[Q] To case or not to case - Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello all,
So I recently purchased a Note 4. I have to admit that the device looks gorgeous, and I can't decide if I should put a case on it or not. What do you guys prefer and why?

I use s view as my case and it still look weel
Note 4 easy to get scratch so i decide to get a case.

How well does the S view case work, and is it worth the money?

I use a case. Doesn't look near as nice but feel it's needed to be safe. A good case is like insurance, you might not need it but if something happens you can't get it after the fact.

That's actually a good way of putting it. Thanks a bunch.

Being such a costly device I also wanted a cover, but was afraid to ruin the feeling of the phone.
First had a S-View cover, but that just made the phone awkward to hold. and really just easier to drop if you try to take pictures because the flap have to hang down or sideways...
then bought a samsung protective cover, best cover I had on a phone. it made the phone ever better to hold and doesn't add so much bulk. I really recommend you give it a try.
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Got the Rinke slim tpu case from Amazon. After buying the s-view case which is horribly awkward and a bulky case from caseology I find the Rinke slim case amazing.

I always use a case. I usually resell my phones or trade them in and you can get a lot more for a mint-condition device than one covered in wear & tear. Also, I like being able to dress up my phone in different "outfits", haha.
I have the purple tech 21case ffrom T-Mobile along with a few others that I got from the accessory shops here in Dallas. Right now my N4 is wearing a purple & blue imitation otterbox, its very cute & extremely protective

mrnovanova said:
Got the Rinke slim tpu case from Amazon. After buying the s-view case which is horribly awkward and a bulky case from caseology I find the Rinke slim case amazing.
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White Ringke Slim and screen protector, sometimes S-View case
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Related

Need a nice leather pouch case - 8525 ?

Is it safe to assume that an 8525 case will fit the Tilt the same ?
I'm looking for a pouch-type case.
Thanks,
DLD
I have alot of experience with Gizmoskin.com i have had 4 of their cases for different phones.
I got the treo 750 case, which is within a mm on each side.
its awesome. I love their cases, secure, slim and ratcheting clip - the leather is TOP quality.
there is a little play at at the top of the case as far as fit, but it doesn't bother me and there is no worry of the phone falling out or anything, but it has some freedom to shift in the case.
FYI, the standard shipping is REALLY slow - to florida it can take like a good 2 weeks, cause they ship from canada. On the other hand, with overnight, ordered on thurs, shipped friday, at my house monday before 9 am. Pricey, but, it was there.
Good Luck!
fyi, with the case set horizontally, the phone feels like it weighs nothing. I wear alot of gym/ basketball shorts that have no strong waist support and it does not pull it out at all. i'm super happy.
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or if you want something more exotic
http://www.gizmoskin.com/index.php?category=3&subcategory=56
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nobody knows if the 8525 cases fit the kaiser properly ?
dld
It fits, but the TYTN2 is smaller. I use a SP6 Pouch Case and its fine.
I'm using a leather pouch case with a strong, rotating, belt clip I got at Best Buy that is intended for the Treo 650. Since the 650 is no longer available the case was reduced from $29.99 to $8.99 and it's a perfect fit.
yes, it fits. I'm using my TyTN case with my Kaiser (Tilt). the Kaiser is a bit narrower so not as tight a fit but it works.
I am also looking for a horizontal case with a belt clip for the Kaiser. Most of what I have seen so far are generics that fit 'most devices'.
Thinking about Vaja ...
RacerX10 said:
nobody knows if the 8525 cases fit the kaiser properly ?
dld
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I need a something that doesn't make it slip from the table anymore

there are 100s of sleeves, bumpers and cases. I lost track. All I need is something, slim, nothing fancy that doen't make that bloody phone to slip from every damn surface. Any advice besides a rubber band?
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there are 100s of sleeves, bumpers and cases. I lost track. All I need is something, slim, nothing fancy that doen't make that bloody phone to slip from every damn surface. Any advice besides a rubber band?
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Meifeng Hard Skin. Looks and feels great, fits perfectly, precisely cut, doesn't add bulk and is cheap. Look up for it on eBay, you won't be disappointed. I recommend a black one.
Any screenprotector should help and it does not get any slimer then that^^
Poetic Bumper or a full body skin (I recommend Best Skins Ever)
thanks, I just ordered the Meifeng.
Dbrand carbon fiber skin. works well and looks awesome.
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I second the Meifeng. I have one in black. The cutouts are more precise and it adds more grip than the Diztronic hard case.
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AW: I need a something that doesn't make it slip from the table anymore
I use a Xtreme guard screen protector on the back. I hate those protectors on the front, but the phone is no more slippy now with the one on the backside.
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ZAGG's back protector works wonders. Because it is so damn grippy!
im using Skinomi with no case, just front n back and it grips the table fine.
I second that ^^ the skinomi adds the grip needed if you like the naked look of the N4. Works great for me.
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I wish somebody would make a TPU case where at least the front face AND back face are glossy to make it non-slip! I've got one for my old iphone4 (which i'm using now while waiting for my replacement Nexus4 since the USB port decided to just up and drop dead), and on most surfaces it is rock solid and will not budge unless you put some real force on it. I don't understand the extreme fascination of a matte back case when it is just as slippery as without the case!
I also have the meifeng hard case (with the rock quicksand like texture) and although it does give it a little bit of grip, it is also far from eliminating slippiness...
Superglue. Never fails.
I also recommend the Meifeng (the black one is my daily case). However, if slip issues are the *only* reason you want a case, why cover the whole phone? Why not try something like these?
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Wood Backs

How scratch resistant are the wood backs? Do they hold up well in day to day use? Obviously, if you design something like that you don't want to cover it up with a case
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How scratch resistant are the wood backs? Do they hold up well in day to day use? Obviously, if you design something like that you don't want to cover it up with a case
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I'm curious too as I need to use my code today and I was debating a wood back.
I can only speak for the ebony (not real ebony, just as with the teak and walnut). They feel almost like paper, and they scuff quite easily. Mine had some light marks right out of the box, which I think was from the original inside top of the box rubbing against the phone.
I was disappointed enough to send it back and stick with my woven black back.
Bamboo may be better as it is actually bamboo. Don't know what they're doing with the other finishes, but the ebony one was lousy.
I've only had my Moto X for a few days but I've not noticed any visible scratches/scuffs on my bamboo back. I don't have a case yet and I'm thinking I don't need one. Might just go with a bumper and screen protector to show off my bamboo back.
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How scratch resistant are the wood backs? Do they hold up well in day to day use? Obviously, if you design something like that you don't want to cover it up with a case
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I just received my Bamboo backed X on Saturday and put a (clear) case on it the next day. I didn't really want to put it in a case, I've always preferred neked. But after my GNex (and OG Droid and Bionic) I've proven that I'm not to be trusted with keeping a phone looking pristine. Anyway, I'm more concerned with scratching the plastic than the wood. I would think some scratching/wear on the wood might actually add character more than anything. Excepting of course deep gouges or peeling. This may not apply to the other wood backs though due to it being a finish and not the actual wood, scratches on those might expose the base wood too much and look odd.
Wood backs are better than glass this thing is a fingerprint magnet :banghead:
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I have the bamboo and it's been great, granted I baby my phones..
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Glass Protection no good.

So Neither the Verizon Glass cover or the zagg cover works. Had 3 different places try to install it on my phone. Touch Screen very spotty after install. What is everyone else doing now until they fix this problem in the covers?
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So Neither the Verizon Glass cover or the zagg cover works. Had 3 different places try to install it on my phone. Touch Screen very spotty after install. What is everyone else doing now until they fix this problem in the covers?
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I've gone glassless. Tried a couple from amazon and they both would fall off. Ther are no good reviews of them either.
Is the stock glass good enough to not have something on it?
Skinomi for me perfect protection and full coverage, yes I know it's not glass but offers decent scratch protection
I'm using this screen protector and case and it's a nice low profile design and I have no issues with touchscreen or the screen protector coming off. Very fluid design.
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I went with this and it came out flawless. Can't even tell by sight it's on there. Says case friendly but I'm dubious. First time I put it in my TPU it lifted a tiny bit. Second time it was perfect. I think I might not have waited long enough for it to dry completely. Right now awaiting microSD before I put my SIM and SD card in it and start using the phone.
https://smile.amazon.com/Galaxy-Pro...4&sr=8-3&keywords=s8+screen+protector+yootech
I went to AT&T and asked them about glass screen protectors and he flat out said that if you plan on putting a case on the device, don't bother getting one. They've had no luck with installing them as the cases just lift them up, despite them being listed as "case friendly".
The only one that they had was the Zagg one. He said that I'm better off either going without a protector at all or trying to find one of those plastic ones. I'm not surprised by his statement as I've seen numerous people here complain about how difficult it's been to find one that'll work with cases.
Oh, so in the meantime, I'm going naked with the screen and using a Spigen Neo Hybrid case.
Bought one on Amazon before I got the phone. It had no reviews. I got the phone but haven't tried the glass screen protector yet. Went back to Amazon and all bad reviews now. I'll see if I can return it, I'll probably go without a protector, I think it will take a lot to scratch the glass.
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UAG Plasma (Ice) Case

For the record, I do have a matte back protector applied to the phone, so the Glow is actually pretty dulled out. But I imagine it would Shine a lot more if my phone was naked underneath the case.
I've been looking for a clear-backed case to show off the Aura Glow but most of them are a little too flimsy, scratch too easily, and leave watermarks on the clear back especially when using a skin.
The raised buttons on the sides are responsive. There's plenty of camera protection and the S-pen is easily accessible. The case just feels solid.
I had the Ringke Fusion and the Fusion X, neither one seemed to really provide much protection from a drop. Similar to the Spigen Hybrid, a little too flimsy for any serious drop protection.
I tried the Otterbox Clear and the back would scratch easily. The clear sides will probably discolor after a while as well.
The UAG Plyo is too thin for my tastes, and the back also scratches really easily.
This one is a winner for me in terms of a clear style case.
It also doesn't lift my glass screen protector.
I still think it's a bit expensive, but it feels solid without feeling bulky.
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Looks a long like my ringke blue fusion x
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Looks a long like my ringke blue fusion x
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I used the blue fusion x as my first case. Felt flimsy in comparison.
It's a good case for $10 but not much more. It's still sitting in my stack of cases never to be used again.
Mine arrives in the post today. Also got a clear matte skin so hopefully should look aight
I have the ash one on my Aura black, probably my favorite case so far.
Oh man! It looks great!!! I like these UAG cases a lot, I am waiting for mine, ice color, I had the ash for my beloved note 8, but over time, you can notice tiny scratches, which do not on the ice color

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