[Q] how to tell if a strap is genuine? - Samsung Gear S

Hey ,
bought the gray strap in ebay here (although it's mocha color)
just received it today.
And it feels a lot different from the strap that came with the watch (I have the white one).
the texture is completely different , the mocha strap is a lot stiffer.
also attached pictures of the package.
question is , how can I tell if it's original or not?
Thanks

rotman253 said:
Hey ,
bought the gray strap in ebay here (although it's mocha color)
just received it today.
And it feels a lot different from the strap that came with the watch (I have the white one).
the texture is completely different , the mocha strap is a lot stiffer.
also attached pictures of the package.
question is , how can I tell if it's original or not?
Thanks
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everything samsung that is white feels weird. Even their phone covers, my wife and I have the edge and I have a black cover while she got the white. both genuine samsung but the white is way more plastic feeling, same for the other phones. considering that theres like zero alternatives for bands and samsung is always out of stock, if it fits then roll with it.
nice find though, thats the cheapest Ive seen including shipping, may have to pick one up for myself.

cipherswitch said:
everything samsung that is white feels weird. Even their phone covers, my wife and I have the edge and I have a black cover while she got the white. both genuine samsung but the white is way more plastic feeling, same for the other phones. considering that theres like zero alternatives for bands and samsung is always out of stock, if it fits then roll with it.
nice find though, thats the cheapest Ive seen including shipping, may have to pick one up for myself.
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in my case , the white feels nicer and like it's made from high quality material.
the mocha feels like harder cheap plastic

the seller response
Got a response from my seller who talked to Samsung. this is pretty much satisfying :
Regarding your question, I asked Samsung technician in Samsung Service in Korea and he said that Samsung uses different raw materials to make good color/ shape of each strap as follows.
A. Material of “White strap” is fluoro rubber.
B. Materials of “Gray strap” are urethane and silicon.
There are big difference of materials, consisting of white strap and gray strap. That’s why you feel difference.
There are 5 different strap colors from Samsung.
White strap is a lot smoother and flexible than other colors such as Gray, Black, Blue and Red strap.

another official reply from Samsung :
Unfortunately, there's not a code or anything that you could check on replacement bands for this device to ensure authenticity. We do recommend purchasing from official Samsung retail places to be sure you're purchasing original accessories. However, I can tell you that some of the different colors do have a different feel to them than others. The white straps are softer/more pliable
hope I helped someone somewhere.

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Cases - Do we know for sure if International version will work?

I am on the prowl for a case for my upcoming Samsung Note. I am having difficulty finding (of course) any cases that are made specifically for the AT&T Version.
Do we have any confirmation that the International Version and the AT&T LTE Version are in anyway different? Mic Placement, Etc?
What are all of you buying for a case?
I bought a case from Amazon for 5 bucks for international note. If it doesn't work then I am out only 5 bucks.
Sent from the SuperStreak! ;-)
Best Buy giving away free case!!
I got a free case from Best Buy for Preordering my Note from them and then they gave me $50 bucks!
CradleRob said:
I am on the prowl for a case for my upcoming Samsung Note. I am having difficulty finding (of course) any cases that are made specifically for the AT&T Version.
Do we have any confirmation that the International Version and the AT&T LTE Version are in anyway different? Mic Placement, Etc?
What are all of you buying for a case?
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From what I understand, device dimensions are the same, but no one has yet been able to say whether or not MIC placement is identical.
From the pics i have seen the Mic looks like it is in the same place but not sure about the 3 mm jack
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
I emailed SGP and one other case manufacturer to see if they are the exact same.
The microphone thing worries me
Edit: just compared two back shot pictures of the note. One international and one AT&T. The 3.5mm jack is in the same position.
i ordered an aluminum bumper from ebay. it should be here soon. ill update everyone when i get my note!
for aluminum bumpers, i dont see a problem with mic placement. or the 3mm jack. you can just mod them easily.
anyway, speck a couple of cases out. i have used the candyshells on my iphone for about 2 years now and have dropped it about a billion times. the phone is in good condition still so they work good!
cimotech said:
As far as we have been told, the International and 4G LTE versions are identical in shape. The internals and weight are different, but cosmetically, they are almost identical. The only noticeable difference is the home button. The international version has a physical click home button but the AT&T version has a capacitance home button. This does not effect the cases shape. You can see images of the case we will have in stock (later this week) here:
Amazon ASIN: B0075WQ118 (introductory sale price of $4.95)
You should expect to see other colors (White, Clear, Blue, Red, Purple) in this style online in a matter of days. The Gloss and Matte versions will follow later next week. Let me know if you have any questions about this case.
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Thanks...I see your case shows the AT&T Version with the capacitive buttons....guess that means your case should fit like a glove. I went ahead and ordered the white one figuring that if I didn't like it...i'd only be out 8 bucks.
On another note...(no pun intended).. I currently have an IPhone 4s and use a Credit card case like the one in the attached images... Since I've been an Iphone user since the very first one, I'm having difficulty finding decent cases for other phones (IE...Note).
Are there any cases like this out there for the Note?
TIA!
What are the holes on the bottom right of the phone? It is located on the backside of the phone directly across the speaker phone. I see some cases for the N7000 having the slots opened for it and some just covers it. Also most pictures of the International Galaxy Note does not have the holes there.. is this ATT only?
Thank you for clarifying that. Makes more sense, now I can shop with ease.
Cimo, thanks for the info. About to order this case right now.
Real quick, I don't suppose if you know if this will work with ProClip's vehicle mount for the note? I know they don't have much room for give so I was planning on going with no case on the phone . . . but I like the looks of this case and the deal is pretty hard to beat.
I just bought this one from Elago.
http://www.amazon.com/elago-Slim-Ca..._1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1328640739&sr=1-3
I always used Elago with my iPhone 4. They're not the best at protection, but they're the thinnest short of a decal skin. For me, that's the most important thing on a big phone.
I bought the white, because I have the white note, but maybe I'll buy another color too later, or return the white. Hope it's not that tight, like the Amazon reviewer implies, but I don't plan on removing it ever.
This one seems to be thin enough too: http://www.amazon.com/elago-Handmad..._1_9?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1328640739&sr=1-9
I was thinking about getting the SGP because it covers the power and volume buttons.
http://www.amazon.com/SGP-Samsung-G...XD94/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328645558&sr=8-1
They also have a padded thinner case like the one mentioned above but it is quite expensive. I really want to get a aluminum bumper but $50+ seems too much for protection that don't even cover the rear.
vietpunk916 said:
I was thinking about getting the SGP because it covers the power and volume buttons.
http://www.amazon.com/SGP-Samsung-G...XD94/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328645558&sr=8-1
They also have a padded thinner case like the one mentioned above but it is quite expensive. I really want to get a aluminum bumper but $50+ seems too much for protection that don't even cover the rear.
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I see some on eBay for $30
Sent from my Apple Newton MessagePad 2100
Looking into buying the SGP ultra thin case on Amazon. $25 w/ free shipping
how difficult is it to take these cases/covers off of the Note? (so i can change the sd card or battery)
so international Note accessories work well on ATT note,any pics?
For Seidio Fans
Seidio has a place holder up for the Galaxy Note! Won't be long now before the cases come out. I wonder if they will include a holster for the surface case?
cimotech said:
Our Gloss TPU and S-Line TPU cases for the Galaxy Note for AT&T are now in stock and ready to ship. The Matte TPU cases are expected next week. Let me know what you think:
Gloss - Black - White
S-Line - Black - White - Clear - Red - Blue - Purple
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Thanks for the info. I have a few questions:
Will a screen protector come with each of those cases?
I noticed the purple S-Line link doesn't go to product page.....But will you guys still be selling it in that color?
And finally, does the Gloss and S-Line cases both feel about the same?
EDIT: Nevermind. I scrolled through your product pages and was able to find that purple case.
Here is mine. Just received it today. It's a G4-slim fit. It's a hard case that is super thin and has a rubbery non -slip feel to it.
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Official White Cover

Does anyone know where one is available from for the Lumia 800?
I seen a pic on Amazon but they do not seem have have listed the product
amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005WU1NWM/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&psc=1
Are there any alternatives that are the same as the original?
Soft rubber case which hugs the phone not a clip on one, and ideally one that does not look cheap and tacky.
Thanks
my local phones 4 u sell them in my area (reading town centre).
i bought a light blue one there - they seem to be the official nokia ones, too.
Phones4u indeed do have the cover but they only sell it with the phone as part of an accessory pack.
After speaking to one of the guys it seems they will get the Official white case this or next week and it will be on sale separately for £8.99.
Will pop in next week to purchase one.
I just wonder why the heck it didn't come with the phone. They give you a black one instead. Really??
Yup I got the black one given I think everyone pretty much got the black standard one that came in the box. Phones4U were giving out a special accessory pack which contained a white version of the Original case.
Not in the mood to go out and buy a white Lumia and I really like the official soft rubber case as oppose to the cheap knock offs you can buy anywhere else so I though I would go and hunt for one.
I want a red one. I'm also curious if the models listed on amazon.com are oem like the case it came with.
If they're labelled as CC-1031, then they're OEM.
I would love the original cover in a white.
How many official colors are there? I only ask because I've seen a RED and a MAGENTA(pink) I don't know if they are different because the ebay auction says RED and it looks red but that could just be a bad pic.
Official to my knowledge, and correct me if I am wrong:
BLACK
CYAN
MAGENTA(pink)
LIME GREEN
Is that all of them?
http://europe.nokia.com/find-produc.../nokia-soft-cover-cc-1031-for-nokia-lumia-800
theLofD said:
http://europe.nokia.com/find-produc.../nokia-soft-cover-cc-1031-for-nokia-lumia-800
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red is new white?
Seems Phones4U keep telling misleading information.
I went in to purchase it again and was told that it explicitly is only sold with the phone and is not available for purchase separately.
Kinda Sucks that they seem to have a monopoly on the Official White Case from Nokia. I am unable to find the White case from anywhere else at all after scouring the internet for weeks.
I work in Phones4U, there is no official white case, the white Lumia ships with a black case.
I asked the Nokia rep why this is and he told me it's because when he was carrying the white N9 with a white case it got so grotty, just didn't look nice.
We sell an unofficial white case, but it isn't as nice as the cases that ship with the handsets.
Ah thanks for clearing it up, the rep i spoke with was certain it was an official white case and not a 3rd party one. Already have the standard black one that came with the phone its nice but really looking for a white one with the same quality, look and feel.
sykej said:
I work in Phones4U, there is no official white case, the white Lumia ships with a black case.
I asked the Nokia rep why this is and he told me it's because when he was carrying the white N9 with a white case it got so grotty, just didn't look nice.
We sell an unofficial white case, but it isn't as nice as the cases that ship with the handsets.
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I figured that would happen but I want it anyways lol. Probably look like a white mac keyboard after a few months of heavy use but so what.
Found an official white case by Nokia. Nokia-CP-017N
http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/...urce=0&searchtype=allproducts&urlrefer=search
Seems it does Hug the phone and is not one of those horrible Clip on cases
That's not an official case.
Play.com have the manufacturer as Nokia.
Noveed said:
Play.com have the manufacturer as Nokia.
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That has to be a lie. Look at the fitment on the back, doesn't even line up properly. This looks like the run of the mill rubbery, get stuck on your pants, collect a lot of lint and dirt type of ebay case.
Indeed.
First off, the official covers are not made of silicon, secondly, the official covers do not allow access to the SIM tray.
Thirdly, if you Google that part number, you can find pictures of the packaging which show is as 'made for Nokia'.
Rusty! said:
Indeed.
First off, the official covers are not made of silicon, secondly, the official covers do not allow access to the SIM tray.
Thirdly, if you Google that part number, you can find pictures of the packaging which show is as 'made for Nokia'.
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First post here (I think), but I just had to poke my head in, as I'm really confused about this.
I got my Lumia 800 about 3 months back, and in the box was a cyan (well, I alway saw it more of a light blue, cyan's brighter. But that's my inner interior decorator talking) case. I also got the official accessory pack with the white case, and 'Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-111' in it.
Now, my cyan case that came in the phone's box, DOES allow access to the SIM tray. Which is a bit annoying as sometimes I catch it when opening the charging port. And so does the white one.
Not sure how you can tell what's silicone and what's not, but on the accessory box, it says 'white silicone case'. The cyan one feels the same material, so I assume that's silicone as well.
So the white one on Play could quite possibly be an official one, as it looks identical to the one I have at first glance.

Nexus 9 White - Soft-touch or slippery matte?

I remember holding the Nexus 5 for the first time and was disappointment that it was not the same soft-touch/grippy texture that was on the Black version.
Does anyone know that this will be the case as well with the Nexus 9?
I love the look of the white one, but not if it doesn't have the grippy soft-touch texture.
I am also wondering this. Perhaps one of the hands on reviews in other languages mentioned something?
I am super interested to know this as well.
I got bit on the N5.
What I have heard that yes it grips nicely, and if you have large hands you can operate with one hand!
Proof is in the pudding.
MRobbo80 said:
What I have heard that yes it grips nicely, and if you have large hands you can operate with one hand!
Proof is in the pudding.
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That's more to do with the width, weight, and shape of the tablet. That doesn't really describe the texture of the tablet.
This something you can't tell from pictures or videos. There is a video of the vietnamese one that does mention texture, but thats the black one. I'm asking about the white one.
I think it'll be the same. What bothers me is that Nexus devices are never fully white so I preordered the black one
Got the white, always had black devices apart from my note 3
Well i found the answer to my own question in this article:
http://gizmodo.com/nexus-9-hands-on-androids-ipad-air-is-a-looker-not-a-1649988586
" I particularly like the way the white version feels in my hands, which has a less-fingerprint prone matte coating than the black version (at the expense of oh-so-slightly less grip)"
Google is actually playing a trick. You see you can wait two months and order the "Sand" one, or you can order the white one now and it'll look just like the Sand one in two months.
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AntiCato said:
Google is actually playing a trick. You see you can wait two months and order the "Sand" one, or you can order the white one now and it'll look just like the Sand one in two months.
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That's only if its got a white soft-touch rubber on the back which it won't according to all the hands-on reviews so far.

[Video Guide] Updated [12/20] Skin Guide , Comparison (dbrand, SlickWraps)

While there are two distinct OP's regarding skins in this section, there is not set place to see pictures of then without scrolling through 100's of pages to find them.
What I have below is a consolidated picture OP of the skins that I have and future skins to make choosing which skin you want easier. So far I have tried dbrand and Slick Wraps skins for my Nexus 6 and I will write my thoughts of both companies down below as well. I am a bit of an accessories hoarder when it comes to my phones so I'm happy to share more about each one with the forum. I will be buying more skins and updating my OP when I get them with plenty of pictures, don't be afraid to ask for more pictures because I have a plethora of them.
dbrand: dbrand.comdbrand.com
I have been ordering from dbrand for a while now, and I enjoy their skins. They have a nice amount of customization when it comes to phones especially the Nexus line. dbrand offers accents, back skins as well as front skins and you can order them in any arrangement that you choose. Their skins are made with 3M vinyl which means the material is the best quality they can use for skins. The color choices that dbrand offers are fairly standard, but not near as large as some other companies out there. The company ships from Canada which means you can expect the delivery time in the US to be 1-2 weeks. I've had orders take much longer than that (30+ days) but that is not normal and it is caused by USPS's slow movement. The cut of dbrand's skins is very precise leaving you with a virtually edge to edge fit. If you install the skin correctly you will have a fantastic looking device that is sure to attract many looks. I have people ask me if my phone was custom made and how did you get that back etc... with many of the skins that I have used including SW.
SlickWraps (SW): slickwraps.com
Initially I had some issues with SW not sending out shipping emails when I first purchased my Nexus skins. SW rep on the forum (usually Weston, but there are others who use the account) was nice enough to fix everything for me. I then ran into an issue with USPS delivering my package to the wrong address (the correct one was on there) but thats not SW's fault. They shipping my order out swiftly, and it arrived in about 5 days which is great compared to dbrand. SW also uses 3M vinyl which as mentioned above is the best material for skins. They also have custom colors made by 3M for them and a couple of other companies. Their color selection is superior to any other company so far, and they offer the Motorola "M" cutout on their Nexus 6 skins. Some people may like this while others may not (I personally like it). SW makes back skins, frame skins, and front skins which can give you a nice 360 degree coverage on your phone. SW also has a "goof" policy which states that SW will replace your skin if you "goof" up the install. This is great for those of us that aren't the best at installing skins or are new to it and make a mistake. Their skins fit is identical to dbrand in my experience so you don't have to worry about which one fits better. It's a matter of preference and what color/style of skin you want to buy. It should also be noted that SW does accept custom orders for skins. I ordered some without the Motorola "M" cutout and and another with just the Nexus "X". If you are on the edge between the two companies the option to have your skin customized should aide with that decision. If you contact Slickwraps (send Weston a message) with your order # and request he will do his best to accommodate you. I will post pictures of the "custom" ones I ordered below in addition to the regular skins.
I recommend both companies skins based on my experiences, and I hope this guide helps you decide what is better for you.
Carbon Fiber:
The texture is very subtle on this skin and it provides more grip than the stock plastic back. The look is unmistakably carbon fiber, but we know the skin is made out of vinyl. The skin itself is moderately reflective while maintaining the nice style of carbon fiber.
Red (dbrand)
Black (dbrand)
Blue (dbrand)
Green (SW)
Metal:
The texture of this is very similar to raw steel or aluminum with lines/ridges running along the vinyl. The feel is very slightly "ribbed" and is slightly more slippery than the carbon skins above. The skin is moderately reflective depending on which color you get. Each color has a "metal" like undertone if you look at it in the correct lighting.
Silver Titanium (dbrand)
Black Titanium
Leather:
This skin has a very nice leather look to it. There are a couple different styles of texturing as far as the leather look goes. I have the brown leather one pictured below for reference . The skin is not very reflective at all and has the most grip out of all of the textures. The feel is soft and very close to synthetic leather. My wife described it as a "snakeskin texture" and was quite impressed by it.
Brown (SW)
White "Alligator" (SW)
Color:
The "color" skins are exactly that, different colors without having any real texture. The skins have a low reflectiveness and are generally smooth with a very subtle texturing. Their texture is almost identical to the "matte" skins. There isn't much else to say about these, but note that they are more "grippy" than the factory back. These skins don't attract or show fingerprints from what I have seen.
Blue (dbrand)
Matte:
The matte skins are an almost identical texture to the color series which means they are generally very smooth. As the name suggests the skin is indeed "matte" with virtually no reflectiveness to it. The skins is quite "slippery" but it still has more grip that the phone without one.
Update: Other users have reported that they don't have any issues with fingerprints showing up. The fingerprints and oil issue may just be my hands, however I will see if other members experience the same thing that I did. As always everyone's experience can vary based on how "oily" their hands are naturally.
Black (dbrand)
Here are some quick guides that I made on installing and removing the vinyl skins:
Removal (Slickwraps)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueAoROEB_tY
Installation (Slickwraps)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_DXoYgpLEs
Installation of the dbrand front skin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coyWtBvN2WQ&feature=youtu.be
Installation of the SlickWraps side skin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNjjziStkNo&feature=youtu.be
MODS:
Off topic discussion is allowed to an extent, but I do not want any "x company is better than y" or bashing in my OP. Personal experiences are okay as long as they follow the forums rules and don't "bash" any company in a manner which could be taken the wrong way.
Please be respectful of your fellow forums members and don't start any arguing in my OP or you will be reported. There is too much OT arguing on here lately and thats not what this forum is for. Remember we are all here to help each other
All of the Skins that I currently have together:
new pictures are in a post down below due the restriction of 60 images per post with the 'img' tag.(See post #4)
Update [12/20]
I will add/revise to this OP even though I no longer own a Nexus 6 (moved on to the 6P). I still have a fair amount of skins, and will gladly answer any questions regarding any of the ones in this OP or in general.
I've used multiple skins from both companies on my nexus 5 and i found both had pros and cons.
Here are my experiences.
dbrand:
Pros - great price, modular purchasing, quick delivery, great textures, thick vinyl (feels quality and durable) . good side parts.
Cons - my nexus just didn't want to align with the cut outs. Glue seeped from the sides and had to be trimmed otherwise a thick, white edge would be visible
Slickwraps:
Pros - for my nexus, a more accurate cutting, no seepage (except on one design which I got a free replacement for), great customer service
Cons - felt less textured and thinner. Didn't like how the sides fit as much.
These are my personal experiences with my nexus 5. They will differ to those of others.
Overall I've enjoyed using both and wouldn't hesitate to recommend either company. They're both really good at what they do. I've had both, I'll have both again.
Pilz said:
While there are two distinct OP's regarding skins in this section, there is not set place to see pictures of then without scrolling through 100's of pages to find them.
What I have below is a consolidated picture OP of the skins that I have and future skins to make choosing which skin you want easier. So far I have tried dbrand and Slick Wraps skins for my Nexus 6 and I will write my thoughts of both companies down below as well. I am a bit of an accessories hoarder when it comes to my phones so I'm happy to share more about each one with the forum. I will be buying more skins and updating my OP when I get them with plenty of pictures, don't be afraid to ask for more pictures because I have a plethora of them.
dbrand: dbrand.comdbrand.com
I have been ordering from dbrand for a while now, and I enjoy their skins. They have a nice amount of customization when it comes to phones especially the Nexus line. dbrand offers accents, back skins as well as front skins and you can order them in any arrangement that you choose. Their skins are made with 3M vinyl which means the material is the best quality they can use for skins. The color choices that dbrand offers are fairly standard, but not near as large as some other companies out there. The company ships from Canada which means you can expect the delivery time in the US to be 1-2 weeks. I've had orders take much longer than that (30+ days) but that is not normal and it is caused by USPS's slow movement. The cut of dbrand's skins is very precise leaving you with a virtually edge to edge fit. If you install the skin correctly you will have a fantastic looking device that is sure to attract many looks. I have people ask me if my phone was custom made and how did you get that back etc... with many of the skins that I have used including SW.
SlickWraps (SW): slickwraps.com
Initially I had some issues with SW not sending out shipping emails when I first purchased my Nexus skins. SW rep on the forum (usually Weston, but there are others who use the account) was nice enough to fix everything for me. I then ran into an issue with USPS delivering my package to the wrong address (the correct one was on there) but thats not SW's fault. They shipping my order out swiftly, and it arrived in about 5 days which is great compared to dbrand. SW also uses 3M vinyl which as mentioned above is the best material for skins. They also have custom colors made by 3M for them and a couple of other companies. Their color selection is superior to any other company so far, and they offer the Motorola "M" cutout on their Nexus 6 skins. Some people may like this while others may not (I personally like it). SW makes back skins, frame skins, and front skins which can give you a nice 360 degree coverage on your phone. SW also has a "goof" policy which states that SW will replace your skin if you "goof" up the install. This is great for those of us that aren't the best at installing skins or are new to it and make a mistake. Their skins fit is identical to dbrand in my experience so you don't have to worry about which one fits better. It's a matter of preference and what color/style of skin you want to buy.
I recommend both companies skins based on my experiences, and I hope this guide helps you decide what is better for you.
Coming soon:
Purple Carbon (SW)
Alligator White Leather (SW)
Edit: Pictures fixed!
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Thanks for these!!! I'm curious, do you switch your skins often? Do they remove fairly easily and put back on the backing for later use? Or is it a one and done type thing. I'm looking at buying a few of these and have never used either company before. Thanks again!
Green Only "X" cutout (SW)
Purple (SW)
Orange no cutouts (SW)
Silver (SW)
Natural Series
There are a variety of "skins" in the natural series ranging from real cork to Horween Leather. I have the Bamboo posted below and soon I will have the leather ones. The bamboo is exactly that, bamboo. It is smooth as you would expect but you can still feel the grain which gives it a nice subtle texture. There is not real "grip" with the real bamboo, but lets be honest we buy the bamboo for how it looks. The bamboo is thicker than the standard skin so be careful when you buy it because not all cases may work. It does work with the Spigen Ultra Hybrid but it makes the screen virtually flush with the case. The bamboo is about as thick as a tempered glass screen protector and its flexible enough to curve with the phone. The adhesive works really well on the phone and is much stronger than the standard ones. To sum it up you won't be disappointed with the bamboo!
Real Horween Leather:
The Horween leather "skins" if you call them that are excellent quality. They look feel and even smell as good as you would expect leather to. SlickWraps uses the same leather as the Moto X 2014 so you know that its quality leather. I currently have the Dark Brown (football will be here Friday 2/13) and I could not be happier. The leather can be installed instead of the factory back which allows it to sit flush with the frame to give you that "factory fresh" OEM look. These are the best hands down "skin" you can buy at the moment. The leather will give you a huge amount of grip compared to the stock OEM back plate not to mention the nice look it provides. The leather itself is thicker than a standard skin as you would expect and comes in close to the bamboo's thickness. Using a case over the leather will be hard without using it as a replacement back. I also had a piece custom cut to fit the back of my Spigen Ultra Hybrid case so that I can have more grip than the slippery clear PC back it has. Overall you cannot go wrong with Horween leather and if you want a unique phone use it as a back replacement its a simple process. There is a guide here on XDA by another member showing the process (I did it and it took ~15 minutes from start to finish)
Dark Brown Horween Leather:
(I "aged" my leather on my phone so it looked more broken in because leather looks better when it gets used )
Camera Accent and Motorola "M" are from dbrand
Bamboo:
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woah I don't even like green color that much but daaang! this green looks awesome on the phone!
thanks for the pics !
th3xeroeagle said:
woah I don't even like green color that much but daaang! this green looks awesome on the phone!
thanks for the pics !
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Its brighter than I imagined, but it looks awesome with the blue supcase and blue camera accent. Its going to be my DD for a while.
I've has issues with slicks wraps and won't ever purchase from them again. I made a comment on a dbrand Facebook post about the crap slick starts on XDA. Slickwrapa went on my Facebook and found my company and wrote in to all the officers of my company stating I was harassing them. They even went as far to screen shot my facebook comments and demand my work change our internet policy. I'm an honest buyer and give honest reviews. But I can not believe the amount of effort they went through to track me down and treaten my place of work for something I posted on Facebook on the weekend.
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I've has issues with slicks wraps and won't ever purchase from them again. I made a comment on a dbrand Facebook post about the crap slick starts on XDA. Slickwrapa went on my Facebook and found my company and wrote in to all the officers of my company stating I was harassing them. They even went as far to screen shot my facebook comments and demand my work change our internet policy. I'm an honest buyer and give honest reviews. But I can not believe the amount of effort they went through to track me down and treaten my place of work for something I posted on Facebook on the weekend.
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That is rather unfortunate I never use my social media accounts for anything other than connecting with friends and family. I also don't have my real name on there for privacy reasons I keep it minimal and my friends know this. I'm sorry to hear about that, I believe I read about your experience on the 'posts to page' section on FB. I would not tolerate someone harassing me because what you do outside of work is your business not your companies. It's not my business to comment on these thing, but I hope that you can get this sorted out.
Now that I'm sufficiently of topic I wanted to say that I'm going to get some more dbrand skins as well. I was thinking about matte white and maybe another color series one. Does anyone have recommendations or want to see any in particular?
I'm rather found of the titanium skin on the blue nexus. I'll post some pictures soon.
1SiK1500 said:
I'm rather found of the titanium skin on the blue nexus. I'll post some pictures soon.
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That was my favorite skin but I only had it on my phone for a short time because of a RMA. My Nexus is now the cloud white color so that's why I have both colors pictured above. The leather looks nice too on the CW Nexus. I'll see how the purple one turns out when it arrives.
Edit: I'll update you guys when I get a shipping notice from SW for my purple CF and white leather skins.
SW skins seek be here by Friday. Look for pictures then, I will update the OP.
Pilz said:
SW skins seek be here by Friday. Look for pictures then, I will update the OP.
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Pilz.
Superb work chap. I actually spend days scouring both the DB and SW thread for pictures. Living in the U.K things get slightly inconvenient when importing products over from the states.
Just before you started this thread I ended up placing an order for a couple of skins from SW mainly because I liked the way Weston conducts himself on here.
Seeing your old MB on a titanium looks lovely. This will be the first I install. How did you find it in terms of fingerprinting?
Also how would you say these types of skins would fair against repeatedly placing and removing from a leather pouch?
Regards
S
ShahV said:
Pilz.
Superb work chap. I actually spend days scouring both the DB and SW thread for pictures. Living in the U.K things get slightly inconvenient when importing products over from the states.
Just before you started this thread I ended up placing an order for a couple of skins from SW mainly because I liked the way Weston conducts himself on here.
Seeing your old MB on a titanium looks lovely. This will be the first I install. How did you find it in terms of fingerprinting?
Also how would you say these types of skins would fair against repeatedly placing and removing from a leather pouch?
Regards
S
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Thank you for the kind words!
The MB and titanium skin was my favorite set up until I got the cloud white Nexus.
The only one that attracted fingerprints was the matte black, all of the other ones were great at no shoeing finger prints.
I think all of the skins would be fine in s leather pouch with the exception of the 'leather' skin. My only concern with the leather style skin is the amount of grip it had compared to the other skins. It has a softer feel to it which over time could wear from going into and out if a pouch. I've never had any skin start to peel on me and I had the same skin on one of my G3's for 4-5months.
I use a case on my phone and I also have a pouch (not a leather one) and even with the constant changing of cases I haven't had any issues. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask away. I just started my spring semester so I will do my best to respond in a timely manner, but engineering work gets very time consuming.
This is really making me want a leather one. I may have to pull the trigger on it
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iomthd said:
This is really making me want a leather one. I may have to pull the trigger on it
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If you aren't sure my white one is coming by Friday (alligator texture) and I could post more pictures of my brown leather one. It has a nice feel and the most grip out of all the textures. I think the wood skins are a close second, but I don't have on currently. I might get the mahogany or teak in the future.
I am open to suggestions for skins if anyone wants to see one in particular I will consider it for my next order.
Great points. Here are my thoughts on the 2 brands as I've had both for the Nexus 6. I did note that the Nexus logo on the dbrand is a little wider than the one on the slickwraps. Other from that, I prefer the M logo versus the filled or exposed circle. I feel like the exposed circle breaks the lines, but the filled one leaves a big empty gap that looks a little off. On the other hand, I like the M logo, but the edge of the middle of the M is sharp and has me worried that it may eventually peel. time should tell.
dbrand
Pros:
- Great customer service! My initial order went missing over 15 days. I emailed them about it, and they immediately sent out replacement ones.
- More customization options on the site in regards to the Nexus logo and the circle.
- Website allows you to see what it will look like with the color phone you have and not covering the sides
Cons:
- Shipping to me is terrible. the replacement order that they sent me? I'm still waiting on it. And it's been close to a month. I actually ordered more of them because of the great customer service. So I have 2 seperate orders that were shipped on 12/12 that I have yet to receive.
slickwraps
Pros:
- Colors! Tons of selection of colors and styles. I'm in CF heaven right now
- More coverage. If you want to cover the sides, you have the option. slickwraps seems to do a good job of offering coverage of the sides and corners. I noticed this on the iPhone 6 as well, where the wrap goes completely around the corners
- Shipping is fast and free. I chose the slowest/free method, and I received mine in about a week. (I was away at CES, so I don't know exactly when it arrived.) Compared to paying $3 for shipping, it taking a month now....
Cons:
- Website experience isn't as good. Not sure if it's my computer or not, but using Chrome, I can't hit the devices button. So I can never get to the nexus 6 page without googling it. Works fine in IE. Also, when I select Back Only, I wish it would show the back only. This would give me a better idea of what it will like.
Overall, I started out using dbrand since they had great customer service, and they were the first to have N6 wraps available. However, I may still with slickwraps for now since they have the M logo cutout (which I prefer,) and shipping to me is a lot quicker and free. Both have excellent products and I don't think you can go wrong with either one.
The purple CF and white leather (alligator texture) arrived today. Pictures will be up soon
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The purple CF and white leather (alligator texture) arrived today. Pictures will be up soon
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USPS is on the ball yet again.
You ordered this Monday?
Free Shipping to USA is pretty badass.
Weston
Slickwraps.com
slickwraps said:
USPS is on the ball yet again.
You ordered this Monday?
Free Shipping to USA is pretty badass.
Weston
Slickwraps.com
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Yes I believe so, and USPS actually put my mail in the right mailbox this time!
I updated the OP with new pictures. I will take better ones when its daylight tomorrow if I get some free time.
I have Orange CF and another Green CF coming from SW with some changes check back for pictures and updates.

Is there something like a dbrand available for the Rose Gold Le Max 2?

I'm thinking about purchasing it but tbh the rose gold seems so pink... I dont really want to look at a pink phone constantly.
Do you have any solutions or just dont buy then?
It honestly doesn't look that pink in most lights. The pink is quite subtle (much less pink than the rose gold iPhone), more of a pink champagne gold. I thought I would hate it, and bought a dark leather MOFI (Chinese case brand) back cover to hide it. I do use that case a fair bit as it gives good grip and makes the back flat and protects the camera bump, but I also use a Luphie aluminium bumper in the same rose gold as the phone. This shows off the phone's colour, and I find I actually prefer it like that than with the back cover on. Have had quite a few compliments on the phone's style and colour too!
I have the rose gold phone, too. As i bought it wanted to use a black case, but it isn't as ugly as expected and i liked it. ;D Now i use the transparent cover which comes with the phone.
But if you really don't want a rose gold phone, there is an silver version on spemall or the last days at gearbest.
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I'm thinking about purchasing it but tbh the rose gold seems so pink... I dont really want to look at a pink phone constantly.
Do you have any solutions or just dont buy then?
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Check this link, they have the gray version available for $249:
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...m_content=leeco-letv-le-max-pro-x910-4gb-32gb
I thought the same, but fortunally it is not that kind of pure nasty pink. The spectrum of pink is wide and this variation looks a lot better in person than in the pictures i have seen of this phone. I love this phone. Anyway all eyes are different it might not be for you
unrafa said:
I thought the same, but fortunally it is not that kind of pure nasty pink. The spectrum of pink is wide and this variation looks a lot better in person than in the pictures i have seen of this phone. I love this phone. Anyway all eyes are different it might not be for you
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Same here. Before it showed up, I was already shopping for a different colored case, but decided to wait. Turns out that the color grows on you, and for most, the clear case that comes with it is fine. I have to wonder if it's being discontinued, though, given the price difference between the rose-gold and gray colors of the same phone.
I have a feeling that LeEco was targeting the Max 2 Rose Gold to female users ? but realised it was too big ? and hence they have a lot to sell ? so the price is good value ?

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