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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.

tommyson said:
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.

androidtoy09 said:
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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how to choose between TPU vs Hard case

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

x017in said:
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.

[Q] Any recommendations on Case/Screen Protectors for me and my wife?

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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Best case for Nexus 4.

Hello, i just wanna know, what you guys thinks are the best case for Nexus 4

I have tried flip cases from Poetic and PDair, TPU cases from Ditztronic and Cruzerlite, and the feather from Incipio. Frankly all left me a little cold based on the user experience of the phone with case installed. The only one that has actually improved that experience for me is the OEM bumper. The floating buttons in the bumper actually make button pressing more positive, and the extended lip, front and back, make it much less prone to drops.
If you're looking for full coverage however, I am not sure what to recommend, but the Cruzerlite came in a very distant second of the cases that I tried.
Good luck with whatever you decide on.

I have the OEM bumper and love it!
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Ringke slim for me. I have the poetic bumper as well, but this case is solid, doesn't add much bulk, and gives the phone more grip and the peace of mind not having to worry about the back of the phone.

xdviper said:
Ringke slim for me. I have the poetic bumper as well, but this case is solid, doesn't add much bulk, and gives the phone more grip and the peace of mind not having to worry about the back of the phone.
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Does it interfere with screen protectors?

OEM bumper. My phone fell off the hood of my car today and no cracked screens, just a little scratch on the corner of the bumper.
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OEM bumper.
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Re: Best case for Nexus 4
I switch between Ringke Slim and Fusion.
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abdi7451 said:
Does it interfere with screen protectors?
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the ringke slim that is

Here are my thoughts on 7 cases that I tried.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2134041
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I like my diztronic and have dropped my phone a few times with no damage.
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OEM bumper has my vote.
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My girlfriend got me hooked on Body Glove. Hard plastic shell with a rubber inside lining and in just the right place outside. A bit steep in price, but I highly recommend it.

abdi7451 said:
the ringke slim that is
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No, I currently have it and I don't have any problems with my side-to-side XOskin

I can vouch for the Ringke Fusion case. excellent quality and grip with the complementary clear back to see the awesome glitter.

I have the SAMRICK Hydro Protective and I'm so happy with it.

nothing beats the premium quality of the OEM bumper...well, that's for me though.:fingers-crossed:

I've used the official bumper, Nillkin Slim and Ringke Fusion. The Ringke Fusion is nice but the buttons are TERRIBLE, a deal breaker to me. The Nillkin is really nice, but I prefer the bumper so I can see the back of the phone. I have it paired with the Spigen SGP Ultra Crystal Dual protectors for the front and back.
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Poetic bumper is best so far. I got poetic slim case recently. Its much better then ringke fusion.
Ringke fusion adds so much of bulk to the phone. People buy it for its clear back, but its back never remains clear. It catches finger prints, dust gets inside, there are wet spots formed. I see no reason getting transparent back case when it never remains transparent practically.
Going to post a review soon.
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Mercury tpu case hands down
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Do you use a case on your Nexus 6P?

As the title says. It absolutely ruins the beauty of this device for me.

I use a verus high pro shield (I think) most of the time. But when I am at home I use the phone without a casw

I use a Nillkin nature tpu case, which is clear and ultra thin. It won't do much against drops I presume but it does prevent the aluminium back getting scratched, which is what I use it for. I like it and don't think it ruins the beauty seeing as it's see through and adds virtually no bulk.
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I use rinke fusion just cause I can add a lanyard to it. been like this since HTC one M8

Orzly TGSP and a dbrand skin on back. Purchased the official Google case but got tired of it because it added bulk.

Nope. I'm always very careful with my phones and purchased Nexus Protect in case of emergencies.

I use spigen rugged armor. Its slim and looks great.

I'm using a Supremery cover on long drives so I can stick my phone on the magnetic mount in my car.
Usually I hate covers because they destroy the beauty of a 700€ phone but yesterday I noticed that probably shouldn't have kept the phone in the same pocket as my comb as I now got scratches allover the upper edge. Small but visible.
I'll try to live with that...

Always wrap your thing!

Yes.
Currently on Moko Halo series Hybrid cover and rotate it with Poetic Affinity (courtesy of Poetic) and Adopted TPU from Google play store. I can't stand having a single scratch or scuff mark on my phone or screen.

Supcase Slim Hybrid for me when out, naked at home. What an amazing case, so much protection, so little bulk and a truly unique design.

This is my first smartphone without a case, but I did invest in a glass screen protector. Going strong with no problems for three months now.

Spigen Ultra Hybrid clear case.... I actually dropped my phone the day before it arrived, so it's staying put!
(Luckily no damage from the drop, but my heart skipped a beat when it fell)
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I have the supcase unicorn beetle. I like it pretty well. I have ordered a Evolutive labs Crash guard bumper with rhino shield. They have some pretty impressive test videos to check out if you haven't heard of them. Just an outer edge bumper so it still shows off most of the beauty of the n6p.
http://www.evolutivelabs.com/collections
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dratsablive said:
Always wrap your thing!
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That might be an advice for at least one more thing in life. ?

Yes, I agree with you it can ruin the design of this phone but I bought a transparent ultra thin hard case and a 9H glass screen protector both for € 3,00 so I won't mind throwing the case away one day although there are already scratches on the case so I'm happy with it for now.

I used the Spigen Neo Hybrid EX the first couple of weeks, but I took it off once my dbrand skin got here. Pretty happy so far

Got the adopted case. Immediatly lost all love for the Nexus. Only using the case when alcohol is involved now.

I also use the Nillkin Nature with the Nillkin tempered glass. Is the thinnest case out there IMO.

Using Adopted Frost for now just to have some protection and still see the Aluminum through it...