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[Q] Will you be buying a case for your Nexus 4?

I say this because after reading the verge review, Joshua knocked the phone over and the back glass broke.
Well I sure dont want to risk so I will.

Just ordered a Best Skins Ever full body skin, should offer some protection without ruining the look of the phone

Cruzerlite FTW

Maybe if there is one with the flip cover that doesn't add too much bulk otherwise no case. It's too pretty.
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nivlac978 said:
Maybe if there is one with the flip cover that doesn't add too much bulk otherwise no case. It's too pretty.
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Yes I will. Off topic. Anyone know if/where/how to get insurance on this phone?
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Deggy said:
Yes I will. Off topic. Anyone know if/where/how to get insurance on this phone?
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SquareTrade or something is a popular choice I keep hearing about

I'll make my own protective cover, using double sided adhesive tape, liquid teflon or silicon. Modeling that to just fit Nexus 4's back and adding 1mm to its thinness.

I may get the bumper case
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Nope.. I wouldn't have one for my iPhone either if Apple didn't give it to me free of charge.
The glass looks nice apart from the fact that it's a fingerprint magnet.
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Nope I never used a cover on my phone, it's make phone super ugly
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Yeah, probably a TPU one.

I will most definitely get a Noreve case for it.

Yep, a black rubber one for the back/sides and a clear skin for the screen.

I voted no, but would use a thin clear case if they became available just for scratch protection. I don't care for the TPU cases as they add some bulk.

Will be getting a flip case...

I don't know really, I've never had a glass parts phone, only plastic.
I saw the Verge video too and the crack was pretty annoying since once you see it you can't ignore it.
But then again with screenprotectors and cases the phone gets less comfortable, besides Gorilla Glass 2 is supposed to be really strong and flexible. Once I get the phone and use it for a bit I'll rethink and definitely check out this thread again to see who recommends what cases etc.

Yes, but I'll only use it for the first month or so. After that naked.
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Most likely getting a Otterbox here. I've got a baby who loves to reach for small things with bright screens. It's begging for a mishap.

Would a case mess up the wireless charging?
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Screen Protector | Now can't hang up call?!

I put on best skin ever, skin and then when I made a call the phone wouldn't lite up to see the hang up button. So I took skin off tested call it worked with skin off. I then put screen protector by Lumii Ark (great screen protector) and the same in call experience.
I haven't taken the protector off yet simply looking for a fix. I know that there are the two sensors on the upper left corner. It is polished clean and the protector is crystal clear. Any thoughts or similar experience?
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bline007 said:
I put on best skin ever, skin and then when I made a call the phone wouldn't lite up to see the hang up button. So I took skin off tested call it worked with skin off. I then put screen protector by Lumii Ark (great screen protector) and the same in call experience.
I haven't taken the protector off yet simply looking for a fix. I know that there are the two sensors on the upper left corner. It is polished clean and the protector is crystal clear. Any thoughts or similar experience?
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Use a hole punch so it doesnt block the sensor
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ctowne said:
Use a hole punch so it doesnt block the sensor
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Yup, pretty much. Or you can use scissors

I tried scissors with the skin and ruined the skin. I appreciate both responses. Have either of you had to fix this with ur N4 I have had a lot of androids and never any issues like this with the sensor being covered by screen protector.
I'll consider the hole punch. But would have to buy another screen protector. Sigh
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bline007 said:
I tried scissors with the skin and ruined the skin. I appreciate both responses. Have either of you had to fix this with ur N4 I have had a lot of androids and never any issues like this with the sensor being covered by screen protector.
I'll consider the hole punch. But would have to buy another screen protector. Sigh
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If google would ship it to me already I'd be able to tell you :banghead:
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ctowne said:
If google would ship it to me already I'd be able to tell you :banghead:
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I just feel like there has to be another way. I Dont even own a hole punch lol
I'm just not gonna make any phone calls
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bline007 said:
I just feel like there has to be another way. I Dont even own a hole punch lol
I'm just not gonna make any phone calls
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Yeah i cant think of one at the moment. You dont need a protector anyways. Just treat her like a baby and you'll do fine.
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ctowne said:
Yeah i cant think of one at the moment. You dont need a protector anyways. Just treat her like a baby and you'll do fine.
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I'm gonna probably just cut it
Edit: I cut it with nail clippers to get a rounded effect.it actually looks OK and works now.
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Liberate yourself and go without the screen protector. I've used screen protectors on all my previous phones from the HTC Sensation, Galaxy SII, Galaxy SIII, and Galaxy Nexus.
When the Nexus 4 was announced I sold my SIII and picked up a Galaxy Nexus for relatively cheap. I decided that since the Galaxy Nexus was going to become my backup phone I'd go without a case or screen protector. Over the past 3 weeks of using the phone this way I've really grown to appreciate the phone "naked". Now I really could never go back to covering these beautiful phones with a case or screen protector again. I haven't been babying the phone like I normally would and it doesn't have a single scratch anywhere on it.
I'm really looking forward to using the Nexus 4 without any protection and enjoying it for what it is. Worst case, if I drop it and it gets damaged I'll shell out the ~$160 for a replacement from Google. I made enough profit from selling the SIII (which I put away just in case) to easily cover the cost of a replacement if necessary. For me, this is plenty peace of mind to enjoy the phone with no protection.
Just my $0.02.

Fair enough. I already bought a case I'll get first week of Dec. I have had the phone since the 18th so I know the awesome naked feeling u speak of.
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I want a flip to car that leaves the screen bare when open. I will just use the case when I think the phone needs added protection.
I do not really like anything that is on the touch screen but I may put a transparent shield on the back glass.
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Scratched screen

Can I do anything to fix it? It's only a small scratch but it's quite annoying. Brasso? Toothpaste?
So much for Gorilla Glass!
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Sadly no, and brasso and toothpaste doesn't even work effectively on a cell phone screen. Should have got a screen protector
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Yep get a protector, I don't know how I scratched my screen as I treated my N4 like my precious... Yet my G300 with the original Gorilla Glass is still scratch free! GG2 is just not as good.

just get an eraser and erase it or buy a new one
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pak-stars said:
just get an eraser and erase it or buy a new one
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Do you mean a real pencil eraser? I have never tried this techique. Sounds interesting.

pak-stars said:
just get an eraser and erase it or buy a new one
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I can't tell if you're serious or just trollin.......

You can't get the scratch out. but as far as screen protectors go, I'd recommend Best Skins Ever. I've had mine on for awhile and they work great, Minimal orange peel effect and they feel really smooth. You have to be really careful during install though, so if you don't have a steady hand, get someone else to help.

Cheers for the somewhat depressing comments. Have now bought a skin. Bolting horses and locking stables spring to mind!
What is the point in gorilla glass? My Sammy Galaxy S lasted much longer!
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That is the thing... My galaxy Ace screen only had 2 scratches (from when i dropped it on a rock ), but my N4 screen got scratched over 1 week of usage? That is weird.

Get Amzer shatterproof, they hammered the hell out of the screen and it didn't crack. It is 30$ though, I got a ZAGG but it peels up at the edges so I might get amzer
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No screen protector here and have been using since late November. Not a scratch on it.. Keep it clean, keep your hands clean and be careful and it will be fine.
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To be honest i am kind of angry. I had to take off my screen protector, and because you can only buy it online in Poland,I had to wait 1 whole week before applying a new one. Now I never left it on front glass, and I had a case, but the front screen is still pretty scratched... and it was just 6 days!
I don't know if this is gorilla glass or not, but it sucks.
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Qbsti said:
To be honest i am kind of angry. I had to take off my screen protector, and because you can only buy it online in Poland,I had to wait 1 whole week before applying a new one. Now I never left it on front glass, and I had a case, but the front screen is still pretty scratched... and it was just 6 days!
I don't know if this is gorilla glass or not, but it sucks.
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Are you angry at yourself? What`s your point

N2 glass screen protector on a N3

I ordered some note 2 glass screen protectors cause I thought I would have the n2 for quite some time but I came across a deal I couldn't pass up on Craigslist for a note 3. So I put the n2 glass screen protector on the n3. It fit pretty decent for being for a N2. It would fit even better if I wouldn't have put it on crooked lol. The glass screen protectors were 10 dollars shipped on eBay.
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Thats actually a good idea. I just got my Note 3 yesterday and my screen protectors are not coming in until Monday. In the meantime I was afraid of something happening. I am going to throw my spare Note 2 screen protector on it for now.

The phone has gorilla glass 3, I have yet to scratch an old pos HTC thunderbolt or skyrocket. Money better spent on a square trade warranty.

Currently I put iSmooth Note 2 screen protector as temporary.
MIME will come tomorrow.

ruebarb said:
The phone has gorilla glass 3, I have yet to scratch an old pos HTC thunderbolt or skyrocket. Money better spent on a square trade warranty.
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I have a nice inch long scratch along the bottom right of my screen can feel it with my thumbnail FML
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That sucks buddy
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Yeah haha worst part is my screen protector is in the mail haha. Priced new screen at 250 on e-trade if it bugs me too much
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Bladerunner1825us said:
I have a nice inch long scratch along the bottom right of my screen can feel it with my thumbnail FML
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So much for Gorilla Glass huh? I prefer a screen protector no matter what the glass is made of. Sorry man.
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I tried using a screen protector but it was really hard to move the S-Pen across the screen. It wasn't smooth. It was like moving it across a rubber surface.

SkizzMcNizz said:
I tried using a screen protector but it was really hard to move the S-Pen across the screen. It wasn't smooth. It was like moving it across a rubber surface.
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I hear the tempered glass protectors are very good to combat that. Just pricey
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I did the same thing, I had a spare thin flexi-glass screen protector for my N2 and put it on my N3. Works great. Better be safe then sorry and keep square trade for something really bad.

Bladerunner1825us said:
I hear the tempered glass protectors are very good to combat that. Just pricey
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Where can I get a good one?

SkizzMcNizz said:
Where can I get a good one?
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Ebay or amazon
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Bladerunner1825us said:
Ebay or amazon
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I mean like do you know of any good brands or specific ones?

Oh haha they have a couple threads about some in the int n3 accessories section.
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Spigen Glas-t slim
http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-note-3-screen-protector-glas-t-slim-premium-tempered-glass.html

Bladerunner1825us said:
I have a nice inch long scratch along the bottom right of my screen can feel it with my thumbnail FML
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That sucks, but general use won't damage a screen, that takes some serious abuse.
Body guards makes a good glass protector, worth the $.

ruebarb said:
That sucks, but general use won't damage a screen, that takes some serious abuse.
Body guards makes a good glass protector, worth the $.
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Its funny that you say that because it happened putting the phone in and out of my empty pocket haha. Mustve been dirt or sand or something. Sometime your just unlucky i guess
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Bladerunner1825us said:
Its funny that you say that because it happened putting the phone in and out of my empty pocket haha. Mustve been dirt or sand or something. Sometime your just unlucky i guess
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Sand and glass don't mix, a possible bur on keys, I've already jammed a aluminum flashlight into my pocket with the phone against the screen, no sharp edges, it did no damage. If you wear a ring with exposed stones, that too can damage. In and out of a clean pocket will do nothing, unlike the older phones.
I'd never let my fiance use a phone without a screen protector, she'd damage it in a day, depends how conscious you are of the screen.
Still cheaper to get a square trade at this point, 99 and then 100 deductible, replacing the screen is very difficult on this phone, you are more likely to break more in the process, plus it is still more $ than the warranty. Best of luck.

SkizzMcNizz said:
I tried using a screen protector but it was really hard to move the S-Pen across the screen. It wasn't smooth. It was like moving it across a rubber surface.
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I had this exact problem when I initially installed my screen protector. It was extremely tough to use the S-Pen and felt extremely rubbery. The next day, I tried the S-Pen again and it was absolutely smooth and normal.
I think that there was something left on the screen protector after I initially removed the thin plastic film that they stick to it for shipping.

CORNING® GORILLA® GLASS | Samsung GALAXY Note 4 Products with Gorilla

http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/en/products-with-gorilla/samsung/samsung-galaxy-note-4
I didn't realize our phone has gg4. Pretty cool.

Cool to know!
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I had no idea either. I assumed it was GG3!

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I had no idea either. I assumed it was GG3!
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As did I.
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So I think it's safe to say to the folks over in the ''tempered glass Screen protector" thread that they should be blaming Corning for their halo problems.

princeasi said:
So I think it's safe to say to the folks over in the ''tempered glass Screen protector" thread that they should be blaming Corning for their halo problems.
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Why should they blame Corning? They bought a flat, solid screen protector and put it on a screen with curved edges lol.

Towle said:
Why should they blame Corning? They bought a flat, solid screen protector and put it on a screen with curved edges lol.
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My thoughts also!

wow me having to replace my cracked screen loses that GG4............

I'm sure it depends on when your note 4 was manufactured. If it was version 3 or 4?
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Limeybastard said:
I'm sure it depends on when your note 4 was manufactured. If it was version 3 or 4?
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There is v3 or v4 of Note 4?

How do you find out what version your note is?

I'm only going by when corning released the glass. I'm sure Samsung is using the latest 4 once it was made available.
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According to Corning and Samsung, the Note 4 only shipped with GG4.
There is no mention of GG3 in any documentation or press releases from Samsung and Corning states the Note 4 uses GG4.

rjohnstone said:
According to Corning and Samsung, the Note 4 only shipped with GG4.
There is no mention of GG3 in any documentation or press releases from Samsung and Corning states the Note 4 uses GG4.
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I was under the impression that Samsung didn't state what glass was used at launch
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It doesn't matter its still glass you drop your phone and it will crack so i its irrelevant if its GG3 or GG4 it shatters the same
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razielpr said:
It doesn't matter its still glass you drop your phone and it will crack so i its irrelevant if its GG3 or GG4 it shatters the same
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It's actually very relevant. Yes, glass will always break/crack/shatter. However, GG4 has been proven to be able to take quite a bit more of a beating than GG3 before breaking. Every little bit helps.