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[Nexus 5 Accessories] cfm530:
Is this a defect in the Slim Armor case? I got one too and it requires little to no effort to engage the button.. when I pick up the phone the power button depresses and turns the screen on... it's kinda annoying as I know it will eventually power off or keep turning on when it's in my pocket for instance
[Nexus 5 Accessories] firemedic1343:
They're aware of the issue. Contact them and ask for a replacement.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] GTDarthYoda:
yeah... same issues for here...

might try again for another new one...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] grndc2gsr:
Wow looks great in black. Thanks for the good photos.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] donhack:
I'm another user who have problems with this case, I hope spigen take note of the problem and solve. I tried to contact them but it is not possible for the return.

Translation from Google: P
[Nexus 5 Accessories] firemedic1343:
Sad that you had to join the forum to voice complaints about this issue.

I finally received my cases after long delays. The cases suck and are going back. I'm filing a complaint with Amazon.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rsa 329:
good reviews. Sounds like a problem child.

Thanks all.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DokoBG1:
I got my money back from Amazon for my Slim Armor case. Thank god. They never wanted the case back so I took the liberty of modifying it myself and I've cut off the rubber button and also widened the hole on the outer plastic armor so I can reach the power button. It seems to work fine now and my phone does not shut off in my pocket. Other than the major flaw of that power button, the case is nice. I might use it a little longer...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vignesh1985:
how did u got to keep the case? we return n they process refund right>?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DokoBG1:
Not sure. As soon as I sent a message to Amazon to ask for exchange, they replied with an email that was showing "Refund is being processed". 1 day later i open my Credit card site and there is a completed transaction with the returned credit. It is from Amazon Canada btw.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kapstone:
Is anyone else having problem keeping a charger plugged-in with this case? With the USB cable that came with the phone it is fine, but every other USB cable has a "thicker" head that comes loose very easily with this case.

Other than I actually really like the case. So I guess an alternative question has anyone else found USB cables on monoprice or amazon that work well with this case? I looked but everything seemed too large.

Thanks
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Confused_Cheese:
Hiya guys. I bought a black slim armor off spigen on eBay here in the UK. In the package was a sealed box with the inner and outer parts inside and randomly loose in the package was another silicone insert. At first I thought it was the same. I fitted the one from the sealed package and my phone turned itself off on its own!

On closer inspection of the 2 inserts the second one has more rubber around the volume and power buttons which I assume stops it from ghost pressing. Had it on my phone for 2-3 days and its been perfect. If anyone wants photos of the 2 let me know!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cheesemaker99:
Great Case but bulky.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Dani897:
being android runs on the linux kernel i'd say it's a panguin theme.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] derukun:
Got the case a few days ago and had the same issue with the power button.

But instead of whining and not doing anything about it (lol jk) I took a knife and cut a portion of the power button rubber insert off, and now no more ghost pressing. Albeit I have to press a bit hard to engage the power button, I'd rather have to press harder than to worry about it waking my phone all the time.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] thecryof:
I just cut out the power button cover all together, now I simply use my finger tip to go inside the case cutout to push the button. I actually like this a lot, no way to accidentally push the button and it looks just fine. :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spacescreamer:
Guys,

Any idea how much is this case going for over the counter? I mean not the pricing from Amazon.com.

A friend recently mentioned that this case will cost cheaper if purchased from something like ATnT/Verizon mobile store.. :confused:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zolo185:
At the retail stores like that it would cost a lot MORE. Around 25-30$usd while on amazon I picked my up for I think 16$
[Nexus 5 Accessories] goofball2k:
Amazon is the cheapest.

The knock-off's on aliexpress/dhgate are cheaper and come in different colors if that's your cup of tea. They are pretty close to Spigen but not identical.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spacescreamer:
Oh. But getting from stores like i mentioned before.. They gonna be genuine i think?

The thing is, i received one case this week itself. I applied the case on a Nexus 5 and it went in smoothly.

I did checked it's construction a few times, the case looked genuine and came in a hard shell case with frosted back and front had the 3D hologram sticker. I mean everything looked just like i have seen in the pics, but i paid $14.xx which is less than the current pricing of the case is @ Amazon.

So i think the info about getting the case from carrier stores, where they sell the case for about $14 seems to be true, and i wanted to confirm the same here.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] goofball2k:
I can't speak as to the stores you get yours at in terms of pricing, you can check authenticity at Spigen's website. If you're getting from a carrier store, they should be authentic but even they can be susceptible to very good fakes.

For sure, where I live, the cases are not cheaper in the carrier stores (Rogers, Fido, Bell) that I've looked at. Amazon was the cheapest for myself.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spacescreamer:
Now i am getting a bit concerned.

I googled a bit, and this site has the pic of the case and it's shell case packing if you scroll down: http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/-SMOOTH-BLACK-Slim-Armor-SGP_1583754209.html

Now the site is alibaba, and as one member mentioned, it can be from alibaba and very good fake.. I dunno what to do next. :eek:

1)What ways to check for the case being genuine or not?

2) I know alibaba is a chinese site, but do all the case they sell are fake?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] goofball2k:
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Determine-genuine-and-original-Spigen-SGP-products-/10000000175757883/g.html

http://spigen.com/social/beware-fake-spigen-slim-armors-on-amazon-and-ebay/

Maybe those will help you determine. I don't order from alibaba and I don't know the seller so I won't say if it is real or fake.

If they are offering colours not offered by Spigen directly, then I would say they are probably fake.

Even if they offer the same colours as spigen, it could be a fake. The fakes are very good, though it is still fraud if you bought what was being advertised as a genuine spigen and it isn't

Comparison of fake and real neo hybrid.

http://www.usoftphone.com/t60088.html
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spacescreamer:
[MENTION=848057]goofball[/MENTION]
[MENTION=5115666]zolo185[/MENTION]

Cant thank you enough mates..

The case is indeed fake. :p

Must say, a very very good copy. Everything seems to have been replicated to the hilt.

I spent few sessions trying to compare the pics on the net and it truly looked genuine. I still am trying to let that feeling sink in that my source actually provided me a fake case and tried to make money off me like that. But happy that i have such fellow enthusiasts here who enabled me to catch the fake product and get my money back!

Cheers guys.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] goofball2k:
Glad I could be of some help.

I thought about getting what was called "Genuine Spigen" locally or through alibaba/dhgate but preferred to get it right from Amazon. Thankfully, I did, as I have a less than perfect slim armor inner piece (overly sensitive power button cover) and Spigen is sending me a new one along with a screen protector! It was only $17 from amazon so well worth it for me.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spacescreamer:
Well, there is nothing like a legit channel. The after sales from Amazon + Spigen makes for killer deal really and no reason for people to go any other way. Genuine products should provide peace of mind, and that should take the priority.

I got the product from a source who claimed to have got it from ATnT kinda Carrier shop and got it delivered via a friend here (India)

I picked it up thinking it of as a good bargain but then things started to look shade different (esp the TPU case's inner texture) and his claims of pricing didnt matched with what i had heard earlier, and i finally asked here. So glad to have nailed the lie.

But got to say this, that if a fake is this good.. The original gonna be even better. So gonna get the real thing soon now i hope. : )

The case is with the person for whom it was purchased. Are these fake ones known to be made of toxic material or something ?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] goofball2k:
I don't imagine the materials are much different than the original, but the build quality and QC isn't up the level of Spigen. They are close in design and what not but from what I have read, there are differences. That said, many have doubts amongst themselves whether genuine spigen is worth up to 3x as much as the counterfeit.

Finally did the carbon fibre wrap, not sure how happy I am with it at this time but it does make it different and give it a bit more texture grip.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spacescreamer:
Yea, that question does comes up regarding the Original spigen's pricing.. But i contended myself by thinking that the whole research, testing, lab cost and royalty will make the cost jump and they can charge premium :P

That carbon wrap job looks pretty slick!

I have seen that carbon material when i ordered a carbon skin for an iphone.. Was an ok thing when i was done with applying it.

Do you intent/think it can be a long term thing for the phone? A stop gap thing at best was my opinion.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bushako:
Its funny how everyone is encouraging to buy from Amazon/Spigen and yet they've shipped so many defected cases with people complaining about the button feedbacks and quality control issues. I understand they probably have good after sale support but still there's no excuse for it. Some of the fakes fit better than the genuine one go figure.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] goofball2k:
I used 3m wrap which they say it's good for cars for 2-3 years outdoors, I'm going to say it should last. Did a bb 9900 in the summer and it still looks good as new so I would say this could be a long term solution for myself m
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mobileboost:
What type of 3m wrap did you use? Their are so many different kinds, I have no idea what would be really thin, grippy, but not tear my pockets up?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] goofball2k:
3m Scotchprint is what i have.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mobileboost:
It seems like this is just a vinyl film and not really a grippy material? I only did a google search and it looks like it's used for decals people put on cars.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] goofball2k:
Is not grippy if you compare it to rubber, but it has more grip than the original spigen material.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
I am beyond happy with this case. It is really good and doesn't stretch out over time like silicon cases.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] drewwonu:
This is my third case and I like it the most. Dropped my N5 in the parking garage and it fell to the floor below. Case saved my nexus.... Real life drop test.....

Also the power button and volume buttons get better over time. After using my case for two months they don't seem too sensitive at all.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spacescreamer:
Eh?

If the cases from Spigen are carrying a defect, how is it Amazon's fault at the least? Amazon is not going to test every case for fitting and only then start selling it. The defective cases have been replaced, and spigen has made the necessary changes to their moulding process to manufacture better/correct cases.. That is what anybody will expect from them.

Amazon has done it's bit to replace products, and even handed freebies/credits.

Fakes might fit better from the word go, but will you even consider mentioning this even when common sense would tell anybody that they are just glorified wraps than proper protectors?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] paradoxiumwind:
I got my new spigen slim armour from eBay, and the hard plastic has the grooves and the buttons are *much* better and do not feel squishy at all. Make sure you get the one with the grooves in the hard plastic part, otherwise return it for a new one
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bushako:
For you guys who live in the US it's easy you can always get a replacement easily. But for some they have to order it from 3rd party vendors who don't offer such services and even if it could be replaced it could take weeks. My point is selling a product without prior testing them is just ridiculous. And yes I've bought mine from a 3rd party vendor and yes it is genuine as I've checked the serial on spigen website. I don't mean to accuse amazon for bad services I was referring to spigen.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
Spigen guarantees their cases are defect free. Says it right in the Amazon add. Just return it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Gravitron34:
Would you (or anyone) rank this case above the Spigen Ultra Fit? I really like the profile and feel but think my phone could use some more protection; I'm growing worried about the screen.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] prmax:
:good: Love this case. Purchased the total black one.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Liam0o:
Like many others i was worried about the bulk and how the case affects screen protectors but since getting it yesterday first impressions are great

The phone feels better than when it's naked and i feel like i could drop it with no risk of damage, i bought it along with anker screen protectors and they go very well together, no issue with either messing the other up

I'd definitely recommend this case to anyone looking for a sturdy safe case
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vin4yak:
Hey people... Does the phone tend to get extremely hot when playing games with the cover on ? Or while charging?

Do y'all keep the cover on while gaming??

Thanks! :)

- Swiped from my Nexus 5!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] grndc2gsr:
I have not had overheating issues
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
^ same here.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] goofball2k:
Same here. I've even wrapped the back with carbon fiber vinyl. Many say they like the black, others say white. I kinda like the white.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] filthygoat223996:
Are the polycarbonate plates painted over or just that colored? Im wondering if it'll fade
[Nexus 5 Accessories] LuisLAN:
How slippery is it?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] icy56:
How'd you do that/where did you get the vinyl?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] goofball2k:
My friend does vehicle wrapping so he just gave me some. It is 3M vinyl, very good quality.

I just applied it like a skin.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zerosum0:
Mines just broke, after a rough life. Dropped it again and the second half cracked. Just replaced with Neo Hybrid, in slate grey. Much slimmer and more stylish but whether it will last like the other for 2years I have doubts but it has a good high bezel, like the other. I'm sure the phone is protected.

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[Nexus 5 Accessories] Chaotic-Entropy:
Spigen are reasonably good quality, though I went for the thinner, simper case of theirs.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] gbueno6:
Between the SlimArmor and the Neo Hybrid, which one you'd take? I have a Neo Hybryd and I feel it's too thick...

Many thanks!!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] luter89:
I had the Neo Hybrid for a year. The frame broke in three locations (two from slot loader and one with jack socket). A few days ago I bought a Slim Armor.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ast00:
I have the slim armor and aside from a couple of scratches on the back of the hard part, it's fine. But I feel like the bezel is a little too high. It makes it hard to reach hamburger menus.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] TeamPATB:
​

Please make sure you pay attention to the title of the app. I have titled it for what version its for. Eventually I'll change it similar to my keyboard thread. Until then, flash away and be careful​

Standard rules apply.

Phone MUST be rooted to use this mod!

ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP!!!

Reboot to recovery

Clear cache, etc

Flash zip

Reboot and enjoy

4.4.2 TOUCHWIZ ONLY MODS

Launcher BuczStyle.

Faster and Smoother

4x5 Launcher Grid

6 App Locations on Dock

Scrolling Wallpaper

Removed Magazines

Auto Rotation

Rotating Launcher 4x5

Non-Rotating Launcher 4x5

Rotating Launcher/Non scrolling wallpaper

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4.3 TOUCHWIZ ONLY MODS

TouchWiz launcher

5x6 Launcher Grid

Scrolling Wallpaper

Rotating Screen

Removed Icon Labels

Removed Scrolling Page Indicator

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] TeamPATB:
Mine
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
Mine too
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] fryingpan0613:
Ratsssssss
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DyeZone:
Awesomeeeeeeee..... downloading
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Philly Jim:
Nice ....thankyou for all your time and effort.......:good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] krazy_smokezalot:
How about an inverted mms

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
Lol well that was next on my list of to do's shouldn't be too long. Ive about got it done now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Upstreammiami:
An you mod dialer to fit perfectly at 420 dpi ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] slice2011:
Will Deviant Transparent & Borderless Weather Widget display correctly with launcher? BTW - Nice work!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mrmike7769:
I think I lost the weather widget?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] electech_poc:
Same here. Lost the weather widget.

---------- Post added at 03:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:18 PM ----------

But I would have to say somehow this has improved my battery life from the stock launcher from darthstalker (was using his 5x5 scrolling).

And it seems a lot more fluid when scrolling.

Thanks for the great work!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
OK, the same answer works for all of you...the 2013 accuweather wont work on anything other than the stock desktop. but i can say that the note2 accuweather used to work. the one in the OP is beautiful widgets. im gonna test that and see if it works, if so I'll post it up for everyone to use too.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
Inverted MMS added to the OP
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] electech_poc:
I figured as much since this is based on the note 2 launcher.

That would be sic if we could get the note 2 widget.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mrmike7769:
Thank you so much, that bright white screen was blinding me! ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
your Welcome, im trying to get all the basic apps done first.

Ive partnered up with another guy on a blacked out theme. Im doing sections at a time.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mrmike7769:
Any plans for the dialer?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
Yep, phone and contacts are next. :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mrmike7769:
Looking forward to it!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DataHawg:
I am sooo happy to get the Inverted SMS. The main reason I root my phones is to get as many inverted apps as possible. Looking forward to the dialer as well. Thanks very much
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Ultraman666:
Any news on the dialer, really looking forward to this thanks

Sent from this Evil N3 Wicked!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
Ehhh, I'm trying. It's proving to be more of a pain than I expected. I'm started the framework last night. Need to find the headers then I should be done with this one.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
As I was going thru framework, figured I'd add this as a standalone product.

Added to OP Spen non-blued. Lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
Should have that finished up this weekend. Testing images, finally found it. Now I just gotta make a nice set. Here's my test set.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mhowland24:
Looks great
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DataHawg:
Indeed. Great looking dialer. I would much rather pic and choose the mods I want instead of flashing a theme. Plus I'm still on the stock Odexed rom with Wanam Xpozed and see no need to change to deodexed
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
I've only worked a little with odexed apks, not a ton of difference.

You can use odexed and deodexed apks interchangeable as long as you delete the other half's of them.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DataHawg:
Yeah I have quite a few apks installed now without the odex files and they work fine. Good info. Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
Please see OP for updated information.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DataHawg:
Thanks for checking in. I've been coming to the thread every couple of days. You said the dialer was being a pain so I assumed you were still having problems with it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] louforgiveno:
will you being adding any kit kat app mods? Specifically looking for rotatable seclauncher ... :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] thatotherguy..:
+1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
i havent upgraded yet. im waiting for someone to have more of a rom built. i've fallen lazy a bit. i havent run a stock rom in years. i just cant do it now.

but as soon as its done ill make a few things for it. im just finishing up a few keyboards now:p
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] louforgiveno:
Nice....I understand it can be consuming.......I'll be keeping an eye open over here....Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zpedrick:
Very nice. Many thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
I'm working on the launcher now. It's completely different than the 4.3. It's getting there, but I'm running into a bit of hangups.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] louforgiveno:
sweet !
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
Thanks, I'll keep working on mine.

I'm not going to make it 4x5 with 6 hotseat icons. I like using touchwiz and other apps. For some odd reason so many apps now don't scale to anything different.

Just my preference, if anyone wants to use mine when I'm done they are free to do so.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
Well I'm a little closer. It's taking forever to get the dimensions right.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
Check OP, new launcher is done
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mega Montana:
Awesome work
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] djtheraven:
Is there anyway to remove auto rotation from the 4x5 launcher? Thanx
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
Yea it's not too much an issue. I'll try an add that option to my OP later tonight if possible
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] djtheraven:
Thanx
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] phil.culler:
Apologies if this has been answered already, but does this work on 4.4.2? I see in the title that it does but the download km seeing says 4.3 only.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] djtheraven:
Yes it does.... Make sure you download the right one
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] phil.culler:
Ah, I see it now. Reading too fast. Guess it's finally time to install a custom recovery then. Which one is everybody using for the note 3?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
I'm currently using twrp cuz my backups were saved there. But philz works good too

Oh an sorry I've not had time yet to also add the non rotating version. It's my son's birthday an we've been busy. I will get it done tho, I promise
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] viscious:
Thanks. We appreciate the work that you've done.