Who goes completely naked?! - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Completely naked screen protector and case. How long have you been naked (;. And any bad experiences with being naked? (;
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ive never used a screen protector or case on any device and never had any issues

I usually go bare, but, this Spigen Neo Hybrid was far too tempting from Amazon. Minus the size increase, I don't mind it at all.
Sometimes I do end up taking it out for a day or so.

I have the slim armor and ultra hybrid. But I took it all off. And I'm pure now.
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Only in the summer
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I bought and use a Caseology case after a scare where I forgot the phone was on my leg in a truck. I opened the door and the phone landed face down on the cement. I got so lucky because I only have a few dings in the corners but it was scary as hell. I hate having a case but I'm clearly too incompetent to not use one.
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Usually I use all my phones naked, but the Nexus 5 seems so.. low quality, so I think I'll use it with a case.
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I use spigen slim armor and no screen protector, I like how my fingers glide across the nexus sexy face
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Naked at home. Outside: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FUPVHLG/ref=ya_aw_oh_pit
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Just having something to lift the screen a tiny bit off the ground can make a huge difference.
Went about 3 weeks naked though I had the nexus branded screen protector on for half that time but I constantly felt like I had to baby the device.Put a case and protector on and you can use it like a normal phone again. It does suck not having the same sleek features of course.
Not 2 days after using the case my phone fell out of my jacket pocket while hanging off a chair. Short fall and onto wood so wouldn't of been a huge deal but it was face down.

Naked all day:good:

Zepius said:
ive never used a screen protector or case on any device and never had any issues
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Ditto here. 12 phones and counting, not a single problem.

Naked is so good on the screen. Feels so good. Plus its less grease and the oleo phobic coating is hot.
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For those who don't keep a case on, are you noticing any scratches on your camera lens? I've been afraid to leave mine out of the case due to the camera that sticks out a little

completely nude, all my devices all the time. i even had my nexus 4 completely nude, and it has a glass back. no scratches on the screens, on all my devices.

^ hot.
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Smartphones are not designed for putting them in ugly cases
--> naked (and so is the phone)

i was without case for 2 weeks and i was scared so much i hate it when the nexus without its case this device is very sensetive you know [:

naked here too, i've had it 2 weeks and no marks or scratches so far. today i dropped it (...for the first time) on the floor tiles from table height, it fell head down and fortunately no damage at all.. i wish i had a case when i saw the phone falling tho!

birthday suit for about 2 weeks now.

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Best Skins Ever now selling LG Nexus 4 skins

I've always had good experiences with these skins.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin
Was just about to post this as well. Got their email and they are on discount right now and ordered as well.
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Yep, already ordered.
Guess I have to buy this phone now lol
To my fellow UK buyers, the total protection is £7.23 ish after international postage and currency conversion. (Via PayPal)
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Thanks for this, wasn't going to have a cover but the feel a little worried about the glass on the back
How's the overall quality of their body protectors and screen protector? Orange peel, screen degradation, etc? I'm think of picking up their whole kit and just a bumper for my N4
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What i dont like about this brand is that you use liquid soap to apply them wth, you put liquid soap on your device´s screen? that can´t be right
Do they ship to europe?
Yeah I never understood the soap thing.I still have the spray from my zagg so I'm just gonna use that
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You don't actually put soap on your phone, its in the water then rinsed out.
Even though you can't see the soup once rinsed out,
It makes the water have a slight oily substance which helps to cure the skin and helps to apply it.
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Ima order one. Never used this brand but it will have to do .
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Do these skins cover it all? With the glass I need it on both glass surfaces at minimum. I would also like the sides covered as well. Does this company or any other cover that? Soft touch is great but I baby my devices. Having that extra bit of protection and cushion could mean the difference between getting a crack or not in a small fall.
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Fit is nice. But After a while the screen starts the crater and look crappy.
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I never had issues with BSE. I tried almost all the other types of skins but I always seem to find myself coming back to their product.
chrisjcks said:
You don't actually put soap on your phone, its in the water then rinsed out.
Even though you can't see the soup once rinsed out,
It makes the water have a slight oily substance which helps to cure the skin and helps to apply it.
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Can you elaborate more? , I don't fully understand
, what do you mean you rinse the water, I know what rinse is but rinsing the water makes no sense to me, sorry English is not my main language
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What he means is that soap is not directly applied to the phone. It is diluted in water then the solution is sprayed to the skin. The amount of soap needed is very small. It is just enough to make the solution slippery so that when the skin is applied, you can slide it over the device for adjustment.
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Hero_Guy said:
How's the overall quality of their body protectors and screen protector? Orange peel, screen degradation, etc? I'm think of picking up their whole kit and just a bumper for my N4
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BSE is good quality, but it has orange peel effects like Zagg and others. I'd suggest something like XO Skins or Skinomi for the screen, as they don't have that problem.
Just ordered one. I use BSE on my HOX and it's fantastic, minimal orange peel effect and feels smooth to the touch. Much better than Zagg or Skinomi imo, I've not tried XO.
Xo is a good company... fast shipping etc but their skins are very rubbery. I'd rather have a little orange peel than have my finger stick. I had that on my nexus 7 and even after a couple months it didn't go away.
I ordered from bse but have never used them before. They claim to have changed their film for 2012 to make it feel better, apply easier, etc. How is their fit?
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Fit is good. Still have mine on the gnex.
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Just ordered the full package. Hope the phone doesnt get all scratched up before this gets here :/ Reviews are saying the back scratches like a b*tch.
Think I'll get the skins, first reading the title I laughed out loud 'four skins' faux pas or just my British sense of humour

Rearth Ringke slim REVIEW

Hey guys,
I got the chance to review this case and made the video as usual. It is very thin, very light, however I am not comfortable leaving the top and bottom exposed.
Here it is! If you have any questions please just let me know
http://youtu.be/KIRwjBtI7L4
Just slapped mine on, like the raised corners for face down safety but agree the front of the top and bottom are pretty exposed. Nice fit and what I was looking for though. Nice review
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whiel i like how slim it is. on mine, even with it face down, it'll wobble and it seems the screen is still touching because it slides soo easily like it does without the case.
the case without the phone doesn't wobble and it doesn't slide easily. maybe i have crooked one? doesn't feel like it though since there's no squeaking with the case on.
Just got mine and I'm liking it a lot, all we need is a case exactly like this one but covers the top and bottom as well, but yea this one is very nice
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Odd I put mine face down in the dark and can see light all the way around except the corners. I am fairly positive it's not touching screen. The second case I got isn't as good of a fit though it is loose on the volume rocker side.
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I've had mine for a week or so.
Pros:
Thin
Light
Cons:
Moves around too much directly over the volume controls. Not enough material there to be stiff enough so it tends to flex in that area.
There's an annoying ridge around the edge closest to the screen. Sort of like a line for the mold used to form the plastic. This makes it feel cheap.
I've got the "Ringke Fusion" case on order and hoping I like that better. If so, this one may be going back.
-Brett.
I was just wondering...to address the 'top and bottom bezel uncovered' issue, could we not apply one of those full body shield protectors, i.e those that protect the sides? Or would the case not fit with that on?
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I was just wondering...to address the 'top and bottom bezel uncovered' issue, could we not apply one of those full body shield protectors, i.e those that protect the sides? Or would the case not fit with that on?
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That'll protect from scratches but not from impact
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I have this case and love it. I don't like to put cases on my phones but wanted to protect the glasses back so I got this. Protects the back while barely being noticeable, which is perfect for my tastes.
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Got this case a couple days ago in white. So far so good. Thin and low profile. Dropped the phone yesterday, hit the corner and not a scratch or crack on the phone.
To those who have this case on, is it a snug fit or kind of lose? I'm asking because I just received the Spigen SGP Slim and it has a lose fit. Like you could shake it softly and feel the phone sliding around..kind of disappointed and if the Ringke Slim is snug, then I'm considering ordering that.
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Mine is fit, and I actually have hard time taking it off the phone.
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cisland said:
Mine is fit, and I actually have hard time taking it off the phone.
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Man..I knew I should of ordered from Rearth instead since I had the slim case for the Gnex...thanks for the response. Haha
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probably the tightest snuggiest case. IT's a b*tch to take off. Can nick the phone w/my fingernail trying to remove the case hence why I've been rocking it naked the past week..
Correct fitment is pretty tight . but I think this also makes it barely noticeable
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Thanks for the responses...went ahead and ordered me one. That spigen ones crappy IMHO..good thing I have a buddy that's gonna take it off my hands for the amount I got it for
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waiting for mine
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Best case I've ever owned. And I hate cases.
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I got my navy blue Ringke Slim (version 2) this morning and although the fit is superb and getting it back off if a challenge i am a little cheesed off that "soft touch" doesn't equate to grip like it would on a Case Mate Barely There.
Great case but i am tempted to put my 95p S Line jobbie back on.
Cheapo case back on and the Ringke Slim sold on, it needs to be more grippy.

Incipio Dualpro hard shell case with silicone core

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Not a fan. The silicone is flimsy and our doesn't really cover the lip of the phone that well. Horrible case imo
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I have one that I bought from tmobile and I love the case I accidentally dropped my phone from 3-4 feet and it saved my Gs4 totally. Nice case I just meed a screen protector any recommendations?price is no problem. Thanks
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It's a minimal dual layer, I have one for my gs3, as well as an otterbox. The otterbox has more protection but you gain mass and heft. I like the incipio because it is slim but still offers good protection
I actually had this one on my phone and was paying for it in the store but I scrubbed the purchase before I could even check out. I think it looks really nice and will probably give good drop protection, but the flimsy silicone would drive me crazy. When you push the side buttons the silicone would buckle. The silicone in the top and bottom didn't fit snugly. JMO. Like I said I looked the way it looked. It was the brushed aluminum dual pro shine with black silicone. Just not snug enough of a fit for me.
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Lint magnet, returning tomorrow.
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I saved my phone from a 6 ft fall right onto the hard floor.I guess some people just dont know cases.
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I have had this case on my S4 since I got the phone thru verizon, about 10 days . Black on black. I wanted a slim case with decent drop protection. This was a good compromise. The soft inner core does over lap on to the front of the screen a bit, wich is good as I can lay the phone face down without damaging the screen. The soft rubber inner core does attract lint where it is exposed, but I expected that.
so far I am happy with the case. But, I have not dropped it .....yet...:laugh:
Greg1964 said:
I have one that I bought from tmobile and I love the case I accidentally dropped my phone from 3-4 feet and it saved my Gs4 totally. Nice case I just meed a screen protector any recommendations?price is no problem. Thanks
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Zagg Invisi shield ftw.
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Faux aluminum edges

For those that go naked (no case), have you gotten any scratches on the fake aluminum edges?
I'd like to use no case and have a screen protector & back skin but worried about scratches on the edges.
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surge27 said:
For those that go naked (no case), have you gotten any scratches on the fake aluminum edges?
I'd like to use no case and have a screen protector & back skin but worried about scratches on the edges.
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Check ebay, there are bumper protectors for sale.
SeNt FRoM oVeR THeRe-----> GALAXY note2 FaR FaR aWaY!!!
jaaluk said:
Check ebay, there are bumper protectors for sale.
SeNt FRoM oVeR THeRe-----> GALAXY note2 FaR FaR aWaY!!!
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True but would like to know which ones peeps are using and if they are worth buying or not too
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Check ebay, there are bumper protectors for sale.
SeNt FRoM oVeR THeRe-----> GALAXY note2 FaR FaR aWaY!!!
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I bought one for my S3, those things are so cheap and crappy I wasted my money. However I bought a nice from Draco Designs ( which wasn't cheap) but definitely quality. FYI I emailed them this morning and they replied that one for the S4 will be available next week.
So far I have had no case on my phone (about a month) and there are no scratches. I have only a "Just Like Glass" screen protector
This is what I just put on mine.
search B00BMIG54O on amazon
$14.95 ArmorSuit MilitaryShield - Samsung Galaxy S4 Screen Protector Shield Ultra Clear + Black Carbon Fiber Film Protector
Skin provides nice traction as opposed to stock slick back cover. Edge skins included.
The sides scratch very easily! I highly recommend some type of protection if you intend on keeping your device in mint condition!
Its actually nice metal on the s4 so not the plastic coating like on the s3
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surge27 said:
For those that go naked (no case), have you gotten any scratches on the fake aluminum edges?
I'd like to use no case and have a screen protector & back skin but worried about scratches on the edges.
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Not the metal trim ring around the phone itself, but the chrome bezel that's bordering the display has scratched fairly easily on both mine and my wife's with some minor drops. I definitely wish I would've got a case for outings sooner.
The aluminum trim around the outside of the phone however has remained scratch free on both.
Mine has a small ding in it, and I don't ever recall really dropping it. It does bother me though, and I'm certain I had to have dropped it at some point, as it's on the bottom.
ivanrez said:
This is what I just put on mine.
search B00BMIG54O on amazon
$14.95 ArmorSuit MilitaryShield - Samsung Galaxy S4 Screen Protector Shield Ultra Clear + Black Carbon Fiber Film Protector
Skin provides nice traction as opposed to stock slick back cover. Edge skins included.
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Does NFC work?
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I use the neo hybrid and I have a dent in the faux metal around the phone
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LeKtRiCzzz said:
I use the neo hybrid and I have a dent in the faux metal around the phone
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I second the Neo Hybrid. I bought my S4 about a week ago (changed from the OG note) and spigen is completely wrapping it with the screen protector and the Neo since day 3 (had to order the case lol). it doesn't add too much bulk, it levels out the back so your phone isn't resting on your camera when you set it down and it provides a lip so you can set it face down and won't even touch the screen protector and for a total of $30 my phone is completely covered and not too much bulk added.
Also NFC works and rumor has it wireless charging should work too.
Its the best case I have purchased, Im about to buy the Glass Screens from Spigen.
I skipped the glas.t and went to their Ultra crystal screen protector. Over in the i717 section there's a HUGE thread going over the Glas.t and they started out awesome but the later posts say that they're getting peeling up after a couple months and was probably due to a change in the adhesive. Plus with the extra thickness of the glas.t the home button would be recessed, with the Ultra crystal the button is level with the screen protector. And at $7 for the ultra clear you get 2 and MUCH easier to apply.
Been completely naked on mine for about a month. No scratches on the glass, chrome bezel, faux metal ring around the outside, or battery cover. I don't drop my phone, haven't ever shattered a screen in 5 years of having a smart phone. I keep it alone in a pocket, and that's it. All my phones have been treated this way. The One X looked like it went to hell and back after a few months, but my iPhones, Captivate, S II, and Note II all survived really well. My wife is not so gentle, just throws it in her purse. So she has a flip case on my old Note II she is now using.
The only place I have seen any of these phones show wear is on the back when they rub when placed flat. On the S II it was the lip below the battery door. On the S 4 it seems to be the bottom lip of the chrome around the camera lens. That small section is scuffed. Otherwise this naked phone is pristine after a month of use.
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I had mine since launch day. I dropped it 2-3 times from desk height with not a single scratch anywhere.
Im using the Spigen Glastr and its amazing.
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davezaff said:
Its actually nice metal on the s4 so not the plastic coating like on the s3
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Its actually painted plastic to look like brushed metal
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im a device nudist; never damaged the faux metal on the GS3 or GS4. I am pretty careful with devices though.
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Does NFC work?
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Perfectly, I use Wallet almost daily.

How's the durability of the back side?

I always thought I was really careful with my phone but it seems I just scratched my HTC one's aluminum back. Not sure what, but I'm gonna go with keys.
How would you guys consider the durability of the nexus 5?
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The back on the white is REALLY hard to see scratches on. The durability is meh. Plastic body means more smooshing of plastic if it drops, but that also means less chance of a cracked screen. Overall though I love my white n5.
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