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I have the tmo tpu case, which is pretty decent. However, dust and friction seem to have scuffed the bezel and back plate. I plan on getting the hybrid tpu case and hopefully the tighter fit will keep my phone safer.
My question is, has anyone else experienced this and tried to polish the scuffs out? Is it even possible? I looked online and can't find anywhere that sells the bezel. I have looked and found a replacement back plate, but I'm more worried about the bezel.
Sounds stupid and anal, but this is an expensive phone and I've got a good screen protector and case. I like the quality of the glass but am disappointed by the build of the rest of the shell of this thing.
Prior to this, I had a g1 that I kept safe and scratch free other than one drop with just an invisishield kit for 2 years. I love this phone but it is fragile.
Try a metal-polishing cloth--NO CHEMICALS!
I saw a vibrant on display at a tmobile store and the bezel had been nicked and the shiny part was starting to peel off just like it was foil, so id be real careful rubbing on it. Personally id rather have no "chrome" at all, especially if its not real.
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Any plastic that is scratched can be polished, it depends how deep it is. Semichrome polish will do it, but make sureto test as some plastics can react to the chemical that is in the polish and it possibly could stain the finish. i ll post the other methods on "how to polish plastic".
I personally love the feel of my vibrant without the silicon casing on but unfortunately, I have to go with it whenever I leave the house to protect it from knicks and knacks (plus I always seem to drop my phone...)
I have a screen protector (REALOOK) and a TPU case. I too like the way the phone feels and looks without a case but yea, it needs to be protected. My old G1 got bang up pretty bad by not using protection... LOL...
I've had my vibrant in a case since day one but still have scratches all over the body. I think the shiny plastic material is just scratch prone. If I had to do over I would have tried some of the clear body armor type product. Definitely love the bare feel, may just go without a case and hope replacement parts become available.
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I have the stealthguards screen protector and battery cover protector. Both are mainly on there just for weight and grip and the front is also on to make my vibrant have a flush front.
Silicone = ****
polyurethane Is The Way To Go, Alot More Protective And A Better Fit For Your Phone
I rock mine naked. I had a hard clear case for my G1, but it really didn't do a whole lot of good and my screen didn't get scratched at all. The Vibrant has gorilla glass and you get a 2nd back cover out of the box so I decided to go without.
I've got a realook screen protector and the tmobile gel case.
My battery cover AND the faux metal bezel are pretty scratched up. Been in the case since day one, so I suspect the gel case scratches it. Go figure.
I honestly didn't like the bare feel. Too slippery and small, so now I have a rubber case in it. Fits like a glove and grips better while still sliding out of the pocket without sticking. And of course a screen protector. I kept one on my g1 since day one. Its beaten to hell, the lip part is cracked and the sdcard unmounts if you apply pressure but the screen is flawless lol
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I use a Casemate Tough Case and have been using this style of case on all my phones for years. Usually Otterbox, but they took too long this time around so I gave the Casemate a try. I never drop my phone, but I have two kids under 5, so the cases are definitely tested from time to time. There are no better cases if you want real protection, IMO.
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I've got the hard Body Glove case with the black rubberized back. I haven't tried any other cases because I really like this one. The phone just felt too fragile to me without a case, this gives it a little bulk and makes it feel a little more substantial.
No screen protector. I haven't seen the need for one. I'm not super careful with it either and will carry it in a pocket with keys and loose change pretty often. Been doing this for 2 months and no scratches on my screen. The screen is definitely pretty tough.
this is a $500 phone, and it's slippery. I drop **** all the time so i got the silicon case. it looks lumpy, but it's worth it.
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I use a Casemate Tough Case and have been using this style of case on all my phones for years. Usually Otterbox, but they took too long this time around so I gave the Casemate a try. I never drop my phone, but I have two kids under 5, so the cases are definitely tested from time to time. There are no better cases if you want real protection, IMO.
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I have the same case and 3 kids under 5. Its the best option for me and feels really solid while holding.
I have hybrid TPU case, and so do allot of others here
...id vote but not listed in poll...hint hint
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I've got the hard Body Glove case with the black rubberized back. I haven't tried any other cases because I really like this one. The phone just felt too fragile to me without a case, this gives it a little bulk and makes it feel a little more substantial.
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Couldn't have said it better. I use the BG case, and love it -- the look, the kickstand, the added bulk. (The "naked" (ugh) phone is too thin to hold comfortably on a call; and others have said, it's slippery as hell.
I utilized the stealthguard front and back. So its practically naked.. but not naked
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I'm amazed by the durability of the screen. I don't make it a habit of putting it in my pocket with anything inside, but when I have and cringed as I pulled it out expecting scratches, to my surprise no scratches.
As a rule, the harder the cover material, the more the shock will be transferred directly to the phone. The same for the sticker types which are more for protection against scratches.
I ended up buying a cover from tmo because the phone felt a little slippery by itself. Its made of silicone and think enough to absord some of the impact if it is dropped and us les likely to slip out of your hand.
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I bought the tmo black silicone case. I really like it because it adds grip and gives the phone a more solid, quality feel. One thing I've noticed is if you take the back cover plate off too much...it gets loose and creaky. They really should have gone with the slide lock type.
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Case-Mate Tough Case.. no screen protector here
I use a RealLook screen protector and one of these clear, hard cases:
http://www.buy.com/pr/product.aspx?sku=217139826
Super inexpensive (bought 2, 1 extra to have on-hand)! Been using clear hard cases like these since my MyTouch3G and I've dropped it (the MT3G) several times onto concrete without a single scratch or damage to the phone. The case took the brunt of the impact. Put a very small crack in it, but nothing else. Ended up replacing it anyway, but that was enough to make me buy them for the Vibrant now. I just don't get that sense of protection from a semi-thin silicone sleeve. Sort of like gluing a bunch of balloons to the exterior of your car and thinking it's going to protect you in a head-on collision. Just not buying it...
I've owned the Defender for about 12 days now and the screen protector just plain sucks. My screen was awesome to look at, and now it's looking like my iPhone 3G's screen with the protector on it, PLUS there's all this dust and crap stuck in it from the unsealed holes at the earpiece top and the microphone at the bottom.
Has anyone cut the stupid thing off? I'm about to do it, or just ditch this whole case.
I think that it's a great case and have had no problems with mine . I bought it to protect my phone and that's what it has done so far . :laugh:
My husband's I phone has the defender case and yes the plastic screen protector sucks. It scratches easily and looks foggy. But it protects the screen so I wouldn't remove it. Or get a different case and buy the Steinheil screen protector, looks like you don't even have a screen protector on it. I use the Ultra crystal and it's beautiful! They are about 13 dollars on ebay.
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I agree the screen protector for the defender case does suck . I to had the same issue , I was always getting dust and what not under the unsealed screen protector . I didnt cut mine out though , I just disassembled the case and pushed the protector out . IMPORTANT ! : remove all the glue residue left on the case after removing the factory screen protector . Then I installed the screen protectors offered by Verizon on the phone then reassembled the case . The case does not interfer with the screen protector (ie : peeling it up or causing bubbles to form) there is enough clearence between the phone and the case . In the end you can use whatever screen protector you want , i just used verizon since it was close quick and easy . Overall the screen looks way better with out the factory screen protector of the case . SIDENOTE: I got the ultra clear screen protectors from Verizon NOT the antiglare . The antiglare properties of the factory installed protector is what distorts the screen image .
Great info, dude! I love the defender, but the screen film just started driving me nuts.
Lots of people have been doing this to a variety of defenders. If if works for you then go for it. Honestly in my opinion although the screen protector sucks, it is an important part of that case and keeping the phone protected.
I have both the commuter and defender now. Have to say I honestly prefer the defender series. For anyone interested it rang up at radio shack for $15 which is cheaper than amazon.
Dust under Otterbox screen protector scratching phones display glass
My first post. Please bear with me.
Hey everyone. I noticed on this thread and many others that people recommend Otterbox defenders to anyone who works in a high dust environment. But as i have read in many places ( and this is the only thing stopping me from buying an Otterbox defender for my s3 ) is people who say dust gets under the screen protector as i assume it would through the holes over the front facing camera and proximity sensor, and then scratches the screen..
quick googled sources for reference about the scratches:
i cant post links yet but here is what they say:
08/07/2012, 13:51
"The built in screen protectors on the Otterbox Defender scratches and pits your screen if you get dust in your case. EVERYONE I know that has a Defender case has had this happen."
– Steven
i reckon this is where i'll find people with the most Otterbox experience. Any suggestions?
wouldn't a water/dustproof case like the upcoming Lifeproof for s3 or the Seidio Obex be a better bet for high dust environments?
I really am sorry for the long post.
Will they replace a phone?
My case broke in less than two weeks. Used the online page and sent a photo of the broken phone and the receipt. called after thirty days and they wanted my name spelled out on a paper next to the phone. checked back later and that wasn't good enough either. Sent a photo of the product ID and after two weeks ......they sent me the wrong case. At work I sat on my phone and busted the glass and am wondering if they will replace the phone and the case since I bought the case to protect the phone and haven't been able to use it for that because it was broken.
I love Otterbox but I hate the fact that dust and dirt gets trapped in between the case and glass. I have an Otterbox Defender for my Black Berry I use for work. The phone was brand new when it was put in the case. Now after 2 years in the case, this is what the screen looks like. Other than the screen being all pitted and scratched, its been a great case. Hell, I've even run over the phone with a 9000lb forklift and nothing happened.
I also have the same case for my S3 and I'm tired of taking the phone out once every few days to clean the screen. I think I'm going to get one of those full body Zagg protectors and take out the plastic screen of the defender. Thanks for the idea!
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I have owned trident cases until I got my moto x pure unfortunately they have the worst case selection for that phone and the otter box covers something that is kind of a feature of the motos and so I avoided the 1 quality case that probably exists for that phone. Anyway with my new LG v20 I went with otter box. And yes indeed the built in screen protector sucks hair dust you name it it seems to gravitate to the cutout for the front camera and sensors.
So I am going to do what I did with my note 3 trident case I gently pushed the screen protector until it freed itself from the case then I cleaned my note 3 and applied a glass screen protector and reassembled the case after taking a fine nail file and removing the locating nubs for the old protector and cleaned the adhesive off the case. A .3mm glass was within tolerance of the cases fit and overall was a great improvement I had also used a saggy wet apply vynal that worked good too. In both cases the protectors lasted longer than normal and any defects like balling or peeling never occured. In fact I would have never moved to glass if I had not caused a wrinkle in the zag with the stylus...
Well the title pretty much says it all, just a basic thread asking some basic questions.
1) Do you use a case?
- If so which one?
- how do you like it?
- are you considering something else?/ If so which one? and why?
- Does it make the phone feel bulky?
2) Do you use a screen protector
-if so which one?
-how do you like it?
-are you considering something else?/ If so which one? and why?
-If you do not use a screen protector have you had any issues with scratches?
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Well the title pretty much says it all, just a basic thread asking some basic questions.
1) Do you use a case?
- If so which one?
- how do you like it?
- are you considering something else?/ If so which one? and why?
- Does it make the phone feel bulky?
2) Do you use a screen protector
-if so which one?
-how do you like it?
-are you considering something else?/ If so which one? and why?
-If you do not use a screen protector have you had any issues with scratches?
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1. Yep. Right now I have a TPU case but I'm looking at an Otterbox or something similar. Need to protect it better from work.
2. Oh heck yes. Despite being Gorilla Glass screen scratches still happen. I currently use a Zagg invisibleSHIELD. They have a life time guarantee and mild scratches tend to heal so you no longer see them. I won't be switching to another screen protector because these work so well.
1) Yes.
Had this one: Transparent Clear Protector Case Phone Cover For Verizon HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE. Fit well, appeared to be good quality, but was bulky and slippery.
Switched to this one: Fosmon S-Curve Soft Shell TPU Case for HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE - Black Like it much better. Fits well, Not at all bulky or slippery.
2) Also Yes
Have this one: GreatShield Ultra Smooth Clear Screen Protector. Very clear, but super fingerprinty. Will likely switch to something matte someday
I am currently using a TPU case, but I am waiting for Seidio to announce their surface case/belt clip combo for this phone; I've use the Seidio surface with all my previous phones.
I used to use a screen protector but stopped about a year ago.
i use the Trident Aegis case.
so far, I love it.
http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-products/htc-fireball-adr6410l/aegis-case-htc-fireball-adr6410l.aspx
Come with the screen protector that is pretty good quality. It is less bulky than the Ballistic case (which i also have).
Issues with the Trident are the headphone jack cutout is not wide enough in the direct of the front of the phone, needs to be filed out a bit and it's fine. The hard portion of the case is a little slippery, the guitar pick shaped area in the back is for the silicon to come through and give you non-slip when laying it on its back, this guitar pick area could be a little bigger or the hard part a less slippery material.
The colors don't seem to be quite as vivid as they look on the site, i got the blue, instead of being as bright as it is on the site, its more muted of a blue which is still nice, but not as nice.
The size to protection ration is perfect for me though. I wouldnt be afraid to drop it but can still use it as my everyday case. Also the silicon is a dust resistant one, Lint comes off very easy.
I was not happy with the ballistic due to its size and the silicon on it is a lint magnet. The ballistic corners on it while nice for grip, make getting it in/out of a pocket a pain. The hard shell on the ballistic has a much nicer feel though and is not slippery. The ballistic also does not come with a screen protector.
awesome, thanks for the answers guys!
guys it's my turn!
1) I use TPU black case from Verizon only when going on and I think I may need the extra protection.
I really like the fit of the TPU case it fits very snug, and the cut-outs for the power and the volume buttons make it a perfectly made cse + cheap. :good:
2) Un-characteristuic of me, but YES, I currently do have one on, my dad got the phone the same day and got a package, so I tossed one on.
but I took it off tonight.
don't need it TBH.
gorilla glass will scratch yes, but I'm very OCD lol.
I'm using the Incipio Feather, very nice on this phone. Seems better quality than the one I had on my Inc2.
Using some Verizon screen protectors because they were 10 bucks. Not too bad but they have camera and proximity sensor cutouts which I don't like, so I'll find some that cover the entire front.
Actually saw a very small scratch in the top right corner of the screen the first few days - decided it was worth peice of mind to spend $10 on a screen protector rather than find out gorrilla glass could scratch somewhere more irritating later. Picked up the verizon screen covers and the one on there seems to be holding up against scratches too. They don't cover the sensors/cam spots on the front as mentioned above but since those are over black areas scratches may not too bad (??)
I also tend to drop my phone every once in a while so I grabbed a cheap black/white TPU case off amazon (I think it was $15 with shipping) but the cut outs are too narrow and the volume rocker is really hard to push to activate. I'm waiting on Seidio to release an active case option and if they don't (or its not what I'm looking for) I'll probably go to incipio duo pro sycrillic's line.
I've just order the S-Curve TPU case and the Cruzerlite Androidified TPU case. Gotta see which one feels/fits better. Since the Inc4G isn't as wide as my Inc2, I think the added bulk won't be a problem. One question I have is about the TPU material sliding in and out of jeans pockets. Does it get stuck and pick up lint like the silicon case or is it fairly slick? Is it gonna be a battle royal every time I want to pull this thing out of my pocket?
Pandalero said:
I've just order the S-Curve TPU case and the Cruzerlite Androidified TPU case. Gotta see which one feels/fits better. Since the Inc4G isn't as wide as my Inc2, I think the added bulk won't be a problem. One question I have is about the TPU material sliding in and out of jeans pockets. Does it get stuck and pick up lint like the silicon case or is it fairly slick? Is it gonna be a battle royal every time I want to pull this thing out of my pocket?
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I got the cruzerlite case and it is quite nice feeling. It has a mostly matte back and ribbed sides (bumpy).
It is easy to take out of pocket.
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I just ordered a black TPU cruzerlite Androidified case and a ZAGG screen protector. Been going naked too long. Sooner or later my luck is going to run out.
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edster00 said:
I am currently using a TPU case, but I am waiting for Seidio to announce their surface case/belt clip combo for this phone; I've use the Seidio surface with all my previous phones.
I used to use a screen protector but stopped about a year ago.
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I've been liking my cheap TPU case, but completely agree about a Seidio case. I had one on my OG Droid and loved it... until it broke. Went case free after that.
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No case yet but I do have an anti glare screen protector that also doenst really pick up fingerprints. I had an otterbox for my inc2 but stopped using it after a week or so. I'm not terribly rough on it at work and that made it way to big. I usually keep it in my pocket but will probably get one of those seido case/clip combo thing eventually
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Saw another post with link to it, but here's a review of the case. It's not super bulky. But add enough protection for most
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Just got one of these. My question is to pop the included screen protector off and just go with the one that came with the Nexus or peel that one off and go with the Supcase protector. I've read reviews of people suggesting both.
This is a durable feeling and looking case. I've always had UAG cases in the past but this one seemed to offer a little more protection.
Bgbird68 said:
Just got one of these. My question is to pop the included screen protector off and just go with the one that came with the Nexus or peel that one off and go with the Supcase protector. I've read reviews of people suggesting both.
This is a durable feeling and looking case. I've always had UAG cases in the past but this one seemed to offer a little more protection.
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I find a tempered glass screen protector under the plastic built-in one to be the best. It sits really flush this way and you can't see the halo in the glass screen protector because of the case.
Bgbird68 said:
Just got one of these. My question is to pop the included screen protector off and just go with the one that came with the Nexus or peel that one off and go with the Supcase protector. I've read reviews of people suggesting both.
This is a durable feeling and looking case. I've always had UAG cases in the past but this one seemed to offer a little more protection.
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If you do this, make sure you after you pop the built in screen protector off you scrape off the black adhesive that held it on or it will fuse to your screen protector and rip it off if you take off your case. Any small metal tool can be used but be careful not to scratch the case. After its removed you can use some qtips and a little bit of rubbing alcohol to clean any residual adhesive.
I didn't do this originally and my case was stuck to my screen protector for 2 months till I finally decided to try and force it off and it ruined my screen protector.
I'm going to keep my supplied screen protector on along with the case screen protector.
Bgbird68 said:
I'm going to keep my supplied screen protector on along with the case screen protector.
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Good luck, sensitivity sucks!
No problems with sensitivity so far. I like the case. Little bulky but the phone feels safe.
Bgbird68 said:
No problems with sensitivity so far. I like the case. Little bulky but the phone feels safe.
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The edges of the screen sometimes take a few tries to respond!
I have this case. Its fantastic for work. Its awfully bulky though! But, with that bulk you get great protection.
Its great if you need the protection. I typically remove the phone from the case when I'm home.
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If you do this, make sure you after you pop the built in screen protector off you scrape off the black adhesive that held it on or it will fuse to your screen protector and rip it off if you take off your case. Any small metal tool can be used but be careful not to scratch the case. After its removed you can use some qtips and a little bit of rubbing alcohol to clean any residual adhesive.
I didn't do this originally and my case was stuck to my screen protector for 2 months till I finally decided to try and force it off and it ruined my screen protector.
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This is what I described doing in a different topic - used an X-Acto knife and it took about 10 minutes to get all the plastic protector's adhesive off, which I felt might stick or lift up the lip of their case on the actual screen protector I'm using.
However, I also found that the Supcase didn't sit perfectly flush on the Nexus 6 with my own screen protector after removing their plastic one - one longer side has a gap between the frame and my protected phone surface.
So, I am keeping this case as a backup, only.
- ooofest
Just got this case from EBay .I must say Dam good quality cases an holster love it..actually kind of like its design an fit better then Otterbox...feels more solid..
Had the case for a while its pretty good. Not a daily case for me as I switch when doing different jobs. It's actually kind of hard to get off that's a good thing for some people.
I've just had to return mine after using it for a few days. When taking pictures with the rear camera flash on, the flash and case don't work well together and the pictures are spoilt (first pic is with case, second without. You can see the tint that having the white case on causes). Disappointing as I have already had the screen break on me (first time ever!) and was happy of the extra protection that this case affords
For the most part I go naked with my N6. I am ordering one of these cases for when I go golfing and maybe some other activities where I want to have the best protection. I am keeping the supplied protector cause it will keep dust and water from getting on my phone. Which is, by the way, the reason I am going with this brand because most of the other "tough" cases don't have that.
How does this case fit around the speakers? Is it open letting dust in under the screen protector or are the speakers sealed?
They are open, dust can accumulate
I've been using mine for months now with no problems. only complaint is the camera port is long. Dust an small debris gets under screen protector, its slightly bulky but worth the protection. Both factory screen protector an case built-in on an notice a little touch sensitivity loss, but worth the protection! Add the fact that the N6 is water resistant an its damn near perfect!