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"Life Proof" Case Possibilities?

Just curious if there has been any information released about a snap-tight case that would protect against spills/drops in water, dust-proof and possibility drop/shock proof. I know that the odds of a case like this being produced depends on how many of the devices are sold along with customer request.
So are there any companies out there that are saying they will produce one? Or is it time to start sending mass emails to request them to make it? Thanks!

MinionOfEckerd said:
Just curious if there has been any information released about a snap-tight case that would protect against spills/drops in water, dust-proof and possibility drop/shock proof. I know that the odds of a case like this being produced depends on how many of the devices are sold along with customer request.
So are there any companies out there that are saying they will produce one? Or is it time to start sending mass emails to request them to make it? Thanks!
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I was amazed they are starting to make life proof cases for the gs3! Really doubtful they will make one for the note.

MinionOfEckerd said:
Just curious if there has been any information released about a snap-tight case that would protect against spills/drops in water, dust-proof and possibility drop/shock proof. I know that the odds of a case like this being produced depends on how many of the devices are sold along with customer request.
So are there any companies out there that are saying they will produce one? Or is it time to start sending mass emails to request them to make it? Thanks!
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Is this even possible with an S-Pen? We may not get anything water proof, but something drop/shock proof is coming in the form of Otterbox cases. You can find those here: http://www.otterbox.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2-cases/samsung-galaxy-note-2-cases,default,sc.html

siehead said:
Is this even possible with an S-Pen? We may not get anything water proof, but something drop/shock proof is coming in the form of Otterbox cases. You can find those here: http://www.otterbox.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2-cases/samsung-galaxy-note-2-cases,default,sc.html
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Well, I guess that you wouldn't be able to take the S-Pen out with a snap-on water-proof case. That's more or less a given.if you want it to be water-proof.
Yeah, I've been eyeing up the Otterboxes as usual which will help out in case of drops.

They could make cap on the s pen part like the one the iphone one has for the charging port which we could remove take the pen out and close it back up and such that way it would be sealed tight and still functional. I for one would really love a lifeproof for the note to come out.

LifeProof will never come out with a case in the galaxy note series due to the fact that the stylus is a major feature in the line. If they make one, losing the stylus feature kinda defeats the purpose of getting phablet like this. I can see them making one for the galaxy s3.

Well there are many ways to seal the device up without taking away the functionality of the stylus they would just need to really think of the best one. I mean seriously a cap that works like the port covers on most cases should work fine and keep it sealed but yeah i doubt they will make anything and yeah i know that the S pen is pretty much the point of buying a Note.

That would be awesome
Having paid full price for this thing I would love to get a waterproof case for it. I was thinking today about what I'd want in a rugged case. Since we have bluetooth/wifi I only have to plug it in to charge it, so some wireless charging solution would close off that port, as well as the headphone port. They could make another place to put the pen, triggering the internal sensor might be tricky. For now you can go to an outdoor store and get a waterproof pouch and put it in there when needed, but realistically it does rain sometimes so not needed to do that would be great.

http://compare.ebay.com/like/121112234399?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar try this

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http://compare.ebay.com/like/121112234399?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar try this
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I would be very cautious buying cheap waterproof cases. Wouldnt put my phone in there.
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mikemq2003 said:
I would be very cautious buying cheap waterproof cases. Wouldnt put my phone in there.
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Yep, not to mention it's only $20... A real shovk/water proof case will most certainly cost more than that.
For everyone else you can forget the speculation, there have been many of us contacting various companies about making such a case and the answer is invariably NO.
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Seidio won't make OBEX case for our note 2

Just got a mail from seidio, saying that obex case would prevent access to s pen and make it uncomfortable to use, so they won't be making such a case. They instead suggest to go for the convert case, rugged although not waterproof (which, if you ask me, is like giving bananas to someone asking for apples).
I'm really sad and disappointed about this choice, since they put a poll on their site for next obex case and note 2 was leading the chart by many many votes. I see their clear point in this decision, though I wouldn't mind having to open a separate hatch to access my s pen, just like you need to do with other ports, and I would cope with reduce sensibility in exchange for waterproof protection.
That said, I am asking you fellas: is there any comparable case for note 2?
Maybe otterbox is considering an armor case?
Please don't tell me to look for the griffin survivor knock off case that I have seen in many threads here : I am looking for something with similar ruggedness but better look and reduced bulkiness and possibly waterproof. Obex seemed the perfect choice to me: indestructible, slim, good looking!
Cheers to everyone!
Galaxy Note II - Alliance Rom

I asked otter about the Armor case for our phone and they responded that they aren't going to make that type of case for the note 2.
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cyberpunk627 said:
Just got a mail from seidio, saying that obex case would prevent access to s pen and make it uncomfortable to use, so they won't be making such a case. They instead suggest to go for the convert case, rugged although not waterproof (which, if you ask me, is like giving bananas to someone asking for apples).
I'm really sad and disappointed about this choice, since they put a poll on their site for next obex case and note 2 was leading the chart by many many votes. I see their clear point in this decision, though I wouldn't mind having to open a separate hatch to access my s pen, just like you need to do with other ports, and I would cope with reduce sensibility in exchange for waterproof protection.
That said, I am asking you fellas: is there any comparable case for note 2?
Maybe otterbox is considering an armor case?
Please don't tell me to look for the griffin survivor knock off case that I have seen in many threads here : I am looking for something with similar ruggedness but better look and reduced bulkiness and possibly waterproof. Obex seemed the perfect choice to me: indestructible, slim, good looking!
Cheers to everyone!
Galaxy Note II - Alliance Rom
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Let me ping them. I know the decision is probably finalized, but perhaps they might listen to one more opinion... The whole point of waterproof case is to use it in extreme environment where NOBODY going to pull out their s-pen, unless you are planning to use it as a weapon lol!!! The problem with a hatch/port cover - in order to be waterproof you have to meet specific military standards of being submerged under the water. Having a flip port cover even with tightest fit won't guarantee it because of the water pressure. But for sure, that OBEX case looks like it can take some serious beating!

or, try this.
http://www.liquipel.com/

R: Seidio won't make OBEX case for our note 2
vectron said:
Let me ping them. I know the decision is probably finalized, but perhaps they might listen to one more opinion... The whole point of waterproof case is to use it in extreme environment where NOBODY going to pull out their s-pen, unless you are planning to use it as a weapon lol!!! The problem with a hatch/port cover - in order to be waterproof you have to meet specific military standards of being submerged under the water. Having a flip port cover even with tightest fit won't guarantee it because of the water pressure. But for sure, that OBEX case looks like it can take some serious beating!
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Please let us know what they will tell you!
Really hoping for a miracle
wase4711 said:
or, try this.
http://www.liquipel.com/
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Will look into it, but what I really like is the idea of a case... Thank you for your suggestion!!
Galaxy Note II - Alliance Rom

Official reply from Seidio:
"Unfortunately, we did announce late last month that we will not be making OBEX for the Galaxy Note 2. We wish we could fulfill our customers’ requests however; the OBEX is designed to be a waterproof everyday case and obstructing the S-pen would take away from the functionality of the Note 2."

vectron said:
Official reply from Seidio:
"Unfortunately, we did announce late last month that we will not be making OBEX for the Galaxy Note 2. We wish we could fulfill our customers’ requests however; the OBEX is designed to be a waterproof everyday case and obstructing the S-pen would take away from the functionality of the Note 2."
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Lame some of us bought our note 2 without even caring about the pen
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R: Seidio won't make OBEX case for our note 2
I got the same answer, plus something about "look at our other products we make"
Well it looks like we and seidio have different point of views, moreover they have to look to businesses and incomes, sells and so on, so I can understand that it might not be worth the effort for them...
Anything similar we might take into account? Any news about an otterbox armor? Thought I read somewhere they won't be making it also... Really bad luck for us note 2 users!!
Galaxy Note II - Alliance Rom

Long shot but there has been a post on their Facebook page asking for "other" reasons they wouldnt put this into production. If we can all support that post, perhaps they will see we would like to purchase.
If not, anyvother smaller suppliers that specialise in aterproof casing we can bang on the doors of?

moliugeek said:
Long shot but there has been a post on their Facebook page asking for "other" reasons they wouldnt put this into production. If we can all support that post, perhaps they will see we would like to purchase.
If not, anyvother smaller suppliers that specialise in aterproof casing we can bang on the doors of?
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With a resources of small supplier, it will take them at least 2-3 months to design, to test the prototype, to iron-out fixes, to get all the certifications (it has to be tested to military standards), and to get manufacturing in China up and running. Note 2 is already 8+ months old phone at the end of it's cycle. Do you think anybody even cares about it? It's a sad reality.

Resurrecting an old thread, I know, but I had to laugh when I saw that Seidio released an Obex case for the Note 3...which....uh....also had a S-Pen.... Oops.
I've since settled for a waterproof bag type "case" to take my Note 2 fishing. I participate in online catch, photo, & release tournaments and they use a phone app for submitting photos out on the water.
The only thing that sucks is I can't get to my S-Pen... Haha Kidding!

Finally! A Waterproof Case for the Note 2!

I kayak fish a lot, and I've started participating in tournaments which use a phone app for submitting a measuring board photo of your fish. So I've been using a dry bag style "case" for a while, but it's cumbersome and doesn't really protect the phone very well from impacts, which can easily happen in a kayak. Anyway, someone finally made a LifeProof-ish/Obex-ish case for the Note 2:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NTXWR2E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought one and will post how well it works.
It has loop for you to attach a lanyard or strap -- I'll probably put one of the floating Pentax wrist straps that I have for my GoPros on it. Because the most waterproofed phone in the world isn't going to do you any good when it's lost at the bottom of the ocean.
I've been a long-time buyer of Seidio cases, but was VERY disappointed when they didn't make an Obex case for the Note 2 ("because of the S-pen"), but then made one for the Note 3. :silly:

Where's the review

Oops! Sorry! Thanks for the remind!
The case works PERFECTLY! Can't emphasize that enough. It's really easy to install it and use it, the touchscreen works very well, no leaks, the ports are relatively easy to access while also doing a great job of keeping water out. I've used it twice now fishing from a kayak, and it's really protected the phone well, while allowing full use of the camera as well as all other phone functions. Several people posted reviews on Amazon that the microphone doesn't work well, but I highly suspect that's because they don't have it lined up properly in the case because it works perfectly for me.
Just FYI, this is actually a "Redpepper" branded case rather than "EasyLife". If you Google "Redpepper Note 2" you may be able to find it for even cheaper than it is on Amazon.com. I'm not sweating it, though. The price I got on Amazon was already a fraction of a LifeProof case, and this is the only waterproof case I've found for our Note 2, anyway, so I don't mind rewarding them with a little extra just for that.

Here it is for less than half the price in case anyone else wants this case.

NickVXD said:
Here it is for less than half the price in case anyone else wants this case.
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Just FYI, there's feedback on that specific seller for it taking over two months to receive the case. There are several other sellers who are also close to that price, though. Good luck.

Your thoughts on magnetic holsters

Im looking for a holster, i found some but most have a magnetic closure. Im not sure if its ok for our phones so i just wantes your thoughts or experience with it. I use samsung pay every day and i dont want any sensor to be off because of the magnets.
Maybe im a little paranoid over it because it probably takes an extremely powerful magnet to cause any harm but im not willing to test it out lol

None of the magnetic items for the phones will cause any harm to your phone.
You may notice that the stylus doesn't work where the magnet is, but it will work just fine when you move the magnet.

As a Samsung Experience Consultant, I do not recommend anything magnetic, I think they mess with the device internals.

kmarx said:
As a Samsung Experience Consultant, I do not recommend anything magnetic, I think they mess with the device internals.
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You do know many manufacturers use magnets in their devices and accessories, including Samsung and Apple, right? Every Apple smart case / cover utilizes magnets and (as much as I love Android) I can honestly think of no more reliable tablet than the iPad.

kmarx said:
As a Samsung Experience Consultant, I do not recommend anything magnetic, I think they mess with the device internals.
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You think or you know?
You should only be putting out info if you know. If you don't know, and it is clear you don't, then you should not speak on a subject.
Magnets will in no way harm the phone unless you are using super powerful magnets, what you use to hold the phone to a dock and things like that won't bother it in the least bit.

I do not recommend any of the Samsung Flip Cases to customers because I have seen them cause problems with devices before. I do not recommend magnetic closures because I have seen them cause problems with devices.
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You think or you know?
You should only be putting out info if you know. If you don't know, and it is clear you don't, then you should not speak on a subject.
Magnets will in no way harm the phone unless you are using super powerful magnets, what you use to hold the phone to a dock and things like that won't bother it in the least bit.
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kmarx said:
I do not recommend any of the Samsung Flip Cases to customers because I have seen them cause problems with devices before. I do not recommend magnetic closures because I have seen them cause problems with devices.
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What sort of issues have you seen?
It seems strange that Samsung would release a product that would interfere with one of its flagship products and sell it as an accessory.

Mayonesa said:
Im looking for a holster, i found some but most have a magnetic closure. Im not sure if its ok for our phones so i just wantes your thoughts or experience with it. I use samsung pay every day and i dont want any sensor to be off because of the magnets.
Maybe im a little paranoid over it because it probably takes an extremely powerful magnet to cause any harm but im not willing to test it out lol
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I'm not sure if this is specifically what you're asking about, but I've been using a Scosche MagicMount (http://amzn.com/B00I608BJ8) for my car dash and love it! I lay the larger metal plate (it comes with two sizes) at the bottom of my case, oriented where the longer sides are parallel to the bottom of the phone (let me know if you need a picture). I don't stick the plate to my phone, but rather set it inside my case. It turns out to be the perfect length and height for the Note 5. Wireless charging and Samsung Pay still work great. I used that picture of the Note 5 where someone made the back of transparent to make sure the wireless charging coil inside the phone does not over lap with the metal plate that comes with the mount.

I bought a nice leatherette case for my Note 5 only to find that the S-Pen does not work on the right hand side where the magnet is. I took it off immediately and went back to my Body Glove case.

flyingwolf said:
You think or you know?
You should only be putting out info if you know. If you don't know, and it is clear you don't, then you should not speak on a subject.
Magnets will in no way harm the phone unless you are using super powerful magnets, what you use to hold the phone to a dock and things like that won't bother it in the least bit.
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I purchased a wallet case on eBay. I noticed there were areas on the screen that wouldn't work. When I flipped the removable phone case there were 6 magnets...three on each side to hold the phone in the wallet. These magnets are small, but the impact was terrible! I I'm attaching pictures of me using the s pen to find the areas on the screen and the back of the phone case.

charlesrogers74 said:
I purchased a wallet case on eBay. I noticed there were areas on the screen that wouldn't work. When I flipped the removable phone case there were 6 magnets...three on each side to hold the phone in the wallet. These magnets are small, but the impact was terrible! I I'm attaching pictures of me using the s pen to find the areas on the screen and the back of the phone case.
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-Sigh-
Like I said. "Magnets will in no way harm the phone"
This isn't harming your phone, it does do as you have seen which is a TEMPORARY issue and has already been discussed, it will cause no permanent harm to the phone.

I don't know about magnetic holsters but magnetic car mounts most definitely YES. I've used many holsters over the years, for all kinds of types of phones. I haven't really thought about it till I saw this post. My buddy has a good magnetic car mount for his s7 edge, but I don't really know anyone at the moment that's using a magnetic holster. Just my opinion though, the last time I used a holster was way back in January and it was actually pretty good. It was a best buy branded platinum, with kickstand holdster and case like a 3 in kind of deal but not magnetic. It fit could on my belt clips for my jeans and suit pants. Good luck

bought the Bracketron brand at best buy, the magnetic part is on the mount, it is a metal plate stick to your phone so no interference from the magnet, not owning a note 5 tho.

I put in some small tin paper cutouts INSIDE my note 5. I took the back cover off, peeled the sticker with the color/logo and spraypainted it a nice black then just glued the tin paper inside of that. Then I took a flat wireless charger and added neodymium magnets to it, modded it to be as small/thin as possible then covered it up with some black thin leather I bought from Michaels. I mounted it up to my car's console and now I just plop the phone onto it and it sticks tight and fast charges, no wires or case. Worked perfectly, but in hot weather the leather would become a bit slippery so it would slip off, but I fixed that with a couple of very small circular double sided gel tape on the bottom just to provide a bit of friction. I've ridden like this for the past 5 or 6 months and it doesn't slip or fall off at all, heavy bumps, hot weather, nothing dislodges it.
The only thing that doesn't work is the spen, and that's only directly over the magnets, but I wouldn't write on it anyway while it was mounted. Otherwise I've had zero difficulties with it. I'll post up pics if anyone is interested, but it's a bit frankenstein looking.

[Pouch View Project] Note 5

Hi comunnity,
I'm a big fun of Samsung phones and since S4 I've notice how good Flip Covers and SView covers help in not permit our face sweat soak all the display. However, it's uncomfortable to deal with that thing along the day turning to front and back every time, some times all most going throw the floor by accident (happen to me), and don't protect the phone as can open the flip and nock the display on floor.
So I think:
Is positive because don't soak the display with my Sweat, but don't protect the phone and it's pretty unproductive along the day flipping that thing.
So I start to look the pouch of my BlackBerry Z30 and have the perception that what a great thing they do here... you have a thing that turnoff the display while inside and you can talk with the person with the phone inside this (but wasn't make for it).
So I start to find pouch with SView, just find the "Crumena" by Spigen for S4, that was discontinued. (Pictures attached)
Now I want to create a Pouch View for Note 5 and would like to receive ideas and receive helps in design by daily user's.
I would like to start using a modify Flip Cover View of note 5 and adapt.
Somethings I have to understand before, how works the recognition of the case by Samsung? Chip or by magnet?

No one would like it?

To be honest. I really like this idea. Let me know about the progress

It's an interesting idea but I personally wouldn't enjoy having to remove my phone from a pouch case regularly. I can see this as an option when you're traveling and are not using your phone as much like when you're going thru security at the airport and transiting from gate to gate. It seems like it can serve a niche purpose but (and this is just my opinion) it doesn't offer a practical service for my needs/wants in a daily phone case. I do wish ya luck, though.

Sailor Gerry said:
It's an interesting idea but I personally wouldn't enjoy having to remove my phone from a pouch case regularly. I can see this as an option when you're traveling and are not using your phone as much like when you're going thru security at the airport and transiting from gate to gate. It seems like it can serve a niche purpose but (and this is just my opinion) it doesn't offer a practical service for my needs/wants in a daily phone case. I do wish ya luck, though.
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Don't you think that the usability of SView case would help you?

You might look into purchasing one of these. I really like mine. https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-View-Clear-Folio/dp/B012AWAV1S?th=1

daniel_costa_rj said:
Don't you think that the usability of SView case would help you?
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Personally, no. I never felt the need to even try any of those SView cases because they just were not practical for my habits. The way I use my Note 5, the way I customize the themes (created from scratch on my PC), the way I respond to notifications, all of that doesn't go well with how SView cases are meant to be used. They just don't fit my personal preference with how I use my phone.
Using the case I'm currently using:
along with a tempered glass screen protector is (personally) a much more practical setup for my daily use of this device. But like I said, a pouch like you're proposing may be useful for special situations where you need to keep the phone more protected during transit in an airport (security) and things like that. Where you won't be using your phone as regularly because you're busy getting from one gate to another and settling into a seat on board a flight.