I've had two Gorilla Glass phones, one the original the other GG2 and both have scratched even with me taking good care of them.
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I've had two Gorilla Glass phones, one the original the other GG2 and both have scratched even with me taking good care of them.
Randy Lanzarote
Member
My N4 fell of my kitchen counter earlier, fell about 4 foot onto laminate flooring.
No damage luckily, other than the several seconds that my heart stopped beating, but I can't wait for my bumper case to get here.
No damage luckily, other than the several seconds that my heart stopped beating, but I can't wait for my bumper case to get here.
BertramCooper
Banned
One can only hope that Corning made some significant improvements with Gorilla Glass 3.
And God willing, the next Nexus phone will have it instead of 2.
And I don't consider this unique to the Nexus 4. I know several other people who have had scratches on GG2 phones.
And God willing, the next Nexus phone will have it instead of 2.
And I don't consider this unique to the Nexus 4. I know several other people who have had scratches on GG2 phones.
BertramCooper
Banned
a. JB's texting app only lets you text 100 times in 30 minutes?
b. You're sending more than 100 texts in 30 minutes?
WhatsApp/Viber/FB Messaginga. Yeah
b. The GF and I go bonkers with texts.
Moneyhats2k5
Member
a. Yeah
b. The GF and I go bonkers with texts.
google+ messenger.
I like it. The first Android device I ever used since I got my iPhone had the Cube app page switcher, which I really liked. When I discovered that this was a default on some devices but not all, I immediately looked for a Launcher that had it. I also have a different app closing/opening animation.
I don't use it much for function, though.
criesofthepast
Member
Did any of you not watch that scratch test video? Its not keys or laying it on a table or the wind scratching your phones. Its small grains of sand and dirt. On your fingers, in your pockets, etc.
And clean with a microfiber cloth only. Make sure the cloth is always clean as well. I usually blow any dust or dirt off my screen first, dab a corner of the microfiber cloth with water and then clean the phone with the wet side and buff out any wet streaks with the dry part. My phone is flawless but one spec of sand in my pocket can do the damage. Can't really avoid it unless you get a screen/back protector.
And clean with a microfiber cloth only. Make sure the cloth is always clean as well. I usually blow any dust or dirt off my screen first, dab a corner of the microfiber cloth with water and then clean the phone with the wet side and buff out any wet streaks with the dry part. My phone is flawless but one spec of sand in my pocket can do the damage. Can't really avoid it unless you get a screen/back protector.
Really? Even on 2.3 I managed 100+ in a minute.
Moneyhats2k5
Member
wifi or just write longer messages. lol
Yeah, it's some weird anti text bomb/malware protection thing.
We're barely home, so wifi is a no-go. Longer messages don't work either since they get broken down into single sms messages.
RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
BertramCooper
Banned
My Poetic bumper arrived yesterday. I popped it on and it looks pretty nice.
I've decided to stop freaking out about scratches. In all likelihood, I'm going to replace this baby by the end of the year anyway, so it's not really worth getting worked up over.
I've decided to stop freaking out about scratches. In all likelihood, I'm going to replace this baby by the end of the year anyway, so it's not really worth getting worked up over.
maxheadwound
Member
I just hope they hurry up and sort out the supply chain otherwise this phone will be really old news when we get hold of it.
fluffydelusions
Member
So my nexus 4 is broken. Let my gf borrow it cause her phone is broke, she left it at work, some manager piled a bunch of cash drawers on it and the screen is cracked and the sensor no longer works. Cannot input anything via touch screen They said they will write me out a corporate check for the money but still doesn't help the fact they are forever sold out.
They said they will write me out a corporate check for the money but still doesn't help the fact they are forever sold out.Taco_Human
Member
Id be pissed too, but the fact they are paying would ease me a bit. Make thrm pay you the maximum anyone is charging and pocket the extra. LolSo my nexus 4 is broken. Let my gf borrow it cause her phone is broke, she left it at work, some manager piled a bunch of cash drawers on it and the screen is cracked and the sensor no longer works. Cannot input anything via touch screen
Google Xphone will be announced in a few weeks...
-Pyromaniac-
Member
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
So my nexus 4 is broken. Let my gf borrow it cause her phone is broke, she left it at work, some manager piled a bunch of cash drawers on it and the screen is cracked and the sensor no longer works. Cannot input anything via touch screen
Ask for a replacement. Not a check.
fluffydelusions
Member
I'm just going to have her ask to get extra money since it's only available on ebay, cl etc now.
Mercury Fred
Banned
Get the T-Mobile off contract in-store price. You might be able to actually get one from them now.
BertramCooper
Banned
Not a bad idea. Make them pay extra for their stupidity.
GoldenEye 007
Member
So I just called Google. My bumper case has cracked on the bottom on the plastic piece under the USB space. Bumper has 1 year warranty and they said they'll do an exchange for it. And for a $20 piece of plastic and rubber, I'm glad they're doing it.
I also mentioned the actual phone has that buzzing in the earpiece and they said they'd replace that too. But I don't know if it is worth he hassle of setting everything up again since it is a common issue across devices. I really don't see how that can't be a hardware fix.
I also mentioned the actual phone has that buzzing in the earpiece and they said they'd replace that too. But I don't know if it is worth he hassle of setting everything up again since it is a common issue across devices. I really don't see how that can't be a hardware fix.
ahhh I want one. But it doesn't work on my carrier.
There is no spaghetti monster.
Please Google/LG have show some love for us Canucks soon.
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Deleted member 10571
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16GB, those are the only one sold in german retail. And yeah, it's 50 more, but at least it's available. And you can just visit your store for replacements if something happens to it, which might be a huge deal for some people.
fluffydelusions
Member
Ha, not a bad idea. I only see $199 w/ 2 yr agreement on the site. Unless suggested retail $549? lol
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/Cell-Phone-Detail.aspx?cell-phone=Nexus-4
EDIT: $499 off contract it seems lol...how do they even get away with that?
http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/13/3642382/t-mobile-nexus-4-to-cost-499-unsubsidized
That sounds like it could be really annoying if you're not on a data plan. Have you considered flashing a custom rom? As far as I know, most have removed the limit.
According to this ( http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/23459/ ) CM is one of the custom roms that have removed it.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
HDR on this phone is shit. It works WAY too slow to be useful for anything other than absolute still shots. The iPhone doesn't have this issue when shooting HDR.
What a downgrade in camera quality from my Note 1. And that's like a two year old sensor.
What a downgrade in camera quality from my Note 1. And that's like a two year old sensor.
Just phone LG, they will repair your phone. I broke my screen accidentally, and it costed 150 in Spain. No problem at all, leaving the high price...
I would do that, it will be fast (1-2 weeks) and cheap.
fluffydelusions
Member
If I can get the $500 I'd rather that. Would be quicker to just get the money and get something off ebay/cl etc than wait on LG US to fix it. Will post back when I find out more (shes at work atm).
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
I've been using CM on my N4 since, well, since it's been turned on. It's fine.
Data and Wifi = working?
I've been reading reports about broken photosphere, increased data usage by Android, etc...
I don't know if this is my custom ROM or not, but my security settings has an option to change the text message limit.. Might be worth a shot.
Thanks. I think it's a baked in stock 4.2 issue. Only way to get rid of it is root/flash. Pretty sure it's not a setting but I'll take another look when I get a chance.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Sleeplessnights
Banned
Tranced Shadow
Member
So, uhh, anywhere to get this in the UK that's not an eBay scalper/monthly tariff?
Not been a hint of this on our Play Store since it came out...
Not been a hint of this on our Play Store since it came out...
Mecha_Infantry
Banned
Pot luck lad. It took me about 1 month to get mine