Some cheap $13 case from Amazon - but it is GOOD - Nexus 4 Accessories

I realize this story is long, and somewhat disorganized... I am tired, and have been drinking tequila
I realize that 95% of this scenario played out to luck on my part... but my wife and I ordered two of these cases from Amazon that were relatively cheap...but our Poetic cases had started to separate where the rubber buttons met the plastic back of the case. I ran around with the Google bumper for a while, but really felt antsy about the back of the phone. I started searching for cases, and found these online for pretty cheap.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B2RO650/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
When they first arrived I felt like they were just cheap cases, like any other... nothing special. They also had writing on the fold out stand on the back that said "Kay's Case" which just irked me. My name is Tony, not Kay.
Anyway, long story short, my wife was out of town over the weekend to visit her dad in Georgia. I had the entire weekend with me and my dog... she had all the kids. I spent my time riding around with the dog, buying her hot dogs and cheeseburgers... after Saturday morning passed, I decided it was time to bust out the Harley. I got my bike out, and headed to the nearest gas station, bought gas, and hit the road.
I pulled away from the pump, across the parking lot, and stopped to use my cell phone to set the clock on my bike. I know for a fact that it was 1:26 when this took place. I placed my Nexus 4 in my pocket, and took off up the road to go down to the Harley dealer here because they were having a parking lot party, with bands, food, etc... I got there, and immediately reached for my phone to check to see if my wife had called. It was gone. I had forgotten to zip the pocket before I took off.
I got right back on the bike and slowly road the trip back. I rode back and forth 5 times looking for it, tried calling my wife to use the Real-Time GPS app to see where the phone was, but it was no longer reporting, and for some reason stopped reporting when I left the house. I wasted the entire day looking for it, trying to call it... all I could get was the "This Google Subscriber is not available" messages from Google voice.
When I got home, I used the land-line to call my wife and let her know I had not found it. The first thing she said was "did you go to the police department yet?". I asked her why I should, and she said they found my phone. Knowing this thing is two planes of glass with some circuit boards sandwiched between it left me thinking awful things. I was planning my next phone purchase (I really want a Note)... I rode to the police department at 9pm, but we live in a small town, and the door was locked.
I went back home, and went to bed. I attempted to call the phone before falling asleep, and got the dreaded Google message again. Surely something about the phone was working, as they managed to call my wife from my Contacts on the phone.
I went to sleep, and woke up early...and headed straight to the Police Department. They ran around inside looking for the phone, and eventually found it... The case was off of it completely. I took it from the officer, and looked at it... and there was not a scratch on the phone. It was working just fine, but somehow airplane mode was enabled... I may have hit the toggle when I was turning off Wifi before leaving the house.
Seriously though, I signed the lost property paperwork, and noticed the address was 1052 Main St. I rode back on the same path, to see where that was... The speed limit there was 55mph... I would have likely been doing around 60mph when the phone was dropped. It ended up in this ladies driveway. I pulled in, knocked on the door, and gave her the $40 I had in my pocket...
The case though, is basically broken now. One of the corners is so mis-shapen that it will not stay on the phone, and falls off very easily. There is literally not a single scratch on this phone. I realize that if it had hit screen side down it would be toast...but it is obvious it tumbled end over end on the corners a few times, and then slid on its back to a stop in her driveway...The back face of the phone is flawless, the corners are flawless, the screen is flawless... and everything is working. I am very happy with this case as a whole, and am in the process of ordering a replacement right now. I really cannot believe this thing survived, knowing it is one of the most (if not the most) fragile phones on the market.

I think it should also be said that the case is $12.95, but the cheapest shipping option is about $8... but it still paid for itself in a big way

Amazing :]

Looks like the boxwave resolute, which can be had for $5 shipped.

Yeah so...
I currently have the Ringke Hybrid Fusion case on my Nexus 4, and i love it. But after reading this, i'll be ordering the Kay's case as well...just in case.
Excellent story, OP!

These bulky cases are indeed durable but not sexy. Good story though.

Good story, now the Police Department got your speeding confession.

Cruzerlite R the best !!
Cruzerlite makes the most awesome Android themed cases ever for the Nexus 4 and they're much cheaper and You get 1 for free with every 2 you pay 4 !!!
search Amazon 4 CRUZERLITE NEXUS 4 !!!

faith in humanity restored ! at least a lil since i've had like 3 phones stolen and never got back but on a real note the Ringke Hybrid Fusion case does not protect the phone too much mine cracked with it on =/ when it comes back from repair im buying one of these lol even though it's gonna take my phones sexay ness down some notches whatever

Same!
I too have this case and it has saved my (once shattered, had poetic bumper on) nexus 4 from breaking at least 10 times. Ive dropped it from basically 6ft to 2ft and "knock on wood" it has been fully protected. This case has single handily saved my wallet numerous times. Hopefully my good luck continues!!!

I just ordered one and got a free upgrade to two day shipping by signing up for a free trial to amazon prime. Not sure how long that will last for.

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Zagg invisible shield.. getting rid of mine

I just bought a case so I don't need my zagg shield anymore.
I was just wondering if anyone wants it? I'd send my stuff in for the brand new replacement and then simply mail it to you.
You'd just have to pay for the shipping/handling that Zagg makes the consumer pay. And if YOU ever needed it replaced, mail it back to me and I'll send in the used pieces back to zagg. again, you only have to pay the price of shipping/handling.
Just doing this for the sake of not wasting a Lifetime warranty. I know it's kind of a hassle for you, but saving money, even if it's not mine, still makes me happy.
If you have questions just email: [email protected]
EDIT: I just checked with zagg, they say the shipping cost is 2.99 +tax. So you'd be getting it for pretty much 3 bucks.
I have a zagg invisishield. couldn't stand it on the screen anymore so took it off about a month ago. been debating taking the full body coverage off since its starting to et ucky and i really didn't like that it made the phone look glossy in the first place.
Anyone use their nexus one with no coverage? how has it fared? I am religious about my right pocket being for my phone only and nothing else, and regularly use the sleeve that came with it. I'm thinking if i get rid of the shield i won't have problems.. but i just know the second it comes off i'l drop it for the first time or throw it in a pocket with something hard and sharp.
Skreacher said:
I have a zagg invisishield. couldn't stand it on the screen anymore so took it off about a month ago. been debating taking the full body coverage off since its starting to et ucky and i really didn't like that it made the phone look glossy in the first place.
Anyone use their nexus one with no coverage? how has it fared? I am religious about my right pocket being for my phone only and nothing else, and regularly use the sleeve that came with it. I'm thinking if i get rid of the shield i won't have problems.. but i just know the second it comes off i'l drop it for the first time or throw it in a pocket with something hard and sharp.
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haha, +1 about the right pocket. Its my designated 'phone pocket'. Honestly my phone would be perfectly fine if i didnt' have the shield on (from scratches) and i've never dropped my phone yet.
However, it's only been 3 months with the phone, and since i rooted mine, I'm really worried about someone dropping it and breaking it, which is why I bought a case.
I DO know that the shield has given me a lot less to worry about, that tiny things on my desk or dropping some coins on the screen won't damage it.

Screen protectors and cases - really necessary?

Are these things really necessary? I guess the Body Glove gel case is OK, but I don't abuse my phone and think these things might be unnecessary.
Also do teh screen protectors make it obvious that they are on the phone?
i got both just in case since i cant get insurance on my phone because i used a cross upgrade on my account and ATT wont let me...but regardless i say do it.
I'm careful as well but I slipped my iPhone one time and it bit pavement... Good thing I had a hard case.
With THIS phone I'm considering going the Insurance route and just using a bodyguardz for scratches.
Edit- after thinking about it... Pay $5/mo with a $50 deductible or pay one-time $30 for a good case (when they come out)??? Makes no sense to buy insurance, for me anyway.
I usually have not carried a case but honestly I have dropped every single phone I have had since the first gen iPhone at least once. Sometimes I can't help it no matter how careful I am. A couple times it has been other people dropping my phone.
Less than 24 hours after getting the captivate I was getting out of my car at work and the phone is large enough that I guess when I sat down in my car it poked out of my pocket a little. When I got out of the car it fell out of my pocket and hit the ground. Luckily I had a case. Better paying 25 or whatever for the case than having that 1% chance of an accident ruin the phone.
-JChao
Should protect your phone but look sexy too.protect your phone but look sexy too.If you are absolutely against a case then just get a carrying case that you take it in and out of.
Screen protector is a must with touch screen if you're a guy. Screen films are not noticible if you pick a good brand. Read through the captivate accessory sub forum for more info.

OtterBox saved my phone

Today before my baseball game, my whole team was sitting in the stands. The bleachers were like the 4x2 wood bleachers with tons of cracks and holes. Anyways, I was at the top, and set my phone down. A foul ball was hit right back at us and everyone jumped and my phone sadly fell through the crack. I saw it fall all the way to the concrete ground. It was at least a good 30 feet up in the air. When I ran down to get it, I expected a cracked screen or a broken phone, but all I saw was a small scratch on the otterbox case
I am now convinced that this is the best case out there!
Congrats on your phone surviving! I'm assuming you have Otterbox Defender? That's all I use. Sometimes the added bulk and weight are a drag, but stories like yours always remind me that it's worth it.
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haha idk i actually got it from craigslist and it came with the phone
i think its called an otterbox commuter
My Commuter saved my Inspire too, there's a thread about it somewhere down there. Glad to hear stories like these
I actually ordered a Casemate Tough today because I want to have two to switch between and I'm a little tired of the Commuter's lint magnet corners and slippery back. Great case overall, though.
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Glad to hear it saved your phone. I chose the commuter over the defender because it is not as bulky. It seems safe but it is good to hear it has worked for someone.
mine has saved my phone a few times
I wouldn't get the Defender for a Lent Free experience.
The Commuter has less of the rubber lent magnet exposed then the Defender, seeing as how the Defender is completely wrapped in that lent magnet
I went with a Seido case for my Inspire due to the less lent magnet body. Can't report on durability due to no accidents .. however I can say that it feels VERY solid.
I really can't stand the lent magnet either. It smells fishy. Also it only comes around part of the year. I tried using the lent magnet before and it was Ashes by wednesday Next try will be in my Palm Sunday. Maybe I will just make a lent promise not to use my phone. Who am I kidding?
I dropped my Otterboxed Tilt 2 on a concrete garage floor, and at the grocery store with nary a scratch or damage of any kind. Otterbox... Good cracker!
chensan215 said:
Today before my baseball game, my whole team was sitting in the stands. The bleachers were like the 4x2 wood bleachers with tons of cracks and holes. Anyways, I was at the top, and set my phone down. A foul ball was hit right back at us and everyone jumped and my phone sadly fell through the crack. I saw it fall all the way to the concrete ground. It was at least a good 30 feet up in the air. When I ran down to get it, I expected a cracked screen or a broken phone, but all I saw was a small scratch on the otterbox case
I am now convinced that this is the best case out there!
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xKrisx said:
I wouldn't get the Defender for a Lent Free experience.
The Commuter has less of the rubber lent magnet exposed then the Defender, seeing as how the Defender is completely wrapped in that lent magnet
I went with a Seido case for my Inspire due to the less lent magnet body. Can't report on durability due to no accidents .. however I can say that it feels VERY solid.
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I use the Defender and it's never gir lint on it. It mostly lives in a shirt pocket but has been the best case I've ever put on any phone.
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That gives me so much peace of mind...because I haven't put it to the test...I was actuallykind of bummed when I got it..I ordered from amazon and it wasn't what I expected...didn't feel as solid as the one I had for my bravo...so thanks
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While cycling I pulled my phone out to change the track and hit a bump in the concrete, the phone went up in the air, caught the front tire and shot out like it was sent from a pitching machine!
10-20 feet down the road, the phone is fine and the case has a small chip in the top corner. Otterbox Commuter saved my phone as well!
My Otterbox Commuter sadly is no more. It did its job and protected my phone, but the hard plastic outer shell cracked in two. Got caught in the spinning blades of a fan I was working on at the shop, got slung across the room and smacked into the wall. So no complaints here. I decided I would go bigger and got the Defender this time around.
i neved drop my HTC but my wife iphone 4 is jumping always from her hands....and is alive thx to a otter box defender....best case ever
I think I may have the only otterbox defender failure story. lol. I was on vacation with a few of my buddies to Myrtle Beach and we had arrived there earlier that day. So we decide to celebrate, as normal people would, and I had a few nice beverages and sat my phone in my lap on the outside balcony. I stood up, forgetting all about my phone, and watched it skid across and plumet to its doom. after falling 11 stories, It smashed the corner and shattered my screen and then proceeded to bounce into the bottom of the 13 foot deep pool. I still miss my droid Incredible to this day!
josh.c.4566 said:
I think I may have the only otterbox defender failure story. lol. I was on vacation with a few of my buddies to Myrtle Beach and we had arrived there earlier that day. So we decide to celebrate, as normal people would, and I had a few nice beverages and sat my phone in my lap on the outside balcony. I stood up, forgetting all about my phone, and watched it skid across and plumet to its doom. after falling 11 stories, It smashed the corner and shattered my screen and then proceeded to bounce into the bottom of the 13 foot deep pool. I still miss my droid Incredible to this day!
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lol that sucks but at least it failed from an extreme occurrence that no one would expect it to survive through in the first place. The IPhone users are fanatical about their otter boxes I've seen people throw it against brick walls to show how tough it is.
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lol that sucks but at least it failed from an extreme occurrence that no one would expect it to survive through in the first place. The IPhone users are fanatical about their otter boxes I've seen people throw it against brick walls to show how tough it is.
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Yeah, i know countless phones that have been thrown across parking lots and against walls. I guess there lucky they never directly hit the screen! That would definitely change there opinion. lol
otter
its a awesome case
Otterbox Commuter saved my phone too! I install cameras for rider photo's on roller coasters around USA, Canada and Mexico. I was in Cedar Point OH working on Dragster when I dropped my phone from a 25ft ladder. It hit the 6th step and bounced about 10ft away. The only damage was a crack where the power button is (the thin piece of plastic than goes around the rubber nipple).
Good case =]
My pocket was free and has always kept my expensive smart phone from falling off bleachers.
Sent from my HTC Inspire 4G using XDA App

Broken Screen. What now?

So the unthinkable happened this morning when I woke up. My phone fell from my lap and the screen cracked in four different places. The digitizer is shot, as i can't get any touch responses. Samsung really screwed us over with making it the way it is made. I am not sure if I should get it replaced, apparently I have to pay 100 bucks to do so. By the way, I think this is the most cracked android phone out there. So it now can be said it competes with the iphone on all levels. Great f'ing job Samsung. Terrible idea to use Gorilla Glass II and make it so thin that it break falling out of bed (which is about a 2.5 ft fall). Hell, I had the stupid case with the flip cover which didnt do jack.
Anyways, what do you think my options are?
1. Pay repair fee
2. Get a used phone from swappa or ebay
3. Do nothing and have no phone.
4. use an old phone while you decide.
If it was me, I'd repair the screen and then either get a decent case (flip case is probably worse than no case since it offers basically no protection but gives a false sense of security) or sell the phone for something more sturdy if you are prone to accidents.
The phone can be sturdy if you put a decent case on it. Ive dropped my phone twice from about 5-6 feet. Once on to concrete and once on a wooden deck. My case absorbed the impact nicely both times and I have 0 damage.
I would honestly just pay the $100 for the insurance if you have it. I had to use mine because my screen cracked and they send me a brand new GS3 including the battery, charger, and headphones. It's not worth trying to fix since you can get a new one.
I bought insurance through Verizon because these things do happen. You may want to consider it as it covers theft, lost, damages etc out of the first year...
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i dropped mine from 5 feet and my five year old stepped right on it. no damage, otterbox defender

Nexus 4 broke, getting fixed, case necessary.

Hey guys,
In full, I got the nexus for my birthday from my gf, it was an amazing gesture. but, I figured I shouldn't take it out on my 21st birthday, so I kept it in the box for the night. The next day, I broke it, left it on my lap while sitting on a bench, stood up and it dropped. i brought it to a local repair shop(only because I didn't want to fudge the repair- you know, Murphy's Law) and ill have it by next week. SO, I figured that because it seems like the Nexus 4 is so fragile, I will be getting a case to put on it before I even leave the shop.
I pillaged the fourms and a few other resources, and I came across this;
http://www.amazon.com/Optimus-Nexus...SOY4M/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=AGV0KWFGZE8NK
It seems like it will do everything I need, but I can't stand how it doesn't show the front of the case. something like this is what i'd like;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-BLACK...NEXUS-4-E960-/390527287481?pt=PDA_Accessories
basically I'd like protection in the back, and front, something like an otterbox.
Pluses would be a kickstand, and the ability to put it on my belt.
Any help would be appreciated.
I have the case from the first link, the lip is about 2-3 mm tall and with the case on it covers all of the chrome. I does get link stuck to it if u choose a black color version. Also, after reading a thread of a guy whose n4 broke from water damage, I think the port covers are a plus. Overall very rugged, though one con is that the buttons are a little harder to press. There's a thread here on both cases.
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2042556
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