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Okay so not having a screen protector yet has already hurt me. The sides of my phone - in the tiny gap between the screen and the cradle - has already accumulated dust. Anyone have any suggestions on how to remove it?
I use a sitcky side of a sticky note. Seems to help
can of air?
schartzr said:
I use a sitcky side of a sticky note. Seems to help
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I did something similar on my N1 to the same effect, I used scotch tape instead, seemed to work pretty well.
Think it is zagg who sells some stuff to get it out.
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can of air?
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Tried it. Doesn't work.
Sticky note/scotch tape, though, sounds like a great idea.
Compressed air?
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Q-tips, no seriously...
I usually just use the edge of a piece of paper. This phone is a magnet for crap in between the cracks because of the raised edges.
Joshfu13 said:
I usually just use the edge of a piece of paper. This phone is a magnet for crap in between the cracks because of the raised edges.
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+1 That's what I do and it works well.
I was reading some threads people were getting scratches just laying it on a table and what not. i still have the plastic it came with, but now for me its coming off and i wont have a case here anytime soon.
How is your back holding up with you guys just keeping it naked? still crystal clear? i had an iP4 but it was always cased up.
Mine is good, but I also haven't put it to real world use yet. I will probably get a case whenever better options are available. I did just harder that Spigen screen protector though.
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Yes and yes. I really hate cases. I see my phones as products I use. I never broke one, but a few had some little scratches. But hey, for me that's way better than a case.
The official bumper looks nice, but I still wont put in on my phone.
danielvc said:
Yes and yes. I really hate cases. I see my phones as products I use. I never broke one, but a few had some little scratches. But hey, for me that's way better than a case.
The official bumper looks nice, but I still wont put in on my phone.
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yea i feel the same way but due to the place i work at an automotive shop i keep my phone in my front shirt pocket. sometimes when i bend down it tends to slip out and i feel only thing that will protect that is a otter box or some sort of hard case.
Naked all the way. However i have always treated all my phones like my baby.
sotorious said:
I was reading some threads people were getting scratches just laying it on a table and what not. i still have the plastic it came with, but now for me its coming off and i wont have a case here anytime soon.
How is your back holding up with you guys just keeping it naked? still crystal clear? i had an iP4 but it was always cased up.
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I am sternly against any protection for phones. I hate them. I don't pay hundreds of dollars for gadgets to hide them...lol
Just noticed a small scratch on the back of mine - it's very fine - probably from putting it down on a table.
I hate to think what it's going to look like in a few months. I'm going to take extra care from now on.
amdhunter said:
I am sternly against any protection for phones. I hate them. I don't pay hundreds of dollars for gadgets to hide them...lol
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Better stick with HTC and Motorola then. These hundreds of dollars gadgets seem to break easily.
Yes.
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Phone covers are like condoms take away from the fun but sometimes essential for protection. But I like to live on the wild side so no case for me
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Mine still has the factory plastic on, and it's staying that way till I get a case.
Rusty! said:
Mine still has the factory plastic on, and it's staying that way till I get a case.
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This, i've got a couple of tpu cases coming within a week hopefully and a pack of screen protectors.
Better safe than sorry ...
ashymac86 said:
This, i've got a couple of tpu cases coming within a week hopefully and a pack of screen protectors.
Better safe than sorry ...
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rottensalad said:
Naked all the way. However i have always treated all my phones like my baby.
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Same here
Backordered baby!
I'll put mine in a tpu case as soon as I can. If I keep it unprotected and life happens unexpectedly then I'd have to hide an ugly cracked back anyway. Either way I think it's funny when people criticize one another's choices when it comes to case/no case. To each their own!
rottensalad said:
Naked all the way. However i have always treated all my phones like my baby.
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that's how it goes for me
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Rusty! said:
Mine still has the factory plastic on, and it's staying that way till I get a case.
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Exactly.
I plan on keeping it in the silk bag my sunglasses came in until my best skins ever full body protector comes in. Haven't ordered a case yet, will probably order an androidified case soon tho.
Mine is naked. I've never liked cases or covers, but it is a very slippery device. It'll have to be a really nice looking case for me to cover my Nexus 4 up.
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I have a BSE skin and official bumper on order. Currently naked up front, put the plastic back in the back at the moment. Looks crap and bubbly :'(
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Hey guys,
I've bought a nexus 4 and this version came without nubs, causing a muffled sound on flat surfaces. Which is the best case or bumper that "fixes" this problem?
Thanks!
rapata said:
Hey guys,
I've bought a nexus 4 and this version came without nubs, causing a muffled sound on flat surfaces. Which is the best case or bumper that "fixes" this problem?
Thanks!
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Might wanna go with the bumper.
Or if you like cases, try the Ringke Fusion. That one has a clear back and nubs at the corners.
yyz71 said:
Might wanna go with the bumper.
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Which bumper do you recommend?
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Which bumper do you recommend?
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I'm using the official one from Google.
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Which bumper do you recommend?
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I have both the official and poetic bumpers and I prefer the the poetic. slimmer profile, raised edges to protect screen and back. Plus, it costs only $10. Down side is it doesn't look as premium as the LG.
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I'm using the official one from Google.
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Does it fixes the problem? I thought this case isolates the sound yet.
zealtor said:
I have both the official and poetic bumpers and I prefer the the poetic. slimmer profile, raised edges to protect screen and back. Plus, it costs only $10. Down side is it doesn't look as premium as the LG.
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Nice, but both fixes the speaker "problem"?
Also bought the Ringke Fusion case wich lifts the phone a bit and sound is much better now. And as a case it is great, fits like a glove, offers good protection and has a clean transparant back.
Do note that if you buy the LG bumper, make sure it's from Google play store. It is known to have a design flaw that Google or LG has addressed just yet.
Throughout time, the bumper will crack near the usb port. Google will not replace it but give you a refund which takes up to three weeks.
So to the very least, you'll get a refund if it cracks rather than being out of 10-40 dollars
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I usually don't like to use cases, bought one for the m8. It made it bulky so i found a sleek way of gripping it. No company made griping product, just plain ol' electrical tape.
You can style (cut) how you want for your preference. I put it there because of the bottom three fingers that grip that part of the phone. It's sleek, none intrusive, actually does a very good job gripping. I can shake it and it will stay put. Photos should be attached. Tell me your thoughts
Photos taken with m7
You could also order the back skin from xtremeguard
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712028
90% off XtremeGuard Wet install front/back protector
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h_zee13 said:
You could also order the back skin from xtremeguard
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712028
90% off XtremeGuard Wet install front/back protector
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thanks
h_zee13 said:
You could also order the back skin from xtremeguard
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712028
90% off XtremeGuard Wet install front/back protector
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Thanks exactly what I did! cost me 1.99 for the front and back and I couldn't be happier! great quality product, completely clear and adds a great amount of grip to it! Best purchase I have done so far for my M8
Thanks for sharing man, I got ghost armour for my phone love it.
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koysis said:
I usually don't like to use cases, bought one for the m8. It made it bulky so i found a sleek way of gripping it. No company made griping product, just plain ol' electrical tape.
You can style (cut) how you want for your preference. I put it there because of the bottom three fingers that grip that part of the phone. It's sleek, none intrusive, actually does a very good job gripping. I can shake it and it will stay put. Photos should be attached. Tell me your thoughts
Photos taken with m7
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Orrr just install a Zagg or Xtremeguard wet install back protector. Adds some grip without making your beautiful device look like a Blue Peter project!
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koysis said:
I usually don't like to use cases, bought one for the m8. It made it bulky so i found a sleek way of gripping it. No company made griping product, just plain ol' electrical tape.
You can style (cut) how you want for your preference. I put it there because of the bottom three fingers that grip that part of the phone. It's sleek, none intrusive, actually does a very good job gripping. I can shake it and it will stay put. Photos should be attached. Tell me your thoughts
Photos taken with m7
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Living in the south, I prefer duct tape.
phatmanxxl said:
Living in the south, I prefer duct tape.
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As a European, I have to ask, what's the connection "living in the south" --> preferring duct tape?
urra said:
As a European, I have to ask, what's the connection "living in the south" --> preferring duct tape?
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I guess because its cheap and can be used to fix anything....even though it looks trashy, its still functional and better than spending money to have it fixed correctly.
Looks good OP! I just ordered this... https://dbrand.com/shop/htc-one-m8. I ordered the matte black front and back. I had one on my m7 and really liked it.
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urra said:
As a European, I have to ask, what's the connection "living in the south" --> preferring duct tape?
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Lol... It is a bit of an Americanism & joke, although one that is seated in truth...
Duct tape in America is used to affect many repairs, from simple tears in paper, to re-attaching bumper to automobiles & securing trunk lids (what the EU calls the boot). It is used to make or repair wallets, shoes & even for furniture repairs, not just for attaching ducting to plenum boxes or GRD cans.
The joke comes in because it is said that a redneck (slanderous term for blue collar worker or laborer) can fix anything with duct tape, & that if it can't be fixed with duct tape, then 'F' it, it's broken.
urra said:
As a European, I have to ask, what's the connection "living in the south" --> preferring duct tape?
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This is kind of a truism here...
koysis said:
I usually don't like to use cases, bought one for the m8. It made it bulky so i found a sleek way of gripping it. No company made griping product, just plain ol' electrical tape.
You can style (cut) how you want for your preference. I put it there because of the bottom three fingers that grip that part of the phone. It's sleek, none intrusive, actually does a very good job gripping. I can shake it and it will stay put. Photos should be attached. Tell me your thoughts
Photos taken with m7
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This may work well if you live somewhere cool year round, however, if you live anywhere its fairly hot and/or humid during the summer - then you know what happens to electrical tape. When it heats up - you lose the bond, then the tape will slide around leaving a sticky, slimy mess all over your phone/hand/pocket. Just a heads up for anyone looking to do this. If your phone lives indoors, however, I'm sure its a non-issue.
Traceamount said:
This may work well if you live somewhere cool year round, however, if you live anywhere its fairly hot and/or humid during the summer - then you know what happens to electrical tape. When it heats up - you lose the bond, then the tape will slide around leaving a sticky, slimy mess all over your phone/hand/pocket. Just a heads up for anyone looking to do this. If your phone lives indoors, however, I'm sure its a non-issue.
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Not sure if u also considered the fact that phones can heat up. My m7 gets pretty hot sometimes like when gaming and charging (probably shouldn't) don't know if the m8 heats up though but then again where I live its 110 during summers, was 107 this week
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Just ordered a red carbon fiber skin for the back, $10. Never gone without a cast before but the phone is so nice without one.
Jus or xtreme guard full body protector slippery gone
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Supcase
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xReaper7x said:
Thanks exactly what I did! cost me 1.99 for the front and back and I couldn't be happier! great quality product, completely clear and adds a great amount of grip to it! Best purchase I have done so far for my M8
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Does the Xtremeguard back skin wrap ONLY around the back, or does it wrap around to the sides as well? I'm ideally looking for a skin that ONLY covers the back, which is for some reason surprisingly hard to find with the M8. Most skins wrap around the sides too. The idea I had was to use it with an edge only bumper case, and when a skin wraps around to the sides, it interferes with the fitment of the case. I had a aluminum edge bumper + back skin on the M7 and loved the setup.
Elsydeon said:
Does the Xtremeguard back skin wrap ONLY around the back, or does it wrap around to the sides as well? I'm ideally looking for a skin that ONLY covers the back, which is for some reason surprisingly hard to find with the M8. Most skins wrap around the sides too. The idea I had was to use it with an edge only bumper case, and when a skin wraps around to the sides, it interferes with the fitment of the case. I had a aluminum edge bumper + back skin on the M7 and loved the setup.
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Yep it only wraps on the back!
I had to take my skinomi off my phone because it had become so discolored from my jeans. Now I'm wondering if I should get another and have to replace it down the road as well from the same issue or go without. I want to know though if other users of the white model have noticed discoloration? I'd rather end up with blue skins than a blue phone, but if going naked avoids it altogether that'd be cool. Thanks
Have had a white naked for a year+ and looks pristine. No spots, no stains, no discoloration.
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mercurytoxic said:
Have had a white naked for a year+ and looks pristine. No spots, no stains, no discoloration.
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Thanks, that's just what I wanted to know! Think I'll forgo replacing it, phone looks better anyways.
RockwellB1 said:
Thanks, that's just what I wanted to know! Think I'll forgo replacing it, phone looks better anyways.
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The phone looks nice naked but the aluminum body is prone to dents and dings if you aren't careful with the phone. When I was looking at used ones on EBay last summer it was hard to find one without dings, dents or scratches on the body.
jhs39 said:
The phone looks nice naked but the aluminum body is prone to dents and dings if you aren't careful with the phone. When I was looking at used ones on EBay last summer it was hard to find one without dings, dents or scratches on the body.
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I'm not too worried about that since I've been using the phone with nothing but a bumper and skin since it was released and it still looks pristine other than my skin getting discolored. Though I will say the issues you mentioned is one reason I still prefer plastic to metal phones.
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I'm not too worried about that since I've been using the phone with nothing but a bumper and skin since it was released and it still looks pristine other than my skin getting discolored. Though I will say the issues you mentioned is one reason I still prefer plastic to metal phones.
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Plus with plastic normally you have a removable battery.
I had the graphite and it got dings from dust getting in the case. I replaced the frame with the silver one and it looks great with the black finger print reader.
Bluemgt06 said:
I had the graphite and it got dings from dust getting in the case. I replaced the frame with the silver one and it looks great with the black finger print reader.
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Did you transfer over the NFC chip too?
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Ulver said:
Did you transfer over the NFC chip too?
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Yes I did.
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Yes I did.
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How did that go? Any tips on how you did it? I'm afraid I'll ruin the chip.
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Carefully and slowly. I repair phones on a regular basis so I'm used to doing stuff like that.
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Carefully and slowly. I repair phones on a regular basis so I'm used to doing stuff like that.
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Did you have to use any heat to remove it?
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Did you have to use any heat to remove it?
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Yeah, just to loosen the glue, I don't remember it being too difficult. I used a hair dryer just because I wasn't at work. Also an easy way to get the glass and trim off are to use a razor blade put in at the antenna band and gently pry, must use heat!
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Yeah, just to loosen the glue, I don't remember it being too difficult. I used a hair dryer just because I wasn't at work. Also an easy way to get the glass and trim off are to use a razor blade put in at the antenna band and gently pry, must use heat!
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Thanks. I was able to take off the back cover no problem. I was just nervous about messing with the NFC chip. It's too bad you can't find replacements.
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