Stopped into my local hardware had nice convo about painting patio furniture and bam it hit me if you just take some sandpaper and ruff up the back (for the paint to grip to it) and hit it with a white patio furniture spray paint and possibly a top coat for some glossiness bam you have your own white back.DO AT YOUR OWN RISK I'm only doing this bc I work for sprint and backs will be easy to come by...post with results tomorrow.
Please no flaming just a newb trying to be helpful for those that just can't wait
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Wouldn't it be easier and safer buying a 3rd party bacplate and maybe use vynal dye
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I looked around it's tough finding a cheap battery door for the 4g
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I'd love to see it I wouldn't want to take away the Google logo off my phone
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Awesome. Can't wait to see some pics.
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I found a cheap alternative on amazon.com
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I'm to new so just search for this on amazon Simply White Decorative Skin Cover Decal Sticker for Samsung Google Nexus S i9020 Cell Phone
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Post some pics when u have it installed. Thanks
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i imagine with teh white nexus s coming out for att that yall could just buy that >.>
EDIT: the back cover not the phone
I've thought about that but I already botched my first attempt dropping my back on my garage floor so a ppiece of tape has ben my best friend until I go to work tomorrow...and you know this is xda no one has patience here well some
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So I just wanted to let everyone no that if ur interested in getting a case get an outterbox. I have the defender case love it. Reason y im posting this is because during a nice outing of grass cutting drove the riding mowed to close to a bush and it caught on my phone and broke the clip. Thought I was screwed 50 dollar case that has to stay in my pocket. So I emailed a rep from outterbox told them that my belt clip broke didn't tell them how or when that got back to me 2 days later asking for info what case color ect ect. There sending me a new one sweetness customer service A++++++
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Just a small fix for anyone who might be interested in it, the company is Otterbox, not Outterbox.
Link: http://bit.ly/f8Ps0b
Sorry it got saved in my phone that way oops
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Otterbox are renowned for no bs replacements. They have great enclosures for phones, cameras, etc. and have fantastic customer support.
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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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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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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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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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Damn what a night. So I went did a trade for this nexus with a guy. The nexus was sitting on the box on the trunk of my car while we were switching Sims next thing I see is it sliding off the box hits the ground and bounces. My heart dropped. About 5 dings on the bezel. The screen and back survived. So I got the Google play bumper and its good as new. Sucks Cuz I like the phone naked
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No. Look at the glass threads. Tons of people dropped theirs and shattered glass before you.
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That suuuuuuucks
Wait how'd you get the bumper that fast?
Beginners badluck!
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Beginners badluck!
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Well maybe beginners luck. I'm a vet to the nexus. Had my other nexus from release date to about a wk ago my 2 year old dropped it and the screen cracked
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Wait how'd you get the bumper that fast?
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A guy on craigslist had a few for sale
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Yes, you're the first person in the world to drop the nexus 4. Congrats!
No just the first top admit it. Other people say magic made theirs break.
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I got my phone last night and I already dropped it today from about chest high while taking of my sweat shirt. No broken glass or anything from a hard wood floor. I think it really depends on how it lands. Oy really seems fairly durable to me.
If you average up all the thousands of sold I am sure the ones with broken glass are a very nonsignificant percentage..
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Just broke my glass back -___- . I dropped into power switch made of aluminum and made several back cracks. Well, at least it wasn't the front.
ouch, i need protection! i still haven't taken off that original screen protector! i know if i drop mine the back glass is gonna crack
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Fast? It's been out for almost a month.
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Anyone have thoughts on this flip folder? http://www.rearthusa.com/google-nexus-4-ringke-discover-premium-leather-case
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Yes, mine came today.
Very good quality, good fit, very slim and real leather!
Best case IMHO
Phil
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philwaud said:
Yes, mine came today.
Very good quality, good fit, very slim and real leather!
Best case IMHO
Phil
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I just cant see myself using a flip case. It seems like it'll get in the way, but I like the idea of having your wallet combined with it,
Mine should be here soon. If you order do it on Amazon, they have a discount code in the description which will give you ten dollars off the price. I didn't see it till after I ordered it so check that out.
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Got one
I have had one for a couple of weeks now. I really like it. My cards are easy to pull out of the slots. The leather has broken in at the spine and it folds over great. It doesn't honestly get in the way of using the phone personally. My only complaint is it gets a little thick with some cards in it. I have 3 cards in it and I can hardly fit it in my pockets. Granted my pants pockets are on the slim fitting side. I usually just carry it around or put it in my jacket pocket. So far I am impressed with it, except it takes a little work to get it out of the case. I am always afraid I am going to scratch or chip that chrome ring around the front of the phone when I pull it out of the case.
Would you guys minds putting up some be pictures, thanks!
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Thanks for posting this. Noticed the Ringke Fusion after looking at it. $13.99 on Amazon!
Http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=121052475051&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=62963833727
Here is an alternative.
Here is the packaging. I can't get my phone out the slim case to take pictures man lol. I'm going to use my other phone though, here's one for now. I gave a detailed review another post called old book cases
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Waiting for the review brother
40$ . jeez
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I ordered today
Hey there, long time lurker here but now I really need your help. I managed to drop my Nexus 4 this morning from about 3 foot onto lino flooring in my bathroom. It landed smack bang on it's back and the back glass is shattered.
Are there any cheap solutions to repairing this? I saw some glass on the bay for about £20, I don't know how easy it will be to repair though. Also thought about getting a skin from dbrands and just sticking it over it, hoping it holds.
Thanks, Ben.
I guess there aren't any alternatives.
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I hope u fix it :s
xbenjiiman said:
Hey there, long time lurker here but now I really need your help. I managed to drop my Nexus 4 this morning from about 3 foot onto lino flooring in my bathroom. It landed smack bang on it's back and the back glass is shattered.
Are there any cheap solutions to repairing this? I saw some glass on the bay for about £20, I don't know how easy it will be to repair though. Also thought about getting a skin from dbrands and just sticking it over it, hoping it holds.
Thanks, Ben.
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You might wanna take a look at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSe1I0MlpLI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
The link to purchase the back cover is in the description. Good luck!
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klvnhng said:
You might wanna take a look at this video:
The link to purchase the back cover is in the description. Good luck!
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It's not the screen, it's the glass on the back.
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their are 2 options you will find the one with NFC with be more expensive if you dont use NFC get the one without it and i got one for a friend off of ebay just search" nexus 4 back housing".
As far as buying a new back, I've heard a lot of people going on eBay, but where you get it is up to you.
As far as how to replace it once you obtain a replacement back, check out this thread. It has pictures and a nice step-by-step guide on how to do it. Scroll down a few posts and the OP also tells you where he got his replacement from.
Call LG
LG charged me $69.00 to replace the back glass.
Personally I'd save myself some money and time and go with a dbrand skin. The carbon one actually looks very nice on the N4 IMO (look at Taylor Martin's posts on www.pocketnow.com if you want to see it).
Nigeldg said:
Personally I'd save myself some money and time and go with a dbrand skin. The carbon one actually looks very nice on the N4 IMO (look at Taylor Martin's posts on if you want to see it).
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It's whether it will stay on though, with the glass being shattered and all I thought it might peel off with the shattered glass.
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Call LG
LG charged me $69.00 to replace the back glass.
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I rang them in the UK and they said they don't do repairs.
The people they referred me to (Carphone Warehouse) quoted me £79.99.
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Decided to get a dbrands skin and a ringke fusion case. Maybe some superglue to hold that glass together.
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xbenjiiman said:
It's not the screen, it's the glass on the back.
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Sorry, that was the wrong link. This is the correct one, if you're still interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZDAIgwbXk4 (the first 2:30) and the oem back: http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-lg-nexus-4-e960-battery-door-nfc-version.html