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LifeProof Fr iP5 case
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Its to take the back piece off the case, and keep the phone in the front piece. Blow the condensed air all around the phone in the little open space between the phone and the sides of the case. I went around mine about 3 times kinda slowly, put the backpiece right back on, and oil slick free. I did that after he said something about it.
Considering buying this case... But had a few questions.
Does the Glass t.R fit inside the case along with the phone?
Also does anyone have anymore pictures of the new cyan colored case?
Does the Glass t.R fit inside the case along with the phone?
Also does anyone have anymore pictures of the new cyan colored case?
It's just like Novocain, works every time. I have no oil slicks since I did the air trick. Don't waste your time with powder, etc. Buy a can of condensed air and you won't look back.
How is your new color case? I just got one of the new colored cases as well and this is my first lifeproof case. Are you having any of the issues mentioned previously? Mine has a few oil slicks, but I'm thinking of adding a screen protector - I read that this would help. It seems like mine is vibrating a little on calls and it appears that the top and bottom of the screen protector are a little higher than the rest. Are experiencing any of this? I don't know if any of these issues qualify for a warranty exchange.
No issues/problems to report.
Bullet 1 of 2 works for me (besides condensed air can mentioned in this thread) at
http://www.lifeproof.com/en/support/knowledge-base/solution/2182/
I called LP directly Pacific Time off-peak (after 11pm PT) few times for general questions and hold times were not bad. LP customer support is 24x7.
LP Policies and Warranties at http://www.lifeproof.com/en/policies-and-warranties/
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Answer to your question: No.
And all you people complaining about "oil slicks" are nit picky. It does what it says it does which is protect from the elements without adding bulk to your device. Quit being spoiled, it's not like the "oil slicks" hinder the touch screen in any way.
Leave the cosmetics to breast implants........
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Welcome to the Oil Slick Party
"Oil-Slick-[Sick]-Less" thus far.
If you're having "oil slick", please follow bullet 1 of 2 at this link
http://www.lifeproof.com/en/support/knowledge-base/solution/2182/
-OR-
the condensed air can in this thread
No problems/issues to report on subsequent colored cases.
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I just got a black model at Best Buy, in the 667XXX range. Terrible buzzing/vibrating in the earpiece during calls, even when both parties are not speaking. I'm going to have to go through LP to resolve this one because someone torched my car the other night and the box was inside, so I can't simply return it to BB.
Just get the otterbox armor case. The extra bulk is worth it because it doesn't have audio problems, oil slick, rainbowing and you won't lose the headphone gasket
sound quality still somewhat muffled??
Make sure you follow the proper instructions/videos on LifeProof dot com on how to insert the case. It should be inserted from top to bottom. The gaskets can be moved out of place and can cause water leaks and muffle the speaker and microphone if NOT inserted from top to bottom.
I have been following this thread for a while and finally decided to join.
I have found luck in using a screen protector between the phone and the front of the lifeproof case. I used a very thing screen protector that came with the Otterbox and had NO rings.
The fact of the matter is that I should not have to purchase or use something additional for a case.
Well technically you don't have to, as there are other ways to get around the rings.
Switched to the otterbox armor and haven't looked back.
I probably went through 5 lifeproof cases and all had problems. Whether it be with the screen (rainbows, oil slicks), buzzing when on calls, people not being able to hear me on calls, screen is difficult to press because a gap and case clacks when on speaker cause the back panel is vibrating so hard.
This company released a product to the public for beta testing and is very shady. I asked customer service if they have been having problems with the fre and he said no (which I know is complete ********).
Switch to the otterbox armor and you won't have any issues aside from a bit of bulk which I think is worth it.
Does not seem to be the opinion of all that bought the Armor in this thread:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1546583/
Yes, there are a couple people on there that have complained, you are right. Two people had water leak and one person had clips that rattled.
Look through the thread here though...yikes.
Been watching this thread for a while also, Otterbox armor is just too big for me. If you take a look at those pictures in the thread its huge! These lifeproof issues do worry me though... I just bought the Earth colored one and I decided that if it had any of these problems it would be returned quickly. I can understand oil slicks (Which can be fixed i know...) but not being able to hear/talk to the person you called? I mean cmon this is a phone...
Agreed, I just don't think any of them are that good yet. I tried the Armor and they could not get the back to seal on the side opposite of the clamps and the mute switch would not work. Now maybe that was one that was defective, but did not feel good about it after a bad experience with Seidio Obex. I really like that one until it kept coming open and would not snap shut.