Griffin Reveal from best buy messes up the flash

[djransom]

So people with cases that glare the flash are you going to...

A. Return it immediately (I want my money back)
B. Wait it out (Best buy gives me 30 days)
C. Get a sharpie and fix this issue myself

I ended up returning mine.

 

[OnNightfall]

I ended up returning mine.

I was going to return mine but I ddidnt for 3 reasons. 1. I have the antenna issue if I don't have a case 2. I'd rather have some protection than nothing at all 3. I have 30 days to return it so I'd rather wait till theirs better cases without the glare issue.

 

[boostmiser]

Bought one today...only one left. The first thing I did was the sharpie trick. I took a picture with the case on and off (using flash, of course). Pretty much can't tell the difference between the pics. I'm satisfied with it for now.

 

[Fransick]

Just got the Griffin Reveal iPhone 4 case today. Good thing I checked this thread, followed the advice and blacked out the edges of the camera and flash hole with a Sharpie. Worked like a charm! Thanks guys!

Flash with case

Flash without case

Flash with Sharpie fix

My Sharpie fix


Awesome! I guess I won't be returning it anytime soon.

 

[MotleyGrrl]

I returned mine. Not just because of the flash issue, but the rubber was too flimsy. When I returned it the girl asked me if I had though the clear part was supposed to protect the screen... uh, no.

 

[HiFiGuy528]

Is this the same as Belkin-Grip Vue from Best Buy?

 

[katai]

Were you guys able to restick both stickers of the box? Or bestbuy just take it back no matter what. I'm going to return mine. Makes the phone bulky and not easy to take out of pocket. The bottom of cover is also flimsy whenever I touch it which is annoying.

 

[iPhonePhan]

Sharpie fix means it's a keeper

Right before I bought it I did a quick google search and saw a YouTube video of someone putting black sharpie around the camera-LED flash aperture. And after reading that other cases have similar problems, not to mention that most other enclosures cover the logo and back plate design, I decided to stick to the Griffin Reveal.

I have to say that I'm totally pleased with it and I like the rubber grip. It might stick a little bit whilst in pockets but over time I think that will diminish with usage. Also, the rubberized grip helps alot in preventing slippage; the phone is so thin without it that it feels like you're trying to talk to a matzoh. This adds just a pinch of bulk in all of the right places (edges, back)

The reinforced polycarbonate clear back plating is my favorite feature. It shows off the phone but protects it simultaneously unlike the Apple bumper.

 

[joshwithachance]

well Griffin is allowing you to send your Reveal back in a few weeks in exchange for the fixed model