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Do you have scratches on your Corning glass

I am debating whether to use a screen protector....

No, not a single one. And I use my N7 on a daily basis (since mid July) without a screen protector.
Just get good cover for the N7 (LuvTab, Poetic, etc.) and you'll be perfectly fine.

No, but I am pretty careful with it. My phone has gorilla glass and I have a scratch on that. It aint scratch proof.

Some fine scratches that are only noticeable when the screen is off and at an angle, so nothing to worry about too much. I refuse to use protection
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Had a screen protector on, looked terrible. Now I'm using it naked, but with a pouch.
No scratches yet,it's been several weeks.

I don't know but I actually prefer the look of my screen with a matte SP on. I also love the feel and the lack of fingerprints. My N7 was stolen yesterday and I bought a new one. I had a SGP Matte Ultra Fine protector on it and it is sorely missed after using the stock glass.
The fingerprints are the worst and I hate how after playing a game with a D-pad for a few, the area under your thumb starts to get tacky and hard to slide. I'm having to constantly wipe it down. I'm putting another one on there ASAP.

mattcooper said:
Some fine scratches that are only noticeable when the screen is off and at an angle, so nothing to worry about too much. I refuse to use protection
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What we talking about here???
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I hate protection...for both me and my nexus!! Raw just feels so much better!!!
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The glass material of the screen seems to be reliable.
My N7 previously has a AG screen-protector, but then I removed it So far there are no scratches, but probably because it is protected by a case with smart cover.
If being afraid of any scratches that N7 may have, I would suggest an AR screen-protector. Try it.

No scratches on mine. It was also over a full month before I purchased a case.

What can you do to get rid of scratches if you get them or can you?
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How do you got your N4 dressed up??

Just wanna know what screen protector and case or whatever protection everyone is using to cover their N4???
Me I'm using an full body Xtreme front and back protector....also with an clear tpu case....usually I don't use these.. I much prefer Otterbox or something close to protect against drops....but that's my set up for now until I find a really nice hard casing....but what is your set up my friends????
Also running PA rom with Dark Ice Theme...Pure excellence lol
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Diztronic case, Temp
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BSE full body
bumper- deciding

naked n sacred for mois. Don't really like the feel of screen protectors..will get a case in the future.

n1ggyn1ce said:
naked n sacred for mois. Don't really like the feel of screen protectors..will get a case in the future.
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cool i can understand that...but I just be too scared I might drop my phone lol...thats why I try to suit it up as best as I can...

Just waiting for my bumper....
In the meantime I've got it in a neoprene pouch.
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Cheapo screen protector on the front, stock protector that comes with it on the back and s-line tpu case. Eventually will be installing my ArmorSuit full body protection hopefully with some kind of bumper.

Still have the factory screen protectors on mine, even though I've had it for 2 weeks Lol. Haven't found time to put my BestSkinEver on it yet.
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A bra, g string and 6 inch heels.
I voided my warranty.

@rbiter said:
A bra, g string and 6 inch heels.
I voided my warranty.
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Hahaha...I feel you on that....
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Nexus + Google Bumper (sexy as hell) + Factory protector for the back glass + naked front glass (slick and sexy)

Naked for me.

Just got a couple of new cases...man I love this phone...

Black diztronix case and factory protectors trying to find a good pair of protectors and recommendations?
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Devildog78965 said:
Black diztronix case and factory protectors trying to find a good pair of protectors and recommendations?
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Xtreme guard...Zagg or Fossman which im using now...which are working great...got them off ebay...

I got an XtremeGuard on the back and a Skinomi on the front with the Google bumper. I am waiting if Tech21 will put out a D30 bumper for the N4. If so, I'll be all over that.

I hope otterbox finally make a case for us...that would be perfect...

diztronic matte black TPU for now until my rearth ringke slim black comes in on tuesday , no screen protector on the front and leaving the factory screen protector on the back

Bse for the back and sides, spigen for the screen and a pouch
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Zagg front and back and a lg bumper case I also have a Kay's case not a bad case for $11
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Spigen in the back (Considering taking it off...)
Naked in the front
Bumper

Anyone have this case?

Does anyone have this case? Can you post some pictures, I am debating between this or the clear one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-SMOKE...782973?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5aecf8c4fd

I have the white one if u would like those pics.
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DowntownJeffBrown said:
I have the white one if u would like those pics.
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That would be awesome.
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DowntownJeffBrown said:
I have the white one if u would like those pics.
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I saw your post in the other thread after searching, no need to post here unless you want to =] thanks for posting them btw

I have this exact case. I'll try to post some pics soon.

mackster248 said:
That would be awesome.
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Here ya go looks like someone with the exact case is gonna show some pics too :thumbup:
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DowntownJeffBrown said:
Here ya go looks like someone with the exact case is gonna show some pics too :thumbup:
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Any particular reason why you chose the clear instead of the smoke?

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Any particular reason why you chose the clear instead of the smoke?
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I wanted the back to be more visible. But this case shows the back perfect but no sparkle effect. Much like the poetic atmosphere case just not uneven and blotchy like the atmosphere case is.
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You can clearly see the Nexus and LG logo, but cannot see the glitter flakes.
The TPU part is all matte, not fully/partially glossy like most others.
The buttons are a bit mushy, so I cut a slit underneath the power and volume buttons for a slightly "clickier" feel.
I'm not sure if you can see in the picture, but the top and bottom of the front lip is higher than the sides of the front lip.
The lip is low enough on the sides that I'm not bothered by it when swiping from the sides of the screen.
Cutouts are all perfect.

man...i really like how both the clear and smoke look. can't choose!!

how it's hard to remove/to put back on?

The case is very easy to install and remove. If you are familiar with tpu cases, this one is just slightly more difficult because it seems like a more rigid tpu.
You won't have any difficulties.
I also have an XO skin on the back, and the smoked plastic does not stick to it.
No "waterspots" are created.
The case did lift my front, full cut XO screen protector.
I recommend a case fit version or those regular hard plastic ones that doesn't cover the entire glass.

Thank you all so much for posting this case. I've been looking for one like this for months. Just ordered the clear one.
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rdoane said:
Thank you all so much for posting this case. I've been looking for one like this for months. Just ordered the clear one.
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Good choice. Great case BTW it has great protection and doesn't push my screen protector back at all. I have a BSE case optimised protector.
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4Pr3mier said:
You can clearly see the Nexus and LG logo, but cannot see the glitter flakes.
The TPU part is all matte, not fully/partially glossy like most others.
The buttons are a bit mushy, so I cut a slit underneath the power and volume buttons for a slightly "clickier" feel.
I'm not sure if you can see in the picture, but the top and bottom of the front lip is higher than the sides of the front lip.
The lip is low enough on the sides that I'm not bothered by it when swiping from the sides of the screen.
Cutouts are all perfect.
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Nice looking case, but is that a stress crack that's appearing near the camera cutout?

Elsydeon said:
Nice looking case, but is that a stress crack that's appearing near the camera cutout?
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It is a slight imperfection from the molding process. It is noticeable in direct light, but has not bothered me enough to request a replacement. It would take a good amount of impact to break or crack this plastic. The surface is completely smooth where the imperfection is. Ebay cases..... you get what you pay for....

4Pr3mier said:
You can clearly see the Nexus and LG logo, but cannot see the glitter flakes.
The TPU part is all matte, not fully/partially glossy like most others.
The buttons are a bit mushy, so I cut a slit underneath the power and volume buttons for a slightly "clickier" feel.
I'm not sure if you can see in the picture, but the top and bottom of the front lip is higher than the sides of the front lip.
The lip is low enough on the sides that I'm not bothered by it when swiping from the sides of the screen.
Cutouts are all perfect.
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Is that the smoke or clear version? Thanks.

rdoane said:
Is that the smoke or clear version? Thanks.
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Smoke

I should have got the frosted back....
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309041291a said:
I should have got the frosted back....
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What did you get? And how come you want the frosted back?

Cases scratching chrome bezel?

Is anyone finding that there cases are scratching the hell out of the bezel?
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No but the asphalt that I dropped mine on did a good job
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Is anyone finding that there cases are scratching the hell out of the bezel?
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Nope. I have three different kinds of cases and they all do their job pretty well. I guess it just depends on which case you use.

Using a Diztronic case since December and have no problem with the bezel getting scratched.

My bezel is getting scratched just by being my pocket!!! I've never put anything my pocket besides the phone not have I ever put the phone with the screen facing down.
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Using the LG bumper, no scratches
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I use a diztronic case and official bumper. My bezel looks like hell. I work outside and my pockets get a lot of grit in them throughout the day.

kendiep said:
Using the LG bumper, no scratches
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Im using this this and this has happened. Please everyone look closely?
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I'm using the diztronic tpu case since jan and my bezel has a good amount of scratches too :/

Used the Diztronic TPU case for 2 weeks and got a ton of scratches on the bezel on the top end and bottom end of the phone; had none before, and haven't gotten any more after.
Not the case's fault per say, but the "chrome" finish scratches very easily, so if an otherwise harmless bit of grit gets trapped between the case and the bezel it gets it's sandpaper action on.

vikramkhalsa said:
I'm using the diztronic tpu case since jan and my bezel has a good amount of scratches too :/
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Its like the case is trapping dirt and its then scratching it
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Every tpu / hard case I have ever had has scratched the bezel in one way or another, however not as much as if it wasn't on there, as others said grit/muck/dust gets trapped between the phone and the case, as the cases are pretty tight but can move (i.e. if you squeeze the sides of the case with a tpu case) and this cuases the sratches. I use the Official bumper and have had no problems on the N4, but I take it off and clean it/the phone pretty regularly, however the the design of the bumper means the upper rim of the case is lifted off the screen/bezel by 0.5-1 mm.
Best way to combat this is to give it a quick clean every day, but even then it will still happen.

I'm using a Kayscase which I ordered before they were completely stocked -- I tell you this because the case has no logo. I ordered another case by BoxWave (the Blackout LG Nexus case) -- it turned out to be the exact same case as the Kayscase (Slim Soft Gel Cover). They seem to do an excellent job of keeping the Nexus 4 scratch-free (face, back and bezel). I like this case because it's unobtrusive and allows me to lay the phone face down on flat surfaces.

Plastic breaking off

Is anyone's device plastic breaking off? I'm talking about the strip between the glass and aluminum housing.
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No

kench33 said:
Is anyone's device plastic breaking off? I'm talking about the strip between the glass and aluminum housing.
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No definitely not

dladz said:
No definitely not
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I will get a picture once I get off work but I'm not sure how it happened. It's always in a case, but I take it off maybe once a day, which may have caused it but I'm really careful about that.
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Does it look like this? If so go to the "Bent after 2 days" thread. I know it's not bent, so the title is misleading. But the "Bent" issue in that thread is only this issue.

Like this?
This only happened because it fell naked, it was 3ft drop though so I'm impressed.
Only got a little dent with it too.
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This is how mine looks in the top left of the picture. Never been dropped out of the case.

I can't really see anything on the photo, it all blends in.
If you mean the thin plastic band that sits between the screen and the aluminium case then yes, that seems to have the characteristics of play dough, it is easily dented.
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mkouk said:
I can't really see anything on the photo, it all blends in.
If you mean the thin plastic band that sits between the screen and the aluminium case then yes, that seems to have the characteristics of play dough, it is easily dented.
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Agreed. That material is just a cushion.

Yes, I've had this as well. I took my 6P out of the case it's been in (pretty much since I got it) and the top right corner has lost some of the plastic. Never been dropped so not sure why it's happening.
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