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Hey guys I just got the Evo and want to get one of those Skin covers that sticks to the whole phone without having a ton bulk. You guys have any preference on what works well and protects stuff well?
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Sorry but I see tons of posts on this so I am going to look through those, also see lots of posts about the camera lens cracking, is there a back that will protect my camera when I set it down.
http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-reviews/238720-rearth-usa-silicone-case.html
http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-reviews/230975-ringke-case-56k-warning.html
Ringke is a new case... $17 free shipping.
I am currently trying it out.. and I have to say.. it is really great. worth it.
NOT same as the other soft covers that feel like crap and sticky and grab lint from your pockets.
the gray transparent cover does seem a little tight, so go with the other colors.
Seidio Innocase surface. Very little bulk and protects the camera when set down.
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meh, i got a silicone case, a car mount, and a car charger all for less than 16 bucks delivered from amazon.
my case cost somewhere between 1 penny and 3 pennies. it has a good grip to it, protects it from falls, and doesn't add much bulk. i actually like it because it's silicone, rather than plastic, and therefore slippage is minimal. handy if the phone is on a slick surface.
This FTMFW!
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=43786&cat=4947
It doesnt have the rubbery feeling, so it goes in/out of your pocket like if it didnt have a cover.
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This FTMFW!
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=43786&cat=4947
It doesnt have the rubbery feeling, so it goes in/out of your pocket like if it didnt have a cover.
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that looks pretty good.
I highly recommend the Seidio Innocase II. It's rubberize plastic, thick enough to endure those brutal drops but thin and slick enough to slip into your pocket. Seidio also sells a belt clip that goes with its Innocase II. Highly recommend if you're carrying it with you to work.
As for one of those clear covers, I highly recommend Phantomskinz. I did a ton of research before committing myself to phantomskinz and found out that their protective screens are slightly thicker than most of the competition and they provide you with two sheets -just in case you mess up.
If you're interested in utilizing both (Sedio Innocase doesn't come with sheets), then I'd get the innocase and a front screen cover from phantomskinz. You don't want to buy the whole body cover from phantomskinz because the innocase II has pretty low tolerances when you try putting it on and realize that it wont fit.
I just bought the case mate barely there from newegg for $9.99 plus free shipping. It protects the back and sides but not the top or bottom. This case with my screen protector should hopefullly be enough protection for me without adding too much bulk.
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-EVO-4G-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-EVO-4G-Barely-There-Cases.asp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZVXFn58zBY
I just got the Ballistic HD case for my EVO. This is a video I made today.
Jayzion said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZVXFn58zBY
I just got the Ballistic HD case for my EVO. This is a video I made today.
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that is crazy!!! big...
like a tank... ugly in my opinion.
great to have, if you think you are going to be in a rough area.. this is great. but not an every day cover.
I hate to add all that heft to my sexy thin device.
As a compliment to a good case, I ordered Stealthguards for all my phones. Work great and the screen protector is smooth.
Also....they are free. Just pay the $2.?? for s/h. Pretty darn good deal if you ask me. And, I took the cutout for the camera and put it over the lens so it doesn't ever get scratched.
EVO: http://www.stealthguards.com/index.php/popular/htc-evo-4g-full-body-protection.html
I'm a minimalist, so I went with the smallest possible case: Case Mate's Barely There
This is a very high quality case. Truly a skin tight fit. I've dropped the phone a few times and no damage.
Comes with a screen protector I gave to my buddy and he says it's great.
I paid retail (~$25 incl. shipping) but NewEgg has it for $10 shipped: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875998756
Says OOS til Monday.
i used to think the body glove was the best and it was for the hero but for the evo it sucks. broke on me in 3 weeks time. i got fed up and went to my local mall and bought a matte black standard case and it looks and feels great. only $20 too. seems to even keep the dust out more.
I REALLY love how the N4 looks without anything on, so sleek and sexy, but as we all know that back glass panel will break eventually with no case :crying: SO my question is this, what are your guys suggestions on protection without hindering the awesome design. I was thinking bumber case but idk, what do you guys think?
I love showing off the beauty of the N4 so I use a bumper and make sure I'm very careful with it :]
Reatret said:
I REALLY love how the N4 looks without anything on, so sleek and sexy, but as we all know that back glass panel will break eventually with no case :crying: SO my question is this, what are your guys suggestions on protection without hindering the awesome design. I was thinking bumber case but idk, what do you guys think?
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Full transparent plastic(like a screen protector) film would b better, Even iPhone 4s has the same issue, but plastic film solved it very carefully without degrading its beauty
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I'm using a front and back screen protector. As well as being very careful of course
Using both bestskinsever full body armor and official bumper. And I think it's the best way to go.
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Front and back BSE protector. No bumper, no case. The BSE gives my phone a tackier grip which is what I want.
I suggest a pouch. Protects against scratches, looks classy and the phone will remain in its naked glory ^^
Naked but I'm very careful. My house has carpet through out.
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Indeed, the nexus 4 is very beautiful if naked, but it is very possible scrached by the hard objects, so i see many people use the crystal case or leather case to protect them.
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Against scratches, film protectors are enough. Against drops ... not so much.
mofi pouch
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Screen protector in front and a crystal clear case behind.
Ive done the same for my past 2 phones and have never had an issue. The only problem I can see is when sticking the nexus in my pocket as its loose in the pocket untill I sit down then it obviously tightens up. so any coins or what not in there will press nicely against the glass.
When the glasses are readily available and cheap enough I ditch the shocksock but for now it stays.
I use:;
BestSkinsEver front and back protector
Diztronic hard case
Shocksock pouch.
The pouch is perfect for going out and about and will absorb some impact as its like the neoprene laptop sleeves.
Gorilla Glass 2 I believe is decent against scratches. At least v1 on my HTC Incredible S was good so I'm hoping v2 is decent too. Still have the stock scratch guards on the front and back. See no reason to remove them. The one on the back has a lip which was coming out because of my finger so I cut off a small portion. Scratches should be taken care of.
For drops, I ordered a soft gel case off Amazon but I couldn't get it due to delivery issues and friend returned to India. Got a refund but am looking at an Amzer case in a few days. I want the bumper people are raving about on xda.. Will ask my UK friend to pick one up soon.
Other than that, super careful with the phone because it is hot.
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A best skins ever for the front and back, and an official bumper for the sides is the best you can do.
Currently naked but I haven't taken it out of the house yet. I'll probably end up leaving it naked and just taking extra care of it.
When I think about how often my Galaxy 2 hit the floor, I shudder. Amazingly, for the amount of times it fell it was in an amazing condition - slightly bruised corners but apart from that just perfect. What I did notice, though, was that when it fell the back case popped off, so I imagine the shock it received upon contact had less of an impact than it would otherwise have had, had the back been unmovable - as is the case with the Nexus.
I started with a front and back Zagg invisible shield but opted to add a ringke slim to make the thing less likely to slip out of my hand.
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I started with a front and back Zagg invisible shield but opted to add a ringke slim to make the thing less likely to slip out of my hand.
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my White Ringke Slim does just the opposite. It feels like it can just slide out of my hand. I think the phone in its naked form has better grip than with the ringke slim case because of the "rubber" feeling around it
My nexus 4 has been naked for a month now and it feels and looks so great. In some ways I have been thinking about using a case after the inevitable dings and scratches. I guess resale condition makes wrapping up a new phone a necessity but it seems like kind of a shame. I may just do things opposite this time and wrap up after u have enjoyed my naked phone for a while. I do have a case on the way for travel and other times when protection seems obvious.
Anyone else think this way or am I crazy?
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Naked so far with no problems.
Just reserve one pocket for the Nexus exclusively to avoid coins or keys scratching the glass.
However, given the anemic ring volume the speaker produces, I'm missing calls, so I'll probably have to switch to a holster once a decent one becomes available.
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my White Ringke Slim does just the opposite. It feels like it can just slide out of my hand. I think the phone in its naked form has better grip than with the ringke slim case because of the "rubber" feeling around it
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I have the Navy case and while not rubberised, the matte finish is definitely not slippery. I have heard that complaint about the white one else where though.
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Hi
My nexus 4 was finally delivered in UK and my friend is bringing it to India for me today
I have no previous experience in using mobile cases (was using a Nokia before :angel ).
I am unable to choose which of these provide better protection in case of a fall ...a TPU one or Hard shell (only Amzer available in India)
http://www.flipkart.com/amzer-95222-tpu-hybrid-case-google-nexus-4-e960/p/itmdfzz7hedkzern
http://www.flipkart.com/amzer-95266-snap-hard-case-lg-nexus-4-e960/p/itmdg5exxhsgzr3y
IMO TPU is soft so it should provide better shock protection ...but then I am a noob :silly:
ask your friend to get a SGP or Ringke rearth case. Personally wud suggest the rearth case tho
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ask your friend to get a SGP or Ringke rearth case. Personally wud suggest the rearth case tho
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thanks but he is flying today so there isnt much time foe him to grab one of these ....my main question was wrt to fall protection ...wgich one is better hard coves or tpu one wich are soft
Tpu is better for falls. But they cover up the sides which in turn messes with the design of the phone screen
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TPU is better, lined plastic shell with silicone/rubber/tpu cover is even better.
I went screen protector on the back and a bumper, I'm just playing the odds that the phone won't land on something pointy.
I personally use a TPU case because it sucks up more shock in falls than a regular hard case. Hard cases usually look more clean and nicer, but overall for protection I use a case made of TPU material just in case for that fall one day.
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Ebay.in has a few transparent/smoked grey TPU cases. They are better looking than the white and black ones.
My wife and I have two different needs with our incoming Nexus 4's (shipped today! )
She needs something beefy. She will drop it, and she'll drop it while out riding a horse. If at all possible, water resistant would be a huge plus. I'm currently thinking the Ionic GUARDIAN Armor Case or the Ballistic (which is unfortunately currently out of stock). She has an Otterbox now for her Galaxy Nexus and loves it, but I don't see anything for the N4 on their site. The armor would be perfect.
On the other side of things is me, I need something to prevent the occasional drop, but still fits nicely into a suit jacket without looking like I'm carrying an old school nokia. I have no idea - Ringke Fusion maybe?
Any help you all could give, and screen protectors that are friendly, which be much appreciated
I'd say for you I'd recommend the poetic borderline bumper with some bestskinsever bumper optimized skins for the front and back. I made the mistake of grabbing the xtremeguard protectors to get with the bumper and it was quite a chore getting the bumper on without the protector peeling. I absolutely love the poetic bumper, it's just as nice as the official for about a third of the cost, and comes with a 3 year warranty.
As for your wife, I dunno I haven't really dealt with heavy duty cases. Wish I could be more help there.
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Thanks, I appreciate the input!
OtterBox won't be making any cases for the Nexus 4. Your best bet for a Ballistic, if they are out of stock is on Ebay. That's where I got mine, but the seller is now out of stock. Several others are selling them, so you can try one of them. I'm very happy with the case and am confident it could survive a fall if it occurred.
On screen protectors, HALO is getting pretty good reviews in the Halo HD thread.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2132886. They're inexpensive compared to the more well known brands, but seem to be comparable. I have a Matte version and am happy with it.
There are lots of options for slim cases, but keep in mind many only protect the sides and back, so if drop your phone and it happens to hit the top or bottom, you may crack your screen despite having a case on it.
Good luck and let us know what you decide on.
I've never used the Ballistic with a Nexus 4, but I've used it with my iPhone and HTC Sensation phone. I'd say go with the Ballistic case if you want full protection. For the screen protector, I'm still looking for a good one myself but I think the XOskin one is good.
Can't make a recommendation for your wife, however for you, I LOVE my Seidio Active case. Protects all sides + back and special protection on the corners. Only adds 2.2mm.
http://www.seidioonline.com/lg-nexus-4-active-metal-kickstand-case-black-p/csk3lgn4k-bk.htm
I bought the combo (comes with holster)
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A ton of fantastic replies, thanks all
That seidio looks slick, I think I'm going to have to give that a shot for me!
I wanted to get the ballistic for her, but its out of stock... so I picked up the Ionic Guardian for now, and am on the list for when the ballistic is available again on Amazon. Those Halo HD protectors definitely have gotten some great reviews, so I picked up the 3 pack, I'll see how well they work for us.
Thanks again, will post an update once the phones (Tuesday maybe?) and the cases/protectors (should be in on Wednesday) are both in :good:
THe ballistic in Black/Pink is still available in case you need.
http://www.thecellguru.com/Products/77068
and the Black/Black one too: http://www.amazon.com/Ballistic-SG1098-M005-Series-Case-NEXUS/dp/B00B5SCDN8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Highly highly recommend halo screen protectors.
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I have a spigen ultra crystal screen protector and I love it. Still doesn't have a single scratch on it and my case doesn't peel it at all.
The case I got it the hybrid fusion by re earth.
And for a back skin I suggest dbrand skins. I have a black carbon and it looks awesome. And my are doesn't cover it because it has a clear back.
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Hello Everybody
I have installed a transparent but not so slim case to my LG G6.
I wanted to know whether this phone be maintained in mint condition without case easily ?
Please let me know your thoughts.
Hi, I Didn't thought about not using a case, currently using voia slim case that came with the unit free that i bought with some local store here in the Philippines. I am not sure if i would use it without a case, it seems fragile to me
The class back necessitates done protection, using Spigen ultra hybrid slim case.
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Using Spigen Thin fit case with SF matt finish.
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I use it without any protection ... The problem is the rear glass camera .. it's very very very easy to scratch poor quality
I don't use cases, I hate them. I frankly hate that today phones are presented without cases, companies present how they look nice without case etc. But they are made in a way that you have to use some ugly case anyway (camera bump, slippery back etc.) .
So I am using G6 without case (one of the few phones without camera bump and it is easy to hold) and so far it is ok, but I am afraid about the rear camera glasses of course...
I wasn't using a case, then as I took the phone out of my pocket it slipped and smashed on the floor. Got it repaired and now using a Spigen Thin Fit case on it (this one in fact https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spigen-Coated-Surface-Excellent-Compatible/dp/B01N6T3N9T )
I don't find it gets in the way at all, or adds too much weight to the phone, but as long as manufacturers keep insisting that "premium build" equals "making it out of fragile materials like glass" I'll will be using a case on all phones from now on.
Previously had a G4 and loved that the back was just a removable piece of plastic that would stand up to pretty much everything. I don't understand why phones have moved away from this kind of build over the last few years, and gone to slippy, delicate glass!
i hate cases .. they kill the design
i prefer Skins from Dbrand
I am using the UAG Ash case, still case see the case and gives it protection.
DamiDev said:
i hate cases .. they kill the design
i prefer Skins from Dbrand
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Oooh, some of those are very nice!
I do love the design of the phone, but it's way too slippery for me not to use a case. I went for a Snakehive leather flip case and tempered glass on the screen.
Dbrand skin on the back, and insurance I love the feel of the naked phone.
Thanks to everyone for your participation and thoughts.
I am also considering skins instead of cases, but the problem with the skin is it is getting dirt especially in the edges after some time and they are turning yellowish as well.
The cases are cheap at least what I am using, but skins neither cheap not easy to apply again and again.
The skin I tried previously was Invisible Shield.
My phone colour is blue, so. the case/skin options are again getting limited, only transparent cases/skins are looking good.
Let me know your thoughts.
I use it without a case and got a skin for the back and camera lens. Keeps it from getting scratched to hell. I have dinged up against something while it was in my pocket and chipped the top but other than that nothing major at all. It was my fault those pesky basketball shorts let the pockets swing to much
I don't use case and i can tell lens protection is really really bad.
Ringke air crystal view ! (Y)
I am currently caseless. Sometimes I put a case on my phone but after a while, when I take it out to clean out the dust, I remember how nice it was with no case and leave it out for a few months. I have a thin TPU one which is nice, and a real wood one which looks amazingly good even though it is kind of a brick.
I am not a big fan of skins (had a clear one on an old phone and after a while it yellowed and peeled), but I do like the idea of the real wood ones (not the dbrand ones which are vinyl even if they look like wood). Might try one of those when my wood case breaks (which I'm sure it will).
As for the camera glass scratches - look through the forums here; consensus is that the glass is not scratching but it has a soft coating that scratches. This coating can be polished off and then no more scratches. And it doesn't seem that a case is any protection from whatever (temperature? air pressure?) is causing a few mysterious camera glass shatterings.
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I wasn't using a case, then as I took the phone out of my pocket it slipped and smashed on the floor. Got it repaired and now using a Spigen Thin Fit case on it (this one in fact https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spigen-Coated-Surface-Excellent-Compatible/dp/B01N6T3N9T )
I don't find it gets in the way at all, or adds too much weight to the phone, but as long as manufacturers keep insisting that "premium build" equals "making it out of fragile materials like glass" I'll will be using a case on all phones from now on.
Previously had a G4 and loved that the back was just a removable piece of plastic that would stand up to pretty much everything. I don't understand why phones have moved away from this kind of build over the last few years, and gone to slippy, delicate glass!
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Yip, a brilliant, really slim fit case.
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i don't use a case on this phone yet. going for a skin whenever i get around to it with my list of things to buy. first time i went longer then a few days without a case. i went without a case since march. I use a holster on my pants or shorts. I am so careful with my phone so it doesn't get scratched or dinged up.
I was gonna go with a skin like Dbrand but I got this really thin case instead. Been extremely happy with it
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071KXB9Z2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1