I recently bought a matte finish skin from Slick wraps hoping that it would provide some more grip. I was a bit disappointed when I realized that it was just as slippery ad the original aluminium finish.
Can anyone recommend a back skin/decal for this phone that provides some more grip? It's a plus if it also has a decent look. Dont bother recommending cases/bumpers as I dont want my phone to look and feel clunky
Look on Slick Wraps,...there is new skin that has some decent texture for grip.
https://www.slickwraps.com/alcantara-series-wraps-for-nexus-6p.html
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Just got my black alcantara skin installed and it definitely has the most grip if all other skins (dbrand or slickwraps). It's rather thick though, you can feel the edge more than any other skin for sure. The back does feel pretty good though, will see how it does after some time.
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Can you take pictures of the skin on your device?
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let me be honest with you , firstly i myself love skins on my tech related stuff.
but for the 6p ,sadly a skin will not add sufficient amount of grip, mainly due to how thin the phone is on the bezels, i do not know how to explain it, but when i have my 6p in a case i feel like i am much less prone to dropping it.
or it slipping , it is a slippery phone.
imo. the 6p feels alot better in a case, i don't like it naked (or even with the matte skin i have applied).
i currently have the Ringke fusion case on it , and it adds a great amount of grip to it.
and i am awaiting my supcase.
you'll want a case!
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A little late but here's a couple. I've really been liking it the last few days. Edges have smoothed out a lot and you don't notice the "thickness" of it after some use. Really reminds me of my oneplus one with the sandstone (obviously much softer though).
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I had the same problem with cases being too thick and skins not offering enough grip. I think I found the solution and I've been using it for about 6 months now. It's not pretty but I've been using translucent floor grip tape - the kind you put on stairs. Do a search on Amazon for '3M Safety-Walk'. I didn't need the full roll so look for vendors that sell you a few feet of the tape.
I use the 'clear' version which allows the original color of the phone to come through. I don't need to cover the entire phone; just areas where my hands touch and need grip. I also cut out thin strips for the sides. The pro is that it's cheap and thin enough that it won't add much thickness as long as you don't cover the entire phone. The con is that the thin side strips need to be replaced every 6 months or so because I'm constantly gripping that area more.
I've attached a picture. Ignore the circular metal; that's my sim card slot opener. I'm sure you can make it look nicer than what I did.
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I used to have an iphone 4 and I had a nice clear case that gripped the sides of the case without overlapping the front. I would really like to have something like that for the Nexus 4. Anything that has a lip over the front tends to collect pocket dust like crazy and clear cases seem harder to find for android phones. I don't want anything that is silicon. I don't know if what I want is really possible, the iphone had that infamous metal ring that gave the case something to grip on without going over the front.
Yeah that's a tough one, I think most people actually like to have the overlapping on the front so the screen doesn't contact a surface if it's face down. When looking up cases they point that out too as one of the pro's of their case.
I'm sure more cases and options will come out for this phone, they were probably waiting to see the actual demand for this phone and it seems there is more demand for this phone then companies thought there would be.
I'm waiting for something like Spigen has for the iphone, it looks like a bumper with a clear part on the back. Not sure if they'll make that either, if not I'll stick to finding a good bumper.
I'm in the same boat. I was actually looking at one last night but now I can't find it!
What it did was overlapped only on the corners. So, the corners were protected and the face of the phone wouldn't touch when lying face-down, but you still had the ability to easily use gestures on the curved screen.
I believe this will do what you want http://www.rearthusa.com/google-nexus-4-ringke-slim-case they aren't clear, but they have the most restricted fit http://www.rearthusa.com/google-nexus-4-ringke-slim-case
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It looks like it's only a pre order, but these fit fairly "slim"
That case would be so perfect for me if it had the back cut out to show the glass back design. Be a shame to cover it up.
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That case would be so perfect for me if it had the back cut out to show the glass back design. Be a shame to cover it up.
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It is a shame but most people with clear cases end up with yellowish tinted case after getting it dirty. Also, the rearth ringke cases are I believe still slippery, not much grip compared to diztronics or other brands.
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I used to have an iphone 4 and I had a nice clear case that gripped the sides of the case without overlapping the front. I would really like to have something like that for the Nexus 4. Anything that has a lip over the front tends to collect pocket dust like crazy and clear cases seem harder to find for android phones. I don't want anything that is silicon. I don't know if what I want is really possible, the iphone had that infamous metal ring that gave the case something to grip on without going over the front.
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The nillkin case is just beautiful and just cost 10 dollars
I don't know I think I may just go caseless and rely on the scratch resistance of gorilla glass. I am not worried about drops I can prevent that, it just seems silly to put a case on to protect the pretty back when it obscures the pretty back. Kind of like keeping a fancy watch in a safe so you don't scratch it.
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I hardly drop my phone, and no I'm not being ignorant or cocky and saying "I'll never drop my phone". So I don't know can't find any cases of my like
If you can't find any you like, you dont HAVE to buy a case...
You'll wish you had one the moment you drop it
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You'll wish you had one the moment you drop it
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But then again, I don't want to spend to much. I want a stylish case. any recommendation?
neo hybrid is probably one of the more stylish cases (though costs $30)
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It is like you buy insurance, if you know when you will drop it, there is nothing to talk about, but $20-30 to protect your $600-700 investment I think really is worth it.
Check out the Poetic Atmosphere case, here's my review on it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2280103
It's a nice looking case and it's cheap too.
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I've been through two feature phones and three smart phones and I never used a case until this one. For previous phones I would at most put a skin on them. I dropped my last two phones (Palm Pre and Nexus S) from ~2 feet a few times and each time it landed on a corner. No major damage, just scuff marks. The reports across the web are that the S4 doesn't hold up too well in comparison to other phones when dropped. The screen runs right to the corner which makes me worry. That plus the phone being so much larger (and harder to hold on to) made me decide to go for a case. I went with the Spigen Neo Hybrid, and I think it's great. Doesn't add much thickness, looks great and should protect the phone.
If you're looking for something stylish, I'd recommend either Verus Oneye - http://www.zoarah.com/by-brand/verus/#ty%3Bpagination_contents%3B%2Fby-brand%2Fverus%2Fpage-2%2F
Or
Spigen Slim Armor - http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-s4-case-slim-armor.html
Or If you dont mind a big case(with better protection), a Trident Aegis - http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-products/samsung-galaxy-iv-i9505/aegis-case-samsung-galaxy-iv-i9505.aspx
Today I went shopping for alternatives while waiting for the Spigen Neo Hybrid I ordered from across the atlantic, and stumbled across Samsungs own Protective Cover +. I had no idea what I was buying, but thought it could be worth the 20 bucks. Turns out it's actually a pretty solid case, with a sturdy polycarbonate back and what looks like TPU all around the sides. It even has holes on one of the corners to fit wrist straps and such.
I'm not a big fan of the grey TPU for the white version, but other than that I'm really impressed. Despite its name it's probably no more protective than a basic TPU shell though, in particular because it doesn't add more than a millimeter height to the edge of the screen.
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Yes!
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I hardly drop my phone, and no I'm not being ignorant or cocky and saying "I'll never drop my phone". So I don't know can't find any cases of my like
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Maybe a slim back cover is your like, covers are form-fitting snap-on covers that protect your cell phone without adding a lot of bulk, have openings for camera, volume/ side buttons, headset, charger jack and kickstand which allows access to all phone functions.
Nope, they aren't worth it when there is need for cheap Black Market spare parts.
Not a case man either but this case made me keep the S4. lol As far as being worth it ummm yea it's a 500 + phone. Only takes one drunk night. hehe
I love skins for my devices. It gives them a custom look while preventing scratches. That is why I jumped at the chance to receive a free EXO skin of my choice. They have quite a variety to choose from on their site. For me, it always comes down the the wood designs, this time I chose the wood grain bubinga. The skin itself also has a slight texture with the wood grain that is a wonderful added touch that makes it feel more true to life. I love dark wood looks, as I currently have a skinomi wood grain skin on my Asus Transformer Prime tablet and keyboard dock.
This is the first skin that I have ever applied with a hot air dryer, and it certainly helps form the skin to the back cover. However, the skin isn't perfect in it's coverage of the back. I lined up the camera, flash, and speaker holes perfectly. What was left was slightly off for the outer edge of the skin. The right side was too close to the edge, while there was still some white showing on the left side. It's not too bad since its barely a millimeter off, but it is definitely something that I noticed.
The rest of the skin went on smoothly, but I was surprised to notice that mine did not come with the home button piece. I most likely wouldn't have kept the piece on anyway depending on if it caused issues with the fingerprint scanner since I use it daily. The sides have stayed in place pretty well over the past few days without any movement or peeling of the edges. Another thing that is slightly off is the top edge of the screen cover. I have the speaker, camera, and sensors aligned properly, but the notification LED cutout is a little lower than where the light is.
The skin itself isn't too thick, but it does make swiping the fingerprint sensor a tiny bit more difficult. I was even able to put a case back on over the skin, albeit with a little difficulty. Overall, I am quite satisfied with the skin, and look forward to more skin choices from EXO skins in the future. Here's hoping this review fixes the slight errors on the back, as well as possibly introducing more wood grain choices.
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I really wonder how it would look like when you use skin with wireless charger backcover... (it's a bit thicker than normal backcover) anyway thanks for the review, looking to buy one of these also... Any recommendations for the brand? (currently what I found is exo skin and slickwraps)
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:good: looks good. But I'll have to give it a pass, judging on how prone i am dropping my phones...
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I really wonder how it would look like when you use skin with wireless charger backcover... (it's a bit thicker than normal backcover) anyway thanks for the review, looking to buy one of these also... Any recommendations for the brand? (currently what I found is exo skin and slickwraps)
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That's what I would like to know since I wouldn't be able to get a case that works with the wireless back.
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I had one similar (Skinomi) and it doesn't quite fit the wireless back.
The sides are fine but it has trouble covering the corners, they "scrunch" so it's not an even/smooth fit. If you cut slits you maybe able to get it to fit.
I should add that because the sides are ridged and not smooth the side stickers have trouble staying in place if rubbed too much. Particularly around the top/bottom.
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thanks for the info... i guess i wont be buying it... gosh i hate how wireless charging backcover doesnt have any case >.>
Wow I would probably not have the patience to apply it so gingerly with hair dryers and it would be skewed!
Thanks for the review.
Everyone has their own taste. But yuck.
Reminds me of Walmart furniture with plastic stickon woodgrain.
I've noticed that there are a lot of threads for rugged cases, slim cases, vinyl skins and for people who want to use the phone naked (with Nexus Protect, hopefully ).
But how about covering the phone in a clear, transparent skin to protect the soft alluminium against scratches, while preserving the awesome look and design of the Nexus 6p?
I've found a handful of such skins:
http://www.skinomi.com/sk22137-huawei-nexus-6p-skin-protector.html
http://www.skinomi.com/sk22137-matte-nexus-6p-phone-skin-protector.html
http://www.iqshield.com/iq22137-huawei-nexus-6p-skin-protector.html
http://phantomskinz.com/google-nexus-6p/
http://www.xtremeguard.com/Huawei-Nexus-6P-Screen-Protectors-p/huanex6pxgrds.htm
http://www.armorsuit.com/huawei-nexus-6p-full-body-skin-protector.html
http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-6p-skins
Please share your experience with products like these (even with previous phones), or tell us if you order one!
A few samples from a couple different brands
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I've got the first Skinomi you listed installed on my aluminum angler while I'm waiting for a dbrand skin to arrive. Although I've used the Skinomi screen protector before, this is my first time using the full body skin. In short, I love it. I typically carry my phone in my front pocket and so far there's been no peeling, scratches, etc... It adds a nice tackiness to the grip. I doubt it provides any drop protection though. Visually, I can't tell there's anything on the phone.
Bought xtremeguard to protect mine while i waited for my vinyl skin. The screen guard had huge cut outs for the speaker and the proximity sensors were covered. That leaves a lot of glass exposed and a black screen on calls.
The back was also poorly cut in terms of fit and finish. There's no skin provided for the visor, and the top edge of aluminum around the visor was completely omitted.
I bought that for $2 back when there was a sale code, but it was definitely not something I would keep on the long term. That being said, the visibility through the skin was quite good after you let the skin settle in about 2 days after installation.
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I've got the first Skinomi you listed installed on my aluminum angler while I'm waiting for a dbrand skin to arrive. Although I've used the Skinomi screen protector before, this is my first time using the full body skin. In short, I love it. I typically carry my phone in my front pocket and so far there's been no peeling, scratches, etc... It adds a nice tackiness to the grip. I doubt it provides any drop protection though. Visually, I can't tell there's anything on the phone.
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Could I trouble you for a pic of the skin on alluminum? All i see is the graphite ones, would be nice to see how the alluminum looks with one of these skins. Thanks!
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Could I trouble you for a pic of the skin on alluminum? All i see is the graphite ones, would be nice to see how the alluminum looks with one of these skins. Thanks!
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Here you go. I could have aligned the back piece a bit better. It's a little low. I figured I'd just leave it though since I'm expecting a dbrand. Also, there is a skin over the visor as well.
Those pics look pretty darn good actually. I wouldn't mind a clear visor vinyl, but I'm rocking a matte black already.
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Those pics look pretty darn good actually. I wouldn't mind a clear visor vinyl, but I'm rocking a matte black already.
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Yeah, about the only thing they missed was a piece directly above the visor. I tried putting it in the Google Adopted case as well. It barely fit, but I hated the look, so skin only.
Just ordered a Bestskinever full body skin. We'll see if its cut out better than the other ones.
All these other brands seem to share more or less the same cuts, ommiting the strip above the visor, and not really covering "edge-to-edge". Waiting for some company to solve these issues. I'm mostly excited about Slickwrap's Naked series. It had perfect coverage on the HTC one M8
Has anyone tried the Seidio Dilex case yet? They have been my favorite for years. Thinking of ordering the blue one.
https://www.seidioonline.com/product/google-pixel-xl-dilex-case/
No I have not tried one.
Ok, Got my blue one in Saturday.
Typical Seidio high quality. But, very thick and heavy compared to other cases I've tried. It does feel like the safest case I've tried yet.
Kickstand is thin, but holds phone up very well and has magnetic closure.
The blue parts have a satiny/rubbery texture feel. (Slick yet grippy at same time)
Case goes on/off easily.
Front has a much better seal around the edge than many others. Especially compared to the UAG.
Fingerprint sensor is deep. A sloped edge would have been nice.
Buttons feel nice.
USB port is generous size. Much more so than the tiny one in the Rhinoshield.
This case feels safer than any other I've tried. Will probably swap between it and my Rhinoshield depending on plans.
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i have used seidio for all my previous Nexus phones. still have not purchased it yet for my pixel xl but am seriously considering it now since not too pleased with the uag case. i think they may have rushed it.
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I have the Surface and the two-piece hard shell comes apart quite easily
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I have the Surface and the two-piece hard shell comes apart quite easily
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I had the same one on my Nexus and 6P and the case would separate on its own sometimes on both of them. The one on my Pixel XL goes on easily, but I really have to fiddle and struggle with it to get it off. I suppose that's better overall.
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i have used seidio for all my previous Nexus phones. still have not purchased it yet for my pixel xl but am seriously considering it now since not too pleased with the uag case. i think they may have rushed it.
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I don't really care for my UAG case either. Of all my Pixel XL cases I've purchased, the RhinoShield bumper is my favorite closely followed by the Seidio Dilex. The only reason the RhinoShield wins is due to how small it is.
This is the most solidly build Seidio case I've owned and loved them all. This one just adds the most bulk.
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I had the same one on my Nexus and 6P and the case would separate on its own sometimes on both of them. The one on my Pixel XL goes on easily, but I really have to fiddle and struggle with it to get it off. I suppose that's better overall.
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I have owned the Seidio Surface for 2 previous devices. Loved the feel, but hated the two piece snap together design.