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[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ABC_Universal:
The Chinese call the white/black model panda :p

And a new red/black color is also announced in China.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] richiehd:
Tmo USA has the white band. They just now began selling the black.

Buy a protector, not a case. The screen has some nicks on my girlfriends defy cause it was put in her bag with keys.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] javi422:
I personally use this case almost the same asame the otter box but for a fraction of the price and shipping was as well very fast

http://www.shopwirelesscentral.com/Hard-Snap-on-Plastic-BLACK-RUBBERIZED/M/B004QJ1V04.htm

Defy on CM7 b.6 w/XDA premium app.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LetoKynes:
Has anyone tried one of these S Line cases? They look pretty cool, I'm thinking of picking one up - but they always look nicer in the advertising pics dont they? :P

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Black-S-Line-...sesPouches&hash=item230fe93ae2#ht_1646wt_1199

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Clear-S-Line-...sesPouches&hash=item230fe93af1#ht_1646wt_1199
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chhanga:
anyone came across a sleek/slim case for the phone ? The ones i found are quite bulky
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evil.xu:
NEED!!My defy was damaged because of i havent use a case.:(
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casouzaj:
I ordered this one. Can't comment on its quality, though, since it hasn't been delivered yet. Additional info might follow when it arrives here.

EDIT: the case has just arrived. It took a while to be delivered, but the brazilian customs were, most probably, to blame here. Anyway, the case is fine, just as stated in its description on eBay. If it will endure, time alone will tell. It is very easy to insert/ remove the Defy in/from the case, since it doesn't seem to be tailored specificly to the Defy, because there seems to be more room for wider phones there.

Just my 2 cents...

Regards,

Carlos
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chhanga:
This one seems pretty good too

http://www.amzer.com/Amzer-Horizontal-Slip-On-Leather-Pouch-with-Ribbon-Pull-Out-P83791.htm
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brnoadhi:
I use otterbox and I'm satisfied with that product.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hahahari:
I would say just use a Screen protector just incase u place it face down. Other than that I dont think this needs a case. It looks so solid and rugged without the case. Dont spoil the looks dude
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thiagolocatelli:
i have this one and IMO is one of the best "rubber"-made (not sure if its plastic or rubber) cases for defy
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thiagolocatelli:
my girlfriend bought this one and its really nice and it looks well made, its strong, I ordered mine yesterday. I hope you like it
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] viper.:
i have found this video on youtube,take a look.:)

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[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DEFYdepp:
I would use otterbox - but for me, DEFY is tough enough already;-)
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LetoKynes:
Thanks for that! I ordered the case a while back (though in black, wasn't a fan of that colour in the vid) and it should be here soon :)
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s247:
A slick looking phone that is strong on its own, but im likely going to get a case in the coming weeks to protect my investment. Will post my choice plus pics when it arrives.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LetoKynes:
My S-Line case (black) arrived today, first impressions compared to my old TPU case:-

1. Looks alot more stylish, especially on the back.

2. The cover bit on the volume rockers are raised separately for volume up/down (instead of one large raised bit), which is great.

3. There is a cover on the power switch, so you don't have to 'dig under' the cover.

4. There is no redundant opening on the back for the switch to unlock the phone's back cover (the old gel case I had, had this opening so that the switch was accessible.. but it was pointless because it was impossible to remove the phone's back cover without actually removing the gel cover as well)

Will post more with anything else to note if I discover anything!
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrew-droid:
I recommend the TPU ones from ebay with a red thing on the back, which you can remove. Of all the ebay ones i bought it fits best and is easy to get in/out of my pocket, doesn't get lint either. Great.

Am waiting for the otterbox one to arrive.... Its taking some time.

It's not that it won't break, it might not break entirely but something inside might get loosened up and I don't want it to get scratches either. Feels safer and more relaxed with a case :)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=390301592573&si=IUOXLJeSKxw3lTOZ%252BigTYUNrc%252Bs%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

Cheers,

Andrew
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xel666:
I'll be another one to recommend the OtterBox - it's AWESOME! Some say that it makes the defy too bulky? No, I say that the defy without the otterbox is small and 'girly' and with otterbox looks cool, tactital, etc :D
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] viper.:
Guys.. if you are referring to some case then you should either post the picture of the case or link to the site. ;)
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] llccool:
My cell phone fell from 1.5 meters high, the safety of one piece!
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrew-droid:
hey guys,

This is the TPU case I was talking about:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=390301592573&si=IUOXLJeSKxw3lTOZ%252BigTYUNrc%252Bs%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

I think it's great. Didn't post before because I didn't have the link on defy XDA app ;)

EDIT: there is a red thing on it's back but you can rip it off, it's glued. It's barelly perceivable after you rip it off, the place where it was. It's very aesthetic the case, even with the red thing out of it. And it's really cheap too, I think I paid like 2.50 USD.

Cheers,

Andrew
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casouzaj:
Case has just arrived!

Ok, the leather case I purchased from Poshsoft on eBay has just arrived. Additional informations can be found here.

Regards,

Carlos
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NashXDA:
Anyone try the Case-Mate Tough case ?
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dew.man:
Had one on my N1. One of my favorite cases!
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ineedtoys:
+1 for this case. I've tried several generic TPU cases and the problem with them all was the the power and volume buttons were very difficult to use because they were almost flush with the case, so you have to press really hard to get enough pressure to actually operate the switch on the Defy, which got really annoying with the power button. The S-line buttons are have a higher profile than the rest of the case and therefore easier to use. The mix of matt /gloss texture and grooves on the case looks good but also gives extra grip especially if your hands are wet.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] superfastmonkey:
I just broke the front housing around the bolts today. It has taken heaps of drops into slate and concrete, but I wish I had used a case now.

I have put a temp one on that I hate, I need to find a solid slimline one by the time I fix it...have ordered the housing and will pay someone to put it on (my chances of not wrecking it are very slim)...damn
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] murad12s:
Case no need. Case makes the defy Bulky and fat :(
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lamr:
totally agree. I do have screen protector, though. Once I was mountain biking with my defy on a camelback, fell and landed on my back. Sh*t, I thought, I sure smashed it. Happy to report that it does have a battle scar on the back cover, but other than that just like new.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NashXDA:
Just picked up the Case-Mate Tough case and i must says its a must have for those of u who are looking to buy a case.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] futurenos:
I agree that cases make the defy more bulky, but for clumsy people like me its practically a must. I dropped mine 3 times in the first week I got it :D , I find it much harder to drop with a gel case.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Quillin:
Another happy Otterbox user! It makes the phone a bit bulky, but it works when you need it the most = always :)
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jollyb:
I definitely placed a screen protector on Defy - my ex-HTC Hero the gorilla glass had many little scratches.

I bought Clear Silicone TPU Case (can't post links). I'm very satisfied with the quality of the case.

I'm very satisfied with the grip when i hold the Defy. When i took off the case, Defy felt smaller and fell off my hand in various positions :) Defy is sometimes to small to hold :)

I'm VERY disapointed that i'm having problems to lock or unlock the phone. on/off button and volume keys are very hard to reach, so i've installed the Tap Tap Tap app to lock/unlock the phone via proximitiy sensor (swipe finger above the sensor). Probably this is better, so this will make my on-off bute last longer :D

The feeling when i hold my 'armored' Defy is natural, and it doesn't feel clumsy or to big.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrBelter:
Had i got a black/white one i wouldn't have bothered with a case as they are very grippy unlike the blacks ones which are like bars of soap :rolleyes:
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jufa2401:
It seems awesome and very protective, that rough design on the back looks awesome!

im considering buying one myself but im afraid of it being to fat.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NashXDA:
Fatter ? yes but better n thinner than the otterbox i had .
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aspergerish:
Have not bothered with a case.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nameite:
I got a case and screen protection for it, because the screen is slightly scratch before, and I dropped it a number of times which made the corners a bit funny...

So rather protect it if you love it
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Whookid:
Im one of those guys unfortunately... small scratch at the top of the display.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SeiferTV:
So am I,

Mine's scratched too and I can't understand how, as I don't keep phone and keys on the same pocket, and I wouldn't think that my wallet can scratch my screen.

Nothing big, but I'm kind of let down by that.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] viper.:
Sand is a big enemy to Gorilla glass, crystals from sand can leave some scratches on the glass so watch out for sand and dont take your phone to the (sand)beach
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nameite:
Ah that explains it...I use to work at a construction site with my phone...no wonder it scratched...leaving it with keys in my pocket never use to do anything to it...
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] viper.:
I would like to recommend this TPU case -> Black S Line Wave Gel Case For Motorola Defy MB525

+ you get one screen protector for free

307 sold :)
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thiagobolivar:
I bought a case for my defy. Once i let my decive fall on the floor with the face to the ground. Nothing happens to the screen, but the border was scratched. One week later i bought an case. After than my phone dropped twice, but nothing happened! :rolleyes:
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sigray:
Same happened with me too, the case is a must have
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hbksabhi:
i have a small scratch on screen only slight visiblee in sunlight only
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neinfricatu:
Well, i don't use a case for my Defy. All the cases are ugly, so the risk to drop it doesn't cover the urge to wear a case on the phone.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CompleteIdiot:
A major reason why I am going to buy a Defy (Plus) is because, unlike almost all smartphones, it is *designed* to be water/shock/dirt proof. So I was sort of surprised to read this thread while researching the Defy.

I suppose it depends upon the usage. When I am using my smartphone on my bicycle/motorbike I need maximum protection for the phone. Otherwise I guess a case for the Defy shouldnt be necessarry for normal everyday use.

Its a great shame that smartphones in general, and the Defy in particular, have lost their tether point. My existing old phone (HTC Touch Cruise) has been saved a million times by grabbing its tail!
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ineedtoys:
I wouldn't say a case was essential, the Defy on its own is much more robust than other phones and pretty much meets the advertised claims. The reason I use a case (and screen protector) is for extra insurance against scratches and damage, especially when using outdoors, both to avoid the hassle of repairs, and to avoid mark-downs for cosmetic damage when it's time to trade up to something else. I also find the bare phone more slippery and less comfortable to hold.

I think they have phased out lanyard attachment points because dangling the phone round your neck or belt puts the phone (and you) more at risk of damage and injury than safely stowing it in a pocket, as well as making it a target for theft. Round these parts it's fashion fad that seems to have had its day.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sg3707:
Honestly Defy is already ugly compared to all th other smart phones which are slim and curvy and adding a case would make it a box. But I would take the ugly size any day because it is so rugged. It dropped atleast 4 times and 2 times from 5 feet height on solid ground and nothing happened, not even a scratch. I bet if it was any other phone the screen would have cracked. I took lot of videos in rain during my trips and nothing happened to the phone.

PS: The only problem taking videos in wet condition is that the touch screen gets messed up and does not properly respond to our touch
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] titoui:
I bought a protection and for the screen too...
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lilybush:
Though defy is said to be Life Proof, my boyfriend still uses this case to protect his defy, as black as phone iteself, but firm enough to protect your phone.

http://www.geartaker.com/product/ha...opers&utm_medium=minqing&utm_campaign=FE0060B

This is the one my boyfriend uses.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ineedtoys:
I've got cases just like that, but the problem with hardcases (boyfriends aside) is that they tend to pop off when dropped on a hard surface leaving your phone to bounce down the pavement unprotected, and being rigid, they provide little shock absorption to the phone. Also the wide front bezel tends to get in the way when swiping the screen to the extreme edge (e.g. when dragging widgets between screens). Also they eventually crack after a repeated removals for battery/SIM/Memory card changes. So I now stick to the TPU gel cases for all my phones (n.b. not silicon skins which are just dust collectors). These are just as cheap and compact but are more durable and also give more grip and shock protection. e.g.

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/436229162/s_line_gel_case_for_MOTO/showimage.html
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] martint235:
It does have a lanyard point under the back cover. Open cover, wrap lanyard round it close cover. They even sell lanyards for it.

I use mine while cycling and haven't needed cover yet. I regularly cycle over 100 miles, sometimes in the rain with the phone in a rear pocket. Not had any problems yet.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] etherea:
I actually don't have a hard case, just a soft bag where I put it when floating in my bag (bought on Etsy); it's entirely made with cotton and fluff-thing on the inside, so when I slip the phone into it, also the fluffy thing cleans the surfaces.

A hanger is attached so I can hang it everywhere and there's a safety pushbutton to avoid falls.

No need to use screenprotector, my glass is in perfect condition (after almost a year of use), but I would recommend it as it's a dust outkeeper.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ineedtoys:
I must admit I have always been a bit OCD over protecting my phones from new as I change them often and even the smallest mark can significantly affect the trade-in price. So I would go so far as to say if you are not bothered about resale value, or grit/sand-induced scratches on the screen, don't expose the phone to harsh environments, and don't find the diminutive Defy just a little too small to comfortably grip, then the Defy doesn't really need a case or screen protector. As ever, YMMV :D
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nessuno1234:
Hi. i have a defy+. is the case the same of the m525? i want to buy a gel case.

thanks
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lilybush:
Hard Case for Motorola Defy/MB525.

Of course! i am using this one, though defy itself is anti-dust, but i wanna keep it as new as possible and protect my defy well.

I suggest u use some case like min to protect it.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asn39:
where can i find stylish cases ?

well it does not need cases but thought i waana add stylish cases can anyone give me links for cheapest online cases ?
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zyxwvut:
Just my $0.02.... Don't think for a second that defy is immune to screen scratches! I bought my defy because I work construction (painter) and I ALWAYS destroyed my phones in a matter of 6-9 months. My defy has help up exceptionally well but still it's screen is littered with scratches, even a couple deep ones too! It's worth noting as well that all of these scratches, except the two deep ones of course, are from being in my pocket in a VERY dusty environment. So even though the defy's internals are dust proof, the screen is not immune to being scratched by dust (actually particulate overspray from being a painter) It has help up better than ANY phone I've ever had still, but if I could go back in time I would have put a screen protector on it
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikrom.cz:
hi, can you help me? :)

i am looking for some case for defy, i think that TPU cases have good ratio between usability and price.

maybe best of this are the s-line cases, but i am not find any orange color on ebay :P

and in orange, there are several types:

1. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soft-Gel-Or...ccessories&hash=item4ab20c0936#ht_3392wt_1185

2. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soft-Gel-Pl...Accessories&hash=item336dd15bf9#ht_3411wt_952

3. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soft-Plasti...Accessories&hash=item45f9bb422b#ht_2163wt_952

4. http://www.ebay.com/itm/SOFT-TPU-SI...Accessories&hash=item19c5be0b97#ht_1401wt_905

i dont care about little design differencies, but what do you thing about usability? first three has covered power button (two and three are maybe same), but i am afraid that covered version takes more pressure to push the button (i read here that s-line are good in this) and on fourth case there are hole around power switch, but maybe it will be deep and also hard to touch, what do you think? thanks for advice from owners :)

edit: mentioned Frosted one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Frosted-TPU...ps=63&clkid=5371300810879706344#ht_2460wt_952 seems to have same hole as my number four
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikrom.cz:
sad webpage http://www.motoroladefy.eu/
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LetoKynes:
I'm using an s-line case that has the power button covered. It took a while to get used to (it's abit harder to find the button if you can't immediately feel it) even though it is abit raised where the power button is. It's easy now though, so I wouldn't worry too much about the power button being covered.. I looked at the ones you were looking at, they all seem to have a raised section where the power button is, so it should be fine :)
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] King_Rat:
Greetings 2 all...

I'm a case fan (after using one on prior ph). + they're cheap as chips ^^ so why not?

I'm getting a gel clear case soon for couple of bucks & I'll probably get a silicon type a wee bit later... think I'll stay away from the brightly colored ones :eek:
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gianluca85:
is resistant to scratches due to metallic materials, but if you go to the sea could gafriarsi with sand. I use a case of puro, prevention is better than after angry:) There are cases of breaking after being dropped, even if covered by warranty, a case soften the blow
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joelesprod:
Bought this case + clear screen protector.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/220877709629

*The Screen Protector was crap, it got full of hairline scratches and felt kind of sticky and akward when swyping on the screen, got rid of it.

*The Case is pretty light and tough, it has fell a few times on hard floor without any kind of problem, its full of scratches and dust gets between the case and the cover, but im happy with it.

Pros:

-Tough

-Light

-Doesnt add much bulk

-keeps defy original color design.

Cons:

-Scratches are noticeable

-Dust can be seen inside the case.

Im happy with my life proof phone+case
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ineedtoys:
I have an answer for that. Using a sharp scalpel carefully cut around 3 sides of the power button moulding leaving the long back side intact. This makes the button stand slightly more proud making it easy to locate and operate. I sometimes also do a similar mod on some gel cases with the volume buttons where sometimes the case puts too much pressure on causing them to accidentally operate. Of courae if you make a mess of it the TPU cases are cheap enough to buy another and try again.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] niksy+:
This is probably the best looking case I've seen so far, for any phone!

Both me and my brother have this one on our defy+'s - http://www.kupindo.com/Futrole/9804508_Futrola-Teracell-silikonska-Motorola-Defy-crna

It's nothing special, but it increases the feeling of security and it feels quite nice in the hand. For 4euro I think it's great. Some people had problems with their speakers being blocked by the casing, but there's no such thing with this one, even though it's this cheap.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adiq_ambro:
Totally agree. I'm using OtterBox + Brando screen protector and I'm totally not afraid for my phone to get hurt. It feels like being indestructable ;)
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ineedtoys:
I beg to differ, "best looking" it is not. Also too bulky for me (I bought the Defy for its diminutive size, after all) and the silicone makes it a real dust and fluff magnet. Much prefer a TPU/Gel case such as the Black S-Line. More compact, attractive (IMO), no lint issues, still gives good shock protection, and best of all, a 10th of the Otterbox price!
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rahulrp:
I am using a black soft case from fommy.co.in and it has served fine so far. Problems being that it is pretty tacky and removal from pocket is a hassle at times, hence now thinking of stopping using a case. Have not stopped using yet. Does any one know of a case which is thin.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ineedtoys:
Plenty of such cases already discussed in this thread, the best of which, for reasons already stated, is the Black S-Line (IMO).
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oxristsis:
I don't use a case ether and i have my Defy for about 6 months without any trouble or damage yet, but i think its time to buy one case now i saw that they dont cost too much ;)
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neostan:
Soft silicon case

I wasn't using any case thinking that my defy is "Life-proof". But, after reading experiences of users breaking their screen as they dropped the mobile, I bought this soft case http://www.flipkart.com/amzer-89383...Sw--&ref=6b068968-4dfb-48f2-bcbc-649e768626e3

Why take chances?:D
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FTA4ALLU:
Otterbox is the best case by far...
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kelvinmorcillo:
My Screen scratched after a year. Does gorilla glass loses resistence over time?
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ineedtoys:
No, but it only takes one piece of sand to do the damage (and even one grain can scratch it!)
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ecklone:
now i'm using silicone softcase, still searching for otterbox but seller in my country always said out of stock.

better use case to protect the back side