Hey there, long time lurker here but now I really need your help. I managed to drop my Nexus 4 this morning from about 3 foot onto lino flooring in my bathroom. It landed smack bang on it's back and the back glass is shattered.
Are there any cheap solutions to repairing this? I saw some glass on the bay for about £20, I don't know how easy it will be to repair though. Also thought about getting a skin from dbrands and just sticking it over it, hoping it holds.
Thanks, Ben.
I guess there aren't any alternatives.
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I hope u fix it :s
xbenjiiman said:
Hey there, long time lurker here but now I really need your help. I managed to drop my Nexus 4 this morning from about 3 foot onto lino flooring in my bathroom. It landed smack bang on it's back and the back glass is shattered.
Are there any cheap solutions to repairing this? I saw some glass on the bay for about £20, I don't know how easy it will be to repair though. Also thought about getting a skin from dbrands and just sticking it over it, hoping it holds.
Thanks, Ben.
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You might wanna take a look at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSe1I0MlpLI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
The link to purchase the back cover is in the description. Good luck!
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klvnhng said:
You might wanna take a look at this video:
The link to purchase the back cover is in the description. Good luck!
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It's not the screen, it's the glass on the back.
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their are 2 options you will find the one with NFC with be more expensive if you dont use NFC get the one without it and i got one for a friend off of ebay just search" nexus 4 back housing".
As far as buying a new back, I've heard a lot of people going on eBay, but where you get it is up to you.
As far as how to replace it once you obtain a replacement back, check out this thread. It has pictures and a nice step-by-step guide on how to do it. Scroll down a few posts and the OP also tells you where he got his replacement from.
Call LG
LG charged me $69.00 to replace the back glass.
Personally I'd save myself some money and time and go with a dbrand skin. The carbon one actually looks very nice on the N4 IMO (look at Taylor Martin's posts on www.pocketnow.com if you want to see it).
Nigeldg said:
Personally I'd save myself some money and time and go with a dbrand skin. The carbon one actually looks very nice on the N4 IMO (look at Taylor Martin's posts on if you want to see it).
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It's whether it will stay on though, with the glass being shattered and all I thought it might peel off with the shattered glass.
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rpaloalto said:
Call LG
LG charged me $69.00 to replace the back glass.
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I rang them in the UK and they said they don't do repairs.
The people they referred me to (Carphone Warehouse) quoted me £79.99.
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Decided to get a dbrands skin and a ringke fusion case. Maybe some superglue to hold that glass together.
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xbenjiiman said:
It's not the screen, it's the glass on the back.
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Sorry, that was the wrong link. This is the correct one, if you're still interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZDAIgwbXk4 (the first 2:30) and the oem back: http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-lg-nexus-4-e960-battery-door-nfc-version.html
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I put on best skin ever, skin and then when I made a call the phone wouldn't lite up to see the hang up button. So I took skin off tested call it worked with skin off. I then put screen protector by Lumii Ark (great screen protector) and the same in call experience.
I haven't taken the protector off yet simply looking for a fix. I know that there are the two sensors on the upper left corner. It is polished clean and the protector is crystal clear. Any thoughts or similar experience?
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bline007 said:
I put on best skin ever, skin and then when I made a call the phone wouldn't lite up to see the hang up button. So I took skin off tested call it worked with skin off. I then put screen protector by Lumii Ark (great screen protector) and the same in call experience.
I haven't taken the protector off yet simply looking for a fix. I know that there are the two sensors on the upper left corner. It is polished clean and the protector is crystal clear. Any thoughts or similar experience?
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Use a hole punch so it doesnt block the sensor
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ctowne said:
Use a hole punch so it doesnt block the sensor
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Yup, pretty much. Or you can use scissors
I tried scissors with the skin and ruined the skin. I appreciate both responses. Have either of you had to fix this with ur N4 I have had a lot of androids and never any issues like this with the sensor being covered by screen protector.
I'll consider the hole punch. But would have to buy another screen protector. Sigh
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bline007 said:
I tried scissors with the skin and ruined the skin. I appreciate both responses. Have either of you had to fix this with ur N4 I have had a lot of androids and never any issues like this with the sensor being covered by screen protector.
I'll consider the hole punch. But would have to buy another screen protector. Sigh
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If google would ship it to me already I'd be able to tell you :banghead:
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ctowne said:
If google would ship it to me already I'd be able to tell you :banghead:
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I just feel like there has to be another way. I Dont even own a hole punch lol
I'm just not gonna make any phone calls
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bline007 said:
I just feel like there has to be another way. I Dont even own a hole punch lol
I'm just not gonna make any phone calls
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Yeah i cant think of one at the moment. You dont need a protector anyways. Just treat her like a baby and you'll do fine.
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ctowne said:
Yeah i cant think of one at the moment. You dont need a protector anyways. Just treat her like a baby and you'll do fine.
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I'm gonna probably just cut it
Edit: I cut it with nail clippers to get a rounded effect.it actually looks OK and works now.
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Liberate yourself and go without the screen protector. I've used screen protectors on all my previous phones from the HTC Sensation, Galaxy SII, Galaxy SIII, and Galaxy Nexus.
When the Nexus 4 was announced I sold my SIII and picked up a Galaxy Nexus for relatively cheap. I decided that since the Galaxy Nexus was going to become my backup phone I'd go without a case or screen protector. Over the past 3 weeks of using the phone this way I've really grown to appreciate the phone "naked". Now I really could never go back to covering these beautiful phones with a case or screen protector again. I haven't been babying the phone like I normally would and it doesn't have a single scratch anywhere on it.
I'm really looking forward to using the Nexus 4 without any protection and enjoying it for what it is. Worst case, if I drop it and it gets damaged I'll shell out the ~$160 for a replacement from Google. I made enough profit from selling the SIII (which I put away just in case) to easily cover the cost of a replacement if necessary. For me, this is plenty peace of mind to enjoy the phone with no protection.
Just my $0.02.
Fair enough. I already bought a case I'll get first week of Dec. I have had the phone since the 18th so I know the awesome naked feeling u speak of.
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I want a flip to car that leaves the screen bare when open. I will just use the case when I think the phone needs added protection.
I do not really like anything that is on the touch screen but I may put a transparent shield on the back glass.
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Anyone have thoughts on this flip folder? http://www.rearthusa.com/google-nexus-4-ringke-discover-premium-leather-case
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Yes, mine came today.
Very good quality, good fit, very slim and real leather!
Best case IMHO
Phil
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philwaud said:
Yes, mine came today.
Very good quality, good fit, very slim and real leather!
Best case IMHO
Phil
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I just cant see myself using a flip case. It seems like it'll get in the way, but I like the idea of having your wallet combined with it,
Mine should be here soon. If you order do it on Amazon, they have a discount code in the description which will give you ten dollars off the price. I didn't see it till after I ordered it so check that out.
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Got one
I have had one for a couple of weeks now. I really like it. My cards are easy to pull out of the slots. The leather has broken in at the spine and it folds over great. It doesn't honestly get in the way of using the phone personally. My only complaint is it gets a little thick with some cards in it. I have 3 cards in it and I can hardly fit it in my pockets. Granted my pants pockets are on the slim fitting side. I usually just carry it around or put it in my jacket pocket. So far I am impressed with it, except it takes a little work to get it out of the case. I am always afraid I am going to scratch or chip that chrome ring around the front of the phone when I pull it out of the case.
Would you guys minds putting up some be pictures, thanks!
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Thanks for posting this. Noticed the Ringke Fusion after looking at it. $13.99 on Amazon!
Http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=121052475051&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=62963833727
Here is an alternative.
Here is the packaging. I can't get my phone out the slim case to take pictures man lol. I'm going to use my other phone though, here's one for now. I gave a detailed review another post called old book cases
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Waiting for the review brother
40$ . jeez
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I ordered today
I have looked but I can't find the back glass plate anywhere. Broke it in the first 10 min of having the phone. If anyone has a link to where I can find one it would be great. Thanks...
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I've seen it online for sale. Google it.
How did you manage to break it right after getting it?
I saw this link in a thread(s) in this 4rum, search those threads for further information.I Dont have any relationship with the website, so it's not PR or advertising.
http://www.etradesupply.com/lg/android-models/lg-nexus-4-e960-parts.html
It`s on Etradesupply. http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-lg-nexus-4-e960-battery-door.html
They're occasionally on ebay. I bought one for $13 shipped just in case.
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front glass broke
Jaxidian said:
They're occasionally on ebay. I bought one for $13 shipped just in case.
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Can the front glass be replaced? if you can share the link will be very helpful
thank you
scottx . said:
I've seen it online for sale. Google it.
How did you manage to break it right after getting it?
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Set it on the car trunk an it slid of to the pavement. I was sick over it
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Phone is cracked on front and back what're my options here?
send it in to LG for repair... i know when my screen cracked it cost $140 to repair, i'm unsure as to what the cost would be to repair the back as well.
alternatively you can buy the glass itself and replace it yourself but in my case it was cheaper to just have lg fix it.
silver456100 said:
Phone is cracked on front and back what're my options here?
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Buy a new phone?
Am I close? Maybe get virgin mobile and build your way back up to the nexus.
silver456100 said:
Phone is cracked on front and back what're my options here?
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When this happened to me I just bought another one that had the opposite damage. You could probably get away with a water damaged phone if the digitizer isn't sensitive to a little h2o.
Is that all that's damaged?
Pictures? Did you fall on it or something, I mean, 185 lbs, lol...
Picture or it didn't happen :thumbup:
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Lol yeah if 185lbs was dropped on it I feel like more than just glass was damaged.
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You can give it to a hobo to eat
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silver456100 said:
Phone is cracked on front and back what're my options here?
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get the front and back replaced rough estimate= 150+60=210 $ best of luck
well i took it in to get repaired.. the guy came out half way through the repair and said that they put a new screen in but that it wasn't responsive.. i'm thinking more than just the screen and back broke.. the guy said it was for sure their screen though.. he told me that they'd order a new one and have it done tomorrow.. hope it was actually a faulty screen...
Leave us an update. I got my pop corn nearby
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So I just took my phone out of it's case and noticed that the back glass was cracked. I read in one of the threads that apparently a back repair from Google is free? It's kind of hard to believe but does anyone know anything about it? If it's not free, how much would it be to have the back fixed? Thanks.
Its not free. You can find the back piece for about $60 online
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spaceman860 said:
Its not free. You can find the back piece for about $60 online
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Yeah I didn't think so :/ but is there anyway I could buy just the glass and change it? That's only $20. I don't want to pay $60 for a back lol.
realtalker said:
Yeah I didn't think so :/ but is there anyway I could buy just the glass and change it? That's only $20. I don't want to pay $60 for a back lol.
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There is a lot of post explaining this particular question in detail for simple and short no or at least it's very hard due to things actually being hooked up to the glass
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jonapunk said:
There is a lot of post explaining this particular question in detail for simple and short no or at least it's very hard due to things actually being hooked up to the glass
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Okay I guess I'll just get one of those carbon fiber stickers for now... Thanks for the info
Did you read the other threads on this? I would before settling for a cover or film
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