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Right now I have a slim case on my phone, while it does protect the back of the phone. It does not do much more then that, and the front screen is very exposed.
Right now I'm looking to buy this case
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-RUGGED...454592?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item416f6f8840
Does anyone have experience with this case? Or another rugged case?
I know the ionic guardian is a thing, but I don't like it.

I'd rather have this case.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Nexus-4-...Black-Blue-Inverse-Y-Kick-Stand-/360550503756
Your phone will most likely fall on a corner, having silicone rubber in the corner instead of the polycarbonate should provide better protection. Now if only I could fine a seller that ships to canada.

ackbarthegreat said:
I'd rather have this case.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Nexus-4-...Black-Blue-Inverse-Y-Kick-Stand-/360550503756
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I believe there is silicon under the hard plastic. I had something similar.It also has a kickstand. Better off going with the op case.
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snickerpop said:
Does anyone have experience with this case?
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I got mines in the mail today. Pretty solid case, especially for the price. I previously had the Exact Armor/ionic guardian case, but I needed a belt clip combo, so this deal did the trick.
FYI, I ordered the blue rubber with black shell one. The blue is much darker compared to the listing pictures, almost seeming like it has a bit of violet in it.

In the picture it seems that the phone case has a kick stand. Is that so? I am talking about the case itself, and NOT the belt holster. Let me know.

I'm waiting for the Ballistic Shell Gel and the Trident Aegis as far as rugged cases go. Hopefully they come within a few weeks!
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/lg-nexus-4-ballistic-shell-gel-sg-series-case
http://www.tridentcase.com/series/aegis-series.aspx

ftarules said:
In the picture it seems that the phone case has a kick stand. Is that so? I am talking about the case itself, and NOT the belt holster. Let me know.
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Yes, the case itself has a built-in kickstand. It reliably clicks into place when folding it in and folding it out. The blue in the photo is actually darker in person.

neugenusis said:
Yes, the case itself has a built-in kickstand. It reliably clicks into place when folding it in and folding it out. The blue in the photo is actually darker in person.
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Quick questions:
neugenusis, if i understand the picture correctly, the holster protects the screen? does it slip in and out easy? i would use the holster to protect the screen instead of a pouch. does the clip remove (to keep it in my pocket)?
Thanks!
Background:
Right now I am using a $5 TPU cheap case with a leather pouch. The combo works really well. I don't like screen protectors and the pouch keeps the phone perfectly safe from scratches when I have it in my pocket.
I'm afraid the thin TPU won't be good protection against a hard drop so that is why I am interested in these tough cases.
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Also, did you guys consider this case?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FULL-BLACK-...511348?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item51a5d465f4
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Richieboy67 said:
I believe there is silicon under the hard plastic. I had something similar.It also has a kickstand. Better off going with the op case.
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Richieboy67, can you elaborate on why you think OP case is better? These two cases seem to be the exact inverse of each other. One has an exo-skeleton that clips into the silicon on the corners and the other has one that clips in on the sides. Silicon material is absent to make the notches so OP's case on the corners has less material and thus seems more vulnerable there than the one ackbarthegreat has suggested.
Thanks in advance for your opinions.

dynamicpda said:
Quick questions:These two cases seem to be the exact inverse of each other. One has an exo-skeleton that clips into the silicon on the corners and the other has one that clips in on the sides. Silicon material is absent to make the notches so OP's case on the corners has less material and thus seems more vulnerable there than the one ackbarthegreat has suggested.
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My thoughts exactly. I figure if it is good enough for people designing otterbox, ballistic etc it is good enough for me.

dynamicpda said:
Quick questions:
neugenusis, if i understand the picture correctly, the holster protects the screen? does it slip in and out easy? i would use the holster to protect the screen instead of a pouch. does the clip remove (to keep it in my pocket)?
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The phone is suppose to face the holster, thus protecting the screen. The phone won't fit comfortably facing the other way. There's enough friction between the phone and holster that if I violently shake the holster, the phone still won't come loose even at the slightest. While phone and holster is on my belt, I grip the holster with 2 fingers and push the bottom of my phone upward with another finger till the phone gets halfway through the holster, then i pull the phone entirely out with my hand, so wouldn't consider its an instant simple slip in and slip out, but I don't consider it difficult either. It gives me a better sense of security. The clip does not appear to be removable from the holster unless, I suspect, some excessive force is applied.
dynamicpda said:
Silicon material is absent to make the notches so OP's case on the corners has less material and thus seems more vulnerable there than the one ackbarthegreat has suggested.
Thanks in advance for your opinions.
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The silicon piece covers the entire back and edges of the phone. The hard plastic shell goes over the silicon. The silicon is thinner where the hard plastic shell covers for an overall flush shape. The one ackbarthegreat suggested, the corners are full silicon. On mine, its half silicon, half hard plastic. Though ackbarthegreat suggestion's corners does seem slightly thinker, I wouldn't say there is significantly less material. It is similar to Seidio's Active case for the N4.

I'm just ordered a case like this one but in red! I'm using the exact Armor already. But I want a case that also protect the open ports from dust! This has a cover for the 3.5 mm headphone jack and the use port.
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For best quality:
Ballistics
Trident
Seido
Otterbox

dr.devman said:
For best quality:
Ballistics
Trident
Seido
Otterbox
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have you even tried any of these amazon/ebay cases?
i got my step-father a ballistic case for his S2 and i just got the Exact Armor case from Amazon for my Nexus 4, the fit is just as good minus branding. and lets not begin with the price, i love ballistic's cases but it hard to argue a case that is virtually the same thing for -$20.00 in price. this case seems to be on par with a Kraken case... but oh well... i want to make a video review once i get this case

Original bumper with holster

Anybody known if there is a holster clip that holds the N4 with the stock bumper
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toanau said:
Anybody known if there is a holster clip that holds the N4 with the stock bumper
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No but you can try the Note II Seidio holsters, but I haven't seen or tried it myself. I was tempted, but once my Cruzerlite XDA case came in, I never took it off lol. And that fits in the Surface Seidio holster for the N4. But saying that I did post up a pic of my universal leather holster that fit the N4 with the bumper when I tried it out the second time I ordered the bumper to double check I indeed did not like using the bumper lol.
Compare the dimensions of the measurements of the N4 with the bumper and compare it with the likes of the Note II. I never pursued it myself because the bumper was just too wide to hold in one hand and operate at the same time. But that's me.
GL and post again if you find something!

Whenever someone mentions a phone holster, I recall that youtube video featuring a Japanese man with a iPhone quick draw mechanism.
Anyway, I am surprised that phone holsters aren't becoming more popular with the increasing screen size. Can you imagine fitting the 8" Note down your pocket? Good grief. Still, getting a bigger pair of jeans is easier than trying to smuggle these phones into prisons...

Which screen protector with diztronic case

I tried the Skinomi with the case just peeled up the corners and it was no good so what is the best protector to use with this case thanks
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i heard SGP screen protectors are good with cases.

nixie2121 said:
I tried the Skinomi with the case just peeled up the corners and it was no good so what is the best protector to use with this case thanks
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I have the diztronic mate black tpu using the SGP ultra crystal screen protector. Screen protector is slightly cut smaller due to rounded edges. Took of the case a few times no effect on screen protector. I must say that I just got the phone today, so I'm not sure what will happend overtime.
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Definitely not good with XtremeGuard and Ghost Armor from my experience.
Seems like you really need a short cut screen protector with this case.
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Rearth Ringbo pairs nicely with the Diztronic TPU case.

If you don't mine wet application Best Skins Ever makes a Case Optimized (slightly smaller to accommodate a case) screen protector. It's what I use with the Poetic Bumper. Don't have Diztronic to test but a Cruzerlite is in route. BestSkinsEver

setzer715 said:
If you don't mine wet application Best Skins Ever makes a Case Optimized (slightly smaller to accommodate a case) screen protector. It's what I use with the Poetic Bumper. Don't have Diztronic to test but a Cruzerlite is in route. BestSkinsEver
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I just got the case optimized screen protector from BSE. it is a little bit wider than the original sp that was shipped on the device from the manufacturer. Because of the additional width one of the corners has peeled up so I won't be taking the case off any time soon.

Enhanced said:
Definitely not good with XtremeGuard and Ghost Armor from my experience.
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Seconded. Somebody on XDA said XtremeGuard went well with the TPU case- he mentioned a 2nd batch that supposedly had the right proportions, so i ordered one.
NOPE.
Started peeling off as soon as i applied the case. Removed it completely.
I really like the Diztronic case, but i wish it would ship with a screen protector like Nillkin does - a small one that fits with the case.
I might leave my N4 without any screen protection. Just the TPU case and my good old leather HTC pouch.

burndtjamb said:
Rearth Ringbo pairs nicely with the Diztronic TPU case.
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I agree.

Just got my Mercury TPU case amd it fits great with the Best Skins Ever case optimized screen protector.

I have an xo skins case optimized but haven't taken the bse case optimized off yet to try. The diz does not play well with the bse by the way. Peeled the normal and case fit ones.
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Best BackCover

Which is the best back cover for our one plus 5 ? Anybody from India , Please suggest.

Spigen Rugged Armor
Been covering my phone with it for almost 3 months. Good grip, no scratches, no drops etc... Fits well with fabric front foil or anti fingerprint screen protector.

niyas0 said:
Which is the best back cover for our one plus 5 ? Anybody from India , Please suggest.
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https://www.amazon.in/gp/aw/d/B072YJGDRK/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I am using it and pretty awesome

I'm using orzly fusion bumper and it's so awesome

Dbrand is awesome!

davionpeace said:
I'm using orzly fusion bumper and it's so awesome
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And I'd love to get a review of the cover from your end along with some pictures. Am torn between Orzly Bumper and Ringke Hybrid Case

Ashish.akc said:
And I'd love to get a review of the cover from your end along with some pictures. Am torn between Orzly Bumper and Ringke Hybrid Case
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I wouldn't get the ringke the bumper just gets super messed up on those. I'd say the best thing I like about orzly is that it just feels so much secure. You can check my review on Amazon.in I have some pics uploaded there too.

I can only say don't get the Kevlar one from the official site. You can't use the alert slider in that. And it just looks bulky. Got one and using it.

davionpeace said:
I wouldn't get the ringke the bumper just gets super messed up on those. I'd say the best thing I like about orzly is that it just feels so much secure. You can check my review on Amazon.in I have some pics uploaded there too.
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I think because of the rubber sides it would feel more grippy compared to Ringke's sort of slippery material (I bought one for op3 last year). I had read all the reviews on Amazon and surely leaned towards Orzly only. What color do you have though?

Ashish.akc said:
I think because of the rubber sides it would feel more grippy compared to Ringke's sort of slippery material (I bought one for op3 last year). I had read all the reviews on Amazon and surely leaned towards Orzly only. What color do you have though?
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I got the black one. The grip is hands down the best I've used. I've had many phones over the years and this is the most slippery one. But this case just makes me feel so much comfortable holding the phone.

davionpeace said:
I got the black one. The grip is hands down the best I've used. I've had many phones over the years and this is the most slippery one. But this case just makes me feel so much comfortable holding the phone.
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You got me. Am buying one too

poor people buy cases

Have couple cases for oneplus 5 which I'm selling if anyone from India is interested in buying git can pm me. OP Sand stone, Spigen Rugged armour, spigen ultra hybrid... And more they are almost like new condition.
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lekiaM said:
Spigen Rugged Armor
Been covering my phone with it for almost 3 months. Good grip, no scratches, no drops etc... Fits well with fabric front foil or anti fingerprint screen protector.
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I can vouch for this, since I use the same case.

I use the spiegen case

Spigen Neo Hybrid for ruggedness and Nillkin basic is a decent average in all areas.

The OnePlus 5 Bumper Case Karbon direct from oneplus is the best!
Expensive but best protection. I tested it last night Fall from 1,5 m on the really rainy road without any damage (phone or case)
Greetings

Whitestone dome compatible cases

Looking to order a compatible case with Whitestone dome glass. Looking for something that doesn’t sit right on top of the glass, just in case it pushes it up when in and out of the pocket and bag

Spigen. Using it with Whitestone. No issues.

Serpentinefire76 said:
Spigen. Using it with Whitestone. No issues.
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Which spigen case?

I would hazard a guess that all. Except of course the ones that come with screen protector
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Serpentinefire76 said:
I would hazard a guess that all. Except of course the ones that come with screen protector
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Not at all true. There are threads here with lists in them
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The rugged armor supposedly doesn't fit, which is a shame as i was using that one on each and every one of my smartphones. The tough armor fits perfectly though, and i am quite happy with it. The kickstand might be useful but doesn't seem to be that robust. Time will tell.
Another favorite of mine was the ringke onyx case. That one does not fit.

I've used the Spigen Neo Hybrid in the past and currently the UAG Monarch with the Whitestone and have had zero issues.

Ati75 said:
The rugged armor supposedly doesn't fit, which is a shame as i was using that one on each and every one of my smartphones. The tough armor fits perfectly though, and i am quite happy with it. The kickstand might be useful but doesn't seem to be that robust. Time will tell.
Another favorite of mine was the ringke onyx case. That one does not fit.
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That's weird. The ringke onyx fit my s9+ perfectly.

tsuchiro said:
That's weird. The ringke onyx fit my s9+ perfectly.
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I meant in combination with the whitestone dome glass. The upper lipp was just sitting too tight. I didn't want to risk the glass to peel up, so i deemed it as unfit.

You should have a look at this list, made for S9/S9+: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11upU3Lh5bIZl3rPAoN23gCxBDU6MwkNZyEzY01HLUeE
Unfortunately, even if one case from company works, it doesn't mean that the rest are compatible. There are even cases of the same lineup (Spigen Ultra Hybrid) which are compatible and others aren't. In my opinion, if you want an ultra-thin case, then the Torras is the best bet. The Spigen Neo Hybrid is great (got one) for slim ---but adequate- protection. If you want the best protection possible, you should be looking at the UAG Monarch (expensive) or Otterbox Symmetry & Strada
Personally, I gave up on the Whitestone and now got myself an Otterbox Strada. Partly due to VR compatibility (I do AI research and now working on a VR project) and partly due to installation problems; once with the phone sitting tool was weirdly tight (compare to the 2nd kit I got) for the phone and the other it was my fault. Also, I got tired to looking for cases that are compatible. VR

I used that list posted above and this has been my experience so far.
I can confirm that UAG Plasma will push on the Whitestone.
The Spigen Neo Hybrid does work with Whitestone, but there's very little separation between case and Whitestone. The case does extend past the added thickness of the glass, so it will protect the Whitestone if placed face down.
Samsung Alcantara case doesn't seem to push the Whitestone despite seemingly touching. Perhaps the alcantara fibers makes it look worse than it actually is, but I didn't want to take the risk.
I'm currently using a Tech21 Evo Tactical and it gives the largest space to the Whitestone than any of the previous covers above. It's also a very thin case, yet has great drop protection. Lastly, this case provides more face down protection than the Neo Hybrid.

I went with the tech21 evo tactical due to @coiledwire post above

coiledwire said:
I used that list posted above and this has been my experience so far.
I can confirm that UAG Plasma will push on the Whitestone.
The Spigen Neo Hybrid does work with Whitestone, but there's very little separation between case and Whitestone. The case does extend past the added thickness of the glass, so it will protect the Whitestone if placed face down.
Samsung Alcantara case doesn't seem to push the Whitestone despite seemingly touching. Perhaps the alcantara fibers makes it look worse than it actually is, but I didn't want to take the risk.
I'm currently using a Tech21 Evo Tactical and it gives the largest space to the Whitestone than any of the previous covers above. It's also a very thin case, yet has great drop protection. Lastly, this case provides more face down protection than the Neo Hybrid.
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Did you try the tough armor?

mys3 said:
Did you try the tough armor?
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No, I haven't tried it yet. I'm usually a minimal case user, so UAG Plasma is just about as big as I'd want to go.

coiledwire said:
No, I haven't tried it yet. I'm usually a minimal case user, so UAG Plasma is just about as big as I'd want to go.
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I've got the whitestone on perfect so in a aged to try other cases in case they disturb it!

mys3 said:
I've got the whitestone on perfect so in a aged to try other cases in case they disturb it!
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Agreed. My Whitestone install is 99.9% perfect and I don't want a case to mess with it. I'm loving this tech21 case. Its pricy for what it is, but it works really well with the Whitestone, looks nice, and feels solid.

UAG monarch fits really well, plenty of space like the tech21 tactical

Has anyone tried the Griffin Survivor Strong Clear?

I can confirm the Whitestone Dome is compatible with the Griffin Survivor Strong Clear case.

Does anyone know if the mous cases are compatible?