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I work outside and here it rains a lot. Its tempting to buy Sony Z1 or Samsung S4 Active. But damn, its boring phones!!! So is there a way to keep LG G2 dry?
The best would be a case, but if not, what do you recommend?
not sure while back I read about a company waterproofing phones with a special coating. Maybe worth a google
bachera said:
not sure while back I read about a company waterproofing phones with a special coating. Maybe worth a google
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Thanks. I did before posting but didn't find anything useful. Still, have ordered it now, seems like a beast of a phone.
I think bachera was referring to something like this:
http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/thi...pany-will-8216waterproof-your-smartphone/9792
Article is a bit old so not sure if the company is still in business & doing this or if there are others doing it as well. Sounds really good, but until I hear of people repeatedly getting great results, I am a little hesitant. Especially since you have to send the phone away for a few days. I think I'd prefer to go for a good case.
More than a few days when I send it from here. Nah a good case would be nice.
The Active is a bit scary to me since ATT will only replace it once for water damage and from what I read its a temporary promotion.
If water resistance is a priority you might want to wait and see if one of waterproof skins that wrap your phone instead of a case do become available for LG G2.
However, your ports wont be usable and low or no sound i presume?
rymdluo said:
If water resistance is a priority you might want to wait and see if one of waterproof skins that wrap your phone instead of a case do become available for LG G2.
However, your ports wont be usable and low or no sound i presume?
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Hey wait waterproof skins? Sounds very interesting. Got an example?
You can try this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZrjXSsfxMQ
Dont know how well it works.
leyvatron said:
You can try this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZrjXSsfxMQ
Dont know how well it works.
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It would completely ruin the phone. And it wouldn't last long.
Sckank said:
Hey wait waterproof skins? Sounds very interesting. Got an example?
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Google iOttie or WInner waterproof skins, I can't link due to my low post count.
rymdluo said:
Google iOttie or WInner waterproof skins, I can't link due to my low post count.
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The Winnergear skin appears to only be available for the SIII, SIV, or iPhone 5.
iOttie is also not available for the G2.
check otterboxs website their launching a new one thats slim. Only not for our phone so maybe if all who wants it asks
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Just a heads up to anyone interested in NeverWet who hasn't used it. In their video they show the guy waterproofing an iPhone... But, if you actually buy it ($20 @ Home Depot/elsewhere) it says (on the packaging) NOT to spray it on electronic devices (which totally contradicts their promotional video). I bought some just for the hell of it and it works (for the most part) but it does leave a nasty residue and tends to flake off as time progresses. Just an FYI.
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So hey all.
I'm coming from S3 and for it, I had a Zerolemon 7000mah battery.
There is no way now to do without external battery, and for N4,there are not plenty of them available.
So, this is my plan:
1x Anker Slim 3 6000mah battery pack
1x matte rugged case so I can glue/attach my Anker to it
Voila, there I have external 6000mah battery pack, easily carried with my N4 cover.
However, the holes beetween battery pack and cover looks doesn't look good, any ideas how to make that thing better?
Problems:
-camera use, the battery covers the whole backplate (need to remove the whole case to take a pic)
-weight, looking
PS. I don't care if it looks ugly, I just care about the mAhs.
What do you think?
Update 05.12
Ordering the pieces-->
laehtis said:
Problems:
-camera use, the battery covers the whole backplate (need to remove the whole case to take a pic)
-weight, looking
PS. I don't care if it looks ugly, I just care about the mAhs.
What do you think?
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First of all thanks for the idea and for sharing with us
Second, each person has to think if it is worth it, depending on the things they need in their phones, for examle, for me the phone look is essential, and this is true till the point that I don't use any case/bumper on it, just a screen protector and a dbrand skin. I personally use the phone to take lots of pics, so this would be an annoying solution for me, but for a person who doesn't take pics or care about the look but the battery life this would be a great invention.
Thanks again!
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First of all thanks for the idea and for sharing with us
Second, each person has to think if it is worth it, depending on the things they need in their phones, for examle, for me the phone look is essential, and this is true till the point that I don't use any case/bumper on it, just a screen protector and a dbrand skin. I personally use the phone to take lots of pics, so this would be an annoying solution for me, but for a person who doesn't take pics or care about the look but the battery life this would be a great invention.
Thanks again!
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Thanks for the reply and pointing out that thing. Yes, I completely understand and respect people who think phones look is important. For me it was too, until I rode over my S3 wit a bike, haha. I don't know will my thoughts change when my N4 arrives, damn it has so nice glass backplate!
Has anyone seen any 3rd party solutions for this yet? Cases, etc?
I miss it to death, can't seem to forget how nice it was on the N5. Especially with the not-so-great battery life, would be really nice to be able to place it on a charging pad at work or home when not using it.
I'm considering switching to N6 just for this, even with the downside of not being able to fit it in my pants pocket... on that note btw, after playing with the N6 and Note4 at the store, the Moto X feels tiny in my hands now!!
neocryte said:
Has anyone seen any 3rd party solutions for this yet? Cases, etc?
I miss it to death, can't seem to forget how nice it was on the N5. Especially with the not-so-great battery life, would be really nice to be able to place it on a charging pad at work or home when not using it.
I'm considering switching to N6 just for this, even with the downside of not being able to fit it in my pants pocket... on that note btw, after playing with the N6 and Note4 at the store, the Moto X feels tiny in my hands now!!
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MN3RR7Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
One reviewer says that it works just fine with the X. You could probably also stick it behind the case back if you're willing to open it up.
Yep I ordered it yesterday. Will give it a try with a case this evening and post how well it works. Not sure I'm ready to take off the back just yet, ha.
neocryte said:
Yep I ordered it yesterday. Will give it a try with a case this evening and post how well it works. Not sure I'm ready to take off the back just yet, ha.
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Works quite well with the i-Blason case. I got that exact wireless charger insert, just fit it between case and the device. I also cut the top off the charger, otherwise it was sticking too far out into the "dimple" of the case.
I am not a big fan of cases and would like to eventually just stick this behind the back cover - anyone know if the back cover is tough to take off?
Anyone look into an internal mod yet? Anyone able to take the back off safely and put this inside?
Hey,i've bought a new wallet cover and this might seem dumb,but i really confuses me.
It's nice,it's an official one,it appears in the "accesories" tab,but the pocket doesnt seem to have an intrance. It has that line,but no entrance. And i can feel that there is a pocket for the card,but i really don-'t know how to reach it.
I did not read the papers...,who does that for a CASE?
Do i need to do something for it to open or it's just one of a kind who has no entrance?
saaron272 said:
maybe you should take a photo of it so can be more clearly to help you , usually there is a line use for put the card slot,
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Problem solved,i had to cut it with a knife on the line. Close this thread
Good evening you good people of XDA land! :highfive:
I am looking for a new phone to replace my now very broken and almost dead iPhone 6 plus for a S7 Edge. When I get the new handset I will need a new case for it, but here is my dilemma! what case to go for?
I have read a lot of reviews that say the battery live isn't as good as other handsets win this size, so I'm not sure as weather to try a batter case. I've never used one and I'm a bit concerned that it will add too much bulk to the handset or worst case damage it in some way. for my old Iphone I had a Spigen Neo Hybrid Metal Cover Case and really like it but felt that the metal in places was very thin, and eventually it did break. I was thinking of getting the same for the S7 and getting an external battery charger thing.
I would be grateful for any advise and opinions form you chaps and chapets!
Ta muchly
Running
I'm now using led cover, and work really well, but I don't recommend it for you... because it will open and let your phone face down when fall..... And an battery case can work well and more useful... because my S7E won't last whole day gaming...... ,start at 10 AM and battery dead at 9 PM(which is very good, but not enough for me D so get battery case if you need do fit or game..... if not get other case...... you can last one day without charge if you don't game....
Used since October and no once fall.(sorry if my English not so good)
Mengx said:
I'm now using led cover, and work really well, but I don't recommend it for you... because it will open and let your phone face down when fall..... And an battery case can work well and more useful... because my S7E won't last whole day gaming...... ,start at 10 AM and battery dead at 9 PM(which is very good, but not enough for me D so get battery case if you need do fit or game..... if not get other case...... you can last one day without charge if you don't game....
Used since October and no once fall.(sorry if my English not so good)
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Thanks,
I do a bit of gaming, but not massive amounts and not really anything to intense. FM16 was as far a I went in my iPhone.
Running
I have the UAG, Spigen Neo Hybrid, Poetic Affinity, and Tech21 Evo frame and so far the Tech21 is my favorite. I do really like the other case and the UAG is my second favorite but it is just a little too busy on back for my taste. All the cases I named are very good though. Hope this helps
Why get an S7 edge when s8 is just around the corner?
joe3681 said:
Why get an S7 edge when s8 is just around the corner?
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1) $100 discount
2) It still has a headphone jack
3) It still has the fingerprint scanner on the front, where it belongs.
4) If required, there is a working root solution today. There are no guarantees an engineering root (or any root) will ever work on the S8.
joe3681 said:
Why get an S7 edge when s8 is just around the corner?
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This, 9 days away from revealing, for sale just after.
1. I'd pay $100 to have such a big difference. It's not like an iPhone that's virtually the same every year.
2.S8 has a headphone jack. Again, it's not an iPhone
3.Finger scanner on back isn't bad. Think about where you place your fingers on back when holding. It's not unergonomic. Plus, bigger screen so...
4. What is root really worth anymore? It's NOTHING like it used to be unless you want broken apps and $hit battery life
joe3681 said:
1. I'd pay $100 to have such a big difference. It's not like an iPhone that's virtually the same every year.
2.S8 has a headphone jack. Again, it's not an iPhone
3.Finger scanner on back isn't bad. Think about where you place your fingers on back when holding. It's not unergonomic. Plus, bigger screen so...
4. What is root really worth anymore? It's NOTHING like it used to be unless you want broken apps and $hit battery life
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Thanks Joe, I've been bouncing back on forth on whether to root - mainly out of nostalgia for the fun of ROM swapping and eaking out more life from the phone.
But you've helped convince me there's very little I miss about rooting, nothing that isn't outweighed by stability.
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Thanks Joe, I've been bouncing back on forth on whether to root - mainly out of nostalgia for the fun of ROM swapping and eaking out more life from the phone.
But you've helped convince me there's very little I miss about rooting, nothing that isn't outweighed by stability.
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I used to root/jailbreak EVERYTHING. I wouldn't buy a phone I couldn't root. I even still have a Note tablet running a CM Nougat. I wouldn't get a phone I couldn't root, I've built several stable af and reputable ROMs. Now days, especially with Package Disabler I haven't rooted in a long time. Xposed, everything is so problematic. Root cloaks don't hide root from most apps, and MANY apps are broken or simply state they won't work with root. Not to mention you run a kernel meant to be flashed, the phones problem fixed, then flashed stock. It's NOT for daily use. Instability, excessive battery drain, there's nothing enticing about root anymore.
joe3681 said:
Why get an S7 edge when s8 is just around the corner?
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It's a cost cutting exercise. I need a new phone and I want one that is as up to date as possible. I've got a iPhone 6 Plus but to upgrade to the 7 plus will set me back around £100 upfront and then £30-40 more a month than the s7.
I'm going to guess that the s8 will cost the same!
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Good evening you good people of XDA land! :highfive:
I am looking for a new phone to replace my now very broken and almost dead iPhone 6 plus for a S7 Edge. When I get the new handset I will need a new case for it, but here is my dilemma! what case to go for?
I have read a lot of reviews that say the battery live isn't as good as other handsets win this size, so I'm not sure as weather to try a batter case. I've never used one and I'm a bit concerned that it will add too much bulk to the handset or worst case damage it in some way. for my old Iphone I had a Spigen Neo Hybrid Metal Cover Case and really like it but felt that the metal in places was very thin, and eventually it did break. I was thinking of getting the same for the S7 and getting an external battery charger thing.
I would be grateful for any advise and opinions form you chaps and chapets!
Ta muchly
Running
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IMO, your best bet is to invest in wireless charging and not worry so much about battery. I have a dock for work and one for home. When I'm not using it, it's on the dock charging. Really changes how you use it over time. Case is really a personal choice. I'm happy as can be with Spigen Rugged Armor. Doesn't affect wireless rapid charge at all.
On another note, play with one at the store. The edge can be kind of frustrating. Case reduces ghost touches, but it's still there. There are also other little annoying things like the placement of the attachment button in messages. I use that several times a day, and it is annoyingly right on that edge. If you watch a lot of video tho, it really looks great on this screen.
joe3681 said:
1. I'd pay $100 to have such a big difference. It's not like an iPhone that's virtually the same every year.
2.S8 has a headphone jack. Again, it's not an iPhone
3.Finger scanner on back isn't bad. Think about where you place your fingers on back when holding. It's not unergonomic. Plus, bigger screen so...
4. What is root really worth anymore? It's NOTHING like it used to be unless you want broken apps and $hit battery life
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****ty battery life with root? And then you say that you have built stable af roms? Dude come on. Im using echoe rom with a sound mod en safetynet passed and root amd everything else. And ill bet your ass you dont have an excperience on your phone like i have on mine. My battery life is freaking awesome. Havemt charged my s7e since yesterday and im still on 35 %
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kevinjessy said:
****ty battery life with root? And then you say that you have built stable af roms? Dude come on. Im using echoe rom with a sound mod en safetynet passed and root amd everything else. And ill bet your ass you dont have an excperience on your phone like i have on mine. My battery life is freaking awesome. Havemt charged my s7e since yesterday and im still on 35 %
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Everyone's use is different. No 2 people will have the same results so...
Barkleyfan said:
IMO, your best bet is to invest in wireless charging and not worry so much about battery. I have a dock for work and one for home. When I'm not using it, it's on the dock charging. Really changes how you use it over time. Case is really a personal choice. I'm happy as can be with Spigen Rugged Armor. Doesn't affect wireless rapid charge at all.
On another note, play with one at the store. The edge can be kind of frustrating. Case reduces ghost touches, but it's still there. There are also other little annoying things like the placement of the attachment button in messages. I use that several times a day, and it is annoyingly right on that edge. If you watch a lot of video tho, it really looks great on this screen.
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I'm not sure wireless will work for me at work as I don't have anywhere other than my pocket to leave the phone!
That's one reason why I was lookin at battery cases. I'm having trouble picking a case as I can really tell from pics online what they are like. And I'm not sure if any local shops have a decent range of cases to browse!
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I'm not sure wireless will work for me at work as I don't have anywhere other than my pocket to leave the phone!
That's one reason why I was lookin at battery cases. I'm having trouble picking a case as I can really tell from pics online what they are like. And I'm not sure if any local shops have a decent range of cases to browse!
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Right on. I'd grab the phone first, see how it meets your needs. Accessories don't resell well, if at all. Power banks are cheap enough, altho I'll skip. I'd rather have an ugly case than 2 bricks tethered together. Good luck with your purchases.
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If you use power save mode on these, you can literally get days of use from a charge. With everything set to performance, I still get through a full day on it.
running water said:
I'm not sure wireless will work for me at work as I don't have anywhere other than my pocket to leave the phone!
That's one reason why I was lookin at battery cases. I'm having trouble picking a case as I can really tell from pics online what they are like. And I'm not sure if any local shops have a decent range of cases to browse!
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If you're leaving your phone in your pocket, then (depending on how tight your pockets are) you really have a choice between a case or a power bank. Personally I'd choose a bank because you can charge anything with it and they're insanely cheaper (US $15 vs. US$85 for a charging case). If you do get a case, I'd recommend spending a little extra (especially if you're getting the S7 on sale) and getting one from a solid company with a good manufacturer's warranty so that, if it breaks, you can get it fixed.
Another reason to get the S7E is that is still uses MicroUSB and not USB-C, so it'll be easier getting accessories for it.
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IMO, your best bet is to invest in wireless charging and not worry so much about battery. I have a dock for work and one for home. When I'm not using it, it's on the dock charging. Really changes how you use it over time. Case is really a personal choice. I'm happy as can be with Spigen Rugged Armor. Doesn't affect wireless rapid charge at all.
On another note, play with one at the store. The edge can be kind of frustrating. Case reduces ghost touches, but it's still there. There are also other little annoying things like the placement of the attachment button in messages. I use that several times a day, and it is annoyingly right on that edge. If you watch a lot of video tho, it really looks great on this screen.
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I'm really considering a power bank. I have a Microsoft surface 3 that I can't plug in anywhere at college so could do with having something for that. Any suggestions on what power bank to look at?
Cheers
If you're getting an S7 Edge, which i don't recommend, please don't get it through sprint. This phone is so packed with bs and everything else wrong with it, go to verizon if you still want this phone.
godpowerrr said:
If you're getting an S7 Edge, which i don't recommend, please don't get it through sprint. This phone is so packed with bs and everything else wrong with it, go to verizon if you still want this phone.
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eh dont deal with any carrier - tmo seems to be the least intrusive
if you really want it - get the 935F (exanos, international version). you'll get the latest updates from samsung and then also have the capability to load ROMs, etc if you want to. battery lasts longer too.