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Best Back Skin For Nexus S (U.K.)

Hi.
Can someone recommend the best, skinniest and slinkiest back skin for the Nexus S.
Also, can you get bumpers for the Nexus S like on the IP4?
I mainly want something so I can grip the phone better. I find the plastic really slippy.
Oh I'm based in the U.K. so preferably from a U.K. based seller.
Cheers.

I have best skins ever and its pretty good. Also its way cheaper than its competitors.
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Feeshie said:
I have best skins ever and its pretty good. Also its way cheaper than its competitors.
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Where from please?

Definitely Best Skins Ever.. Just Google it. Pretty sure it's just www.bestskinsever.com.
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Best skins ever is amazing. I have them on about 8 of my phones and gadgets.
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Just a warning though. It's kind of hard to put on the back because of how curvy the Nexus S is. Having a blow dryer helped me during the application process so it's a good idea imo to have one near.

Hy well if its not to pricey for you, you can look at zagg custom skins which you can order from their site. Mine have arived a week ago and i have just applied them. This is my collection of nexus s back covers;-)
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Wow am I the only one problem free?

I've been reading here and online about so many launch issues. I guess I got lucky. So far mines problem free (knock on wood) . Anyone else get a issue free tablet?
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No mine's fine as well. The iPad has been relegated to 2nd place now-
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Mine is perfect also.

yelvieman said:
No mine's fine as well. The iPad has been relegated to 2nd place now-
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Good! I am definitely not a crapple fan. Had the money to buy an ipad and I've owned an iPhone years ago but with them going on a suing spree just to be assholes its kinda pissed me off.
if they would stop that I'd give them a chance again maybe....maybe
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perfect over here too
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Remember -- Hardly anybody posts positive experiences, compared to negative one's.

No problems here! Loving it!

All good here! Absolutely love it!
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I have a slight issue with wifi but other than that truly grand.
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No problems to report here. I've only had it since yesterday though. Feels very solid, screen looks great. Only thing that is bugging me is it seems to charge extremely slowly.
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nickmv said:
Remember -- Hardly anybody posts positive experiences, compared to negative one's.
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True for all kinds of things. People who feel like they got screwed are more likely to speak up.

I'm actually surprised at battery life too. I'm on cyanogen so can't compare to stock but I keep at full brightness and its great for me. Of course I've never owned tab so maybe that's normal
From the Note to Nexus 7

Haven't had any problems with mine yet.

Mines perfect as well. The person above me who mentioned that people don't make as much noise about a perfect tablet really hit the nail on the head. It's a fact of life on the forums. Often times a developer builds a perfect rom as far as custom development goes, and many of the pages of the rom thread are cluttered with complaints. It's often time user error but they don't realize it at first. Especially early on, because people are enjoying the product and taking the time to say "I don't have any problems" isn't a priority.
We also seem to have the problem of people getting told they should have problems so they look way too hard for something. Let me be clear though I know there are tablets that have problems and most people have legitimate claims, it's just the percentage of problems that disproportionate to the real world.
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sprintuser1977 said:
I've been reading here and online about so many launch issues. I guess I got lucky. So far mines problem free (knock on wood) . Anyone else get a issue free tablet?
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You are definitely not the only one without problems.
The reason it may seem like everyone's Nexus are all defected is that people only complain who there is a problem. How often do you see threads like "All is fine with my Nexus folks!" lol
For what it's worth, mine doesn't have any problems so far.

woshiweili said:
You are definitely not the only one without problems.
The reason it may seem like everyone's Nexus are all defected is that people only complain who there is a problem. How often do you see threads like "All is fine with my Nexus folks!" lol
For what it's worth, mine doesn't have any problems so far.
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this.
as expected, no problems here either. device is great so far.

So far no problems here except with the need to side load a few apps...otherwise solid.

There is already a very similar thread
Who does NOT have any problems with the N7
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Noticeable differences in Nexus 7 build quality

My friend and I got our nexus 7 about a week apart at different Walmarts. While I was installing some apps on his that I thought would be useful, I noticed some very slight differences.
The one that stood out the most me was that his volume rocker and power button were more crisp than mine. Every time you pressed it, there was a snap back and an actual click sound, while with mine, the feedback is more mushy and doesn't make a noise at all unless I attempt to find a sweet spot for it lol. Also I noticed the aluminum bezel on his was much more angular to where you could almost scrap your skin with it , where as mine was more rounded. His screen would also shut down and wake up about a couple milliseconds before mine every single time. I chalked it up to him having less apps possibly.
Hope this doesn't come off as complaining cause I LOVE my nexus 7 and its flawless, no screen lift or anything. I just was wondering if anybody else noticed such discrepancies.

my power button is mushy but my volume rockers are perfect...also got mine at walmart

I got mine on initial release from google store and my volume and power buttons do make a clicking sound when they are pressed and they snap back well, no mushiness
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My volume down is the only button that does not have the best feedback when pressed.
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2nd batch in italy here
my one looks perfect *touches wood*

This XDA community is a funny one. People spend more time staring, feeling up and trying to find flaws in their Nexus 7 then actually just using it.
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shook187 said:
This XDA community is a funny one. People spend more time staring, feeling up and trying to find flaws in their Nexus 7 then actually just using it.
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Our maybe they are just using it and noticing the flaws, if they have any.

Yes, I noticed the difference in buttons. I've had two nexus 7's. One with great buttons and the other with mushy buttons, especially the Power button, that almost sticks to the point where a normal press and release of the Power button triggers the Power Off option instead of just turning off the screen. :thumbdown:
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shook187 said:
This XDA community is a funny one. People spend more time staring, feeling up and trying to find flaws in their Nexus 7 then actually just using it.
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Lol totally agree....

shook187 said:
This XDA community is a funny one. People spend more time staring, feeling up and trying to find flaws in their Nexus 7 then actually just using it.
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Some thing called ocd
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shook187 said:
This XDA community is a funny one. People spend more time staring, feeling up and trying to find flaws in their Nexus 7 then actually just using it.
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+1
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shook187 said:
This XDA community is a funny one. People spend more time staring, feeling up and trying to find flaws in their Nexus 7 then actually just using it.
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True... but there are manufacturing defects. 723 votes in the defective from store poll and over 500 votes in the type of defects poll. I know this is very small percentage, but these are active users on XDA excited about their new device and having problems, defects and seeking help.
Its a brilliant device no doubt, but I still think many here are waiting for its 3rd or 4th generation builds. I personally don't have the confidence (nor bandwidth) to chase a defective unit. Going to wait until March next year...
Worse thing is there is no official response from either GOOG or ASUS about the manufacturing defects, nobody has any idea exactly if there is an improvement in the new builds or its trial an error still. I cannot wait to get mine, but have decided to wait.

hashibahoohaa said:
True... but there are manufacturing defects. 723 votes in the defective from store poll and over 500 votes in the type of defects poll.
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Where is the link to this poll?
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shook187 said:
Where is the link to this poll?
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Defective piece from store poll (Over 700 votes):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1770919
List of known defects poll (Over 500 votes):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801464

hashibahoohaa said:
Defective piece from store poll (Over 700 votes):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1770919
List of known defects poll (Over 500 votes):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801464
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Ok a XDA poll? OCD city
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shook187 said:
Ok a XDA poll? OCD city
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Really? Companies like ASUS would love customers like you...

hashibahoohaa said:
Its a brilliant device no doubt, but I still think many here are waiting for its 3rd or 4th generation builds. I personally don't have the confidence (nor bandwidth) to chase a defective unit. Going to wait until March next year...
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By that time there will be something newer, faster, better and with its own set of defects.
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hashibahoohaa said:
Really? Companies like ASUS would love customers like you...
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Actually Asus is an up and coming company which i recently bought stock in. The future is bright for Asus.
It's customers like XDA'ers they need to avoid. The casual customer wont care about a 100 micron lift on the screen.
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shook187 said:
Actually Asus is an up and coming company which i recently bought stock in. The future is bright for Asus.
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Up and coming? Where have you been? ASUS has been manufacturer high end PCs, laptop, tablets and pc components for over 2 decades... They pioneered the netbook and nettop pc. They are and/or were also the ODM for Apple, Sony, Dell etc..
Acer, was created by ex ASUS employees...

msgnyc said:
Up and coming? Where have you been? ASUS has been manufacturer high end PCs, laptop, tablets and pc components for over 2 decades... The invented the netbook and nettop pc. They are and/or were also the ODM for Apple, Sony, Dell etc..
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Up and coming in like the stock price growing, like in room for potential growth. Like in the potential to be a big player among Pc makers

Ok, so I dont post much, but....

I freaking love my nexus 7! I think some people complain alot, and some of them have every right to be angry, but for the money...as soon as you get a fully functional N7, its awesome.
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Never had an issue with mine think goodness, and this tablet has been worth every penny and more.
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I compared in hand a rooted KFHD and the N7. I choose the N7 and I don't regret it at all. Actually I'm very pleased with it. Read all the manufacture defects but so far mine is fine. I put it in a case now and makes me feel better.

I lucked out as well no hardware problems what so ever. How do I find out what model I have ?
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Yep this tablet is really worth the money and I love it!
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Yes a thread was necessary. Tired of seeing all the bad when I also have a perfect unit from the first batch Google sent out. Very very pleased with this tablet. All I want now is the dock.... please don't let me down Asus...

Josepho1997 said:
Did you really need to make a thread?
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Yea dude this a "general" discussion thread
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And yes this tablet is awesome just can't wait till lag issue is fixed
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mito8485 said:
I lucked out as well no hardware problems what so ever. How do I find out what model I have ?
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If you still have the box, it's on the bottom in the label. It'll start with a string of C#O

No issues with mine either, had a little blip the other day where it crashed, FULLY for the first time. Held the power button and did a little restart, its like a woman, treat it right and it loves ya back, give it crap and itll piss you off

Cool story bro. What's the point of this thread? Just telling people you are happy?
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Coming from somebody who's screen magically cracked without me dropping it, I would still say the N7 is one of the best tablets out there, hands down. Initial product release is always a risky time for consumers, and I knew that walking into it. You can say that it should be perfect from the get-go and yeah I would agree, but replace the N7 with anything else, whether it be the iPad, a TV, a Chevy pickup truck, it doesn't matter. Lemons exist, especially during the initial run. Couple that with the fact that there are thousands of people who never complained about their N7 and the greater picture becomes a little clearer. Forums by nature tend to attract enthusiasts of that product as well as negativity since users with issues tend to seek out a place to vent (forums being a nice target), whereas the majority of people wouldn't bother to seek out a place to speak highly of the product - they'd rather utilize that time USING that product. I think my opinion is further swayed to the positives because ASUS *did* fix mine under warranty. Granted, I called them a few times so they knew my level of frustration before they even had a chance to work on it, but the end result was a 100% functional fixed unit. I'm a fan.

Love my Nexus 7. Only complaint was that I was cheap and purchased the 8GB version. The 16GB would have been a better match.

Just got mine yesterday and Im loving it, its a c80, the only problem I found is the crackling sound that it makes when I unlock it or select something, only problem so far, hope not to get one of the other major issues...

I unlocked and rooted mine the day I bought it (a week ago).
All went well via RomManager Premium, until I tried flashing a Rom.
Which then took into boot loop for a day or so.
Eventually got it back to life via Nexus Toolkit (Wugs).
Now left it in Stock mode using NOVA Launcher Prime and all is good!
Best 7" Tab ever, and I used to own a Sammy 10.1 Tab.
Awesome value for money.
Thumbs up to Android/Google! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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seriously?i mean is a 200 bucks device that good?

kevinchen1102 said:
seriously?i mean is a 200 bucks device that good?
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Yes

kevinchen1102 said:
seriously?i mean is a 200 bucks device that good?
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Seriously? Yeah lol, seriously I couldnt expect less from this little baby, it would be the perfect tablet only if it hadnt those issues u.u

Same here. I'm so tired of seeing all this negativity through the Nexus 7 threads. My device is literally perfect. I've had it for about a month the now and love it more each day. No issues whatsoever, and receiving my Portenzo Bookcase in the mail the other day was the icing on the cake!!! I love this thing. Very affordable, and for the money, I got much, MUCH more than I bargained for. I'd gladly pay 250$ or even a bit more for a product of this caliber.
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I haven't had any problems with my N7. Its awesome with Tablet Mode on ParanoidAndroid.
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Jonkan said:
I freaking love my nexus 7! I think some people complain alot, and some of them have every right to be angry, but for the money...as soon as you get a fully functional N7, its awesome.
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That's the problem, mate.

For those coming from the galaxy line.

What made you choose this phone over the Galaxy S5?
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I've had every Galaxy since the very first one to the GS4 and I wanted to try something different and I am GLAD I did!! Even little things like just holding the phone in your hand it is so well made, and it is FAST!! As far as the camera complaints I DO NOT see what these people are talking about because I think the camera is GREAT!!! Unless you plan on using the camera as a wedding photographer then maybe not,lol. But I highly recommend this phone.
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Since the original EVO I have had nothing but the Galaxy line till now. The main thing holding me back from the M7 was the lack of a SD card but the M8 has one so I decided to try it out. First thing I have noticed is the build quality. The M8 feels like a work of art and my S4 (after a few months) was developing bubbles under the glass and the battery case was scratched and worn away in some place. I don't see that happening here but time will tell. The boom sound speakers are also a huge plus. I used to have to cup my hand around the rear speaker on the S4 when showing someone a video. No longer. These speakers sound great and are loud. The camera has also been really fun. I'm not sure what the complaints are all about but the picture quality has been great and dual lens make for some really cool effects. I'm sure down the line there will be some cool camera apps on the market that will even add to the dual lens. The battery life has been great too. Unplug in the morning and plug in at night with plenty of battery life left. I wasn't too impressed with the launcher or Blinkfeed so I just switched to the Google now launcher and it works fine. I'm also looking forward to try out new Roms and the future of development for this phone. As of now I am very happy with the change.

aaron130 said:
I've had every Galaxy since the very first one to the GS4 and I wanted to try something different and I am GLAD I did!! Even little things like just holding the phone in your hand it is so well made, and it is FAST!! As far as the camera complaints I DO NOT see what these people are talking about because I think the camera is GREAT!!! Unless you plan on using the camera as a wedding photographer then maybe not,lol. But I highly recommend this phone.
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We both share the same reason. Plus I'm sick of the ugly cartoon look of touch wiz. This ui is so clean
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The camera on this is perfectly fine I see nothing wrong with it
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E The Magnificent said:
We both share the same reason. Plus I'm sick of the ugly cartoon look of touch wiz. This ui is so clean
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I always thought touchwiz was designed by children. I mean, what company uses those colors and a 'water drop' sound for touch sounds? There are a few features I miss though, like swipe to call/text in contacts and led notification while charging. I'm pretty happy with the m8 though.

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I always thought touchwiz was designed by children. I mean, what company uses those colors and a 'water drop' sound for touch sounds? There are a few features I miss though, like swipe to call/text in contacts and led notification while charging. I'm pretty happy with the m8 though.
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My friend brought the s5 and is pissed on how ugly the ui still is. I kinda miss all them gimmicks but now I think about it. I really didn't use them. Like all them fancy camera features that I'm sure no one used after the first few hours of using the phone. I'm happy with my choice.
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Well I feel like this phone has everything that a person would use on a daily basis tw is too bloated for my taste now sense has enough features to make me happy i had my s4 6 or so and I had to get something else and I am extremely glad i did
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Coming from an s3. The s5 was an aesthetic let down, looks like a band-aid. The M8 was a clear choice minutes after their unpacked event.

I had a note 3 which I sold and got the M8. I got a little tired of the huge screen, and could not justify purchasing a smaller version of the same phone. Only thing is I am having a real hard time getting used to the on screen buttons leading to a huge bottom bezel. I am working on getting pie controls and removing the soft keys to see how it works out.
However, having a metal phone is WORLDS better than plastic. I dont use cases on my devices and I just like to pick up the phone to feel it sometimes. Pie controls - soft keys will make this the best phone ever made.

aaron130 said:
I've had every Galaxy since the very first one to the GS4 and I wanted to try something different and I am GLAD I did!! Even little things like just holding the phone in your hand it is so well made, and it is FAST!! As far as the camera complaints I DO NOT see what these people are talking about because I think the camera is GREAT!!! Unless you plan on using the camera as a wedding photographer then maybe not,lol. But I highly recommend this phone.
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Pretty much this. Had the OG Epic and the GS3. Wanted something different, plus the front speakers and having the charging and headphone jacks on the same end were huge selling points for me. Was leary off the camera, but so far it's great. 4mp is plenty for regular 4x6 prints. Those high mega pixels are really only better if you plan on blowing up pictures to poster size. And I would imagine, that if you were in need of pictures for something like that, you'd want to use an actual camera and not a phone camera of any type....lol
Only complaint I really have are the amount of useless icons in the status bar. What a mess! Hopefully that is something that can be fixed with future software updates. I couldn't care less about the spark icon, and do we really need a constant GPS icon whether it's on or off? Dumb...
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Yea, I've never seen such a cluttered status bar.

metalfan78 said:
Yea, I've never seen such a cluttered status bar.
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I can't stand that bar either
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Major complaint for me. The phone don't display the location of the area code you're calling or being called from. I really miss that feature hopefully HTC will give that back to us
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aaron130 said:
I've had every Galaxy since the very first one to the GS4 and I wanted to try something different and I am GLAD I did!! Even little things like just holding the phone in your hand it is so well made, and it is FAST!! As far as the camera complaints I DO NOT see what these people are talking about because I think the camera is GREAT!!! Unless you plan on using the camera as a wedding photographer then maybe not,lol. But I highly recommend this phone.
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I was going to pretty much post the exact same thing you did lol but you saved me from having to do I hit the thanks button
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Ahhhh....status bar off peace. Those feels when you're status bar is no longer cluttered. Thank you Viper Rom!
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i started out with htc's after jumping from blackberry while back went with samsung for yrs after the evo 3d last samsung owned was the note 3 which i felt had no good roms felt like samsung was dead. HTC from what i can remember always had great dev's and constant roms so i jumped back so far was a good choice less gimmicks just a great phone

I'm so sick of TW I decided to come back to HTC. I don't want to have to root and go to AOSP if I choose not. TW is such a hog and visual abortion that I couldn't in good conscience go to the band aid phone from my S4.
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