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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] naimmkassim:
My wife saying with this case now my note 2 looks like transformer!! what?? lol!!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] p4png:
another way that kind of works for me is to remove the plastic screen protector and flip it around and let the glue on the screen protector stick to the phone. Instead of it sticking to the case it doesnèt leave that big gap anymore. But now I know why they left a gap. Without the gap whenever you press the screen down it leaves a mark where you pressed because the screen protector is slightly sticking to the phones screen. Give it a try maybe youll like it cause you donèt notice it when the screen is on. With a squeeze to the sides it disappears. Note you have to remove the screen protector carefully making sure the glue is still on the protector.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gpgalanis:
So you suggest gluing the protector on the screen? Why dont you just put another protector on the screen?

Personally I still expect my Defender. I will start by keeping my existing protector under the Defender one and see how it goes.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] p4png:
Cause some people complain that there will be a gap between the screen and the top shell. Plus you don't have to spend any extra money or waste the product itself. The screen protector is much thicker than other ones I've seen.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] zkyevolved:
I don't know if this is anything like the defender case:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/new-...layer-tpu-pc-Belt-clip-holster/733388125.html

I saw it and thought I'd share it. It's not for me, but if I can help anyone save a buck! :) hehe.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] nachoandroid85:
So far its been great investment for my note 2. Today I tryed to put it back on the dock on my duty belt and it fell flat screen first on curb. Picked it up no damage. Only downside is I have to be Part safe creaker to get the phone out of the case to change sd card or remove battery.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] TheBDub:
I thought it was hard to get out at first, but if you start removing the clips from the top and go down the side, its pretty quick.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] acb77:
The rubber will also come off much more easily if both the power and headphone jack covers are unlatched
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] naimmkassim:
Good method for rubber power and headphone jack cover including the clip down..nice!!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vectron:
Yep, that's exactly how I was able to remove it (when I had my Defender for a week) - headphone jack cover out first and the rest is easy. You also gotta be careful with unlatching those plastic tabs of inner case. I know Otterbox has a good quality material, but these tabs gotta have some finite lifetime before they break.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] naimmkassim:
Anybody had experience of break those unlatching plastic tabs before? Maybe otterbox with others type of phone? For how long does it take before the unlatching plastic tab broke? :(
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gpgalanis:
I suppose that if you unlatch them carefully you shouldn't have a problem. Many people just apply force instead of just pushing them gently one by one.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] naimmkassim:
I like this guys review.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR4GrWpJTMk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Especially for d pocket test :thumbup:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gpgalanis:
Hi. I have recieved my Defender case but unfortunately as a friend mentioned before people who call me experience echo problems. More spesifically I can hear them fine but they hear their voices twice. I tried the case also with my wifes Note and the echo problem is the same. It only disappears when I remove the outer silicone. I have contacted Otterbox and they agreed to send me a replacement case but I am really worried that this might be a design issue rather than a defective case one.

What is your experience with the Defender? Do you experience any similar problems? Please note that I use a stock rom.

PS. The Commuter works flawlessly.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] TheBDub:
I have the same exact issue. I called customer support and talked to someone that grew up where I did, which was cool. She ordered me a Commuter case to see if the problem is the case. The manager said it was an uncommon problem but a problem they knew about.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gpgalanis:
Well the commuter doesnt have any echo issues but having used the Defender I really like the feel of prorection that it offers. I try to understand what causes the problem and I believe that it is not a signal issue but more a sound trap problem. It seems that people calling voices somehow echo in the backand the microphone catches this. Of cousre I could be wrong.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] sefelizrc:
I have one and I love it, but the air gap between the screen protector and the screen is a little bit unconfortable... Is just my case or all of them have that gap?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jbreeze228:
From what I've read all of the defender series have that problem. I want to get one so bad but because of that problem I'll settle for the commuter. I've seen some people removed the built in screen protector without any problems and some have said it causes a "wiggle" to the case itself.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] griffen97023:
MY defender has the echo problems as well............. totally unusable for phone calls
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jburnette87:
The 3 ive seen all have them.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] bignibb:
I guess I lucked up. I got mine a few months back when the were first released and have never noticed this. I mainly use a Bluetooth because I dont like obstructing my vision when talking on the phone.......lol. I will check mine tomorrow and see if mine suffers from the same defect.

Sent from the best phone on the planet, Apple take Note...........
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] naimmkassim:
I have use mine nearly 1 month..no echo problem at all..no one complain about the problem when in telephone conversation with me. Guess im lucky :p
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] griffen97023:
Went to sprint today tried 3 more all with the same result
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] naimmkassim:
Out of my curiosity, has anyone facing any tear off at cover for usb or at phone jack?? I just worry it will happen some day..:(
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] DualSportDad:
No. .. The silicone concert is thick. That's one of the reasons is so hard to press the volume buttons. My buddy has a defenderon his gnex and I can't believe how thin his cover is.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mikdugal1:
This is getting annoying. I know I can remove it and stick a regular protector on. there's something about modifying otterbox case that I don't like... I'm a huge believer in otterbox
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jbreeze228:
Holy crap! First time I would have seen that I would have ripped that screen protector off.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gpgalanis:
Just remove it an place another on the screen. I did it and I am really happy. Having used many cases including the Commuter I can say that without any doubt the Defender is the best case in terms of protection and for my taste it is not too bulky.

On the negative side some people calling me experienced some echo problems that lately seem to disappear on their own.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] DualSportDad:
Remove the screen protector and put a stock on one on the screen. But beware that all that dirty will be inside the case after that and test up the sides of your phone.

For me this will be my list otterbox case. I wouldn't have minded the cost if it was made in America but to pay this kinda of money for Chinese quality is ridiculous.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] bmoreboy02:
Ive had my knight colored defender for a month now and i really have nothing bad to say. I did take the screen protector off and replace it with an ebay cheapo. It looks awesome. I dont have the echo problem everyone is talking about. The best thing i can say about this case is this is the 1st defender ive owned where the silicone is just a snug as it was on day one. The case still fits very good and looks awesome. Im extremely happy with my purchase
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mikdugal1:
I'll eventually take it off I just clean it twice a week... I live in a well cleaned house my phone obviously says different
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mikdugal1:
Just took the protector off and as I suspected the case creeks on the side when you squeeze it ugh..

Has anyone experienced the side of the case scraping your stick on screen protector up? I haven't but I feel like it could grab the side
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] AlphaNoble:
So I have heard all of the pros to taking the screen off. So what are the cons?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gpgalanis:
It does seem to creek but still it is much better with the screen protector off. To be honest the Defender case isn't the best manufacturered case but still it is the best protective one. Unfortunately it is also really expensive. But all things considered this is the case I plan to keep using.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Gnarfsan:
Sv: Note 2 Otterbox Defender Case Review

I got the case today and it's freaking huge :) But at least I can now play all the note-hockey I want with no worries.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] acb77:
Just a reminder, with screen off : a couple strips of electrical tape down each side will stop creaking
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] griffen97023:
Any one know how to turn down the mic sensitivity in this phone. Just got my replacement otter box in and it echos too. Anyone else with this echo I'm on sprint. Titanium note 2
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] heartyparty:
+1 on the Mike sensitivity.

Got my defender but the echo is quite bad.

Still not sure on the screen protector either.

Have contacted otterbox as the power button was so bad the phone just constantly switched on and off continously.

Will see what they say.

Cheers

Hp
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] TheBDub:
Got my replacement Otterbox today, which was a Commuter instead of a Defender.

The rubber layer is super flimsy, but no echo problem at least.

Maybe I'll buy a Seidio Convert case next time, since the design looks cool, and there is a kickstand integrated into the case.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] griffen97023:
K my buddy just bought new note 2 two weeks after me. Same carrier and same color. I even threw my back on it just for test purposes. No echo on his with using my otterbox. Guess I will head to sprint and see what they say.

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With the echoes are you using your own screen protector? Or the otterbox one?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] westkhalifa13:
Yea Ive had my defender case for about a week and its the best case ive owned I have a few samsung cases as well flip covers and protective cases but the otterbox is just perfect I have no worries placing it anywhere I go . Its protected my only downfall that I disliked was the fact it didnt have a cover for the spen . Other than that its perfect with or without screen protector
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] griffen97023:
just tracked down my echo it was the rom i was using it was only heard when using the OtterBox i was on jellybomb 12.1 just flashed back to stock and no more echo
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jaleroca:
Otterbox sent me a new case. I still have the echo problem. I guess their is no fix for this. But strangely my buddy has the same phone (verizon I'm on Tmobile) and case he has no echo
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] heartyparty:
Weird, I'm on stock and got the echo. Will see if otterbox respond to me.

Cheers

Hp
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] dominick_7:
Did you ever get the Voyager 2/tempered glass solution? Was wondering how that worked with the Otterbox Defender case. Was wondering if someone put one of those home button stickers on if it wouldn't also close up the home button hole space?

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How would you say it is for holding in one hand and doing drawing or painting?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] P1 Wookie:
Yeah I've been googling and just finding pre order. I believe the commuter is available now
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Tomo1971:
Lol at the videos on you tube of people pointing their camera at the Otterbox website and passing their opinion on the Defender case without actually having one in hand.

Muppets

S
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Oli2k:
Nice one, glad they help!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] IamPro:
So where can I get one of these or the Commuter case in the good old USA? :confused:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] P1 Wookie:
The commuter is available now
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] brad49201:
Here
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Oli2k:
I can't see anywhere in the UK with stock yet but I doubt it will be long.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] P1 Wookie:
The commuter is available straight from otterbox now, so hoping the defender is soon.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Oli2k:
You'd of thought so as they have clearly been made lol
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] P1 Wookie:
Yeah, as a matter of fact they're already out of stock on the black commuter lol
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] IamPro:
Now Glacial color is out and all that is left is hot pink :(
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] P1 Wookie:
You can find them elsewhere. There is some on Amazon

Edit: nvm they say out of stock, too.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] elite-fusion:
man i cant wait till this comes out, just not sure if ill get the black on black, or the grey on black....since i've got the titanium Note 2.....when will these bad boys be available already :( Amazon is all "Temporarily out of stock" and Otterbox states that they are not yet available and coming soon......

I hope i can get one before the holidays at least because I have a trip coming up sometime in the end of Dec.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Oli2k:
Looks like they are very popular then. Guessing more will be available soon.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] xXJay_RXx:
Ah idk if I should wait for the Defender or get the Commuter :/
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] WildSioux:
Why couldn't they (otterbox) make a case with a built in stand for the note2? I couldn't wait and have the seidio active case with the stand. To be honest i haven't used it but it could come in handy.

I don't know. Im thinking about getting an otterbox commuter and modding it. Either cut the back of the otterbox and gluing the stand cutout from the seidio with a little flange around it to glue. Or just cut the stand out of the seidii and glue the damn thing to the otterbox.

What do you think?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Asquared:
The Otterbox Defender case for my old HTC HD2 has a built in stand. The belt clip doubles as a stand -- just lock the back of the clip into one position, and there you go.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mastergrim8:
Bad news, we won't be seeing a Otterbox Defender for quite a while. Smartphone Pedia bumped there date back to the 21st of december instead of the original 4th of december.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] P1 Wookie:
I would take what Smartphonepedia says with a grain of salt. Otterbox themselves have not and will not say a date. All these other sites are just speculating.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] P1 Wookie:
The commuters are back in stock based on otterbox site. Still nothing on the defenders -.-
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jlczl:
Pretty good for one handed use if you're an NBA player or are at least 6'6" and have the hands to match. :D
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] TheBDub:
I tried a similar protector to the voyager 2 with a SGP aluminum home button. Still leaves plenty of room for dust :banghead:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Double0EK:
Solution: Don't stick the aluminum button on the button itself. On the defender sp place a small piece of tape to the inside of the home button hole then put the aluminum button on top of it. You'll have an air sealed cover but functionality with the raised home button.

It might look kinda sloppy but better than taking apart the case all the time.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] shifu12:
Anyone want to buy my otterbox defender for the note 2 in Knight color? It comes with the belt clip, box and everything like new. I am selling $30. let me know in a pm. Thanks.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] therockk:
I just picked 1 up today for my Note 2. Absolutely love it! I love the added thickness which gives me a better grip of the phone in my hand. Also the peace of mind knowing if it falls off it won't break! Specially because my cost to fix this screen is close to $300!

Posted from my International Galaxy Note 2 - N7100 Supercharged on AllianceRom rocking RedPill v1.30 @ 190 DPI!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] misslovanu:
Ive been singing the praises of the Defender. I was looking for a case for full protection and this case does the job. Yes, it adds more length and girth to the phone but based on the hassle of repairing if broken---I'm willing to compromise. I have the grey one but wished Otterbox would offer more color options for the Defender.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] eddie3130:
Just bought the black one had to remove the screen.. Tapping noise got on my nerve but size is not bad at all it added some grip to it. It just does make pocket come out with the phone when i pull it out. Only bought to do the extended battery mod when my qcell arrives. But when on stock the commuter case work just fine

sent from my Cricket Note 2
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] dominick_7:
Haha. I got a Defender case and actually love it. Thought it made it easier to handle because it has a tackier rubberized feel to it instead of the slippery battery cover it comes with. Don't think the built in screen protector is that bad either. But I hope to do the battery mod for the Hyperion extended battery. Figure I'll try the tape, in case I don't like that I might just peel off the the built in screen protector.

Wonder if the measurements are different or worse because it wasn't the Voyager. Guessing you went with a cheaper version of it yea? Hmm. Yea that's one thing I don't like about the built in protector is the dust.. but tape solution might be good enough though. Will need to try that. The button on top of that seems weird though.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] DocEsq:
I had the same prob;em with the power button and when I informed Otterbox, about 2 months ago, they said that this was the first that they had ever heard of this problem. For me this issue was a deal breaker and I returned the case.

I hope that you get a better response and result.

Doc
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] eddie3130:
Sory if its been already asked but anyone know if they will replace a broken defender clip with out receipt or box? Someone thought it was trash an tossed it before i even realised it was gone :/

sent from my Cricket Note 2
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] winlinmac001:
I have the Defender series case as well. I noticed the volume loudness varies a lot with and without the case. Without the case, the audio is clear and very loud whereas with the case, the audio is lower and you don't feel the jest of it. This is in respect to the speaker of course.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] heartyparty:
Yeah, I mailed them and sent pics and within a week had a new case sent out which fixed the issue.

I still took out the screen protector after a week as it was horrible, like touching the screen through a late of syrup. Responsiveness around the edges of the screen were pretty crap with it on too.

Without out is great though. And the echo went away after the screen protector was taken out as well!

Hp
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] masterzoltar:
have one. Very good case. Saved phone several times already
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jlczl:
They will if you take a picture of it with your name and date printed on a piece of paper next to it. If you don't have it anymore then, no, they won't just take your word for it that you had one, it broke, and someone threw it away. LOL, if they would, everyone could just call them up and say that's what happened to them and they'd be mailing out free stuff to everyone.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] einrae214:
I have a couple of cases in this section. But I love this one also and have no problem with the built in screen protector.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] bmoreboy02:
I have one case of each color. $32.50 shipped from baltimore. If your interested shoot me a pm
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] eddie3130:
Oh haha na i meant they tossed the packaging an reciept, Yea i already checked they only needed a few pics.. I only needed the clip but they sent me an email for a replacement case guess.. If its a case too then ill have a spare to try the zerolemon mod when it comes out.

sent from my Cricket Note 2
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] aznpr1de808:
Dont know if this was posted before but I can confirm that the defender case can fit a Mime Ghost Glass SP and no creeking on the sides either. IMHO true glass SP's are the best match to the quality and protection of the Otter Box Defender.

Here are the links for those interested in my setup:

http://mimeusa.com/product/ghost-glass-screen-protector-for-note-2/

http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...s/aluminum-home-button-for-galaxy-note-2.html

^This is needed to fill the gap on the home button due to the thickness of the glass SP
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jestone1:
Hi people, i just registered here to share my somewhat of a solution to the defender screen protector problem on the Note 2. It still shouldnt be like this after spending this kind of money on a case, but still its way better than stock.

I got my defender knowing about the screenprotector problem but I found it to be the only case protective enough for my liking.

I believe the problem comes from a combination of the substantial amount of glue between the frame and the protector, and the curved screen. I believe the glue pushes the protector down towards the edges of the screen, making the middle of the protector pop up along the sloping screen, so it actually lifts away from the screen in the middle.

What I did was very simple. I first popped the protector out of the frame. I did this with my hands without heating it because its a very flimsy and weak connection anyway. For those afraid to break it you could heat it up with a hair dryer first.

Then next thing i removed pretty much all of the glue, but i didnt wipe the 2 parts clean, leaving bits of what you could describe as a very thin anti-slip layer.

Next thing i had the phone in the rear part of the case, aligned the detached screen protector with a clean screen, and gently clicked the top frame on.

This leaves me with a very snug fitting protector that is not moving at all. I will post an update if this proves to be a short term thing but so far its doing great.

Eli.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] exiphoneuser:
is this available?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Aria807:
Just got a Defender [Knight]. Took the screen protector off the case as mentioned in many posts. I like how the screen feels, though it does creak a little. May be swapping over to Urban Armor Gear. I used UAG on my Galaxy S3 and I think I'm just more used to the material feel. If anyone is interested in my Knight Otterbox case, PM me. I've only used it since 3/24/2013 lol. Basically brand new.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] htcbrazilian:
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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] htcbrazilian:
All types of Otterbox cases and some uag cases pm me
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] who_are_you:
I have been using the otterbox defender case for my note 2 and though I feel that it adds some bulk to the phone, it does offer very good protection. However as with most defender users noticed, the built in screen protector have just a little bit of clearance from the screen and does produce an annoying sound when you press against the screen. I am considering in removing it however Im giving it more time to get used to it. Also the screen cut out for the home button is gathering dust, lint etc However still satisfied with the overall protection that it gives