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I'm getting closer to biting the bullet on getting a Z5C, but wanted some opinions from owners:
- What color? I'm considering black/gray or yellow/"coral". How does the yellow look in real life?
- Recommendations on either a case or decent glass protection for front and back? Is it even necessary?
Thanks!
I went with black (had a white Z3c, wanted a change) a generic tempered glass screen protector, and Orzly FlexiSlim case. Very pleased with this case, barely noticeable and decent protection.
I had a red Z3C which I thought was pretty good looking.
Tried the coral and yellow one, but both of them look very cheap in my opinion. The coral is, to be honest, just pink so you gotta see if thats your style.
I'll highly recommend using any generic screen protector (or skin) on both sides since it will, as far as I have witnessed, reduce the possibility of a cracked screen significantly.
I bought a black one and will put a nice looking red dbrand skin on the back.
Thanks for the feedback. I was considering yellow just because it's so different and would stand out. If it looks cheap though, I think I'll pass. Once I figure out my tax refund amount, I'll pull the trigger on a new phone I think
Black one, so classic and so "James Bond"
No protectors, naked for its full beauty !
miilas said:
Black one, so classic and so "James Bond" [emoji14]
No protectors, naked for its full beauty !
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Black is always my choice. Unfortunately this phone is gray on the back so I got a matte black Dbrand skin for the back.
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Black is always my choice. Unfortunately this phone is gray on the back so I got a matte black Dbrand skin for the back.
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I have a black Z5C with no case and bought a Dbrand carbon fiber skin, but I never put it on. The phone gets so hot that I thought putting something else on it wouldn't help at all. I'm afraid it'll run even hotter.
I've got a black with a case-mate tough (the one with two layers) and Nillikin tempered glass screen protector.
I had the same combination on my Z3c and never suffered a broken screen or back so hopefully it'll be a good combo this time around too!
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Black is always my choice. Unfortunately this phone is gray on the back so I got a matte black Dbrand skin for the back.
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Can we have photo of your z5 with Dbrand skin ? Pleease
For the protection I recommend you "IMAK series 2" crystal clear hard case.
-cheap.
-really slim from the sides.
-Not slippery (like phone's sides and back)
- crystal clear (its beautiful whatever is your phone color)
- adds good distance to the back camera.
I think it's better than a tempered glass because the phone is really slippery.
Sent from my E5823
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Can we have photo of your z5 with Dbrand skin ? Pleease
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Here you go. It's the matte black skin.
We all love the finish of the new HTC U Ultra but it's a fingerprint magnet. I'm usually not a fan of skins for phones but this phone needs more grip. After preordering and waiting several weeks it finally came in. I'll report back and see if the skin stays in place and doesn't come off. Overall it's quite awesome build quality and feels extra premium. Are you planning to get a skin from DBrand or Slickwraps. If so post pics and here's mine.
I Chose the concrete one Witz the cutout on the Black U ultra, Posting pics when its here
I finally got my skin, its looking wonderful
That's a nice looking skin
I didn't even think about these skins as a solution for the fingerprints but seeing it looks so clean and does not increase the size, Im gonna go for the purple, has to fit so well on black
On Jul 3rd I pre-ordered two dBrand skins for my OP5 and they arrived on Jul 6th. The two skins were the Mahogany wood (back and camera lens cover) and the Hyperblack Titanium (back with red camera lens cover and red 1+ logo). Even though I wanted to add the front Mahogany skins the fact that I've also ordered the Ozly tpsp screen protector made me realized I'd have issues whenever I needed to replace the screen cover.
Attached are pictures of both skins with accessories un-applied and the Mahogany skins applied including the camera lens cover. Notice that the two Mahogany skins have different wood patterns. Running your finger over each skin I realized that the Mahogany adds almost no additional grip to the slippery naked OP5 while the Hyperblack Titanium skin has more texture which I believed would add more grip. This is not to say that once applied the Mahogany skin did not reduce the overall slipper feel of a naked OP5, as it did. In the future I'll likely try the Hyperblack Titanium but right now I really like the Mahogany's overall look the best.
I still bought a cheap clear plastic case which is currently on a slow boat from China. I'll use it when I'm going someplace where accidents are more likely such as camping or a party. These skins are so thin that I don't anticipate putting the case on to be an issue.
This is the first time I've every bought or applied a skin as I've previously only gone with bumper cases. Over all I think the application went well but I certainly don't have the corner flaps applied as well as seen on dBrand's OP5 application video. Most definitely you need a hairdryer during application as I had a bubble under the skin and heating that section and the bubble's path to the outside saved having to peal the skin off to start again. It works much like you push bubbles out from a clear plastic screen protector. Getting the initial bottom alignment applied properly is the key to the rest of the application. Mess that up and you alignment issues multiply. Heating and stretching the skin is dangerous and only helps with the tiniest of misalignment.
The dBrands fit overall and specifically around the buttons is as perfect as a mass produced item can be. In conclusion, if you choose to use a skin you'd be hard pressed to find a brand with a more accurate fit.
P.S. For grip the Carbon Fiber would likely be your best bet but I thought it was butt ugly so went another way.
Edit: Added top, bottom, right and left side pictures.
Hyperblack comes along with the white 1+ logo? Or is it just the packaging design?
I am thinking of buying Black Dragon.
Usually, when is the Dbrand Sale? Any idea?
Thanks
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Hyperblack comes along with the white 1+ logo? Or is it just the packaging design?
I am thinking of buying Black Dragon.
Usually, when is the Dbrand Sale? Any idea?
Thanks
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No, what appears on the Hyperblack picture as a white 1+ logo is just the skin's backing tape. The Hyperblack I picked has a cut out of the 1+ logo then I ordered the red colored logo cut out to fill in the skin's logo cut out. On the Mahogany skin I chose not to have any 1+ logo so the skin was solid (no logo cut out at all). The Black Dragon skin was already available when I purchased my skins. I was tempted to get that instead of the Hyperblack.
I have no idea when there will be a sale. I didn't feel the price was too excessive. In fact I would have only bought the Mahogany at this time but the added $5 for shipping meant that a second skin only cost me an extra $6 and the shipping on both skins became free. That's much like how Amazon prices small items to be just under the free shipping costs to get you to buy one more item. In this case I went for it as a Hyperblack skin also tempted me.
I just got the black dragon skin with orange logo and camera cutout. I previously used the titanium and the hyperblack on my Nexus 6p and I can say that the dragon skin has a very similar texture than the hyperblack. IN terms of looks, I have to say that it looks similar to the hyperblack except for the cracked look/texture and the slight silver highlights in certain areas. All in all, I think it looks amazing on this device.
Im looking to grab one of the Mah Wood one and having it under my Orzly flexi case. It looks pretty amazing with the wood skin. Would you be able to show off the sides of the phone? I would love to see the fit on the sides
dBrand sure do make some precision skins! Let us know once you installed them!
Here is mine! Just finished. Marble with cement logo
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Im looking to grab one of the Mah Wood one and having it under my Orzly flexi case. It looks pretty amazing with the wood skin. Would you be able to show off the sides of the phone? I would love to see the fit on the sides
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I added pictures of both side and top and bottom to the original post. Don't be too harsh of my corner imperfections, I was a rookie
hmph @3DSammy don't I know you from my tab s threads?
Yep, new device new forum visits
Not Dbrand, but Gadgetshieldz. This is a carbon Flat Back.
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I just got the black dragon skin with orange logo and camera cutout. I previously used the titanium and the hyperblack on my Nexus 6p and I can say that the dragon skin has a very similar texture than the hyperblack. IN terms of looks, I have to say that it looks similar to the hyperblack except for the cracked look/texture and the slight silver highlights in certain areas. All in all, I think it looks amazing on this device.
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Looking good!! I've ordered mine but with red logo cutout. Is there good grip with the black dragon skin? My only quirk with this device so far is how slippy the back is and was hoping the black dragon skin would sort that out for me..
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Looking good!! I've ordered mine but with red logo cutout. Is there good grip with the black dragon skin? My only quirk with this device so far is how slippy the back is and was hoping the black dragon skin would sort that out for me..
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From what dBrand have been saying, the dragon skins look to be quite grippy. I'd love to use skins over cases but don't trust myself enough
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From what dBrand have been saying, the dragon skins look to be quite grippy. I'd love to use skins over cases but don't trust myself enough
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I don't trust myself either!! Thinking of getting one of the rhinoshield bumpers so I can keep it looking nice, on the back at least :victory: Hopefully that along with the tempered glass SP I have one will protect it.. and so long as the skin is grippy I hopefully shouldn't drop it.
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I don't trust myself either!! Thinking of getting one of the rhinoshield bumpers so I can keep it looking nice, on the back at least :victory: Hopefully that along with the tempered glass SP I have one will protect it.. and so long as the skin is grippy I hopefully shouldn't drop it.
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Just be careful with that combo on a Rhino Shield. they can rip off Tempered glass and the cases lately have been so tight getting them on with even a skin on is really hard and taking it off is even worse. I damaged my OP3 trying to get the Rhino Shield off when using a skin. best results is to cut the skin so it doesn't go up and down the sides or corners of the phone.
I still remember ordering that case there was no warning on the prouduct page about it not working with tempered glass and when I complianed and got nowhere a sudden disclaimer went up :/
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Looking good!! I've ordered mine but with red logo cutout. Is there good grip with the black dragon skin? My only quirk with this device so far is how slippy the back is and was hoping the black dragon skin would sort that out for me..
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It definitely has some texture that helps the phone be less slippery but not as much as I expected. But it certainly help add a decent amount of grip, especially on the sides of the phone which are very thin and rounded.
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Just be careful with that combo on a Rhino Shield. they can rip off Tempered glass and the cases lately have been so tight getting them on with even a skin on is really hard and taking it off is even worse. I damaged my OP3 trying to get the Rhino Shield off when using a skin. best results is to cut the skin so it doesn't go up and down the sides or corners of the phone.
I still remember ordering that case there was no warning on the prouduct page about it not working with tempered glass and when I complianed and got nowhere a sudden disclaimer went up :/
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Ye my mate was saying the RhinoShield on his OP3t is way too tight and difficult to get off. I saw one on a S8 and looks a fair bit looser, hoping it's a bit looser on the OP5 and fits.
Thanks for the heads up though:good:
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It definitely has some texture that helps the phone be less slippery but not as much as I expected. But it certainly help add a decent amount of grip, especially on the sides of the phone which are very thin and rounded.
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Thanks, so long as it adds some amount of grip I'll be happy. If not I might just end up getting a case:good:
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I don't trust myself either!! Thinking of getting one of the rhinoshield bumpers so I can keep it looking nice, on the back at least :victory: Hopefully that along with the tempered glass SP I have one will protect it.. and so long as the skin is grippy I hopefully shouldn't drop it.
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never had a bumper but always heard rhinoshield were the best, saw some youtube videos of them being dropped from 10 ft and surviving haha
I went with the dragon back myself...
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I went with the dragon back myself...
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So it does actually look as good in real life as in the renders then eh? How does it feel?
Just installed the Skinnova OnePlus 5 skins. The textures on the skin look so realistic. You feel like holding a Wooden Oneplus 5.
It's a perfectly fitting skin that is literally covering every mm of my phone except the screen (Ordered a Orzly Tempered Glass for the screen).
They have two options of skins for the OnePlus 5 :
1) Full Back - That covers the back and entire side frame of the OP5.
2) Flat Back - That covers only the back of the OP5.
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Went with the Full back - Ebony wood skin. My OnePlus 5 looks fabulous with these skins. I have attached some pictures for reference and shot some with the HDR mode to show the texture depth.
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Just installed the Skinnova OnePlus 5 skins. The textures on the skin look so realistic. You feel like holding a Wooden Oneplus 5.
It's a perfectly fitting skin that is literally covering every mm of my phone except the screen (Ordered a Orzly Tempered Glass for the screen).
They have two options of skins for the OnePlus 5 :
1) Full Back - That covers the back and entire side frame of the OP5.
2) Flat Back - That covers only the back of the OP5.
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Went with the Full back - Ebony wood skin. My OnePlus 5 looks fabulous with these skins. I have attached some pictures for reference and shot some with the HDR mode to show the texture depth.







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That looks really great. You did great job installing that skin! Did install dbrand on my OnePlus 3 but it was pretty hard and not perfect. And I don't like imperfection on my phone so I take it off.
I have only OnePlus official carbon case on my OnePlus 5 now.
Looks nice! , I'll stick with my dbrand, any other skin company (bar dbrand and XtremeSkins) have been horrible after a few months. Generally some of the best quality too, they have been in the game for ages
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That looks really great. You did great job installing that skin! Did install dbrand on my OnePlus 3 but it was pretty hard and not perfect. And I don't like imperfection on my phone so I take it off.
I have only OnePlus official carbon case on my OnePlus 5 now.
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That's painful. But they would have sent you two sets. Have you used both the skins??
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Looks nice! , I'll stick with my dbrand, any other skin company (bar dbrand and XtremeSkins) have been horrible after a few months. Generally some of the best quality too, they have been in the game for ages
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Yes, Dbrand is the best in the market. But I really love this texture that I couldn't find on the Dbrand. The skins still awesome on my OP5 and the texture feel, precision everything is fine for me. Even planning to get another set of skins after few months.:victory:
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That's painful. But they would have sent you two sets. Have you used both the skins??
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No, I didn't even tried to use other one. I just bought Kevlar OnePlus case and I was happy with that.
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Yes, Dbrand is the best in the market. But I really love this texture that I couldn't find on the Dbrand. The skins still awesome on my OP5 and the texture feel, precision everything is fine for me. Even planning to get another set of skins after few months.:victory:
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I am myself thinking of buying either this or bamboo skin from them. not at all able to pick between the two. how's the grip of the skin anyways? did you buy some other skin as well? any comparison between the skins you have owned?
I recommend using cases rather than skins.
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I am myself thinking of buying either this or bamboo skin from them. not at all able to pick between the two. how's the grip of the skin anyways? did you buy some other skin as well? any comparison between the skins you have owned?
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The grip is better than having it naked. I would prefer you to go with the zebra that gives you the Matte finish with some added grip imo. Or you can go with the Ebony itself.
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The grip is better than having it naked. I would prefer you to go with the zebra that gives you the Matte finish with some added grip imo. Or you can go with the Ebony itself.
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zebra doesn't appeal me much. ebony is what should I go with then. does Bamboo skin provide the same texture as ebony?
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zebra doesn't appeal me much. ebony is what should I go with then. does Bamboo skin provide the same texture as ebony?
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I have seen somewhere that the Bamboo skin also got the same textured feel. I hope all of their skins got the same texture effect on their skin. If you are getting the bamboo skin try posting the pictures of it.
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I have seen somewhere that the Bamboo skin also got the same textured feel. I hope all of their skins got the same texture effect on their skin. If you are getting the bamboo skin try posting the pictures of it.
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all right, I will. dBrand is also hosting a sale today, I might get a couple of skins from them today, or else gadgetshieldz are there...haha
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all right, I will. dBrand is also hosting a sale today, I might get a couple of skins from them today, or else gadgetshieldz are there...haha
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Waoow that's awesome but the problem is with their shipping time -_- And even if they are coming up with the offer, the price is now almost the same as the gadgetshieldz
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Waoow that's awesome but the problem is with their shipping time -_- And even if they are coming up with the offer, the price is now almost the same as the gadgetshieldz
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there dragon skin is what entices me. now the new black camo is also great. I 'MIGHT' get these with a wood skin combined. still, it would be heavy on pocket though
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there dragon skin is what entices me. now the new black camo is also great. I 'MIGHT' get these with a wood skin combined. still, it would be heavy on pocket though
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Even I love their Black and Red dragon skins. I wish that gadgetshieldz should bring up something like that.
Just now they released a video of their dragon skin in their social handles. I think it will be out in few days.
Hi, someone have bought new Dbrand Matrix skins? May i know if they add grip?
I love Dbrand dragon skin because of its major grip instead of nude phone but after many months i'm a little bored.
Before Dragon skin i have leater Skins, it's better than nude phone but in my opinion it's however too slippery
Just bought the Camo skin, just waiting for it !
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Just bought the Camo skin, just waiting for it !
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gadgetshieldz or dbrand ?
Dbrand
I know DBrand are big state side but with the phone not being available for our American counterparts it'd doubtful they'll do a skin for the P20 Pro so I've order a brushed slate skin via xtreamskins. Cost me £6.50 which I didn't think was too bad. I can post picture and give an overview of how easy/difficult it is to fit and photo's of how it looks if there's much interest from folks on here? https://www.xtremeskins.co.uk/products/huawei-p20-pro-skins?variant=8065942650908
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I know DBrand are big state side but with the phone not being available for our American counterparts it'd doubtful they'll do a skin for the P20 Pro so I've order a brushed slate skin via xtreamskins. Cost me £6.50 which I didn't think was too bad. I can post picture and give an overview of how easy/difficult it is to fit and photo's of how it looks if there's much interest from folks on here? https://www.xtremeskins.co.uk/products/huawei-p20-pro-skins?variant=8065942650908
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I was just looking at this today. Instead I ordered a few cases off eBay. They look like they better protect the cameras. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/112914026578
I'd appreciate that
Got my skin from these guys today. It's not that great of a product but works for the price. Application is pretty straight forward but a pain getting it to align with the cameras and flash. The good part is that you can peal and reapply and it doesn't affect the stickiness of the skin. The edges don't stick down at the rounded corners so you definitely need a case over this or it will peal off
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Got my skin from these guys today. It's not that great of a product but works for the price. Application is pretty straight forward but a pain getting it to align with the cameras and flash. The good part is that you can peal and reapply and it doesn't affect the stickiness of the skin. The edges don't stick down at the rounded corners so you definitely need a case over this or it will peal off
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Looks kinda cool with the case, but then again I got the blue colour so don't think I want to cover that up anyway.
DaveP2611 said:
Looks kinda cool with the case, but then again I got the blue colour so don't think I want to cover that up anyway.
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The only issue I have with this is the edges not sticking down. Let me know your thoughts on the blue skin.
Heat it on with a hairdryer dude
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The only issue I have with this is the edges not sticking down. Let me know your thoughts on the blue skin.
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Ah sorry I meant I picked up the Midnight Blue P20 so wouldn't put a skin over it anyway.
Damn, was hoping to get a skin so i can use it without a case and keep the back scratch free
The edges not sticking down is unfortunately a deal breaker there
Check out https://www.xtremeskins.co.uk
I'm currently running their carbon Fibre skin on my S8+ and it sticks great. Even around the edges. No issues whatsoever and good scratch protection. Can only recommend them. Just ordered a black camo one for my P20 pro.
Heat it
Neo_Sk8eR said:
Damn, was hoping to get a skin so i can use it without a case and keep the back scratch free
The edges not sticking down is unfortunately a deal breaker there
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You need to heat skins on if the edges are curved.....get your mums hairdryer on it
I had same ssue with mine. Emailed Xtream Skins who offered to send out a replacement (I've gone for camo this time as slate doesn't look as good as on photo render).
They sad that they've changed the design and after looking back at their website you can see that the the skins now wrap around the sides of the phone.
Regards the sides not sticking. I put the case on over the skin and over night the skin stuck completely due to pressure from case. Beats the hairdryer technique that didn't work for me.
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You need to heat skins on if the edges are curved.....get your mums hairdryer on it
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I'm a grown ass man.....
I'll get the Mrs hairdryer
Got a skin from them, fits and sticks perfectly. Definitely reccomended. Black camo looks great...
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I'm a grown ass man.....
I'll get the Mrs hairdryer
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Any photo that I can take a look and decide to buy one? I interested in the black camo
I have got this one from 7layerskinz.com. Fits very nice.
Got my black camo skin from Xtreme in the UK. Came within 2 days. The video instructions are really straight forward, I got the back glass one only.
Would take a pic, don't have a spare phone at the minute to do so! Was cheap too. £6.99
Fitting was easy, the key is to activate the glue by using some gentle heat and pressure. No lifts on any corners or sides. No bubbles as it's got air release channels in the back, but you gotta push the air out before you seal the sides! Made that mistake on my iPhone seven last year.
It's definitely less slippy now with a skin on.
Are there any clear skins available state side? I got the Twilight color so would prefer not to hide it but still need some protection.
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Are there any clear skins available state side? I got the Twilight color so would prefer not to hide it but still need some protection.
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Check out the SlickWraps man, they offer naked wrap with gloss and matte options, I am planning on getting the twilight color next month as well!! Quick question for yall, anyone has screen latency issue on this device? seems to be a common issue.
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Are there any clear skins available state side? I got the Twilight color so would prefer not to hide it but still need some protection.
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Do remember that the application for clear skins will be problematic if it is not a wet install. With skin installation, generally you would have to handle the adhesive with your fingers and that means imparting fingerprints on it. With non-clear skins that isn't an issue as you will not be able to see the smudges. With clear skins you will and the only way to prevent this is to perform a wet install.