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[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] dekker86:
My spigen neo hybrid cracked near the energy interface too.

And second layer of my yellow frame made bubbels and fall down.

To expensive for this bad quality.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Pika71:
Cruzerlite The Best

:) The Best Case, Cruzerlite
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] gingson:
Genuine Samsung tpu case. Best fit & slim.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] drakulinho:
Spigen slim cover view for me number 1
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] patt2k:
Same here I just contacted spigen. How did you resolve this issue?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] JackCarv3r:
This is the case I search :cool:

Can you share some pictures please? :D
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] SimplySweetness:
I just got my S4 today and ordered the Spigen Neo-Hybrid before I even had my phone. So far, I like it BUT it's not going to be a favorite. It feels very cheap. Not reading the details, I thought it would be at least a metal bumper. It's lovely looking in champagne & black but I feel as though I have to be overly cautious not to break the darn thing.

I may have to order the similar looking one posted a few pages back that is all metal!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Biker1:
Thanks for the feedback.

How is the screen lip on the case. The height and width/thickness? I've read where it is very low and doesn't offer much protection. Regarding the screen protector, (which one do you use?) when it is applied, does it sit above the lip? I don't want to use a different screen protector, but this would help me to have an idea how the lip height is.

Have you dropped your phone at all?

I'll probably stop by the Tmo store tomorrow and take a look, if they have the Impact Mesh Clear in stock, or any Impact case so I can take a look.

It's gotta be equal to or better regarding the minimalist form factor and protection that the UAG offers, for me to purchase it.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mclaudio:
hi

i have droped with twice from my pocket and nothing happened.

yes the lip is minimal. it should have 3 mm i think, maximum .

i use just a regular scren protector. i am waiting now for a tempered glass i ordered from ebay.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Biker1:
Dropping twice from pocket height without damage sounds good to me.

I just have some concerns about the lip protecting the screen if the S4 drops face down.

Because the lip is minimal, I wonder if the glass screen protector will:

- be above the lip after it is applied.

- if the lip will give clearance to the glass protector to fit.

I just measured the height of the lip on the UAG Scout, and it is approx. 1.5mm (measured digitally)

Is the 3mm you measured the width, as if it is the height, that would be a substantial lip.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] worktorest:
I ordered an Otterbox Commuter on Amazon and it's really value for money. The black one is selling for $21.90 right now. It's really a good price for the quality of the case.

I was concerned about getting them off the stores in my country, as they were assembled in China, and there's been bad reviews of the inner-layer silicons made there. Thankfully, the one i got off Amazon is assembled in USA, with the hard polycarbonate plastic being from China. The pieces are of good quality, so it's great.

Offers good protection with a good amount of lip on the front. It doesn't make the phone too bulky at all. It's perfect for me.

Cheers.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] or965:
I have a tech21 case for my s4 ,spigen GLAS.t NANO and I think it good case I rate it 8.5 of 10

good -

1.Very good protection ,the d3o is relly good Material I drop my s4 from pocket length, it was face down and I was thinking the screen is broke because the impact but the phone is fine, No damage at all.

2.The is not that thick and the phone look very good .

3.Good Opening for the headphone jack

4.good cutout for the camera and flash

Bad

1.It makes the phone to be very wide and long because of the d3o on the corners .this is why I rate it 8.5 and not 10

2.the tpu get scratched easily but it seen only where is really bright light on it.

If it doesnt bother you that it will make your phone to be more wide and long it very good case ,very good protection ,looks good,not thick .

p.s - Thew lip is good dont worry about it .

Sorry for the Bad English.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] itsdubai:
I also have the Tech21 impact mesh case and it has 100% been the best case I have ever owned and I have been around the block haha.. Best 20 bucks I have ever spent. I have dropped it, slammed it against the wall, dropped it down flights of stairs.. It simply won't break.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mclaudio:
I agree
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Bfitz26:
i got my uag case about 3 months ago best case hands down imo yes it is pricey but worth it it imo, it has a much lighter feel not bulky at all and provides excellent protection although it doesn't look that way i have dropped my phone facedown on several occasions with no scatches and fyi that case is a mother to pull of once you get it on i feel like i am gong to break the phone in half lol!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] trixnix:
Poetic Atmoshphere case for me.

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Plumpytron:
got a spigen neo hybrid case. very nice look and feel, not too expensive too.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] L.N.X:
My case is SPIGEN SGP Slim Armor VIEW :D

very best :cool:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nunjabusiness:
Just don't get any of the chinese knock-offs from AliExpress - they are absolute crap. Hinge broke in only a few weeks.

Waste of $5! ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] BrunoSlivar:
I use PureGear DualTek and it is perfect. And i use UAG
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] FullBoat:
Does anyone know of a good case that has a battery built in? I think it's called a power bank, or something like that. I picked one up off of eBay, but it doesn't fit the T-Mobile S4.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Raistlin1:
Just got the UAG case for my wife's S4 and I am very impressed, I did not want to get it because I thought it was kinda on the ugly side but it fits and feels great. People praising this case are not exaggerating, it really is a great fitting and feeling case. Adds a little bulk but it still feels slim, corners have a little extra cushion and it just feels right in your hand.

I have a Nexus 5 and have tried the Google bumper case, the LG flip cover, Ringke slim and I just ordered the Spigen slim armor for my N5 when I ordered the UAG for my wife and the UAG fit and feels better than all of them. Wish they made one for my N5 now...
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] L.N.X:
I have no regrets with this case :)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] downwiththebanksters:
Can anyone speak to show good the Eclipse Sound Boost System works? Does it actually work? I doubt it "amplifies" sounds, but does it do a good job at getting all the sound it can out the front? Also, does anyone use the IR blaster a lot with it, and does it impact the range, or signal, of the IR in any way that you can tell? Plus how does it work with wireless charging? It's a ton of money for a case, so is it worth it?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] markanthonyjohn:
This is what I use:

POP! for Samsung Galaxy S4 by CaseMate (can't post a link because I have under 10 posts).

Pretty durable. Makes the phone a little bulky, but provides great protection. Kickstand on the back is a plus.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] ciripian:
Best case for me Galaxy S4 Case Slim Armor View (spigen)

i have this its ok :good:

http://www.spigen.com/brands/samsung/galaxy/galaxy-s4/galaxy-s4-case-slim-armor-view.html

Not this chinese copy , this is broken , i used this 30 days. :(
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Excessiveidling:
Just got my uag navigator and gotta say so far so good... I have the imvisashield hd on with it as well and adds enough protection yet not really any bulk. While I'm not going to do any drop tests on purpose anytime soon.... Definitely feel more at ease(also much better grip).
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] ammjr71:
Body Glove 9349001 ShockSuit Case

I picked up a Body Glove 9349001 ShockSuit Case for Samsung Galaxy S4 - Retail Packaging - Black/Charcoal for around $20 at walmart. Built in screen protection, plugs for the ports, doesn't add much bulk and they're tough.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Excessiveidling:
I was never really a fan of plugs like when I had a defender on my s3...they just seemed to get in the way
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] modthomas:
UAG rocks

I concur. Ordered the UAG, quick delivery and outstanding case. Only little quibble I have is the quality of the included screen protector. Prolly need to upgrade to glass.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] lcovel:
ROFLMAO,,,,, (might order that one)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] shinde:
I'm using the Spigen Slim Armor (the original one ;) ) and Im quite satisfied with it.

What I was alway looking for was a case that actually covers all edges an is a tiny bit above the screen, like the Slim armor does but also replaces the back cover and uses the space of it to make the whole case even slimmer...
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] lcovel:
Agreed, its the only one Ive used with my S4. But if you flash a lot and have to do battery pulls it can be a pain. As far as the rainbow effect on the screen, the baby powder trick definitely works. (Don't over do it, it doesnt take much)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Wittyusernametaken:
As an update the build quality for lifeproof s4 case is suspect imo. I just got my replacement case because two months in my charge port door cracked and broke off. Mind you it was babied and showed no signs of misuse. My hubby's did the same thing. The case does feel more fragile than the iPhone 5 lifeproof, imo. I do rare battery swaps but have to be really careful while I do.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] tech128:
Well keep in mind, you can always use the force reboot feature that's built into most samsungs.

Just hold the power button for about 10 secs and then release.

It should reboot.

I tested it earlier today when I flashed a kernel that set the gpu mhz waaay too high. Lots of graphic weirdness on the screen and I couldn't see almost anything clearly.

I don't know if that feature works in all scenarios but I have yet to see it not work for me.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] lcovel:
Well I'll be flabbergasted!!! I tried doing that and it rebooted. That is a feature that I never knew about, don't even recall seeing it mentioned here on XDA before. Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] skotadi.1:
It also reboots if you hold together the power and home button... or at least that is how I do it...

Στάλθηκε από το GT-I9505 μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Sakete:
I've actually been using the Case Mate Tough Black.

http://www.case-mate.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-cases/case-mate-samsung-galaxy-s4-tough-cases.asp

Pretty good case, fits nice and feel sturdy and I like the textured back, feels nice in my hand. And it has a decent lip so that you can se it face down on a table without having to worry about scratching the screen.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Cozmo1:
UAG Maverick

Probably doesn't matter to you at this point, but I've got to say that my UAG Maverick case is probably the nicest case I've ever had. The quality has increased a lot since the one I had for my S3. The Otterbox Defender I had previously on my S4 wasn't too bad, but the UAG is much better in so many ways.

http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/maverick-galaxy-s4 :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] clank714:
Cool, just ordered mine, so excited!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] :
I have the Spigen Slim Armor View and an Incipio Dual Pro. Love them both, never had issues with either.

Both are very protective, without adding too much bulk.

The Spigen Neo Hybrid is good too, but be wary of using aftermarket chargers.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] jrenascimento:
Exactly!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] swordmastr54:
I also have this case in clear its the best case ive ever had I dont worry about dropping it or anything like that its somewhat hard to remove but nothing to break or hurt.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] obsydian:
Tried a few but ended up back with a standard s view cover
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] XxSHaDoWxSLaYeRxX:
The Spigen Neo Hybrid cases are hella sexy
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] trollishtrucker:
I love my uag. Can't say enough good things about it, especially coming from a otterbox
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] itsdubai:
Best protective case hands down is the Tech21 impact mesh case. As thin as a TPU case but more protection than a Otterbox Defender. Best case I have ever had. Period.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] androidhool:
I think you should not pay too much for a case. In my opinion the cheapest is good enough.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] zlovenac:
I can recommend my mumbi leather flip case, and also say that s view was not good for me.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mr_sinistah:
Otterbox for rugged, Spigen is ok for cheap. Get a matte finish or it'll slip and DROP
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] McTerry:
I've been using the Urban Armor Gear (UAG) Scout case. No issues, other than the screen protector they give you with it is a PITA.

http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/scout-galaxy-s4
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] AdnEkiz:
I have 10-11 different

Spigen Neo Hybrid

Spigen Ultra Thin

ROCK cases

Nillkin cases

melcko cases

TETDED

but I think SAMSUNG Flip Cover, although I use everything I have on my phone
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Phenxxx:
I have the Oneye Versus and it is very good, hard protection and also you can put your credit card inside it!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] tomorio:
I use an s line gel case. Protects the whole exterior without bulking the phone up. Can be a pain pressing buttons sometimes but never really bothered me. Cheap too.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Ante241:
I have spigen slim armor case and it is ok it is just bulky and heavy..I also have that tempered glass on screen and it is great in combo with case..I hope it will do the job when it has to..

Both ordered on ebay for cca 15 $ combined..
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] rockz1991:
Guys can someone tell me what are these kind of cases called exactly? I had a sgs2 and was shopping for a case in a mall and i found this. I extremelly soft, super flexible and has enormous grip. I want to buy the same for my sgs4 but i have no idea what they call it? TPU? silicone soft rubber gel?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] HKSpeed:
dude. just google the name on the back of the case. :rolleyes: Took me 2 minutes to find it.

http://www.pdair.com/index.php/smar...alaxy-s4-siv-lte-gt-i9500-gt-i9505-black.html
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mrpickem:
I always preferred minimal cases and the Incipio Feather works great for me!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BRI4W1M/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] james81078:
Tech 21 i9505

Im using Tech21 Impact Case for my GT-I9505..looks nice but had little difficulty in putting it on...but once you get it to fit, it looks nice and sturdy. I got the Smoke color. I was using UAG for my Galaxy S3 last time, it definitely adds protection but its a little bit on the bulky side. Anyways, U guys have tried putting on a tempered glass screen protector for Tech21? I was wondering if somebody has tried and i want to put it on my phone too....
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] james81078:
Its called Silicone Case :)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] eventheodds1:
incipio
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Danvdh:
I use spigen neo hybrid with the silver frame (black S4)

I also bought some rubber plugs for my USB connector as covering these during daily use is extremely important (the neo hybrid does not have a flap)

very happy with the squared off feel the case gives the phone, I never drop the thing and even if I do I feel this case will protect me
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] albmar:
Spigen Neo hybrid. Looks nice and protected. Has anyone did a accidentall droptest of this case?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] topiratiko:
Got the same case and have dropped the phone more than 5 times and its fine. Once from top of concrete porch right down to cement 6 foot drop and just got a few war nics on case. Very good case

Samsung Galaxy SIV I337

Open Source Evolution OSE

CPA Kernel 1.7
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Reignogleph MMXI:
I bought the Spigen Neo-Hybrid in the beginning and liked its looks. There's something clean about the NH's black-and-white look with a white band and a white S4.

But then I had trouble fitting a third-party Qi charger piece into the back cover when using the Neo-Hybrid -- there was a noticeable bulge. I ended up buying the Urban Armor Gear case in blue (the most harmonious color choice with the white S4 -- the white UAG is a different white and looks ill-matched). Then exchanged it for the orange because I liked it even though it didn't match perfectly.

I prefer the feel of the UAG over the Neo-Hybrid. It also seems to offer better protection and of course there's no bulge.

The caveat: Be sure to buy it from a reliable source. There have been a lot of fakes on Amazon.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mrdreamers:
LOL!!!!!

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:good::highfive::laugh::D:good:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] DigitalGhost73:
Spigen "big deal" only in early

I have two of this brand but I do not use neither one of the two

looking at YouTube for droptests
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] adam1000:
Go for the UAG. Best case so far for me.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] s1l3nt:
Can you link me to the USB rubber plugs? Can't seem to find any on amazon
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] :
http://www.amazon.com/Speck-Product...98716195&sr=1-1&keywords=speck+galaxy+s4+case

This is what I use. Amazing case.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] paras:
I love the spigen neo case

Sent From S4 I9500 Crash Rom Final 4.4.2
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kosidroid:
reading through the posts i gonna grab me a spigen neo case. so far no case used, but it really looks cool!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] rtwrobert10:
I have the lifeproof nüüd case. Slick yet protective
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] rdfry:
Yes I have a tech 21 mesh with Mime Ghost Glass and it is excellent. I drop my phone all the time no problems at all.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Gavin01:
im always dropping mine and its always been in a cheap s line one off ebay.............but that one looks much better.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] scootersauce:
I have an iskin exo on mine. Tight fit and durable I think I paid $25.

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I've had otterboxs before and I know they're popular but I never liked them.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Brianzdman:
My case

After having tried like 4 different cases, I've settled on this case http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BJS9B98
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] wanxu:
Has someone tried that? http://www.amazon.de/Samsung-Galaxy...d=1393537028&sr=8-3&keywords=galaxy+s4+carbon
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Reignogleph MMXI:
Perhaps you missed a few posts by neo-hybrid owners like me who found the Spigen to be too delicate and smooth and were happier with the Urban Armor Gear case. I own both but never use the Spigen. The UAG looks at least as nice, offers better protection and the textured shape is a lot harder to drop.

I'm not saying that every NH owner feels that way. I'm saying that some do on this thread. Everyone loves the Spigen at first - until they travel with it for a few days.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] topiratiko:
I disagree. Neo-Hybrid is very premium AND durable

Samsung Galaxy SIV I337

Open Source Evolution OSE

CPA Kernel 1.7
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] sway8966:
I have been using Otter Commuter for over a year with S4. I did not see it as bulky and it protects the phone very well.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] The North Butt:
I use the Neo Hybrid Spigen case and it has worked very well for me. I paid around $17 for it on Amazon and it has never failed me so far. Everyone I see with a new phone buys an otter box because the phone rep told them to, but I just laugh and continue using my lightweight solution. It's strong, lightweight, and looks good. It even comes with a raised button for your home button to match the new screen level. This also protects your button from wear and tear. I drop this off of my lap onto concrete and wood floors often and it has yet to be damaged. Drops while standing haven't caused issues either.

A few notes on the overall design: There is a chance the charging port will be to small if you don't use a Samsung charger. Other chargers that my roommates use are too large to fit. I ended up removing the plastic bars that ran on either side of the charger port to remedy this. Also, the headphone port has this issue. Any type of headphone I have used worked fine, but larger 3.5mm cables I use for my stereo failed to fit. I ended up removing parts of the plastic in this area as well. The only downside is that those pieces hold the case together, so conservative super glue use may be necessary.

I can't confirm, but I think that they were working on a solution for the ports being to small for some people. Their current model may not have these issues. Overall, I wold buy this case any day over an otterbox, or any other expensive brand for that matter. If I worked construction or if I knew my phone would be in legitimate danger while I was engaged in activities with it, I would get an otterbox or something beefy. Otherwise, get the brick out of your pocket and get a Spigen.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] steelew:
I finally found the BEST CASE!!!!

This is for one of the .3-.5 mm cases BUT this one covers up the bottom of the phone too.

Here is the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-0-3mm-U...55690837&pid=100102&prg=20140212121249&rkt=4&
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] triplecrown:
I've read thru this thread about a million times. I've had numerous cases but just can't find the right one. Is there anything out there that's minimalistic. Practically just one step up from a skin but covers the whole phone?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] topiratiko:
Neo Hybrid

Samsung Galaxy SIV I337

Open Source Evolution OSE

CPA Kernel 1.7
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] magikmichael:
Thats one nice case mate!

Verstuurd vanaf mijn GT-I9505 met Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] steelew:
See my post above this is as thin and minimal as it gets.

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Yeah, I feel stupid for having spent so much time and money on cases but this case makes all of that. I even ordered another one just in case. This is truly my favorite and I have somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 cases so far.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Stefan0vic:
Can anyone link me headphone plugs and the charger port at the bottom? I'm often in a dusty environment
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] bdog2015:
I'm using the spigen slim armour and couldn't be happier.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] wanxu:
It seems real good!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] gsmyth:
I got a Neo Hybrid clone off eBay similar to the one in the link below, although mine cost 99p (including delivery!). The one below looks like it may be amended around the charging port though so they have maybe updated it like you say. Although mine was a copy it looks pretty much identical. The quality is great, although I did have one issue with one of the little bars breaking at the edge at the charging port. This was probably because I charge it in work with an HTC charging cable and it just about fits but puts a bit of strain on the plastic bar, I just superglued it though, but had thought about removing them. My other case is a frosted grey gel case, which was also a bargain (think it may have been 99p), its very light and slim, perfect fit, with a nice lip to protect the screen. The other great thing about it, is it has built in plugs for the charging port and headphone socket.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TPU-Luxury-Rubber-Shell-Matte-Case-Cover-For-Samsung-Galaxy-SIV-S5-i9600-/360934180009?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item54095a84a9

Gel case:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GEL-CASE-COVER-BACK-FOR-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S4-I9500-FREE-SCREEN-PROTECTOR-STYLUS-/281120527582?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=580203025150&hash=item417416d4de
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] no_username_available:
i might get this one it looks like a tank

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/380903948151?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649