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[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] vectron:
I'm not defending manufacture and don't care if you buy or not buy this case. I'm just expressing my opinion about it, just like I did in my detailed review about UAG case here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2514292, just like I do with hundreds of products I reviewed and posted in XDA community here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2192333

Maybe UAG will come back with a revised version. I just got email from Seidio, they are correcting their SURFACE with an updated pinhole. Seidio is not a spring chicken, and they didn't have it in their case either (not sure why). I'm just pointing out the facts and expressing my opinion. Yes, I'm a huge fan of UAG cases and think they are the best in the market after testing everything else. Yes, they missed this temp/humidity sensor opening. And yes, in my opinion the measurement might still be inaccurate with a case and a small pinhole around it.

What would be great for someone to take measurements (like with S-health app) using phone without a case, and with a case that has a typical pinhole opening. That would be a good test that can benefit a lot of people on this forum. I can't do that because I have a dummy model of N3.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] loopers:
will ordering off of Amazon cause it to take a lot longer to get the case in my hands?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] evil-doer:
got mine today. its absolutely crap compared to what i thought it would be. its not much different than a cheap silicone skin that would cost 2 bucks. going to order a "ballistic" case which is a TRUE rugged case. i owned one for another phone.

http://www.goballisticcase.com/collections/samsung-galaxy-note-3-cases
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Speedy Gonzalez:
just show me a $2 bucks case that is compared to this that's going to be interesting I know it didn't turned the way you wanted but is no reason to call it crap
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] loopers:
Bit Stoked.... Urban Armor got the one hole issue that bugs me but truth be told i'll never really use it anyway.... it's an error that should not be but it is what it is at this point I need a case as I work in a Hasseloy metal shop and small particles can get around... rather safe then sorry... guy has one for his note 2 and loves the case and IMO this one is much nicer. Also ordered up an iloome flex as well as a nice mhl.... perfect for some movies...... Set Up :) ... amazon has the uag's in stock now... and if u get the free trial on prime u get free 2 day shipping..... see the uag on friday.. woot :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ctn_heli:
I have to agree, that the case did not live up to my expectations, with or without the hole.:(

I may send the case back to UAG, unless anyone in AUS wants to take it off my hands (orange outland version).
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] bladerealm124:
Can anyone who has used the case for a bit compare it to the seidio surface and/or otterbox commuter? Thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] lm that guy:
Anyone heard back yet from UAG regarding the hole. It's been 3-4 Days for some of us who emailed them. I think they are ignoring us lol.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] rawrfische:
Nope, haven't received a reply back.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Kawaisa:
I don't even think they answer questions. I asked them a question 2 weeks ago and never got an answer.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] SirCore:
Absolutely amazing case!

Hi All,

I ordered my case on October 26 and received it yesterday, November 6 to Israel where I live.

All in all 12 days for international shipping which is pretty good.

But enough about the shipping, guys this case is out of this world!

I'm an engineer so when I see a quality product, both in design and manufacturing I recognize it miles away.

This case holds the Note 3 perfectly, all cutouts are precise and well thought of so you can use virtually any headphone or charger connectors.

The honeycomb grip actually upgrades the Note 3 since before the case I was afraid the phone will slip out of my hand but now that worry is gone. Overall great feeling holding the phone now, feel robust, protective and luxurious.

Furthermore, the case doesn't add much bulk to the phone and it's actually smaller in size than the Spigen Neo Hybrid that I have as well.

Personally I think the white case fits best the white Note 3 and overall the two look great together. Even my wife said so :)

Bottom line: best case I've ever used, much better than Otterbox or Spigen, go get it ASAP!

P.S I've attached some pictures, sorry for the quality - blame the webcam ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] cpufrost:
Just got mine today, black on black phone.

Can't complain other than the missing hole. I do use the sensors and having the hole covered isn't going to affect pressure at all, humidity perhaps if you're looking for a quick reading, etc. Don't think I'll drill /hack up the case for that. It's not like they covered the IR blaster, that would be a huge problem!

Bulk wise it's the same as using these cases on previous phones. For protection I'd say it's about equal to a Speck Candyshell (no word on these for Note 3 yet!) and just below that of the Otterbox Commuter. The Otterbox protects the headphone jack and USB port with a cover but those can be a real PITA when you're trying to plug the charger in when in a dark car, etc. I do like the dust protection for trail riding so will probably get a Defender for that. I have one for my Note II and while it's thick as a brick, it's solid. Did not like the Commuter for the Note II at all, sold it right away, whereas the Commuter for the S3, S4 and HTC One were superb! (especially the USA made ones!)

Now if there was a holster like the Seido that this could snap into...

A pouch with a good belt clip will do, does anyone have a link for one that will fit this?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mafmmx:
I received my Rust/Orange UAG case yesterday from Amazon. I am having one issue with the case that i have not seen anyone mention in this thread, Which makes me think its just my particular case. Though when i do a Google search, It seems to be a common problem with some UAG cases.

The bottom lip right below the home button isn't tight at all. It seems loose/stretched out and does not sit tight up against the phone. You can actually see the chrome trim on the phone since it isn't tight on the phone.

Does anyone else have or notice this problem with there case?

If i push the rubber back up into place, its just slowly comes back down. I can see overtime this being a issue and stretching itself out even more and become much more loose and possibly running against the edge of the phone/screen and in turn peeling up my screen protector.

Anyone have this issue?

I tried to capture a pic of it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] dr.m0x:
I definitely do not have that problem. Fit is tight on all four sides although the bottom is slightly looser than the other three since there is less meat around the USB port. Send UAG a couple of pictures, they are really good with warranties and will ship you replacement.

Sent from my SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mafmmx:
Yeah I sent them a email this morning. I didn't send photos but I did let them know that i can take photos if needed. I love the case but this one flaw is just bugging me. Reading the this entire thread it looks to be just my particular case.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] minaa:
I ordered the black UAG case now that I have a Note 3. I loved it for my S3 (I drop things a lot), so I'm looking forward to it protecting my Note 3. I definitely think it's one of the better solid cases out there.

Got a Brando cover as well.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] phunky1:
I happen to have the outland case and it fits snug around my phone and I feel for now it offers some of the better protection for my phone..but thats just me.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] flipq88:
So here's what Uag said about the missing hole.

Dear Flip,

Thanks for your question regarding your Galaxy Note 3 device. The hole your are referring to on the side of the Galaxy Note 3 is shrouded in some mystery as the Note 3 owner’s manual does not cover its specific purpose (check out page 8 if you have your manual), and no publicly available technical information exists from Samsung.** Are you experiencing a specific technical issue? I can forward to the engineering team for evaluation? UAG cases undergo extensive testing and I am not aware of any known manufacturing defects or functional issues.

Sorry I can not provide a more technical response regarding the functionality of the hole. As I said, I would be happy to contact our engineering team if you are looking for more information.

*

Please contact me if you have further questions and I hope you enjoy your case.

Kind Regards,

UAG Support
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ukic:
Yep. UAG must think a big company like Samsung is stupid. They made a useless hole on the side of the phone for kicks and giggles...
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Kawaisa:
After spending the time to design the thing

"hmm...this hole doesn't seem to be important, let us just ignore it, no one will notice"
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Andrewtst:
I hope UAG can take a look on this and revise the case, I love this case but not with missing one hole.

---------- Post added at 12:29 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:25 AM ----------

Agree this is design flaw.

I got spigen Slim Armor and Otter Box Commuter, both came with proper hole.

UAG should sort it out this issue.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] stanglifemike:
I think almost every case for the GN3 has a hole in their case for that sensor. My Spigen Bounce, Diztronic TPU, and even $4 eBay TPU has one.

Kinda shocked that UAG says it's a "mystery hole". Really UAG!?!? Your company doesn't have the Internet to see what this hole is for???

Either way, I'm not too crazy about the design anyway. I like my UAG GN2 case, nice being able to swap color cards in the back of it. I got a bunch of paint samples from Home Depot to use with it. Wish UAG woulda kept with that same design...

SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 3 via XDA Premium
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] dr.m0x:
I hated the inserts on the Note 2 case but I guess it's all a matter of personal taste.

Sent from my SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] loopers:
after a day of use... i can say i really like this case..... its hard and feels great in the hand.. slides out of the pocket.... pen comes out easily.. and headphone jack is big enough to fit my $300 headphones as well as my klipch s4a's (wasn't really worried about them).... i now feel like i can drop my phone and not be too worried about it.... using the screen protector until my iloome flex shows up then i'll feel extremely safe in about any environment with the phone... the missing whole is a big deal to me but at the same time not so much... its def a designer flaw and needs to be fixed.. as for me i won't really ever use that sensor anyway..... not an excuse though.... just one less spot for dust and metal to get into my phone (i work in an area where dust/fine metal can be an issue.... it stays in my pocket 98% of the time there though... anyway.. if your on the edge about it.. i'd say give it a go... its probably the thinnest case thats going to give u the highest protection..... if u want anymore protection then this i'd say go with the bricks.... (otterbox etc..)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Notrega:
Anyone unhappy with theirs let me know and I will take it off your hands. :D
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] erasable:
Any one get the buy one get one email from UAG?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] jimzweb1:
Can some one post a Pic of the orange case? I have seen the ads, just wondering how close the actual color is. Also, has anybody put the case to the test by dropping there phone ( accidentally of course)?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] bladerealm124:
Could you PM or post a screenshot of this? I've been torn between black and white and would love to grab both. Thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] bladerealm124:
Thank you, much appreciated
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] erasable:
Glad to help
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] parusia:
Yes I received the same email, I was so happy because I received that 5 minutes before I ordered the aviator case. Thank you UAG team.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Kawaisa:
how do I get myself one of these emails?

On another note,

I also saw this message someone posted on their FB page

"Dear Derek,

Your solution with the additional microphone hole will be shipped shortly. Thank you for your continued patience.

Kind Regards,

UAG Support"

Does this mean they're making a revised version?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] parusia:
I think you will receive an email if you ordered from them before. In my case I ordered UAG cases for my S3(wife and daughter), S4 (son), Note 2(my old phone), and now my note 3.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] xXJay_RXx:
I got that email too. Gonna use it to buy one for my iPad Air and another one for my Note :D

Sent from my Dev Edition Note 3
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] TalhaG:
UAG

Hi guys!

Do me a favour too please! Need this UAG coupon :(

my e-mail: talhagezer@gmail.com
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Kawaisa:
You can't just forward the email and have it work. Your email must be in UAG's database.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] erasable:
You just have to enter your email in the coupon code box, provided you've bought something from them in the past I believe. But ill send it anyway.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] TalhaG:
I got it. I have to sign in with account that has coupon code. Who's gonna help me :o
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] xXJay_RXx:
Sorry I think it's only one per customer and idk how many people here are gonna be generous enough to pass up an offer like this

Sent from my Dev Edition Note 3
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] TalhaG:
Come on guys :/
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] dr.m0x:
Haven't been unlucky enough to drop my note 3 yet, however I did drop my note 2 a couple of times while it was in its UAG case. Nothing happened to it at all and it's because I've witnessed that these cases really work that I can live without the missing hole.

Sent from my beastly Note 3
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] TalhaG:
So who is gonna help me to buy 2x UAG cases? :P

Please contact me via e-mail (talhagezer@gmail.com) if you wont use that coupon thing... 22/11 promotion ending date.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] rawrfische:
Odd. I wonder what constitutes a "preferred customer"? I own this case and made an account in their website, so my email is undoubtedly in their system. But I didn't get the email. :/
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mrmojorisin8888:
Yeah I received it a day after I ordered a another uag case. Sent them a email cause I want both Cases
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] TalhaG:
Up!!! :D
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] flipq88:
Dude stop asking. No one is going to give you their coupon. [MENTION=5552685]TalhaG[/MENTION]
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nerys71:
I will be posting a detailed review soon (got my uag finally !!!)

I can tell you this. they have 100% fixed the button issues. FREAKING BUTTER. feels better than without the case!! no joke. very impressive.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] grabshell:
Maybe they are giving out coupons to get rid of first batch flawed design Note 3 cases (Missing Humidity/Temp Hole)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ukic:
This ^^^
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] babyshanks:
probably partially true, but its for any phone case not just the note 3 if I recall correctly.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] luckybun:
so now UAG have new version of case with the holes? have anyone get case like that yet? is it possible post a photo? thank very much....
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] flipq88:
Here ya go. I'm probably going to sell the black one. I know the missing hole isn't that big of a deal, but I just don't like it. And I don't want to drill a hole
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Kawaisa:
Do you know if the ones they're shipping now are the ones with the hole?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] xXJay_RXx:
Did you call them up for a replacement or you bought the updated one with the hole? Thanks

Sent from my Dev Edition Note 3
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] flipq88:
I'm guessing they are sending them out with the hole now.

And yes, I asked for a replacement.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Kawaisa:
Are the giving out labels to send back the old one?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] flipq88:
Nope, but I'm not sending mine back. They should have included a label if they wanted it back.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] rodger-sp:
Here is a you-tube video review I did of the orange and black UAG case.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEFLC9YlzFI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nerys71:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=47636409

my review of the orange one (video too)

Don't send it back for the hole guys. grab a 1/16th " drill bit and 30 seconds later of finger twirling and you will have your hole IDENTICAL to their hole!!

its just a simple hole not a cut out or anything
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] luckybun:
How long they have reply to you? I sent them 3 emails from last couple weeks and they never reply me, such bad customer service for company like that...
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nerys71:
I would double check where you are sending the message luckybun I never ever had a CS problem with UAG. also check your spam box make sure its not filtering a reply they may have sent you.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Kawaisa:
I don't think any one's sending them back. I saw something on FB the other day about UAG sending replacements and flipq88 just confirmed it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nerys71:
well same thing really. your making them expend the cost of another case for something soo soo easy to fix.

if they are not making you send it back then you have nothing to lose. try and fix it FIRST and if you fail then ask for a replacement.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] flipq88:
Takes them about 3-4 days to answer. That's around how long they've been taking with all the emails I sent them.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] cardinalryan:
What is wrong with you?? I DID NOT PAY $35 for a flawed case in which I have to yank a drill out to modify that design flaw in order for all the functions of my phone to remain at my disposal.

So, if I order a steak medium, and it comes out rare, should I just keep my mouth shut and ask for a doggie bag so I can take the steak home and finish grilling it myself?

I guess if my automatic garage door opener stops working, I shouldn't bother the manufacturer because I can just manually lift it and get some exercise in the process?

Sorry to come down on you so hard, but your posts were really beginning to annoy me.

If you are okay with purchasing a flawed product, that's cool, but it's not your place to tell someone else to accept the same subpar standards you are willing to.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nerys71:
What is wrong with you is the correct question. getting a grip on reality and context is something you need to work on.

$35 for this type case is first cheap. but that is irrelevant whether its $10 or $100

Your phone will function JUST fine with or without that hole. in fact I would have preferred it not have the hole. it does nothing to help those sensors function better and is simply one more contamination ingress point to worry about. but hey that's just me

If you order a steak medium and you demand a new steak your a douche bag.

if you order a steak medium and ask them hey can you cook this just a bit more your a perfectly reasonable person.

If your garage door opener stops working you should get it replaced. if it stops working because of a 3 cent screw you can replace yourself in 30 seconds shut the hell up and put the damned screw in and stop being a whiny douche bag.

Sorry to come down on you so hard but your douchery was really starting to annoy me.

its my place to tell you any damned thing I please. you of course don't have to listen. free will. an amazing thing ehh?

a single drilled hole. WOW what sub par standards I must life with. literally 30 seconds twirling a drill bit in your FINGERS would be enough to fix it.

its not like it was delaminating. or the cuts outs prevented something from working. or it was melted or malformed or anything like that.

one stinking 1/16th" hole. one little tiny hole that you don't actually even need for that sensor to function perfectly. One little hole that if you do it yourself you will NEVER EVER be able to visually tell it was not like that from the factory.

if you screw it up you can always ask for a replacement since they are not asking you to return it.

it saddens me when I read posts like yours. truly saddens me the state of affairs the people of this nation are reaching.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ukic:
Yep. A multimillion company like Samsung put that "useless" hole in there just for fun... right? Lol
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nerys71:
you presume that the case blocks the hole. it does not. it simply sits in front of the hole. the case is not "SKIN TIGHT" there is an airgap. don't believe me?

turn on androsensor get some readings. then put a piece of tape over the hole and report back.

and congratulations for so missing the entire point. WOOSH
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Kawaisa:
Try lightly blowing towards the sensor with and without the sensor covered with tape or whatever. The case does impede the humidity reading in S-Health. You can argue that it's not important or whatever, but that's different from turning a blind eye entirely.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nerys71:
you clearly did not READ my post kawaisa. "MY" entire point was take a god damned drill bit and make the freaking hole instead of making the company send you a whole new freaking case.

not sure why you call that "turning a bline eye entirely" but whatever.

and why would you intentionally munge the data by blowing your "HIGH HUMIDITY BREATH" on the sensor? (just curious)

btw. I blew on the sensor. it changed by 1.4% after a nice healthy delay and then went back down again.

I then covered the sensor hole and blew on it again. (case on for both) and it changed this time by 1.1%

ohhhh discrepency of .3% that's just going to DESTROY your data.

I did it again. 1.5% did it again 1.2%

seems its in the statistical "noise" range of irrelevance.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] grabshell:
Atleast dusts will not penetrate on that freaking hole and I am not using the temp and humidity sensor anyway.

I dont want to drill my case I might mess its beauty. With or without it I am just fine.

I think UAG can perhaps rebate or partial refund on all affected orders. Just my idea though and they have to admit that its a design flaw.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Kawaisa:
You could turn on the effing fan and the humidity reading will change. Blocking the sensor makes a difference. Not sure why you're so adamant about how it's negligible.

Your drill idea is COMPLETELY sane, but then you chose to go on about this air gap theory of yours.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nerys71:
I am not "going on" about this airgap theory. YOU ARE. YOU keep bring it up I am just replying to you. I mentioned it one single time all others were in reply to YOU or others like you.

I also ran your test. zero relevant change.

and YOU. grabshell. if your going to have them send you ANOTHER ONE ANYWAY why not try and fix yours first. if you succeed you save them the wasted cash of sending you another case. if you FAIL have them send you another one.

its win win. why are you arguing about it?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Alanmw86:
it costs them like $3 a case to pump these things out, get over it, there is nothing cheap about it.

insane profit margin, sub par quality control.

I've managed to read about 4 lines from your posts, you are obviously out of it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] SS4Luck:
I cant wait for my UAG to get here. Im so worried im going to hurt my phone till i get a case and SP on it.

Youve obviously never had a case like that then. I COMPLETELY shattered my note 2 in a case like that when it fell out of my pocket. The phone landed on it side and the screen never stood a chance.