Motorola V551 / V330 / V547 / V555 / V557
Accessories/Cases
Do any of you have cases for this phone yet? I have looked just about everywhere and NO ONE has cases.
I am brand new to the world of cameras on phones. Will the pictures still take perfectly fine with the plastic from a case over them? Do I need a special case with a hole in it for the lens or will the plastic on the case not interfere?
And if anyone knows where I can get a motorola brand case (or one made SPECIFICALLY for the V551...I don't want a general fit one), please let me know!
Xine
I am brand new to the world of cameras on phones. Will the pictures still take perfectly fine with the plastic from a case over them? Do I need a special case with a hole in it for the lens or will the plastic on the case not interfere?
And if anyone knows where I can get a motorola brand case (or one made SPECIFICALLY for the V551...I don't want a general fit one), please let me know!
Xine
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I've been looking around for one too with a really snazzy look and tight fit like a Body Glove case or something. Nobody seems to have specific V551 cases yet, but I'm pretty sure a V400 case will work just fine. I compared my V551 to my friend's V400 and they look to be about exactly the same size, despite the dimensions difference on the Motorola website. They also have buttons, jacks, camera etc. in all the same places, so I think I'll just get a Motorola V400 case. If it doesn't fit, I'll sell it to my friend and post a message letting people know.
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Good plan 🙂 I did try a V400 case yesterday, but it was really ill fitting. It was ok until I opened up the phone for pix. The lens was completely obscured.
On my old Samsung 427 I had a case that was split into 2 pieces and they snapped onto each other. That case is FANTASTIC and super form fitting. I think I bought it from Cingular and it's an OEM...and Cingular doesn't carry OEM cases yet!
I did order a case from "cellcrew". Supposedly it's designed to form fit the V551 (and also the V600). I'll post after I get it and try it...
On my old Samsung 427 I had a case that was split into 2 pieces and they snapped onto each other. That case is FANTASTIC and super form fitting. I think I bought it from Cingular and it's an OEM...and Cingular doesn't carry OEM cases yet!
I did order a case from "cellcrew". Supposedly it's designed to form fit the V551 (and also the V600). I'll post after I get it and try it...
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I found the Body Glove Cellsuit Fusion case for the v600 at Best Buy. Seems to work real good. Had it almost a week now.
Then phone, however, is a different story. Having problems with the bluetooth. Although I'm able to pair it with multiple devices, it will only connect to the last one paired. Also, I noticed the other day it made a beep (while sitting untouched) and lost its bluetooth mind. When I opened the flip I just got a white screen. Closed then opened it again and all seemed weel. However, when I tried to turn the bt radio on or off it said "bluetooth module not attached" I had to cycle the power to phone.
I saw some similar problems over on howardforums and they suggested to call motorola and get a OTA (over the air...
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Then phone, however, is a different story. Having problems with the bluetooth. Although I'm able to pair it with multiple devices, it will only connect to the last one paired. Also, I noticed the other day it made a beep (while sitting untouched) and lost its bluetooth mind. When I opened the flip I just got a white screen. Closed then opened it again and all seemed weel. However, when I tried to turn the bt radio on or off it said "bluetooth module not attached" I had to cycle the power to phone.
I saw some similar problems over on howardforums and they suggested to call motorola and get a OTA (over the air...
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Well, I stood in Best Buy looking at the V600 fusion case for about 10 minutes and couldn't bring myself to buy it! I'm too self conscious that it wouldn't fit just right (they're so form fitting). At the same time, I don't know if Body Glove plans to come out with a case for the V551 anytime soon. Exactly how well does it fit? Is it loose or spaced in any parts? Too tight or too large? Does the case cover the camera at all when it's opened/closed?
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The case is snug, but I like the way it fits. All the holes match the phone and the case is well clear of the camera and the convex mirror.
I've had probably 10+ phones and cases over the years and I this case is in my top 2 (the other was a body glove as well).
I had the Best Buy guy take it out and try it on my phone before I bought it. The display side piece was more snug than the keypad side.
I've had probably 10+ phones and cases over the years and I this case is in my top 2 (the other was a body glove as well).
I had the Best Buy guy take it out and try it on my phone before I bought it. The display side piece was more snug than the keypad side.
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