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Naked Nexus

I REALLY love how the N4 looks without anything on, so sleek and sexy, but as we all know that back glass panel will break eventually with no case :crying: SO my question is this, what are your guys suggestions on protection without hindering the awesome design. I was thinking bumber case but idk, what do you guys think?

I love showing off the beauty of the N4 so I use a bumper and make sure I'm very careful with it :]

Reatret said:
I REALLY love how the N4 looks without anything on, so sleek and sexy, but as we all know that back glass panel will break eventually with no case :crying: SO my question is this, what are your guys suggestions on protection without hindering the awesome design. I was thinking bumber case but idk, what do you guys think?
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Full transparent plastic(like a screen protector) film would b better, Even iPhone 4s has the same issue, but plastic film solved it very carefully without degrading its beauty
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I'm using a front and back screen protector. As well as being very careful of course

Using both bestskinsever full body armor and official bumper. And I think it's the best way to go.
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Front and back BSE protector. No bumper, no case. The BSE gives my phone a tackier grip which is what I want.

I suggest a pouch. Protects against scratches, looks classy and the phone will remain in its naked glory ^^

Naked but I'm very careful. My house has carpet through out.

tommyson said:
Indeed, the nexus 4 is very beautiful if naked, but it is very possible scrached by the hard objects, so i see many people use the crystal case or leather case to protect them.
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Against scratches, film protectors are enough. Against drops ... not so much.

mofi pouch
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Screen protector in front and a crystal clear case behind.

Ive done the same for my past 2 phones and have never had an issue. The only problem I can see is when sticking the nexus in my pocket as its loose in the pocket untill I sit down then it obviously tightens up. so any coins or what not in there will press nicely against the glass.
When the glasses are readily available and cheap enough I ditch the shocksock but for now it stays.
I use:;
BestSkinsEver front and back protector
Diztronic hard case
Shocksock pouch.
The pouch is perfect for going out and about and will absorb some impact as its like the neoprene laptop sleeves.

Gorilla Glass 2 I believe is decent against scratches. At least v1 on my HTC Incredible S was good so I'm hoping v2 is decent too. Still have the stock scratch guards on the front and back. See no reason to remove them. The one on the back has a lip which was coming out because of my finger so I cut off a small portion. Scratches should be taken care of.
For drops, I ordered a soft gel case off Amazon but I couldn't get it due to delivery issues and friend returned to India. Got a refund but am looking at an Amzer case in a few days. I want the bumper people are raving about on xda.. Will ask my UK friend to pick one up soon.
Other than that, super careful with the phone because it is hot.
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A best skins ever for the front and back, and an official bumper for the sides is the best you can do.

Currently naked but I haven't taken it out of the house yet. I'll probably end up leaving it naked and just taking extra care of it.
When I think about how often my Galaxy 2 hit the floor, I shudder. Amazingly, for the amount of times it fell it was in an amazing condition - slightly bruised corners but apart from that just perfect. What I did notice, though, was that when it fell the back case popped off, so I imagine the shock it received upon contact had less of an impact than it would otherwise have had, had the back been unmovable - as is the case with the Nexus.

I started with a front and back Zagg invisible shield but opted to add a ringke slim to make the thing less likely to slip out of my hand.

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I started with a front and back Zagg invisible shield but opted to add a ringke slim to make the thing less likely to slip out of my hand.
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my White Ringke Slim does just the opposite. It feels like it can just slide out of my hand. I think the phone in its naked form has better grip than with the ringke slim case because of the "rubber" feeling around it

My nexus 4 has been naked for a month now and it feels and looks so great. In some ways I have been thinking about using a case after the inevitable dings and scratches. I guess resale condition makes wrapping up a new phone a necessity but it seems like kind of a shame. I may just do things opposite this time and wrap up after u have enjoyed my naked phone for a while. I do have a case on the way for travel and other times when protection seems obvious.
Anyone else think this way or am I crazy?
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Naked so far with no problems.
Just reserve one pocket for the Nexus exclusively to avoid coins or keys scratching the glass.
However, given the anemic ring volume the speaker produces, I'm missing calls, so I'll probably have to switch to a holster once a decent one becomes available.

androidtoy09 said:
my White Ringke Slim does just the opposite. It feels like it can just slide out of my hand. I think the phone in its naked form has better grip than with the ringke slim case because of the "rubber" feeling around it
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I have the Navy case and while not rubberised, the matte finish is definitely not slippery. I have heard that complaint about the white one else where though.
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how to choose between TPU vs Hard case

Hi
My nexus 4 was finally delivered in UK and my friend is bringing it to India for me today
I have no previous experience in using mobile cases (was using a Nokia before :angel ).
I am unable to choose which of these provide better protection in case of a fall ...a TPU one or Hard shell (only Amzer available in India)
http://www.flipkart.com/amzer-95222-tpu-hybrid-case-google-nexus-4-e960/p/itmdfzz7hedkzern
http://www.flipkart.com/amzer-95266-snap-hard-case-lg-nexus-4-e960/p/itmdg5exxhsgzr3y
IMO TPU is soft so it should provide better shock protection ...but then I am a noob :silly:

ask your friend to get a SGP or Ringke rearth case. Personally wud suggest the rearth case tho

x017in said:
ask your friend to get a SGP or Ringke rearth case. Personally wud suggest the rearth case tho
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thanks but he is flying today so there isnt much time foe him to grab one of these ....my main question was wrt to fall protection ...wgich one is better hard coves or tpu one wich are soft

Tpu is better for falls. But they cover up the sides which in turn messes with the design of the phone screen
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TPU is better, lined plastic shell with silicone/rubber/tpu cover is even better.
I went screen protector on the back and a bumper, I'm just playing the odds that the phone won't land on something pointy.

I personally use a TPU case because it sucks up more shock in falls than a regular hard case. Hard cases usually look more clean and nicer, but overall for protection I use a case made of TPU material just in case for that fall one day.
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Ebay.in has a few transparent/smoked grey TPU cases. They are better looking than the white and black ones.

Do you use a case on your Nexus 6P?

As the title says. It absolutely ruins the beauty of this device for me.

I use a verus high pro shield (I think) most of the time. But when I am at home I use the phone without a casw

I use a Nillkin nature tpu case, which is clear and ultra thin. It won't do much against drops I presume but it does prevent the aluminium back getting scratched, which is what I use it for. I like it and don't think it ruins the beauty seeing as it's see through and adds virtually no bulk.
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I use rinke fusion just cause I can add a lanyard to it. been like this since HTC one M8

Orzly TGSP and a dbrand skin on back. Purchased the official Google case but got tired of it because it added bulk.

Nope. I'm always very careful with my phones and purchased Nexus Protect in case of emergencies.

I use spigen rugged armor. Its slim and looks great.

I'm using a Supremery cover on long drives so I can stick my phone on the magnetic mount in my car.
Usually I hate covers because they destroy the beauty of a 700€ phone but yesterday I noticed that probably shouldn't have kept the phone in the same pocket as my comb as I now got scratches allover the upper edge. Small but visible.
I'll try to live with that...

Always wrap your thing!

Yes.
Currently on Moko Halo series Hybrid cover and rotate it with Poetic Affinity (courtesy of Poetic) and Adopted TPU from Google play store. I can't stand having a single scratch or scuff mark on my phone or screen.

Supcase Slim Hybrid for me when out, naked at home. What an amazing case, so much protection, so little bulk and a truly unique design.

This is my first smartphone without a case, but I did invest in a glass screen protector. Going strong with no problems for three months now.

Spigen Ultra Hybrid clear case.... I actually dropped my phone the day before it arrived, so it's staying put!
(Luckily no damage from the drop, but my heart skipped a beat when it fell)
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I have the supcase unicorn beetle. I like it pretty well. I have ordered a Evolutive labs Crash guard bumper with rhino shield. They have some pretty impressive test videos to check out if you haven't heard of them. Just an outer edge bumper so it still shows off most of the beauty of the n6p.
http://www.evolutivelabs.com/collections
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dratsablive said:
Always wrap your thing!
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That might be an advice for at least one more thing in life. ?

Yes, I agree with you it can ruin the design of this phone but I bought a transparent ultra thin hard case and a 9H glass screen protector both for € 3,00 so I won't mind throwing the case away one day although there are already scratches on the case so I'm happy with it for now.

I used the Spigen Neo Hybrid EX the first couple of weeks, but I took it off once my dbrand skin got here. Pretty happy so far

Got the adopted case. Immediatly lost all love for the Nexus. Only using the case when alcohol is involved now.

I also use the Nillkin Nature with the Nillkin tempered glass. Is the thinnest case out there IMO.

Using Adopted Frost for now just to have some protection and still see the Aluminum through it...

Whitestone dome compatible cases

Looking to order a compatible case with Whitestone dome glass. Looking for something that doesn’t sit right on top of the glass, just in case it pushes it up when in and out of the pocket and bag

Spigen. Using it with Whitestone. No issues.

Serpentinefire76 said:
Spigen. Using it with Whitestone. No issues.
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Which spigen case?

I would hazard a guess that all. Except of course the ones that come with screen protector
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Serpentinefire76 said:
I would hazard a guess that all. Except of course the ones that come with screen protector
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Not at all true. There are threads here with lists in them
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The rugged armor supposedly doesn't fit, which is a shame as i was using that one on each and every one of my smartphones. The tough armor fits perfectly though, and i am quite happy with it. The kickstand might be useful but doesn't seem to be that robust. Time will tell.
Another favorite of mine was the ringke onyx case. That one does not fit.

I've used the Spigen Neo Hybrid in the past and currently the UAG Monarch with the Whitestone and have had zero issues.

Ati75 said:
The rugged armor supposedly doesn't fit, which is a shame as i was using that one on each and every one of my smartphones. The tough armor fits perfectly though, and i am quite happy with it. The kickstand might be useful but doesn't seem to be that robust. Time will tell.
Another favorite of mine was the ringke onyx case. That one does not fit.
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That's weird. The ringke onyx fit my s9+ perfectly.

tsuchiro said:
That's weird. The ringke onyx fit my s9+ perfectly.
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I meant in combination with the whitestone dome glass. The upper lipp was just sitting too tight. I didn't want to risk the glass to peel up, so i deemed it as unfit.

You should have a look at this list, made for S9/S9+: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11upU3Lh5bIZl3rPAoN23gCxBDU6MwkNZyEzY01HLUeE
Unfortunately, even if one case from company works, it doesn't mean that the rest are compatible. There are even cases of the same lineup (Spigen Ultra Hybrid) which are compatible and others aren't. In my opinion, if you want an ultra-thin case, then the Torras is the best bet. The Spigen Neo Hybrid is great (got one) for slim ---but adequate- protection. If you want the best protection possible, you should be looking at the UAG Monarch (expensive) or Otterbox Symmetry & Strada
Personally, I gave up on the Whitestone and now got myself an Otterbox Strada. Partly due to VR compatibility (I do AI research and now working on a VR project) and partly due to installation problems; once with the phone sitting tool was weirdly tight (compare to the 2nd kit I got) for the phone and the other it was my fault. Also, I got tired to looking for cases that are compatible. VR

I used that list posted above and this has been my experience so far.
I can confirm that UAG Plasma will push on the Whitestone.
The Spigen Neo Hybrid does work with Whitestone, but there's very little separation between case and Whitestone. The case does extend past the added thickness of the glass, so it will protect the Whitestone if placed face down.
Samsung Alcantara case doesn't seem to push the Whitestone despite seemingly touching. Perhaps the alcantara fibers makes it look worse than it actually is, but I didn't want to take the risk.
I'm currently using a Tech21 Evo Tactical and it gives the largest space to the Whitestone than any of the previous covers above. It's also a very thin case, yet has great drop protection. Lastly, this case provides more face down protection than the Neo Hybrid.

I went with the tech21 evo tactical due to @coiledwire post above

coiledwire said:
I used that list posted above and this has been my experience so far.
I can confirm that UAG Plasma will push on the Whitestone.
The Spigen Neo Hybrid does work with Whitestone, but there's very little separation between case and Whitestone. The case does extend past the added thickness of the glass, so it will protect the Whitestone if placed face down.
Samsung Alcantara case doesn't seem to push the Whitestone despite seemingly touching. Perhaps the alcantara fibers makes it look worse than it actually is, but I didn't want to take the risk.
I'm currently using a Tech21 Evo Tactical and it gives the largest space to the Whitestone than any of the previous covers above. It's also a very thin case, yet has great drop protection. Lastly, this case provides more face down protection than the Neo Hybrid.
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Did you try the tough armor?

mys3 said:
Did you try the tough armor?
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No, I haven't tried it yet. I'm usually a minimal case user, so UAG Plasma is just about as big as I'd want to go.

coiledwire said:
No, I haven't tried it yet. I'm usually a minimal case user, so UAG Plasma is just about as big as I'd want to go.
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I've got the whitestone on perfect so in a aged to try other cases in case they disturb it!

mys3 said:
I've got the whitestone on perfect so in a aged to try other cases in case they disturb it!
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Agreed. My Whitestone install is 99.9% perfect and I don't want a case to mess with it. I'm loving this tech21 case. Its pricy for what it is, but it works really well with the Whitestone, looks nice, and feels solid.

UAG monarch fits really well, plenty of space like the tech21 tactical

Has anyone tried the Griffin Survivor Strong Clear?

I can confirm the Whitestone Dome is compatible with the Griffin Survivor Strong Clear case.

Does anyone know if the mous cases are compatible?

McLaren included case durability

I haven't seen any reviews on the included case with T-Mobile's McLaren edition. Waiting on my McLaren to ship, and I was wondering if I should order a heavier duty case for it. I work in fire/EMS and construction, and I also tend to drop my phone a lot. I currently have a a cheap 2 piece Incipio case on my V30, the one with the soft rubber covered with a hard plastic shell, and I've beat the tar out of it. I've even forgotten it on the bumper of one of our trucks (apx. 2.5ft high), and it fell off in an area we'd have been doing about 45mph through. When we found it using Google's "Find My Phone" thing a couple hours later, it had tread marks across the case and the TGSP was totally shattered. However, my V30 still looks brand new inside the case. I suspect I got incredibly lucky with that though, and wouldn't bet on any case to reliably hold up to something like that. So, barring something catastrophic like that event, will the included case stand up to my rough lifestyle, or should I get a more "rugged" case? Also, semi-related, I've ordered one of the Alinsea almost-full-coverage TGSPs from Amazon. Has anyone tried that one with the included case, and if so, do they play nice together?

The quality of the included case is very good. I work in EMS as well but rarely drop my phone. With the way you describe your work day I would probably get a tougher case. I'm sure the included case would withstand normal falls but I doubt it would do well with significant falls. Hope this helps.

The case is nice, but made for show not toughness. And I've read a post where the user claims the metal from the McLaren logo started to come off and punctured his hand. I think it only offers minimal drop protection.

Got my McLaren, and I'll definitely be getting a different case. It's a shame, considering how slick this included one looks. Also, for anyone interested in the Alinsea TGSP, it's a perfect fit with this case if you line it up perfectly. It's almost entirely invisible, have to look closely to realize there's a screen protector at all. Feels like the unprotected screen too. Any recommendations for a rugged case that looks as nice as the included one?

I'm using the stock case until I find something worth buying on Amazon. Id like a good kickstand case that's 360 protected. The wifeproof case on my pixel XL was awesome.
But even with the stock case, I threw a plate behind it on the back, and I have no issues with the magnetic mount in my car.
Correction, the plate is sitting between the phone and case, with just a piece of tape holding it in place, nothing is seen from the outside.

mmarcz said:
I'm using the stock case until I find something worth buying on Amazon. Id like a good kickstand case that's 360 protected. The wifeproof case on my pixel XL was awesome.
But even with the stock case, I threw a plate behind it on the back, and I have no issues with the magnetic mount in my car.
Correction, the plate is sitting between the phone and case, with just a piece of tape holding it in place, nothing is seen from the outside.
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Poetic is the closest thing to 360 protection
I have a poetic gaurdian case that does not have a kick stand
Poetic Guardian Series Designed for OnePlus 7T Pro/OnePlus 7 Pro Case, Full-Body Hybrid Shockproof Bumper Cover with Built-in-Screen Protector, Black/Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZCBM39X/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_Y64fEb3DQ0116
The have another one that has a kick stand poetic revolution
Poetic Revolution Series Designed for OnePlus 7T Pro/OnePlus 7 Pro, Full-Body Rugged Dual-Layer Shockproof Protective Cover with Kickstand and Built-in-Screen Protector, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZCC6DZ4/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_U74fEb4C5SPSS

toolhas4degrees said:
Poetic is the closest thing to 360 protection
I have a poetic gaurdian case that does not have a kick stand
Poetic Guardian Series Designed for OnePlus 7T Pro/OnePlus 7 Pro Case, Full-Body Hybrid Shockproof Bumper Cover with Built-in-Screen Protector, Black/Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZCBM39X/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_Y64fEb3DQ0116
The have another one that has a kick stand poetic revolution
Poetic Revolution Series Designed for OnePlus 7T Pro/OnePlus 7 Pro, Full-Body Rugged Dual-Layer Shockproof Protective Cover with Kickstand and Built-in-Screen Protector, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZCC6DZ4/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_U74fEb4C5SPSS
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Thank you for the suggestions, I will check them out!

NickWhit1992 said:
Got my McLaren, and I'll definitely be getting a different case. It's a shame, considering how slick this included one looks. Also, for anyone interested in the Alinsea TGSP, it's a perfect fit with this case if you line it up perfectly. It's almost entirely invisible, have to look closely to realize there's a screen protector at all. Feels like the unprotected screen too. Any recommendations for a rugged case that looks as nice as the included one?
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What brand is your magnetic mount? I tried the same thing with mine, but it barely sticks. Looking for something stronger so I don't have to worry about potholes knocking it off.
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