So, are there any good cases for the N7 that can be bought in the UK? I want something that doesn't add too much bulk; I prefer TPU/silicone cases that cover the back (Like the Switcheasy Colors series for iDevices). Also, does the screen even need a protector? I'm very nitpicky about scratches so if someone could help me out that'd be great.
FTMDan said:
So, are there any good cases for the N7 that can be bought in the UK? I want something that doesn't add too much bulk; I prefer TPU/silicone cases that cover the back (Like the Switcheasy Colors series for iDevices). Also, does the screen even need a protector? I'm very nitpicky about scratches so if someone could help me out that'd be great.
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The screen is scratch resistant, although it still can get scratched - so I would say get a decent quality screen protector for it. You can get a silicone case off eBay that's shipped from the UK that is similar to the Switcheasy stuff.
Only thing is I'm not sure which screen protectors are decent to be honest. I don't want another ZAGG one.
I'm keeping an eye out too.
I hate all the thick, fake leather, chinese ones that cover round the bezel.
Anyone know of any good screen protectors that can be bought in the UK? I like the wet apply ones but the ZAGG on my iPod had a little too much 'drag' for my liking.
Best skins ever you can't go wrong quick shipping as well us though.
Those XOSkins look really nice but I believe they're US only as well
I've got the terrapin dry application screen protector and the S line gel case (in clear). Both are widelty available on eBay UK for next to no money. All good
I bought the black matte diztronic case, but feel that I would prefer something a little thinner and possibly clear. I am not sure if a clear case is reall going to work without the case getting dingy eventually. I really want to show off the back of the phone because it is so beautiful, but I want protection against scratching from surfaces and dropping too.
Post some pics of your cases. I would like to see what others are using.
Dot view cases welcome too!
I am really interested in this clear bumper case:
found here
Hi all. I got my g4 about a week ago and I've already nicked the front bezel. I have a case that I use when I'm running or at the gym, but I really like the phone without a case for day-to-day use. I like the look and feel of the leather so i really don't want to cover it.
Does anyone know of a good way to protect the bezel? maybe a thin skin to stick onto it?
thanks.
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It looks like there are some bumper options available. I'll give that a try.
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Hi all. I got my g4 about a week ago and I've already nicked the front bezel. I have a case that I use when I'm running or at the gym, but I really like the phone without a case for day-to-day use. I like the look and feel of the leather so i really don't want to cover it.
Does anyone know of a good way to protect the bezel? maybe a thin skin to stick onto it?
thanks.
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It looks like there are some bumper options available. I'll give that a try.
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haven't found any decent skin provider that sells skins for bezels. most of them are only for the front and back fascia.
but yeah, i use bumper myself
I was wondering the same.
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Does anyone here know of a website that sells a back cover / backplate that is like the one on the Galaxy S5 (with dark blue backplate, the white one is slippery)? It doesn't have to have the same design but I am just looking for something that has a grip and is not slippery. Probably a matte now.
I miss how easy it is to hold my S5.
Note that I am NOT looking for a case. A skin can work but I don't think Dbrand or the others make the phone not slippery based on the many reviews I read (they only add a little bit of a grip).
I have a very slim Ringke Slim matte case for my G4 and it works but I'd rather not use a case as it makes it slightly bigger and gets stuck in my pocket.
Thanks in advance!
Edit: If anyone has the leather covers (not black as I have that one and it's slippery), please let me know the color and if it is slippery or not.
The colored ones aren't very slippery, the brown one is smooth, thus slippery
Kawaisa said:
The colored ones aren't very slippery, the brown one is smooth, thus slippery
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I heard that the brown (tan) wasn't as slippery as the black one. hmm, interesting that you tell me it is :S.
The tan leather is very slippery. The plastic backs are not.
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The tan leather is very slippery. The plastic backs are not.
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I have the "metallic" plastic back and when it's hot outside it's not that slippery but when it's cold (I live in Canada), it's very slippery.
I have the black leather that came with the phone, and also the orange-ish one. The black is not slippery at all for me, the Orange one is, but I have not used it regularly enough to see if it will get that way. The black cover was a bit slick, but after a couple of weeks, it lost that smoothness and the shine. Quite nice, for me.
I have the T-Mobile brown leather back, and while the leather has a smooth feel to it, it is not at all slippery. I use the G4 with one hand and two hands at times, and l have never felt like it was going to slide out of my hands.
If you want to make a plastic back less slippery, just use plastidip on it. You get to change the color to whatever you want and add a super amount of grip
munkypoo7 said:
If you want to make a plastic back less slippery, just use plastidip on it. You get to change the color to whatever you want and add a super amount of grip
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That's a good idea. Never knew that existed. I'll see if I'll try it out or not as I read that for some it peeled off? Did you try it?
I did it, if you let it cure, it takes quite a bit to peel off but the more coats you do the better.
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I did it, if you let it cure, it takes quite a bit to peel off but the more coats you do the better.
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So you apply it once, then wait how long to apply second coat?
And after you apply last coat, how much to wait til you can use it?
Plasti-dip user here I use that stuff on everything, follow the directions on the can, ideally you want to apply 5-7 coats all within 1hr of each other but try not to exceed 2hrs between coats, this will seperate the coats rather than making them adhear as one strong coat, done correctly the plasti-dip will heal as one strong layer you can peal off in the future with some force without ripping into small pieces.
YouTube has tons of info on plasti dip you will be amazed all the fun things you can do with it, look into water based plasti dip if you want really funky designs.
I use egrip on the plastic back.
Works great. Been using on every phone for years .
mswlogo said:
I use egrip on the plastic back.
Works great. Been using on every phone for years .
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Thanks! I'll look into that. Seems like it could be it. Wish there was a backplate like the one on the dark blue S5 that I could buy .
So, are there any good alternative back covers?
I really like the phone, but the plastic covers seem too cheap and ugly.
I've seen some really nice cases, but they add bulk.
I'd like to know if there are other solutions.
Corduroy-21 said:
So, are there any good alternative back covers?
I really like the phone, but the plastic covers seem too cheap and ugly.
I've seen some really nice cases, but they add bulk.
I'd like to know if there are other solutions.
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Back covers, I don't know of any really grippy ones. Tried searching but couldn't find good ones.
The case I have hardly adds bulk, it's hard plastic but has a matte coating, very soft and adds a good amount of grip, and it's quite solid. It's called Ringke Slim. Came with the phone when I bought it from someone else. You can find it here: http://www.amazon.com/LG-Case-Technology-Protection-compatible/dp/B00V3YHIQ6
You can check skins from dbrand and slickwraps but I don't think they provide the grip I'm looking for.
I still am trying to avoid having a case on all the time so what I learned from this thread is to try out egrips: http://www.egrips.com/products
I'm still not sure about egrips though as I read others complaining that they only stick for 2 weeks and some for a few months and then you have to apply another. Some complained that they fall off right away.
So, I kept researching and found some great grip tapes (gt-50 for phones and others) on amazon.com but I live in Canada and lots of products from amazon.com don't ship to Canada and they're not available on amazon.ca. Really annoying! Those seem really good.
On .ca I found some grip tape but it's not for phones and I'm not sure if it will work well on my G4.
I'll check eBay.
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Back covers, I don't know of any really grippy ones. Tried searching but couldn't find good ones.
The case I have hardly adds bulk, it's hard plastic but has a matte coating, very soft and adds a good amount of grip, and it's quite solid. It's called Ringke Slim. Came with the phone when I bought it from someone else. You can find it here: http://www.amazon.com/LG-Case-Technology-Protection-compatible/dp/B00V3YHIQ6
You can check skins from dbrand and slickwraps but I don't think they provide the grip I'm looking for.
I still am trying to avoid having a case on all the time so what I learned from this thread is to try out egrips: http://www.egrips.com/products
I'm still not sure about egrips though as I read others complaining that they only stick for 2 weeks and some for a few months and then you have to apply another. Some complained that they fall off right away.
So, I kept researching and found some great grip tapes (gt-50 for phones and others) on amazon.com but I live in Canada and lots of products from amazon.com don't ship to Canada and they're not available on amazon.ca. Really annoying! Those seem really good.
On .ca I found some grip tape but it's not for phones and I'm not sure if it will work well on my G4.
I'll check eBay.
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The case looks nice, does it add any bulk?
It is strange that for a phone with changing covers there are dozens of cases and not alternative backs.
I'm thinking for a skin maybe.
Corduroy-21 said:
The case looks nice, does it add any bulk?
It is strange that for a phone with changing covers there are dozens of cases and not alternative backs.
I'm thinking for a skin maybe.
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It adds only a few mm bulk, it's the thinnest case I think. It doesn't bother me at all. I still want a skin or a grip tape.
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It adds only a few mm bulk, it's the thinnest case I think. It doesn't bother me at all. I still want a skin or a grip tape.
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I have this and it's the best case I know for not adding bulk . quite good grip but I'm going to put carbon fibre wrap on as it looks a good fit.
About Skins, if anyone is interested, based on what I researched, I found that the leather series from Slickwraps offer the best grip for our G4. The only skins that surpass it in grippiness is the Natural Series from Slickwraps. From the natural series, the real leather one (it's actually real leather ) has a super grip as reviewers state. Sadly, no natural series yet for the G4 .
I don't have any skin but I think I may end up with the vinyl leather from slickwraps, which is made by 3M. I'm going to shop first for some vinyl tape at a store here to see if I could just use that instead of paying a lot for a skin.
Hello, I am interested to know what some people think of metal bumper cases from places like ebay? I dont want my phone to be any bigger than needed. Since its already a big phone. Please include link and what you think of case. Thanks Bacu12
Why a Bumber case? why not just a metal case
bacu12 said:
Hello, I am interested to know what some people think of metal bumper cases from places like ebay? I dont want my phone to be any bigger than needed. Since its already a big phone. Please include link and what you think of case. Thanks Bacu12
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well if you get one it will decrease your signal service
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http://www.casesinthebox.com/ultra-...r-frame-case-for-lg-g4-light-blue_p32486.html
I never use metal bumper only plastic.
G4 wifi not too strong if i use metal the signal is dead
Thanks for the replies. I am interested in a bumper case since going without a case on my lg G2. Because around the edges on my G2 got scratched and stuff. I wanted to protect the sides a little better on my G4. Not to mention I don't want it any thicker. I also kinda wanted corners protected from drops.
I used an ebay metal bumper on my G4 for a while, it's pretty nice and I didn't notice much signal degradation at all (in fact, I was not really affected - my signal may have been lower, but it never affected me to where I noticed it).
I checked my purchase history and the particular one I got is not sold anymore, but it was practically identical to this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-LG-Case-Luxury-Ultra-thin-Aluminum-Metal-Bumper-Frame-Case-For-LG-V10-G4-G3-/131517775534?var=&hash=item0
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I used an ebay metal bumper on my G4 for a while, it's pretty nice and I didn't notice much signal degradation at all (in fact, I was not really affected - my signal may have been lower, but it never affected me to where I noticed it).
I checked my purchase history and the particular one I got is not sold anymore, but it was practically identical to this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-LG-Case-Luxury-Ultra-thin-Aluminum-Metal-Bumper-Frame-Case-For-LG-V10-G4-G3-/131517775534?var=&hash=item0
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Here's something similar: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spigen-Fact...hash=item3f626a2554:m:mH5U7CcgTg9b7QdAx6N-4SQ
It's got a plastic bumper instead and rubber inner layer. It should protect the device well without affecting signal too much.
Hoe do you like your spigen case? Does it add much bulk?
I typically only have 2bars of service. Do you think the metal bumper will have too much affect?
That case above looks great and should protect exist falls
htr5 said:
Here's something similar: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spigen-Fact...hash=item3f626a2554:m:mH5U7CcgTg9b7QdAx6N-4SQ
It's got a plastic bumper instead and rubber inner layer. It should protect the device well without affecting signal too much.
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That case looks like it has 2 parts that need to be used together: 1) the plastic bumper, and 2) the rubber/plastic (TPU) liner and back.
The second part covers the entire back of the phone. I think you need that part because the plastic bumper fits around the liner.
I don't think you can use the plastic bumper by itself because it would be too loose without the liner. So I don't think the holder above is a bumper, and instead just works like an existing one-piece case.
But do you have any ideas whether you can use the plastic bumper part by itself, without the liner?