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Nexus 4 Waterproof case

With that charging orb, we could actually go wireless and never have to remove something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Waterp...52502584&sr=1-1&keywords=WATERPROOF+SKIN+Siii

ace7196 said:
With that charging orb, we could actually go wireless and never have to remove something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Waterp...52502584&sr=1-1&keywords=WATERPROOF+SKIN+Siii
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That's sick! Makes it ugly but the waterproof-ness is worth it.

ha, that's pretty neat!

so it's like putting a condom on the phone

ctowne said:
That's sick! Makes it ugly but the waterproof-ness is worth it.
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bfspider said:
ha, that's pretty neat!
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Emama said:
so it's like putting a condom on the phone
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Does this mean I don't need to get antivirus software?

yeah, you won't get aids on your phone !

Want waterproof? Get liquipel. Waterproof and no case needed. Thankfully liquipel is available in Australia now and I'm totally getting
So looking forward to my new Nexus 4
Rellikzephyr
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RellikZephyr said:
Want waterproof? Get liquipel. Waterproof and no case needed. Thankfully liquipel is available in Australia now and I'm totally getting
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Your advice is WRONG and dangerous, check the 100's of videos on youtube of i-diots who ruined their i-phones for youtube views.
From their website
My device has been treated with Liquipel; can I take it swimming or surfing?
No, the Liquipel treatment is a preventative coating and is meant to protect the internal, vital components of electronics from liquid corrosion in the event of accidental liquid exposure. Just as you would not intentionally throw your device on the ground after purchasing a case, you would not want to intentionally submerge your device in liquid after having Liquipel applied.
OP's link to waterproof skins look like a much better product, but its also not true WATERPROOF, more like Spashproof.
A cheap ZIP plastic bag will work best (the thicker the better)

That is true. I am getting my device liquipel'd, but you're right I'm not going to take it swimming with me. Totally different purpose
Do not DELIBERATELY wet your phone if using products like liquipel
Rellikzephyr
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There's no way we'll ever see a truly waterproof case that will let you use the phone while swimming. The phone itself would have to be designed to be waterproof from ground up.
The 2 main issues the case needs to overcome is the capacitive screen and the speaker/mic. A layer of water tends to block the touchscreen. This can be seen with wet applied screen protectors. The screen doesn't work properly until the water has been completely tried.
The more important issue is with the speaker/mic combo. In most cases watertight means air tight too. We all know what an airtight enclosure does for sound. How do you plan to make a phone call with decent volume through an airtight enclosure? Although it's possible to transmit sound through objects like with the cup/string method but like I said the phone would have to designed for use in water from the ground up.
We won't be seeing truly waterproof Nexus 4's anytime soon if at all.
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Makaijin said:
There's no way we'll ever see a truly waterproof case that will let you use the phone while swimming. The phone itself would have to be designed to be waterproof from ground up.
The 2 main issues the case needs to overcome is the capacitive screen and the speaker/mic. A layer of water tends to block the touchscreen. This can be seen with wet applied screen protectors. The screen doesn't work properly until the water has been completely tried.
The more important issue is with the speaker/mic combo. In most cases watertight means air tight too. We all know what an airtight enclosure does for sound. How do you plan to make a phone call with decent volume through an airtight enclosure? Although it's possible to transmit sound through objects like with the cup/string method but like I said the phone would have to designed for use in water from the ground up.
We won't be seeing truly waterproof Nexus 4's anytime soon if at all.
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what?
If your talking about airtight doesn't mean vacuumed environment... Air still exists inside the phone, waves can easily transfer from air -> plastic -> air...

Makaijin said:
There's no way we'll ever see a truly waterproof case that will let you use the phone while swimming. The phone itself would have to be designed to be waterproof from ground up.
The 2 main issues the case needs to overcome is the capacitive screen and the speaker/mic. A layer of water tends to block the touchscreen. This can be seen with wet applied screen protectors. The screen doesn't work properly until the water has been completely tried.
The more important issue is with the speaker/mic combo. In most cases watertight means air tight too. We all know what an airtight enclosure does for sound. How do you plan to make a phone call with decent volume through an airtight enclosure? Although it's possible to transmit sound through objects like with the cup/string method but like I said the phone would have to designed for use in water from the ground up.
We won't be seeing truly waterproof Nexus 4's anytime soon if at all.
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um...I bought a waterproof case for my Xperia S. The touch screen works perfectly without the need to be dried.
About sound waves, it travels in water and air. Air tight doesn't mean soundless. A vacuum means soundless. Two completely different concept.
And why you want phone call under the water? Most of us who wants water proof case is to take to water sports and maybe take a few videos without damaging the device.
So yes, those cases exist, in the past, now, and in the future.

be careful when you say "never", because there is a possibility
Makaijin said:
There's no way we'll ever see a truly waterproof case that will let you use the phone while swimming. The phone itself would have to be designed to be waterproof from ground up.
The 2 main issues the case needs to overcome is the capacitive screen and the speaker/mic. A layer of water tends to block the touchscreen. This can be seen with wet applied screen protectors. The screen doesn't work properly until the water has been completely tried.
The more important issue is with the speaker/mic combo. In most cases watertight means air tight too. We all know what an airtight enclosure does for sound. How do you plan to make a phone call with decent volume through an airtight enclosure? Although it's possible to transmit sound through objects like with the cup/string method but like I said the phone would have to designed for use in water from the ground up.
We won't be seeing truly waterproof Nexus 4's anytime soon if at all.
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umm, ya ..no I guess you don't get out a lot but I work at Best Buy and there is a case for the iphone 4, 4S, and 5 called lifeproof and it is waterproof up to 6 Ft my friend has it and he takes pictures underwater in my pool and they look awesome. Also about sound quality, sound quality is actually improved, I didn't believe it at first but the lifeproof case redirects sound from the bottom of the iphone and turns the whole back of the case into an amplifier, it's rather impressive technology. For plugging up the charger its no problem you just open the port, it says it keeps it's waterproof seal for thousands of open/shuts, and advises that you should open/shut it around 2 times a day and the seal should be fine. Mic works fine. The only downside to this case is the 80$ price and that you can't dock it without an extension everything else works great. And yes he does go swimming with it just not over 6ft deep.
The technology being completely possible, the nexus 4 is going to be one of the most popular phones because of its cheep price, amazing specs, being part of the pure android experience nexus line, which means tons of support from developers. It's going to be one of the most popular devices ever built and so i wouldn't doubt that they make a waterproof case for it.
Not meaning to bash you, next time just make sure to do a 10sec google search of "waterproof phone case" and see how hard they are to make before you rule out the chance of nexus 4 ever getting one/ getting one soon

RellikZephyr said:
That is true. I am getting my device liquipel'd, but you're right I'm not going to take it swimming with me. Totally different purpose
Do not DELIBERATELY wet your phone if using products like liquipel
Rellikzephyr
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So you pay money for something that may or may not work?

ace7196 said:
With that charging orb, we could actually go wireless and never have to remove something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Waterp...52502584&sr=1-1&keywords=WATERPROOF+SKIN+Siii
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That iottie case is only a temporary case and is not meant to stay on the phone for long. I've seen it at the store and it's not very durable and wont hold up for long. Why would you want a waterproof case on your phone all the time? Even the waterproof case for the iPhone is very bulky and you wouldnt want to keep that on the phone 24/7. There is no waterproof case like that for the nexus 4 and most likely never will.
Most of the time you can salvage a phone if it just took a quick dip, the phone will power down automatically so just let it sit for a few days to dry. I've heard that dunking the wet phone in 99% iso alcohol to displace the water since the alcohol will dry much faster also works well but never tried it.

I bought today sealabox 3xl for my nexus 4. Somebody have just try it?
For me the best waterproof cover is ipega. I writed to the manufacture some months ago to ask for an nexus 4 version. Plese do the same. Sorry for my English.
http://www.ipega.hk/

Makaijin said:
There's no way we'll ever see a truly waterproof case that will let you use the phone while swimming. The phone itself would have to be designed to be waterproof from ground up.
The 2 main issues the case needs to overcome is the capacitive screen and the speaker/mic. A layer of water tends to block the touchscreen. This can be seen with wet applied screen protectors. The screen doesn't work properly until the water has been completely tried.
The more important issue is with the speaker/mic combo. In most cases watertight means air tight too. We all know what an airtight enclosure does for sound. How do you plan to make a phone call with decent volume through an airtight enclosure? Although it's possible to transmit sound through objects like with the cup/string method but like I said the phone would have to designed for use in water from the ground up.
We won't be seeing truly waterproof Nexus 4's anytime soon if at all.
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The Galaxy Active and the Xperia Z are both going to be waterproof, so I think that I will take my chances with those rather than paying 50 bucks for someone to spray paint my phone.

the problem with this waterproof case will be condensation when the cpu heats up after using the phone with gps for example! and if condensation is created in an air tight environment, the electronics of the phone will eventually see water!
That case is probably only good for just a few hours of stand by at a time and if you start recording underwater videos and your cpu starts heating up your gonna get some condensation in the phone!

R3druMz said:
the problem with this waterproof case will be condensation when the cpu heats up after using the phone with gps for example! and if condensation is created in an air tight environment, the electronics of the phone will eventually see water!
That case is probably only good for just a few hours of stand by at a time and if you start recording underwater videos and your cpu starts heating up your gonna get some condensation in the phone!
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Jesus dude not everyone is going to go swim in the water with it. More like for protection phrase you drop it in water
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Unless you phone is exuding water vapor it wont condense on to the inside of the case. Conversely your phone exuding heat would warm up the case driving away condensation.
Putting your phone into a case while in a humid environment then moving to a cold one would fog up the inside. Nothing else can really.
R3dRumz i dont mean to be dismissive but so long as your sealing the case in a humid environment the case will have the moisture within. If the phone is closed up in a dry environment its pretty much okay.

Liquipel superhydrophobic nano coating confirmed for S4!

so liquipel just responded back to my email, and confirmed they'll offer their nano coating for the galaxy s 4 for $60. I've never gotten this done before, but after Xperia Z is gonna be waterproof and S4 isn't.. i totally feel jipped.. so i think ill probably get my phone treated.
http://www.liquipel.com/
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Do they offer a guarantee on their product?
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soraxd said:
so liquipel just responded back to my email, and confirmed they'll offer their nano coating for the galaxy s 4 for $60. I've never gotten this done before, but after Xperia Z is gonna be waterproof and S4 isn't.. i totally feel jipped.. so i think ill probably get my phone treated.
http://www.liquipel.com/
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I actually got this done on my nexus about 2 weeks ago.. it works pretty good. you can't even tell its coated it looks just like every other nexus out there but is waterproof...

Anywhere to get something like this in the UK?

How does it protect ports and other crevices?
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djbenny1 said:
How does it protect ports and other crevices?
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The phone is completely waterproof even with the ports exposed.. I put my phone under water the day I got it back from liquipel.. watch this demo video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BraTCXvf8pE

fresh_TD said:
The phone is completely waterproof even with the ports exposed.. I put my phone under water the day I got it back from liquipel.. watch this demo video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BraTCXvf8pE
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The parylene coating stuff is pretty cool. I wish there was a way to do it easier.

i wonder if you can take off the battery cover and put it back on and it still be waterproof....one of the advantages of the S4 over the other phones is the removable battery...also wondering if putting in and taking out a set of headphones would eventually wear down the coating on the headphone port....
i dont plan on submerging a phone under water (unlike all the idiots who bought the xperia z who are now having speaker problems) but would be a nice little insurance policy of types if it did happen to fall into a puddle and i were able to pick it up and dry it of quickly
pretty cool technology either way and im sure more phones in the future will have this kind of protection coming from the factory
edit: also wondering about the speaker....i know when the xperia z showed off its water proofing no one did a speaker test after it came out of the water and it seems like everyone who bought the phone submerged it in water and the speakers have been going crazy....i see in the liquipel video they test that phones screen after it comes out but thats not what im worried about i have dropped a phone in the toilet before and dried it off and the screen still works....im more worried about the sound....

djq said:
i wonder if you can take off the battery cover and put it back on and it still be waterproof....one of the advantages of the S4 over the other phones is the removable battery...also wondering if putting in and taking out a set of headphones would eventually wear down the coating on the headphone port....
i dont plan on submerging a phone under water (unlike all the idiots who bought the xperia z who are now having speaker problems) but would be a nice little insurance policy of types if it did happen to fall into a puddle and i were able to pick it up and dry it of quickly
pretty cool technology either way and im sure more phones in the future will have this kind of protection coming from the factory
edit: also wondering about the speaker....i know when the xperia z showed off its water proofing no one did a speaker test after it came out of the water and it seems like everyone who bought the phone submerged it in water and the speakers have been going crazy....i see in the liquipel video they test that phones screen after it comes out but thats not what im worried about i have dropped a phone in the toilet before and dried it off and the screen still works....im more worried about the sound....
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If you have a phone that has a removable battery, the battery gets coated too..pretty much the entire phone gets coated.. I personally didn't test my speaker immediately after I put it in water, however I don't have any speaker issues either

looks like a must have for when taking a swim in the toilet.

ducksauce88 said:
looks like a must have for when taking a swim in the toilet.
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So how do you explain this.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70RMWiavxj0
just sayin

I really want to get my phone protected by liquipel but there are so many mixed reviews and its tough to count on company made videos as they will always show the best side...I have dropped my phone in rain and constantly take it into the bathroom to listen to music and this has resulted in water damage (I know some of you will say "well dont take it into the bathroom idiot" but its my thing dont judge)
I just emailed liquipel to see if they have a date for the s4 and will be publishing the email here once i get it...I am still on the fence about getting it.
fresh_TD said:
I actually got this done on my nexus about 2 weeks ago.. it works pretty good. you can't even tell its coated it looks just like every other nexus out there but is waterproof...
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Have you had any opportunity to test it
ducksauce88 said:
looks like a must have for when taking a swim in the toilet.
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i dont know if I want my phone if its swimming in the toilets with other things HA HA HA
tkacer said:
So how do you explain this.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70RMWiavxj0
just sayin
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As he says if you have damaged more than two phones due to water probably a good idea to get it....and that is why I will be getting it

snake oil?

Dropped Note 3

My wife said she dropped her week old Note 3 in the parking lot. She said when it hit the ground the battery came out and got run over by a car. The outer glass is still good and is not broken. The inner LCD/digitizer is completely destroyed. Also the back plate where the battery goes is cracked across the phone and the battery is shot. When you look down the side of the phone it looks bent ever so slightly. All I can get out of her is “I just dropped it”. Does not sound like it to me. When I put in my battery it will power on and I can hear the sounds like it powered up. But then it shuts back down. No display at all will show up.
Does it sound like there is more than just the LCD/Digitizer broken? I called Samsung repair and they said it would be $216 for the display but did not know if anything else would need replacing. Should I send it to Samsung or is it a total loss?

Its best to have the digitizer and LCD replaced, did you not get insurance?
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C13v3r0n3 said:
Its best to have the digitizer and LCD replaced, did you not get insurance?
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I hope for $216 it's for both LCD and digitizer. Yeah I got insurance through squartrade. Just don't know if Samsung will say it's BER. Or just send it to squaretrade for repair. Or take it locally in Houston. Would like to have original Samsung parts back in it though.

rkersh409 said:
My wife said she dropped her week old Note 3 in the parking lot. She said when it hit the ground the battery came out and got run over by a car. The outer glass is still good and is not broken. The inner LCD/digitizer is completely destroyed. Also the back plate where the battery goes is cracked across the phone and the battery is shot. When you look down the side of the phone it looks bent ever so slightly. All I can get out of her is “I just dropped it”. Does not sound like it to me. When I put in my battery it will power on and I can hear the sounds like it powered up. But then it shuts back down. No display at all will show up.
Does it sound like there is more than just the LCD/Digitizer broken? I called Samsung repair and they said it would be $216 for the display but did not know if anything else would need replacing. Should I send it to Samsung or is it a total loss?
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Can u post pics of it sounds awesome experience. I think it will need more than just digitizer replacement if I were u I would consider it as total loss and put it in house as museum so everyone in the house will learn from it's experience.
Btw, what kind of protection that it had on accident ? no case at all ?

Ouch! Story does sound a bit unlikely, indeed... You could try to claim it on contents insurance... just tell them it happened on your own property.
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Btw, what kind of protection that it had on accident ? no case at all ?
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Out of curiosity, is there even a case that protects against being driven over by a car? And if so, where can I buy it?

ShadowLea said:
there even a case that protects against being driven over by a car? And if so, where can I buy it?
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He said, the outer glass is in good condition but the iniside is broken, just curious how did that happened.

nlatifolia said:
He said, the outer glass is in good condition but the iniside is broken, just curious how did that happened.
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I would like to know how that happened as well. If you look at the phone it doesn't look like there is anything wrong with it. If you look at the display at an angle you can see a spider web of black lines where the LCD/digitizer is smashed.
It didn't have any protection since it was only a week old. The slim armor and Nillkin screen protector was on order and was in transit. Just a little too late.

Mate, go with Squaretrade... Whats the point of having insurance then paying out a buttload of cash to fix it?
Would you, if you had an accident, go to your cars manufacturer to fix it and pay through your teeth or go through your car insurer?

ultramag69 said:
Mate, go with Squaretrade... Whats the point of having insurance then paying out a buttload of cash to fix it?
Would you, if you had an accident, go to your cars manufacturer to fix it and pay through your teeth or go through your car insurer?
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I am going to go with my insurance. I have a choice to have it repaired locally or send it to Samsung and get reimbursed. Or send it to squaretrade repair center and not pay. Just hear a lot of negative about there repair center. Has anyone used Samsung repair center?

ShadowLea said:
Out of curiosity, is there even a case that protects against being driven over by a car? And if so, where can I buy it?
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Seen successful drive over tests for Griffon survivor and otterbox armor on YouTube. Was with the puny iPhone though and you can't get a genuine griffon for the note 3.
Depends on the speed of the car too I guess since force = mass x speed.
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dr.m0x said:
Seen successful drive over tests for Griffon survivor and otterbox armor on YouTube. Was with the puny iPhone though and you can't get a genuine griffon for the note 3.
Depends on the speed of the car too I guess since force = mass x speed.
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Bother! I would've really liked such a case!
Considering there are harddrives you can run a tank over without causing damage, it should theoretically be possible to make such a case for a smartphone. While we're at it, bulletproof and waterproof would be nice too.

ShadowLea said:
Bother! I would've really liked such a case!
Considering there are harddrives you can run a tank over without causing damage, it should theoretically be possible to make such a case for a smartphone. While we're at it, bulletproof and waterproof would be nice too.
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Lol, you plan to use your smartphone as a shield when 50cent comes gunning you at a narrow street?

akselic said:
Lol, you plan to use your smartphone as a shield when 50cent comes gunning you at a narrow street?
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No, I have a whole stack of AC/DC CD's in the event of such a scenario.

dr.m0x said:
Seen successful drive over tests for Griffon survivor and otterbox armor on YouTube. Was with the puny iPhone though and you can't get a genuine griffon for the note 3.
Depends on the speed of the car too I guess since force = mass x speed.
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Not to get too geeky but F(orce) = M(ass) x A(cceleration), not speed.
Also, the force horizontally (the main one influenced by acceleration) would only have a negligable effect on the vertical force exerted on the phone.
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scottmo said:
Also, the force horizontally (the main one influenced by acceleration) would only have a negligable effect on the vertical force exerted on the phone.
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You are correct.
But another thing to consider is that cars are made to exert greater downward forces at higher speeds to get better grip.
Also consider that the mass of an object increases as its velocity increases.
Thus, a faster car would still exert more downward pressure on the phone.
Couldn't resist.

ShadowLea said:
Ouch! Story does sound a bit unlikely, indeed... You could try to claim it on contents insurance... just tell them it happened on your own property.
Out of curiosity, is there even a case that protects against being driven over by a car? And if so, where can I buy it?
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If anything can Otter Box !
Photon Q &/or Note 3 on ting.com

rbeavers said:
If anything can Otter Box !
Photon Q &/or Note 3 on ting.com
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Brilliant, I own one of those

Yes she will be getting the otterbox defender. Don't care how big it is. I will tie it around her neck if I have to.

Sorry about you wife's phone. I hope you can get it repaired at not too dear a price.
Sounds like something that would happen to me, to be quite honest I am a dropper.
My daughter had her iPhone hit by two cars in an Otterbox defender. The case was a loss, the phone was fine. We are all Otterbox cases all the time for just that reason.

painful

Life proof Nuud anytime soon?

Hey I've read another thread on this but it's a few months ago but I'm curious if anything has changed.
Any news on whether they'll be releasing the Nuud for the S5? And if they've fixed the sound issues with the Fre? I may just settle for that one.
Also your opinion on another waterproof case?
Thanks for any input.

Life proof said they weren't making a Nuud for the S5 I believe. The Otter box Preserver is a better choice over the Fre.

v3rn said:
Life proof said they weren't making a Nuud for the S5 I believe. The Otter box Preserver is a better choice over the Fre.
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Oh really. Well thanks for the input. After a bit more thought I'm leaning towards the Urban Armour Gear. Not waterproof but this S5 is supposed to be waterproof..

JJS123 said:
Oh really. Well thanks for the input. After a bit more thought I'm leaning towards the Urban Armour Gear. Not waterproof but this S5 is supposed to be waterproof..
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I am here researching the S5 as a new phone, but i can comment on UAG cases since the design is still the same as mine:
I have had a UAR case for about 1.5 years on my S3, that got submerged for about 10 seconds yesterday, but had no effect and did not ever trip water indicators.
UAG case fit is extremely tight, and the buttons were a little stiff to start out. Over a year later it is still fits tight but buttons are perfect. IT developed a hairline crack in the bottom 1/2 that makes it easier to get in in out than it used to be. The protection is awesome as i routinely come home and toss the shone face down across the table. 0 scratches or dents. The case has also survived multiple falls form 4-6 feet onto concrete with no sign of damage to case or phone.
The one issue i have is that the case really traps in the heat, and playing graphically intense games makes it quite hot, as well as increasing the cool down times that come from sitting in a waterproof box in the sun on a boat all day long.
Work phones are Iphones in otterbox defender cases. If someone needs to use the phone they take it out of the case since it is a PIA to use/hear/talk with the otterbox case. Also these cases are looking rough after rolling around in vehicles, being dropped, and sitting in the sun for long days.
between the two I would got for the UAG, however the case looks really bland after a while and I am wanting something a little more interesting for when i get a S5.

I have a UAG case as well as the Preserver. The problem I have with the UAG and most cases is that it's tough for me to remove the charging port cover from the phone. I don't have fingernails. So I installed one of those wireless charging pads under my battery door. But that removed the water resistance of the phone. So having the wireless charging in the Otterbox Preserver is perfect for me. Wireless charging and it's still waterproof. The UAG is nice, but if you hate removing that charging door, you'll hate it even more with the case.

v3rn said:
Life proof said they weren't making a Nuud for the S5 I believe. The Otter box Preserver is a better choice over the Fre.
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I disagree. I have owned the Preserver and returned it for the LifeProof Fre. The Preserver did not hold tightly together and a drop of < 2 feet would cause the front to become separated from the back which would allow any water to enter into the case. The phone itself is only waterproof for 30 minutes at 3 feet. I love the LifeProof Fre and haven't had any issues in the month of owning it. Been thrown, dropped, submerged, compressed in pocket and not a single thing wrong with the case or phone. I HIGHLY recommend the LifeProof Fre. Also, I think I have a solution to the charger port cover being hard to get to.

Tenchuu said:
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Hey, yeah I went straight to assuming the UAG on the S5 would be as great as the one they made for the HTC One. Many reviewers all have the same issues.
v3rn said:
I have a UAG case as well as the Preserver. The problem I have with the UAG and most cases is that it's tough for me to remove the charging port cover from the phone. I don't have fingernails. So I installed one of those wireless charging pads under my battery door. But that removed the water resistance of the phone. So having the wireless charging in the Otterbox Preserver is perfect for me. Wireless charging and it's still waterproof. The UAG is nice, but if you hate removing that charging door, you'll hate it even more with the case.
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Charging port is enough reason for me to pass. It's already difficult with short finger nails so it'll be down right impossible with that case.
elesbb said:
I disagree. I have owned the Preserver and returned it for the LifeProof Fre. The Preserver did not hold tightly together and a drop of < 2 feet would cause the front to become separated from the back which would allow any water to enter into the case. The phone itself is only waterproof for 30 minutes at 3 feet. I love the LifeProof Fre and haven't had any issues in the month of owning it. Been thrown, dropped, submerged, compressed in pocket and not a single thing wrong with the case or phone. I HIGHLY recommend the LifeProof Fre. Also, I think I have a solution to the charger port cover being hard to get to.
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What is the solution? And what about the mic issue during phone calls?

JJS123 said:
Hey, yeah I went straight to assuming the UAG on the S5 would be as great as the one they made for the HTC One. Many reviewers all have the same issues.
Charging port is enough reason for me to pass. It's already difficult with short finger nails so it'll be down right impossible with that case.
What is the solution? And what about the mic issue during phone calls?
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There is no mic issue during phone calls. And i have to do it yet i'll post pictures. But the mic issue was old when they were FIRST releasing their cases. They even took it off their site until they fixed it which they did now.

elesbb said:
There is no mic issue during phone calls. And i have to do it yet i'll post pictures. But the mic issue was old when they were FIRST releasing their cases. They even took it off their site until they fixed it which they did now.
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Oh great. Mic issue was a main concern of mine I heard about the removal from their site too.

JJS123 said:
Oh great. Mic issue was a main concern of mine I heard about the removal from their site too.
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Yeah i wanted to get one cause i couldn't stand the Preserver case but they didn't have them on their website. Best Buy was even out of stock. you could still order it but it said they were on back order. I'm quite happy with it tbh. Some say i sound muffled when in a phone call but i was messing with my ROM so i think it was that. Also, its only my father who says it, so i think its his phone/ears Just ordered pizza today and he had no issues of hearing me. Also recorded my phone calls and i sound like my normal retarded self

elesbb said:
Yeah i wanted to get one cause i couldn't stand the Preserver case but they didn't have them on their website. Best Buy was even out of stock. you could still order it but it said they were on back order. I'm quite happy with it tbh. Some say i sound muffled when in a phone call but i was messing with my ROM so i think it was that. Also, its only my father who says it, so i think its his phone/ears Just ordered pizza today and he had no issues of hearing me. Also recorded my phone calls and i sound like my normal retarded self
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Haha great well I am going to see if I can bring myself to spend the $90 on the case soon.
Thanks.

JJS123 said:
Haha great well I am going to see if I can bring myself to spend the $90 on the case soon.
Thanks.
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90? Should be around 70 or 80. I actually think there may be an issue with the mic. Second person stated I sounded muffled.Gonna call them and see if they'll replace it. Haven't read any bad reviews.
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Lifeproof case for the g5

I will most likely be going to best buy tomorrow to get a lifeproof for my g5, but I'm curious on the speaker and if it's f effected and if so how much? When/if (only is speaker is murdered) I get it I can also answer questions if you guys have any.

Youtube review!

DarkMage619 said:
Youtube review!
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For a 80 dollar price the case feels extremely cheap. I had it for a couple days but returned it. first case failed water test bottom port doesn't "seat" but is sealed by the pressure of clipping it together. (probably the most likely fail point), The screen protector sits too far from the screen you have to apply pressure for the screen to work. It's also difficult to swipe down from the top. There's thin sheets covering the camera and finger print scanner not sure how well they will hold up over time. As far as sound the back has a gap as well creating a vibrating effect when using the loud speaker. It's not hideous but quite annoying just the same. I didn't record any sound but chanced are that may be distorted as well. But some people may like the rattling sound of the speakers since lifeproof is calling it their sub woofing system lol. But this is just an opinion. You may like it.

I got one... I got it for functionality, as a machinist everywhere in my work area is oily including the air.
As mentioned above it does have a cheap feel to it. Mines passed the water test and that's what I was MOST interested in.
Touch navigation is flawless for me even with oily hands.
I was pleasantly surprised that the speaker/fingered print sensor/mic worked at all. Though output from speaker defiantly wasn't hifi. When I purchased I planned on always being connected on Bluetooth. After realizing that I could hear without headphones Bluetooth is now a option not a necessity.
Bottom line... If you spend time in wet environments it's a capable case up for task. If aesthetics is your goal go another direction.
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Got mine at worstbuy the same day I upgraded to the G5. I'm usually dubious of screen protector/all in one type cases. Plus, I have giant fingers, so that was a concern also.
I can happily report that so far I have not run into any issues with this case.
Notification drawer slides down with ease, sound isn't affected too much, touch is all but the same as w/o the case.
It just adds a little bulk to the phone (but that's expected with these types of cases). Otherwise, no complaints. Well worth the 79.99 investment.
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lifeproof will be great , if you do not mind to pay for 80 dollars

I like mine. It failed the water test the first time around so I sent in for another that works well. The only issue I have is using headphones. For some reason it thinks I'm sending voice commands when I don't even have a mic on my headphones. Sometimes it works great other times I get regular OK Google interruptions and the music will pause/unpause itself when placing the phone in my pocket.
EDIT: I'm actually going to return mine now. Or at least sell it. I do not trust this thing to be waterproof. Whenever I used it in the bathroom while I'm taking a shower (it just sits next to the sink... like 5 ft from the shower even) I notice water vapor trapped inside between the screen and protector the next day. This is the 2nd one I've noticed this with & the 2nd one even passed my initial water test, unlike the first. I don't trust this USB port cover to ever be waterproof and the issues with the headphone jack are just an icing on the cake.

somethinlike said:
I like mine. It failed the water test the first time around so I sent in for another that works well. The only issue I have is using headphones. For some reason it thinks I'm sending voice commands when I don't even have a mic on my headphones. Sometimes it works great other times I get regular OK Google interruptions and the music will pause/unpause itself when placing the phone in my pocket.
EDIT: I'm actually going to return mine now. Or at least sell it. I do not trust this thing to be waterproof. Whenever I used it in the bathroom while I'm taking a shower (it just sits next to the sink... like 5 ft from the shower even) I notice water vapor trapped inside between the screen and protector the next day. This is the 2nd one I've noticed this with & the 2nd one even passed my initial water test, unlike the first. I don't trust this USB port cover to ever be waterproof and the issues with the headphone jack are just an icing on the cake.
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The case is water proof. Not steam proof. Steam is a vapor not a liquid like water.. Steam can easily get past almost any waterproof product
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clninja said:
The case is water proof. Not steam proof. Steam is a vapor not a liquid like water.. Steam can easily get past almost any waterproof product
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Damn, someone should tell their customer support so they can tell dummies like myself haha. My phone got soaked in a camelbak related mishap the other day (works fine, got completely drenched while on. water in the battery compartment and everything) so I've been using the lifeproof since then. Their customer support is very nice and hassle free though.