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Waterproof iPhone 8 cases

Posted on 9/28/17 at 7:43 am
Posted by TheriotAF
Member since Mar 2013
697 posts
Posted on 9/28/17 at 7:43 am
I’ve always had the Lifeproof Fre and it has been great but they are not available. I can’t go too long without a case.

Anyone know when they will be out or can recommend a solid alternative? Preferably something with a cover over the screen.
Posted by WavinWilly
Wavin Away in Sharlo
Member since Oct 2010
8782 posts
Posted on 9/28/17 at 8:09 am to
They have them on their website I think. iPhone 8/+ cases are essentially the same as the 7/+

ETA: I can't read. They are labeled as coming soon. Woops.
This post was edited on 9/28/17 at 8:10 am
Posted by TigerinATL
Member since Feb 2005
61482 posts
Posted on 9/28/17 at 8:17 am to
The iPhone 8 is supposed to be waterproof on its own. If you're talking about taking it snorkeling I'd get a waterproof case, but for just dropping it in the tub or pool it's supposed to be fine. I'd just get a case that protects the glass on both sides.
This post was edited on 9/28/17 at 8:18 am
Posted by Dam Guide
Member since Sep 2005
15503 posts
Posted on 9/28/17 at 9:21 am to
You don't need a waterproof case, just something that is decent at protecting if you drop it a lot.

I've tested the 7+ in waterproofing pretty heavily and the 8/8+ has better waterproofing. I swam in a river taking pics with it all day. It's a champ.
This post was edited on 9/28/17 at 9:22 am
Posted by TheriotAF
Member since Mar 2013
697 posts
Posted on 9/28/17 at 10:56 am to
That’s real good to know!

So what about just a real tough case that will still let me use the wireless charging? I’ve read the thicker cases can cause problems with that.
Posted by TigerinATL
Member since Feb 2005
61482 posts
Posted on 9/28/17 at 11:31 am to
quote:

The wireless charging signal can pass through most *non-metalic* materials, and easily passes through the thickness of most all standard cases. Based off this data, properly positioned, yes you can wirelessly charge your iPhone 8 while it is in its case... as long as your case isn't made of any kind of metal which blocks the signal.

LINK /

With my 6 just a standard silicone case and tempered glass screen sticker have protected it well.
I'm not sure what kind of case I'd go with since the phone is all glass but it's only about 5 grams heavier so that's probably ok. If you want something better than just a random silicon case a lot of people swear by the tech 21 cases which have a unique impact absorbent material in the case.
Posted by WavinWilly
Wavin Away in Sharlo
Member since Oct 2010
8782 posts
Posted on 9/28/17 at 11:59 am to
I had the tech 21 case for my iPhone 6 that I loved. Did a great job. Currently rocking the leather case from apple on my 8+. Put one of those tempered glass protectors on yesterday for about 3 hours before I pulled it off. Not for me.
Posted by Lazy But Talented
Member since Aug 2011
14444 posts
Posted on 9/28/17 at 12:52 pm to
off topic,

quote:

Dam Guide




I replied to you in the upgrade thread. Did you get in contact with Citizen loan about the extra 2 payments before the X comes out?
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
38970 posts
Posted on 9/29/17 at 6:54 am to
Time to live without a case. Don't drop your phone, it's not that hard.
Posted by Dam Guide
Member since Sep 2005
15503 posts
Posted on 9/29/17 at 7:32 am to
quote:

I replied to you in the upgrade thread. Did you get in contact with Citizen loan about the extra 2 payments before the X comes out?


I called and they said that will be handled when you apply for the new loan. They wouldn’t do anything about it when I called. Did you try?
Posted by Lazy But Talented
Member since Aug 2011
14444 posts
Posted on 9/29/17 at 8:28 am to
No I kind of forgot about it. Haven't heard any success stories yet.
Posted by TigerinATL
Member since Feb 2005
61482 posts
Posted on 9/29/17 at 8:48 am to
quote:

Don't drop your phone, it's not that hard.


I had my iPhone 4s for about 1.5 years without dropping it and then dropped it and broke the screen twice in a 6 month period. The amount of times I dropped my phone in a 2 year period probably amounted to less than .0001% of the time I handled it, but when those rare instances occur you're screwed without a decent case.

Never dropping your phone is a terrible plan for keeping your phone safe.
Posted by TheriotAF
Member since Mar 2013
697 posts
Posted on 9/29/17 at 7:57 pm to
Nah.

I work on a flightline and often my phone will get put in the same pocket as hardware and metal safety wire. And I have a 1 yr old.
Posted by F Secunda8
Member since Mar 2017
280 posts
Posted on 10/5/17 at 3:08 am to
quote:

Currently rocking the leather case from apple on my 8+. Put one of those tempered glass protectors on yesterday for about 3 hours before I pulled it off. Not for me.

Wow. Literally got the exact same setup. I got them to put on the tempered screen and no air bubbles. It did however crack the next day from a 2 foot fall. The remote red protector not my screen. So I guess it did it’s job? Supposedly they will replace the screen protector for free.
Does anybody have a recommendation on a waterproof case? I like this setup but want a dirt proof case to keep this phone in pristine condition. Like I did my iPhone 4 in an life proof from day 1, looked brand new 2 years later. Hoping for that again.
What route should I go?
Posted by notbilly
alter
Member since Sep 2015
4493 posts
Posted on 10/5/17 at 7:07 am to
quote:

Time to live without a case. Don't drop your phone, it's not that hard.

That’s like telling someone a seat belt isn’t needed. I have no intention of getting in an accident (or dropping my phone) but you never know when some a-hole will bump into you
Posted by Boudreaux35
BR
Member since Sep 2007
21449 posts
Posted on 10/6/17 at 11:52 am to
quote:

I've tested the 7+ in waterproofing pretty heavily and the 8/8+ has better waterproofing. I swam in a river taking pics with it all day. It's a champ.


That's kinda strange. My son had a iPhone 7 and forgot it in his pocket when he stepped into our pool. It wasn't underwater more than 10 inches and maybe 15 seconds. It "functioned" but he couldn't call or hear anything from the speakers for about 2 hours.
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