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Rugged case for the XDA

Hi all,
just wondering if anyone has come across a protective case for the XDA. The sort of thing I want is rubber not leather............
any ideas
Thanks

I saw some in an outdoor shop and will probably get myself one as soon as I can find the time to go there again.
They were meant to be used for digital cameras or portable audio players I think. They were at least rainproof, (one even claimed to be submergible!) I think they would provide the shelter required for carrying the device around in everyday use. The only problem is that you'll have to get the XDA out of the case to actually use it.
Martin

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Hi Martin, thanks for the reply.
I have found a case similar to what you have described at www.ruggedpeak.com. they seam a little expensive bur probably cheaper than a new XDA !!

XDA Hard Case
O2 sell a hard case for the XDA - It's a metal case lined with foam, that clips over the XDA and makes it pretty much shock proof - I have one, and it's GREAT!
Link: http://www.o2.co.uk/productsservices/xda/accessories5/0,,170,00.html
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Hope that helps!
Ben

its made by proporta.com bluddy ace case my old metal case but scrapes on my ols 32mb xda but this proporta case it fits nicely on the xda and holds it in wicked + u can answer the phone without having to undo it and you can even use the conectors and charge aswell

what if i have the external battery? do they make one that fit such a thicker device? i LOVE the way this case looks... alot nicer than that other aluminum case i found on ebay.

Paul Jones said:
Hi all,
just wondering if anyone has come across a protective case for the XDA. The sort of thing I want is rubber not leather............
any ideas
Thanks
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I think this page might help, there is a phone number there for you to cal, lifetime warranty as well I think.
http://www.databuild.co.uk/../TopMenu/news.htm

Hi people Ive found a cheap and very strong case for our device.
See this link here http://www.outdoortrends.de/index.html?d_DE_39622_700_Deuter_Handytasche_Phone_Case_M6646.htm
Ive used the s model(antanna hanging out) for 1 year but its a tight fit thus heavy pulling of the zip every time to close it and it has survived a year of this treatment and still not a tear and only some paint came off the zipper.
They now have the M model which fits the Xda perfectly totally enclosing it. It offers no protection but the thing I like about this case is I can wear it horizontally on my belt with the screen facing inward and thats very comfortable.
If you see it in an outdoor store give it a try its cheap enought

Hey guys...i bought a similar case on ebay... Similar to This. The concept was great, it is lined with a nice padded feltish. materal but the closing latch did a huge number on my phone. Luckily (Ironicly) my screen $hit the bed, and T-Mo is replacing the phone for me.. My words of advice, find out what their return policy is on the merchandise and if you don't like it see if you could exchange it for something different. I didn't do that and I am stuck with my case
I would be willing to sell it for $25 (buyer pays shipping) to someone that deoesn't have paint on their XDA. I didn't like it because I like my stuff always looking new. anyone interested PM me.

is that the case which doesnt have button holes and covers the whole phone with the airel sticking out the hole at the top.
i had one of these on my 1st xda and ti made a horrible mark near my ariel and the catch scuffed up all the side and it kept popping open and all.
the PROPORTA one is a hell of a lot better that kept my 64mb XDA mint as and still looks mint today not a scrach on it just fingerprtints all over the screen and sides lol.
get the proporta one much better then that other metal case.
gaz

I totaly agree the Proporta case is a little gem they on eBay I expect thats where I picked mine up from

Invisible Shield

Anybody have an invisible shield installed on their Droid 3? I just got mine in the mail today and i tried putting it on but the corners on the back keep popping up...I really dont want to pull it up and try to reinstall because I already ran out of the solution they gave me and had to use some leftover from my Touch Pro2's install kit. Any advice is helpful Thanks

Yes I had the same problem. I think I fixed it by starting at one corner of the phone, holding it down for a few seconds and slowly moving all over the outer edge. There are a few spots that curl up but it looks good.
It sucks, I think it took me an hour to get it how I felt comfortable it would not peel off.
Just keep working at it. It feels like they rushed production and it does not fit the phone the correct way.
Sent from my DROID3

yeah for all my other phones the corners were cut so the side flap folded down and the top flap had an extra edge so u could fold it up and wrap the extra peice around the corner. it looks like this one the corners are just rounded...i tried the 'palming' method and it's working but still peels up after a while. I'm trying to be patient but it's still rather annoying.

If you ran out of the solution you can just fill it up with water, the manual says up to 3 times or so. Its just soap and water.
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rda990 said:
If you ran out of the solution you can just fill it up with water, the manual says up to 3 times or so. Its just soap and water.
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Wow, that's crazy haha. I guess I should practice reading the manuals more, after doing it so many times I just take out the plastic and start going to work. This was the first time i got a refillable bottle though, maybe it's something new they do?
On another note...
As an update, i ended up taking it to a zagg kiosk at the mall and i must say, I wish i had done that to begin with. I really didn't see how their installation could be so amazing but it was FLAWLESS...I kind of wish I had stayed and watched her do it instead of walking around the mall. Maybe I could have learned her secrets so I could make it look that good myself next time around haha.
These pics were taken within 5 minutes of leaving the mall. No bubbles at all, and all corners stayed down.
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It cost $10 for the install but i think it was worth it. If it ever peels i can go get it replaced for free.

I was thinking about getting one of the invisible shields, but they seemed a bit expensive, and with a $10 applying fee (I doubt I'll be able to get it on) that's a lot for a protective film. Just wondering if other people think they're worth the price.

I think it's definitely worth the price IF you use your phone like me. I refuse to put it in a hard case and always keep in in my pocket, so it basically eliminates scratches and prevents drops because it adds a better grip/feel to the phone. Especially when taking it out of my pocket there's a chance of it slipping out of my fingers so the full body works for me. Even if you do use a case, though, the screen protector is probably a good idea. It's the best one but since it's thicker some people don't like it. I got used to it on my Touch Pro and since then i've never noticed it being hard to slide my finger on the screen. It's all up to preference basically, but there's a reason why you get multiple protectors with the cheaper versions vs. 1 with invisible shield. It just works.
Also search online for online coupons, i used Zagg20 to get a 20% discount, so all together with the install it was a little over $30. Either way you get a lifetime warranty, but if you don't get it installed by them you have to remove, ship, and reinstall the new invisible shield yourself (they reimburse for shipping) and I didn't want to struggle with the back again.

the most amazing case

after the abuse that i put his through i just thought that i would share the details of this case. thrown
from a height- survived
dropped in a puddle- survived
drop kicked by martial arts expert- laughed at the experience
you may ask yourself how could this be possible
well here is the answer
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the most indestructible case in the world guaranteed to do absolutely no damage to your nexus 7 cause you're still waiting on the play store!!

ajpettit said:
after the abuse that i put his through i just thought that i would share the details of this case. thrown
from a height- survived
dropped in a puddle- survived
drop kicked by martial arts expert- laughed at the experience
you may ask yourself how could this be possible
well here is the answer
the most indestructible case in the world guaranteed to do absolutely no damage to your nexus 7 cause you're still waiting on the play store!!
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Hahahahah, had a chuckle.
What case is that though? I like the carbon fibre look :good:

Izzue said:
Hahahahah, had a chuckle.
What case is that though? I like the carbon fibre look :good:
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LuvTab CARBON FIBRE BLACK
from the photo you can see theres a strip of faux leather that i've been able to clip a stylus to also it is magnetic so if there is a smart cover type thing going on im getting in on the ground floor but this really was a "woop woop im getting a nexus" purchase.
including a few more pics can't say for sure but the stylus may fit in the stem of the cover even when closed
again can't be sure until i get the device
here are a few more pics
stylus came with a ebay bag of accessories for my sgs2
several lessons from this experience
one: never buying an non nexus device
two: never buying that device from google!

LMAO nice case! Not my style since I don't like the bezel on my tabs being covered, but at least that one looks cool.
My boss finally got his N7 today after preordering last month. I walked into Sams Club on Monday and picked one up LOL

ajpettit said:
LuvTab CARBON FIBRE BLACK
from the photo you can see theres a strip of faux leather that i've been able to clip a stylus to also it is magnetic so if there is a smart cover type thing going on im getting in on the ground floor but this really was a "woop woop im getting a nexus" purchase.
including a few more pics can't say for sure but the stylus may fit in the stem of the cover even when closed
again can't be sure until i get the device
here are a few more pics
stylus came with a ebay bag of accessories for my sgs2
several lessons from this experience
one: never buying an non nexus device
two: never buying that device from google!
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So this is a Galaxy tab 7 case or a generic 7" case?

Says it's specific to the n7 but won't know for sure until an n7 actually graces it with its presence
I'll update you all once it arrives
Sent from my thingamagig using whatyamacallit

Thats the joke...

Chuck Norris approved?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app

ajpettit said:
LuvTab CARBON FIBRE BLACK
from the photo you can see theres a strip of faux leather that i've been able to clip a stylus to also it is magnetic so if there is a smart cover type thing going on im getting in on the ground floor but this really was a "woop woop im getting a nexus" purchase.
including a few more pics can't say for sure but the stylus may fit in the stem of the cover even when closed
again can't be sure until i get the device
here are a few more pics
stylus came with a ebay bag of accessories for my sgs2
several lessons from this experience
one: never buying an non nexus device
two: never buying that device from google!
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Don't mock the case! I have one and it fits my Nexi™ perfectly. They have the new pics up now of it with an actual Nexus 7 in it rather than a photo shop job.
And the magnet thing works like a charm putting my Nexi™ to sleep.
http://www.laptopkit.co.uk/google_nexus_7/nexus_7_black

Nexus 7 Official Cover Hater Thread

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First of all, I feel like I got ripped off, this case is nothing but annoying, the flappy door always get in the way even when its flipped around to the back,
you think they would atleast have put a magnet on the door so it has another purpose as a smart cover, I feel like they rushed it, and it's barely worth 10$, let alone 19.99$+Shipping. I would rather have a 10$ leather or tpu case from ebay.
I wanted to state my opinion and get the forums opinion, how do you feel about it?​

You're an angry guy.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

chefdave12118 said:
You're an angry guy.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
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Not trying to be, but when you spend almost 30$ on something that is worth 7.99$, and is nothing but a bother, yea, im a tad bit mad, but not too much, just got annoyed and decided to make a rage thread about the case.

Not saying its trash but certainly isn't worth the price (prob worth like $15 shipped? Maybe $10 and $15-20 if it had a sleep function)

i saw a video review of it on Youtube a couple weeks ago and it looked cheap. Reminded me of a TPU case with a flap.

I'd buy it off you for $15 shipped.

Overall I like it, EXCEPT for one really annoying flaw: The hinge is WAY too stiff and it keeps trying to close itself if you fold it behind the device.

govtcheez said:
I'd buy it off you for $15 shipped.
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Hm, make it 19$, and ill ship it to you, and thats me loosing like 8-9$ in a day.

I'm surprised anyone bought it. The first time I looked at the Nexus 7 I quickly looked for accessories for it on the Google Play website, looked at the cover ... said NO, looked at the extra power adapter, said NO for the second time.
Everyone knows there would be a flood of covers and other things for the device in a short while.

It's a pos ripoff. Much better out there at half the price.

Highlighted the logo in blue

Can you just cut the flap off and use it like a tpu?

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Maybe I should put some Elmers glue on mine, and sprinkle some glitter on it, or put some crazy eyes on it.

In hindsight (being what it is), Asus admitted that more of these sold than expected. The price reflects a premium on brand, and it was very plain what these were going to be like from the pictures. They looked like basic silicone with no added features, and they are. Asus said nothing about the sleep feature of the Nexus 7. There was no reason to believe that their cover would take advantage of it.
Had I bought one of these, I also would feel ripped off. Not by Asus or Google, but by my inability to hang on to my $20 based on the facts at hand.

LouZiffer said:
In hindsight (being what it is), Asus admitted that more of these sold than expected. The price reflects a premium on brand, and it was very plain what these were going to be like from the pictures. They looked like basic silicone with no added features, and they are. Asus said nothing about the sleep feature of the Nexus 7. There was no reason to believe that their cover would take advantage of it.
Had I bought one of these, I also would feel ripped off. Not by Asus or Google, but by my inability to hang on to my $20 based on the facts at hand.
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Actually I kind of liked how it looked from the pictures - what the pictures don't show is how badly it handles trying to put the flap behind the device.

Entropy512 said:
Actually I kind of liked how it looked from the pictures - what the pictures don't show is how badly it handles trying to put the flap behind the device.
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The look is nice, but what you bring up is what I immediately thought when I saw it for the first time. There's nothing to hold the cover back and it's not hinged in any way. Asus even had pictures of it splayed out on a flat surface. A video would have made it apparent for sure, and like I say... I could have been wrong at the time. I simply put my bet on the other color.

Did you watch the numerous video reviews on this forum that said the cover sucked balls before you bought it?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

Glad I waited to see a review before rushing to buy to it.

my nexus 5 motherboard had Fungus

hello,
so last night i just noticed that something was wrong with my jack
left side was louder than the right
i tried alot of things
and finally went to LG service
and they opened my phone up
and saw there was small fungus on the motherboard
even though i bought my phone on 10th dec 2013
and used a cover all along "THE ARMOR CASE!"
it still managed to happen i wonder why
i did get my board replaced though
it was giving me camera crashing and heating problems as well
but this makes me wonder how can fungus pop up on my motherboard so fast.

Moisture attracts fungi... Make sure you keep the phone away from water and let it not get damped...

hollowback said:
hello,
so last night i just noticed that something was wrong with my jack
left side was louder than the right
i tried alot of things
and finally went to LG service
and they opened my phone up
and saw there was small fungus on the motherboard
even though i bought my phone on 10th dec 2013
and used a cover all along "THE ARMOR CASE!"
it still managed to happen i wonder why
i did get my board replaced though
it was giving me camera crashing and heating problems as well
but this makes me wonder how can fungus pop up on my motherboard so fast.
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If you shower with your phone next to you it can be possible that the steam from a hot shower can cause fungus to grow.
Also I noticed that you said the left side is louder than the right. I'm assuming that you're talking about the speaker? The speaker is only located on the left side and the right side is for the mic.
sent from my neXus 5

At least you have a nice mushroom grower in your pocket now
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

I've a nice crop of liberty caps growing on mine!
Sent by mobile telephone.

hmm
funny thing is i never kept it in the shower or near water or something
i really took care of it
i dont recall how water could go inside
i am planning to buy some other cover for my phones extra protection i am already using a
http://www.amazon.in/Cruzerlite-Hybrid-Rugged-KickStand-Armour/dp/B00G3DU8NM?tag=googinhydr8850-21
im very surprised this could happen since i been taking real good care of it and never took it to the wash room

Going from a very cold temperature to a very warm temperature cold produce condensation within the phone in which could turn into mold or "fungus"... Just my 2¢
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app

Sounds like high humidity...put some foot powder on it!

im already using a LG Nexus 5 Cruzerlite Hybrid 2 Layer Rugged KickStand Armour Case
im planning to change my case to some rugged case which wont let such a thing happen
and still be strong
can anyone suggest one of the best protective cases !

OuncE718 said:
If you shower with your phone next to you it can be possible that the steam from a hot shower can cause fungus to grow.
Also I noticed that you said the left side is louder than the right. I'm assuming that you're talking about the speaker? The speaker is only located on the left side and the right side is for the mic.
sent from my neXus 5
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i meant the audio jack
its when i put my headset/earphones on

OuncE718 said:
If you shower with your phone next to you it can be possible that the steam from a hot shower can cause fungus to grow.
Also I noticed that you said the left side is louder than the right. I'm assuming that you're talking about the speaker? The speaker is only located on the left side and the right side is for the mic.
sent from my neXus 5
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no that happens when i put the jack into the audio jack port only
galaxys said:
Sounds like high humidity...put some foot powder on it!
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lol

You must be a fun guy... Sorry for the pun
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im already using a LG Nexus 5 Cruzerlite Hybrid 2 Layer Rugged KickStand Armour Case
im planning to change my case to some rugged case which wont let such a thing happen
and still be strong
can anyone suggest one of the best protective cases ! !!!!!!

hollowback said:
im already using a LG Nexus 5 Cruzerlite Hybrid 2 Layer Rugged KickStand Armour Case
im planning to change my case to some rugged case which wont let such a thing happen
and still be strong
can anyone suggest one of the best protective cases ! !!!!!!
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I'm not sure if any of the the cases will protect from spores though.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

OP eat the mushroom. For science

Oh gosh...I frequently keep my phone near me during a steamy shower...guess I better stop now.
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not helping :/

One of those really cheap screen pens of Amazon.com. They have a plastic 3.5 jack on a string to plug in the jack, to keep it with the phone. Cut the thread and use it to block the hole. Cost a dollar or less
Sent by mobile telephone.

I think you should run with it and see what you can harvest down the line. Might be worth more than the phone itself.