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Nexus 4 Bumpers Confirmed [Back in Stock US 12/11/12]

Google's own Dan Morill has confirmed that "Bumper Cases" will be offered for the Nexus 4. This is the first official accessory that we've heard of after the TouchStone charger.
Dan Morrill 1 hour ago
+Dave Ranucci We've actually got some bumpers (ring-like cases that wrap the side but not the back) coming as accessories for Nexus 4, if that's how you roll.
On the back, there is indeed a small raised ridge, which should prevent scratches if not breaks.
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UPDATE: Here's the link and some pictures, available only in black for now for $19.99.
They are back in stock in the US as of 12/11/12 2:15PM EST
Buy:https://play.google.com/store/devic...ExMSwiZGV2aWNlLW5leHVzXzRfYnVtcGVyX2JsYWNrIl0.
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Here's some real pictures of the bumper, courtesy of mb3030
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34354075&postcount=26
And here are some pictures of the Bumper with a Skinomi Full Body Protector
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34832980&postcount=386

Too similar to what the iPhone has :[ especially with the glass back but oh well

Cretheus said:
Too similar to what the iPhone has :[ especially with the glass back but oh well
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Keep in mind this Nexus 4 doesn't have a ridiculous steel frame. Also the back is Gorilla Glass 2.

Nice, I was hoping for this. I love OEM accessories.
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Any pictures of what the bands look like?

God I love bumbers on my phones.

cool! I can't wait to see what they look like.. maybe multiple colors?!

As long as they don't add to much bulk around the edges I'll get one. Unless the design on the back is more ostentatious in person, in which case I'll get a case that covers it.

Possible bumper case?
Look at the purple ring like bumper case in the pictures:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/10/nexus-hands-on-with-googles-new-flagship-phone/
I like the way its snug fit with the phone.

_guzzler_ said:
Look at the purple ring like bumper case in the pictures:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/10/nexus-hands-on-with-googles-new-flagship-phone/
I like the way its snug fit with the phone.
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Is that really a bumper or is it just the lighting? If the bumper case is indeed that snug then that would be amazing.

That's definitely just lighting.

_guzzler_ said:
Look at the purple ring like bumper case in the pictures:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/10/nexus-hands-on-with-googles-new-flagship-phone/
I like the way its snug fit with the phone.
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It was taken with an iPhone 5... purple haze! ZING!
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It looks like a shadow to me.

Yeah, that's definitely just the lighting.

JCreazy said:
It looks like a shadow to me.
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Definitely shadow. Zoom in on the picture and it becomes very clear.
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I definitively want to get a bumper because I love OEM accessories and this phone looks too good to put in a case.

I've never owned bumpers. Do they really protect devices well? As far as I can tell, they leave the front and the back of devices vulnerable to scratches and breaks. But if I'm wrong, please correct me.

jtc276 said:
I've never owned bumpers. Do they really protect devices well? As far as I can tell, they leave the front and the back of devices vulnerable to scratches and breaks. But if I'm wrong, please correct me.
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They protect the sides and corners and will absorb shock (although not too well) It is a minimalist case, if you are worried about scratches you could invest in front and back screen protectors or have faith in Corning's Gorilla Glass 2.

I think the combination of a screen protector and a bumper will be enough for all but the most paranoid, Gorilla Glass is able to stand up to a lot of punishment.

Bumpers are awesome!
It doesn't add much bulk and protects the device well.

LG Nexus 4 Ballistic Shell Gel SG Series Case Review

Ok I gave this case a good two weeks of use so here's an honest review. Please excuse my horrid writing skills :silly:
I bought this case from a vendor on ebay for $22 shipped to my door step (He only had one in stock). When I recieved the case it was sexy. The materials used to make the Ballistic cases are top notch. This case makes you feel like your Nexus 4 will not die when it falls off of something. It is on the larger side of cases but I like big bulky cases.
OK for the past two weeks I have been using the Ballistic case non stop. I have dropped my phone from a pretty tall height onto concrete using this case. I was on a tall ladder about 12ft high and my phone was on top playing pandora. Well I derped and forgot the phone was up on top when I went to move the ladder. Lets just say it sounded bad when myt Nexus hit the concrete. I picked it up thinking of the worst and what do you know the case protected the Nexus 4 from any damage! So the case paid for itself already! The only negative thing I can say about this case is the rubber used is a little too soft and it does collect dust. Other then that I give this case a 9.5/10!
Ballistic Cases make otterbox's look like cheap plastic snap together ebay cases compared to the LG Nexus 4 Ballistic Shell Gel SG Series Case. I will never buy from another casemaker again!
Link of case: http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/lg-nexus-4-ballistic-shell-gel-sg-series-case
Photos of the Case after 2 weeks of use.
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Thanks for the review.
Do you have a screen protector? How does the case fit with the screen protector?
Does the case cause the phone to get hot at all? I wonder sometimes if these thick cases cause devices to run warmer thus reducing the life of the phone.
Also is that a custom rom you're running? What clock/weather widget are you using?
Thanks again!

ClintRhodes said:
Thanks for the review.
Do you have a screen protector? How does the case fit with the screen protector?
Does the case cause the phone to get hot at all? I wonder sometimes if these thick cases cause devices to run warmer thus reducing the life of the phone.
Also is that a custom rom you're running? What clock/weather widget are you using?
Thanks again!
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No screen protector on my device so I couldn't tell ya. Um no my device never gets hot with or without the case. And I am running the stock rom and the widget is HD Widgets.

What icons are you using on your launcher? Good review by the way.

Nice review. I have this same case and it is great. the response when pressing the power button is really good. The case makes the phone feel solid and secure in hand. I previously had the official bumper and while it showed off the phone it was slippery and I doubt it would have really protected it on a fall. I would have saved myself weeks of angst if I had bought the Ballistic case when I first got my N4.
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ClintRhodes said:
Thanks for the review.
Do you have a screen protector? How does the case fit with the screen protector?
Does the case cause the phone to get hot at all? I wonder sometimes if these thick cases cause devices to run warmer thus reducing the life of the phone.
Also is that a custom rom you're running? What clock/weather widget are you using?
Thanks again!
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I have this case with the Skinomi TechSkin screen protector, its fine as long as you dont pull back on the case and let it latch on the screen protector :good:

Let's see the damage on the case when you dropped it 12ft.........
[LG NEXUS⁴] [LIQUIDSMOOTH] [MATR1X] [POETIC BLK BUMPER] [APEX PRO] [TAPATALK PRO]

drew_grant said:
What icons are you using on your launcher? Good review by the way.
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Tersus by Kovdev https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kov.theme.tersus&hl=en
dEris said:
Let's see the damage on the case when you dropped it 12ft.........
[LG NEXUS⁴] [LIQUIDSMOOTH] [MATR1X] [POETIC BLK BUMPER] [APEX PRO] [TAPATALK PRO]
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It hit and landed dead smack screen side down. Would have been bad without this case.

Thanks for review.
Bye!
! !

I think this will be my next case... Mine is destroyed and I really need a new one! Thanks

Trident Aegis + Zagg = good choice?

Hi everyone, ¸
I bought from eBay the blue Trident Aegis case for $32,50 (price + shipping) include car charger, USB cable and blue stylus.
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I also bought a Zagg InvisibleSHIELD Screen Protector Full Body Guard OEM for $17,53.
I want a very good case to protect my phone without adding too much bulk and weight and also good grip. Because the phone is so slippy. Regarding the protector screen, I want one anti-glare and anti-fingerprint. Both items are suppose to delivery soon next week.
The question : DID I MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE?

Well since you already bought them, how about you tell us, when they arrive?

I bought the trident kraken case for the one s and it left my up volume button u usable. I sent it back and then it was the bottom volume that didn't want to work. Hope yours works better
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I'm not sure, but I think the case make my phone reboots itself sometimes.
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It quite possible. Its not made for the phones buttons very well
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It really depends if you want the Zagg on it or not.. I use a Trident Aegis since I got my phone and it works well still.. the plastic is cracking around the headphone port and power button but that's expected I guess since it's so thin there and also the cover for the usb port is starting to break off...
But the Zagg, I dunno.. I never liked having a screen protector on it. It doens't really help much. Anti-glare won't do much good since you can't see the phone in bright light anyway without fiddling with your brightness and wiping the screen for fingerprints isn't that hard...

I received the Zagg screen protector and the feeling when I touch the screen is quite different. I put the body protection on the back plus the Trident Aegis case. I hope the combinaison of both is the best protection for my phone. Since my phone has already some scratches.
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Hsuan24 said:
I received the Zagg screen protector and the feeling when I touch the screen is quite different. I put the body protection on the back plus the Trident Aegis case. I hope the combinaison of both is the best protection for my phone. Since my phone has already some scratches.
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Yeah and it will probably get some more over time.
But seriously, so what? It is just a phone which is meant to be used and a couple scratches won't hurt it. Plus, you won't see most scratches on the screen when it's turned on anyways.
I never understood people, who want the slimmest phone on the market and put a thick case around it....

donverse said:
Yeah and it will probably get some more over time.
But seriously, so what? It is just a phone which is meant to be used and a couple scratches won't hurt it. Plus, you won't see most scratches on the screen when it's turned on anyways.
I never understood people, who want the slimmest phone on the market and put a thick case around it....
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When I choose the HTC One S, I never thought about his slim body. I had a used Samsung Galaxy SII with the screen broken because it fell down on tiles and my old phone lagged. I upgraded my phone and choose a HTC phone because its made in Taiwan which is my native country. I'm proud to be Taiwanese. Because I'm so clumsy, my HTC One S fell down one day after I bought it. It let the body some scratches on his sides. The screen is still intact and has no any scratche.

What do you do to protect your MOTO G?

So my choice is a silicon Bumper and a screen foil even its gorilla glass 3.
The Bumper has this odd bulk feeling but i think it saved my G many times from damage.
What about you?
Bumper
Hardcase
Flipshell
Other
Post your protection
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Luck hopes and dreams buddy that is what I use
KitKat slo"g" slide

Using some sort of semi soft case (dunno what material heh) and it comes with a sp, these are my temporary (or backup) case as i ordered a cruzerlite spi-force one and skinomi sp.
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I like my phone naked. No screen protector will feel as nice as gorillas glass 3.
For my nexus 4 I have the DBrand skin at the back. Too bad they didn't have a skin for the Moto G, only for the Moto X.
Picture taken from here
Keep in mind this is an $150 product; people are putting way too much protection/focus on cell phones these days

Using an S-Wave TPU Case + a matte screen protector cut by those local cellphone servicing shops here, since I didn't have a pre-cut SP. I'll probably get a proper SP soon or tempered glass.
some rant here:
Bought my Moto G from an online gray market, was a bit sad that it had a minuscule "s" scratch if light is shown at the right angles, since it was sold as brand new. That being said, I would like this phone to last for a while, and of course would want ample protection. That, and it took me a while to save up $150, being a college student. Of course, the phone's been only with me for a week. I'll get over it.

Darkmind82 said:
So my choice is a silicon Bumper and a screen foil even its gorilla glass 3.
The Bumper has this odd bulk feeling but i think it saved my G many times from damage.
What about you?
Bumper
Hardcase
Flipshell
Other
Post your protection
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could u share a pic of the bumper pls
thx

I don't use anything... except my common sense that I won't drop it or put it somewhere it'll get scratched/destroyed
xTx

Nothing. Its a tough phone. Dropped on tiles once pretty hard, not a mark on it. I have never cracked a phone ever.

tee_pot said:
I don't use anything... except my common sense that I won't drop it or put it somewhere it'll get scratched/destroyed
xTx
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Dropping your phone doesn't mean you lack common sense, it's an accident that can happen to anyone.
I use a lovely baby blue flip cover that sleeps/wakes the phone for me and I LOVE it

Aegis Trident case

I am using Incipio Dual Pro case. I do not use a screen protector, the disadvantage of getting a bad touch control, reflection etc. is in my opinion not worth the trouble on nowadays Gorilla screens..........

I always use (for every android phone) some rubber-or-whatever-material case (http://images.esellerpro.com/2477/I/692/019/BLACK-02.JPG) and some cheap screen protector. Working fine always even when phone falls or whatever ...

Green Hyperion Explorer Hybrid Protective Case/Cover
Picked it up from here.

I just ordered this one, looks good in pictures
made by nillkin

Atm using grip black original and preordered the white on amazon + antifolix clear screen protector.

I never use it. It's still in its box.

Now using this.

I ride my bike every single day to work listening to music with my Moto G.
It has a perfect size and design, even in your pocket it will not bother you any time.
Regarding maps and GPS system I cannot say anything because I haven't got the manners to use them
Get it and tell us what you found :good:
EDIT:
Wrong thread, how can I delete a reply? :laugh:

I use this
from http://www.ebay.com/itm/HYBRID-HARD...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item485ed2ce4b

Armour Hybrid Cover
Got this Armour type cover (already mentioned by peoples by above) from ebay 1month back @ $13.99
Cover is good & now available at $ 8.00 approx on ebay & flipkart India
Removed plastic back cover, as it was giving a bad look & thick brick feeling.
But still not feel safe for screen with this.

Wet/Dry Screen Protectors

I know there is a "Tempered Glass Screen Protector" thread, but since those seem to be ineffective ATM.... Also please leave tempered glass discussion and info in the other thread.
Has anyone tried a dry application or wet application screen protector on your Moto X? I like how wet fit protectors seem to mold perfectly to the phone, but they always feel rubbery which I hate. Dry applied protectors seem to suffer from the same issue the tempered glass protectors do, they don't hold down on the curved edges of the screen.
Has anyone tried anything they like?

I'm using dry protectors sold by Verizon. Sticks very will for me. But it is a fingerprint/smudge magnet!
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Zagg shield
Edit: HD version

Link, I don't see it on their site.

I emailed the makers of rhino shield to see if they will make one. No response yet...

Yeah strange. I don't see it on the web site either. I was walking through the mall here in phoenix a couple days ago and was able to get one

Rhino shield said they are making one and the preorder page is up.
Please preorder one, it will be quality unlike anything else available. Would hold my breathe on tempered glass due to the curved screen.
http://www.evolutivelabs.com/colle...la/products/screen-protector-for-moto-x-2014

So I finally got my X back and had a chance to put on a Illumisheild, so far its the only thing that fits with out overhang. Will post some pics when I get home. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LGZL9HQ
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Infekxion said:
So I finally got my X back and had a chance to put on a Illumisheild, so far its the only thing that fits with out overhang. Will post some pics when I get home. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LGZL9HQ
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Awesome, looking forward to it

Pics as promised. If anyone plans on grabbing some of these be warned, they are not oleophobic.
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This are the ones I bought, they work well.
http://www.amazon.com/iLLumiShield-...&sr=1-3&keywords=moto+x+2014+screen+protector

GatorsUF said:
Rhino shield said they are making one and the preorder page is up.
Please preorder one, it will be quality unlike anything else available. Would hold my breathe on tempered glass due to the curved screen.
http://www.evolutivelabs.com/colle...la/products/screen-protector-for-moto-x-2014
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Doesn't look like this will happen since there are only 4 pre orders

Any similar to zagg yet?

Since zagg hasn't made one for the moto x 2nd gen, I desperately wanted one. I bought one for an Sammy s5 for 9.95 and modified by cutting the top and bottom off. While the top section and bottom are exposed, the main screen is covered. Width is perfect. Feels so much better than the dry application ones from vzw I had. Combined with my otter box defender with the built in screen protection removed, I'm a happy camper now. Protection with the right feel for me.

For wet skin protectors, give Best Skins Ever a try. I discovered and tried them against Xtremeguard and Skinomi (I refuse to try any other skin brand that goes over $20) back in the days when I had a Nexus 4, which also had a curved screen. I found the BSE skin to have the slickest feel on the screen, and they're cut to within 1mm of the absolute edge of the screen. The back also has 3 separate pieces, for the camera flash and dimple. They run $8.99 for a full skin set. I plan on buying one soon for my incoming Moto X, as a temporary solution until somebody makes a proper fitting tempered glass protector.