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After finding out about Brando screen protectors after reading a thread here on XDA, I decided to see what other accessories they had for the 7.7. And they had a couple cases in different colors that looked worth a try. Ive been wanting one that snapped on and only covered the edges and not any of the screen itself because sometimes they will cause a screen protector to peel, and I found this. It comes in 4 colors. I ordered the "ice" color which is basically clear because I wanted to still be able to see the silver back. And since it was only $10 I decided to pick up this one too, also in the ICE color. So anyway Ill write some short reviews about them when I get them. It takes 7-10 days from Hong Kong. Heres a couple pics also.
Just ordered 2, these look awesome! Thanks for posting, I'll post pics when I get them.
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xangelkiller said:
Just ordered 2, these look awesome! Thanks for posting, I'll post pics when I get them.
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Cool, what colors did you get?
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Cool, what colors did you get?
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The blue and the black. if I like them I will get the other colors too!
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I got a similar one, with an X in the back. It works, but it increases the size a bit (not so much thickness though, but the length x height), without adding much value (like a stand or wallet pockets or whatever). And it's kind of slippery in your hands, but not so much in your pocket.
It does protect the tab more than the OEM book case, but the Book Case looks better, it's more portable, it's a stand and slips into your pocket easier, while not being slipery in your hands when folded. Protection is just against scratches though.
The worst thing about the case like this is the power button. It's kind of hard to press on/off and sometimes I turn off the tablet trying...very annoying.
RipplingHurst said:
I got a similar one, with an X in the back. It works, but it increases the size a bit (not so much thickness though, but the length x height), without adding much value (like a stand or wallet pockets or whatever). And it's kind of slippery in your hands, but not so much in your pocket.
It does protect the tab more than the OEM book case, but the Book Case looks better, it's more portable, it's a stand and slips into your pocket easier, while not being slipery in your hands when folded. Protection is just against scratches though.
The worst thing about the case like this is the power button. It's kind of hard to press on/off and sometimes I turn off the tablet trying...very annoying.
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Yea, I will most likely be using the snap on most of the time.
UPDATE: Ive received the cases and will write a short review with pics.
Ill start with the snap on case. First thing I noticed that there were 2 spots that had what I would call a stress mark. You know the whitish look that plastic gets when its been bent and is close to breaking? (see pics) This was right out of the package. And it had a scratch along the back as well. Very cheaply made. But it does fit, and fits pretty good. But compared to the TPU type it just doesnt look good, so that one will be shelved. No point in returning it. Comes in Blue, Pink, Black, and ice (clear) I dont recommend this case.
The "ice" colored clear TPU style "X" case is awesome. Its made very well and fits perfect. Since its clear the silver of the tab shows through and looks great. All the ports are cut out well, and it has a very nice grip feel to it. Which of course is a great thing to have on a nearly $600 tablet. My only complaint is one that happens with most of these style cases, and that is that it makes the buttons stiff, and less responsive. They work, but require a lot more force to register. Other than that if you want a case that protects, and still shows the awesome silver back of the 7.7, I do recommend this case, and I prefer the ice colored one. (clear) It does come in red also.
I had also ordered this sleeve . I knew there was a chance it might not fit, but based on the measurements I knew it would be close. Well it didnt fit. It was only $7.45 shipped so no biggie. Ill give it to my mother in law that has the first edition 7" galaxy tab.
I just checked their site (brando), and they have a new case choice that looks like it might be good. Its a snap on type, but is rubber backed rather than the hard plastic. Comes in Colors: Black, White, Blue, Pink, and Red. I might order one, but I learned from my last order to expect at least 16 days for shipping.
Anyway thats all and heres some pics.
Now that you have had the clear back cover for a few days, how is it holding up specially around the buttons and sim/SD slot? I ordered a similar one from an eBay seller in china and it has fallen apart those two areas. This was within 2 day of first use, I had not dropped it so was very upset about it. I did pay $4 for it so i guess I shouldn't complain.
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adinis78 said:
Now that you have had the clear back cover for a few days, how is it holding up specially around the buttons and sim/SD slot? I ordered a similar one from an eBay seller in china and it has fallen apart those two areas. This was within 2 day of first use, I had not dropped it so was very upset about it. I did pay $4 for it so i guess I shouldn't complain.
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I dont even use it. Already collecting dust. I use the X case sometimes, but love the poetic case and use it the most. Looks great, protects great, and has multi stand angles. Highly recommend.
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-Cases/Case-Mate-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-Pop-Cases.asp
It costs $35, but this is EXACTLY what I am looking for.
It's rather easy to install and remove (install from either left or right side)
The buttons are easy to be pressed.
It has kickstand for lanscape viewing.
It gets along well with Xgear glass plate (no peeling/lifting)
Less than $20 on Amazon........
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Less than $20 on Amazon........
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I bought mine from mobilecityonline store. I have been arguing about that and the sales told me I have 30 days to try, but after I checked the price from official site, I decided to keep because I will get a black one along with white one.
ah didnt like it
Well I would say my belt clip case is far better than this one and quite worth of cost too...I have both options of landscape and portrait viewing..and the belt clip is the sturdiest one I have ever used...so my vote goes up with belt clip one and not for the Pop ....
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http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-Cases/Case-Mate-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-Pop-Cases.asp
It costs $35, but this is EXACTLY what I am looking for.
It's rather easy to install and remove (install from either left or right side)
The buttons are easy to be pressed.
It has kickstand for lanscape viewing.
It gets along well with Xgear glass plate (no peeling/lifting)
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Looks like it will have a nice grip. I wonder what is that material that's color grey on the side?
Hakired said:
Looks like it will have a nice grip. I wonder what is that material that's color grey on the side?
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The grip is excellent.
looks ugly and overpriced. imo.
Will this fit the OEM wireless charging back ?
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Less than $20 on Amazon........!!!
That's a bit expensive.
I just received one of my Cruzerlite cases and it's just as good as every other case they have made. It's very thin and feels great. The case is thinner than my Spigen Neo Hybrid making it very easy to hold vI think I got a defective one because my camera cutout isn't centered so I will be emailing them about that. There quality has airways been top notch (I've had their cases on my Note 3, S5, G3 and Nexus 7 and needless to say they are great. I've dropped my G3 with it on and it was perfectly fine even with a hard fall. I highly recommend their cases.
The TPU stands up very well over time as I have seen on my G3. I've never had any issues with it stretching out or getting any marks on it. The only thing I don't like it's the button cutout but I can get over that for the great build quality. If anyone would like me to post a comparison between the Slim Armor or Neo Hybrid let me know. This is by far my favorite case now that I can compare our to my other two. I had 7 for my 2 G3's but after I sold one of them I only kept 2 of the cases. At the end if the day it's well worth the 9$ for the case. As a note qi works great with it for those who were wondering.
I'll update you guys with what Cruzerlite says about the cutout. I opened a ticked with them on their support page. I still really like their cases despite this defect.
Update: Cruzerlite replied and seek be replacing the case for new. That assured me that the new one won't suffer the same defect so we will see when they ship it out me. I have a black one coming Monday from amazon which I will post pictures of as well.
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For some reason the pictures didn't attach above.
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How hard is it to operate power and volume buttons with case on and holes for buttons?? Does the case get in the way to use buttons or not?
I ordered today an orange one and a red one.
Tia,
Ian B
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Which screen protector is that?
I got mine today. I like it. I always get a Cruzerlite case for my devices.
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How hard is it to operate power and volume buttons with case on and holes for buttons?? Does the case get in the way to use buttons or not?
I ordered today an orange one and a red one.
Tia,
Ian B
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It's not to difficult too use the buttons. You can't accidentally press them because I'd the cut out. I'm used to how the buttons are after using it for a day now, it's not bad at all with my big fingers.
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I have an icarez plastic screen protector on it currently.
Pilz said:
It's not to difficult too use the buttons. You can't accidentally press them because I'd the cut out. I'm used to how the buttons are after using it for a day now, it's not bad at all with my big fingers.
Thanks for info. Looking forward to getting my orange and red ones next Friday. I had then on my One plus phone and the plastic made the power and volume buttons harder to press. They were too stiff. Hoping w cut out its easier to hit those buttons without case getting in the way.
Ian B
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Pilz said:
It's not to difficult too use the buttons. You can't accidentally press them because I'd the cut out. I'm used to how the buttons are after using it for a day now, it's not bad at all with my big fingers.
Thanks for info. Looking forward to getting my orange and red ones next Friday. I had then on my One plus phone and the plastic made the power and volume buttons harder to press. They were too stiff. Hoping w cut out its easier to hit those buttons without case getting in the way.
Ian B
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Its just hard enough to where you won't accidentally press them. The nexus has sloping edges so it might seem harder at first but you get used it it. I love the case I just want me skins to get here for it first because I'm paranoid that I will get dirt inside any of my cases and scratch my phone.
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I'll get the case tomorrow, will post photos of smoke on dark blue n6
im still waiting on mine, i ordered with the buy 2 get 1 free and its been like 2 weeks still nothing, hope to get monday or tuesday. I currently got a spigen slim on it and works good but i miss my cruzerlite lol
My black one arrived today, I'll post some pictures in a little bit. It looks really nice! I need a green one next.
Here it is in black.
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Here it is in black.
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Really like the looks of it! Off topic...what stand is that?
HCdroid said:
Really like the looks of it! Off topic...what stand is that?
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Motorola Flip Stand: http://www.motorola.com/us/accessory-family-page-1/Flip-Stand/m-Flip-Stand.html
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Here it is in black.
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that looks nice! i cant wait for mine already lol i got 3 coming (black,clear,smoke) damn cruzerlite playing with my emotions
RoscoeDpG said:
that looks nice! i cant wait for mine already lol i got 3 coming (black,clear,smoke) damn cruzerlite playing with my emotions
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Thank you, I've already enjoyed their cases and their customer service is excellent should you need anything. I also get black, clear and green because those are Mt favorite ones so far. I've had/have for various phones clear, black, green, blue, purple, teal, pink, and red. I hope more choices are offered on the future like the big android style instead of the circuit. I still love these cases, they are the best TPU cases I have tried so far and for the price you can't beat it.
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Thank you, I've already enjoyed their cases and their customer service is excellent should you need anything. I also get black, clear and green because those are Mt favorite ones so far. I've had/have for various phones clear, black, green, blue, purple, teal, pink, and red. I hope more choices are offered on the future like the big android style instead of the circuit. I still love these cases, they are the best TPU cases I have tried so far and for the price you can't beat it.
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ya im kinda a case hoarder lol every phone i always get like 10 cases i switch them up all the time for feel of different look. But in the end i always end up with these getting the most circulation.
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ya im kinda a case hoarder lol every phone i always get like 10 cases i switch them up all the time for feel of different look. But in the end i always end up with these getting the most circulation.
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Tell me about it, I had ~15 cases for my G3 (I only have 6 now). I already have 4 for my Nexus and counting I think I have a problem. The only case I she on my G3 is the Cruzerlite and I use the Cruzerlite and Neo Hybrid in my Nexus.
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Tell me about it, I had ~15 cases for my G3 (I only have 6 now). I already have 4 for my Nexus and counting I think I have a problem. The only case I she on my G3 is the Cruzerlite and I use the Cruzerlite and Neo Hybrid in my Nexus.
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You "think" you have a problem?!!! lol. I ordered 2 and thought I have problem myself. Lol
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You "think" you have a problem?!!! lol. I ordered 2 and thought I have problem myself. Lol
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Yeah, well I'll probably get the green still because it's Android colored. I'll see if there are any others I like. 5 cases should be fine for now I hope. Usually I change my case 1-2 tomes per week depending on how I feel.
Has anyone seen/tried these yet? Personally I'd prefer a black back as the blue Antenna doesn't really match the black/dark blue device.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Ba...Domain_0&var=430687818320&hash=item1e95c88563
EDIT: Well for $10 I decided to try it. It will be here by the 24th.
is there a how to remove the back panel yet ? a quick search didnt give me any results
Giroyac said:
is there a how to remove the back panel yet ? a quick search didnt give me any results
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Check or search nexus 6 tear down or so. Lazy to link things tonight
ifixit did it in their tear down.
Ahhh teardown search was key.. Thanks guys
So I'd say it's safe to assume that eventually there's going to be a black model?
This looks interesting! I'd love to see how it comes out!
I hope it has the adhesive already on it. I can only imagine the huge PITA its going to be if it doesn't. For those who ordered one can you post a guide/pictures when you install it? I'm curious about this and if it works I know a lot of people will want the white one.
I'm curious if it's actually just the blue one labeled black.
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I'm curious if it's actually just the blue one labeled black.
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If it is indeed black then it's not an OEM part. I wonder how the quality would be in that case.
I fully expect to get a blue one, but for $10 shipped its worth trying.
I ordered a black one when they first popped up on ebay. I'll update with pics and info when it gets here. I just plan on using it as a template to see about making alternate material backs so if it's black or actually blue and listed wrong it doesn't matter to me.
Looks like they raised the price. I'll wait to see results. My back has a few weird scuff/wear marks and I'd pay $10 to get a new one to have on hand. They seems like they'd be very easy to replace.
I think it would be awesome if it turned out to be black soft touch even though that isn't original. If the quality was good anyway...
Edit - I see the black is $10 and the white is $15.
With sprint only offering the midnight blue version, I wanted the white version. I would be interested to see how a midnight blue with one of these white backs look.
I bought a black back for 10$.
I'll give it a try.
This + a crashguard bumper + a screen protector
It's all it takes to cover the entire phone
Mine shipped so it should be here in 2 weeks or so. Shipping from China is always slow.
Im interested to see how this turns out.
I'll be getting a few of these. Maybe they're knockoffs, but if they fit the device, they could be used as custom backplates. I'm thinking of using spray paint or something, to create a nice, unique backplate.
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I'll be getting a few of these. Maybe they're knockoffs, but if they fit the device, they could be used as custom backplates. I'm thinking of using spray paint or something, to create a nice, unique backplate.
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I would be interested in making a digital camo backplate. Sounds like a cool project. Maybe even hydro dip it.
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I purchased mine here on the 1st of December: ebay.com/itm/251723199982
Expected arrival is the 6th-15th of December.
Will update with pictures and quality once it arrives.
This is a very beautifull case. I think is over price at $20 but been a official samsung case and lower than last year cover case ($35) i think is worth it if u really want a miniman look no case like cover and keep ur device beautifull look.
I had the case for 2 days. Very happy with it and no scratches yet. The color is a very orchard grey like which maches perfect with all the phone colors avail. Snap easily and very tight fit. All cut outs are in perfect position. Not much grip since is plastic.
EDIT: HERE IS A REVIEW I FOUND. VERY BEAUTIFULL MINIMALISTIC CASE
https://youtu.be/rJXN9TwOU3I
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What is the part number?
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I ordered the same one today from Amazon.
Is there an overhanging lip on the top and bottom that prevents the screen from touching if laid face-down?
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I ordered the same one today from Amazon.
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Looks blue is only available for prime. What color did you get? Is silver actually clear? I have a black S8 not sure if the colors of the covers are that much different. I got a 30% off accessories from Samsung so I might use that but stupid me didn't pre-order so I might get that and a VR or just wait on the VR.
Part # EF-QG950CSEGUS
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Is there an overhanging lip on the top and bottom that prevents the screen from touching if laid face-down?
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Yeah it has a lip to be facedown without touching the screen
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Looks blue is only available for prime. What color did you get? Is silver actually clear? I have a black S8 not sure if the colors of the covers are that much different. I got a 30% off accessories from Samsung so I might use that but stupid me didn't pre-order so I might get that and a VR or just wait on the VR.
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Is transparent dark grey. Looks like the back of the orchard grey version. Nowhere near blue. Still going strong. No scratch yet. which is what worries me about plastic hard cover case.
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Is transparent dark grey. Looks like the back of the orchard grey version. Nowhere near blue. Still going strong. No scratch yet. which is what worries me about plastic hard cover case.
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Well it better be going strong you probably just got it. hehe You probably could put maybe some clear tape or screen protector to prevent scratches. The Samsung clear covers are the only ones I buy. At times buy a cheap more bulky case to use when I'm golfing and drinking. I wonder if any stores have the cases in stock. I didn't see any at T-Mobile.
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Looks blue is only available for prime. What color did you get? Is silver actually clear? I have a black S8 not sure if the colors of the covers are that much different. I got a 30% off accessories from Samsung so I might use that but stupid me didn't pre-order so I might get that and a VR or just wait on the VR.
Part # EF-QG950CSEGUS
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I ordered the orchid gray color and it wasn't prime so I have to wait a little longer.
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I ordered the orchid gray color and it wasn't prime so I have to wait a little longer.
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I can't make up my mind between the orchid gray or silver. I didn't care for the orchid gray kind of makes the back look purple or maybe just the lighting in the picture. I've always got the silver and it makes the phone pop a tad more. imo Just a personal preference thing.
Is this a hard case?
Looks like the original Samsung clear cover.
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Is this a hard case?
Looks like the original Samsung clear cover.
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Plastic... Samsung has 4 colors. Black, blue, silver and orchid gray (picture in OP).
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Well it better be going strong you probably just got it. hehe You probably could put maybe some clear tape or screen protector to prevent scratches. The Samsung clear covers are the only ones I buy. At times buy a cheap more bulky case to use when I'm golfing and drinking. I wonder if any stores have the cases in stock. I didn't see any at T-Mobile.
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U should definitly look around in tmobile cause thats was where i got it. They had like 10 availa. All other official samsung case were also avail. I was actuallu surprise for the $20 price tag since samsung has been way overprices on this cover. Always $35-$40
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Is this a hard case?
Looks like the original Samsung clear cover.
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Yeah is hard plastic thin case (not tpu? Official samsung clear cover case for s8 which looks different from their older models on the s7 or s6.
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U should definitly look around in tmobile cause thats was where i got it. They had like 10 availa. All other official samsung case were also avail. I was actuallu surprise for the $20 price tag since samsung has been way overprices on this cover. Always $35-$40
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Ok I'll check the T-Mobile store again. Thanks
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I got mine at Fry's. Love it and others that see it love it as well. They assume I'm not using a case.
I'm waiting for damn Samsung to get them in stock. I should get it for $13 with 30% email code and saying $18.50 on sale.
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I'm waiting for damn Samsung to get them in stock. I should get it for $13 with 30% email code and saying $18.50 on sale.
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Go to tmobile buy it for $20, use it. When u get urs from samsung return the tmobile version to the store.
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Go to tmobile buy it for $20, use it. When u get urs from samsung return the tmobile version to the store.
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I was going to do that but as of yesterday one T-Mobile store still didn't have it. I'll try another tomorrow.
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I was going to do that but as of yesterday one T-Mobile store still didn't have it. I'll try another tomorrow.
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Try going to a corporate store. Thats were most tmonile have it. But i bet alot of them are sold out. I was the first one in on launch day and they offer me like 5 cases. Screen protectors, usb type c, charger, battery backup, s3 watch etc. I must have said no like 20 times.
I could imagine pushing accesories to buyers they would run out of inventory pretty quick.