I am in construction and i am the ballistic case. I was wondering what is the best way way to clean dust that collects in the tiny speaker holes?
Use a can of compressed air, the same kind used to clean computer keyboards. Works great.....
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@Grut - Great idea!
I also get more worried now with water spalshes, etc., when putting my phone the dinner table because of the speakers being in front. I'm so use to having speakers on the back of the phone...
rafine1234 said:
I am in construction and i am the ballistic case. I was wondering what is the best way way to clean dust that collects in the tiny speaker holes?
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Press bubble gum or other squishy tacky substance over the speaker holes. That works the best! It penetrates into the holes, the dirt and gunk clings and pulls right out. If you blast air you'll end up pushing most of the debris inside your phone.
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I just purchased the Seidio Active case from Amazon. This is the site. When I ordered from Amazon, I made sure to get the same product ID number. It should arrive next week. I'll let you know how it is.
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Received the case today. I have never owned a Seidio case before. It is the Active case. To fit the phone in, you have to remove the hard plastic exo-skeleton from the soft rubbery case. You then slip the phone into the soft rubbery case and then fit the exo-skeleton around that. It fastens at each corner and in the middle of the long sides.
The microphone hole at the top is about half covered by the soft rubbery case. I think I can make the hole bigger with a paper clip or something sharp. The bottom microphone hole is perfect. The plastic exo-skeleton has a bit of a rubbery grip to it. It doesn't slide into my pocket as easily as the old silicon case I had.
The thing that bothers me the MOST is the lip around the phone face. It sits fairly high off the screen of the phone. It's irritating to hit the space bar on the keyboard when in landscape mode. Of course, I'll get used to it. It's definitely better than the silicon case from Worst Buy. I just wish that Speck made a candyshell case for this phone. It'd be an instant purchase for me.
Just got mine from eBay. I had o e for my cappy and loved it
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Can you use an invisible shield with this?
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Good luck, I used an Innocase on my Captivate and was rewarded with a lot of scratches and scuffs on the body of the phone.
With cases like these, you should occasionally take them off to clean out the dust that gets trapped in and causes those scuffs.
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Can you use an invisible shield with this?
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I don't know. I'm guessing no, since most other cases don't have the room. I'm also not sure how this phone could get scratched due to dust between the case and the phone. The case is soft rubber, so it's unlikely to get scratched. I'm still trying to get used to putting this in my pocket. haha
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With cases like these, you should occasionally take them off to clean out the dust that gets trapped in and causes those scuffs.
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Perhaps line the edges with petroleum jelly :]
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So I discovered that my voice sounds muffled when I have the case on. I removed the case and sounded better. So I guess I have to adjust the hole in the soft rubber. Not sure how best to do it.
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Get a small screw driver/normal sized nail and heat it up on the stove or with a lighter. Works great. Just be quick so that rest of the plastic doesn't start to melt.
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I actually took a clicker pen, and 'unfolded' the soft silicon over a piece of paper on a plastic cutting board. I placed the hole of the clicker pen over the spot I wanted to "punch out." I twisted both the pen and paper/silicon case combination until it popped out the piece I wanted. It worked amazingly well. I didn't want to use heat as I didn't want the case to look melty. If I had a pen with a metal clicker end (instead of plastic) I could have repeated the procedure again. The secondary mic is not between the I9100 and I777 holes, it's more to the right of those holes. Either way, it's working much better now.
As far as a screen protector...I've had no issues with them not fitting or needing to be modified so that it would fit.
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I ordered a couple of these, should be here in a few days.
I got them off of Ebay instead of Amazon, $20 with free shipping for the black one, $23 shipped for the burgundy one.
I'm not sure I'm very happy with this case. I can't talk on the phone without someone telling me I sound muffled and 'far away'.
Well I should be receiving mine today in the mail I hope I don't have the same problems but if I do I'm a tear that whole wide open so that it gets good sound LOL...
Which hole do you think is the culprit the one by the upper microphone or the lower microphone?
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tkienzle said:
Well I should be receiving mine today in the mail I hope I don't have the same problems but if I do I'm a tear that whole wide open so that it gets good sound LOL...
Which hole do you think is the culprit the one by the upper microphone or the lower microphone?
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I'm starting to think it's both. I'll make my bottom mic hole larger a little later. Something sure is funky.
My girlfriend got hers several days ago, mine is caught up in shipping. I have not noticed any muffled sound from her phone. She sounds crystal clear. She's running a stock SGSII with this case and no screen protector (doesn't come with one unfortunately).
Got my case today I'll have my 3 cents in a few days....
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So after dropping my phone and cracking the entire screen and then dropping the replacement, I decided to get a bumper with a less slick clear back.
The only downside to the bumper is that the cut out where the charging port is isn't wide enough to allow for the charger to fully connect. Maybe I'm being lazy but I'd like to avoid taking the bumper on and off everytime I hook it up to a charger.
With all that being said, is there a way to stretch the hole without making the bumper look all ghetto?
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Do you have a very fresh (sharp) Xacto knife or similar? Not a boxcutter, but a hobby knife that has a new edge. That would cut the hole bigger... I put a hole in the Galaxy S2 cases my parents got last week because the cases had the upper mic holes in the wrong place -- presumably why they were so cheap. I used a Dremel and a hot paperclip. Looks okay.
There's also using a custom tip on a soldering iron, but you run the risk of really damaging the case. Maybe a vinyl cutting tool from a hobby store (but then you're investing $$$).
I'll try out the xacto blade idea. And, actually, the 3.5mm jack cutout needs to be a bit wider.
I don't understand why they don't just make the cut outs larger in the first place.
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Who drops their $700 phone twice and buys a thin ass baby case for their phone??
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Well, Ray, although it's very rare that I drop phones, this phone is just very slick. And dropping it albeit being bad isn't the end of the world since I have Best Buy insurance.
And, honestly, I don't really like cases. Sooo...I went with minimal.
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After dropping the phone twice I would consider getting a more protective case such as the Impact Case:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-IMPAC...s=63&clkid=6962411047160117429#ht_1402wt_1396
deeken said:
After dropping the phone twice I would consider getting a more protective case such as the Impact Case:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-IMPAC...s=63&clkid=6962411047160117429#ht_1402wt_1396
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I had that case for my LG Thrill. It's a great case. My wife knocked my Thrill off the dinner table and the dang thing bounced off the tile and back up to a chair. It was pretty awesome.
The bumper I have now covers teh sides and has enough lip on the front that the screen won't hit from a fall. I think that case though would add a ton of bulk to this phone. I know it made my Thrill seem reallly big.
But I do appreciate the suggestion.
Yes I had to cut the USB charge hole on mine as well.
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Got my ONE on launch day, today it is on it's way to a repair facility to have the speakers replaced.
I own a wrought iron fabrication business and absolutely need my phone on me for calls. Not a single pocket is safe from what I can see.
I'm about 99% sure they will be full or iron dust. I've been hunting all over the web looking for a mesh fabric tape or cover I can put over the speakers. The holes in the grill are just too big and allow too much in.
Anyone know of any thing that can be used. if there a lifeproof case out there that makes the phone water and dust proof??
I'm at the point where i'm considering selling it and grabbing the Sony Z.
Nothing?
I'm using medical tape now..
As for the protecting the speakers, I go nothing. All I can suggest is otterbox defender but that doesn't protect the speakers either.
There can only be one, the chosen ONE.
clean it out on a semi regular basis like any electronic device.
blow some compressed air into the grates or even take a small vacuum to it.
So I was a little tired of the bulk the neo hybrid added (or maybe coz of the same looks for almost 3 months ). I ordered an aluminum bumper from eBay (which is still on its way) and a battery cover (which i received). Here is the back case . It was the Angry bird one that i selected. But when it arrived It was a really cheap print job and didnt go well with the phones overall premium look. but it had a perfect fit and no creaking noise. i was not sure what to do next .i.e. if i should rock it as it is or just forget it ever happened.
On a second thought, Its a cheap case and i had time to spare. I took an old tshirt and some synthetic resin adhesive. Put the adhesive over the back of the angry bird battery cover and placed it on the tshirt backside down. and let it stick on for a minute or 2. then cut the cloth around it in a way that it had only 1-2mm sticking out on all four sides and wrapped it onto the inside of the cover and put a thin line of the adhesive running along the border of the cover. Its pretty simple if you have the right adhesive. the only tricky part was the camera cut out, which took time and patience as i didnt have a sharp blade, i was using a small knife instead and was too lazy to go buy one .
Here is the end result. (time spent 30mins)
The last pic showing the inside might look like the wrapped in fabric is going to come off, but i can assure you that it is stuck pretty well and feels solid. Now that is one custom case
What do you guys think?
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And finally the bumper arrived. here are the pictures. I had some clearcoat scratch resistant sticker lying around so put them on the corners and sides of the bumper for more grip and protection (hopefully).
Looks good. Did it tear above the S-Pen when installing the bumper?
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Looks good. Did it tear above the S-Pen when installing the bumper?
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Actually a grey fabric strand came off revealing the black cloth behind thats all. it does look like its torn on the pic may be i can take another pic later.
Cool idea. How did you wrap the fabric around the outside edges and still get it to snap on properly?
I like it.
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Cool idea. How did you wrap the fabric around the outside edges and still get it to snap on properly?
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Its all thanks to the adhesive i used. Really strong. do not use super glue as it will leave blotches of dried glue visible through the outside and will not give a even finish. Also when selecting a cloth for this make sure it is very thin and not too stretchy. thin coz we dont want it sticking out on the sides when wrapped around, it will not let the bumper fit in properly. not stretchy coz it wont give the fabric an even lay on the back.
Hope it helped
What adhesive did you use?
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What adhesive did you use?
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Here
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Here
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Thanks!
Very nice
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Awww
This is super cute :laugh:
My front speaker grills are too dusty. How can I clean them. Last time I tried to clean my z1c with iso propyl alcohol ended up removing grille. I'm afraid to wash and grille is too thin to use a cotton swab.
Can someone tell me how to clean without damaging? Thanks
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I used a toothpick.
Just be a little careful and it will do the job just fine (according to me at least)
Toothpick. Works like a charm.
just use a brush
Gently wash with a little water and a toothbrush.
I wouldn't go near them with a toothpick, I'm guessing there's a waterproof membrane covering the speakers and a toothpick could easily damage it.
Lasantha said:
My front speaker grills are too dusty. How can I clean them. Last time I tried to clean my z1c with iso propyl alcohol ended up removing grille. I'm afraid to wash and grille is too thin to use a cotton swab.
Can someone tell me how to clean without damaging? Thanks
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Use a soft brush and a vaccum cleaner. Keep sucking part near the speaker and brush it using soft brush. I do cleaning that way!!:good:
Lasantha said:
My front speaker grills are too dusty. How can I clean them. Last time I tried to clean my z1c with iso propyl alcohol ended up removing grille. I'm afraid to wash and grille is too thin to use a cotton swab.
Can someone tell me how to clean without damaging? Thanks
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You can use a double side tape and past it on the speaker drill and remove it back gently . The dust will come to the double tape. It works for my xperia z5 prem. Make sure to use a cheap double side tape and also not that cheap one as some tapes will leave few glue particals in the pasted surface Dont use 3m double tape, it might removes your speaker drills ??