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Nexus S - Scratches (need your participation!)

How easy does the Nexus S battery cover scratch? Please participate, and let it know in the comments for how long you've used your device, and how you carry it with you (how you use it)!

just put on a case or put on a skin
see the Accessories section, lots of good choices

Ghost armor over the whole phone. Looks and feels great.
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I put an Invisible Shield on the backplate of my Galaxy S i9000 for the same reason. Seems like it (or any of the similar products) are the best path to go.
I haven't done this on my Nexus S yet.
I'm was considering just buying a new backplate when it gets so beat up that I don't like the look any more.
Mine's not scratched at all that I notice after 5-6 weeks I've had it.

Sorry, I don't think I made myself clear. I want to know how bad the back cover scratches, not which case I need to buy (because if I'm going to buy a case, it's going to be the "S" curved one).
@above: thanks! Can you tell me how you carry around your phone? In your pocket? With other stuff? And where do you put it down if you don't use it? On a place where it could be scratched?

No scratches ...
Not using any case either
My phone is naked and I put it in a soft leather / fabric pouch ...
And I put it in my jeans pocket, together with keys and coins
Done this for months with my HTC Desire and it is still shinny as new!

i carry it in my horizontal belt leather case that was for my old SGS I9000
perfect fit

I already mentioned above no scratches on mine yet.
I carry it naked, in my pocket. My headphones are alway in my pocket (so there's a naked jack in there usually), and I frequently carry a second phone in the same pocket (an iPhone 4 or an i9000).

I've added a poll an edited the first post.

No scratches on mine, but that's because I keep mine in a Nexus One pouch.

gogol said:
No scratches ...
Not using any case either
My phone is naked and I put it in a soft leather / fabric pouch ...
And I put it in my jeans pocket, together with keys and coins
Done this for months with my HTC Desire and it is still shinny as new!
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I'm exactly like this, except from the keys and coins.
I don't have any scratches (I'm very pedantic with that matter) and I don't use any case (makes the phone looks ridiculous).

I have a couple little scratches... but if you pay close attention to the phone, it has a few black web scratches over a few areas. Almost reminds me of black paint on cars. My Samsung tv is made out of the same plastic and it has the web scratches.
This is an just an example of what I'm talking about....
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You mean crack in the paint?
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Had mine a week but I've had it in a case since I got it and I just added ghost armor so out should stay shiny for a long time. Carry it in my pocket with a cigarette lighter and a microfiber cloth.
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Come on man, you know want this phone. Buy it, you won't regret it. Done.

leyvatron said:
I have a couple little scratches... but if you pay close attention to the phone, it has a few black web scratches over a few areas. Almost reminds me of black paint on cars. My Samsung tv is made out of the same plastic and it has the web scratches.
This is an just an example of what I'm talking about....
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Sim simma, who's got the keys to my ... Nexus S.

Nexus S BMW Edition,
with a V 1.6 trinity engine,
horsepower: 4000+ quadrants
lol

irishrally said:
Come on man, you know want this phone. Buy it, you won't regret it. Done.
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Agreed
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No scratches. All naked and I definitely don't take care of it as I should

I have couple on the back and where the usb port is. I tend to miss sometimes when it's dark and I'm tired, didn't really expect it to be scratched there. Oh well, I'll be keeping this phone for a while anyways. Also use a case, but I don't think it's doing a very good job protecting it from scratches.

Post Pictures of You Galaxy S II

Well we have threads with post pictures taken by your Galaxy S II, desktop of your Galaxy S II etc.
Why not have a thread with pictures of your phones. Whether its with a case, macro or normal or stylish, all shots are welcome. You could also post pictures of your accessories and comparisons with other handsets.
I'll give it a start with mine
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Waits for robbiekhan to post his beautiful professional shots
Meanwhile, mine:

Roman5 said:
Waits for robbiekhan to post his beautiful professional shots
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Yup I agree cant wait to see Robbie's photographs. I've just started using the Wave case today as well. But the clear one. I was using a black flexishield and the Wave was just lying around. Tried it on today and I feel this is way better.
it is thinner, grippier and also doesnt heat up as much

wow these pictures are nice i wish i had a camera to take pictures with i have the mesh case and i am loving it

Roman5 said:
Waits for robbiekhan to post his beautiful professional shots
Meanwhile, mine:
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what case is that?

diehard2222 said:
what case is that?
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It's a Flexishield Wave Skin
Here it is in clear colour http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/flexishield-wave-skin-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-clear-clear-p29058.htm
For some reason mobilefun dont have it in Black now. I saw one on there a few weeks back though

I bought mine for £5 from a shop called chitterchatter where I bought my phone from. Mine was by a company called 'Konect' but it's probably the same case sent out to different sellers. You can get it dirt cheap here on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SAMSUNG-GALAX...sesPouches&hash=item45fad7bb06#ht_1492wt_1139

erazer007 said:
It's a Flexishield Wave Skin
Here it is in clear colour http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/flexishield-wave-skin-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-clear-clear-p29058.htm
For some reason mobilefun dont have it in Black now. I saw one on there a few weeks back though
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That is just the standard S-Line Case churned out from China and available all over the web at varying prices. I can't believe some companies get away selling these at such prices online, the margins are ridiculous. I got mine for £2.50 on eBay and it must be said, it is an awesome case which I'd recommend it to any SGS2 user. Previously purchased a few other TPU cases and none of them compare to the S-Line (Flexishield/Super Case/Sleekcase or whatever).
Regards.

My Galaxy S2
here is my two week old galaxy s2

Tiger73 said:
here is my two week old galaxy s2
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How the HE££ did you get that crack on the screen.
Does the capacitive screen still function correctly?

Tiger73 said:
here is my two week old galaxy s2
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Looks like the screen guard application gone wrong..

@Tiger73, woah thats a big line. How did it happen?

Here's my Sammy with screen protector and a flip-it leather case Pic not very good, taken with my former love HTC Touch HD

Do you actually use it to hold your credit cards?

erazer007 said:
Do you actually use it to hold your credit cards?
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Nope, i just thought it offers much better protection than the other cases that don't cover the screen. And being a former HTC Touch HD user i was used to a much thicker phone design, almost dropped the sammy couple of times before buying the case, cause i wasn't used to such a thin phone.

Yea I agree without the case, it is a very slippery bugger. With the case, it just manages to stay in your hands.
Pictures of the Samsung Galaxy S II Casemate Barely There Case

erazer007 said:
Yea I agree without the case, it is a very slippery bugger. With the case, it just manages to stay in your hands.
Pictures of the Samsung Galaxy S II Casemate Barely There Case
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Which barely there case is it? the silver/chrome one?

nerotix said:
Which barely there case is it? the silver/chrome one?
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Yes it is the Chrome version.

erazer007 said:
Yes it is the Chrome version.
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Is there any danger of phone body getting scratched while using these cases?

R3Y said:
Is there any danger of phone body getting scratched while using these cases?
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Well the front is unprotected so the chrome bezel might get scratched. But the back is fully protected. I've also been using the sae case for my N8 for months and it hasnt got any scratches on it.
But the best thing is that its very light and quite thin. Also looks great on the phone.
So I'd say for scratches it's pretty good. But for impacts, I'd suggest the tough case or some silicon/flexihield case.

[Q] Looking for a good slim case

I am looking for a case for my Galaxy S4. I don't want anything super regged I just want some basic protection. I want something relatively thin that gives me a better grip on the phone and will protect it against light drops. Comfort is my biggest concern.
Any recommendations?

I have the Ringke Slim, it's great. 7 dollars shipped from Amazon.

jedinegotiator said:
I am looking for a case for my Galaxy S4. I don't want anything super regged I just want some basic protection. I want something relatively thin that gives me a better grip on the phone and will protect it against light drops. Comfort is my biggest concern.
Any recommendations?
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I picked a few of these up and they are nice.. I've used the elago cases before with the iphone and they did me well...
elago Galaxy S4 Case Slim Fit G7
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7F9BD8

tiptoekirk said:
I picked a few of these up and they are nice.. I've used the elago cases before with the iphone and they did me well...
elago Galaxy S4 Case Slim Fit G7
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7F9BD8
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Does that case have a raised bevel on the sides of the screen? I would like a case that has this so if I lay it down on the screen side the screen is not touching the table.

Still amazes me how many people post questions in general when there is obviously a questions sub-forum or even the accessories forum

DJsCrIBbLe said:
Still amazes me how many people post questions in general when there is obviously a questions sub-forum or even the accessories forum
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Damn I was in the questions section and the general section at the same time. I didn't mean to post it in general. My bad.

jedinegotiator said:
Does that case have a raised bevel on the sides of the screen? I would like a case that has this so if I lay it down on the screen side the screen is not touching the table.
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Yes it does.

I'm using a Casemate Barely There case, and it seems to work well. Very slim, slightly raised on the front, and a kind of rubberized texture. Good fit, no movement or creaking.

I bought the following 2 cases.
1. I've always been a fan of the Case-Mate Barely There Cases, so I wanted something similar and saw a deal on this. It does slightly extend above the screen on the edges, protecting the screen when laying flat (but to be honest I still prefer the flat front like the case-mate offers).
KaysCase Slim Hard Shell Cover Case
http://amzn.com/B008ZCO1QY
2. I saw this case too and liked the design... It should arrive in the mail today.
SPIGEN SGP Samsung Galaxy S4 Case Protective [Neo Hybrid]
http://amzn.com/B00BYJXKDK
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Both seem to be great options. And as I always do, grab a quality screen protector too.
1. Tech Armor Samsung Galaxy S4 SIV Premium High Definition (HD) Clear Screen Protector
http://amzn.com/B00BT7RAPG
2. REALOOK Samsung Galaxy S 4 (2013 Model) Screen Protector, Crystal Clear
http://amzn.com/B00CL1CEAU

gflare said:
2. I saw this case too and liked the design... It should arrive in the mail today.
SPIGEN SGP Samsung Galaxy S4 Case Protective [Neo Hybrid]
http://amzn.com/B00BYJXKDK
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This is a beautiful case and I was also blown away by the look but Do Not buy this case if you are looking for something slim that doesn't make the phone bulkier. There is a significant increase in height and width with this case. I plan on selling mine. Just look at the pictures showing the headphone and charging ports and you can see how much longer it is.

What case are you using today?

I am a huge fan of cases and I like buying and changing them frequently. I recently got the S9+ and a Spigen Ultra Hbyrid S transparent case.
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I checked Amazon UK but I didn't find any cases I particularly liked, so what are some of your recommendations?

I have the ringke rearth fusion case, rhinoshield bumper case and a tumi case. I'm currently using the ringke case because it's clear and gives an illusion of less bezels than the other two but gives enough protection for my use

@corwin_amber Wow.. that's one of the best looking cases I've ever seen. I believe I had a case made from the same material back in the day for my iPhone 4 or 5. I might have to order one from Amazon UK because it's the same price after discount and of course delivers a lot faster by Prime. Thank you for the suggestion, I really love the case!

You are welcome. And of course I would do the same in that... case (haha).

Zizo bolt doing great job.

OtterBox Pursuit Series.

Rhinoshield Solid Suit in black

Nillkin Synthetic Fiber case.

madvinegar said:
Nillkin Synthetic Fiber case.
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I'd definitely go with that one.

I am rocking my favorite case of all time, Diztronic.

Anyone have Obliq Slim meta case?

spigen rugged armor

Mine
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Have been using Nillkin Nature series on my every phone since Sony Z3. Love that it adds literally no bulk, shows the phone as it's transparent and the quality is top notch. Protection is not the best but I am very careful with my phones and never broke one in last 10 years.

OtterBox Defender.
Love the case, fits really well and feels good in the hand, port covers should limit the dirt and dust that gets into the ports and as a tradie the belt holster is essential.
Only issue I have with the case is that because the phone and case is so big you actually have to look at the phone when you're putting it back in the holster otherwise you probably won't get it in first go or your shirt/jumper/jacket will get stuck in between and the phone won't lock in and it'll hit the deck. My phone has survived several drops because of this issue, however it has so far not taken any damage... What had happened a few times though is that I've scraped the screen against the locking tab on the holster whilst shoving it in, this has resulted in a couple of micro scratches on the screen, these are only really visible when I clean the screen really well, a few fingerprints are all it takes to cover them up.
I probably should install a decent screen protector but all of the ones I've looked at are either a pain to install (Whitestone Dome and others), only have adhesive on the edges, have "grid/dot Matrix technology" (how is this a positive feature, many manufacturers advertise this way) or are only tpu or other non glass film.
Also I'm too lazy/OCD to actually get around to fitting screen protectors even when I do buy them.

Im using the Unicorn Beetle Pro by SUPCASE.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B079BS4ZQ4
I've had several low height drops and even 1 drop from ear level onto pure asphalt!!! (I'm 6' tall) and the case protected the phone beautifully... Not even so much as a scratch. The case adds a bit of bulk to the phone but you get great protection.
Just a side note, I ordered this case while my Galaxy s9+ was still on preorder waiting to ship, and this is the only case I've used on it... Still holding up great. I'm considering taking the plastic screen protector out and getting a Whitestone Dome screen protector.

madvinegar said:
Nillkin Synthetic Fiber case.
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HI
Very nice case.
In your opinion, would the case interfere with a tempered glass screen protector?
Thank you
Jay

j1978 said:
HI
Very nice case.
In your opinion, would the case interfere with a tempered glass screen protector?
Thank you
Jay
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No, not at all. I use the case with whitedome glass screen protector without any problem.

madvinegar said:
No, not at all. I use the case with whitedome glass screen protector without any problem.
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Ok thanks. That is exactly what i wanted to know
Jay

Official Alcantara one, alternating with the clear and silicone one, from Samsung's official lineup.
Still, the best is the alcantara case, hand feel is so smooth.

Best Rugged Note 10 Plus Case For Your Money -- Sorry Otterbox!

This case is something special. The phone is completely protected, and when I mean completely, that is an understatement as it has 20 feet drop protection!
Everything from the fingerprint sensor, the buttons, the charging port. I have huge hands but I have no problem to get The S-Pen out. I highly suspect others people with larger hands will have a harder time to remove the stylus.
Once you put this case on you'll probably never remove until you get your next phone as the removal process can prove difficult for some. For $20 and prime shipping, I don't see why anyone would spend more for less protection. An easy 5 stars, case closed!
And there is not screen protector comes with it. I think that a glass screen protector is going to be the way to go on this phone due to the stylus. If all other things were the only factor, the case is a solid choice for the money.
All in all, this case is a great alternative to the Otterbox Defender style case. . I am very pleased and for less than half the price of a Defender style case, this is beyond a good bargain.
Link here: https://armadillotek.com/products/vanguard-designed-for-samsung-galaxy-note-10-plus-5g-case-blue
You can buy them 29.99 at their own website, or you can go with the link in the product page to get it like 15 bucks from Amazon
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Looks like a Supcase (Unicorn Beetle) Knockoff.

howie411 said:
Looks like a Supcase (Unicorn Beetle) Knockoff.
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In what way?

Looks far too plasticy IMO.

I just received my Note 10+ Aura Blue and the black ArmadilloTek case. Pretty awesome case. Good grip, buttons are eat to push but don't stick out too far, easy to install, and good protection all around. I would definitely recommend for the price over OtterBox, it's not as bulky as OtterBox. Case isnt as big as the pictures look and the kick stand is strong. Will definitely be my daily driver case.
Here are some pics on my phone:

I was unable to get wireless charging to work through this case using 5 different wireless chargers so I removed it. Sturdy case though.

Love the official samsung case for N10 +

travistyofjustice said:
I was unable to get wireless charging to work through this case using 5 different wireless chargers so I removed it. Sturdy case though.
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All my chargers work fine.
You just need to give it a few seconds to react, or you might need to rotate your phone a little bit.
My complaint is that the powersharing doesn't work at all.

I looks too "loud" for my taste. Been using the OB Symmetry case for a week now and I think it hits the right balance between a thin case but with some good protection. Very mature-looking.

roaduardo said:
I looks too "loud" for my taste. Been using the OB Symmetry case for a week now and I think it hits the right balance between a thin case but with some good protection. Very mature-looking.
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I just wish OB came out with the Pursuit series for the Note. I'd be all over that in the clear version.

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Nearly 100k on the clock there mate - what car is that?

BigMosley said:
I just wish OB came out with the Pursuit series for the Note. I'd be all over that in the clear version.
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Pursuit is almost same construction as this one.
I amma not paying 69 dollars for it.

atunguyd said:
Nearly 100k on the clock there mate - what car is that?
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just a ford truck, or toyota

reaper36 said:
In what way?
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Design...

atunguyd said:
Nearly 100k on the clock there mate - what car is that?
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Truck is the most poplular in Texas, lol

That link does not work

Zizo Bolt has side protection higher than the display. It can soak up repeated drops onto concrete.