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Xtreme Guard screen protector review

Link: Xtreme Guard Nexus 7 Screen Protector
1-10 scale short stick
Cut: 8
Grip: 6
Clarity: 7 (initial)
Ease of install: 2
Glare: 9
Starting with cut, I gotta say the cut is not perfect, but it is pretty good. I did notice flaws near the corners and on the cut-out for the front facing camera. Not a big deal but this is a review right? The cut is definitely not a deal breaker. (pics below, before install)
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Ok now when I talk about grip, I'm talkin about how grippy it is during touchscreen use, not just holding the device. There is nothing I hate more than when I am doing some swipe gestures on the screen and I feel like my finger catches goin along here. I have a real problem with the invisible shield line because of this and that is why I don't bother with them. I didn't know at the time what kind of a screen protector the xtreme gaurd one was when I purchased it, but it was (still is) a cheap screen protector for the size device that it is made for. This protector is similar to the invisible shield line, but much better in my opinion. Still grippy (hence the rating above), but not terribly so. I will probably keep this on the device for protection sake until I find a different option.
Clarity is not bad at all. I gave it an initial rating of 7 because I just installed it and it has yet to dry. And that gives me a good segue into install.
I gotta say install was a pain in the butt. This is a wet install screen per the directions. All other wet application screen protectors I have used on my devices, the glue seemed to de-activate when wet. Not this one, it was sticking the whole time I was trying to get it on there. I actually ended up puddling soap/water solution right onto the screen of the N7 to keep the screen from sticking as I rolled it on there. I took me 2 tries to get it on there with minimal bubbles. Now I am no professional screen protector installer, but should I have to be to get this done with minimal difficulty and frustration? The next hour after I got it on the screen was spent trying to scrape the bubbles of water and air out from under the screen, which was difficult because this protector is soo dang sticky! It probably would have been easier if I could have found my rubber screen squeegie instead of the card scrapper they provide with the kit. After install pics below, you can see some of the bubbles left over even after scrapping the screen for an hour.
Lastly glare: I think this thing actually reduced the glare a bit. It not being dry yet may affect this, so I will have to keep an eye on it to see. With it being still wet the peaks and valleys of the bubbles still present maybe the affecting factor here.
Well that's it over all not a bad protector in my opinion, but not the best. I myself prefer the harder dry install protectors, so am a little biased. But at this price point it's hard to nitpick too bad on this one.

I agree with your review as an initial impression. After 4 days with this protector on, it's a LOT less grippy on the exterior now. Within the first day and a half all of the water bubbles disappeared. The only problem I have with this protector now is very faint vertical "rainbow" lines in the center. They aren't noticeable unless I'm actively looking for them, though.

i got xtremeguards for my n7 and my touchscreen would barely respond i got them to give me a refund

agreed, i tried installing this because of how cheap it was and ended up getting so frustrated that i trashed it. Not only that but the material stretches so once i got halfway done w/ minimal bubbles, i noticed i had almost 5cm's overlapping the top of the N7.

teng247 said:
agreed, i tried installing this because of how cheap it was and ended up getting so frustrated that i trashed it. Not only that but the material stretches so once i got halfway done w/ minimal bubbles, i noticed i had almost 5cm's overlapping the top of the N7.
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Yea I've had that experience also when dealing with the softer wet application screen protectors.
I'm also starting to notice the vericle lines, weird....
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teng247 said:
agreed, i tried installing this because of how cheap it was and ended up getting so frustrated that i trashed it. Not only that but the material stretches so once i got halfway done w/ minimal bubbles, i noticed i had almost 5cm's overlapping the top of the N7.
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so frustrating, i did the same

teng247 said:
agreed, i tried installing this because of how cheap it was and ended up getting so frustrated that i trashed it. Not only that but the material stretches so once i got halfway done w/ minimal bubbles, i noticed i had almost 5cm's overlapping the top of the N7.
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LOL, I did the same thing. IMHO these are POS. Extremely difficult to install (wet+electronic is not a good mix-almost f'ed up my N7 speakers) and scratches way too easy. After a while of trying to install it I just gave up. I could never get a really clean install and kept retrying until I finally said screw it and toss it. Been happy ever since. It's just too bad I wasted $7.5 on these.

I purchased four of these. I followed the instructions when installing the first one and ended up trying to reapply it twice. I decided to try the applicator spray and rubber squeegee that came with my Zagg protector for my S II. The spray and rubber squeegee allowed me to put the protector on my N7 the first try and with very little effort.

Adding my 2 cents.
Just installed today. Despite the initial dirty black grits on it, a good wash got them all off. The cuts are good enough for a nice fit. However, if you opt for the full body protector, the back sticker will not cover the silver plastic rim. That kinda sucks because I've already noticed some dings and scratches at those vulnerable areas.
As for clarity, gotta wait till tomorrow to see. In terms of responsiveness, no problems at all. I waited about 30 minutes, booted the N7 up and it was responded as usual.
I use dish soap with water. I'd use very very little soap. Enough to make very few bubbles.

edgie13 said:
I purchased four of these. I followed the instructions when installing the first one and ended up trying to reapply it twice. I decided to try the applicator spray and rubber squeegee that came with my Zagg protector for my S II. The spray and rubber squeegee allowed me to put the protector on my N7 the first try and with very little effort.
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I wish I would have been able to find these items, they are hands down the best tools for the job. The spray sprays a super fine mist that gives the most even light coverage that is perfect for screen protector installation, and the rubber squeegee doesn't mar the surface.

This was my first wet install, others have been dry screen protectors and was smooth. The cut is great on mine, the tablet responds any where I touch. When you install it, give it a day to dry before complaining. If you ever had your car window tinted, it's the same way!!! Air bubbles the first 24-48 hours and it goes away.
Good grief.

i hated mine, seriously
the grip annoys me the most
edit i went with this instead: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LURQ76...camp=0?tag=noref-20&adid=11DREJY1VVGHRCH1DAXN

testaccount said:
i hated mine, seriously
the grip annoys me the most
edit i went with this instead: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LURQ76...camp=0?tag=noref-20&adid=11DREJY1VVGHRCH1DAXN
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lol i just got this today and so far it's really good it went on super easy and i got no air bubble or dirty under it and went perfect first time
this is how it looks http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l15/killer3160/?action=view&current=2012-07-26141822.jpg

thanks for the pic, did you got the regular or anti glare one?
i ordered the regular one but am thinking maybe i should have went with the anti glare

I applied the protector yesterday. The screen seems pretty unresponsive. I'm going to give it another few hours to cure properly.
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Edit: Nvm, must have been my crappy work computer.

After I let mine sit overnight its 100% perfect, no bubbles underneath and it's nearly as responsive as without it. Glad to have the high level of protection at just a couple bucks.

Andrew025 said:
Can you make the pics bigger? Can't see them.
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HAAA! I see what ya did there.

testaccount said:
thanks for the pic, did you got the regular or anti glare one?
i ordered the regular one but am thinking maybe i should have went with the anti glare
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I got the regular one to me anti glare ruin with videos

Mines pretty great too. I had a few tiny bubbles after
24 hours but I pushed them out. Now it looks perfect. Much better then my first install of an XO brand on my galaxy nexus.
I also slapped one on my kids Galaxy Tab. His looks great too.
Textile feedback isn't as noticeable as the XO. Really I dont even notice a difference in usage from a nekkid screen. Sure it has a slightly different feel but wet protectors usually feel tacky at first and get better after about a week. If this gets any better ill have to buy another for my galaxy nexus while they're on sale.
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With all the negative press on the glass rear....

I feel obligated to make this post, I've had the nexus 4 for over a month now with the oem bumper case and front and back screen protectors (nothing fancy just your regular wet applicator screen protectors). Now I feel that most people who don't have an issue with the phone will not really post usually its the other way around... people who experience problems usually post and everyone tends to read them.
So after my experience over a month and various drops at bestbuy parking lot, work and driveway... I gotta say the phone holds up fine... No scratches other then some blemishes on the bumper plastic ring, even then the bumper did not chip it's color off which is good. The falls were planned and were random events from regular heights I am 5'11 so I am getting 4-4.5 feet drops.
I am really surprised how people are shattering the glass with phones simply in their pockets, attached are pictures of the damage to the bumper, mind you some drops are on streets with heavy gravel (work). That's my good deed done for today! thanks Google. :good:
and no I don't work for google lol.
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ludeboye said:
I feel obligated to make this post, I've had the nexus 4 for over a month now with the oem bumper case and front and back screen protectors (nothing fancy just your regular wet applicator screen protectors). Now I feel that most people who don't have an issue with the phone will not really post usually its the other way around... people who experience problems usually post and everyone tends to read them.
So after my experience over a month and various drops at bestbuy parking lot, work and driveway... I gotta say the phone holds up fine... No scratches other then some blemishes on the bumper plastic ring, even then the bumper did not chip it's color off which is good. The falls were planned and were random events from regular heights I am 5'11 so I am getting 4-4.5 feet drops.
I am really surprised how people are shattering the glass with phones simply in their pockets, attached are pictures of the damage to the bumper, mind you some drops are on streets with heavy gravel (work). That's my good deed done for today! thanks Google. :good:
and no I don't work for google lol.
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You're using a bumper. Obviously its going to be less likely to shatter than having a n4 without one. The only times I've read about shattering is when people weren't using a case.

I have dropped my N4 twice with jsut a wet apply back screen protector. I have two small 'dents' for lack of a better term on the chrome trim ring and thats it.
First from was off my desk ~2.5ft onto hard wood. The second was as i pulled it out of my pocket and spun it to get it facing the right direction, as i spun it (hold the bottom with my thumb and index finger and rotating upwards 180*) it went flying out of my hand on the up swing, hit the car next to me, and hit the ground face first.
I just about pissed myself, stared at it for about 30 seconds and then was woken from my reverie by the (i found out shortly) owner of the vehicle i had 'thrown' my phone at saying "Well, you gonna get that?".
So i picked it up, and not a scratch. The woman said she was glad the phone wasnt broken and went about her business, and i went on my way.
Now i know that this glass is very strong... in certain cases. My S3 dropped about 3 feet, but had a small chip nicked out of the edge of the glass and the whole thing shatters. This is to the the way Gorilla glass is designed, it doesnt do well with vertex damage at all.
I will post some photos up of the N4 and S3 post drop when i am home

my room mate dropped his many times with no case. it's hit or miss on a shatter. my room mates barely has a blemish and it smashed tile from 4ft. he's clumsy and drops it all the time. we have insurance anyway but it has withstood his clumsyness pretty well. i on the other hand, have not dropped it once. pristine as a whistle.

Awesome.
Another glass thread.
Looking forward to this quality read.

Did you actually quote the entire first post to add your one line sentence?
-On topic-
Anyway, I've dropped mine yesterday on my driveway NAKED and it's 100% fine.

ludeboye said:
I feel obligated to make this post, I've had the nexus 4 for over a month now with the oem bumper case and front and back screen protectors (nothing fancy just your regular wet applicator screen protectors). Now I feel that most people who don't have an issue with the phone will not really post usually its the other way around... people who experience problems usually post and everyone tends to read them.
So after my experience over a month and various drops at bestbuy parking lot, work and driveway... I gotta say the phone holds up fine... No scratches other then some blemishes on the bumper plastic ring, even then the bumper did not chip it's color off which is good. The falls were planned and were random events from regular heights I am 5'11 so I am getting 4-4.5 feet drops.
I am really surprised how people are shattering the glass with phones simply in their pockets, attached are pictures of the damage to the bumper, mind you some drops are on streets with heavy gravel (work). That's my good deed done for today! thanks Google. :good:
and no I don't work for google lol.
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cool story.
yo2boy said:
Did you actually quote the entire first post to add your one line sentence?
-On topic-
Anyway, I've dropped mine yesterday on my driveway NAKED and it's 100% fine.
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What sort of protector on your screen. I have skinomi but I like those cut outs better.
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thos25 said:
What sort of protector on your screen. I have skinomi but I like those cut outs better.
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Looks like xtremeguard. I thought the same. I bought both skinomi and xtremeguard. The skinomi arrived first so I installed it in front and xtremeguard in back. The skinomi cutout edges move when warmed and become misaligned but easy enough to reposition since they are so fine.
I have a nillkin installed, have dropped, tossed and tumbled my phone but less than 1-2 feet high. I also carry my phone in my pocket.
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lol mine flew out of my pocker did 3 360 spins on concrete on its sides.. the back glass broke just a teeny bit and ii got 3 dents on screws on mic and chrome lol

Really the only press about this is on a couple forums and blogs. I don't think our is nearly as bad as it seems from the posts..
Let's just say there were 200 threads where people cried about dropping and breaking the glass. Even with that amount the percentage seems low compared to how many devices are out there. I should also add that the 200 number seems high.
Good to hear they will have Gorilla Glass 3 now!! Our next devices will be even better..
While on the glad topic I just really gotta say that this glad odds just so smooth and so great for a touchscreen. I was comparing the nex4 glass to the glad my HP touchpad and man what a difference. It feels harder and so much smoother. I think it is the coating makes it so smooth.
Actually I have hypothesis that the back glass is uncoated and this is one of the reasons out is weaker and less scratch resistant. I also think it had to do with the cuttings and the lack of anything behind it to help support it.
Sorry guys... Feeling loopy.. supposed to be finishing a large project and have been up for 2 days. Sucks..
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Modified My Samsung Cover

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.
Before pics:
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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 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.

To use a case or not?

Besides the fact of keeping the phone in good condition for resale later on, and or working in a dirty environment. Why do YOU use a case on your Nexus 4?
And who is using the phone just naked?
Don't forget to vote in the poll as well!

This phone is solid yet fragile at the same time. I have hard cover snap on simply because I do not want to damage the back. Without a case it pretty much takes only one fall for the glass to crack.

My Nexus 4 is my most scratched phone (thanks to it's weak back glass) and the chrome borders are so soft you can even mark them with your nails...
I'm so happy that my case finally arrived last week...

Cuz i can!
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Can you easily cough up another 350? Without, it's a fantastic piece of equipment to hold & admire.
Can you not? Buy a nice thin case and be extremely f**ng careful with it, chances are it will shatter when falling on to the wrong surface.
Now you can't say we didn't warn you.

I use the LG bumper case because it gives the phone protection and still looks like it is part of the phone. I also love that the buttons on the bumper feel exactly like the ones on the actual phone.
The big negative though, is the extra bulk. I could go without that but I'd rather have peace of mind knowing that if I drop the phone it at least stands some sort of a chance of surviving scratch free.

11 weeks of daily use and abuse yet not a single scratch and mine it's NAKED!
Don't know what others are doing with their phones but mine is holding up superbly.
(Note: I do have a Poetic bumper but I really use it. It's naked 99.99% of the time.)
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I went for the Nillkin case cause of the back.
One day before I received it, my cat managed to throw my mobile down while charging.
Chrome Border has a slight dent on the left side, lucky the glass didn't shatter.
So, yes, a case is necessary

FallN said:
11 weeks of daily use and abuse yet not a single scratch and mine it's NAKED!
Don't know what others are doing with their phones but mine is holding up superbly.
(Note: I do have a Poetic bumper but I really use it. It's naked 99.99% of the time.)
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I use the LG bumper and have the poetic bumper as well, with no screen protectors on either side. No scratches and everything is fine.
I've never used a full case on a phone, and never will. I still take the bumper off sometimes, this phone looks nice but even with the LG bumper people think it's just the phone without anything on it.

Naked. I hate cases.
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Me im going to have my phone all natural when in use, but when in my pocket im going to go for a Bugatti pouch.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062260

Naked, had the poetic bumper case but it was poor quality and fell apart. No scratches or dents with a lot of use

I've had mine since November 15 with no case or screen protector and so far I have a tiny scratch on the front that could only be seen with the keenest of eye sight. I think it was when I was salting my walk way and there must have been some salt residue on my fingers. As for the back there's a couple scratches that happened when I was entering a courthouse and I had to put my phone in one of those plastic trays before I went through a medal detector. I'm almost certain there was some kind of dirt dust in there that caused it. It was literally in the for 5 seconds. I actually considered that possibility and I was right. Overall I baby this thing.. Not counting the time in the plastic bin. I never lay it down on a surface without thinking of the consequences first. When I'm at my house I always put it on a winter hat or a sock or something. For one to protect it from scratches and also to avoid it sliding off on it's own. Don't get me wrong I love this phone, but compared to my Nexus S I feel like it's so fragile. That's why I just ordered an official bumper. To take some of the edge off while using it every day. I don't want to have to worry about it as much.

Official bumper case with Skinomi protectors on front and back. Perfect condition.
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Official bumper case with Skinomi protectors on front and back. Perfect condition.
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To all the people using it naked or with a bumper it's only a matter of time before we see your thread how it cracked in your pocket or best case you just scratch it up. I mean you guys do know that once you crack the front the phone stops working.
I use a mercury slim case because I know this phone is fragile and even though I probably got my nexus for free since I resold a few I would never use it naked for more than a few minutes. Hey some people like living on the edge

xdviper said:
Besides the fact of keeping the phone in good condition for resale later on, and or working in a dirty environment. Why do YOU use a case on your Nexus 4?
And who is using the phone just naked?
Don't forget to vote in the poll as well!
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Also so that it does not break so I don't have to repair it. I was going to buy the bumper then realized with no case the back of my phone has a chance of cracking if I hit it against something while it's in my pocket.
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Fataldesain said:
To all the people using it naked or with a bumper it's only a matter of time before we see your thread how it cracked in your pocket or best case you just scratch it up. I mean you guys do know that once you crack the front the phone stops working.
I use a mercury slim case because I know this phone is fragile and even though I probably got my nexus for free since I resold a few I would never use it naked for more than a few minutes. Hey some people like living on the edge
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As I just posted in the post right above this one. This is the exact reason I did not order the bumper from the play store today. I thought about it.

ketjr81 said:
I use the LG bumper and have the poetic bumper as well, with no screen protectors on either side. No scratches and everything is fine.
I've never used a full case on a phone, and never will. I still take the bumper off sometimes, this phone looks nice but even with the LG bumper people think it's just the phone without anything on it.
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Out of interest, which is the better bumper?
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I like using my phone naked, like I like woman naked
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Using this since day 1.
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to protect the back/sides of it which is look like prone to be scratched and broken also protect the Camera lens, Plus good and nice grip.
so i can just put any where without the fear to break/scratch the back glass!.

I always use my phones naked, cases are big and screen protector makes the screen less fluid-like to swipe on.
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Chamfered edge easily scrstched

Anyone else notice this? They should've made it brushed instead of polished which.
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Very easily

Don't notice scratching, but aluminum alloys are pretty soft. I do notice that it catches light reflections and if held just right literally blinds you at times. I might take some 000 steel wool and dull mine ON PURPOSE.

Two words: protective case. Steel wool optional.

Compusmurf said:
Don't notice scratching, but aluminum alloys are pretty soft. I do notice that it catches light reflections and if held just right literally blinds you at times. I might take some 000 steel wool and dull mine ON PURPOSE.
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Sounds too complicated. Now sure how you can steel wool just the polished part without scratching the painted part of the metal even if you tape it really well.
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aznmode said:
Sounds too complicated. Now sure how you can steel wool just the polished part without scratching the painted part of the metal even if you tape it really well.
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I've got micro electronics tools and a large magnifying setup for one of my other hobbies. I'll wrap the wool around one of my tools and do it magnified. I wouldn't recommend using your finger.....
I've also got some 4000 grit sandpaper that might work even better!
Before I do tho, I need to see what those 4 plactic things are. 2 on top, 2 on bottom. if they are some kind of sensor, I don't want to "dull" them up.

RiverCity.45 said:
Two words: protective case. Steel wool optional.
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That's what I'm afraid of. I don't really like using cases to my already big phones, including the note 3. But I do use skinomi skin on my note 3 but I doubt they will make one that would wrap around the chamfered edge of the note 4. But it looks like I don't have a choice but use to a case.
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aznmode said:
Sounds too complicated. Now sure how you can steel wool just the polished part without scratching the painted part of the metal even if you tape it really well.
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It's not painted. It's anodized, which is a process that creates a hard ceramic-like coating on the aluminum. That's what the polished part is easier to scratch. The coating is harder than the bare alloy. It's probably not as hard as steel, but there's a lot of polishing materials out there.

ATnTdude said:
It's not painted. It's anodized, which is a process that creates a hard ceramic-like coating on the aluminum. That's what the polished part is easier to scratch. The coating is harder than the bare alloy. It's probably not as hard as steel, but there's a lot of polishing materials out there.
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Anodized thats the word I was looking for. I have RC cars with purple anodized alum parts on it. They are pretty durable but they can still get scratched up if youre not careful. I'm thinking instead of steel wool, a foam nail file would be better to just get rid of the polished look.
http://www.staplespromotionalproduc...1&kpid=77851&gclid=CK3127mRssECFcI7Mgod3FgApw
This is what I use on my Seiko watch band when they get scratched up and I wanna remove light scracthes and recreate the brushed lines. But I don't know if I would personally do it to my note 4.
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I got this. Hold my beer...

hellcatrydr said:
I got this. Hold my beer...
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Lol
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Yeah, my iPad Mini has the same kind of edge, but it is slightly matte/brushed, so no scratches ever show on it - very smart on Apple's part.
When the mirror-finish edges on my Note 4 get scratched enough, I'm going to simply take 2500 grit sandpaper to them and make them look "brushed."
The shiny edges on my Note 3, Note 2, and Nexus 4 got scratched easily even with a case on by dirt caught between the case and the phone, so I don't really care anymore.
Shiny surfaces look pretty but are a very impractical and stupid idea wear-wise. C'est la vie.
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Compusmurf said:
Don't notice scratching, but aluminum alloys are pretty soft. I do notice that it catches light reflections and if held just right literally blinds you at times. I might take some 000 steel wool and dull mine ON PURPOSE.
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Great idea. The brushed/semi-matte look is more classy to me anyway.

Aluminum is soft so it will get damaged easy. A case is a must imo
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The one side of mine is nicked from my wedding band. I actually like the plastic n3 better..

suzook said:
The one side of mine is nicked from my wedding band. I actually like the plastic n3 better..
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I kinda have to agree. Never had a case on my note 3 but I did have skinomi skin on it but it did not cover all the chrome bezel and never had a scratch on the exposed area that I could tell. But a few days with the note 4, and I've already invested in a case to protect it. Although I do prefer the feel of the note 4, it's moot now that I have a case on it. Other than the sensitive chamfered edged and intermittent micro stutter with animation, I'm still happy with the note 4 and probably wouldn't go back to the note 3. I'm sure the latter will be fixed by software eventually.

Scratches are unavoidable on these edges and Samsung has acknowledged this on their blog,
http://global.samsungtomorrow.com/how-quality-assurance-of-the-galaxy-note-4-in-done-in-the-factory/
There really is nothing you can do about it the scratches are already there when you break the seal on the box. Hopefully the Note 5 doesn't pose this manufacturing issue.