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How to avoid cracks?

I just ordered a Nexus 4 a few hours ago. I was stuck between it and a Note 2 but in the end I went for the Nexus 4 and I'm hoping that I made the right choice.
The main thing I'm worried about is it cracking; apparently, some people have had the back of the phone crack without it being dropped. What would be my best bet to prevent said cracking? I imagine a full case would be best though I'd rather not have to use one if possible. Would a back screen protector prevent cracking (not from drops of course, but from normal use) or would I need a bumper as well?

Be careful and avoid any rapid changes in temperature. I am not going to case my phone, maybe the bumper at the most to prevent slippage, even non-strengthened glass is pretty tough. But yeah; don't be scorching your device with benchmarks and then set it down on a cold marble surface, juggling it, or setting it down on uneven surfaces and you should be set.

Not dropping it or bump it into anything (in your hand, pocket) and you'll be fine. Oh, and don't put it on the armrest of the couch.
The bumper can give you a extra safety boost.

I wish I was in a position to test this but in my mind something like the invisishield stuck on the glass should make it more resilient but I have no evidence other than my own logical though
That being that if you do place your phone down on anything slightly uneven the glass is having a concentrated pressure through a point in the glass. Thus it cracks at that point.
By applying an additional layer over the glass, as long as the phone isn't thrust into a single point of impact, simply laying the phone on an uneven surface the pressure would be spread over the surface more evenly.
A bit like if you try slapping your leg. It hurts. Now place your other hand on your leg and slap your hand on your leg. You still feel it and your other hand is in contact with your leg so the force should still transfer through but its actually much less.
Now someone would have to test this and find out at what thickness a film would have to be to have similar properties of protection but it should be possible. Well in my head anyway
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

That's a good point. I also realized that keeping a transparent screen guard on the back glass makes it less slippery and less likely to slide off surfaces
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In-pocket flexing was an issue from one crack I read about. Be careful not to sit on the little bugger, or put it in your effing skinny jean pockets and do gymnastics.

I've been thinking that putting some small rubber feet on the back glass would help prevent it come in contact with surfaces. I do have a bumper case incoming which should prevent that problem anyway but I don't know when it will even arrive lol.
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Even though I love the phone without the case cause it looks great, but I wouldn't use it without a case for too long. I have bought front and rear protectors for xtremeguard and I bought me a clear TPU case for now. I do want the bumper case but that thing is impossible to get for now.

Guide to screen protector application

This was for my Touchpad cover review and how-to, but this may be useful for cleanly placing screen protector on your device too. If you're trying to place screen on phone and not large tablet, just use 2 tapes for hinge not 4, and make it shorter strips of tape. This is with screen protector type that is sheet with cover on each side to protect it till it's ready to be used.
Here is what I did to place it on very cleanly.
Prep before steps 1-4: Get one screen protector, lint-free pad, paper card from package, and clear tape roll and brown tape. Also grab scissor. I used electric tape in place of brown paper and it worked too. If you have to use restroom as dust-free area by showering, also grab plastic bag to protect your tablet from steam.
(This steps is before you bathe if you decide to do it this way)
1) Pick a nearly dust-free area.
2) Remove case if any, then clean tablet screen - at this stage it do not have to be perfect but there should be zero oily sheen but little dust is fine. Leave case out till completed all steps.
3) Grab screen protector and align it on tablet, but DO NOT REMOVE any covers on it. Tape it on one long side with in least 4 brown tapes so it will be able to act as "door". It should be able to flip up and down without getting misaligned. Yes, it means you will have tape on touchpad itself. Be generous and use 3 inches each point on one side. Two inches on screen and in least one inch overshoot and tape on touchpad. So it will not loosen and cause misalignment. You can clean tablet after you're finished anyway.
4) Put 2 "handles" on other side corners by partially folded over tapes. It should not stick to tablet at all. This is so you can easily lift it again without actually touching cover at all.
(If you went for steaming room to get rid of dust, first put tablet in plastic bag, seal it so steam cannot get in, then bathe. Have fun bathing. Do not open restroom door and turn on vent till completed.)
Prep before next steps: Make 3 or 4 segments of clear tape for use as dust remover. Tape it to something so most is hanging off edge.
(if bath method, take tablet out of plastic bag)
5) Now this is when you want perfection. Lift screen like door upwards, use close light and lint-free cloth to really clean the screen on touchpad itself. Wipe the bottom sheet of screen protector, wait while tiny amount from that settles on touchpad, then wipe touchpad again, seeking perfection.
6) Now, with very clean touchpad, hold on one of handles as you peel off the bottom sheet off the screen protector.
Never, at any point, touch the screen protector bottom or edges! This is likely cause your screen protector to get dust/oil from fingers!
7) Carefully lower cover on touchpad, use both handles. You should try to avoid creating any bubbles. There is 2 kinds, ones caused by uneven landing and other by dust. Dust ones is usually smaller. You can lift it up again using tape handles and use one of clear tapes to pick up dust off screen or cover sheet. Clear tape is much stronger stick so it will grab dust even off cover sticky side.
You should have cover on completely, and it should be mostly air-free. Don't remove top cover yet, you will need it to protect cover from paper card and your fingers as you rub near center air bubbles out. Rub cover under tapes that's acting as hinges outward so there is less air bubbles hiding under it.
9) Carefully peel the "hinges" tapes from tablet but not the cover side, leave tapes there.
10) Finally remove the front protective sheet from cover, taking tapes off with it.
(if you are in restroom after bathing, you can now leave, taking stuff with you to more comfortable area)
11) Carefully push any remaining air bubbles out to edge using fingers (not nails) only. If it is dust type it is basically too late since you have no safe dust/dirt free way to lift screen again. But luckily you can get rid of nearly all air out of it by rubbing air bubbles to edge from few different directions, leaving pretty much nothing but dust speck there. My tablet had 2 of those and it is pretty much invisible.
12) Finally clean the touchpad tape dirt off it, then when touchpad is clean again, place it back in case again, if any.
Enjoy the nearly perfectly placed screen protector on touchpad!

A couple tips, I do these often and it helps a lot if you invest in a can of compressed air and use that to ensure there is no dust or lint laying on the top of the screen. Another biggie is using some type of solution to assist with applying the screen neatly and preventing air bubbles. Zagg shields usually come with the solution or get some of those screen cleaner solutions and use it generously. These aqueous solutions are not conductive and it wont harm the inner electronics of your device. When you're pushing out the liquid use something thin like a credit card and use long streaks. My screen installations come out perfect and using techniques make the installation easier and less stressful.
All in all good guide.

Nice help...will try it.....

Thanks, 0xc0000142. I started with premise of not buying anything special because I didn't. Thanks for tips though. Didn't know there was some solution too.

Use of screen protector
many more benefits use screen protector in your device
Screen Protector is like a mirror that prevents your device from getting scratched.
Once the screen is activated, screen contents appear like normal.
Soft cleaning cloth - to remove dust or debris from your screen before applying the Screen Protector.
Thanks

screen protector

Does any one if there is a front and back screen protector for yotaphone 2.also are the invisible shield any good

The few screen protectors I tested (on my wife's Yotaphone 2) were not very convincing (cut to close to the actual device borders, so would eventually get lifted a bit and bubbles would appear), I prefer the bumper.
Didn't find any protector on the market for the back cover. The only one I ordered were not delivered, the maker explained that they stopped shipping them because they didn't stick properly. Might be because the back is slightly curved and/or because the back coating is slightly grainy (not polished/shiny). And indeed it's scratch-prone, even if small scratches aren't a big deal-breaker for me...
Hope this helps!

adamo86 said:
Does any one if there is a front and back screen protector for yotaphone 2.also are the invisible shield any good
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I've recently bought a set of screen protectors (front & back) which I'm happy with so far. Don't know if it's OK to name brands, but I wouldn't know how to otherwise describe them: I got them from ace-case dot co dot uk. Their site doesn't list YotaPhone2, but they have a set for it. You can find them on eBay too. (I'm not in any way affiliated with them, except for being a customer).
With the limitation of only using them for 2 days, I'll review them here:
Included in the front+back set:
- Front sheet
- Back sheet
- squeegee
- microfiber cloth
Size
The size as delivered was not perfect for neither the front or back sheet (end of may 2015, size may have improved in the meantime). I had to trim them a bit with scissors to prevent it from extending to/beyond the edge of the screen (and thus coming loose easily). For the front I had to slightly trim two corners, for the back I had to trim about 1mm off the bottom.
Material
It's flexible plastic (FWIW: they claim self-healing and use the term 'military grade'). Not sure if it's PVC, but for an impression: it feels similar to the translucent material of the valve of an inflatable swimming band
The protectors are very clear (largely invisible, no perceivable change in color or darkening) with a shiny (and reflective) finish. The material is soft to the touch (you could probably make a mark in it with a fingernail), and it provides excellent grip.
Applying
There's a good instruction on their site, basically apply by wetting the sheet in water with a slight drop of mild soap, then sliding into place. Since it's flexible it will easily follow the curves of the back too. It's fairly easy to get rid of most bubbles, any remaining bubbles disappear after a few days. There's some glue on the back of the sheets, it sticks nicely to the back too.
Pro's
- Improves grip tremendously, especially compared to the original smooth and slippery backside, won't slip out of your hands
- clear: does not limit visibility (not counting glare here, only translucency).
- The sharpness and contrast of the backside seems to actually improve a bit, you can see individual pixels better with the protector applied.
- Applies pretty easily and cleanly, all bubbles seem to disappear (unless there's something underneath like a dust particle)
Con's
- Shiny material on the back looks a bit less classy to my taste than the original matte finish. There's nothing wrong with the material itself though, looks OK.
- you lose the feeling of the silky smooth matte backside surface
- size is a bit off: you need to trim to size manually
Tips:
- If a sheet doesn't seem to stick well, verify that you received the right material. It should be slightly sticky on the backside. (I accidentally received one sheet of wrong type of plastic, rigid and without glue, wouldn't stick to the back. They promptly sent me a replacement.)
- They recommend using the plastic squeegee to remove bubbles, I fear that using it directly may actually harm/scratch the protector. I wrapped my squeegee in the supplied microfiber cloth first.
- apply in the bathroom/shower after running the hot water for some time: removes most dust from the air.

Yes that's where I bought mine I got an extra one free of charge after explaining they are not the right fit

Rrreutel said:
I've recently bought a set of screen protectors (front & back) which I'm happy with so far. Don't know if it's OK to name brands, but I wouldn't know how to otherwise describe them: I got them from ace-case dot co dot uk. Their site doesn't list YotaPhone2, but they have a set for it. You can find them on eBay too. (I'm not in any way affiliated with them, except for being a customer).
With the limitation of only using them for 2 days, I'll review them here:
Included in the front+back set:
- Front sheet
- Back sheet
- squeegee
- microfiber cloth
Size
The size as delivered was not perfect for neither the front or back sheet (end of may 2015, size may have improved in the meantime). I had to trim them a bit with scissors to prevent it from extending to/beyond the edge of the screen (and thus coming loose easily). For the front I had to slightly trim two corners, for the back I had to trim about 1mm off the bottom.
Material
It's flexible plastic (FWIW: they claim self-healing and use the term 'military grade'). Not sure if it's PVC, but for an impression: it feels similar to the translucent material of the valve of an inflatable swimming band
The protectors are very clear (largely invisible, no perceivable change in color or darkening) with a shiny (and reflective) finish. The material is soft to the touch (you could probably make a mark in it with a fingernail), and it provides excellent grip.
Applying
There's a good instruction on their site, basically apply by wetting the sheet in water with a slight drop of mild soap, then sliding into place. Since it's flexible it will easily follow the curves of the back too. It's fairly easy to get rid of most bubbles, any remaining bubbles disappear after a few days. There's some glue on the back of the sheets, it sticks nicely to the back too.
Pro's
- Improves grip tremendously, especially compared to the original smooth and slippery backside, won't slip out of your hands
- clear: does not limit visibility (not counting glare here, only translucency).
- The sharpness and contrast of the backside seems to actually improve a bit, you can see individual pixels better with the protector applied.
- Applies pretty easily and cleanly, all bubbles seem to disappear (unless there's something underneath like a dust particle)
Con's
- Shiny material on the back looks a bit less classy to my taste than the original matte finish. There's nothing wrong with the material itself though, looks OK.
- you lose the feeling of the silky smooth matte backside surface
- size is a bit off: you need to trim to size manually
Tips:
- If a sheet doesn't seem to stick well, verify that you received the right material. It should be slightly sticky on the backside. (I accidentally received one sheet of wrong type of plastic, rigid and without glue, wouldn't stick to the back. They promptly sent me a replacement.)
- They recommend using the plastic squeegee to remove bubbles, I fear that using it directly may actually harm/scratch the protector. I wrapped my squeegee in the supplied microfiber cloth first.
- apply in the bathroom/shower after running the hot water for some time: removes most dust from the air.
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Bought the same one and just applied on the back trimming the bottom of the film. Will see tomorrow the result! it seems really different from common plastic films, I think the ace-case is the only producer of this type of screen protectors for our Yotaphone2.

Yotafone 2 protection
I bought this for the front https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Tem...id=72df799d-3f68-4d2f-8179-569b52b18899&tpp=1
This for the back https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Liq...44.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.298.nZRaCS
And a Bumper case http://www.ebay.com/itm/381866594315?var=650858687459
I carry it in this http://www.ebay.com/itm/262346608956
This site has most accessories including good prices and ratings but I'm fussy so I bought everything separately including a new Yotaphone 2 with the Snapdragon 801 from Everbuying.
email only offer @$120.99 + $5 DHL was too good to pass up.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2pc...id=72df799d-3f68-4d2f-8179-569b52b18899&tpp=1

Employee edition Turbo be careful with the red trim :(

Ok so I have unfortunately found out that the red trim around the front chips REALLY easy. I am very careful with m y phones. I haven't used a case on my last several phones and they all still look new. But I have a couple of small chips in the red trim and I have no idea how they got there. It hasn't been dropped or anything.

I have the metalized carbon fiber back and I have found the paint chips really easy, especially on the corners. I also got a ridge in one of the corners from a slight drop from my windshield mount to the car floor. I think it hit part of the driver's seat frame or something. Not really happy.
I now have it in an Encased case. It is a light-weight case/holster combo that provides decent protection to the back and sides without adding much bulk. The screen is also protected when in the holster.

PittAussie said:
I have the metalized carbon fiber back and I have found the paint chips really easy, especially on the corners. I also got a ridge in one of the corners from a slight drop from my windshield mount to the car floor. I think it hit part of the driver's seat frame or something. Not really happy.
I now have it in an Encased case. It is a light-weight case/holster combo that provides decent protection to the back and sides without adding much bulk. The screen is also protected when in the holster.
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Thanks I'll check out that brand. All the other ones I've seen for this phone are really bulky.

honestly, i want to figure out how to safely remove the red paint from my bezel. well, without removing it from the speaker grille.

Help me choose case

I am looking at a few designs but not sure which ones offer the best protection. Some of my lists are:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01HHAPIZC/ref=twister_B01MG8YWJ8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/152202213435?var=451393076924
Was even looking at flip cases
https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B01EHP3STS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.ca/KaiTeLin-Asus-Zenfone-ZE552KL-Case/dp/B01KU3NZ58
Altough the problem with flip cases I might have is that once open, they protrude beyond the width of the phone, since the hinge is lined with the back side. So it makes it awkward to hold.
So do you guys have any opinions or experiences with any of these? Are you recommending any other? I'm inclined to get the Nillkin. Looks very similar to the Ringke case, but at almost a 1/3 of the price. My main objective with the cases would be very good corner protection, since if dropped, phones tend to land on the corners and a rised enough lip that it will prevent scratches on the screen when placed face down or scratches on the camera, since it does protrude outwards, when placed on it's back. Only problem with non flip cases is that the screen tends to get scratched as you keep the phone in the pocket.
As a reference, I had the Ionic Guardian case for my Nexus 4 and it protected the device really well. Loved the extra material at corners.
https://www.amazon.ca/Ionic-GUARDIAN-Armor-Nexus-Black/dp/B00A06Z41E

http://www.lazada.co.id/calandiva-s...transaction_id=102652ab51bc113472d447cebc3f52
This case offers really good protection with extra inner fins inside act as shock absorber, even protruding camera is nicely covered. The thing is it tends to get yellowish after some time. If you somehow manage to get the grey one nearby your location, it'll be a decent choice.

I first went with Nillkin sparkle flip cover https://www.nillkin-case.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=4911 . It is functional, the Asus Cover app works fine, it offers decent protection for back and sides but it doesn't cover the upper and lower sides leaving them vulnerable. The material on the back is hard plastic. It is very hard to remove the phone from the case and it even scratched the paint on the upper left corner while doing so. The reasons I abandoned it is because it's not very comfortable to use, you can't hang a call while flip is closed, it's too sparkly in some lighting conditions. The black one is actually a shade of gray and It gets all kinds of marks on it without actually being scratched. The flip is too rigid and it tends to close automatically or refuse to close depending on what you did last. The materials look cheap and it can't even be described as "leather imitation". The leather version looks better though. I still keep it for the sake of diversity but now I'm using http://nillkin.org/smartphones-acce...ssories/nillkin-asus-zenfone-3-ze520kl-nature . It's far more practical and also offers decent protection without making the phone look a lot bulkier. I also installed a Nillkin tempered glass screen protector and I guess that's all the protection I need without sacrificing the aesthetics too much.