It gives you many rubber case options(3D A limited edition classic masterpiece). Can you use those to replace the rubber shell & still protects phone?
1288642
Yes as long as it's rubber. The hard inner shell protects the phone from everyday use, but the outer rubber shell protects it from a fall & screen shattering.
1288643
Not sure, but the case is excellent at protecting your phone from drops and scratches. Have dropped phone and still works.
1288644
the otterbox defender is a very capable carrying case for cell phone's. Only down side is it is or makes the phone a little heavier but you can disconnect it from the snap on holder and your phone is protected very well. I do highly recommend this to any one thinking of purchasing one.
421593
Yes. It's not rubbery though. The texture seems to be different than previous models that did feel a lot more rubbery. I owned a Defender Series case for my previous phone purchased 2.5 years ago. I'm sure they've made some improvements since then.
620446
I would, it is still looking great and I do not think I will have to replace it until I get a new phone in about 2 years. I did not use the applications for the side of the phone, just the back and front. With the Skinomi you do not need a case for the phone, other than if you have a tendancy to drop things a lot.
1003647
If it isn't I can't tell the difference. I bought one off the shelf when I bought my phone and this one off amazon. They had identical everything. From the box to the case. I will say that one rubber corner is cracked, but I expected that because I play with it a lot (pulling at it) and my last case did the same. Hope this helps.
257856
Yes, I have dropped my phone many times and the case protected it. But, the case itself will break.
713387
No way, it offers less protection do not bother to purchase a new shell unless you just want a new back color.
1739951
In theory, you probably could. But without the original back cover, there might be a small gap in between the case and the area of the original back cover. If the original back cover just has a scratch or crack in it, the case should prevent anymore damage to the back cover. Hope this helps.
2187798
yes you can, this case is great. Sturdy, very functional. I have the black and it looks decent too.
776110
Depends on if you want to actually protect your phone. The rubber case is SUPER cheap, the hard case is only a little but better. Look elsewhere my friend
2266298
No. The rubber grip is not replaceable but very comfortable and durable. I've put mine through the ringer and the grip is still going strong.
949349
I'm not really sure, but if the new case has a very rubbery feel to it (like the my first one I bought in 2012) then you might have an older model. My old rubbery case really deformed over time and really didn't fit well at all. I'm assuming the less rubbery plastic in the new one was their solution to that problem and I'd recommend getting that one. The serial number on my new one is (I think; I'm looking at the bar code tag) 77-18581. It's a Defender series, not Armour.
498599
Yes you can. Is like a bumper with a back translucent plastic (the clear version). But all the case is made of cheap plastic. I Not recommend you this case.
457929
If you are asking about the screen protector, yes you can. If it is about the hard shell, no you can not.
2110434
I think its the best case available for the phone (given that b/c the screen goes all the way to the outside edge of the phone, there is no way to put a clear plastic snap on screen protector like traditional 3 layer cases.) This particular case is advertised as a 3 layer case, however it in fact is only two (a hard plastic outer shell and a soft rubber inner layer) the 3rd "screen protector" layer is non existent for this phone. Over time I do think the rubber will stretch out and be loose / flabby. I was kind of upset there was no screen protector in this case package.
1718957
If you look at the pictures, the colored part (outer shell) is made of plastic. That is interchangeable, you can buy just that piece ONLY. The product description for it, is called "REPLACEMENT back cover." That will not come with the black rubber part. If you buy the case, it will come with it. The prices are about $7 for the cover and $12 for the case.
523629
I don't own that particular case. Note, however, that the casing is somewhat round. Looking at an image of that case, I don't anticipate a problem.
2167395
Yes it protects the phone just fine if you don't drop it, as there's no front protection. The case is hard on the back and the sides are a soft plastic, so it makes it easier to grip the phone.