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Just out of curiosity I just wanted to know what kind of protection people use on their Desire, so I thought I'd create a poll.

Hmm..there is no screen protector option....

Why isn't there a "none" option? I don't do anything other than put it in a pocket away from keys and loose change.
Thanks,
Dave

foxmeister said:
Why isn't there a "none" option? I don't do anything other than put it in a pocket away from keys and loose change.
Thanks,
Dave
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Same here

that has to be one of the pointless polls ever, why not just read hte threads peopel have posted and work it out yourself as there is such a wide range of accessories its impossible to cover htem all without another spam post?
There are the basics most peopel are using
screen protector + case! some people might even store their phone in a draw or locked away. I know the gf puts hers in a pocket + handbag + car seat

What Gel Cases are people using ?
I'm a little concerned that mine could scratch / mark the bottom lip of the
phone.
Now I'm looking for something a bit softer / more pliable !
Any ideas ?

screenprotector is enough !! for me

When mine arrives...I will get a gel case, screen protector and the original genuine HTC leather case
The screen protector is a must for me.

Hard plastic Expansys case + Brando UltraClear screen protector.
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foxmeister said:
Why isn't there a "none" option? I don't do anything other than put it in a pocket away from keys and loose change.
Thanks,
Dave
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Woops, my bad . I knew I forgot something.
albert_htc said:
What Gel Cases are people using ?
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There's quite a few around, check these ones out: gelaskins.com/catalog.php?DeviceID=105&CategoryID=56
(Originally on: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=680983)

neoprene case a la http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=673135
JAmes.

I use a genuine HTC screen protector along with the leather pouch, works very well for me.
I find the screen protector is a great fit, no bubbles, no dust, and the fit is so good you can't tell there's a cover on the screen. It also seems to be much more resistant to finger prints than the actual screen itself. You get two in a pack and only cost me £3.75 with free first class delivery from a seller on EBay.
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I use Invisible Shield Maximum Protection + Leather case.

Screen protector ,leather pop up case for normal use ,pdair metal case for work,and a silicon headphone bung.

case-mate barely there!
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I've got a cheap screen protector from ebay (pack of 6 for about £3) and a sena leather case. I really like the case, the only criticism is that i need both hands free to be able to get the phone out the case without risking dropping it. But i'd much rather live with that slight inconvenience than pay £7 or £8 a month for Tmobile insurance.

Just a screen protector and a trouser pocket.

Wow, I didn't even notice the barely there case until you said it!

Always use Protection

FoneM8 screen protector & a black ebay gel case.
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what do you keep your desire in.......

desire in?
i have a leather pouch for mine as does my son but my wife has one of these flip type wallets that the desire clips into and i must say i quite like it.
also do you use a screen protector (plastic film thing) again both myself and my sone does but my wife has choose not too, her screen coulours are more vibrant than ours, are there any benefits for me to peel mine off?
thanks

mine's in a gel case with a screen protector (the gel case goes in a neoprene android case when i chuck it in my gym bag).
still perfect after nearly 4 months

Just a leather pouch for me. Tried screen protectors when I first got the phone but never looked right to me. Still in perfect condition after two months.
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mine is nude with no screen protector at all, still looks brand new
No need for a case if you look after your stuff properly and don't throw it around.
Same as my Hero, never had a case, sold it in super mind condition, the new owner was like are you sure you had this for 10 months!.

casemate barely there.

I use a Gel case and screen protector. I find the gel case quite beneficial, the rubberised material makes it more grip-able and I'm less likely to drop it. Also I can prop the Desire against the car dash when using GPS navigation and it doesn't move as much as it would without the gel case.

I've had mine for like a month and still in excellent condition. Not a scratch on it. Thought of getting a case for it but thought not to get one. Just been careful with it by not putting other things into my pockets, etc. Shame that I didn't get a case with it like my Touch Diamond
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My G1 pouch
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I use a gellaskin and a official htc pouch

roscoe141 said:
casemate barely there.
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(silver)

keep it in my pocket .
In all honesty dont have a screen protector or a case. I do get a little paranoid about getting scratches on it but rarely have anything else in the same pocket. So little over over 2 months and still looks perfect

i have a slip case, its built for the iphone but fits the desire great. i don't have a screen protector at all normally do on phones but not with my desire not to sure why i don't on my desire.

That capdase case here:
http://www.capdase.com/en/product5.php?cid=1&bid=5&mid=994&pid=6957
LOVE IT

Screen Protector, Gel Case & Sony X10 soft pouch... Fits perfectly in this

Zenus Leather Case, MOMAX Screen Protector.
That's all

Kept it in my HTC HD2 original leather pouch. =)
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Prema999 said:
That capdase case here:
http://www.capdase.com/en/product5.php?cid=1&bid=5&mid=994&pid=6957
LOVE IT
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Excellent gel case - I've ordered about 10 of these so far for friends and family, £2.95 delivered on ebay, seller is talklinesales. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360259658132 Excellent fast service, they have more stock arriving on Monday.
Don't use a screen protector, use an old slip cover/sleeve for an ancient organiser I had laying around for additional protection in the pocket and a decent lens cloth to keep the screen clean. Got mine on day one (March 27th) and it still looks new.
Aaron

Currently occupying a Nexus 1 pouch.

In G1 Offical Pouch, Ordered http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Leather-Case...m&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_216&hash=item19bd412bc2
should be coming soon..... have a screen protector... i hate protectors but im criminally careless with my phone so i rather have a protector.
i hate gel cases..... i love the 'naked' feel of a unprotected phone casing so i just slot it in a pouch
bought my G1 a leather flip case which was very very nice... other then the fact that it made it super thick slightly harder to use..... in the end after i dropped my G1 enough of times i carried it around naked(the phone not me) with a badly damaged screen protector.... poor G1
hopefully this pouch will protect the phone from my rough hands

Like i said in another post, those ones that i paied like 6 euros and they're great
Hard slim case + 1x screen protector:
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250663722867&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Flexigrip soft case + 1x screen protector:
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270586284031&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

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....

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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....
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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.

Recommend any good cases?

Hey guys,
Im looking for a case for my phone but i'm extremely unsure what to get, anything that'll look after the phone without getting damaged. I'm not interested in those flip cases because I know they wont last long as I seen someones case literally been torn apart within a month not sure if it was from excessive use but it looked nasty af. Your recommendations will be appreciated greatly!

If you like the look the black Spigen case hands down. I've been using this model on my Onyx and 6p both still like the day I bought. This case can withstand the hardest of drops even on concrete.

Exodusche said:
If you like the look the black Spigen case hands down. I've been using this model on my Onyx and 6p both still like the day I bought. This case can withstand the hardest of drops even on concrete.
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That brand! I had that for my LG G5 it worked great! I'll consider getting another cover from them soon. Thanks Exodusche!

ZuneYT said:
Hey guys,
Im looking for a case for my phone but i'm extremely unsure what to get, anything that'll look after the phone without getting damaged. I'm not interested in those flip cases because I know they wont last long as I seen someones case literally been torn apart within a month not sure if it was from excessive use but it looked nasty af. Your recommendations will be appreciated greatly!
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I've been pretty happy with this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015X90UJS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Survived a few drops.

I've used this one for a few years (E LV). Dropped the phone on concrete and its been fine. for 10 bucks you get basically two cases one with a kickstand and one with a belt clip.
Nexus 6P CASE, E LV Shock-Absorption - Dual Layer Armor Holster Defender Full Body Protective Case Cover with Kickstand and Belt Swivel Clip for HUAWEI Nexus 6P - [BLACK]
The edges of the case has become a bit chipped now from dropping the phone a bunch, and it is plastic.
I apparently can't post links yet.
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I used these cases;
Spigen Neo Hybrid EX 7 / 10
Perfect fit. Perfect Protection. Good looking. But case started turning yellow after a while.
Spigen Ultra Hybrid 6/10
Perfect fit. Good Protection. Good looking. Gets yellow after a while too
Spigen Rugged Armor 10/10
Perfect fit. Perfect Protection (dropped many times, and my little son throwed it almost everyday ) But it still protect.
If you want to protection , I strongly recommend that case.
(All cases bought from Amazon.)

Been using a SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle since day one....Has withstood many drops from as high as my lifted Jeep onto the roadway. Love this case, still retains much of the great look of the 6P as well, until I slapped a big piece of metal on the back for my magnet mount in the car. I have also used the same iCarez screen protector since day one, no lifting, no cracking, nothing just a beautiful tempered glass screen protector that has withstood the test of time. FULL DISCLAIMER, I love my devices and I take great care of them. I avoid damage, immersion, destruction for the most part but we aren't perfect and accidents happen. That being said, if you are someone that beats the crap out of everything you use, you may want something stronger.
Phone Case: https://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Release-Unicorn-PremiumSlim-Protective/dp/B015X90UJS
Screen Protector: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0168XT3E6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Buy them, you won't be disappointed.

I bought a Spigen case, I didn't like it. It leaves a grease like substance that gets all over the screen. I just leave it nude cause I hate cases anyway

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I bought a Spigen case, I didn't like it. It leaves a grease like substance that gets all over the screen. I just leave it nude cause I hate cases anyway
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That doesn't sound right I would of sent it back. Either you got a knock off or factory defective.

Exodusche said:
That doesn't sound right I would of sent it back. Either you got a knock off or factory defective.
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After making this post I looked at it again. Ran it under water to clean and try it again. It seems to be just a waterproof coating wearing off on my hands
Still couldn't recommend it because of that

My Nexus 6P survives well with the incipio case.
The screen protector has not shattered/scratched since I've bought it 2 and half years ago.
It fell a lot and didn't die so i guess this case is great ^^