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[Q] OEM Shell/Faceplate?

Anyone have any idea where I can pick up an Original/OEM Motorola Defy Shell so I can swap out the white parts and use black?
Thanks!

i think you will have to wait a while because manufactures wont sell the full shell because it sugests they want you to open it up which they realy dont
ful shells normally come from non working phones that have been disassembled

I bought the black model. But the Chinese generally like the white model more and call it panda

That's hilarious I ended up buying a TPU case, and am waiting for it to arrive. Had to settle for a "crystal smoke" one. Surprised that no one's making a solid black tpu case!

Defy cases
I had looked at quite a few cases and did not like any of the cheap looking silicone skins.
The two cases that looked the best to me were the Otter Box Commuter Case and the Amzer Skin. Ultimately I went with the Otter Box and I really like it. Here are the links if anyone is interested.
http://www.amazon.com/Otterbox-Moto...sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=mobile&qid=1298829799&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Amzer-AMZ89382-Silicone-Jelly-Motorola/dp/B0043D2OFY/ref=pd_cp_cps_2

I have previously used the PDAir cases for my PDAs and they seem Ok but I'm up for a challange. My previous phones have lasted quite a while but even so.
Thanks for the links and info

[Q] Casing for Nexus 4

I was watching a lot of reviews about this phone.
TheVerge review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=herJmqIGOoM at 2:25, he says that it is a glass phone and he dropped the phone
from his kitched table.
And the back of the phone, near the camera got a crack.
I am buying this phone and also planning to buy a protective casing?
Do you have any recommendations? What kind of casing I should go with.
I have zero knowledge about this.

A TPU case is the one to go with in this case.

Capt said:
A TPU case is the one to go with in this case.
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I want something that looks cool and avaliable in Canada. I understand the cases will be avalible
few weeks after the release of the phone but any good companies.
Are any of you planning to go with a casing. I dont want to buy a case at all but the review scares me

I sold iPhone cases for awhile. It's going to come down to taste for more people than not, but if you want the most protection, the Griffin Survivor, the Lifeproof case and the Otterbox Defender were what I'd recommend (assuming all of those are made for the N4; the Otterbox will certainly be, but can't say for sure about the others). Another extremely protective option that isn't discussed much for whatever reason are cases that are also wallets; they tend to have a lot of padding, and at least then you've got something that serves double duty. Not all of them are well made of course, but some are. I have no idea who'll be making wallet cases for the Nexus 4, though; you'll have to just wait on that.
If you want something slimmer but still protective, the Speck CandyShell is a solid option; it has both rubber for shock absorption and hard plastic for stability & feel. And I'd guess it (or one of their similar products) will be made available for the Nexus 4, since they made a version of their (IMO quite handsome) Pixelskin HD for the Galaxy Nexus.

Best case for drops?

Just ordered the fiance and myself Nexus 4s. She has a tendency to drop phone every so often. Whats the best case to protect the Nexus 4? i dont think she will be worried about bulk seeing as she keeps her phone her purse. she seems to be interested in the wallet style cases. I just dont know how those would handle a drop....

For rugged ones most people like the:
Ballistic
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/lg-nexus-4-ballistic-shell-gel-sg-series-case
Sedio
http://www.seidioonline.com/seidio-LG-Nexus-4-s/8621.htm
Guardian
http://www.amazon.com/Ionic-GUARDIA...8&qid=1360956887&sr=8-9&keywords=nexus+4+case
Ebay ones?
http://www.auctiva.com/stores/viewstore2.aspx?id=1621556&page=home&search=nexus 4
And if none were of interest you can check out the master list lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968713
As for wallet ones, it will provide some protection but not too sure on impact, looks snug.

adamboyd83 said:
Just ordered the fiance and myself Nexus 4s. She has a tendency to drop phone every so often. Whats the best case to protect the Nexus 4? i dont think she will be worried about bulk seeing as she keeps her phone her purse. she seems to be interested in the wallet style cases. I just dont know how those would handle a drop....
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I Just got the Ballistic Shell Gel case for mine and it seems like a good product that would fair well in a drop. I am quite happy with fit and look and does not add huge bulk I would recommend it.

I have the ballistic case and I strongly recommend it. It even comes in black/pink in case she likes that color. It provides the best protection currently for the n4.my only piece of advice is to let hthe case air out for a few days before giving it to her since the rubber part has a strong rubber smell.
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recommend a case that does not compromise N4's good looks

Just bought a nexus 4 after google's price cut, can someone recommend me a case that offer a good protection without compromising the N4's looks?
Currently I am considering the ringke fusion.
Any other recommendations?

FinancialWar said:
Just bought a nexus 4 after google's price cut, can someone recommend me a case that offer a good protection without compromising the N4's looks?
Currently I am considering the ringke fusion.
Any other recommendations?
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I got the case you are considering but it has yet to arrive in the post which is annoying as i won't take my N4 outside without some sort of case.
Will let you know once i get it which should hopefully be later today or tomorrow.

There is no case that won't compromise its looks, simple as that. Even with the Ringke Fusion.. sure, you can see the back, but through plastic. And the rest is still TPU.. and in reality it doesn't look as flawless and nice as in the renders. There's always a compromise.
You could go for more minimalistic cases such as the quicksand ones. I'm currently using one of them and I really like its look and feel because it doesn't change it as much (I also have a diztronic tpu case which I'll only be using for when I expect rougher conditions, e.g. travel, hiking or whatever). But it comes at the cost of less protection for the device.
It's a matter of what you prioritize and what risks you're willing to take for better look and feel.

jpde said:
There is no case that won't compromise its looks, simple as that. Even with the Ringke Fusion.. sure, you can see the back, but through plastic. And the rest is still TPU.. and in reality it doesn't look as flawless and nice as in the renders. There's always a compromise.
You could go for more minimalistic cases such as the quicksand ones. I'm currently using one of them and I really like its look and feel because it doesn't change it as much (I also have a diztronic tpu case which I'll only be using for when I expect rougher conditions, e.g. travel, hiking or whatever). But it comes at the cost of less protection for the device.
It's a matter of what you prioritize and what risks you're willing to take for better look and feel.
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Could you post a link to the one you are using?
Enviado desde mi Nexus 4 usando Tapatalk 4

http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10001933/1138601-protective-pc-matte-case-for-lg-nexus-4
If you're concerned about shipping time, there should be lots of other places to buy them. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030443 this is another thread on that kind of case.. I'd expect them all to be pretty much if not exactly the same

jpde said:
http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10001933/1138601-protective-pc-matte-case-for-lg-nexus-4
If you're concerned about shipping time, there should be lots of other places to buy them. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030443 this is another thread on that kind of case.. I'd expect them all to be pretty much if not exactly the same
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that is one ugly cheap case...

It's certainly cheap, but I much prefer it to my diztronic tpu case (http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_76&products_id=303). The material feels very nice and not plastic-y (a bit like jeans, I'd say) and it hardly adds any bulk, which tpu cases do. I also really dislike the shiny border around the edge most tpu cases have, cause that does look pretty cheap.
I personally ordered it cause I was looking for a different case and this one seemed like a very low-risk option, and I ended up liking it a lot. Your mileage may vary, obviously.

FinancialWar said:
that is one ugly cheap case...
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I had a similar type case on my nexus for a few months and it was great. Had a really great feel to it and it actually looks pretty darn sharp when it's on the phone. Doesn't look cheap at all. :good:

thanks, but I think I'll stick with the Ringke Fusion case. I like the clear back.

U can't go wrong with the oem bumper. It offers protection on all edges and prevents both front and back from laying directly on surfaces. I've had it on my white N4 since purchase and i don't have a scratch. Not to mention I am constantly subject to compliments and questions peeked by its sexy appearance.
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I am always partial to the Ringke slim cases. I've had them on my last few phones
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thanks, but I think I'll stick with the Ringke Fusion case. I like the clear back.
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I personally would go with bumper case and maybe add a screen protector on both sides (something like Ghost Armor or Zagg or dBrand skin if you want to go a bit more expensive, OR just get something like XtremeGuard for the back for a cheap alternative - XtremeGuard costs me about $2 for front and back :laugh: )

tardwes Marjolaine
For me and is what I use.
I reallu glad with bumper case from poetic.
Your phone keep with the original look protected, if you want a litle more prtection 2 skins one on the back and other on the front.

Box Wave Bamboo case! Only case I have kept on a phone longer than a week! Now going for two months.
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Ringke Slim or Poetic Pallete case.
Hands down two best slim cases. (My opinion lol)

mynigman said:
U can't go wrong with the oem bumper. It offers protection on all edges and prevents both front and back from laying directly on surfaces. I've had it on my white N4 since purchase and i don't have a scratch. Not to mention I am constantly subject to compliments and questions peeked by its sexy appearance.
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Ditto. Unless you're extraordinarily clumsy, the OEM bumper should provide plenty of protection. I've had my Nexus 4 with bumper since December of last year and it has survived many drops. It's even survived a drop onto concrete, complete with a few bounces, with no scratch. The crack that my Nexus 4 has came from when I took the case off momentarily and then it dropped about a foot and a half onto the soft part of an open binder. >_<

OEM bumper + front and back clear skins. Everything else is hideous.

Currently using the Incipio Feather, but I have to admit that the N4 pretty much only looks good caseless.
Tried the official bumper, but it just didn't stick either.

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OEM bumper + front and back clear skins. Everything else is hideous.
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Exactly. Coming from a person who has never liked or had cases on their devices - I just got the OEM bumper in the mail yesterday, and I'm stunned at how good it looks. It actually makes the phone look nicer with the aluminium accents, and protects it rather well.

What do you suggest?
Alright so I'm a little late to the Nexus 4 party, but after much delay, I finally decided to upgrade from my archaic Vibrant and order a shiny new N4. Although it hasn't come in just yet, I was interested to know what cases you guys might suggest. You see here's my dilemma... I know for a fact that the Ringke Slim and other like cases are a major no-no for me. They offer too little protection and from what I've heard, leave the very top and bottom of the device exposed. I would get the OEM bumper as it's very attractive, but I've read many, many, many reviews that note its fragility--specifically around the USB port, which apparently is prone to cracking. I'm also considering the Ringke Fusion as it seems to be a popular choice, or the possibility of going with a wallet style case, as I won't need a screen protector then.
However I'm very torn, as there are so many options and so many drawbacks...
What do you guys think? Is the OEM bumper really all that fragile? Does it break as a result of removing the phone from it or does it crack completely on its own? Should I not even consider the OEM bumper case and go with something much more durable (i.e. the Ringke Fusion, wallet case)? Should I just go naked!?!? (referring to the phone of course )
Thanks in advance! Looking forward to hearing some feedback!

Cases for Umidigi Z Pro

Which cases are available at the moment? I think Umi Z cases fit?
Is there a 360° protection case with extra space in corners?

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Which cases are available at the moment? I think Umi Z cases fit?
Is there a 360° protection case with extra space in corners?
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As far as I know, yes. Most sellers on Aliexpress indicate "for z/z pro".
Physical dimensions are similar AFAIK.

I use an apple 7+ case, cut the side for vol,power and top for headphone and fits fine, lots more choice just check 1st

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Which cases are available at the moment? I think Umi Z cases fit?
Is there a 360° protection case with extra space in corners?
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Update.. just received the flip case. It provides all round protection on the edges.
The retail box on the "Z" case indicates for both Z Z Pro...
Pictures of the flip case attached.
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Unfortunately, the flip case came without the outside sleeve of the box. But I have seen somewhere that the label also says for Z/Z Pro.
I'm still waiting for my Z Pro to arrive. I don't own a Z currently but am sure they'll both fit the case.

Ebay has some cases.
I bought the case from ebay, you can search using this Hard Plastic Back Case For Umi Z/Umi Umidigi Z Pro Phone Protective Cover
It is pretty decent and slim.

This is one of the case, I'm using. Bought from Aliexpress, you should be able to buy from eBay as well.
It makes the phone look cooler but not much of a protection.

Has anyone found a rugged rubber style bumper case for the Z/Z Pro yet? I bought several cases and they are all rubbish at providing screen protection from a fall. I'm ideally looking for something like this which I used for 2 years on my OnePlus One. It has a nice rubber feel providing excellent grip and it has a raised bumper surround which protects the screen when the phone is placed screen down as well as providing solid shock absorption on all corners should the phone fall.
I really want to find something which will actually protect my new Z Pro!!

I've been searching as well. My conclusion is zilch.. Nothing will fit what you require. If only someone can design a bumper case that sits on the top edge of the unibody case, I doubt it would be effective given that slight amount of contact.
I would be happy to know too if anyone found that "perfect" bumper case.
Alternative I can think of now is to cut away the front of the S cover and use that bumper case. It's slightly better than the usual bumper case.
Just my opinion.
Cheers to all!

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I've been searching as well. My conclusion is zilch.. Nothing will fit what you require. If only someone can design a bumper case that sits on the top edge of the unibody case, I doubt it would be effective given that slight amount of contact.
I would be happy to know too if anyone found that "perfect" bumper case.
Alternative I can think of now is to cut away the front of the S cover and use that bumper case. It's slightly better than the usual bumper case.
Just my opinion.
Cheers to all!
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Having searched all the usual online stores (AliExpress, GeekBuying, Banggood etc) as well as eBay and Amazon I decided to try this iPhone 7 Plus case from Tudia which with some slight adaptation may do the job. I'll need to punch a hole on the top edge for the headphone jack (I plan to use a hole punch designed to make holes in leather belts) and I'll also need to trim/create space for the volume and power buttons which I plan to use a pinchers and/or a scalpel to shape and some sand paper to smooth out the finish.
That's the plan anyway!!!

BenEadir said:
Having searched all the usual online stores (AliExpress, GeekBuying, Banggood etc) as well as eBay and Amazon I decided to try this iPhone 7 Plus case from Tudia which with some slight adaptation may do the job. I'll need to punch a hole on the top edge for the headphone jack (I plan to use a hole punch designed to make holes in leather belts) and I'll also need to trim/create space for the volume and power buttons which I plan to use a pinchers and/or a scalpel to shape and some sand paper to smooth out the finish.
That's the plan anyway!!!
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Yeah.. I've come across others who mentioned they can modify the 7+ to accommodate the Umidigi.
All the best mate!

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Yeah.. I've come across others who mentioned they can modify the 7+ to accommodate the Umidigi.
All the best mate!
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Just FYI my plan didn't work out as the 7+ case is too loose on the Z to give me confidence to use it everyday so I've donated it to a friend who has a 7+.
Anyone know of a rugged 7+ case which is a nice tight fit for the Z?

BenEadir said:
Just FYI my plan didn't work out as the 7+ case is too loose on the Z to give me confidence to use it everyday so I've donated it to a friend who has a 7+.
Anyone know of a rugged 7+ case which is a nice tight fit for the Z?
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If the result is that the case is a loose fit on the Z Pro, unlikely you can find anything to suit your bill.
Personally, I think the internal dimensions are crucial for a good fit.

Looks like Vodaphone Smart 6 phone is same size and layout at the Z , cases appear to fit fine without any modification ..

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Looks like Vodaphone Smart 6 phone is same size and layout at the Z , cases appear to fit fine without any modification ..
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That's a good find. Not sure if easily available.

Plenty on ebay

cheers for the case heads up I'll get one ordered asap

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Looks like Vodaphone Smart 6 phone is same size and layout at the Z , cases appear to fit fine without any modification ..
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Can you send a pic??