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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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Anyone know of a good case that fits the wireless charging cover? The cover is slightly thicker so a regular case.... At least the spigen one I had doesn't fit
kronikings said:
Anyone know of a good case that fits the wireless S Cover? The cover is slightly thicker so a regular case.... At least the spigen one I had doesn't fit
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I'm looking for something too. From my research over the last couple of weeks, I've found nothing.
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I'm looking for something too. From my research over the last couple of weeks, I've found nothing.
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Yeah, it's too bad....the wireless cover is hardly any thicker but just thick enough to make a regular case incompatible...
I believe a soft bumber will work fine guys.
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I believe a soft bumber will work fine guys.
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Any suggestions? I'm not well versed on soft bumper cases. I'm coming from using Otterbox as my only case provider for all my gadgets.
Oh well I had bought myne from a shop in Greece and I don't have the box and it says nothing on. Just grab a rubber black if you got the black phone or a clear one m8,its really cheap everywhere.
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I just ordered a thin aluminium black bumper case on ebay from china. Should receive it in a couple weeks. Seems alright..
I'm waiting for my back to come and I was thinking about this issue. I was going to get a cheap tpu case and use a hair dryer to give it a little stretch.
I thought we'd start a thread to help those with the Official Sumsung Wireless Charging Cover find a case that fits.
Please share a link and description if you've found any. Thanks!
<shrugs>
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This is what I'm using and works great with the wireless back:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FHG8ALS/
Another one here, too:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00F5QIVLO/
These two, appear to be esentially the same, the first from Poetic and the second from Bear Motion.
One more thing: the Poetic comes in black/gray, white/gray and pink/gray; there is no pink/gray for the latter.
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This is the third phone I've had with a bumper. I've dropped my phones many times and the bumpers always protected them, so i wouldn't hesitate to trust one with the wireless charging back.
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vagelis said:
This is what I'm using and works great with the wireless back:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FHG8ALS/
Another one here, too:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00F5QIVLO/
These two, appear to be esentially the same, the first from Poetic and the second from Bear Motion.
One more thing: the Poetic comes in black/gray, white/gray and pink/gray; there is no pink/gray for the latter.
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Thanks, I just received the Bear Motion one and as you stated, it fits great. The only thing I don't like about it is the Power button. Takes a bit of force to register a press. But all in all, I like it... My main concern for a case is just to protect the chrome plastic on the sides, and these bumpers do that. The back covers can be replaced so, bumpers are the way to go for the note 3. Especially when case manufacturers probably won't invest in molding a new case just for people who have the wireless cover.
Thanks for the links!
Yeah, I've tried the SUPCASE and no luck, emailed UAG and SPIEGEN. UAG said NO and haven't heard back from spiegen.
Returning the wireless back tomorrow. I'm just straight disappointed.
I think our best hope is to turn a good tpu into a bumper case. Or maybe email diztronics and tell 'em we're willing to pay $20-25 for a good tpu because the price will be obviously higher for a small run and that we're willing to pay the overhead.
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From S4 experience, SGP neo hybrid works with little bulge. Slim armor I don't think it would work. UAG needs messy DIY to trim out plastic part. Most flexible TPU cases works fine example TUDIA melody.
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Radukk said:
From S4 experience, SGP neo hybrid works with little bulge. Slim armor I don't think it would work. UAG needs messy DIY to trim out plastic part. Most flexible TPU cases works fine example TUDIA melody.
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I have the neo hybrid and it does not fit.
Anybody have the black tpu from diztronics by chance? I have the clear and I know it will be tougher to cut than black. I have a black one for my note2and previous phones and it should be easier to cut. I might order two or 3 when I get some extra cash and see if I can make a functional bumper but still looks aesthetically pleasing.
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Anybody have the black tpu from diztronics by chance? I have the clear and I know it will be tougher to cut than black. I have a black one for my note2and previous phones and it should be easier to cut. I might order two or 3 when I get some extra cash and see if I can make a functional bumper but still looks aesthetically pleasing.
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If you're going to order that many, just try out the bumper cases linked in the 3rd post. I purchased the Bear Motion and it fits perfect.
Actually, I have a cruzerlite bugdroid circuit, that though tight, fits. It's just that it is a bit too slippery, and not as grippy as the bare OEM charge back for my taste. So I'm sticking to the Poetic bumper for now.
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I wonder if Samsung is going to release a protective case that fits the wireless charge back. I am sure that would be the best option. Their protective case for the note2 is best tpu for protection. The tactile feedback on the buttons were bar none and the flat lip around the screen made touching, swiping and palm swiping very easy. the tpu protected very well against a few drops. The only thing was a slight negative was the hard back. Was slippery using on desks, but other than that it was perfect. I use bumper blisters on my cases anyways so the hard backing was a non issue and the hard backing is preferable for my line of work. I hope Samsung's note3 cases are just like the note2.
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I still dont get why people dont just use the inserts.
I did use an insert. Bulged the cover. Bulged my tpu. Ended up breaking a cover and had to buy another. I want a flat back.
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I did use an insert. Bulged the cover. Bulged my tpu. Ended up breaking a cover and had to buy another. I want a flat back.
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I put an insert in my Note 3 a few days ago and it did cause a bulge, it looked like only a bumper would fit.
This morning I took the plastic off the back of the insert and trimmed the plastic under the coil as close to the copper as I could, including cutting off the double-sided tape that was there to hold it in place against the battery. I used a stop of regular clear tape to hold it while I put the cover back on. Now it is so flat you wouldn't know there's anything extra there. It would absolutely fit in any case made.
Since I prefer the bumper and got one for under $5 with shipping I'll stick with that.
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gnik luap said:
I put an insert in my Note 3 a few days ago and it did cause a bulge, it looked like only a bumper would fit.
This morning I took the plastic off the back of the insert and trimmed the plastic under the coil as close to the copper as I could, including cutting off the double-sided tape that was there to hold it in place against the battery. I used a stop of regular clear tape to hold it while I put the cover back on. Now it is so flat you wouldn't know there's anything extra there. It would absolutely fit in any case made.
Since I prefer the bumper and got one for under $5 with shipping I'll stick with that.
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Yes but now you are going to have bad NFC.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FTULQJU/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Try that insert...
Way cheaper than the official back and it works with most cases. I have the insert with a mime glass screen protector and the UAG case fits perfect. and the insert works just as well as the official back and yes i know it works the same cause i had the back and took it back when the insert came in
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Yes but now you are going to have bad NFC.
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I tested it, and the NFC works just fine.
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Jtblkice said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FTULQJU/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Try that insert...
Way cheaper than the official back and it works with most cases. I have the insert with a mime glass screen protector and the UAG case fits perfect. and the insert works just as well as the official back and yes i know it works the same cause i had the back and took it back when the insert came in
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Thanks but is there any bulge? having owned 4 Galaxy S4's I know the Yijieneng receivers were the best fit cause the chips were designed to fit in the "notch" for the Microsd. I don't see any notch where the chips would go in the Note 3, so I'm thinking all other inserts will have a slight bulge...
I'm waiting for the S-View Cover w/ wireless charging to be released. I had the Spigen SlimArmor View for the S4 and loved that case, worked perfectly with the yijieneng insert with no bulge.
Hey I ordered a red slim armor for my note 3 price is good I don't mind bulk looks amazing order comes in tomorrow my question is how dose this case feel in hand for those that have it dose it have good grip or is it slippery and dose the glossy plastic scratch ? I don't mind finger prints as they can wipe off but I don't like scratches
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Hey I ordered a red slim armor for my note 3 price is good I don't mind bulk looks amazing order comes in tomorrow my question is how dose this case feel in hand for those that have it dose it have good grip or is it slippery and dose the glossy plastic scratch ? I don't mind finger prints as they can wipe off but I don't like scratches
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I have the blue one which is not glossy. Its not slippery at all. Its my favorite case so far. I also have the hybrid. It feels good in the hand and doesn't really add much bulk. No scratches yet.
I have the blue slim armor. Like it is causing issues with my power button. The power button is not working correctly with the case installed. Anyone else?
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I have the blue slim armor. Like it is causing issues with my power button. The power button is not working correctly with the case installed. Anyone else?
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I have that case. No issues with the buttons. Are you sure its fitted correctly?
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I have the blue slim armor. Like it is causing issues with my power button. The power button is not working correctly with the case installed. Anyone else?
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Make sure the buttons are inserted properly into outer shell if you removed it. Try reinserting.
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I took the case off and installed it as two separate pieces. Button is now working. Thanks! The first couple times I installed it I did it as one piece and the button was not inserting right. Thanks for the help!
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Just got mine today, love it. It is slippery though, I have the slate but I feel like the phone can survive a drop now.
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one thing i jist noticed with this case is that it doesnt fit on the desktop charger.
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I just received my case yesterday and the case feels protected and sturdy.
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Just cleaned up my slim armor case with windex found after cleaning it has a much better grip and doesn't fingerprint much at all. Also buffed out most of the what I thought was scratches. From the last 2 weeks. Cleaned off the screen and pen as well pen stopped leaving marks I has to wipe off.
My soul black slim armor case arrived today. For the past 2 weeks I've been using a neo hybrid satin silver, but I decided to buy this case. Just in case either of them break, I have a good backup. The only complaint I have is that the back is super glossy and attracts alot of finger prints.But it's ok
Got the metal slate. Compared to the neo hybrid, this case feels better on my hand. Fits like a glove and doesn't add that much bulk.
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Well I have the amzer belt clip case for my N3...I got it from fommy and I just love this case...its very nice and sturdy one...so i like this case...
Slippery?
I just got my Slim Armor in white today. Nice quality and seems like it will protect the phone. BUT, it seems slippery. Has anyone had any problems with actually dropping this phone because it has slipped out of their hand? I used the Cruiserlite on my Note 2 and it was very grippy with textured sides where you held it.
The case is pretty slippery I wish it had grips on the side or on the back or something
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Just got mine today. It does feel a bit slippery though. I really like the case. I ordered the metal slate as I heard that one wasn't glossy like the black one. Anybody know which other colors aren't glossy?
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Just got mine today. It does feel a bit slippery though. I really like the case. I ordered the metal slate as I heard that one wasn't glossy like the black one. Anybody know which other colors aren't glossy?
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I also got my Slim Armor in white today as well =) Also got the Black UAG case in today as well. I couldn't make up my mind between the two, so I just ordered both! lol But from what I've read, the slate blue is the only non-glossy slim armor case for our phones.
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I also got my Slim Armor in white today as well =) Also got the Black UAG case in today as well. I couldn't make up my mind between the two, so I just ordered both! lol But from what I've read, the slate blue is the only non-glossy slim armor case for our phones.
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I also have the black uag, I've had nothing but Uag on my S3, S4, and Note 3 so I wanted to try something different. Kind of digging the slim armor.
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I just got my Slim Armor in white today. Nice quality and seems like it will protect the phone. BUT, it seems slippery. Has anyone had any problems with actually dropping this phone because it has slipped out of their hand? I used the Cruiserlite on my Note 2 and it was very grippy with textured sides where you held it.
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What color is your GN3? Would you post some pics of your phone in this case?
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I do love this case, great protection with a moderate price. However, a little disappointed that the back gets scratched so easily. I have had the metal slate for 10 days, and there are scratches everywhere
Recently I've been on the search for the perfect car mount. I came across this.. Does anyone have any experience with it? The thin magnet should slip into our back covers and not hinder NFC if placed in the right position. This is great for me because I'd like to go into car mode and open the music app when I mount my phone.
http://www.amazon.com/iMagnet-Magne...e=UTF8&qid=1351802153&sr=8-1&keywords=Imagnet
This looks great.
I own 3 love them I change my phone at least once a year I like big phones wife likes smaller phones. I do like to set them so the phone can touch dashboard but more for my own OCD than a need and the magnet is in the base just metal plate you put in the case. I use the bigger one they send with the 3m tape cleaned off.
I'm planning on buying one of these this weekend. I don't like the suction cup, or CD tray mount options, so I'm probably going to take it apart and use just the base magnet part with some 3M double sided tape.
If it works like I'm hoping, It will prob be the last mount I buy. It's been a pain to find aesthetically pleasing car mounts for phones with cases.
Only thing I have a little worry about, is some people in the reviews say their note 2 would start to slide off some times. Hoping it's not really an issue, and more to do with how they places the metal plates in their phones.
Warning do not use with wireless charging back it will overheat
Does it charge?
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Does not charge but holds my note 3 great.
I have one of these and I love it. My N2 did tend to slide off a lot though, but usually only when I had a thicker case on it. Nothing a second backplate wouldn't fix, I'm sure. I modded mine to fit on one of these and it sits quite nicely on my dash. I haven't tried it with my N3 yet because I lost all the little backplates it came with. Time to hit the hardware store, I guess.
I have this for my Note 3. It really depends on your car's suspension + case.
My car has very stiff suspension and is low so any type of road bump can shift my phone on the magnet. If I don't adjust the phone after a bit, the phone will fall off.
Now the cases:
Caselogy leather case = N3 will shift around but not fall unless I adjust
SupCase Unicorn Beetle = N3 will shift quite a bit and fall.
Spigen Slim Armor = N3 will fall. The case is too heavy for the iMagnet
Again, it really depends on the case you use + your suspension. The N3 w/o a case on the iMagnet is perfectly fine... but I personally wouldn't risk it in my car haha.
I use this:
http://www.amazon.com/Super-Magnet-Mount-Phone-Detector/dp/B001D2E88Y
It works great. I used it with my Note1 with an extended battery, and it held it fine, even with the extra weight. Yes, if I hit a bad bump in the road it would come off. But it had to be pretty bad bump.
I have not put the metal plate on my Note3 yet though. I am waiting to make sure which case I am going to stick with first.
Plus....It is cheaper. I actually got mine for $2 each from Harbor Freight Tools a few years ago. Bought a couple of them. They are out of them now though, but I have seen them at car washes for about $5.
Just another option in case you were looking for something a little simpler.
Also, just so everyone is aware: If you live in a hot climate, a magnet in your car will get weaker over time. Magnets lose their power from heat. It isn't a lot, but it does happen, and the longer the magnet stays in your hot car, the more power it will lose over time, especially with cheap magnets. I am able to tell the difference between my old dash mount magnet, and the new one out of the box that has been stored in the house. Magnets do come in different temp grades. I'm sure that these phone mounts aren't using a high quality/temp magnet...would become cost prohibitive to their bottom line.
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/blog.asp?p=temperature-and-neodymium-magnets
Hope that helps someone.
I use an iOauto mount along with a vehicle specific proclip mount. Very satisfied with it.
http://iomounts.proclipusa.com/index.php/ioauto-pro.html
Do you guys know if the magnets will still work If you place an NFC tag on the mount?
I do hope the disc shape that's put in the phone case is actually a piece of magnetic material (steel, for example) and the magnet is on the base. This will expose the phone to far less magnetic flux than the other way!
I use the iMagnet with my N3 and it works great! The large metal plate fits underneath the battery cover and stays in place with a little adhesive.
The N3 holds much better than the N2 since it's lighter and the back cover is textured.
Highly recommended!
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I do hope the disc shape that's put in the phone case is actually a piece of magnetic material (steel, for example) and the magnet is on the base. This will expose the phone to far less magnetic flux than the other way!
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That is correct. There is no risk to the phone. Works like a champ.
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Do you guys know if the magnets will still work If you place an NFC tag on the mount?
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I have 2 rectangular plates underneath my Diztronic TPU case. Hold great to the mount. NFC transfer between phones worked without any issues. Spen works perfectly as well. Love this mount. So easy to use.
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shorty87 said:
I have 2 rectangular plates underneath my Diztronic TPU case. Hold great to the mount. NFC transfer between phones worked without any issues. Spen works perfectly as well. Love this mount. So easy to use.
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Same, just got it and placed both of the rectangular ones underneath my Spigen Bounce and Caseology Matte Tpu. Both work great! I put the stand right on top of my moveable steering panel behind the steering wheel because every other part of my Infiniti FX35 is like a leather finish and won't hold.
Here's a picture of the plastic mount area behind the steering wheel. Actually really convenient now so I can touch the screen easier and navigate without it blocking my view.
My only issue with this is with a case on, spigen neo hybrid, it didn't hold well.
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Yea, I'm worried about it with my spigen slim armor as well. Wondering if I may be able to alter it somehow to make it work better.
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Yea, I'm worried about it with my spigen slim armor as well. Wondering if I may be able to alter it somehow to make it work better.
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Slim armor may be better cause it has that plastic back and u can just put the plate under that.
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