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Full Protection Help - Nexus 4 Full Film screen protector and bumper case

Hi xdas,
I just ordered my Nexus 4, finally!!, and i want to get some protection for my baby when it delivers. I am looking for a full screen protector film for front and back or even sides, and a bumper case, for a cheap and reasonable quality product. The official Nexus 4 bumper case is priced too high for a case, so i decided to look for other options. I would like to hear some suggestions on the full film screen protector and bumper case, and i would prefer to buy it from ebay or amazon or the company's official website, because i do not trust unknown sites.
The few products i found for bumper cases are:
Poetic Borderline Bumper Case - $9.95
Shenit Bumper Case - $14.95 (Not sure about this, seems unknown)
for full film screen i found:
XtremeGuard Full Body screen protector shield - $3.99 or $4.99
Skinomi TechSkin for Nexus 4 - $12.99
ZAGG invisibleSHIELD for Nexus 4 - Full Body ($20.96) vs Maximum Coverage ($20.65) I do not know if the Maximum is better because it might interfere with buttons and other holes because it is not cut properply
Note: Can anyone tell me also if *wet* application is good, because i read some reviews that it damages the phone, and you have to dip it in soap, yikes, a phone in water i think its going to damage it.
Can you guys recommend me to some other alternatives other than the one i posted and if also you can give me reviews on those i posted?
Thanks so much in advance!
*Edit: I added the links for each item.

BUMP! any suggestions still?

joshtrader said:
Hi xdas,
I just ordered my Nexus 4, finally!!, and i want to get some protection for my baby when it delivers. I am looking for a full screen protector film for front and back or even sides, and a bumper case, for a cheap and reasonable quality product. The official Nexus 4 bumper case is priced too high for a case, so i decided to look for other options. I would like to hear some suggestions on the full film screen protector and bumper case, and i would prefer to buy it from ebay or amazon or the company's official website, because i do not trust unknown sites.
The few products i found for bumper cases are:
Poetic Borderline Bumper Case - $9.95
Shenit Bumper Case - $14.95 (Not sure about this, seems unknown)
for full film screen i found:
XtremeGuard Full Body screen protector shield - $3.99 or $4.99
Skinomi TechSkin for Nexus 4 - $12.99
ZAGG invisibleSHIELD for Nexus 4 - Full Body ($20.96) or Maximum Coverage ($20.65) I do not know if the Maximum is better because it might interfere with buttons and other holes because it is not cut properly
Note: Can anyone tell me also if *wet* application is good, because i read some reviews that it damages the phone, and you have to dip it in soap, yikes, a phone in water i think its going to damage it.
*Sorry for not posting links, forum rules wouldn't allow me to because i just joined, i will add soon!
Can you guys recommend me to some other alternatives other than the one i posted and if also you can give me reviews on those i posted?
Thanks so much in advance!
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I currently have the poetic bumper, and it's good till it splits, but the company has a really good warrant and has been shipping out replacements pretty quickly. Heard there's a new version, but waiting on this one to break first. As of screens protectors, I had an extreme guard, took it off, but prolly putting another back on. Just a helpful hint about applying wet apply screen protectors, DO NOT PLACE THE PHONE IN WATER. The protector goes in the water, then onto your phone. The phone is dry, the protector gets wet, to slide on the phone easier (giggedy). Here is a video to help you along. The wet apply protectors can go over the edges of the phone while the dry one won't cover that portion of the screen. Hope that helps.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVGa8ED4KBM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
-EP

Go with the xoskins case fit version. They are wet install but don't have orange peel. They also come with spray and lifetime replacements. Get a generic bumper on amazon. Some ship from china some ship from the US. Make sure so you dont end up waiting 2 months for a bumper.

I use skinomi carbon fiber skins on all my devices. No bumpers, cases, or anything else that makes the phone bulky or harder to carry in my front jeans pocket. Just ordered for my N4, can't wait to slap it on.
As for screen protector, I run it naked. I don't carry anything else in my left pocket besides my phone and just am generally careful to not scratch the screen.

I got a cheap xtremeguard for the back, nothing on the front because I love how slick it is and the poetic bumper.
For me it is the perfect setup except I'm on my 2nd bumper because the first one separated.

eep02b said:
I currently have the poetic bumper, and it's good till it splits, but the company has a really good warrant and has been shipping out replacements pretty quickly. Heard there's a new version, but waiting on this one to break first.
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Do you know if the version selling on eBay is the newer version?
stretched said:
Go with the xoskins case fit version. They are wet install but don't have orange peel. They also come with spray and lifetime replacements. Get a generic bumper on amazon. Some ship from china some ship from the US. Make sure so you dont end up waiting 2 months for a bumper.
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I'm confused about why people would use a wet install skin on the Nexus 4. Wet skins are meant for phones that don't need a bumper and give some shock absorption. The Nexus 4 needs a bumper/case because it is made from glass. If it falls with only a wet skin protecting it, it will still crack. Anyhow, the transparent sticky ones from eBay look even better and they only cost 50 cents.
turbodroid said:
I use skinomi carbon fiber skins on all my devices. No bumpers, cases, or anything else that makes the phone bulky or harder to carry in my front jeans pocket. Just ordered for my N4, can't wait to slap it on.
As for screen protector, I run it naked. I don't carry anything else in my left pocket besides my phone and just am generally careful to not scratch the screen.
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Aren't you playing with fire? Even with skinomi, if you drop your phone once on the pavement, the glass will probably still crack.

Tempered glass case friendly?

Hey guys, ive never bought a tempered glass screen protector, and im wondering how case friendly they are? Im due for my upgrade on monday so id like to get one on order as long as its G2G with the bodyglove dropsuit rugged series case. Thanks

hi,
I did not have any problem but the case I use is one you find in the att store. it's not a 'slim' case by any stretch its a very thickish rubbery type thing for maxiumum protection. you could probably drop kick the phone and not even phase it.
the temperd glass with the case I'm using is no problem -- both I got in the att store when upgraded. my advice if you are shopping around online is to find people who use the case you do and ask them

munoz303 said:
Hey guys, ive never bought a tempered glass screen protector, and im wondering how case friendly they are? Im due for my upgrade on monday so id like to get one on order as long as its G2G with the bodyglove dropsuit rugged series case. Thanks
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i use a Spigen Slim Armor with my glass screen protector without any problems, also, they look fantastic and feel very nice in the hand:good:

Sinchero said:
i use a Spigen Slim Armor with my glass screen protector without any problems, also, they look fantastic and feel very nice in the hand:good:
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I have 2 different versions of the Spigen and love the tempered glass I got from Luvvitt and Amazon

I have a Zagg Glass on mine and it fits fine into the Otterbox Defender.

I recommend Nillkin, the glass has beveled edges which will slide on the object that makes contact with the glass' edges and therefore prevent movement pressure. If you decided to go for another brand, I suggest you also look for beveled edges.

to be honest id say it fits most of the cases.. only bumpers might have some problems

Same here as Taz420nj, Zagg Glass and a Otterbox Defender case. I should have my Trident Kraken case this coming Tuesday. Best of both worlds as far as protection goes.

munoz303 said:
Hey guys, ive never bought a tempered glass screen protector, and im wondering how case friendly they are? Im due for my upgrade on monday so id like to get one on order as long as its G2G with the bodyglove dropsuit rugged series case. Thanks
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I have this one from Cybertech. It claims to be 0.15mm thick. It is very thin so that seems possible. It is unscathed after a month.
They are very inexpensive ($6.49 w/free shipping) so I may order 2-3 more.
It hasn't interfered with any of my cases. My daily case is a Caseology but I have a few others that I sometimes use..

Tempered Glass on UAG Case!

Folks
Recently I bought the UAG Maverick Case for my Note 4, and it's stunning beauty made like to resist any space impact with a style.
The screen protector film came with it is indeed offers decent protection, but it's terribly one fingerprint/smudge magnet. My hands do sweat at times and indeed gets oily often. So y'all can imagine how awkward using a beast.
Also the touch feel has been horribly ruined with the protection film, The feel of Spigen premium series is entirely different from this.
Many of the Note 4 users has said, Tempered Glass offers tough protection without taking down much the actual glass feel of the touch screen. So pals, Please do suggest me the best tempered glass solutions which covers a bit out of the display area (black screen) with the UAG Case on.
No Halo effects, Fingerprints and smudge shouldn't be attracted and must be wiped like in actual screen.
Thanks
-CODENEX

CODENEX said:
So pals, Please do suggest me the best tempered glass solutions which covers a bit out of the display area (black screen) with the UAG Case on.
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I have a UAG case with a Moshi iVisor edge-to-edge protector on. Application was easy and there is no halo. It fits fine with the UAG case. However, please note that I have not tried taking the case off, and I have only been using this setup for just over a week. Others have reported that the iVisor can get dust under it through time, as it only has adhesive round the edges and not under the glass. As yet, I have not experienced this. An alternative might be the Momax or the Tough Armour as I believe these do have adhesive under the glass as well as the edges. I purchased a Momax too, but have not tried it as the iVisor is perfect at the moment. (Note that the first Momax had the capacitive buttons wrong (menu instead of recent apps), but on the one I got that has been corrected). Have a good read through the many threads on Tempered Glass protectors, as others have experimented with different brands and also use UAG cases.

I bought an arcadia full screen protector. It did not work well with UAG. Popped the glass up. I loved the look of the glass that I got rid of my 2 uag cases.
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Kinsman-UK said:
I have a UAG case with a Moshi iVisor edge-to-edge protector on. Application was easy and there is no halo. It fits fine with the UAG case. However, please note that I have not tried taking the case off, and I have only been using this setup for just over a week. Others have reported that the iVisor can get dust under it through time, as it only has adhesive round the edges and not under the glass. As yet, I have not experienced this. An alternative might be the Momax or the Tough Armour as I believe these do have adhesive under the glass as well as the edges. I purchased a Momax too, but have not tried it as the iVisor is perfect at the moment. (Note that the first Momax had the capacitive buttons wrong (menu instead of recent apps), but on the one I got that has been corrected). Have a good read through the many threads on Tempered Glass protectors, as others have experimented with different brands and also use UAG cases.
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Thanks Kinsman-UK giving your view on Moshi iVisor! :good: Just can't think of getting dust/debris getting through the edges as it may result more damage than actually keeping the screen bare. I've checked the Momax website and found Glass Pro XS Screen Protector but turned down no luck to order one

I ordered my Momax from shop.brando.com - they seem to still have black and white versions available, post internationally.

Is that all?
I've gone nuts selecting over tons of brands, seriously picking up the right phone was never been this hard.
My prime needs are,
1. Compatibility with UAG Case over the phone. It must not pop of even on the small impact with the case.
2. It must sit some area more than actual screen (black area).
3. Good bonding with screen and don't let any dust/debris let through the groves or edges of the protector.
Somewhere landed between some premium and well known brands, viz
iloome, Moshi, MOMAX, intelliARMOR

I don't know about other people's experience but I have dropped my Note 4 three times in the past week (I know! Unbelievable, never dropped my old phone once, and then I get a new one and...) - anyway, the Moshi was not affected by the drops and is still firmly attached. I've only been using it for a couple of weeks, and haven't had the UAG off an on yet, but it seems fine. I think the Momax will probably be even better as it has adhesive all over, but I haven't tried it on yet because the Moshi is fine for the moment. The only thing I would say is that when applying the Moshi I left the phone out of the case for two days, and applied pressure all around the edges to make sure it was well adhered before putting the UAG on. This is just my experience, so just FWIW and YMMV etc etc
EDIT: Note that the Moshi does have a 'dot matrix' pattern in the glass (something to do with the way it is strengthened I think), but it is only noticeable if you look closely in direct sunlight. I only mention it because some people may see this as a problem - doesn't bother me (in fact I struggle to see it at all in normal use).

I use the Spigen slim Armor Case with the "Ultimate xplosion proof" crystal clear screen protector and have not lost any noticeable sensitivity at all. Not trying to convince you... just what I use and 100% happy with it
sent from my rooted Note 4 and loving it

JaceSGN4 said:
I use the Spigen slim Armor Case with the "Ultimate xplosion proof" crystal clear screen protector and have not lost any noticeable sensitivity at all. Not trying to convince you... just what I use and 100% happy with it
sent from my rooted Note 4 and loving it
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If you're happy with it, then it's totally worth! :good:

Best full body skin

I wasn't sure whether to post in accessories or here. I really like the design and appearance of this phone. I was looking at getting the belt clip holster for a naked phone from Encased. But I don't want to leave it completely unprotected so I was thinking of putting a full body skin on it. The only 2 at Amazon that I am familiar with are the Skinomi and the IQ Shield. I was wondering which one would be more recommended. Or is there another brand that would be better. I am currently using Spigen tpu for the screen.

I don't have a full body, but use a honeycomb back skin from Slickwraps and an IQ Shield screen protector.
The screen protector is hardly noticable. Feels good but it's not as good as glass. I just don't want to drop $45 on a Whitestone.
The device feels naked. The only unprotected parts are around the edges. I'm fairly careful and use a Samsung snap on case from time to time, so I'm not concerned about scratches.
Hope it helps.

Thanks for the info. I had thought about just getting a front and back glass protector and then using an aluminum bumper but I don't know if it would fit in the holster with the bumper I it.

Question What cases are compatible with amfilm glass?

Have this phone coming in a day or sooner. I'd like to know if specifically OtterBox defender series or any other knock off version of the OtterBox would play well with the amfilm glass screen protector. I've gone ahead and ordered the Dbrand gripcase since I've ran out of ideas.
I need Xtreme grip but not bulk. Also the ability to slap a magnet in the back of the case for my car mount. Seen some magsafe type cases on Amazon but I'm not a fan of hard pc back casing. For me, the grip isn't good. Thanks for the answers.