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A slightly bizarre question here, but has anyone tried to cleanly remove the silver Samsung logo on the top of the front cover on the i9100?
forgetmyname said:
A slightly bizarre question here, but has anyone tried to cleanly remove the silver Samsung logo on the top of the front cover on the i9100?
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It's under the glass so if they've replaced the front bezel.
Would love that as well
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It would indeed clean it up just that last touch, but you propably need to replace the cover
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forgetmyname said:
A slightly bizarre question here, but has anyone tried to cleanly remove the silver Samsung logo on the top of the front cover on the i9100?
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I know it doesn't answer your question but I wouldn't ever do something like that. I paid a premium price for a premium product and I want the whole ******* world to know what brand of phone I have!
there's a logo on the back, isn't there?
i'd also love to know. it would make the phone look so much sleeker (the front, anyways)
jeanclaudevandamme said:
I know it doesn't answer your question but I wouldn't ever do something like that. I paid a premium price for a premium product and I want the whole ******* world to know what brand of phone I have!
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Yeah, you are right! I might buy an Nexus S instead ;P
Best to check out ifixit. They have articles about how easy it is to repair or replace parts on various 'phone. The Nexus S and Galaxy i9000 are there. It'll only be a while afore the i9100 follows.
For example, here is the Nexus S:
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus-S-Teardown/4365/1
There is no reason to think that the teardown for the i9100 would not be as good. With this information, one could well remove the front window pane and see how easy it is to alter the Samsung logo.
Black insulating tape? :-D
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This might help. covers the full front and its a good quality cover from SGP. ordering mine soon...
Turns out i still don't have enough posts to post outside links . neway, search up "Galaxy S2 SGP Glass". u will find what I'm talking about.
Hey not sure this been posted or right place but can you guys post pics of your cases thats on your note so that way we can see and get an idea how the fitment looks and little things that might not fit so well ect.. and screen protector that might not work good with some cases. .. back covers also.. im waiting for a real leather back cover..
Looking to get a note 3 very soon...
markysd said:
Hey not sure this been posted or right place but can you guys post pics of your cases thats on your note so that way we can see and get an idea how the fitment looks and little things that might not fit so well ect.. and screen protector that might not work good with some cases. .. back covers also.. im waiting for a real leather back cover..
Looking to get a note 3 very soon...
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Ordered these two from Amazon. Made by a company named INVELLOP and they were only $2 each... Just wanted something to cover it while I debate a more substantial case...
Now if tomorrow would come sooner so my Note 3 can be delivered!!
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Here is mine, but the S-view doesn't work, it's fake one
ReggieSmith said:
Ordered these two from Amazon. Made by a company named INVELLOP and they were only $2 each... Just wanted something to cover it while I debate a more substantial case...
Now if tomorrow would come sooner so my Note 3 can be delivered!!
nice.. so this replaces the back cover or slaps over the back cover?
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themohd said:
Here is mine, but the S-view doesn't work, it's fake one
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im pretty sure they will make them work.. dont the real samsung covers have like a magnet or something to activate the screen?
ReggieSmith said:
Ordered these two from Amazon. Made by a company named INVELLOP and they were only $2 each... Just wanted something to cover it while I debate a more substantial case...
Now if tomorrow would come sooner so my Note 3 can be delivered!!
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nice.. so this replaces the back cover or slaps over the back cover?
themohd said:
Here is mine, but the S-view doesn't work, it's fake one
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im pretty sure they will make them work.. dont the real samsung covers have like a magnet or something to activate the screen?
markysd said:
nice.. so this replaces the back cover or slaps over the back cover?
im pretty sure they will make them work.. dont the real samsung covers have like a magnet or something to activate the screen?
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Yes it must have a magnet, unless some devs make an app to activate the s-view with the proximity sensor.
They dont have the Propper Note 3 Screen Protectors Yet here in Bahrain, this is how mine looks right now.,.
Just got this in the mail 2 days ago so I just wanted to share some thoughts on it.
First off the fitment is perfect. It actually fits a little better than the stock backing. This is the Silver w/ white trim which looks amazing on my white Note 3.
It also definitely adds a decent amount of weight to the phone so for those that want to keep the phone feather light this is not something I would recommend to you.
I don't really use NFC much so I haven't really tested how much it affects it. But I haven't noticed any degrading in my cell and wifi signal.
Overall I love this back because it makes the phone feel a whole lot sturdier. Almost feels like my HTC one in terms of build feel but do remember what I said about the added weight.
Hope this helps some people who were thinking about getting this.
Here's a link to the item on ebay: Aluminum / Plastic Backing
Ever thought about linking to where others can get one for themselves? The hell is the point in reviewing something without letting fellow gn3ers know where to get one?
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skoobz said:
Ever thought about linking to where others can get one for themselves? The hell is the point in reviewing something without letting fellow gn3ers know where to get one?
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Right after I posted this I edited it with a link but for some reason it's just stuck processing. FYI Don't be a ****..just ask nicely.
Sorry. Didn't mean to bunch up your panties. please don't be upset with me.
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skoobz said:
Sorry. Didn't mean to bunch up your panties. please don't be upset with me.
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I'm not upset at all. Just letting you know that there are better ways to ask things of people...
skoobz said:
Sorry. Didn't mean to bunch up your panties. please don't be upset with me.
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Really? Is that type of behavior needed? Really makes this place for the worse when people behave like that
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Anyway, love that backplate. Won't see it though since I'll be using a case always. Looks nice for sure though.
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Crazypinoy said:
Just got this in the mail 2 days ago so I just wanted to share some thoughts on it.
First off the fitment is perfect. It actually fits a little better than the stock backing. This is the Silver w/ white trim which looks amazing on my white Note 3.
It also definitely adds a decent amount of weight to the phone so for those that want to keep the phone feather light this is not something I would recommend to you.
I don't really use NFC much so I haven't really tested how much it affects it. But I haven't noticed any degrading in my cell and wifi signal.
Overall I love this back because it makes the phone feel a whole lot sturdier. Almost feels like my HTC one in terms of build feel but do remember what I said about the added weight.
Hope this helps some people who were thinking about getting this.
Here's a link to the item on ebay: Aluminum / Plastic Backing
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So is it plastic or metal? or is it basically metal with a plastic lining on the inside?
The backing is primarily plastic with a thin aluminum sheet on it.
Crazypinoy said:
The backing is primarily plastic with a thin aluminum sheet on it.
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Looks pretty sweet. Any ill-effects to signal?
carlz28 said:
Looks pretty sweet. Any ill-effects to signal?
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I haven't seen any decreases in signal yet but of course YMMV.
Well its looking really very nice...However I just want to know..if this aluminium coated plastic plate leaves any sign or mark on the Note 3 at its removal...???
I ordered three of these in Purple, Gold and Silver. Nicely made and great to look at.
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Jimmy2u said:
Well its looking really very nice...However I just want to know..if this aluminium coated plastic plate leaves any sign or mark on the Note 3 at its removal...???
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I'm not exactly sure what you are asking but I've removed the backing a few times already and there is not marking at all.
does this work with wireless charging?
hmm. looks pretty good! the case seems thicker.
does it sink/cover the camera?
with the leather back, the camera kinda protrudes..
wilflare said:
does this work with wireless charging?
hmm. looks pretty good! the case seems thicker.
does it sink/cover the camera?
with the leather back, the camera kinda protrudes..
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I've got the black w/ white trim version on my GN3. These cases are noticeably thicker than the stock case, between 0.5 and 1.0 mm thicker, I'd say. The protrusion from the camera is reduced, but it still sticks out. I'd eyeball the camera bump at 1/3mm with the aluminum case.
As someone has mentioned, these are plastic backs with a very thin metal layer.
I'm undecided if I'm seeing signal difference or not. If I am, it's less than 1-bar on average.
Note that these backs are much slicker than stock. Almost slippery in the hand. They are extremely smooth, other than a slight horizontal brushed effect.
Overall, I'm happy with the new back, but I'm probably going to revert to stock. I ordered the replacement before I had my phone in-hand and I find I like the stock back a lot more than I was expecting to.
misticjeff said:
I ordered three of these in Purple, Gold and Silver. Nicely made and great to look at.
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I've ordered myself a Purple one, do you have any pictures ?
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I've ordered myself a Purple one, do you have any pictures ?
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Hey. I'll try and snap a couple of photos tonight.
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I had one for my N2. I wish it didn't have the plastic boarder
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Salamat.....wish I could find some of these for my SM-N900W8. .not entirely sure if there is any diff in fitment anyway?
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Not sure if we're buying the same ones but my camera doesn't stick out at all.
It's very close but definitely tucked in enough to protect the camera lens.
Hello, I recent brought his bumper on eBay, and I got to say, I love it very much, it adds no bulk to the phone and feels like its part of the phone instead of it as a case.
It's really slim and it protects the bezel. It lifts high enough to be able to put it face down, but the camera will touch if you put it down normally.
Also, keep in mind that the bumper uses a screw.
I had it for about a week, and have not notice any notable signal lost, but that's just me.
I got the case for 7.99, but it might be different depending on the eBay seller.
Here are the pictures of the black one, but if you guys like, I can also upload pictures of the red and silver one.
Sorry for the horrible quality, they were taken with my Nexus 7.
Could you post the silver and link where they were purchased. Thank you.
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aznmode said:
Could you post the silver and link where they were purchased. Thank you.
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http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...etal+Bumper+Frame+Case+galaxy+note+3&_sacat=0
theres multiple sellers, some are located in US, some are in China.
aznmode said:
Could you post the silver and link where they were purchased. Thank you.
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not at home right now, but silver like this in real life. it doesn't really look like the silver bezel we have on our note 3 so thats why i dont use it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-thin-...d=100005&prg=1088&rk=4&rkt=5&sd=190969000395&
No problem. Thank you for the link.
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Thank you for this, I was concerned about the signal loss, I just ordered mine!
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Man I was going to order this one on amazon. Same everything just different name. I was worried hoe the inside of the casing looked and if it will scratch the sides of the phone.
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dadsterflip said:
Man I was going to order this one on amazon. Same everything just different name. I was worried hoe the inside of the casing looked and if it will scratch the sides of the phone.
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theres this tiny strip that protects the phone from the aluminum.
gretschpr said:
Thank you for this, I was concerned about the signal loss, I just ordered mine!
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haven't noticed any signal loss or there may be but it didnt affect me in anyway, my data speeds are still the same with it on or off.
@pham818 could you post a picture of the bottom where the charger is? Also it looks like it covers up the hole on the side for the mic? Is that true?
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@pham818 could you post a picture of the bottom where the charger is? Also it looks like it covers up the hole on the side for the mic? Is that true?
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the side of the mic? you mean that hole on the bottom right side on the phone near the s pen location? yes it does. but its not a mic, its the temperature thingy. and okay, will do with the charger picture.
Can you still remove the battery cover? Just bought an extra battery/charger so I'm hoping so.
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Can you still remove the battery cover? Just bought an extra battery/charger so I'm hoping so.
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nope sorry.
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nope sorry.
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Thanks I was afraid of that.
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I had a very similar, not seeing other differences other than didn't say Love ME I on it and my signal loss was too drastic to use daily. Love the idea though. wish element would make a note 3 case.
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blaine07 said:
I had a very similar, not seeing other differences other than didn't say Love ME I on it and my signal loss was too drastic to use daily. Love the idea though. wish element would make a note 3 case.
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oh it didnt say love mei at all? like my black one doesn't say it on the side, but on the inside it does like every other ones that i own. maybe you should give this one a try, its only a few bucks.
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oh it didnt say love mei at all? like my black one doesn't say it on the side, but on the inside it does like every other ones that i own. maybe you should give this one a try, its only a few bucks.
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Yea, just much have to. I love the aluminum bumpers... Just not in the best of signal areas, as is so it ices cake sometimes lol
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I dont like how the bottom left has the little bump out for the screws. Makes it not fit in a seidio dilex holster.
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I dont like how the bottom left has the little bump out for the screws. Makes it not fit in a seidio dilex holster.
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just do it upside down lol.
I had this case cuz I bought it from a local store. I gave up on it after two days because it is so easy to pry apart when screwed on. It makes my OCD scream because it doesn't feel like it's on there, and dust can easily get into the pried crevice.
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I just got this in the mail and figured that I would contribute a bit of a review and some pictures in case anyone has any questions.
So far my first impressions are that it feels really good in the hand. Like the original S-View cover, it should also offer some basic drop protection due to the lip that surrounds the top, bottom and exposed sides. It is also a bit thicker in the rear than the plain S-View cover. The only way it is not protected is if I happen to drop it with the case open. I use an iloome flexible glass protector in case that happens, but let's hope not. I will not go into the S-View function as that has been covered pretty well on this forum, except to say I have had no issues with it locking with the front cover folded all the way back. I have tried it so far on a Tylt Vu charger and it worked well. It did get a bit warm, but I didn't find it a cause for concern. I also have a Nokia DT-900 charger to test with at the office. I will be sure to do that and let you know if it charges well. I tested NFC using my Nexus 7 and it worked well. The biggest flaw with this cover has been addressed by Spigen. I have added the magnetic clip to it and it is very effective. I have to say this cover looks very polished and professional, especially with the clip. Overall, I find that it kills 2 birds with one stone. It adds wireless charging, without the loss of NFC or S-view and it protects the Note 3 from minor drops. I haven't seen any drop tests with the S-View but it is a more substantial case than the first effort on the GS4.
S-view cover wireless
One more picture of the inside contacts.
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One more picture of the inside contacts.
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Hi, ive ordered this exact same setup with the Spigen Clip.. just a small question though, does the spigen magnet affect the spen?
Ive read some where that other cases with a magnetic flap sometimes affects the accuracy of the Spen
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Hi, ive ordered this exact same setup with the Spigen Clip.. just a small question though, does the spigen magnet affect the spen?
Ive read some where that other cases with a magnetic flap sometimes affects the accuracy of the Spen
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I have not seen any impact. I can hover at the edge of the screen right next to the magnet with no change in responsiveness. I think the magnet only points straight up.
Nice. I also just picked up this combo from Amazon when the price for the S View case dropped. Should be here tomorrow, very happy to get these at the new discount.
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harajyuks said:
Nice. I also just picked up this combo from Amazon when the price for the S View case dropped. Should be here tomorrow, very happy to get these at the new discount.
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Can you please provide the link? I do not see this on Amazon.
theROMinator said:
Can you please provide the link? I do not see this on Amazon.
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http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...&qid=1389576126&sr=8-1&keywords=S+View+note+3
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http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...&qid=1389576126&sr=8-1&keywords=S+View+note+3
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That is a different case/cover. I don't think the wireless s-view cover is on amazon yet. I have only seen it on Samsung and Mobilefun.
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The is a different case/cover. I don't think the wireless s-view cover is on amazon yet. I have only seen it on Samsung and Mobilefun.
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Miffed it. Sorry about that.
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Bought mine from here and due to arrive today or tomorrow. Can't wait to get it. Tried using a QI antenna but messed with SView and would only charge in one place on charger. I will let you guys know if it is worth the purchase from here or if I bought a knock off. http://www.shopblt.com/item/samsung-ef-tn900bbesta-s-view-black-wireless/samdrv_eftn900bbestah.html
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OK got my wireless SView case yesterday from the above link and its the real deal. Works perfect with my Nokia Fatboy charging pad. Charges to 100% while on or off. Does not get too hot while charging. This was a great deal. I would snatch them up while they have them in stock!
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I got one of the pass through Qi receivers and it's working perfectly with the regular sview case. I'm happy with the results, maybe I would've gotten this case but for what I paid to get the sane function...meh
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harajyuks said:
I got one of the pass through Qi receivers and it's working perfectly with the regular sview case. I'm happy with the results, maybe I would've gotten this case but for what I paid to get the same function...meh
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initially I bought the QI antenna but would work through case and messed up my SView window. It worked well with the regular back on it and no case but need some protection as I work in a commercial environment.
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Could you show us a picture of the back side of the S-View chip?
Edit: IOW, which of these does it look like?
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initially I bought the QI antenna but would work through case and messed up my SView window. It worked well with the regular back on it and no case but need some protection as I work in a commercial environment.
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Could you show us a picture of the back side of the S-View chip?
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Does anyone know how much thicker the wireless s view cover is compared to the normal s view cover. I can get them at the same price. I just want to add too much thickness to the phone.
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Looking real pretty!
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Does anyone know how much thicker the wireless s view cover is compared to the normal s view cover. I can get them at the same price. I just want to add too much thickness to the phone.
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Thick enough that the camera is barely recessed instead of protruding.
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Just to be clear for everyone looking at this thread, the one pictured is NOT the official Wireless S-View Cover! The one pictured is the Spigen Wireless S-View Cover, not the official Samsung Wireless S-View Cover (like the thread's title reads). Just don't want anyone getting confused, as the thread's title is very misleading and should be edited.
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Just to be clear for everyone looking at this thread, the one pictured is NOT the official Wireless S-View Cover! The one pictured is the Spigen Wireless S-View Cover, not the official Samsung Wireless S-View Cover (like the thread's title reads). Just don't want anyone getting confused, as the thread's title is very misleading and should be edited.
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Umm I dont think so it is the original with a spigen magnetic clip on it.
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