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[Galaxy S III Accessories] 1ManWolfePack:
Case Review – Cruzerlite Spi-Force

I was recently contacted by Cruzerlite asking if I would review a case for them. I decided to go outside of my comfort zone (TPU cases) and review a case made for protection.

For disclaimer purposes, let me start by saying I despise Otterbox and other bulky cases. I think they take away from the design of the phone and make the phone too bulky. Fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised when I opened my new Spi-Force case and put it on. The first thing I noticed was the build quality. This case is a two-piece case made of TPU and Polycarbonate and everything feels very sturdy. The white part is TPU (which we all know shows dirt after awhile) while the black part is the Polycarbonate. All ports line up perfectly and the cutouts for the back are spot on. This is something that bothers me on other cases (holes cut too big – off centered) so I was very happy when everything lined up here.

Obviously, I put the white part on first --- immediately noticing that I could rock this case without the black piece. It looks better and fits like a glove, however you lose the added protection and the kickstand. Speaking of the kickstand, it’s definitely one of the better ones I’ve tried. You won’t be able to use it vertically, but it works like a champ horizontally. The kickstand is very sturdy (made of polycarbonate) and it locks into place. I tried a Casemate case with a kickstand and this Cruzerlite one kicks it to the curb.

The front part of the case has a nice lip, so you can set your phone down and your screen will be lifted. On Cruzerlite’s website, they do have a drop test to show you how durable this case is. Needless to say, I came away very impressed.

Here is why I like it better than the Otterbox Commuter (the only one I considered buying):

*Not a lint trap

*Not slippery (has a great grip in the hand)

*Better design (IMO) and has many different color options

*Doesn’t feel as bulky in hand or pocket

This is a case I would actually rock on a daily basis, which is huge considering I hate anything other than TPU. To anyone who works construction or a similar trade that needs protection, I would recommend giving this a shot if you aren’t too keen on Otterbox or other companies. It’s a good price ($20) and by viewing the drop test, you can see how durable this case is -- not to mention the better grip and resistance to lint.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

***Drop Test: http://youtu.be/VhCkMS4GHOQ

***Link to site: http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/samsung/galaxy-s-iii/cruzerlite-spi-force-for-samsung-galaxy-s-iii

Sorry I can't post any other pics. I'm running AOKP build 3 and my camera hates me ;)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ingenious247:
Ok.. but it's ugly. As hell.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] angeliou:
Agreed :eek:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 1ManWolfePack:
Lol.

Not NEARLY as ugly as some other protection cases. I guess it's a matter of opinion. I don't need puke orange mixed with bile green for a case ;)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] CyrylTheWolf:
Thanks for this review, man. I've been stuck with some crappy INCIPIO case that I bought when I got the S3 on release day. (Verizon sucks at keeping Samsung accessories in stock.) NO GRIP on that damn thing...which is something I need where I work.

I've been looking for a good case that has GRIP. This appears to be "the one". Looks cool, too. (IMO.) The little stand in the back is a huge bonus. :P

Thanks for the info. You hit all of the important key points instead of making some stupid, long-winded, drawn-out review. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] shatterpoints:
I've searched far and wide for an answer and I can't find anything conclusive. I'm trying to use a PPTP VPN connection on my phone SGS II. The connection requires MPPE encryption and I can connect but afterwards the connection fails/drops/timeout after about 3-4 minutes. I am on ICS 4.0.4 (darkside). Does anyone have a conclusive answer to why the VPN connection will drop when I am in an area with full service? I have tested all the radio's available and deduced it is not a service/radio issue. It seems to be possible an issue with the kernel, or ROM, but again I am not sure. I'm at wits end trying to get this to work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] shatterpoints:
Here is an update incase anyone experiences the same issue.

In my testing I re flashed the darkside ROM I had a few times to be sure it was not a dirty flash. I also switched Kernel's from tdj's to faux. Neither step worked. So I flashed a new ROM (infamous resurrection) it comes with its own Kernel as well. After flashing IR I have been able to maintain VPN connections via PPTP w/ MPPE encryption. I can't conclusively say if it was ROM or Kernel related but my issue is resolved. If anyone is ok with ICS and needs to use a VPN connection the Infamous Resurrection ROM is the one I'd pick.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] amaddux:
I didn't see any other threads on this and I'm not sure if it might be specific to the Verizon Galaxy Nexus or Lexus/Toyota cars. Since Jelly Bean, I've already had my car's bluetooth connectivity go into a weird state with the phone three times.

The car will be playing music (default music app) and the navigation app, playing just fine through the car's bluetooth, and then, both the car and phone will indicate connected, but the sound will stop. If I turn off the car, the bluetooth on the phone thinks its still connected. The only way to clear the condition is to turn off the bluetooth on the phone and turn it back on. So much for that "extra" Verizon testing. This all worked fine for me with ICS.

Anyone else see a problem like this?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] robber:
I am having occasional problems connecting since jb. Was rock solid on ics. I am on sprint and have a Lexus.

This is my only issue with 4.1.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djasmithxda:
Samsung Galaxy S3 running Omega JB 4.1.1 - Driving a Toyota Prius

Greetings

I myself have experienced odd bluetooth issues with my Samsung Galaxy S3 running Omega JB 4.1.1 version 30 whilst driving my Toyota Prius.

Every 5 mins or 10 mins or so many minutes the audio from my podcast, for example, stops dead and I have to open up the app and hit play for it to continue.

Bizarrely I also experienced this the other day whilst driving a VW too.

Was fine on ICS.

I've you to find a solution.

I've been using Omega since version 25 and have also experienced the same issue on the Wannam custom stock rom.

Tonight I placed the device into Aeroplane mode and kept bluetooth running and the problem persisted.

I have no idea with regards I'm afraid.

Thanks

Dave

Update: I found that the audio issue I was experiencing was not bluetooth specific. I tried direct in to the car audio via the AUX jack and the problem persisted. But I also noted that after a clean install of a rom the issue did not exist so I worked my way towards the removal of the Deezer app and since then I have not experienced the problem. Go figure?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mdt73:
I am not having this problem with my Nexus and my myford touch sync setup. I do, however, get a lag between video and sound, where the sound is behind of the picture and out of sync. *shrug* Wish I could help more.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cyberoptics:
I can't even do more than phone on my 2012 BMW. No mobile office but calls work fine. When the CSR is turned off it doesn't switch to headset like it will of my wife's 2004 lancer.
[Off-topic] physeptone:
As i've been a registered user for nearly 6 years now though i had best get at least one post under my belt!

HI ALL! :highfive:
[Off-topic] k4p741nkrunch:
Gratz on epic lurkage.
[Off-topic] veeman:
That's awesome but there's already a thread where you can say hi.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=961655
[Off-topic] jRi0T68:
Thanks for posting, but more importantly, thanks for reading before posting. You may have taken it to the extreme, but it's better than the typical noob mindset of making 20 posts before bothering to search or read.

First post and first thanks in the same day!
[Off-topic] physeptone:
Epic lurkage... yeah :o

(apparently i have a 'new user account' and have to wait five minutes between posts! pfffff! i'm practically a veteran here!)
[Off-topic] Danial723:
well this will be swiftly locked lol
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Less "veteran" more creepy guy in the bushes watching.
[Off-topic] jaszek:
You are the greatest example of search before you post...unless there is someone that was going to start the same exact thread but found this one.
[Off-topic] jRi0T68:
That would be awesome.
[Off-topic] huggs:
physeptone needs honorary senior member status before 100 posts :good:
[Off-topic] huggs:
grinch!! :p
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
Maybe a senior mod or admin could review said user account to lift maybe....the ten post limit...in THIS ONE INSTANCE?

Maybe?

Just

Once?
[Off-topic] veeman:
Um.. no. It's not that hard to get 10 posts.
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
It starts as just once. The everybody is going to be begging to have their 10-posts count lifted.

(S?)He's been lurking for almost 6 years. If (s)he can't find 8 more useful things to say I don't think they ever will.
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
Still, I think the fact that they were able to get things done for here 6 years, without posting (especially some of the stuff I've seen lately) is pretty remarkable.
[Off-topic] KidCarter93:
Wow. You managed to lurk and read for so long that you didn't see the sticky thread in this forum about not posting here until you have 10 posts.

Time well spent.

''Evil corrupts the mind of the weak but fails to feed off the mind of the strong''
[Off-topic] hooligan007:
Not everyone likes to blabber ...may be he likes reading...
[Off-topic] jaszek:
Looks like someone else that didnt read the sticky as well. lol.

The sticky says you can't start a "I need 10 posts" thread.
[Off-topic] KidCarter93:
:rolleyes:
[Off-topic] :
OP change the name of the thread to "I've been an XDA member for 6 years and all I've posted is this lousy thread" lol.
[Off-topic] conantroutman:
Seriously?? You reported somebody for..... actually using the forums properly???

Get me off this ******* rock.....
[Off-topic] conantroutman:
My point was that although we obviously try to avoid anybody spamming for ten posts, when somebody who has been around longer most of the people in this thread combined creates a thread in OT to say so, it's hardly an issue.

In reality this guy doesn't need to spam for ten posts as old members have access to the dev section anyway so resetting his post count makes no difference.

The OP should be hailed as a hero and carried aloft by the rest of us into the hallowed halls of the development forums, seated on a throne made of beef jerky, adorned with a bacon crown and left to do whatever the hell he wants while we look on through the metaphorical window of our own ignorance.

HE IS YOUR GOD NOW!
[Off-topic] jaszek:
YOu still arent reading it correctly. The OP is not starting threads just to increase his post count, and as CTM said, he has access to the DEV forums anyway, so OP has no need to spam for the 10 posts.

Anyway...

ALL HAIL physeptone!!!

---------- Post added at 01:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:12 PM ----------

I'm pretty sure this is OP
[Off-topic] hooligan007:
This guy needs to be in the xda news man..just to show that he managed to stay 6 years without spamming any thread ..he joined in nov 2006.. Kudos to you sir
[Off-topic] KingAmir:
Hit Newsworthy Thread then if you haven't
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] dsebbs:
So last week my phone started acting a bit strange. The side power button began not functioning properly. Basically - when I press the button to turn the screen off it is unresponsive 90% of the time, or it will load the "Shut-Down Menu" on even the slightest touch. Furthermore, my phone will constantly just shut off. Sometimes this happens when I am using the phone or other times when I'm just trying to turn the screen off the whole phone will just shut down.

There seems to be no constant circumstance that makes the phone shut off, it happens all the time!

I have had it ROMed for the last several months and the ROM I was using at the time it started had absolutely no issues at all. I upgraded to a JB ROM a few days ago and the SAME problem is still there.

Even further, when I am in the CWM Recovery the Power Button (which is used for Enter) is a bit funky (works about half the time) and it will STILL force shut down in CWM.

Also, this happens when phone is plugged in so I don't think it's a battery thing?

Does this seem like a software or hardware problem.... thanks for the thoughts.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Volcomstone000095:
It appears it is a hardware problem with solely the power button. When you press and hold the power button, it will reboot the system without warning, so it could be constantly "depressing" the power button.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] dsebbs:
Yeah that would make sense... ughhh...

Well, I guess it's a good excuse to get the S3.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Volcomstone000095:
Haha quite possibly! I'd try calling AT&T and maybe see if you can get a refurb if it's under warranty.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] caeliat:
Same thing started happening to mine. The power buttons ****ed. Yesterday, it stopped working almost completely. I'm sending it in for warranty tomorrow. It was a ***** trying to reset the phone in recovery after flashing stock, I had to press the power button repeatedly to get the click the register and it powered down a few times.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Sledutah:
If you can't get it fixed under warranty. Do a search for power switch problems on captivate. The switch on that phone has the same problems. I have cleaned my captivate power switch a few times using contact cleaner and it works good. Sorry I'd post a link but I'm using the phone app now.
[Nexus S General] noloukos:
hi guys,

i ported joyos to nexus s but it lags very much. i don't know what's causing this. i'm a noob. i just followed a guide i found.

here is the link of the rom if anyone wants to try it.

dl.dropbox.com/u/108397463/joyos_crespo.zip
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[Galaxy S III General] subinbabu_1987:
Hello guys this is my first post and please consider me as a beginner.

I have a SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 international version. I believe the solution I will be posting will work for all types if they get the message "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please selected recovery mode in Kies & try again".

I downloaded the file attached to the post (insecure kernel).

Then with help of odin v3.04 the phone in download mode I installed the above insecure kernel. By doing this I got the firmware issue away then I put the phone to recovery mode by pressing the volume up button and menu button and power button and selected the option factory reset and wiped or deleted the entire data. Once that was done I was able to install the latest Jellybean 4.1 official release using odin and my phone is back to life. I am so happy. I belive it will work for you also..

Thanks.
[Galaxy S III General] Raymon2012:
another problem

Hi I was trying unfortunately to update my firmware to the latest one by using skies :S but something went wrong so I restarted my phone and found the same message " Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please selected recovery mode in Kies & try again "

so I did as you said and performed all those actions above but The phone stuck on samsung open screen ... also when I connect it to my pc you know the only thing appeared the battery charging but even can't see the percentage of it .. or start the phone ... so what should I do please :(
[Galaxy S III General] samhusen:
tnkz dude

tnkz dude
[Galaxy S III General] GuestK00293:
Disconnect the USB, remove the battery, put it back and get into recovery and see if it gets into download mode. If you get the "recovery screen" again, connect to kies and try the emergency recovery. Irrespective of what happens, retry getting into download mode again after that. I had encountered the same problem during and update after around 62% was written to the phone and was able to get into download mode again.
[Galaxy S III General] sebarkh:
Never use kies. Always use Odin, or Mobile Odin.

Sent from an electronic device.
[Galaxy S III General] GuestK00293:
Can someone help me in extracting the file downloaded by kies and create odin flashable files please. I know where the file downloaded by kies reside, 1 problem solved.
[Galaxy S III General] JJEgan:
Use CHECKFUS to download and flash the tar via Odin .

jje
[Galaxy S III General] parengBok:
it worked..

thank you very much mate!!
[Galaxy S III General] ray484:
same problem

hey raymon2012, did you ever fix this problem, i'm encountered the very same issue. plz help
[Galaxy S III General] JJEgan:
TRY

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1978840
[Galaxy S III General] tayseery:
thank you so much this is a good information
[Asus Transformer TF700] spinaldex:
I went in to Root Explorer to edit the build.prop and no matter what I change and save, it doesn't seem to make the changes in the build.prop file because when I open it back up, its back to the way it was. I was rooted at one point because all my custom changes are in there, and I'm wondering if that changed with the most recent ICS update that came through within the week?

If so, is there an up to date process for rooting my device again? I had used the Asus unlock tool last time.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] John A Smith:
I just updated 2 Galaxy Nexus phones to Verizon’s Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean) and wish I hadn’t. The most serious issue is “Push” no longer functions on our Corporate Exchange. I had to change the account setting in the Nexus to check every 5 minutes for email. 2 phones doing exactly the same thing is more than a coincidence. Also, I am not getting automatic syncing from my Facebook account. I wonder if these issues are related.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hyxer:
Same issue here. The thing is gmail app and facebook push works. Still finding the way to enable push on native email app.

(2nd day android user, was using ios/BlackBerry b4)

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beekay201:
and why is this thread in Q&A when there is no question?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nakos13:
Hello, i install clockwork mode(Samsung galaxy s plus) and then when i reboot my phone i go again to clockwork recovery mode, i am trying to fix it with downloading mode but the screen writes RAMDUPT MODE cause:Force upload.

Can you please tell me what can i do to fix my phone?

alse i i take off batery so when i put the battery again it open automaticly!

please help!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Samtan4326:
1. Power off device (pull batt)

2. Press and hold Vol+ button

3. Press and hold Power button

4. Release Power as soon as the big Samsung Galaxy S logo appears

5. Release Vol+ as soon as the recovery menu appears
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dhow76:
Running cm10.

Every time I try it says the video too big. Even to email. What gives?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Exel:
How big is the video?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Android_Monsters:
Could try the video message shrinking app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...organic&utm_term=video+messaging+file+too+big

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Also, here are some instructions

http://smallbusiness.chron.com/shrink-videos-big-android-28400.html
[HTC Desire S] Tango One:
Installed Fallout today all seemed to be grand for the first few hours but now it getting no phone service. Wifi is working grand really like the rom so far so hope someone has a fix or may just go back to endymion
[HTC Desire S] rain987:
could it be your phone is just switching between gsm and wdmca? just switching to just gsm and see how.
[HTC Desire S] arjun1459:
suggest me a rom in which internet thetering works man i m looking for that kind of rom
[HTC Desire S] Tango One:
The mobile network option was greyed out and switched to off. I wiped the cache again and if seems to be back working
[HTC Desire S] Tango One:
It really strange. I was looking at the mobile network settings and it was toggling on and off by itself like my phone is haunted :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ph.miki:
Android 4.1.1 AOKP Build 2 and Jelly Bean Features:

General

-stock kernel

-Kill all button in Recents panel

-Backlight settings

-Tablet UI on any device

-DPI switcher

-Custom Vibrations for Phone Calls

-ADB over network

-National Data Roaming option

-Volume music controls

-LED Brightness control

-Charging LED

-Boot animation preview

-Allow full theming of Contacts & Mms

-Allow to set color of Digital Clock Widget

-Power menu options (airplane, screenshot, navbar toggle)

-Ability to answer calls with hardware Home button (Winter is coming!)

-NavBar

-Custom Ring targets

-Allow up to 7 Nav buttons on some devices

Statusbar

-IME Toggler

-Hide ADB icon

-Allow disabling of volume adjust sound

-Hide signal bars

-WeatherPanel

-WiFi & Cell signal text

Lockscreen

-Allow rotation on any device

-Added back Info-Lines (Weather, Calendar)

-Menu unlock

-Alternative music layout

Camera

-Timer snapshot

-Volume zoom

-720p recording support for grouper (front)

MMS

-Display full date & time

​

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[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ph.miki:
V3

If you want to look like SGS3 phone, you can do that here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1667051

Thanks to:

smalldookie

Android 4.1.1 AOKP Build 3 Jelly Bean Features:

General

-stock kernel

-Kill all button in Recents panel

-Backlight settings

-Tablet UI on any device

-DPI switcher

-Custom Vibrations for Phone Calls

-ADB over network

-National Data Roaming option

-Volume music controls

-LED Brightness control

-Charging LED

-Boot animation preview

-Allow full theming of Contacts & Mms

-Allow to set color of Digital Clock Widget

-Power menu options (airplane, screenshot, navbar toggle)

-Ability to answer calls with hardware Home button (Winter is coming!)

-NavBar

-Custom Ring targets

-Allow up to 7 Nav buttons on some devices

Statusbar

-IME Toggler

-Hide ADB icon

-Allow disabling of volume adjust sound

-Hide signal bars

-WeatherPanel

-WiFi & Cell signal text

Lockscreen

-Allow rotation on any device

-Added back Info-Lines (Weather, Calendar)

-Menu unlock

-Alternative music layout

Camera

-Timer snapshot

-Volume zoom

-720p recording support for grouper (front)

MMS

-Display full date & time

SMS QuickReply

Stopwatch & Countdown in the Clock app

IME Switcher & Vib/Ring toggle as NavRing target

Expert Calculator functions​

​

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