So I think I came up with a way of protecting the camera lens from getting scratched up. As you might remember, shortly after getting my V10, I discovered the camera lens got pretty badly scratched up. It only affected photos with points of lights, creating a diffraction pattern in the photo. A few weeks ago I ordered and received replacement lens covers from AliExpress.com I got 5 for about $30.00. Had the lens cover replaced for $20.00 at a local cell phone shop.
I use a Spigen slim armor case, but I find that bulky and want to use my aluminum frame instead. So I thought about what I could use to give a bit of a buffer to the lens when laying it down. I came up with the idea of a nylon washer or two. I picked up a pack of 3/8s nylon washers at lowes for about a $1.00. I could not get two washers glued together. so I went with one.
I used a bit of cyanoacrylate (krazy glue) to glue the washer to the lens bezel. I first tested on the scratched up lens to make sure the glue wouldn't create hazing on the lens.
Below are the pictures of the fix:
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So Skinomi was the only skin available when I ordered my phone and I just got it installed to day. No pics of the front as its just the usual clear front skin but here are some pics of the carbon fiber black back. It fits pretty well but does leave the sides a little unprotected. Pictures with and without flash, couldn't tell which ones were better.
Install of the carbon fiber is a little more difficult to line up as you cannot slide it around because it doesn't use solution, its just a sticker with special adhesive. I got it as strait as I could. Enjoy.
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It looks pretty neat, but why is the bottom split in half and the top isn't seems to me you just cover the entire thing at once or split it into three segments like the original back cover.
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It looks pretty neat, but why is the bottom split in half and the top isn't seems to me you just cover the entire thing at once or split it into three segments like the original back cover.
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Looks good. I have the skinomi cf on my gtab and looks similar quality.
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/lg/exoskin-lg-nexus-4
Has anyone tried one of these skins? They look very similar to dbrand skins which is what I just ordered, but X gear provides a full body skin for a couple dollars extra?
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http://youtu.be/YTLqVuT0MuA
I'm interested to know as well. Anyone using this or had this for their nexus 4?
bubinga wood skin
I just installed mine tonight. Back of it is flawless and so easy to put on. Feels like real wood. The only beef I have is the front side. It does not protect the actual screen of the phone.....so I tried to install it over my BSE clear skin protector. Wasn't the best move (if perfection was what I was going for) because I ended up ripping the thin sides off to make installation over a barely dried wet applied clear skin. Still looks awesome though and I really really like it overall.
If I had to do it over again....I would have installed the front EXOskin over a tempered glass protector for the complete look. The reason the EXOskin didn't play well with the clear skin already on the phone is that the EXOskin is very adhesive. I think it would have been better over something like tempered glass. That would have given it protection over the actual screen and a wood look elsewhere.
Like I stated though....love mine.
What do you guys think about something like this for the Note 4?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pink-Flexib...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item259a661c2a
I already have a screen protector on it and I figure with the back, it's replaceable in a worst case scenario!
Would this type of bumper be any good? More than anything I think it would just provide lips so that I could place it down on a table without worrying about scratching...
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And there are a view different kinds, like this clear one (which is also "hard TPU")
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CLEAR-WHITE...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item5b089f8ccd
I have a different bumper case; it's TPU but the openings look very similar to the one's linked. IMO, these cases shouldn't be considered ideal for drop protection. I've looked and the camera bezel protection is nil; maybe some protection, if dropped on a flat surface. Not confident in that but sitting on a flat surface may be OK.
I just use it around the house or quick outings. I just don't plan on dropping this phone with this case but that's a risk. The case seems sure to grip in my hand holding and transferring to and from my belt mounted pouch; feels lighter, slimmer and easier on/off as well as holding in landscape view. My 2¢.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2922890
Nillkin Armor-Border Series Phone Case Cover For Samsung GALAXY Note 4
Been rocking this case for a couple days now and It's pretty great. The clear parts are a hard PC/plastic, and the frosted parts are TPU. It is molded together well and there are no visible seams to be found. TPU is not too soft or too hard, it provides a decent amount of grip, but lets face t, short of a rubber, lint collecting case, the material is not going to pride the grip as much as the design. Thats where this falls. The tpu on the back of the case provides a ridge for your finger to snag when holding. This provides grip without being bulky.
The sides are low on the front making it easy to swipe, especially with a glass screen protector. The top and bottom of the front are raised and keep your screen off the surface when laid face down.
Overall, I would have probably went with the black/clear version with my black phone, and clear/frost with a white phone, so I may pick up another.
Zero issues with the fingerprint scanner after 5.1.1 update on verizon.
Best part is its only $14.95 for a case with premium feel and good protection. All without the bulk.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017L64KXI/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0
https://youtu.be/QGDeSBzZc5s
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Great match on color of burgandy S22 ultra. Great feel in hand and no slip. Sturdy. Comes with warranty. I ordered about 6 different cases. This one protects the screen with raised edges more than others. Only one that felt close (felt great in hand) was the BWY. Not enough protection on sides of screen for me.
This case provides ample protection for an S22 Ultra from all angles. The corners are heavily reinforced, with great drop protection and there’s raised protection at the top and bottom of the screen. The rear camera lenses are recessed a good distance from the back of the case providing good protection there too. Overall, this case is a good choice for protecting an expensive, top of the line smartphone. The retractable stand on the back of the case can be used to have the phone stand vertically or horizontally for watching videos or making video calls.
Link to Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NP6HMJR?th=1
Price $24