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Bumper nexus 4 from ebay

Hey men I want to understand if this product is good for the price and if the seller has enough reputation.... What do u think?
http://www.ebay.it/itm/BUMPER-NEXUS-4-ENVIOS-DESDE-ESPANA-/221201045921
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Its a cheap knock off, I'd bought one and not only did my phone feel huge the case would make a squeak whenever I'd pick it up due to not sitting flush with the phone body, not sure how but the plastic band cracked in the middle of charging port within a day or two also. I'd since coughed up the ~27 bucks for an original one, its far better built and contours to the phone so no annoying little squeaks whenever I grab my phone, and the phone doesn't feel like its gotten any bigger.

I got a knock off (for $10 off Amazon, IIRC) and I have no complaints. Can't say much about that particular one thou.

[Q] Oleophobic Coating doesn't last :(

I've only had my Nexus 4 just over a week & now noticed the Oleophobic Coating is starting to wear in the middle of the screen were it's been rubbing in my pocket.
Past phones i had with this coating has never had this problem upto a year after purchase.
I'm not really keen on screen protectors, but it looks like the Nexus 4 needs one just to protect the coating.
Im now considering RMA it, and the next Nexus i get stick a screen protector on right out of the box.
So has anybody else suffered this problem were the coating starting to come away?

ixon2001 said:
I've only had my Nexus 4 just over a week & now noticed the Oleophobic Coating is starting to wear in the middle of the screen were it's been rubbing in my pocket.
Past phones i had with this coating has never had this problem upto a year after purchase.
I'm not really keen on screen protectors, but it looks like the Nexus 4 needs one just to protect the coating.
Im now considering RMA it, and the next Nexus i get stick a screen protector on right out of the box.
So has anybody else suffered this problem were the coating starting to come away?
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I have mine now for about 4 months, i use no screen protector and no wear off noticable anywhere on the screen.

AW: [Q] Oleophobic Coating doesn't last :(
Have mine since January. Still has its coating and I never use a screen protector.
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it should last between 4-6 months, it will wear alot faster rubbing on materials or if you clean the screen often, you can buy those drops to restore a coat ontop.

I was wondering, what do you guys think? I just got mine and I've left the factory cover on for now. Do you think this is a problem and I should invest in protectors, or should I just use it? Where could i purchase these drops your talking about?
-Thanks

You could replace it.........Ifixit

Behemyth said:
I was wondering, what do you guys think? I just got mine and I've left the factory cover on for now. Do you think this is a problem and I should invest in protectors, or should I just use it? Where could i purchase these drops your talking about?
-Thanks
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I put them on all my phones then end up taking them off the re ordering a new set.
Extreme guard has a 75 percent off and free shipping cost 2.50 just go to their website and put 75off(not positive this the right to one check the accessories threads if that code doesn't work) In the coupon field about a week later I got it in the mail ordered just about a week ago
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Behemyth said:
I was wondering, what do you guys think? I just got mine and I've left the factory cover on for now. Do you think this is a problem and I should invest in protectors, or should I just use it? Where could i purchase these drops your talking about?
-Thanks
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Just use a screen protector. It's fairly cheap. You can get one xtremeguard screen protector for $1 with free shipping in the U.S with promo code 80off.
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scream4cheese said:
Just a screen protector. It's fairly cheap. You can get one xtremeguard screen protector for $1 with free shipping in the U.S with the promo code 80off.
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Didn't know about that code damn
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scream4cheese said:
Just a screen protector. It's fairly cheap. You can get one xtremeguard screen protector for $1 with free shipping in the U.S with the promo code 80off.
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Dude thanks for posting I picked up one for my new nexus4 and my old GNex for the wife. Total cost $2 for just the front screen on both. Somehow she scratched the screen on her sgs1 and I cringed handing over my trusty mint GNex.
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I'm glad I helped.
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Wear off in 4-6 months. That can't be right!
That's like selling a product meant to not last and just throw away
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myturbo1 said:
Wear off in 4-6 months. That can't be right!
That's like selling a product meant to not last and just throw away
Sent from my Nexus 4
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That isn`t right Had mine for 4 months now and nothing of the oleophobic layer is wearing off anywhere.

I don't think I have had a phone it had ever worn off.. Heck I still have phones all the way from about 5 years ago.
If it's wearing off I would contact Google about the defect
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It seems a few others have suffered the same problem as me with the coating starting to rub off in places.
I remember iphones & ipads suffered the same problem to, not sure if it still effects the iphone 5
In the past I've had GS1, HTC Sensation, GS2 & GS3 none of these ever had a problem with the coating wearing, also have a Nokia Lumia 800 & same goes for this coating still just as good as the day i bought it.
Maybe it's somekind of manufacturing fault with a few Nexus 4's, were they not applied the coating properly.... who knows.
Eitherway think next week I'm gonna return it, and the next one i get hopefully without any other problems i'm going to put a screen protector on it right out of the box.

Em. How do you know it's wearing off?

ixon2001 said:
It seems a few others have suffered the same problem as me with the coating starting to rub off in places.
I remember iphones & ipads suffered the same problem to, not sure if it still effects the iphone 5
In the past I've had GS1, HTC Sensation, GS2 & GS3 none of these ever had a problem with the coating wearing, also have a Nokia Lumia 800 & same goes for this coating still just as good as the day i bought it.
Maybe it's somekind of manufacturing fault with a few Nexus 4's, were they not applied the coating properly.... who knows.
Eitherway think next week I'm gonna return it, and the next one i get hopefully without any other problems i'm going to put a screen protector on it right out of the box.
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I had it rub off of my gnex after a month and my n4 after 2. Oh well.
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[Q] Jumped ship form iphone 5 to note 3

Hi there,
I just bought the note 3 for verizon from Amazon and I get it tomorrow. I have some questions. I did search and I didn't see these answered.
With the phone being bigger I thought about getting a wallet case for the note 3. Does anyone have any recommendations on one that maybe you use now? I want a wallet case with kickstand but those aren't made for some unknown crazy reason. A wallet case with a kickstand would be awesome. The idea is to replace my wallet to free up room in my pocket to fit this phone heh.
Do you recommend a screen protector for the note 3? The iphone 5 uses gorilla glass and you don't really need one.
I'm pretty nervous as my experience with android was with 2.x and it was very painful. I'm hoping 4.4 is a lot better. I am pretty excited about the larger display. It'll be nice to actually see things again and browse the web without having suffer whiplash because i'm leaning over so far to see what I'm reading.
How would you rate 4.4 kitkat verses 2.x gingerbread for example?

Wallet cases mostly don't need kickstands - many of them simply fold into a triangle shape that puts the phone on an angle. Samsung phones have used gorilla glass for several years - but I'd still get a protector. I don't know if I'd bother with the glass ones - I bought a plastic clearview for mine. I also have a genuine leather wallet case with 3 x card pockets and a large cash pocket. Leaves room for the S-Pen socket and protects it all nicely.

Ahh true I've been looking and I saw some that fold. What wallet case brand do you have? There are so many I have no idea what to get. I'm looking at amazon and there are literally pages upon pages upon pages of different brands. They generally look the same but which ones are the real authentic ones that don't fall apart in 2 weeks?
Any recommendation for a screen protector? I use to know what brands to get but I've been out of the loop for awhile. I thought about just getting the verizon one and have them put it on for me since I would suck at doing it.
Oh warranty. What are your thoughts on buying a warranty with it? I thought about getting the trade square warranty from amazon.
Sorry I have lots of questions I guess. :cyclops:
Journyman16 said:
Wallet cases mostly don't need kickstands - many of them simply fold into a triangle shape that puts the phone on an angle. Samsung phones have used gorilla glass for several years - but I'd still get a protector. I don't know if I'd bother with the glass ones - I bought a plastic clearview for mine. I also have a genuine leather wallet case with 3 x card pockets and a large cash pocket. Leaves room for the S-Pen socket and protects it all nicely.
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I'd go for a tempered glass screen protector since plastic might hinder the Spen. Some popular brands are iloome and mime.

pragmatous said:
Ahh true I've been looking and I saw some that fold. What wallet case brand do you have? There are so many I have no idea what to get. I'm looking at amazon and there are literally pages upon pages upon pages of different brands. They generally look the same but which ones are the real authentic ones that don't fall apart in 2 weeks?
Any recommendation for a screen protector? I use to know what brands to get but I've been out of the loop for awhile. I thought about just getting the verizon one and have them put it on for me since I would suck at doing it.
Oh warranty. What are your thoughts on buying a warranty with it? I thought about getting the trade square warranty from amazon.
Sorry I have lots of questions I guess. :cyclops:
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Get the Nillkin tempered glass screen protector. I bought my note3 frkm amazon without insuramce and warranty because it is the international version.

Good to hear there is still hope for some iPhone users
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nillkin tempered glass:
http://www.amazon.com/Nilkin-Nillki...8884953&sr=8-6&keywords=note+3+tempered+glass
Powerbot Qi receiver:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HFTM05M/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
DT900 (Nokia) Qi pad
You have to look because they sell for $15 to $20 when on sale and they are good, they have 3 coils. I have three of these and use them for S3, S4, and Note 3 without problem.

I got my note 3 today. Man I'm so lost lol. I use to be able to navigate android so easily.
How do I update my note from jellybean to kitkat? I do the software update and it says it's up to date. I should google that I guess.
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Good to hear there is still hope for some iPhone users
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pragmatous said:
I got my note 3 today. Man I'm so lost lol. I use to be able to navigate android so easily.
How do I update my note from jellybean to kitkat? I do the software update and it says it's up to date. I should google that I guess.
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the update depends on your country. Some are late. The quickest way is to download the firmware from samfirmware.com and flash using pc odin. It will not trip your "knocks" counter as it is an official firmware.

xdm9mm said:
the update depends on your country. Some are late. The quickest way is to download the firmware from samfirmware.com and flash using pc odin. It will not trip your "knocks" counter as it is an official firmware.
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Well the latest version is N900VVRUBMJE which is the samething I have and it's 4.3. Oh well I guess kit kat isn't out for note 3 on verizon.

That's pretty sweet actually. I think I want to get 2 of the wireless charging. One in the bedroom and one in the living room... why doesn't apple have this? lol
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nillkin tempered glass:
http://www.amazon.com/Nilkin-Nillki...8884953&sr=8-6&keywords=note+3+tempered+glass
Powerbot Qi receiver:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HFTM05M/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
DT900 (Nokia) Qi pad
You have to look because they sell for $15 to $20 when on sale and they are good, they have 3 coils. I have three of these and use them for S3, S4, and Note 3 without problem.
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This Genuine Leather Case is what I bought. I got a screen protector from the same site.
Haven't had a single issue with the Momax Crystal Protector and S-Pen - certainly seems very responsive to touch. I tried the multitouch apps after I got the protector and found phone extremely responsive to all fingers on the screen so I doubt it's an issue. I got the plastic because I figured maybe the softer material would provide a bit more shatter protection on the off chance I dropped it. (& it was cheaper )
Note that my case DOESN'T fold but it wasn't a concern for me. They have This Case, Leather and Fold that might give you an idea of what to look for in the US - or get it shipped.
I was more interested in the extra card (3) and cash pocket

I decided on this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JA4E5JE/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's cheap and has extra card slots.
Journyman16 said:
This Genuine Leather Case is what I bought. I got a screen protector from the same site.
Haven't had a single issue with the Momax Crystal Protector and S-Pen - certainly seems very responsive to touch. I tried the multitouch apps after I got the protector and found phone extremely responsive to all fingers on the screen so I doubt it's an issue. I got the plastic because I figured maybe the softer material would provide a bit more shatter protection on the off chance I dropped it. (& it was cheaper )
Note that my case DOESN'T fold but it wasn't a concern for me. They have This Case, Leather and Fold that might give you an idea of what to look for in the US - or get it shipped.
I was more interested in the extra card (3) and cash pocket
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Ah well, Australia often slugs us extra for stuff. That looks like a useful wallet replacement but will be quite thick if you fill all the card slots. Mine gets to approx 2cm with 3 cards and cash in the main pocket. If I needed to carry more the one you're getting would be a definite option - I like cargo pockets so size isn't that big an issue for me.
I do like the fine leather of mine though - oozes quality.

Ha ya I already thought of that. We'll see if it doesn't work out it was only 10 bucks heh.
Journyman16 said:
Ah well, Australia often slugs us extra for stuff. That looks like a useful wallet replacement but will be quite thick if you fill all the card slots. Mine gets to approx 2cm with 3 cards and cash in the main pocket. If I needed to carry more the one you're getting would be a definite option - I like cargo pockets so size isn't that big an issue for me.
I do like the fine leather of mine though - oozes quality.
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Nexus 6 - To Case or Not To Case

That is the question. Are you gonna put a case on your nexus 6? Spigen has multiple cases on their website(http://www.spigen.com/brands/google/nexus-6.html), they look pretty decent, however i might go with no case so i can always have direct contact with the premium materials. Im thinking about getting a squate trade warranty instead so i do have some protection if the screen breaks. Any opinions on squaretrade?

No way, the phone is big enough. Plus, whenever I get a case I end up taking it off in a day.
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I use Bugatti hand made leather case whit all my phones. Top ****. But right now, there's no XXL case for N6 yet.
shopbugatti.com/en-us/catalog/mobile-accessories/universal-cases
(Add ww. can't post link, i m new on forum).

I pre-ordered spigen via Amazon, but I would prefer without because the phone is already very big.
The question is, how easy is to replace the back plate or back battery door?
I don't have any experience with Motorola phone, and from my experience with Nexus 5 from LG, that's not really easy, need to pry it open!
If the material is not expensive and easy to purchase, I won't use a case.
However, I am not sure with the frame around the phone, the one looks like a silver lining. Is that part of the back plate or front plate?

I think a leather pouch case would work the best for such a large device. You keep the device protected when transporting aswell as the benefit of using the device naked.
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Ulver said:
No way, the phone is big enough. Plus, whenever I get a case I end up taking it off in a day.
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+1 me tooi always buy them, always toss them first week

msavic6 said:
I think a leather pouch case would work the best for such a large device. You keep the device protected when transporting aswell as the benefit of using the device naked.
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I totally agree with you. This is what I'm planning to do and that's how I used all my phones since the HTC Desire. It's like an awesome mix! Just need to remember to blow it out time to time for possible sand.

the heavier the device the more acceleration when in free fall before impacting a hard surface. I'm getting a case for sure, the spigen slim armor is a start

I don't know yet. Maybe something from Seidio

I like having a cheap easy on / off tpu case. It's nice to just throw it on quick if heading out to bar hop. That's the only time I worry about needing a case!

Anyone familiar with squaretrade warranty?

Otterbox or bust
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A heavy bumper Otterbox for it, getting the Phone out of the box directly to the Otterbox
Got my Note 2 after 2 years and a thousand falls with 0 scratches the device looks like the very first second it came out of the box and that is how i like my devices to remain
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I would like to see a case maker design a case that you could store a stylus in.

I'll most likely buy one of the Spigen cases but I doubt I'll use it very often. I hate cases.

Ulver said:
No way, the phone is big enough. Plus, whenever I get a case I end up taking it off in a day.
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Me too. Big enough, screw a case. Glass screen protector though.
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No case, but a fly grip handle for sure.. Had one on my Epic 4g Touch back in the day and loved it..
http://shop.flygrip.com (if anyone is interested)
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msedek said:
A heavy bumper Otterbox for it, getting the Phone out of the box directly to the Otterbox
Got my Note 2 after 2 years and a thousand falls with 0 scratches the device looks like the very first second it came out of the box and that is how i like my devices to remain
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I actually took my Note -2 out of the case for a day... and dropped it. Shattered the screen. Got a replacement through insurance, and lost my unlocked bootloader. Been using an otterbox since. For this phone, Otterbox is just going to be too big. I'm looking for something that will protect it from falls, but that isn't so wide/thick! Any thoughts anyone?

A very, very thing profile case. I would hate to get scratches on the metal frame or the back. But I love naked phones so I might just stick with a bumper case.
I will probably use a glass screen protector though.

Otterbox doesn't make Nexus cases.

Questions about screen replacement for cheap

Hey guys. Today was the day i broke my S7 Edge its screen. Its the first time i broke a phone screen. It looks very bad even though it was in a case which held up the screen from the ground. Anyways, i want to let a phone shop repare it. But the phone shop is not a Samsung partner. What are the cons of this. Will the phone still be water resistent and is there a chance that the screen might not be original. Is there a chance that the new display isnt even 1440p but 1080p. Is there a chance the replacement screen wont be an AMOLED screen? I have mixed feelings about it. Anyways I would like to ask you guys for help

Well for one thing, what you're thinking is highly unlikely, if not impossible. If the screen replacement wasn't the same resolution, or wasn't AMOLED, it won't work, because the circuits, drivers, firmware and software will be different. The water resistance may be a problem though. Even if repaired in a Samsung partner, there is no guarantee that it will still be water resistant.
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Thanks for your help sir. But i have got another question. Does samsujg sell its parts to shops which are nkt authorized by samsung?
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Honestly I have no idea. I never go to non Samsung authorized centers.
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They have procedures like factory, so you won't notice the difference - search for OCA or LOCA screen. If your screen is ok, then replace glass only. LCD is easy to replace, but it'll cost about 300$ just for the part. Glass replacement in my country is 120$ with replacement and 12 months guarantee.
Remember that in factory there are also humans, who assemble that magic

My LCD is also damaged. Have 3 sets of dead pixels. But my phoneits guarantee will not be valid anymore if i do it at a non authorized samsung shop. Thanks anyways for your help. Will look on youtube about the OCA and LOCA
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