I bought a carbon fiber back from eBay. Blocks my phone signal wifi signal and GPS signal like crazy. I thought only metal back will block phone signals, this is new to me. Has anybody had similar experience? It's a pity because I really like this back. The carbon fiber surface makes the phone much easier to grab.
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x2h said:
I bought a carbon fiber back from eBay. Blocks my phone signal wifi signal and GPS signal like crazy. I thought only metal back will block phone signals, this is new to me. Has anybody had similar experience? It's a pity because I really like this back. The carbon fiber surface makes the phone much easier to grab.
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yep I bought one, but i got mine from amazon. it blocks signals also.
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yep I bought one, but i got mine from amazon. it blocks signals also.
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me too. i bought the one with faux leather texture and same thing. i think there is just one manufacturer making these, but with many different styles. as soon as i apply, signals go to zero.
The metal backs do the same thing.
I was thinking about buying a slim metal case for my Mega 6.3 tomorrow. Guess I'll stick with a plastic and rubber case.
yeah same here.
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Has anyone tried one of these SZLF Aluminum Bumper cases for the AT&T Note? It appears this is only for the International version but I am not aware of any differences in the size of the phone so it may work for both. All of the listings I have found for this on eBay only mention i9220 and N7000 though.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Luxury-...374880?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4163fca0e0
Also, if you have tried this, does the case cover the edges of the screen (further protecting a screen protector)? I like the look of this one as well as the Anymode Bumper but the Anymode looks really big.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1387444
It'll fit the AT&T/Canadian Note.
I recommend u get the following one. It's well worth the money.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560490
Sweet armor is nice and all, but the fake is 1/4 the price, so it would win my vote. The review showed that the original is better made, but I just don't think it's that much better depending on how biased the review is.
I got the sweet armor (fake version, same as szlf) and ended up not using it. Here's why:
1. Makes phone more slippery and heavy
2. Scratches screen protector when taking on and off (and you must take it off to access battery)
3. Not very ergonomic
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I got the sweet armor (fake version, same as szlf) and ended up not using it. Here's why:
1. Makes phone more slippery and heavy
2. Scratches screen protector when taking on and off (and you must take it off to access battery)
3. Not very ergonomic
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They look cool, some people like them, I just don't see the point since I agree with primarily your first point. The other day I was laying in my recliner with my 2 year old beside me and we were looking at a zoo app of animals while holding my phone above us. It slipped and I cracked my poor baby girl in the face with my phone. Since then I keep the silicon jacket on it untill my Seidio comes in the mail.
Can't stand the "SZLF" logo all over it...
Stay away from Aluminum Bumpers
My buddy and I both have Notes. We were just troubleshooting (Like 15 muintes ago) network connectivity problems he has been experiencing here at work the last few days. The connection would drop or stay at 4G, and rarely hit LTE. What we discovered was it was the aluminum bumper he installed around the same time the problems started. It drastically reduce his signal quality. Stay far away from these.
Thanks everyone for all the feedback. Based on the issues with potentially scratching the screen protector putting this bumper on and the poor signal strength I am just going to keep looking for something else. I like the BoxWave TPU case I have now but it does not cover the edge of the screen/SP so every once in awhile I notice it pushing up against the SP causing the SP to move slightly.
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Thanks everyone for all the feedback. Based on the issues with potentially scratching the screen protector putting this bumper on and the poor signal strength I am just going to keep looking for something else. I like the BoxWave TPU case I have now but it does not cover the edge of the screen/SP so every once in awhile I notice it pushing up against the SP causing the SP to move slightly.
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I am not sure, but it also looks like the battery cover for the N7000 is different than the one on the I717. Noticed on this SZLF case, the bottom back portion would block the I717 cover.
Chief Geek said:
Sweet armor is nice and all, but the fake is 1/4 the price, so it would win my vote. The review showed that the original is better made, but I just don't think it's that much better depending on how biased the review is.
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i have a chrome one that im about to put on ebay
if anybody is interested and wants one for less than the $100 it costs, PM me...
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I am not sure, but it also looks like the battery cover for the N7000 is different than the one on the I717. Noticed on this SZLF case, the bottom back portion would block the I717 cover.
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I don't think that's even a Note in the pictures, no S-Pen
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I don't think that's even a Note in the pictures, no S-Pen
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Wow, I didn't even notice that. It looks like it is a Galaxy SII but all over the eBay sale it mentions Note N7000.
This Aluminum bumper on eBay looks really nice and does not appear to have to be screwed together like most others. That makes it much easier to get to your SIM or SD card or pull the battery if you need to. The one I had for my note 2 looked like this but it screwed on and you didn't want to get stuck with a phone freeze and no screwdriver to remove the bumper lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321226071402?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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This Aluminum bumper on eBay looks really nice and does not appear to have to be screwed together like most others. That makes it much easier to get to your SIM or SD card or pull the battery if you need to. The one I had for my note 2 looked like this but it screwed on and you didn't want to get stuck with a phone freeze and no screwdriver to remove the bumper lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321226071402?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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I absolutely love the way that bumper looks. But I'm always scared of what it will do to the signal levels. I once got an aluminum bumper for my iPhone 5 and it reduced the signal level by at least one bar.
Has anyone put one of these or similar on their Note 3? If so what effect did it have on the signal levels?
I wouldn't recommend, I had one of these bumper on S3, and I lost a bar signal, plus it looks okie, but holding it, it does not feel right.
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I had used aluminium bumper on my S4 and there was a signaling problem in that...no doubt the case is nice but this signal problem irritates a lot...sometimes it even hampers the wifi connections too....so its not a good experience with aluminium bumper so wont be going to take any risk with my N3....
I just got the ultra thin screw together bumper.
First thing I noticed is my SiriusXM radio cutting out.
I already live in a weak signal area, but the audiostream would never cut out.
With the bumper on it dropped out multiple times due to signal.
Its it a nice unit, but like op said you have to carry a screwdriver around if you need to take off the back cover as well.
$21 bucks down the drain. Should of known better.
I have this exact bumper, and I haven't noticed any major signal loss, not even a bar. The only thing I dont like about it is that it makes it slightly awkward using the phone with one hand.
Same product half price ($10)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261312455...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Mine arrived today and they have changed it design with 2 holes on bottom right (which doesnt line up with the mic)
WiFi and phone signal so far unaffected.
It looks like it'll make it really hard to use any other microUSB 3.0 cables. Samsung's seems to be the smallest available and it looks like they designed it to fit that. The only reason the Amazon Basics Premium microUSB 3.0 cable I have works with my other cases is because they all have flexible materials around the connector/port.
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It looks like it'll make it really hard to use any other microUSB 3.0 cables. Samsung's seems to be the smallest available and it looks like they designed it to fit that. The only reason the Amazon Basics Premium microUSB 3.0 cable I have works with my other cases is because they all have flexible materials around the connector/port.
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I had to trim my Amazon 3.0 cable end with a razor to get it to fit... With any case I had.
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I believe those are screws on the side
I have an aluminum case for my Note 3. From experience I always stay away from non-screw cases because slide cases WILL scrape away the plastic of the case sooner or later.
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Screw is better imo
Been waiting for this to come out for a while now...still a little worried about signal loss.
available at Casefanatic.com
Sorry....can't post the link.
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Been waiting for this to come out for a while now...still a little worried about signal loss.
available at Casefanatic.com
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I had almost the exact case for my N2 that I paid $60 for because it was also all aluminum but I didn't notice any signal loss nor did I drop calls so you should be good!
That's is an awesome looking case. Looks similar to the neo hybrid by spigen but with a real metal bumper. Love it. Here's the link .
http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-...ue-kommandant-galaxy-note-3-ultra-thin-metal/
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I love the look, but I had this for my Note2 and it killed my LTE. No more metal cases for this guy.
The look is amazing, but a thread a few weeks back about it said there was a bar or two signal loss. Such a shame because it's such a beautiful case.
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nice looking case, its missing a hole for the small s-life sensor (like the now fixed UAG)
It would be nice if the added a kick stand to it.
Had the kxx aluminum case w which was very similar. My LTE speed for reduced to half and honestly although the case looks cool and all, it made the phone heavy and slightly difficult to hold. I'm back to my slim armor
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It looks nice but will attenuate the signal!
Also if you drop the phone, even from a modest height the aluminum will ding and look nasty. $60 is a lot to spend only to wind up getting it messed up and realizing you're killing your signal (which will reduce battery life) and it winds up sitting in a drawer...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370924860759?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Here are som pics of reallife note 3 with this metal case
its with a tempered glass screen protector allso
Signalstrenght and everything is the same as before, did not notice anny signalproblems 3g, wifi 4g and so go on
I like it
Kinda looks like the hunter f case they made for the note 2.
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Not trying to be that guy, but from the pic you provided the phone is using wifi but its roaming so do you actually own this case and is that roaming from the case? Every aluminum case I have seen posted here or any other phone accessory section on XDA has signal loss.
It looks nice but there's no way it doesn't degrade the signal strength.
Don't bother. I bought one of these from ebay a couple weeks ago and it degrades your signal by 1-2 bars. It was night and day.. the minute you took it off your signal went up.
I also used this case for two days and it went to trash due to horrible grip(very uncomfortable grip) and side bumper being not tight enough.
It does look cool though..
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Not trying to be that guy, but from the pic you provided the phone is using wifi but its roaming so do you actually own this case and is that roaming from the case? Every aluminum case I have seen posted here or any other phone accessory section on XDA has signal loss.
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Reason is becouse im using Mycall and www.mycall.no is using Telenor as nationally roaming partner. As there is better coverage with Telenor then the phone shows R. Mycall does not have as many sites as telenor so im connected to telenor instead.
This is mine case yes lol, check my other threads about tempered glass screen GLASs-M.
I agree with you guys it does look good, but its slippery and can easy fall out of my hands. Thats the online down I can find of this
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Im in Oslo,Norway.
I think it will create the signal problem......I want to buy a metal case for my N3 but the only reason I decided not to buy them is the signal problem...Is there anyone who can suggest a metal case for N3 which does not create this issue.....
I have this case. It looks great, except it makes the phone look thicker, like the neohyrid - which I don't like.
As for signal, it's fine in areas with good signal, but in areas with poor signal like my office it sucks - which is why I switched back to my Diztronic case. Not as pretty but does the job.
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Does anyone have this case for their G3? If so how do you like it? This is the case I am talking about. I want to get it but hesitant because I want something thin and I like the aluminum frame. If someone does have it and does not want it LMK and ill buy it or trade for a brand new otterbox defender case. :good:
I'm curious about this case as well seems this company mimicks spigen (Thor=slim armor,iron shield =neo hybrid) but their cases appear to be high quality since spigen doesn't make a neo hybrid for the g3 I'm really debating on getting this case
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Verus
I had the Spigen Slim Armor case Black. It was a nice fit and very low profile. It also had an extra hold on the plastic so Im not sure if it is truly for G3. I sent it back and got the Verus. This case is very similar to the Spigen and has a perfect fit. It is slim and has a thin metal frame around it. Making it look very nice. I would say these are the best two cases out there and I would say the Verus is number one. The metal frame makes it standout.
I would send a few pic. here.
I've got the Versus satin case. I had to run some sandpaper along the cutout edges to knock down the sharp edges (top) and bottom, but nice case and not slippery like the one I picked up at Verizon.
It takes a bit to remove it tho so not for the person who likes to swap batteries.
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I had the Spigen Slim Armor case Black. It was a nice fit and very low profile. It also had an extra hold on the plastic so Im not sure if it is truly for G3.
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The hole is for the Korean variant of the G3. Spigen made the decision to make all of their cases "universal", so they all have the hole. That why I went with Verus and got the Thor. The Thor is nice, but it also adds significant bulk and weight. I've ordered another case to try out.
I have spigen slim armour with no hole. You need to buy the us version of the case
When I was talking to the VZ rep that was helping us when we were getting the LG G3, he showed me his Spigen case that is similar to the Iron Shield. He loved it but the "metal" frame around the headphone and charging port kept cracking. For something that is metal, it breaks easily.
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When I was talking to the VZ rep that was helping us when we were getting the LG G3, he showed me his Spigen case that is similar to the Iron Shield. He loved it but the "metal" frame around the headphone and charging port kept cracking. For something that is metal, it breaks easily.
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Must not have been the slim armor one. Mine has the soft rubber/tpu on top/bottom of phone and there is no metal around the port holes
viskey said:
i have spigen slim armour with no hole. You need to buy the us version of the case
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link please
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link please
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I got it at my local Verizon store so I have no link. There are also reviews on Amazon that other people have gotten the US version as well with no hole.
RyanEJ25 said:
Does anyone have this case for their G3? If so how do you like it? This is the case I am talking about. I want to get it but hesitant because I want something thin and I like the aluminum frame. If someone does have it and does not want it LMK and ill buy it or trade for a brand new otterbox defender case. :good:
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got mine a few days ago - it's thing and light - the metal seems solid enough (the edges are a little sharp though). No extra hole. has an S5-like back with those little dimples. Got it in black with the silver rim.
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I got it at my local Verizon store so I have no link. There are also reviews on Amazon that other people have gotten the US version as well with no hole.
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oh shucks. i got amazon one and it has hole for the clear case that is
Just ordered this case after reading about it here and watching a couple of reviews on youtube.
Pretty excited about this one. It looks great, has pretty good protective features and is still relatively inexpensive. Just purchased on amazon directly from verus for 19.99 plus 2 for shipping and zero tax.
Should have it within a week.
RyanEJ25 said:
Does anyone have this case for their G3? If so how do you like it? This is the case I am talking about. I want to get it but hesitant because I want something thin and I like the aluminum frame. If someone does have it and does not want it LMK and ill buy it or trade for a brand new otterbox defender case. :good:
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I bought this case at first I like it but I noticed with the case on my signal dropped down to 1 bar from 5 bars and my download speed went from 15 Mbps download speed to less than 1 Mbps it took me about a week to figure this out as to who would think that the case would block the signal but it does I spent countless hours on the phone with Verizon trying to figure out what was going on then just by chance when I was switching the dim cards back and fourth from my g2 to my g3 to see if it may be the phone I noticed that my signal was fine until I put the car back on so don't buy this case hopefully this will help anyone thinking of buying this case
Rob
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I bought this case at first I like it but I noticed with the case on my signal dropped down to 1 bar from 5 bars and my download speed went from 15 Mbps download speed to less than 1 Mbps it took me about a week to figure this out as to who would think that the case would block the signal but it does I spent countless hours on the phone with Verizon trying to figure out what was going on then just by chance when I was switching the dim cards back and fourth from my g2 to my g3 to see if it may be the phone I noticed that my signal was fine until I put the car back on so don't buy this case hopefully this will help anyone thinking of buying this case
Rob
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Yeah I was going to get this before unread the same thing in a few reviews. Battery killer.
I have the exact same case that you link to, OP. It has already survived a fall with just a little ding on the metal band around the case. I haven't noticed any drop in signal or battery life while using this case.
I got this case yesterday and have to say that I don't like it at all. As others have said, the metal is sharp in places and the signal does drop. I went from getting 4G in my home to 3G after putting the case on. Once I took it off, it went back to 4G. If anyone wants to buy one for cheap, let me know.
I just received the verus iron shield the other day too and I love the look and feel.
On this thread, I believe, and elsewhere I read some people were seeing some signal degradation due to the metal frame.
This made me sensitive to this and I've been trying to see if that's the case. I was testing two nights ago in my basement and it appeared that I was getting one less bar of signal. I was pretty tired and bleary eyed so I need to try this again hopefully this weekend.
I was wondering if you or someone else has checked this out.
The case is beautiful and gives above average protection, which is more than enough for me, but if the signal is being affected that would be a dealbreaker.
On another note, I have the supcase frost/clear back case and I love that too. It's thin, light and looks terrific. It offers no better than average protection but that's ok with me too.
These 2 cases give me everything that I personally look for in phone cases.
Thanks in advance
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Been testing and the iron shield definitely degrades signal for me. I'll be returning it to amazon
steelersmb said:
I got this case yesterday and have to say that I don't like it at all. As others have said, the metal is sharp in places and the signal does drop. I went from getting 4G in my home to 3G after putting the case on. Once I took it off, it went back to 4G. If anyone wants to buy one for cheap, let me know.
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Signal gone down here too. I'm in Italy, where i was getting 4G now it's 3G and where the signal was bad (1 bar) now i can't get any at all.
Switched for the Spigen Slim Armor (i think verus iron shield case is the best looking and classy case for LG G3 but i can't stand the signal issue)
Just for information...to all the people with my same experience, have you got the model with the antenna cut or the plain one?