy kickstand.
Hi, I own a Skyrocket but my wife has a Galaxy Note. She was looking for a case that would protect the screen from being scratched in her purse and also something that would protect against bumps or falls.
At the store, we realized that there was not such a case, but we found that combining these two works pretty good.
So, I jut thought I would drop by and show you guys how the two fit/look.
Regards!
Links to products:
http://samsungfulfillment.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=26&product_id=52
http://samsungfulfillment.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=26&product_id=90
That's actually a good combo. My gf has that same speck case, but I protected her screen with the moshi protector.
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Hi, I own a Skyrocket but my wife has a Galaxy Note. She was looking for a case that would protect the screen from being scratched in her purse and also something that would protect against bumps or falls.
At the store, we realized that there was not such a case, but we found that combining these two works pretty good.
So, I jut thought I would drop by and show you guys how the two fit/look.
Regards!
can you show a picture of what it looks like when you try to open the front. i would think that it cannot go back very far and stick out
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Simply brilliant for someone who needs protection all around. I wouldnt be suprised if case makers made something similar in the future...if the demand is high.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
can you show a picture of what it looks like when you try to open the front. i would think that it cannot go back very far and stick out
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The way it is open in the third picture is the max it can be opened.
I love my candyshell! It just scratches way too easily,
http://www.amazon.com/KHOMO-Executi...5C/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1335852029&sr=8-26
There is a new case on amazon I havent seen before. It looks like a tough flip case for our Notes. Like a Otterbox meets folio cover. Anyways I got one and will demo it once it comes in.
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$70 plus shipping to protect my Note. Seems a bit steep. There are a lot of other, less expensive options out there. But thanks for sharing "your wifes Note".
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http://www.amazon.com/KHOMO-Executi...5C/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1335852029&sr=8-26
There is a new case on amazon I havent seen before. It looks like a tough flip case for our Notes. Like a Otterbox meets folio cover. Anyways I got one and will demo it once it comes in.
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I'm looking forward to your review. Looks interesting.
For those who using flip case. Do you feel it so inconvenience???
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One of my favorite features of the Note and S series phones is the removable battery. I'd like to be able to easily swap out the battery while still using some kind of case. I bought a SUPCASE Hybrid on Amazon, but it's so tight and difficult to remove that I'm afraid I'll eventually hurt the phone by taking it off once or twice per day. It's also pushing my screen protector up at the sides because it's so damned tight.
I had one of these cases for the Galaxy Note 2, and it worked very well. It was stretchy enough that I could take it off and put it back on all the time without fearing that I was going to damage the case or phone.
Has anyone found a case like this for the Note 3 that allows easy access to the battery of the phone? I'd pay $100 if I could get one of those Body Glove cases for the Note 3.
I'm considering buying a Seidio Surface because it looks like it might be easy to work with. (Top and bottom seem to slide off rather than needing to be peeled off.)
I have a feeling that I'm not the only one here who's particular about this, so I figured I'd make a post. Any ideas anybody? Thanks in advance.
I find that the samsung protective cover + cases are the best for this.
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Boswell20 said:
I find that the samsung protective cover + cases are the best for this.
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Searching around on Samsung's online store and it doesn't look like they have them up for the Note 3 yet... shame.
The S-View case is the easiest thing in the world to take off in under a second really, also the other day I put my Caseology case on forgetting to put my battery cover on first and walked around all day like that without any problems lol. But umm yea the S-View if you simply pull on the case it snaps right off the back and it is very thin and light.
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Searching around on Samsung's online store and it doesn't look like they have them up for the Note 3 yet... shame.
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Yeah I'm frustratingly, patiently waiting for them to release it. They seem to be taking their time
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Tech21 is easy to remove.
I tried Incipio one at AT&T store and the phone removal is a bit hassle.
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The S-View case is the easiest thing in the world to take off in under a second really, also the other day I put my Caseology case on forgetting to put my battery cover on first and walked around all day like that without any problems lol. But umm yea the S-View if you simply pull on the case it snaps right off the back and it is very thin and light.
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I went to a local T-Mobile store tonight and they had way more GNote 3 stuff in stock than I expected. They had a "buy two, get one free" sale so I picked up a S-View and two cases for less than $100. I really like how the S-View feels compared to Samsung's previous flip covers, but it disappoints me that the notification LED is still covered up. It didn't occur to me until after I'd walked out that this flip cover will also totally defeat the usefulness of the "Dynamic Notifications" app which I'm currently in love with.
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Tech21 is easy to remove.
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Yup! Tech21 is one of the three cases I got tonight and it's the one I'm most happy with right now. It feels very solid, looks good and is pretty easy to slip off. There's just enough lip to prevent the touchscreen from touching my desk when I place it face down, but not enough to make it difficult to remove. It peels off way easier than the other cases of this type I've tried. :good:
I can tell you from using the flip cover for Note II, any Samsung official flip/s-view case is going to be the easiest option for wapping batteries, I do it every day and can't wait to get one for my Note III
Spiegen Bounce case is super easy to take off yet is still very protective.
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I don't think samsung is going to release anything official under $50 until all the half off coupon codes expire. Right now there is one item available to use that code on, the S pen and nothing else.
Just thought I would post this up for people who want an official LG circle case but don't want to spend the money LG is asking. I got this case from a China dealer on eBay. Case came in LG packaging and all. It does not have the NFC or wireless charging stickers but I just removed the one from my stock back and placed in this one. The only issue I had was in the flap of the case there is supposed to be a small magnet that makes the device sleep and wake when closed or open. There instead was a small piece of metal , no magnet. I was easily able to peel the case apart just enough to remove it and add my own small magnet . I'll add a dab of super glue later just to make sure it stays in place but you cannot tell it's ever been peeled back from just looking at it. Anyways on to the pics!
Do you have a link for the seller?
Thanks
--LG G3--
Looks the same as the one on dxbox ! Made in china but not so bad.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54343188&postcount=189
+1, And the price is .. ?
Price is $7.99 shipped. And the link to the seller is...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221491360353
For the price I don't think you can go wrong.
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how long did it take to get you (location?)?
Oops, i think i answered before here with thanks message and asking about how do you remove original nfc sticker? (but my reply disappeared).
netjack said:
how long did it take to get you (location?)?
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Arrived very quickly. I ordered on the 15th and it arrived on the 22nd . South East US
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Oops, i think i answered before here with thanks message and asking about how do you remove original nfc sticker? (but my reply disappeared).
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Use a hair dryer to heat it up and carefully /slowly peel it off your factor back and with trial and error line it up in your new one.
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I think I just order same one case like on pics and I just got mad couse I so bad whant cirkle case and dont whant to give 30+ euros for that. Can you please post sone pics how you nake it work? And where you buy that smal magnet?
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Sure I'll try and post some pics up when I get hone later today
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Sure I'll try and post some pics up when I get hone later today
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Thx man. By the way do I have put nfc from original cover to circle case to make quick window work...If I does I will throw my case streat to garbage.[emoji6]
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The case I ordered you need to swap the NFC sticker to make NFC work. You need to add a magnet for the quick circle window to work
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Some from different sellers may come with magnet already installed though
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My is not from that seller but every one looks same and with no description about magnet. I just whant to know size of magnet to be prepared.[emoji1]
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Thanks OP. I ordered this case. I'm also curious about the size of the magnet that you installed and/or where you purchased it?
What about that pics?
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Hey I noticed that you guys were talking about this case. Now here's the weird thing, you guys are saying that your's didn't come with the magnet, but I bought it from the exact same seller and the exact same item a while ago but mine came with a magnet. .
The whole quick circle thing works as well. But there are other problems with this case that make me really don't like it. Biggest one is that the flap just bounces up instead of actually sitting on the phone. It will not stay closed, I tried to fix it by putting my phone face down over night so that it would just stay like that but it didn't really work. Another small problem is that the circle cutout is too small and of centered. It's naturally to much to the right and since it's too small you can't see the little circle animation.
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Hey I was looking around and I found this youtube video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuoy3418sWQ
It compare their product (the blue one) to another (pink one). The pink one seems to suffer from the exact same problems that the one from this ebay seller has. It led me to believe that it's most likely the same case that I purchased. It doesn't close naturally and as you can see the quick circle ring animation is only visible on the right side. Like I mentioned in my previous posts these were things that I really hated. Now this case also has wireless charging and NFC. And it looks OEM as well. I couldn't find where to buy it but I found it while looking around and noticed that this was the same website and seller that other people were trying to buy wireless charging tags from.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/NeWi...timus-G3-Leather-Case-Leather/1982067236.html
I bet this is the same product in the video. I think that I'm gonna go ahead and buy this. Now the problem is that I have an At&t model so I know that it won't work with wireless charging but I don't see why NFC wouldn't. It's only like 2 bucks more than the eBay one.
In all honesty I couldn't care less about wireless charging I'm just looking for an OEM look of a quick circle case that replaces the back cover. And this fits all of the criteria and is less than 10$.
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Hey I was looking around and I found this youtube video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuoy3418sWQ
It compare their product (the blue one) to another (pink one). The pink one seems to suffer from the exact same problems that the one from this ebay seller has. It led me to believe that it's most likely the same case that I purchased. It doesn't close naturally and as you can see the quick circle ring animation is only visible on the right side. Like I mentioned in my previous posts these were things that I really hated. Now this case also has wireless charging and NFC. And it looks OEM as well. I couldn't find where to buy it but I found it while looking around and noticed that this was the same website and seller that other people were trying to buy wireless charging tags from.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/NeWi...timus-G3-Leather-Case-Leather/1982067236.html
I bet this is the same product in the video. I think that I'm gonna go ahead and buy this. Now the problem is that I have an At&t model so I know that it won't work with wireless charging but I don't see why NFC wouldn't. It's only like 2 bucks more than the eBay one.
In all honesty I couldn't care less about wireless charging I'm just looking for an OEM look of a quick circle case that replaces the back cover. And this fits all of the criteria and is less than 10$.
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I received my case yesterday and I'm very happy with it. It looks and feels like the OEM case. It's very high quality and doesn't add too much bulk to the phone. As you've said, the "circle" animation is only seen on the right side of screen, but I can live with that. Maybe it will show the full circular animation when the case is a little more broken in? I don't use NFC or wireless charging, so I don't care much about that. There is a cutout for the antenna, but again, that doesn't bother me too much. I also have the gold version of the G3 and the case is a pretty similar color, but not spot on. Close enough for me.
For those looking for a solid case with huge savings, I bought my case from the link below.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/22149136035...49&var=520350511057&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Does any one have one of these? I have bought one that is a copy, I just wondered if a genuine one did anything with the screen?
The genuine one is five times the price, is it worth the extra money?
It offers good side protection, you could take pictures without opening the flip, answer the phone,change music tracks etc. It's useful
I'm not fond of flip case but the S view seems good.
I had the occasion to try the S5 version and it was great. But you loose the look of the Alpha like other flip cover or case.
I saw a lot of copy 3 times cheaper than the original and they seem good.
Maybe someone has one, it can be great to have some feedback.
anyone have a pic of the side of the original case and fake case ? i want to see how well it protect the sides
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anyone have a pic of the side of the original case and fake case ? i want to see how well it protect the sides
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Here you go, I purchased the Samsung case and it wasn't cheap.
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Here you go, I purchased the Samsung case and it wasn't cheap.
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thanks..
it looks really nice, but it doesnt even protect the sides ?
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it looks really nice, but it doesnt even protect the sides ?
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I just got a new bumper and glass screen protector. I'm almost 100% protected....as long as I don't drop the phone in water.
New Original Samsung Galaxy Alpha S-View Flip Cover Folio Smartphone Case -Black
Looks like they are closing out Black ones on Ebay for $6.99 includes shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/311423301654?rmvSB=true
Get the white Version here for $6.99 includes shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-Samsung-Galaxy-Alpha-S-View-Flip-Cover-Folio-Cell-Phone-Case-White/141743949924?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D777000%26algo%3DABA.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D35694%26meid%3D4452ed4a74224bd896331588ad392b05%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D311423301654
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Looks like they are closing out Black ones on Ebay for $6.99 includes shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/311423301654?rmvSB=true
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Got a black version from Ebay yesterday and I LOVE IT. ..........100% genuine