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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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Best case for Nexus4

Anyone got any recommendations for the best case out there nothing to big...
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There isnt really a "best" case as someone will have a different opinion in certain design of feature the case will have over another.
Check out the Nexus 4 Accessories thread there is a lot as well as a sticky on the current cases out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1910

What kind of case are you looking for? Minimal? Protection?

Nothing bulky....something nice sleek....but protects it from a drop off my desk etc
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ShaunMichael80 said:
Nothing bulky....something nice sleek....but protects it from a drop off my desk etc
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Im using diztronic and find it to not add much bulk to it.

If TPU gel cases are fine then Cruzerlite is pretty good. They are a bit expensive but if you buy two, you can usually get one for free from them.

Wish there was a tpu case with button cutouts

You should obviously get the new xda-developers case by cruzerlite. They look awesome
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mumbi TPU Skin Case very cheap

I like the quality and fit of the Nillkin cases, come with a screen protector too. Obviously an 'engineered' product when you fit one on.

stonegroover said:
I like the quality and fit of the Nillkin cases, come with a screen protector too. Obviously an 'engineered' product when you fit one on.
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Nillkin is a very nice and fitted case but it would not protect it from a drop... Just learned that the hard way earlier today... Although it appears it covers the corner bezel... Mine managed to be chipped right next to the case. Today is a sad day
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ceejay83 said:
Wish there was a tpu case with button cutouts
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Cruzerlite
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ceejay83 said:
Wish there was a tpu case with button cutouts
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There is. Melkco. Have one. It's not bad.
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How many broke glass with case on?

I have a poetic bumper and I'm a little concerned that I'll drop it and break it. Just wondering everyones experience with cases actual protection
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Bumpers will not provide the same protection than a regular case that protects all around.
I too have a poetic bumper but I rarely use it. I always use my diztronic case. My phone dropped 5 times with the case on and my phone is still alive and well. Lol
I suggest you head to the accessory section of this Nexus 4 section of the forum and see some thread on bumpers and cases.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1910
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Smallsmx3 said:
I have a poetic bumper and I'm a little concerned that I'll drop it and break it. Just wondering everyones experience with cases actual protection
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I bought a cheap tpu case on eBay that offers excellent protection. I was working on my car and accidentally slammed the hood on my phone. The phone came out unscathed. I highly recommend a tpu case.
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Zagg and a case. What do you use?

Ive been doing a lot of reading and havent seen too much in depth talk about the n4 with a zagg and case. Seems like every case i get bubbles my zagg around the edges as they currently dont have a "case friendly" one. Ive used zaggs for a long time and i really dont want to switch to anything else but this is getting frustrating and expensive. lol. So with that what cases are you guys using with a zagg?

no one uses a zagg with a case these days? :silly:

Zagg is a complete rip-off. I use XtremeGuard and a diztronic case. You'll love it.
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Just buy some front and back screen shields and you'll be good to go. That's what i did and i use the body glove nova case. HIGHLY recommend it. By far my favorite case and no bubbling
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Zagg with Google bumper case seems to be right combination, doesn't disturb edges at all.
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tylercarter said:
no one uses a zagg with a case these days? :silly:
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I am quite satisfy with zagg and i may try another protector someday. But for now, it protects my phone perfectly.
I am using zagg with an Acase which I also wrote a review already. You may find it in this 4rum.

scream4cheese said:
Zagg is a complete rip-off. I use XtremeGuard and a diztronic case. You'll love it.
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Hey man just wondering how you got your xtremeguards not to unstick from the sides and corners, I have the xtremeguards and a androidify case and every side got ****ed up :/
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Use to have a skinomy. Then I ripped it up and now I have no screen protector. That thing pissed me off. And my case is the ionic one from amazon.
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drmclove69 said:
Hey man just wondering how you got your xtremeguards not to unstick from the sides and corners, I have the xtremeguards and a androidify case and every side got ****ed up :/
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It's a matter of patience. I hate putting on screen protectors. I really do. I started from the top to align the earpiece, proximity sensor and front camera. And when you use the case, you have to wedge the phone in so the case won't lift up the protector. If your case has a lip around the edges that will help a lot.
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kyoteqwik said:
Zagg with Google bumper case seems to be right combination, doesn't disturb edges at all.
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Awesome! Ordered one the other day and it should be delivered today
Also thanks to everyone for your feedback as I'm really picky about this stuff. Great to see what works for everyone.
Edit: dang I'm all out of thanks for the day
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Official bumper scratching your phone?

I've serious scratches on the chrome bezel of my phone from cases specifically the oem bumper. Dirt gets caught between the bumper and phone and abrasion cause this problem. Anyone else have this problem
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Yes. I also noticed after using the bumper for 1 week. Don't like!
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My phones ugly now it makes me want to get an s4 i have to have my phone in pristine condition
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It has been the same with every bumper/case I've used. All my phones that I've used in the past have had scratches due to the protective case. Heck, one of them even left scratches all over the body of my Xperia SL where its very hard to notice scratches I am currently using a TPU case and only after 2 days I found it scratching the chorme bexzel. The irony is that we have to use some or the other case just to make sure that the glass doesnt shatter when the phone falls down at the cost of some scratches on the bezel. Any suggestion to avoid this would be appreciated.

No issues at all with my N4 and OEM bumper, but I've not taken it off since getting it...

EddyOS said:
No issues at all with my N4 and OEM bumper, but I've not taken it off since getting it...
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Take it off, we dare you

vram81 said:
Take it off, we dare you
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We double titty twist dare you!
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vram81 said:
Take it off, we dare you
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melcali said:
We double titty twist dare you!
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Bar some crap around the edge (dust, etc.) the edges are fine - no scratches