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Arrrgghh I've scratched it. ALREADY.. :( (the paintwork)

Any tips on touching up the chrome paint work. Dropped it getting out of the car. Scuffed the corners.
Had ordered the cover but hadn't arrived yet. Highly recommend some sort of cover before taking this beauti out.

dskmat said:
Any tips on touching up the chrome paint work. Dropped it getting out of the car. Scuffed the corners.
Had ordered the cover but hadn't arrived yet. Highly recommend some sort of cover before taking this beauti out.
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i hate you

Wrong screen protector and it's on upside down.

of course its upsidedown? better some old screen protector than non.
Any one tips on touching up the plastic chrome edging.

Ouch. Looks like you have the wrong sized screen protector on - it looks the same as mine. Came with my Case-Mate, not sure why they provided the wrong protector. Maybe they hadn't produced the right ones yet and and thought the wrong size was better than nothing.

That my worst fear ..ouch
Too bad the didn't get rid of the crome and go all black like on the nexus s
I did this to my vibrant...did u get at store? If so just swap it. Make something up like randomly rebooting
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same here. got it with the casemate. Useless screen protector anyway. need something that resists fingerprints.

dskmat said:
Any tips on touching up the chrome paint work. Dropped it getting out of the car. Scuffed the corners.
Had ordered the cover but hadn't arrived yet. Highly recommend some sort of cover before taking this beauti out.
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get a black (not translucent) silicone case, and you are all set.
I did the same thing like second week I had my AT&T Captivate, did not bother me much. No phone is gonna stay scar-free forever

i just want to say:

O dear think its time to use my case
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well if you want guys who have lots of paints, and who might be able to cover it, then try looking for one of them game workshop places, they have loads of paints in there and other stuff, I dropped a hd cam year ago and I passed by one of these shops and guy in there found a paint to cover it perfect.....just a thought

pray that the phone starts making awful noises and constantly reboots itself.
Then you have a reason to take it to Samsung repair centre.
The warranty i believe is 2years.

I ordered my cases from 2 ebay Us sellers and still haven't received them. Sad my phone from OK arrived first.
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Already got scratches on metal frame surrounding back camera

Ok, so I've had the Note for only a week and just today I noticed three scratches on the metal frame around the back camera lens. I've really babied this phone and only kept it in my pant pockets. It seems that its really easy to scratch it. Anyone else notice this?
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You know, they do make protective cases for cell phones nowadays.

roperband said:
You know, they do make protective cases for cell phones nowadays.
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Indeed, and I'm waiting for mines, which should be coming in this week. But even a case is not gonna protect the camera or the metal frame, but I guess it will lower their height a little bit due to the higher case.
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I cant decide if i will put my Note in a case. Ive always been an Otterbox Commuter fan... But this device feels good without.
Oh... No scratches here, yet.
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CGI_Ram said:
I cant decide if i will put my Note in a case. Ive always been an Otterbox Commuter fan... But this device feels good without.
Oh... No scratches here, yet.
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I just ordered this:
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechS...KZ1G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1322451048&sr=8-2
Hopefully it will be enough to alleviate my fears on setting the device down and getting it scratched(as well as when its in my jacket pocket with who know what else)

The DAY I bought my Galaxy Note it was put inside a protective pouch...
Been 2 weeks and looks like it was just unboxed...

I had the Galaxy S for one year before upgrading to the note. I carried it without screen or body protection on many pants pockets, backpack pockets, carried it to the beach, mountains...
After purchasing the Galaxy Note I gave it to a friend, and after a good cleaning, it looks as new. The screen is absolutely untouched. It only has a scratch on a corner of the metal on the border after a fall on concrete.
I don't know if the Note can endure this, for the moment I'll be very careful with it.

I just felt this is exaclty what is going to happen the moment I unboxed the phone. My solution was putting an old (but good quality - Vikuiti) screen protector so it covers the lens and surrounding plastic and carefully cutting around it with a hooked scalpel. Works perfectly.

As Cat Stevens said: "The first cut is the deepest'
It's just a phone.
Bear in mind how lucky you are that this is even an issue in your life.
Just a reality check.

I just expect that frame is gonna get scratched. Is what it is.

Anyone super over protective?

anyone else super OCD about getting any scratches whatsoever on their phone? especially when you order a case and it takes awhile to arrive!

No.i just left it in the box until case arrived.

Nope, I'm running naked, and don't plan on getting a case. Scratches happen.
As I always say to other Harley Davidson owners that I see with pristine scratch free clean bikes, "while your busy polishing and washing, I'm riding!"
Its just a phone, use it enjoy it, its bound to get scratches, dings, cracks etc.

I've been paranoid as sh!t using this phone naked while waiting for my case.
Already dropped it once, luckily it landed on corner and bounced safely, not a scratch yet.
But damn this thing is so sexy, can't take my eyes of it

Man this phone is so big it is ridiculously easy to drop. Better safe than sorry. Get a case.
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Out of the like 11 years I have had phones I have only dropped them twice. Once my Omnia and once my OG Droid. Neither got anything more than a tiny scratch, both fell on pavement. I'm pretty good about not dropping them. They're my little electronic children!
With this phone I do have a case in the mail, and I'll be ordering a screen protector soon, if not just go into Best Buy when I get it and get one there.

My case won't arrive for another week along with the screen protectors. Going on a trip this week and am kinda worried right now.

BrandonEnr7 said:
My case won't arrive for another week along with the screen protectors. Going on a trip this week and am kinda worried right now.
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I've been wrapping mine in soft cloth and put it in my old HP calculator sleeve, fits perfectly until the case arrives.:laugh:

I notice a small scratch on the battery cover and felt like crying
Hopefully my case arrives by next week
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I bought a case that came with a screen protector before I got my phone. *Cheap case* .. I will get something like the trident kraken or the otterbox defender when those start to come out.

Got some cheap silicon case and a screen protector until the otterbox commuter case is available for it.
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Serious_Beans said:
Got some cheap silicon case and a screen protector until the otterbox commuter case is available for it.
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Commuter is available. Just check the otterbox website. The black one is the only one available as of right now. I ordered mine this last night. Fedex recieved the shipping info this morning. No set arrival date yet.
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My back already got scratched. Need my case asap. I don't think I'm gonna get it till Friday though.
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Wasn't too uneasy using it for 2 days naked (although it did suffer a 3 foot drop - on carpet), but now I'm rocking a diztronic case + screen protector and everything's going smooth. Not so keen on getting an otterbox as that would be overkill for me.

mrhaley30705 said:
No.i just left it in the box until case arrived.
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This. ^^^^
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[Q] Why is there so many different skins?

Off the top of my head I can think of
Spigen, xo, zagg, xtremeguard, skinomi, and problably more than I'm forgetting
Is something like spigen really worth the money to get? or should i just go with xtremeguard?
I know almost everyone has had a good experience with at least one of these companies, I'd like an un-biased as possible appraisal of the situation. Thank you.

I got an Xtremeguard for my Nexus 7 during the summer and when i got it it was obviously damaged. There was printer paper stuck to the adhesive of the protector and a dimple in the protector. It was pretty much unusable. I emailed them and got a refund no problem.
Yesterday I put an XO skin on my Nexus 4 and I think it's a pretty decent one. It feels weird but I guess I can deal with it. I got the set that's for the front and back. They are kind of expensive at 22$ but I guess it's a worth while investment considering the phone was 400$.
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I can vouch for XO as I am using one right now and I love it. Most people agree that the rubbery feel goes away soon and it starts feeling pretty smooth.
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well the point is i can find at least 5+ people who can vouch for any skin, I want someone who has had like 5 or 6 skins and has an opinion as to which ones are easiest to install, longest life, hardest to scratch, doesn't have any bubbles the longest, etc etc
thank you for your replies though

All of the 3Mesque ones (rubbery texture/wet application) to me have the best feel and durability BUT I've never gotten one one without bubbles/dust/whatever getting stuck underneath (and that includes the ones where I made the soap solution, turned my shower onto full hot and let the bathroom get steamy to minimize dust.)
Now the cheap "hard" plastic (same feel as the normal glass/dry application) ones I get off ebay have been the easiest to install but they also scratch faster and have a tendency to lose the "stickiness" after a few months, they also usually have the worst fitment.
I attached pictures of both kinds so you can see how to differentiate, personally because of trying screen protectors for YEARS and always being disappointed I just go naked now. TPU case + no screen protector served me well on my HD2, Sensation and now my N4.

Do you have a case for your phone?

Hi, I've had the nexus for two days now and yesterday I dropped it from about two feet to the kitchen floor. Nothing happened to the phone. The floor is sort of like plastic? I'm not sure what kitchen floors are made of. Anyway, this is my first glass phone and I'm very paranoid that I may crack it someday. I've seen what happens if you drop a glass phone, i.e iPhone and nexus and its scary. My previous phone; I never dropped it once (at least that I can recall), but this phone is a lot slimmer and easier to slip from the hand.
I primarily ask because I'm one of those people who would rather have a 'naked' phone. I feel like it shows the true beauty of phones, but I also don't want to have a shattered phone
I also take good care of my phones. But you never know what can happen.
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I ordered the Ringke Fusion case, but hasn't arrived yet.

Absolutely man, buy a good case and a screen cover. Its worth the extra 30 or 40$.

I use a pouch case (the shocksock leather one, looks very nice on the phone) which protects the entire phone when it's in my pocket but allows me to use it without a case or screen protector. Worked for me for two years with my HD2 (not a single scratch or dent apart from once when my friend dropped it when using it) and hopefully it should work for me with this phone too.

Nigeldg said:
I use a pouch case (the shocksock leather one, looks very nice on the phone) which protects the entire phone when it's in my pocket but allows me to use it without a case or screen protector. Worked for me for two years with my HD2 (not a single scratch or dent apart from once when my friend dropped it when using it) and hopefully it should work for me with this phone too.
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Tmobile store now has the hard body glove case and the silicon case. I got the hard case and it is great did not noticibly change the weight or size of the phone like a lot of cases

I bought the Acase Superleggera Pro from Amazon for $15 and have had it for a few days. I can finally rest easy about dropping it since it has the hard shell on the outside with the silicone layer on the inside almost like an Otterbox (2 stage case). All port cutouts are precise and buttons are easy to press. I've owned 2 other cases and both seemed to offer little protection for it. I just hope I never have to test it lol.

I'm just like you: anxious and not liking cases and I definitely advise you to use one. I bought a 3$ TPU case and it protects the phone well plus it makes it less slippery.
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Using the official bumper + skinomi screen protector. Works very well for me. Dropped the phone once, ~1meter fall (from my pocket) on wooden floor, the bumper definitely saved it.

Take a case and a 2 protectors(face and bottom) to protect the phone from scratches. Both cost about 10 €
I use them since the first day and everything is fine for me. It saved my phone more than once.

Bought a Cruzerlite android army case. Fits really well, looks good, and the TPU material is soft and protective.
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I'm using the poetic atmosphere case with a fingerprint reducing screen protector..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AG0D4BQ
Also have this one but don't use it as much..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ASSS1Z0
I stick with poetic.. High quality and great price.. Have the same case on my iPhone 5 with no issues either
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I'd like to have a vegan protection for Nexus 4 but can't find it, or very very very ugly ones ! Any idea..?

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I'd like to have a vegan protection for Nexus 4 but can't find it, or very very very ugly ones ! Any idea..?
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This is the ONLY vegan case I could find for the nexus 4 the rest I found are for the nexus 7 & 10.. You may be able to have one custom made but wouldn't even know where to start on that..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ABYX5S4
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i'm have the same opinion that the N4 looks much better "naked" but i'm afraid that the glass breaks if the phone hits the floor..
so i ordered a cheap tpu chase and use it only when i leave my home. at home my phone is "naked"

french-anonymous said:
I'd like to have a vegan protection for Nexus 4 but can't find it, or very very very ugly ones ! Any idea..?
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Lol. I had never heard of this.

rcklss1 said:
This is the ONLY vegan case I could find for the nexus 4 the rest I found are for the nexus 7 & 10.. You may be able to have one custom made but wouldn't even know where to start on that..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ABYX5S4
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Thank you ! i'll try it
EDIT : Too bad I can't order it in my country (France).
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Lol. I had never heard of this.
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It's just stuffs with no animal products in it. This is the way I live, I hate violence, I hate slavery, so I won't support it in any way. I know it sounds funny when you don't know about it, but it's the only way we can reject animal cruelty. I could say a lot, but I think it's not the place to talk about it.

I hate cases, with this phone I use one but I don't like it especially after a week or so of using a case how good the phone feels when you take it out
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I'm using an ionic styled black case that you find on amazon for under 10 bucks. Great protection, doesn't add much bulk imo and it feels very good in my hands. Plus I feel safer with it on and that's what's important...ones own peace of mind.
My cousin has a cruzerlite case, there is nothing wrong with it but I prefer the case I currently have on my phone. I actually purchased it to hold me over till I find something that I really liked. Now its my daily driver and I couldn't be happier.
http://www.amazon.com/Exact-Armor-G...qid=1363634133&sr=8-248&keywords=nexus+4+case
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Dbrand on the back, an Etsy pouch and that does me. Don't like cases on this phone feels better using it naked.

Ringke SLIM for day to day. Ionic Guardian (got it when it was $4) for outdoor stuff.
Naked is awesome, but not safe