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Xperia Play Otterbox commuter Case review READ ME BEFORE BUYING IT

Case: 1 star
Hello all,
Thought I'd give my input on this case before anyone else buys this thing.
The case as a whole and it's construction/quality is very good, hard durable plastic, good silicon underlay helps protect the back. Overall good quality.
People have mentioned that it's very hard to press the L/R and the volume buttons. I didn't have much of an issue, sure it's harder, but not impossible.
The dust covers on the USB and microphone jack are very good, fits in well, and easy to remove, and put back in.
If this was it, the Otterbox case would be great and get 5 stars.
So why then am I only giving this case 1 star? Simple, two fatal flaws that completely break this case.
1) To the left of the USB port are two clips keeping the top and bottom halves attached, these two clips OVERLAP. Why is this a bad thing? Because they push the screen apart, as well when you move the screen up and down, it will scratch against the gamepad. Over time this could cause some bad scratches or damage to the gamepad.
2) This is my biggest problem. The silicon inlay is too thick. What problem does this present? The clips on the side of the case rely on things fitting perfectly in order to latch onto the phone. Since the silicon is too thick, when the case is fitted, the clips are pushed out too far to properly grab on to edges of the phone. I noticed this when I was using the volume buttons, since I have to push down harder on the volume buttons than normal, because of the silicon, the extra force would push the case apart.
I have called Otterbox, and have twice had replacements sent to me, all had the same problems. I tried taking out the silicon and putting it on, the case fit PERFECTLY. But some of the buttons, power button, volume, L/R buttons are not as easily pressed anymore.
When I called Otterbox the last one, the rep made mention that it is an older phone and wasn't sure if they ever intended to fix the problem. He didn't say it, but you could tell what he was thinking.
These problems have existed since the case was made, theres no reason the problem should still exist. So they never intent to do anything, and anyone already with the case is forgotten about.
This is the second Otterbox case I have had problems with, my other was my Xperia X10 Impact case. I won't be buying any more Otterbox cases.
Just thought I'd share this in case anyone was even considering the Otterbox case for their Play.
When I get some money, I'll be trying out a Trident case.

Thanks for the review, I found it helpful.

I had an otterbox case on my old phone and it was awesome. Soon as I bought this phone last August I bougt an ottetbox case. Piece of crap for the same reasons you described thankfully I was provided and refund and got to keep the case, which sits in its box since August. Again stay the hell away from otterbox for this case is worthless and junk. I have never tried another case. However I do keep a nice otterbox screen shield on for good measure. That works well too bad I can't say the same for the case.
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you are much better off with a trident aegis. In my view the best case on the market for play. If you don't have the dough get a cheap £3 gel case from ebay. Don't buy an acrylic case as they dont fit well or last long.
I have a £30 otterbox discarded somewher in my office. Waste of money

Good luck trying to get it to stay with an invisibleSHIELD on also
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i bought a trident case for my play.
Best decision ever.
Perfect fit and buttons are very easy to press.
The only bad thing is that there are no dust covers for the ports and the shoulder buttons are exposed, but that shouldnt stop you from getting this case.
You will enjoy it.

here in the Philippines, otterbox staff are also expert dickheads.. they're arrogant

This is the best Xperia Play case you can buy. I've got one and it's awesome !
It puts aside any of your trident cases.
http://www.fommy.co.uk/view-full-page.php?skuno=91144

sufy1000 said:
This is the best Xperia Play case you can buy. I've got one and it's awesome !
It puts aside any of your trident cases.
http://www.fommy.co.uk/view-full-page.php?skuno=91144
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neh, looks like those cheap $2 worth sold in fake accessories shops here in the philippines.. wearing them only degrades the phone.. trident is still the best, both in protection & aesthetics..

narflynn619 said:
neh, looks like those cheap $2 worth sold in fake accessories shops here in the philippines.. wearing them only degrades the phone.. trident is still the best, both in protection & aesthetics..
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Doesn't degrade the phone at all. Its see through and looks nice. It's made out of plastic though.

sufy1000 said:
Doesn't degrade the phone at all. Its see through and looks nice. It's made out of plastic though.
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It destroyed my front glass and back battery cover.
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savage24x said:
It destroyed my front glass and back battery cover.
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Did you drop it ?

Yeah, it's see-through. That's what makes it look cheap & degraded. As I said, it looks like those $2 worth cases sold by street vendors.
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Trident FTW! :-D

narflynn619 said:
Yeah, it's see-through. That's what makes it look cheap & degraded. As I said, it looks like those $2 worth cases sold by street vendors.
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Trident FTW! :-D
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Well I have to say it doesn't look cheap or degraded. It fits perfectly well and does a good job of protecting the phone.
And the reason why I bought this case is because it's see through and I have a white Xperia Play so it looks awesome !

sufy1000 said:
Did you drop it ?
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Nope.
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My OtterBox broke, they sent me a new one
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savage24x said:
Nope.
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Then how the hell did it destroy your front glass and battery cover ?

sufy1000 said:
Then how the hell did it destroy your front glass and battery cover ?
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The clear plastic one wasn't sanded or clear coated and I didnt realize it.
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I have a Trident case for mine. I read too many bad reviews about otterbox that so i went with Trident. It does a very good job of protecting my phone and makes it have some grip so you don't drop it so easily.

I think the Otterbox was redesigned, because I experience NONE of this "clip overlap" issue that I read about. I received mine today and did not even know people had any issue until reading some reviews. I carefully inspected mine and it is flawless. Nothing rubs or scrapes at all. It is smooth as butter. Nor is it "falling off" like others claim. The volume controls are actually easier to volume up and down now, and while yes, there is a little more push involved with the trigger buttons, it is not so much that I cannot push them. It is great to know they are sealed from dust/grime/crap.
I cannot say anything wrong with this case at all. There are cutouts as well for the speakers, and I noticed some reviews said that there were not. I think the case has been re-done, because none of the reviews/reports reflect my case at all??
EDIT: I think I figured it out. If you put the top portion BACKWARD, the tabs overlap each other. You must ensure to put it on the RIGHT WAY and it will not scrape, etc. Wish they were a little more informative and let you know the correct method on the package. I did not put it on the wrong way, but after looking it over I can see how someone can do this and experience what the original reviewer did. When installed the correct way, *nothing* rubs.

Otterbox Defender Case (look-a-like)

I bought this on ebay for my epic touch and thought it would be cool to share with xda, check it out ... It's a Otterbox Note 2 Defender Case (look-a-like)
CHECK IT OUT
it has all the features of the defender case except the Clear protective membrane on touch screen or the Ratcheting belt clip holster...
I drop my phone once from getting out the car and it was on lap, the case protected the phone perfect, no scratch or hard impact...
Just sharing ... its not otterbox but its something cheap and it protects
The quality is equal to otterbox, I had Defender cases on my other devices and this is equivalent... the seller has 4-5 different colors, I got mines in 4-5 days

Does it have the foam on the inside of the hard plastic like the Otterbox?
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Ordered, will report when I get it.

It's funny, the look-a-likes for most the big name brands: otterbox, ballistic, seidio all have counterparts that look almost identical to them design wise and perform nearly up to par, but at at most 1/4 of the retail price.

does this case have port covers like the otterbox?

That type of black rubber looks like it will attract dust/lint.
Anyway I'll probably get the white one.
Thanks for the link.

andrawer said:
That type of black rubber looks like it will attract dust/lint.
Anyway I'll probably get the white one.
Thanks for the link.
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Not necessarily. The ones for my Evo lte and GS3 didn't.
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Is this case easy to remove from the phone? Had one on order already just waiting for it to be shipped.

Had this case on my gs3 for 2 days then removed it. Its a bad fit. Holes dont line up. Rubber feels like a cheap dog toy. There is no padding on inner layer so it will scratch your phone. Bulkier then a defender. Its harder to take off then a defender. Just a bad case imo
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Thanks for the info. Just ordered one. Nice price....

I've been rocking mine for a week now. Bad fit but I overcame that by adding black velvet tape I had for my home theater screen border. This helps it fit better and helps keep it from scratching my phone. The case still creaks when you handle it but not as badly. It's heavy. But I like it more than I hate it. I love portrait and landscape kickstand modes. Lint magnet, yes. But nothing I can't blow off by blowing hard with my mouth, as filthy as that sounds.
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The buttons originally lined up perfectly and we're extremely easy to press, which is a good thing. But since I added my velvet spacer, sometimes I have to fight to press the side buttons accurately. In the end, I'm loving this case still. And no, mine came with no plus for the ports. Not sure if it was supposed to but thought it was.

shook187 said:
Does it have the foam on the inside of the hard plastic like the Otterbox?
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No foam inside

I think the best part is it has all the features of the defender case except the "Clear protective membrane" on touch screen ... I think since were using a stylus ... a screen protector will be better then the loose "Clear protective membrane"

chochoking said:
I think the best part is it has all the features of the defender case except the "Clear protective membrane" on touch screen ... I think since were using a stylus ... a screen protector will be better then the loose "Clear protective membrane"
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It's not like it's permanently attached to the otterbox...you can pull it out if you wanted to. Done it many times. And the s-pen works fine through screen protectors. It's not your typical stylus. I will continue to wait for the real thing personally.
And it doesn't have all the features...no port covers and no holster.

P1 Wookie said:
you can pull it out if you wanted to. Done it many times.
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Never thought about doing that, good idea!

mastergrim8 said:
It's funny, the look-a-likes for most the big name brands: otterbox, ballistic, seidio all have counterparts that look almost identical to them design wise and perform nearly up to par, but at at most 1/4 of the retail price.
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Well it's not like rocket science or something. Slapping some pieces of plastic together is not that complicated really.

anybody got one yet

chochoking said:
anybody got one yet
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Ya doesn't fit right, not gonna use it

My roomate, my phone, my GF's sisters phone, her dad and her mom have this case. It is very good. I can post pictures if you want. It is just like the S3 Otterbox. Love it! Buy it.
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one80oneday said:
Ya doesn't fit right, not gonna use it
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It fit's perfect.

SpyFi said:
My roomate, my phone, my GF's sisters phone, her dad and her mom have this case. It is very good. I can post pictures if you want. It is just like the S3 Otterbox. Love it! Buy it.
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It fit's perfect.
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Thanks, I just got it, fit perfect on mines too

BASEUS Ultra-Thin Air Case

Hi friends, I would like to inform you about a nice transparent-soft case. I have been using it for 3 weeks and very pleased with this case. It has two colour options; fully transparent and grey transparent.
Advantages;
- It covers all body but does not affects the usage of infrared.
- Since it is soft, does not scratch the phones' edges and body.
- It is very cheap (~$5) but really at good quality.
- It protects its clearity and not yellowing like other transparent soft cases.
- It is very thin, only 0.6mm.
- It fits perfectly.
- It looks very stylish.
Disadavantages;
- Since it is very thin, I don't think that it will protect the phone from drops.

bjkc said:
Hi friends, I would like to inform you about a nice transparent-soft case. I have been using it for 3 weeks and very pleased with this case. It has two colour options; fully transparent and grey transparent.
Advantages;
- It covers all body but does not affects the usage of infrared.
- Since it is soft, does not scratch the phones' edges and body.
- It is very cheap (~$5) but really at good quality.
- It protects its clearity and not yellowing like other transparent soft cases.
- It is very thin, only 0.6mm.
- It fits perfectly.
- It looks very stylish.
Disadavantages;
- Since it is very thin, I don't think that it will protect the phone from drops.
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Does the case effect camera photos when using the flash? My clear spigen does and makes flash photos in dark scenes useless with the case.

henderjr said:
Does the case effect camera photos when using the flash? My clear spigen does and makes flash photos in dark scenes useless with the case.
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No, it does not effect the camera photos that are taken with flash. No extra shining.

Hey, where have you ordered it ?
I had ordered one from Aliexpress but not received anymore. :/

henderjr said:
Does the case effect camera photos when using the flash? My clear spigen does and makes flash photos in dark scenes useless with the case.
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i have no flash issues with my spigen clear case...ill post a pic and you tell me what you think??

DruoGaby said:
i have no flash issues with my spigen clear case...ill post a pic and you tell me what you think??
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I had some washed out type pics with case on and flash. Just tried to duplicate at work but not dark enough. This is the Spigen I have
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IF5B218/
Even in the reviews there are lots of comments about the issue.
I did have the same issue with the flash adding a haze to pictures. I googled this and apparently quite a few cases can have this effect, In this case it is because the case acts like fibre optics and carries the light from the flash and disperses it across the lens. Easily fixed however, take a black permanent marker and draw round the edge of the lens and flash hole and this stops the light transmitting.
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I might try the sharpie around the inside of the flash hole on the case to see if that helps. I did order the Baseus case too since it's such a reasonable price.

henderjr said:
I had some washed out type pics with case on and flash. Just tried to duplicate at work but not dark enough. This is the Spigen I have
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IF5B218/
Even in the reviews there are lots of comments about the issue.
I might try the sharpie around the inside of the flash hole on the case to see if that helps. I did order the Baseus case too since it's such a reasonable price.
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ok i tried it and i did notice the difference...sorry...does this baseus case have super clear?..and lemme know with the sharpie
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im ordering one of these!!!...the spigen is a bit thick i dont really want a case and the picture thing isss anoyin
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this case fits the whole phone right??? show us a picture with it in it?..thanks

I would like to see a pic of the phone in the case as well. Curious on the clarity of it.
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For $5.00 I decided to buy this case... once I receive the case I will post pictures.
I opted for the Transparent White version of this case.

i also have the same case, and mine must be one that slipped through QA... it fits rather poorly and the sides are not properly aligned with the phone face/top, e.g., what lip there is does to come to the top. if the fit was better, this would be an ideal case for those desiring a case that adds minimal bulk and provides some level of protection.

mines should ship out today from amazon....is it full transparent tho?..still show us some pics man
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I also ordered this case...along with another two clear ones, cheap also, just in case I dont like this Baseus one:
Clear Hybrid PC Cover With Black TPU Frame (Like the AmCase, hard back with TPU bumper)
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...998769&alt=web
NEW ULTRA THIN CRYSTAL CLEAR HARD CASE (Hard plastic only, like the Case-Mate Barely There)
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...441622&alt=web
Everyone who orderd and already got the case, is it really good?
Cheers

I have a clear Spigen that looks a bit "yellow" and has the flash bleed issue. I also just got the Baseus Air case. It can't be anymore slim. It doesn't stick out past the screen so there isn't any screen protection if you lay it upside down. No flash bleed and it looks very clear. Power button sucks on it (have to push really hard) though volume buttons are alright. Here are a couple pictures.
The other case is a Diztronic that has a QI receiver taped inside. I usually only use that case while at work because I have a QI enabled dock.

henderjr said:
I have a clear Spigen that looks a bit "yellow" and has the flash bleed issue. I also just got the Baseus Air case. It can't be anymore slim. It doesn't stick out past the screen so there isn't any screen protection if you lay it upside down. No flash bleed and it looks very clear. Power button sucks on it (have to push really hard) though volume buttons are alright. Here are a couple pictures.
The other case is a Diztronic that has a QI receiver taped inside. I usually only use that case while at work because I have a QI enabled dock.
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nice thanks for the pics!! im still waiting on mine!!..loking at tracking everyday..lolol...i rather go caseless but this phone is so slippery..and i just want something so when i lay it down it doesnt scratch it...cant wait for it

M8 looks perfectly, so I just need a fully transparent TPU case to protect it, and this one seems great. It should arrive in a couple of days.
Just one question for everyone who has it- is it hard to press the power button?

henderjr said:
I have a clear Spigen that looks a bit "yellow" and has the flash bleed issue. I also just got the Baseus Air case. It can't be anymore slim. It doesn't stick out past the screen so there isn't any screen protection if you lay it upside down. No flash bleed and it looks very clear. Power button sucks on it (have to push really hard) though volume buttons are alright. Here are a couple pictures.
The other case is a Diztronic that has a QI receiver taped inside. I usually only use that case while at work because I have a QI enabled dock.
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can u post a picture of it on the phone?/

DruoGaby said:
can u post a picture of it on the phone?/
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Maybe tonight. At work and don't have another camera available at the moment.

HTC_One_M8_91 said:
Just one question for everyone who has it- is it hard to press the power button?
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I bought mine at a local store on the day before I went to pick up the M8
No .. I don't have any problem with pressing power button.

ckpv5 said:
I bought mine at a local store on the day before I went to pick up the M8
No .. I don't have any problem with pressing power button.
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The baseus case is available at local stores?! Where?

Badelhas said:
The baseus case is available at local stores?! Where?
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In my country Malaysia ..
I went there to look something for my M7 then I saw this nice looking case
So I bought it before I went to collect my M8 from my telco

Rear protection without a case?

I saw at Otterbox they have a film/protection for the back of these phones available.. I HATE to put this gorgeous beast in a case .. plus they all add bulk... Would these rear "screen" like protectors benefit? I have a case but everyone always asks what phone I have..

jbarcus81 said:
I saw at Otterbox they have a film/protection for the back of these phones available.. I HATE to put this gorgeous beast in a case .. plus they all add bulk... Would these rear "screen" like protectors benefit? I have a case but everyone always asks what phone I have..
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If you are not opposed to skins there are pretty good ones. I like ArmorSuit MilitaryShield, it is completely transparent and a little springy and grippy. Skinomi and a few other companies make some with patterns.

I would suggest you to try out the Spigen Ultra hybrid series. Trust me, it adds a very slight layer to the sides but provides ultimate protection.
And the design looks classy on the black version, I have been using it and I like my phone better with that thing on rather than the naked phone.
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If you are not opposed to skins there are pretty good ones. I like ArmorSuit MilitaryShield, it is completely transparent and a little springy and grippy. Skinomi and a few other companies make some with patterns.
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I always wanted to know, do these skins actually provide any kind of protection? Or will break the phone apart if it drops and are made just for the design aspect?

Cool1guy said:
I would suggest you to try out the Spigen Ultra hybrid series. Trust me, it adds a very slight layer to the sides but provides ultimate protection.
And the design looks classy on the black version, I have been using it and I like my phone better with that thing on rather than the naked phone.
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I always wanted to know, do these skins actually provide any kind of protection? Or will break the phone apart if it drops and are made just for the design aspect?
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I'm using the skin with an aluminum bumper so it is mainly for scratch protection as drop protection is going to be mainly coming from the bumper. But the front skin is pretty thick and adds a little cushion to the screen itself. I cannot imagine it helps on a major face first drop onto concrete but I bet it will help with keeping the screen from being scratched up during a face first drop onto a softer surface like linoleum or from a sliding impact.
I also have the spigen, that was the first case I ordered and with the completely transparent back it is not invasive and looks very nice. I have the gold S6 and got the gunmetal spigen which kind of tones down the goldness which is good sometimes for me.

Cool1guy said:
I would suggest you to try out the Spigen Ultra hybrid series. Trust me, it adds a very slight layer to the sides but provides ultimate protection.
And the design looks classy on the black version, I have been using it and I like my phone better with that thing on rather than the naked phone.
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Looks interesting.. Wish I could find these in person so I could feel how much they add to the sides.. but then again Amazon has the color I want for $13.99 so I guess that's not too bad ... :highfive:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60766359
I'm currently rocking a real bamboo back skin and have a leather pouch coming. In pocket and for setting it down will have pouch. For general use and at desk it only has back skin.
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jbarcus81 said:
I saw at Otterbox they have a film/protection for the back of these phones available.. I HATE to put this gorgeous beast in a case .. plus they all add bulk... Would these rear "screen" like protectors benefit? I have a case but everyone always asks what phone I have..
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hav a look here
.xtremeguard.com/product-p/xtreme-skins-sgals6e
coupon : hot85 =85% off best product and good quality
shipping all over the world
have a nice day

True Bumper Case

i didn't see this posted anywhere else......
i found this on amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Bumper...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
gotta say i was impressed, but when u apply it, u need to put it on straight, not at an angle, or the buttons wont align properly.
included some pics

I always contemplated that case but I had 2 concerns 1) does it affect your reception while on and 2) would it lift a rear screen protector

azelaya said:
I always contemplated that case but I had 2 concerns 1) does it affect your reception while on and 2) would it lift a rear screen protector
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my reception seems the same, and i don't have a rear screen protector, just a front... and my front one is a case friendly armorsuit currently. i was just glad it wasnt one of those fake bumpers that actually just have a clear back on em.

I purchased that one from Amazon and another from AliExpress with a slightly different design. Verizon is my carrier and both cases negatively affected my reception, by 20 or so dBm. In my office this is the difference between being able to get 4G over 3G...and at home it knocks a bar off. Additionally the GPS/Compass seems to be occasionally affected. Since installation Waze (I use daily) occasionally loses compass direction when the car stops. The map will spin, recalculate, and then correct once I get moving again.
Outside of that they look and feel great. They add just enough width that I'm not accidentally touching the edge screen when I'm putting down and picking up my phone.
I would like to keep using mine, because of that Im going to start cutting slots into the frame where I believe the antenna's are to see if receptions improves. If I ruin the bumper or reception does not improve, no big loss...the one from Aliexpress cost me 10 bucks shipped.
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Here is a link to a video reviewing the one that I purchased. This isn't my channel, buts its how I found the bumper. The link to buy on Aliexpress in in the description of the video.
https://youtu.be/Z1ItJbhxZWY

azelaya said:
I always contemplated that case but I had 2 concerns 1) does it affect your reception while on and 2) would it lift a rear screen protector
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I have a DBrands Carbon skin on the back of my phone and it fits just fine. Looks pretty awesome actually =)

I'd like to see a Rhinoshield bumper case; had one for my note 5 and it was awesome

cmart4 said:
I'd like to see a Rhinoshield bumper case; had one for my note 5 and it was awesome
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I've never seen those before, they look pretty nice. I went ahead and emailed them, they have one for the S7, maybe one for the Edge is in the works?

@mixxxk can you comment on the "case friendliness" of that protector? I'm considering switching to it from the Zagg HD Dry since it interferes with some of my favorite cases.
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theROMinator said:
@mixxxk can you comment on the "case friendliness" of that protector? I'm considering switching to it from the Zagg HD Dry since it interferes with some of my favorite cases.
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I know you asked Mixxk, but it turns out I'm using the same protector. I'ved used it with this bumper and with Vena's vArmor case and had no issues with it lifting.
http://amzn.com/B01ACXSKAG

SJUnion said:
I know you asked Mixxk, but it turns out I'm using the same protector. I'ved used it with this bumper and with Vena's vArmor case and had no issues with it lifting.
http://amzn.com/B01ACXSKAG
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The above link is correct, after what seems like I've tried a million protectors, company's started releasing "case friendly" variants... the best IMO is the armorsuit or iq shield. No lifting or peeling. I used a hair dryer to help the healing process and left it case free overnight.

theROMinator said:
@mixxxk can you comment on the "case friendliness" of that protector? I'm considering switching to it from the Zagg HD Dry since it interferes with some of my favorite cases.
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Also, here's a few pics with the Armorsuit Case Friendly version with my UAG case.

SJUnion said:
I have a DBrands Carbon skin on the back of my phone and it fits just fine. Looks pretty awesome actually =)
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Seems it does indeed take a slight hit in signal, but bars remain the same

Got some pics of mine. Got some close ups to show the edge of the "case friendly" screen protector too.

A bumper only makes sense for some phones, but with the glass back on the S7 I think protecting the back is important.

Left Side = Without Case, Right Side = With Case

meyerweb said:
A bumper only makes sense for some phones, but with the glass back on the S7 I think protecting the back is important.
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I agree. I purchased the bumper hoping it would make the phone easier to handle and protect the metal frame of the phone from scratches. Impact protection is not something I expect from it.
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mixxxk said:
Seems it does indeed take a slight hit in signal, but bars remain the same
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Yeah I would have no problem with those results.

cmart4 said:
I'd like to see a Rhinoshield bumper case; had one for my note 5 and it was awesome
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I heard back from Rhinoshield, it doesn't look like we will get a bumper from them. See their response below.
"Hi Ariel,
Thank you for your interest in our product.
Unfortunately, due to the s7 Edge's contoured sides, it is looking quite unlikely that we will be able to do products for it.
We hope you will one day have a phone for which we can provide the best protection there is
Have a great day.
Best regards,
Alex - Customer Service Rep.
www.evolutivelabs.com"

SJUnion said:
Got some pics of mine. Got some close ups to show the edge of the "case friendly" screen protector too.
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what brand of bumper are you using, didn't see and logo or brand marking.

Which color bumper frame will match best for the silver Galaxy S7 Edge?
1) silver
2) Black
3) Gunmetal
4) red
Which would you choose for the silver phone?