My neighbour made a leather pouch for it, which is great. But then again, it is not protected when you are actually using itā¦
I had my case printed at a 3D hub and it fits very nicely but there was no choice of material (it is PLA). So I have a very rigid case that went onto the phone easily but now cannot be removed without damaging/breaking the case! I didnāt realise that other, more flexible materials would have been a possibility as I would have preferred something that could be removed when necessary.
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Hi @CathyD,
I have a PLA 3D printed case as well, and too was a little worried that it was too rigid and might snap. But I have been able to take my phone out of the case. I presume they are made to the same standard and specs, mine was printed standing upright ( I wonder if this makes a difference?)
I start removing the case by partly releasing the phone at the top left hand corner (next to headphone socket). Then I use my right thumb and first finger to pull the phone forward - whilst simultaneously using my left hand thumb to pull back the bottom left hand part of the case (just below the volume adjust button). The phone just pops out.
Interestingly the 3D printers I went to are trialing a new flexible rubbery material that feels alot nicer and would be a lot easier to get on and off - they said the might trial it with the fairphone case, so I let this forum know if this is done.
All the best
Eddie
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Hi Eddie!
Thanks. I have tried doing it as you suggest and it pops out fine!
Cathy
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I went with a 3D printed case also out of curiosity. And while the case isnāt perfect, I really like it. Some of the edges are a little rough but I donāt mind that at all, and the material isnāt as flexible as I thought it would be. If and when I next drop my phone, I think the case will likely crack and I will probably order another one if there were an option for a more flexible material.
I love my personalized case ! 
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The hub āMarceauā in Paris can perform simple edition of the FP case
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I ordered the black case as well, it does not fit, because the backside cover of the battery does not fit on its camera side. And so it always moves inside the cover. The Plugs fit only when I push the FP down at the top. Maybe it is possible to change the battery cover so that in this case the cover of the FP fits better?
Iām not using any case, because I really donāt want it to become thicker.
And, in fact, a truly sustainable, durable phone should be stable enough by itself! It shouldnāt be necessary to add anything complementary, such as a cover or a case, for normal use (i.e. as long as youāre not going to use it under extreme (outdoor) conditions).
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I got a similar case an I do agree with all you have said. It looks nice, and seams to be made in top quality!The phone fits perfectly. I even use it with the original blue case. It takes a little time till it really fits well this way, but it works out fine!
I have just got a 3D-printed case. I am pleased with it and agree that it makes the phone less slippery. As has been noted the plastic is pretty tough so Iām not sure what will happen when I need to take it off - I tried the method above (thanks for the tip, Slinky) and couldnāt free it from the bottom left part of the case, but I will try again later. I imagine that steam would help but I donāt want to boil my phone! A more ārubberyā version would be good, I think.
Update: I did manage to prise the cover off by inserting a blunt pair of tweezers under the rim - this is a bit of a fiddle and obviously you have to be careful not to damage your phone but the case was fine afterwards and the phone snapped back in.
āA more ārubberyā version would be good, I think.ā
Thatās right Alison_Classe. My brother 3D printed fairphone cases for me (retro and geometric inspired style). Instead of using ABS filament, I requested to print it in rubber-like filament due to its flexibility and it doesnāt break easily.
I have the official black case which is ok for the phone. I dropped it twice and nothing got wrong but like a lot of you, I canāt use my headphones and USB cables while the case is on. I need to remove the case whenever I want to use them. Pity !!
protects well enough, all buttons accessible, earphone plugs/USB connection: no problem. no scratches eitherā¦
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I use a 3D printed case. It works well and is hard plastic (I expected it to be a bit more rubbery). Like others I also find it makes it easier to hold the phone.
I chose the official case (blue).
At first the phone did not match very good, but it was better after some time.
I am quite happy with the case now. It already has a number of scratches - those would now be on the phone without it.
But i have the suspicion the case might be designed based on outdated specifications. It would match better if it was only .5mm thicker. Remember, in the early specs, the FP1 appr. .5mm thinner than finally.
About the look: the case is available in black/grey and lightblue/blue. I think black/blue would look best.
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I bought a 3d printed case and unfortunately it broke a few days after the purchase. It fell on the floor and protected my phone perfectly but the case itself broke and the strings of the 3d printer material begann to unwrap. I asked the fairphone people if i could get another one and they were very helpful and told me that i can order a second one for free which was great.
The second case broke again after two weeksā¦ there was no problems or difficulties with the printershop tough. its the material that is not suitable, i think. therefore, i can not recommend the current 3d printed case - especially not for the price they charge. I suggest to look for something more like a rubbery material which i havent found yet. so if you have any recommendations, please share them!
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I use the Kancha woven case - really happy with it 
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