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The first thing I purchased for my Note 2 was a case. I was always disappointed with how the bezel around the edge of my Galaxy Nexus had the paint chipped away after little to no abuse. I wanted to make sure that this didn't happen with my new phone.
That being said, I was never super happy with the case's look/finish. I'm pleased with the protection and coverage (luckily I haven't tested out it's drop protection ). When I had the phone on my desk and tried to swipe the screen, I would just start sliding the phone around on the desktop. This also led to small scuffs/scratches on the glossy back. Also, in certain light, they textured sides looked to be almost a light blue/grey in color which didn't look all that good IMO against the glossy black back.
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with flash (over exaggerates the color and texture difference)
All taped up. Make sure to tape up under the lip. I used a bent piece of metal as a holding stick so I could move the cover around to get coverage on the back, sides, and face.
Enter the Plasti Dip:
After first light coat:
After some dry time:
2nd coat:
after dry time:
3rd coat (heavy coat):
after dry time:
Turns out, I didn't get the face/lip nearest the earpiece good enough. From looking online, I saw/read where this PlastiDip stuff doesn't bond to the surface and can be pealed off at any time. That's one of the reasons I felt so comfortable using this stuff on my case. I was a bit worried that it wouldn't come off of the textured sides, but I got to test it out.
I was tempted to just respray over the light area, but I had been using the phone for about a day before I noticed. I didn't want to risk having some dirt/oil/contaminate on it, so I went to peel it up and start over:
Turns out, the lines in the case make it come off in sections. I ended up leaving the Plasti-Dip covering the old gloss sections. It feels better in the hands this way and it still keeps the phone firmly in place when swiping the screen while sitting on a hard/slick surface.
It also blends in better in color and texture (this was taken after I peeled away the Plasti Dip from the sides)

Really nice. Im going to try this once the back gets more scratches than it already has. Thanks for the idea
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that looks really sharp! I'd like to know how it feels after a week or more. Does the plastidip start flaking or peeling off?

The plasti dip I have smells like peanuts...
It makes for a strange situation when you pull the phone out of your pocket around other people.
They should sell scented plasti dip. Watermelon would be great...
Or peppermint.

Looks great. I'll probably do that once the housing is scratched up. It's strange to coat the phone to protect it from scratching but then never get to appreciate the beauty because it's all covered up.

Looks great. My issue with plastidip on phones is that they no longer sliiiideeee. I keep mine in my pocket so it's a non-starter.

nmw407 said:
that looks really sharp! I'd like to know how it feels after a week or more. Does the plastidip start flaking or peeling off?
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i'll get back to you in a week :good:

Brad.S. said:
The plasti dip I have smells like peanuts...
It makes for a strange situation when you pull the phone out of your pocket around other people.
They should sell scented plasti dip. Watermelon would be great...
Or peppermint.
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the dude in the cubicle next to me gave me a strange look when i sniffed my phone just now. but i'm happy to report that there's no smell. the first few days, it had a chemical smell, but not any more.

tdrussell said:
Looks great. My issue with plastidip on phones is that they no longer sliiiideeee. I keep mine in my pocket so it's a non-starter.
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The fact that it keeps the phone from sliding was one of the big reasons for me doing this. I don't like it sliding around on hard surfaces when I'm trying to one-finger-drive with it on a desk/counter/table. The only time I had a problem with it being too "grippy" in a pocket was when I was wearing exercise pants with a mesh pocket. It was even less pocket-pulling grippy when I pulled off the PlastiDip from around the sides. When I pull my phone out of my pocket, I tend to grab it in a way where my thumb is on the screen and my 4 other fingers are on the back side - so the only part contacting the pocket is the sides.

Looks nice
Might try some clear plasti dip on the back of my Samsung flip case
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i'll get back to you in a week :good:
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I tried using plastidip on the back cover itself before I got any cases. I may not have applied it well or something, but mine started peeling within 3 days.
I had some pictures up in the "Post a picture of your case along with your Note 2" thread but search is currently unavailable and I'm far too lazy to go through that number of pages to find them.
Also for any brits looking to do this: it's probably cheaper to buy a new case, plastidip has a ridiculous markup in the UK (about £17 for a spray can, compared to $6 in the US. That works out to nearly $30 for a single can of plastidip)

I must try this with the back of my flip cover. I hope they make silver plasti-dip cause and orange with silver flip cover would look sick. ^o^
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i dont like

Do you guys know if they make clear plasti-dip?
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Android_Noob_2k12 said:
Do you guys know if they make clear plasti-dip?
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http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip
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sorry for not delivering as promised on the pictures. my fiance had a death in the family and had to travel back to Malaysia for the ceremonies.
the PlastiDip pulled up on mine as well. and before i could get any pictures, her nephew peeled the rest off (brat!).
i'm not sure if it was because of the 3 light coats i put on it or if it was just he nature of the beast. but i really liked the grip that it gave so i'm going to try it again this time with more coats as well as use a degreaser to clean it first (i only wiped it down with diluted windex the first time).
i make no promises on when i'll get to do it other than "soon." but i'll post pics and results in this thread when i do.

Has anyone tried this with just a Epoxy Coating spray on? It's suppose to do same thing.

This is great idea! Good job with the plastidip coating! I am definitely going to do this to my phone. BUT this time, with my back cover for the phone itself..

That came out really nice! I'm tempted to do it to my note 2 flip cover tmobile gave me for free.

Nexus 4 back with carbon fiber?

Was thinking since everyone always breaks the back glass, maybe it would be nice if someone could get a company of some sort to make one replacing the glass? XD
Imagine, would look awesome with a carbon fiber back. No more cracks sweeeet.
Sorry not sure if right thread? Pics if anyone has don't this would be appreciated.
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Itswagz said:
Was thinking since everyone always breaks the back glass, maybe it would be nice if someone could get a company of some sort to make one replacing the glass? XD
Imagine, would look awesome with a carbon fiber back. No more cracks sweeeet.
Sorry not sure if right thread? Pics if anyone has don't this would be appreciated.
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Ehhh.....
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Found here: http://dbrand.com/submodels/nexus-4/
Thread on xda about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095261

scandalousk said:
Ehhh.....
Found here: http://dbrand.com/submodels/nexus-4/
Thread on xda about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095261
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I'm pretty sure he is talking about replacing the glass with carbon fiber not just covering it
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id say that a lot less people break the back glass than you think, not even close to everyone. i abuse my device, and have watched it fall many time, no broken back glass. there are micro-scratches on the back, and the front is in perfect condition. that back glass helps the phone cool down faster by transferring the heat out of the phone, thats why the back is glass.

simms22 said:
id say that a lot less people break the back glass than you think, not even close to everyone. i abuse my device, and have watched it fall many time, no broken back glass. there are micro-scratches on the back, and the front is in perfect condition. that back glass helps the phone cool down faster by transferring the heat out of the phone, thats why the back is glass.
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I have a Nexus 4 on the way (very excited to be coming back to Android from WP7). I'm looking at getting the Poetic bumper because I like the colours, and that's what Google seems to recommend for the phone. Does anyone think bumpers help with protection? I am under the impression that cracks and breaks happen when the edge of the devices is met with force, and not just blunt force to the glass, because that is what Gorilla Glass is designed to resist.

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I have a Nexus 4 on the way (very excited to be coming back to Android from WP7). I'm looking at getting the Poetic bumper because I like the colours, and that's what Google seems to recommend for the phone. Does anyone think bumpers help with protection? I am under the impression that cracks and breaks happen when the edge of the devices is met with force, and not just blunt force to the glass, because that is what Gorilla Glass is designed to resist.
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The poetic is actually an alright case. The bumpers help with most drops that land on the side. But if you have some sort of coins in your pocket or keys or anything that can scratch the back or front I recommend a back and front screen protector. And also wherever you drop the bumper case the glass will not crack. The weakest spot for it is if a acute object goes straight into the middle of the phone ( near the nexus logo)
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I have left my nexus 4 in my pocket but don't tell me how fragile the back is to scratches man! Everywhere. My front screen was perfect and the back was scratched like hell.
Now I have the nillkin matte case but I would much rather if it had the carbon fiber back. Carbon fiber is still a strong competitor to glass. Are those skins hard or soft?
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Itswagz said:
The poetic is actually an alright case. The bumpers help with most drops that land on the side. But if you have some sort of coins in your pocket or keys or anything that can scratch the back or front I recommend a back and front screen protector. And also wherever you drop the bumper case the glass will not crack. The weakest spot for it is if a acute object goes straight into the middle of the phone ( near the nexus logo)
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I never put anything but my phone in my right pants pocket. I have an HTC Titan that I had the OEM case and 2 3rd party cases and just stopped using them because they added too much bulk, and also had to be removed to be docked. I've had my Titan for over a year and I've only dropped it maybe 4 or 5 times. I really just need cursory protection as I've never broken a phone.

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I never put anything but my phone in my right pants pocket. I have an HTC Titan that I had the OEM case and 2 3rd party cases and just stopped using them because they added too much bulk, and also had to be removed to be docked. I've had my Titan for over a year and I've only dropped it maybe 4 or 5 times. I really just need cursory protection as I've never broken a phone.
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Wheeew you know I was just looking at the post the guy who had the skins and they look amazing! Carbon fiber with a black poetic case would work awesome! They protect against scratches and also the bumper protects the actual screen...
Now you got me wanting a skin and a bumper myself xD
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Itswagz said:
I have left my nexus 4 in my pocket but don't tell me how fragile the back is to scratches man! Everywhere. My front screen was perfect and the back was scratched like hell.
Now I have the nillkin matte case but I would much rather if it had the carbon fiber back. Carbon fiber is still a strong competitor to glass. Are those skins hard or soft?
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From the pictures it looks like it's in between hard and soft. The textures seem pretty great though.

lzy23 said:
From the pictures it looks like it's in between hard and soft. The textures seem pretty great though.
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I know right! I've actually changed my mind and I'm getting a carbon fiber with a blue TPU bumper case off eBay.
12$ for the skin and 7$ for the bumper= 19$ for a sweet combo! Would look something like this
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Anyone know the difference between the poetic bumpers on eBay and the TPU bumpers? Which one is recommended? Not the official since it only comes in black, I want blue...
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Itswagz said:
Are those skins hard or soft?
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They are soft. I own two of there skins (installed one so far). They are certainly for aesthetic purposes with the exception that they prevent scratches. Here is my setup with a ringke fusion case.
Dbrand was nice enough to not cut out the nexus symbol on request. The less places for dust to collect the better.
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republitarian said:
They are soft. I own two of there skins (installed one so far). They are certainly for aesthetic purposes with the exception that they prevent scratches. Here is my setup with a ringke fusion case.
Dbrand was nice enough to not cut out the nexus symbol on request. The less places for dust to collect the better.
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I like the look of the nexus letters showing.... Do you think it would be better to have them not cut out? I like it and seems a little more decoration because its plain. Surely it cant collect a lot of dust can it?
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How about an alluminim back like the iPhone 5 IFK but it mite block NFC and wireless charging but it'd look cool
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IRX120 said:
How about an alluminim back like the iPhone 5 IFK but it mite block NFC and wireless charging but it'd look cool
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There's such a case but some users have reported total signal loss, while some others get just mild signal loss. Try at your own risk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252586
And thus it's most likely an aluminium back won't work unless there are plastic cutouts for the antenna.

How to remove scratches on Galaxy note 4 bezel!

Hey all,
I have noticed a lot of people saying that their Galaxy Note 4 bezel has been scratching....
I think I have found a fix!!
This is the stuff I used, I litretely put a very little on my finger and rubbed it all over the polished edges and left it to sit for 2 minutes then I used a micro fibre cloth to buff it.
From what I can see I have no more scratches on my phone so it worked for me, I have a Wrap on my phone to the non polished sides are covered so none of the Polish went on there, I don't think it would cause damage but I will not be held responsible for any damages ??
Just sharing what worked for me ?
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Ringke slim case works even better by covering the bezel without adding bulk to the device
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darekz said:
Ringke slim case works even better by covering the bezel without adding bulk to the device
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Yea agreed 100% but I have been reading through the forum and people are saying that their cases are scratching their devices. ☺
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Any case will scratch the bezels.
Any polish used to remove scratches will make the paintwork shiny over a long period of time. Mine are now gloss.
And on a side note, the metal is ****. I dropped mine on a tea cup on my desk and dented it. Plastic oddly enough would have bounced off.
I thought the metal would be tough, however it's crap. So I would advise case up, accept the scratches and enough the device.

akaTheDon said:
Yea agreed 100% but I have been reading through the forum and people are saying that their cases are scratching their devices. ☺
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You are correct but I don't remove case often enough to be bothered by some scratches. Phone has aluminum bezel and there is no way is not going to be scratched until you apply some kind hard clear coat (like car finish). If you keep polishing it too many times, I'm affraid that you may damage color (black, white, gold...) plastic coating which may lift of the metal. Using ultra fine scotch brite polishing pad is probably the way to go or maybe 2000+ grit sand paper. I would recommend to mask gap around screen and home button. I did put little of clear silicone, rub it in gap and wipe it dry. You cant see it but gives me extra protection from dust, moisture going into gap around screen glass.
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If you apply anything strong enough to get rid of the scratches you will have a gloss paint job. Mine is now and I friggin hate it, I wish I had left it alone now.

To also add-on, your phone is destined to have scratches whether you put a case on or not. Don't be surprised or shocked if you see your phone having light scratches on the chamfered edges before taking the phone out its retail box. Welcome to the World of Logistics.
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Any case will scratch the bezels.
Any polish used to remove scratches will make the paintwork shiny over a long period of time. Mine are now gloss.
And on a side note, the metal is ****. I dropped mine on a tea cup on my desk and dented it. Plastic oddly enough would have bounced off.
I thought the metal would be tough, however it's crap. So I would advise case up, accept the scratches and enough the device.
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arjun90 said:
To also add-on, your phone is destined to have scratches whether you put a case on or not. Don't be surprised or shocked if you see your phone having light scratches on the chamfered edges before taking the phone out its retail box. Welcome to the World of Logistics.
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Completely agree with you! But... this phone get scratched so damn quick that it's "Shine" is now gone.
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I am going to try 1500 grit sandpaper tomorrow. I'll report back on the results.

The Black Droid said:
I am going to try 1500 grit sandpaper tomorrow. I'll report back on the results.
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Wtf sandpaper.....doesnt matter what grade it is, I would never apply sandpaper on it....
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mkim055 said:
Wtf sandpaper.....doesnt matter what grade it is, I would never apply sandpaper on it....
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I have a hunch on this...I will be successful...oh yes...I will be successful

I'll have to refer back to this thread when my bezel inevitably gets scuffed up.

I'm getting ready to try the 1500 grit sandpaper fix...will update afterwards

Use oil if you do as a lubricant to make a smoother finish.

The Black Droid said:
I am going to try 1500 grit sandpaper tomorrow. I'll report back on the results.
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I've done it and it works perfectly

UPDATE:
After careful maneuvering, I successfully used the 1500 grit automotive sandpaper to get rid of every single scratch that was present on the phone's bezel. It took 15-20 minutes in total.
Pro's: No more scratches
Less than 5 dollars for parts
Con's: None, really. The aluminum does not however shine like before. It's still shiny, but has more of a raw shine. Doesn't bother me a bit, and I somewhat prefer it (too early to tell for sure). To me, this phone looks like an every day workhorse now, not a pristine toy. After I finished, I immediately said....bad a**.
Hope this helps.

The Black Droid said:
UPDATE:
After careful maneuvering, I successfully used the 1500 grit automotive sandpaper to get rid of every single scratch that was present on the phone's bezel. It took 15-20 minutes in total.
Pro's: No more scratches
Less than 5 dollars for parts
Con's: None, really. The aluminum does not however shine like before. It's still shiny, but has more of a raw shine. Doesn't bother me a bit, and I somewhat prefer it (too early to tell for sure). To me, this phone looks like an every day workhorse now, not a pristine toy. After I finished, I immediately said....bad a**.
Hope this helps.
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Could you post pictures? Curious to see how your phone looks.

I will post pictures tomorrow. Stay tuned.

1500 Grit Sandpaper Method
Okay, so here are the results after using 1500 grit automotive sandpaper to fix the tiny scratches all over the bezel. I am very pleased with the outcome.
Process took about 15 minutes. As mentioned in another post, it doesn't have that same shine too it, but in my opinion, this one looks cleaner. Use precision, and do not press too hard or risk unwanted marks on your phone. Enjoy!

The Black Droid said:
UPDATE:
After careful maneuvering, I successfully used the 1500 grit automotive sandpaper to get rid of every single scratch that was present on the phone's bezel. It took 15-20 minutes in total.
Pro's: No more scratches
Less than 5 dollars for parts
Con's: None, really. The aluminum does not however shine like before. It's still shiny, but has more of a raw shine. Doesn't bother me a bit, and I somewhat prefer it (too early to tell for sure). To me, this phone looks like an every day workhorse now, not a pristine toy. After I finished, I immediately said....bad a**.
Hope this helps.
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You dont have to stop on 1500. There are sandpapers going to 5000 (highest I have seen). After that use polishing compound.
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Cracked screen...

First fall 3 ft cracked back glass ...
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Whose fault is this? [emoji14] protect it better next time. I hope it doesn't spread out.

Febby said:
Whose fault is this? [emoji14] protect it better next time. I hope it doesn't spread out.
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Luckily the back glass (OEM) is easy to replace!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351353720970

Gorilla glass 4 my ass
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cerobles1 said:
Gorilla glass 4 my ass
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yep, thats why i have to go with otterbox... hoping lifeproof will kicka$$,,ordered the otterbox symmetry and the alpha otterglass,75$ is better than my godd$%#n phone cracked

I guess i was overconfident after watching all those drop test videos, anyways i ordered the replacement screen that was posted and will replace it myself which seems easy.

Usually never rock cases on my phones but when I heard this phone was gonna have a glass back and after owning an iPhone that had a cracked glass back due to a drop I ordered a case for my S6 when I got home from T-Mobile lol.
Got a Spigen Ultra Hybrid case on the phone. Slim, clear, cheap and offers a fair bit more protection. Not bulky at all like some of those otterbox cases which are just too much for me.

iamfightaa said:
I guess i was overconfident after watching all those drop test videos, anyways i ordered the replacement screen that was posted and will replace it myself which seems easy.
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I'd check for a metal one if it happens again. My friend got one for his iPhone the second time he cracked it.

DC2CA said:
I'd check for a metal one if it happens again. My friend got one for his iPhone the second time he cracked it.
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A metal back ? Where do they sell those lol.

Try to avoid too much metal on the case if you want good reception, also a metal case would pretty much nix wireless charging for you if you use that.

I don't know if the S6 is that different in terms of the wireless radio signal's penetrating power, but my iPhone 4's glass back was broken and replaced with a metal back piece and worked fine.
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I think the bigger problem is that your screen is painted over in white and also has a camera/heart rate monitor in the middle of it. The back of your phone is not the screen!:good:

B1aze said:
Try to avoid too much metal on the case if you want good reception, also a metal case would pretty much nix wireless charging for you if you use that.
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+1 Besides all that a hard plastic shell protects much better than metal. Ill never under stand the want for "premium" builds, they just crack, dent and conduct electricity better. I have seen more cracked and dented premium built iphones than all android phones put together. Seriously everybody I know who has a iphone has had a damaged iphone at one time. Im getting a case on this phone the second I get it which pretty much makes that premium build nothing but a bragging right. That is a stupid thing to brag about if you ask me.

cerobles1 said:
Gorilla glass 4 my ass
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It is called "glass." Corning did not break his phone. We're his phone made of normal glass, the results would have been worse.

Luckily, T-mobile forces you to get jump for the first month. You're out $175, but at least you can get a new phone.

The glass is very strong.
The problem with glass is the stronger you make it by tempering the more likely it will fail, sometimes explosively, when that "pent up" tension is suddenly released! How does it happen? All it takes is a strike or stress to the edge. Strikes to the face with blunt objects won't do it. It can take an incredible amount of abuse. So how do you prevent this from happening? A case, even a thin one, will work wonders. When it's dropped even a thin TPU will absorb this sharp shock that the glass would receive when struck on its edge. Of course a face down drop onto gravel allowing a stone to strike the glass on the edge will still cause it to break when it hits right. And Mister Murphy will ensure this just as a cat always lands on its feet...
Even a bumper will offer protection from edge impacts. Unfortunately you have to cover things up for a more rounded real life solution.

Sorry boutcha bro.. Case it up. I ordered the Case Mate clear case that T-Mobile has in store at $34.99 for $18 on Amazon. Got it today and its like its not even on, super thin and clear with metal buttons. I HIGHLY recommend it. At least it's SUPER EASY to replace the back cover, like 5 minutes if that..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rXLJ2uJWnw

Sorry for your case. In fact you can replace the cracked glass on your own. There are many Samsung s6 back glass replacement video guide on YouTube. For good quality samsung s6 back glass replacement you can check this reliable supplier www.hcqs.com.cn.

Otter Box.

Sell it to me!

Real wood slickwraps with the curved back???

Hey there XDA freinds. I'm REALLY wanting to get the Bamboo Slickwrap for my white Note 5, but from my experience with putting the bamboo skin on the Nexus 6, the real wood does not play well with curves. I ended up getting it on the curved back of the N6 good with a hair dryer. Got the sides heated up and extra sticky and it held down pretty good. Just wondering if anybody has tried on the Note 5 yet. Its mostly flat, but the edges are curved so much that I fear it will be impossible to get the real wood skins on without breaking them or having them pop up.
Any feedback is appreciated.

i'd be curious to know too. they look pretty slick (no pun intended). I know with dbrand skins in general, they say to use a hair dryer for the curves of a phone, so that's probably pretty standard, OP.

co.ag.2005 said:
i'd be curious to know too. they look pretty slick (no pun intended). I know with dbrand skins in general, they say to use a hair dryer for the curves of a phone, so that's probably pretty standard, OP.
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I can assure you that the bamboo is awesome. The one I had for the nexus was sick. I suppose I'll order a note 5 one and see how it works.
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MrStig91 said:
I can assure you that the bamboo is awesome. The one I had for the nexus was sick. I suppose I'll order a note 5 one and see how it works.
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that's cool. how much thicker was it than a normal wrap? could you tell it was a little thicker? also, is it slick to the touch or kind of matte (helping with holding it?)

co.ag.2005 said:
that's cool. how much thicker was it than a normal wrap? could you tell it was a little thicker? also, is it slick to the touch or kind of matte (helping with holding it?)
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It's pretty thick compared to a regular wrap. At least as thick as stacking 3-4 standard skins on top of each other.
As for the feel. It's real bamboo. Feels like bamboo. The closest thing I can compare the texture to (other than bamboo) is a wooden cutting board. It's a very nice feel and the wood has enough texture to make the phone pretty easy to hold. When I had the bamboo on my nexus I never felt like I was going to drop it like I did without a case or skin.
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MrStig91 said:
It's pretty thick compared to a regular wrap. At least as thick as stacking 3-4 standard skins on top of each other.
As for the feel. It's real bamboo. Feels like bamboo. The closest thing I can compare the texture to (other than bamboo) is a wooden cutting board. It's a very nice feel and the wood has enough texture to make the phone pretty easy to hold. When I had the bamboo on my nexus I never felt like I was going to drop it like I did without a case or skin.
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nice. could you feel like a sharp edge at the bottom of the phone from the wrap? when I hold my phone, I have my pinky finger under the bottom of the phone supporting it.

co.ag.2005 said:
nice. could you feel like a sharp edge at the bottom of the phone from the wrap? when I hold my phone, I have my pinky finger under the bottom of the phone supporting it.
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I hold mine the same way. Have had the "sharp edge" issue with several cases but not the bamboo slick wrap. It was pretty comfortable.
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MrStig91 said:
Hey there XDA freinds. I'm REALLY wanting to get the Bamboo Slickwrap for my white Note 5, but from my experience with putting the bamboo skin on the Nexus 6, the real wood does not play well with curves. I ended up getting it on the curved back of the N6 good with a hair dryer. Got the sides heated up and extra sticky and it held down pretty good. Just wondering if anybody has tried on the Note 5 yet. Its mostly flat, but the edges are curved so much that I fear it will be impossible to get the real wood skins on without breaking them or having them pop up.
Any feedback is appreciated.
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Would you like to see some photos?
The real bamboo wraps stick very well to the glass backs.
SW

Yes please, also, I ordered the black leather yesterday, really interested in the height/ depth of the camera after akin is installed, thanks and I Love your products
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slickwraps said:
Would you like to see some photos?
The real bamboo wraps stick very well to the glass backs.
SW
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Yes please!!! That would be awesome.
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Had a leather back on my nexus 6 favorite phone accessory by far. It looks like the style / company who makes the leather for the note might be different? Very interested in pictures.

saranwrap said:
Had a leather back on my nexus 6 favorite phone accessory by far. It looks like the style / company who makes the leather for the note might be different? Very interested in pictures.
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Exactly, even giving thought into punching out a hole in my leather once it arrives to mimic the dimple in my Nexus right now. I hope / think the leather is thick enough that it will recede the camera lens._Thoughts?
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Exactly, even giving thought into punching out a hole in my leather once it arrives to mimic the dimple in my Nexus right now. I hope / think the leather is thick enough that it will recede the camera lens._Thoughts?
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Just did a quick test. I layed my previous leather skin from my Nexus 6 on the Note5, it's nearly flush with the camera. Giving some thought on "padding" around the camera cut out in order to raise it slightly. Hope it gets here soon.
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MrStig91 said:
Yes please!!! That would be awesome.
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looks great, really appreciate that.
but some more pics (all angles) would be great.

JagCena said:
looks great, really appreciate that.
but some more pics (all angles) would be great.
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That looks great, could you take a picture of it from the side? I'm curious how far it sticks up from the edge. Also any signs of it peeling off?
Edit eh, i responded to the wrong person... I can't delete this?

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Gorgeous. As expected. But can we get a pic maybe of the phone laying flat on a table, and from the side. As other said, would like to get an idea of the depth of the skin.
Also, is this skin still on the phone? Are the sides peeling at all? How did you get it to wrap around the curved edges so nice? Do you use the hairdryer trick?

MrStig91 said:
Gorgeous. As expected. But can we get a pic maybe of the phone laying flat on a table, and from the side. As other said, would like to get an idea of the depth of the skin.
Also, is this skin still on the phone? Are the sides peeling at all? How did you get it to wrap around the curved edges so nice? Do you use the hairdryer trick?
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Hello,
If your familiar with the Nexus 6 Bamboo back and it's thickness, than these pieces are thinner which means more flexibility and better adhering. In addition, the corners are slightly beveled to lessen any sharpness while holding the device.
Not a photographer, but delighted to help.

slickwraps said:
Hello,
If your familiar with the Nexus 6 Bamboo back and it's thickness, than these pieces are thinner which means more flexibility and better adhering. In addition, the corners are slightly beveled to lessen any sharpness while holding the device.
Not a photographer, but delighted to help.
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That looks perfect. I'll be putting an order in soon!
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