Recommendations please.. - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi. I'm an HTC user, and I recently ordered a Nexus 4 which I will pickup @a relative house. I would like any help about accessories, tips, etc to make my experience the best possible. I ordered q diztronic case just in case, not sure how it is, any experience will it will be appreciated.
Thanks!
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BurnRubber90 said:
Hi. I'm an HTC user, and I recently ordered a Nexus 4 which I will pickup @a relative house. I would like any help about accessories, tips, etc to make my experience the best possible. I ordered q diztronic case just in case, not sure how it is, any experience will it will be appreciated.
Thanks!
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Get a screen protector, there're some promotion in the Accessories area. If you hurry, you can get some good deals.
If you're gonna apply a wet screen protector, use tape or carefully cover the holes, especially the earpiece and microphones.
It's time to decide you're gonna stick with Stock or Custom ROm or Kernel.
If you'll carry your phone with you all the time and you are a careless guy, buy some good case (i am using this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38564883, quite expensive, but worth the money). There are also so many other effective case that you can see reviews in Accessories area.
Need for apps? There is a Thread in Apps and Theme area named Must Have Apps for Nexus 4. That's helpful (some free, some not)
If you're gonna root or use custom ROM. Read the Restock thread first, so in case anything goes wrong, you know what to do. I recommend you do everything manually first before you use the toolkits. THat's really help you. when you know what you're doing, then toolkits are the best choices.
End :good: HAve fun dude.

opticaldh said:
Get a screen protector, there're some promotion in the Accessories area. If you hurry, you can get some good deals.
If you're gonna apply a wet screen protector, use tape or carefully cover the holes, especially the earpiece and microphones.
It's time to decide you're gonna stick with Stock or Custom ROm or Kernel.
If you'll carry your phone with you all the time and you are a careless guy, buy some good case (i am using this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38564883, quite expensive, but worth the money). There are also so many other effective case that you can see reviews in Accessories area.
Need for apps? There is a Thread in Apps and Theme area named Must Have Apps for Nexus 4. That's helpful (some free, some not)
If you're gonna root or use custom ROM. Read the Restock thread first, so in case anything goes wrong, you know what to do. I recommend you do everything manually first before you use the toolkits. THat's really help you. when you know what you're doing, then toolkits are the best choices.
End :good: HAve fun dude.
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Very good suggestions.
Bdw, can u mention a bundles screen protector scheme? I bought 10 x matt anti-glare ones but I want sucha bundle for clear screen ones. Shouldnt be very expensive.. Any ideas?

I have modded this and my Nexus 7 Hahahaha.
How about cases? Hard case or not? I'm worried about the glass back.
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BurnRubber90 said:
I have modded this and my Nexus 7 Hahahaha.
How about cases? Hard case or not? I'm worried about the glass back.
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I use a pouch and a dbrand skin on the back and use it naked. No marks or anything as of yet. But plenty of cases out there like bumpers, and such.
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filthykid said:
Very good suggestions.
Bdw, can u mention a bundles screen protector scheme? I bought 10 x matt anti-glare ones but I want sucha bundle for clear screen ones. Shouldnt be very expensive.. Any ideas?
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I have an zagg one, but I also used an XtreamGuard. Both are ok to me. It depends on each person. Some say good, some say garbage

Thank u for replying opticaldh. I do have the xtremeguard one too.. but just too scared to use the wet protector . Have read many many scared stories. Boooom!

filthykid said:
Thank u for replying opticaldh. I do have the xtremeguard one too.. but just too scared to use the wet protector . Have read many many scared stories. Boooom!
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I have applied more than 20 times and my phone still works now. If you are still worrying, when you apply the wet protector, use tape to cover microphones, earpiece, charge port.

BurnRubber90 said:
Hi. I'm an HTC user, and I recently ordered a Nexus 4 which I will pickup @a relative house. I would like any help about accessories, tips, etc to make my experience the best possible. I ordered q diztronic case just in case, not sure how it is, any experience will it will be appreciated.
Thanks!
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I think some forumers have put their names down for this: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1081571316/rhino-shield-the-impact-resistant-screen-protector
It's an impact resistant screen protector.

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[Q] Screen Scratched?

So I just noticed a decent sized scratch on my fascinates screen.
It's in the middle of the screen, and I can feel it with a fingernail. The phone spends all day in my pocket, and I baby it, so I'm surprised. Never been dropped or anything.
Though I know it's morally ambigious, I was thinking about returning it to verizon under the guise of faulty GPS/not getting a lock so I could get a new one with a clean screen.
Anyone know of any reason this wouldn't work?
If I do this or not though, will def be getting a screen protector.
reasons it wouldn't work would be if the rep there knows the gps problem affects all fascinate units so they may only offer swapping to a different model. Also, the devilish giggling sounds you make as you try to scam them might give you away.
good luck!
Worth a shot. I'll have to return to stock and see. Nothing really to lose beyond having to re root if they say no.
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Let me know if that works lol
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UPDATE:
Returned under the guise of malfunctioning GPS, no problem at all.
She checked to see if the update had been applied though, and it was.
If I do this or not though, will def be getting a screen protector.
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On a related subject, whats the best screen protector? I would like one that covers the entire front. Also, I thought these screens were hard to scratch except with sand? I have no scratches yet.
I find this hard to believe....these phones have gorilla glass....same as iphone.....go google it and watch some youtube videos of people stabbing their phones. I will never use crappy screen protector again.....i swear they are a scam. Just my two cents.
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umm teeharding... gorilla glass isn't indestructable :/ I'd like to see a youtube video of someone rubbing sand paper on a display and then we'll talk.
how are screen protectors a scam when they tend to the need for which you bought them? sure we can say they are costly, but thats just one of those inequalities in life we should learn to deal with in a capitalistic society. :/
I can assure you that it is possible to scratch Gorilla Glass, as I did it.
What exactly did it? Couldn't tell you, but I was careless and overconfident in the GG, and had it in my pocket with keys and my headphones, and it was scratched up in a few weeks, though only one scratch was deep enough to feel with a fingernail.
Since I've gotten the new phone I decided to order the realook screen protector from amazon, and it has its own pocket, free of anything else. besides my wallet (leather, no metal or edges).
Trust me, I don't need to google the greatness of GG, I've had my own real life test done, and it failed. Phone was never dropped or handled roughly.
Yikes. Glad I got an Invisible Shield installed. So how is the new GPS? I'm considering returning mine as I also have GPS issues. It scared me when I read that it may be a hardware issue on these forums today.
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reasons it wouldn't work would be if the rep there knows the gps problem affects all fascinate units so they may only offer swapping to a different model. Also, the devilish giggling sounds you make as you try to scam them might give you away.
good luck!
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If its a known issue with the unit it specifically means they will NOT exchange the device. And def not for another one, given its the 1st one.
You will be told to wait for them to release an update that "fixes" the issue, and at which point, it doesn't, THEN the device is swapped out, for another identical model.
You can try returning the phone at that point, and depending who you get or what not, they may waive the restock fee, especially if you point out that you're returning a phone for an issue thats CLEARLY not your problem, and mention that the rep who sold you the phone didn't point it out.
@ [OP] How did the realooks do for you?
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[Q] Strength of the Display?

Just how strong is the display on the MT4G? I used a screen protector on my MyTouch3G and swore I would always use one on my phones. I've had my MT4G now for just over two days, and I have not put one on my phone. The case I bought came with one, and while attempting to put it on the display I messed up and ruined it (got dirt particles on the sticky side that I couldn't remove).
So, I'm curious to know how strong the display is on these phones. I remember hearing that they are supposed to be much stronger than previous/existing phones, and wonder if a screen protector is really need on it.
Thoughts?
dustrho said:
Just how strong is the display on the MT4G? I used a screen protector on my MyTouch3G and swore I would always use one on my phones. I've had my MT4G now for just over two days, and I have not put one on my phone. The case I bought came with one, and while attempting to put it on the display I messed up and ruined it (got dirt particles on the sticky side that I couldn't remove).
So, I'm curious to know how strong the display is on these phones. I remember hearing that they are supposed to be much stronger than previous/existing phones, and wonder if a screen protector is really need on it.
Thoughts?
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There are rumored reports that the screen on the MT4G is Gorilla Glass. But the actual materials used in the screen aren't officially listed. One would think, if this were true, it'd be advertised front and center.
Regardless, we do know that it is at least a glass screen. Personally, I've never used a screen protector on my devices for any extended period of time. I did shortly after I first got my Nexus One, but ended up getting rid of it. One of the design features of the MT4G is the chrome bezel around the screen, which means that even if you lay it fast down, the device is resting on that bezel instead of the screen itself.
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Regardless, we do know that it is at least a glass screen.
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Are you sure it's a glass display? I don't remember seeing it on T-Mo's site advertised as such.
Glass yes... gorilla glass no... I had 4 corning reps tell me in person no gg on any HTC device... that's on HTC not corning...
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So if it does have a glass display, I'm really curious to know just how durable it is. Will it scratch with light wear/tear? Will it be easier to crack/break if kept in a pocket? Just wondering what the pros/cons are with it having a glass display.
I am so tired of typing this in 65 different threads...
I see no diff in screen strength between the mt4g and n1, haven't ever had a screen cover for either of these devices... yet I destroyed the screen on my (first) g1 and needed protectors for that device...
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I am so tired of typing this in 65 different threads...
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Hmmm, so you're saying there are 65 different threads about this topic in these MT4G forums? I swear this was the first one relating specifically to the MT4G.
dustrho said:
So if it does have a glass display, I'm really curious to know just how durable it is. Will it scratch with light wear/tear? Will it be easier to crack/break if kept in a pocket? Just wondering what the pros/cons are with it having a glass display.
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No doubt it is likely the same material as the HTC HD2, and that one is strong. The T-Mobile sales clerk who sold me my HD2 took his own HD2 and a razor cutter and scraped the screen several times and not even a hint of a mark or angel hair scratch was there. I have aggressively used my HD2 for almost a year and have not had any scratches on it at all...that is until my cat tried to gain quick traction at one end of it laying on a bed trying to scram away. I swear a cat's claws become as hard as diamond when they want traction. It put a super fine scratch on the screen at the light sensor extending down about half an inch. Hard to see but I can see it in the correct light.
Nevertheless, normal, respectful handling of it won't be a problem.
The thread below this one contains an almost identical post by me... I give the same response every time anyone mentions gg on the mt... 65 is a gross exaggeration but still... dig a little...
The poster above me is the op in the thread I'm referring to...
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Well, thanks for the info you provided, but I have to say that the mentioning you speak of is buried in a thread about someone being a new MT4G owner. The thread isn't specific to just the strength of the display, which is why I created it so it stands out as its own topic.
Yep, I got the message. Thanks, mate. I'll make sure to be passing on the correct info from here on.
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While you're certainly entitled to your belief in the strength of the screen as you indicated earlier in this thread, from what authority has it been bestowed upon you to preach "NO GG ON HTC", as you put it, roughly 65 times on these boards, while they're are others equally entrenched in the opposite camp?
ummmm because i asked corning and they told me.... i spoke to a recruiter, advertisement and marketing rep, and R&D rep this weekend in ABQ NM...
they (all 4) seperatly told me HTC is NOT a client, and they would love nothing more than to change that....
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Seriously, let's just get this thread back on topic please. I only wanted to know how strong the damn screen is. Screen protector or not? Right now I'm not using one on there and probably won't put one on, unless someone believes it's truly necessary on this phone.
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Is it worth the risk ?

Hey guys...this is my first post in here, so please go easy on me. So, i have been in love with The nexus 7 since the day it was released. I have seen all kind of videos/reviews and thought that it is a perfect fit for me. But what i'm scared about is the durability of Nexus 7's screen. I have been hovering over Xda and specially in the Nexus 7 forum and found a lot of criticism regarding its screen cracks and poor build quality.
The thing is I live in Bangladesh, where i wont be able to enjoy any warranties or guarantees(actually I will get a one-day replacement warranty and that's it). Also, it is highly likely that i wont find the necessary equipment to fix it myself. I found only a single case cover for the Nexus which is the poetic brand slimline(Is that any good ? ). Nexus 7 16Gb version costs around $320 here
All this makes me doubt to purchase the awesome gadget and rather settle for the sub-standard Galaxy tab 2 7.0 3G which costs around the same.
But then again...i feel like I wont be able to happily enjoy any other set as i have been in love with Nexus 7 for the last 6 months. So, as u guys can seen that i'm real in pickle. So any advice will go a long way for me. Is Nexus 7 really worth the risk ?
Thanks.
Just don't drop it, any screen can crack that way. Also get a screen protector, the glass does scratch relatively easy.
Fun story. I got an 8gb nexus from the first batch that were made. But I don't currently live in the US, so I ran a huge gamble by ordering one and having my family send it out to me in Asia. Worked *perfectly* until I went back to the US for Thanksgiving. Then, somehow, I blew out the speaker. I was able to get in touch with Google and get it swapped out in under a week, returned to Asia with my new 8GB (no magic upgrade, drat) and we've been happy ever since.
I don't think it's really any risk. The majority who complain about the nexus are a minority of the owners.
Also keep in mind you will hear more horror stories from pissed off owners than stories of folks reporting zero issues
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nisamtetreb said:
Just don't drop it, any screen can crack that way. Also get a screen protector, the glass does scratch relatively easy.
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Well...yeah i do know that but still scared to find cracked screen appearing without any reason.
Sharpen3d said:
Fun story. I got an 8gb nexus from the first batch that were made. But I don't currently live in the US, so I ran a huge gamble by ordering one and having my family send it out to me in Asia. Worked *perfectly* until I went back to the US for Thanksgiving. Then, somehow, I blew out the speaker. I was able to get in touch with Google and get it swapped out in under a week, returned to Asia with my new 8GB (no magic upgrade, drat) and we've been happy ever since.
I don't think it's really any risk. The majority who complain about the nexus are a minority of the owners.
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Aah how I wish I could have that opportunity of returning it, if any problem arises. Thank for sharing your story
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Also keep in mind you will hear more horror stories from pissed off owners than stories of folks reporting zero issues
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Well that is true and reassuring.
I'd say go for it. As for screen cracking for "no reason", I always wonder just how much truth there is to those stories. I've been perfectly happy with my nexus 7, and it has none of the "so common" problems.
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95Z28 said:
I'd say go for it. As for screen cracking for "no reason", I always wonder just how much truth there is to those stories. I've been perfectly happy with my nexus 7, and it has none of the "so common" problems.
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My friend got his 16gig N7 the day it came out and has had zero hardware issues with it. Gotta give credit to magiconthetire as well, he hit the nail on the head. When things go wrong it's the end of the world. But when things go right, you won't even know anything is happening at all.
Also I picked up the Poetic Slim case you mentioned and I really like it. The only draw back is how close the case comes to the bezel on the edges of the screen; if you have big hands or don't hit the bottom navigation bar or top notification bar at the right angle...the case sort of gets in the way. My solution to that is using a stylus for more accurate precision. The stylus also makes typing significantly easier, especially if you use gesture typing such as Swype, SwiftKey Flow, etc.
OP if you know someone you trust in Europe, USA, or even Australia. Get them to buy the tablet for you and ship it out to you. Even with shipping it will be a lot less than $320, if it breaks for something that is under warranty send it back to them and they can return it for repairs.
Cheers Danny
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My friend got his 16gig N7 the day it came out and has had zero hardware issues with it. Gotta give credit to magiconthetire as well, he hit the nail on the head. When things go wrong it's the end of the world. But when things go right, you won't even know anything is happening at all.
Also I picked up the Poetic Slim case you mentioned and I really like it. The only draw back is how close the case comes to the bezel on the edges of the screen; if you have big hands or don't hit the bottom navigation bar or top notification bar at the right angle...the case sort of gets in the way. My solution to that is using a stylus for more accurate precision. The stylus also makes typing significantly easier, especially if you use gesture typing such as Swype, SwiftKey Flow, etc.
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Thanks. Could u tell me a bit more about the case. I have read some reviews and found out that their cover wears a bit after a couple of weeks. Is that true and about the stylus.....could u kindly recommend me one ? Thanks again
toidimaet said:
OP if you know someone you trust in Europe, USA, or even Australia. Get them to buy the tablet for you and ship it out to you. Even with shipping it will be a lot less than $320, if it breaks for something that is under warranty send it back to them and they can return it for repairs.
Cheers Danny
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Sadly, not a single person is willing to take that minute hassle.
Excellent protection: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1970566
Farhad1909 said:
Thanks. Could u tell me a bit more about the case. I have read some reviews and found out that their cover wears a bit after a couple of weeks. Is that true and about the stylus.....could u kindly recommend me one ? Thanks again
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I've only had mine for a couple of weeks and so far no issues here. This is under pretty heavy use as well, as I take my Nexus 7 with me everywhere that I go. The case works really well though, it has a snug fit on the N7 so it doesn't move around inside of it at all, the smart cover that turns the screen on when you open the flap back has worked flawlessly, the hand strap for the back is really nice for using it in portrait mode while laying in bed or for just holding it up during prolonged periods, and the landscape stand is a little tricky to figure out at fist...but works just fine once you figure it out. I'd recommend some kind of sound toggle app for your notification bar as well, because the case does make it a bit of a pain to reach the physical buttons. But that's not really Poetic's fault, the way the buttons angle down with the curve of the backside of the tablet makes them kind of annoying for any case that doesn't have the same slope on it.
As far as stylus' go, I heard good things about this one and it was still fairly cheap...I just got it in the mail a couple of days ago but so far, so good:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MOHLVC/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
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Excellent protection: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1970566
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The thing is i need to wait for 3-4 months to receive any accessories for the nexus 7. So, meanwhile i need to live with the poetic brand as its the only one around.
Vepaot said:
I've only had mine for a couple of weeks and so far no issues here. This is under pretty heavy use as well, as I take my Nexus 7 with me everywhere that I go. The case works really well though, it has a snug fit on the N7 so it doesn't move around inside of it at all, the smart cover that turns the screen on when you open the flap back has worked flawlessly, the hand strap for the back is really nice for using it in portrait mode while laying in bed or for just holding it up during prolonged periods, and the landscape stand is a little tricky to figure out at fist...but works just fine once you figure it out. I'd recommend some kind of sound toggle app for your notification bar as well, because the case does make it a bit of a pain to reach the physical buttons. But that's not really Poetic's fault, the way the buttons angle down with the curve of the backside of the tablet makes them kind of annoying for any case that doesn't have the same slope on it.
As far as stylus' go, I heard good things about this one and it was still fairly cheap...I just got it in the mail a couple of days ago but so far, so good:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MOHLVC/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
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Wow that was more then helpful. Thanks a lot.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008D2POAS/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
This is the case I purchased. Sounds about the same as the poetic, but also includes a good screen protector.
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I have dropped mine a few times from different heights on different surfaces and its fine. But if you drop it right it will probably shatter, just get a case. Something like this if you are really clumsy.
http://www.amazon.com/Bobj-Rugged-C...3SQAI9BQY42F6&qid=1355563353&s=generic&sr=1-6
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Asus have international warranty for it.
Beamed from my Maguro.
If you ever want to buy a case throughout the internet I'd be more than happy to help a fellow owner out and re-ship to you!
I don't want to persuade you not to get one because I love the n7 and think everyone should have one, but i just broke my second one. My daughter dropped the first one and the corner of the screen shattered. I didn't have insurance because I've never dropped or lost a phone or laptop or anything, so it cost full price to replace it.
I had the second one in my back pocket, bent down, and screwed up the screen. My pants aren't tight but my butt put a little bit of leverage on the middle of the screen and broke it. When I turned it on later, the screen has a discolored line through it and a pattern of random lines on each side and no normal picture. The screen glass didn't crack, but the screen internals must have. I paid $50 for insurance so I hope it will be replaced with no hassle.
Long story short, I'll never use an n7 without a protective case again, and I've never used a case on any device.
Thanks a lot guys....I have taken all the advice into consideration and have found a satisfying solution. Gonna wait three months and buy through a friend in US.
Edit : How can I close the thread ?
Farhad1909 said:
Thanks a lot guys....I have taken all the advice into consideration and have found a satisfying solution. Gonna wait three months and buy through a friend in US.
Edit : How can I close the thread ?
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The thread will close its self or help some one else ..
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New colors of Note 3?!

Google Now just really came through for me.
Check this out:
http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/red-and-rose-gold-samsung-galaxy-note-3-handsets-unveiled
Thought it was worth some discussion.
What do you guys think??
Looks pretty cool but I think the black is the best color
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Looks pretty cool but I think the black is the best color
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My sentiments exactly. I usually hate black devices and tend to opt for white ones. But the white note 3 just looked tacky to me. As does the red. Also, I'm pretty sure the black has a different 'sticky' feel that the lighter colors can't have because they'll stain.
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I wonder if they have the brushed-metal texture (like the black N3) or the cross-hatch pattern (like the white and pink N3s). Neither is discernible in the photo. To me, that's a bigger aesthetic consideration than the color itself.
Att: " hahaha these new colors will make them forget all about that bootloader"
I bought the white for the cross hatch pattern. I had the same black look for my Note 2. Got tired of it.
I like the black back tho. That's what's on my phone now
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Who cares about colors. If you invest 700 USD on a phone you would be stupid not to put it in an ottorbox or similar case. In which case you would never see the colors anyways. All you should care about is the screen quality and function. It could be titty pink but as long as it is in a case nobody but you knows and so you should not care. I know I for one would not take my chance with this phone and just carry it in my pocket. Mine is in an ottorbox defender, it has had the plastic screen protector removed but in it's place is an armour brand matte protector.
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If you invest 700 USD on a phone you would be stupid not to put it in an ottorbox or similar case..
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Please learn to express your opinions without resorting to name-calling.
What's worse is that you're wrong. Those of us who don't buy expensive cases aren't stupid, we're right.
Many of us drop or bang our phones so seldom that we break them less than once every ten or twenty years. That means that if we buy an expensive case for each new phone, we end up paying MORE in the long run than we pay if we simply replace our unprotected phones on the rare occasions when they break. And that's in addition to the undesirable bulk (and yes, undesirable aesthetics) of a case.
All you should care about is the screen quality and function.
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Who are you to tell other people what they should care about? Why aren't you able to have your own preferences without imagining that everyone else is supposed to have the same ones?
Solarenemy68 said:
Who cares about colors. If you invest 700 USD on a phone you would be stupid not to put it in an ottorbox or similar case. In which case you would never see the colors anyways. All you should care about is the screen quality and function. It could be titty pink but as long as it is in a case nobody but you knows and so you should not care. I know I for one would not take my chance with this phone and just carry it in my pocket. Mine is in an ottorbox defender, it has had the plastic screen protector removed but in it's place is an armour brand matte protector.
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How about no? Those of us who really care get a phone for everything it offers. Bodyguardz screen protector, S View cover, insurance. I maintain the slim profile, add even more features to an already loaded phone, and I have a way to replace my phone for $300 total...
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Think they should go for a more bownish leather lookin back. Would be tight
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Xmas gift love it - need some suggestions

So my GF got me the 9 for my xmas gift (I got her an apple store card to outright buy the new 6, opposites and all)
Anyway I am having trouble finding a decent affordable case and glass protector for it. Im all over amazon with no luck. All the case seem like garbage and the reviews of the screen protectors say they arent real tempered glass and break easily.
Anyone bought a case they like yet. She got me a gift card to amazon with it to buy a case and I hate using my devices (all nexus) without cases on them. Wish spigen made a 9 case.
I bought this one it works great (so far) only had it for a day.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PKFFJYM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Seems like glass to me.
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blakeslee14 said:
I bought this one it works great (so far) only had it for a day.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PKFFJYM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Seems like glass to me.
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looking at it right now actually. Reviews are 50/50 on everything which makes it tough. Ill go with this since a fellow XDA'er likes it.
tevil said:
looking at it right now actually. Reviews are 50/50 on everything which makes it tough. Ill go with this since a fellow XDA'er likes it.
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Let me know how it turns out. I figure it was on sale, so if it eventually gives out I'm not out much. ( it may always be on sale though so who knows).
There are so many cases on amazon it was hard to decide... I'm still waiting for mine to arrive but I went with this one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M6J6TG2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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blakeslee14 said:
Let me know how it turns out. I figure it was on sale, so if it eventually gives out I'm not out much. ( it may always be on sale though so who knows).
There are so many cases on amazon it was hard to decide... I'm still waiting for mine to arrive but I went with this one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M6J6TG2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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http://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-...ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2VT4H683M5NNA
looking at this because I beleive I have it for my n7 and its been great.
perhaps its just to new and better ones will come out later?
didnt have this much trouble with any of my other nexus devices.
Think Im gonna go with this screen protector as well
http://www.amazon.com/SkinomiĀ®-Tech...s+9+tempered+screen+protector#customerReviews
tevil said:
http://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-...ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2VT4H683M5NNA
looking at this because I beleive I have it for my n7 and its been great.
perhaps its just to new and better ones will come out later?
didnt have this much trouble with any of my other nexus devices.
Think Im gonna go with this screen protector as well
http://www.amazon.com/SkinomiĀ®-Tech...s+9+tempered+screen+protector#customerReviews
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Good luck. That was the second choice for a screen protector.
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I use this case and I love it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OLCJQ7G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks well see how it is
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Saw that but it didn't look like it had any bumper protection
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tevil said:
Saw that but it didn't look like it had any bumper protection
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Bumper goes around the entire tablet. The magnet is really strong, and no metal clips or stylus holders. It's a very clean case.
Semantics said:
Bumper goes around the entire tablet. The magnet is really strong, and no metal clips or stylus holders. It's a very clean case.
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I think that I had either that case exactly, or something very similar to it, for my nexus 7, and the feature where you could make it stand up by itself was nearly useless, because it constantly fell down. it forced the tablet to stand at a nearly vertical angle, and it would just fall flat on it's face. Granted, I don't remember which brand, but I do know that I preferred to not use it.
kendrick8997 said:
I think that I had either that case exactly, or something very similar to it, for my nexus 7, and the feature where you could make it stand up by itself was nearly useless, because it constantly fell down. it forced the tablet to stand at a nearly vertical angle, and it would just fall flat on it's face. Granted, I don't remember which brand, but I do know that I preferred to not use it.
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I don't know. Mine has never fallen over, though.
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Semantics said:
I don't know. Mine has never fallen over, though.
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INteresting. I've just taken to not really using a case, and I stand it on a multi-angle stand from anker. Works better than whatever it was I had.
What about the rooCase?
joshuabg said:
What about the rooCase?
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http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Google-Nexus-2013-Case/dp/B00ET9H6BE
currently unavailable...?
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http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Google-Nexus-2013-Case/dp/B00ET9H6BE
currently unavailable...?
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http://www.amazon.com/roocase-Googl...id=1419623898&sr=1-1&keywords=roocase+nexus+9
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http://www.amazon.com/roocase-Googl...id=1419623898&sr=1-1&keywords=roocase+nexus+9
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Not a bad case- fairly priced, considering how much they want you to pay if you are considering what best buy and radio shack wants you to pay for things like that (From Belkin, etc).
However there are NO review.... always a little sign to be cautious.
Semantics said:
Bumper goes around the entire tablet. The magnet is really strong, and no metal clips or stylus holders. It's a very clean case.
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damn, well theyre pretty cheap so if I dont like the one I got I can swap. Plus I used PRIME so i get 30 days returns
Semantics said:
I use this case and I love it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OLCJQ7G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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its a cookie cutter case, meaning poetic has the same thing but with less designs. I'm holding it right now, yes the magnets are strong and it is a very nice slim case. the bumper goes all the way around with openings for the hard to find buttons , and the USB port and lower mic. with tiny opening for the upper microphone hole (both of them, yes the N9 records stereo vids)
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got my case and screen protector
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NAGSG9I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
screen protector is good quality. its a VERY thick dense acrylic urethane. Not glass like I want but I cant seem to find a glass one yet. Most say they arent in the reviews. For now for the price this is a really good one for the money.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J2QTR20/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Love this case. Just like the one I Have on my nexus 7 thats been on since 2012 and kept it new looking.
Fully protected, not heavy at all, and the stand is great. For 12$ its well worth it. love clam shell cases on my tabs so I get the comfort of know the screen is covered when I carry it. This is def a good case.

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