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[Nexus 4 Accessories] The111:
Why the heck does it have glass on the back? I would only think glass would be needed for screens.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] bfspider:
No, it is part of the phone design.

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Could it be that the test units don't have gorilla glass? It seems that the test/review units are never 100% of what production will be like.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] PlanBSTi:
But then again it is glass, look at how many iphones with shattered back glass. Yeah I know that's just regular glass. It's common. Just be extra careful with this phone vs other phones you may have used or on the market.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jahmgwapo:
It won't be an assurance that you won't drop the phone even though you are extra careful to it. Anyways, there will always be a drop test review on these phones. Sometimes, I really thank god for them.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] AdamHart612:
I saw that as well. People are crazy. I tried PM'ing you as I'm local and interested in the case, but my PM box seems to be acting weird so I'm not sure if you got it. Lemme know!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] d_phekt:
I got the PM. PM responded to. :thumbup:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] red12355:
Has anybody contacted Google and asked when more are arriving? Seems really strange that Google has already released a second batch of nexus 4s but they can get some cheap plastic/tpu bumpers in stock.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] qnet:
I've read that they may have switched suppliers. It still doesn't make sense to me why they are taking g so long. The Google shopping experience is always a very frustrating one.

I saw one seller on eBay selling several of these bumpers for four times the price. It makes me wonder if something sinister is going on. How can one person have that many to sell when it's so hard to just get one?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] waxlabo:
here are some pics of my phone with the bumper, i am also using skinomi full body screen protector for just the front and back.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Sinocelt:
Perfect!

I registered just to tell you how jealous I am! :mad: That's exactly what I plan to do (... if I ever get my hand on one of those elusive bumpers), and it looks even better than I hoped.

So this bumper doesn't peal the skin (a problem I've seen reported with regard to other bumpers/cases)? Does it touch it? Push it? Cover it?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] waxlabo:
No problems with lifting the skin at all, it doesn't even touch it.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Hrithan2020:
I was planning on buying the bumper once it gets back in stock. For additional protection, I was thinking of buying some kind of pouch.

Can you tell me how much of an addition in width/height does putting the bumper lead to? Really need to know whether any pouch would allow fitting the phone with the bumper.

@All,

If you have any suggestion on some really good , inexpensive pouch [<10$, unless that good], do chime in? [ Wasn't sure where to post this. Have gone through the threads, Mofi doesn't seem to be waterproof. Bugatti one is expensive. The pull tab pouch seems good. But , not sure whether it'll accomodate the phone plus bumper.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] waxlabo:
It makes it a little bit wider, but I am not sure by how much exactly. My guess would be, if the pouch will hold a Galaxy S3 then it should work fine with the Nexus 4 with bumper.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Hrithan2020:
Thanks, I have ordered a Galaxy S3 sleeve from ebay. Hope it works :)

PS: Dimensions : 8.3 x 14.3 cm. So, the only worry is the thickness.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] waxlabo:
Thanks, I'm gonna give this case a try too. I use one of the pull tab cases for my iPod touch and they are really snug.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Sinocelt:
*sigh*

Good news: My Nexus 4 has just shipped, less than a week after I bought it! :victory:

Bad news: Still no official bumper, except on eBay at outrageous prices. :(
[Nexus 4 Accessories] intekmdma:
Check this out:

http://compare.ebay.com/like/261131426927?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar

http://www.buychina.com/items/purch...al-new-unopened-protective-sleeve-zvwosmsliin

This guy is going by 2 alias's (maybe even more) bought a ton of them.

edit: what I meant was this scalper is sure earning a living doing this
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Razer(x):
99$, yeah, really cheap
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DroidDavi:
Lmao 99 for the bumper
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ukphish:
Chased Google Play ....

I ordered from Google Play UK on the 23rd and prompted by the thread contacted them using the web form last night (30th November).

This morning I got a canned reply from "Sarah" which included:

I haven't had the shipping email, but I live in hope!

We shall see.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] trineomorph:
So does LG have the lockdown on making bumpers? I wonder why there is no alternatives from other manufactures yet.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] clockcycle:
What's really surprising to me is no cheap copies available yet either...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] wreckone:
Well hopefully Google as learned a lesson and will limiting ordering quantities on both phones and bumpers :)

in order to minimize Scalpers out there.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Pvt WhoOkid:
I don't understand why is it taking so long to make more bumpers for this phone.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] :
It just p***** me off when people are price gouging and taking advantage of the sold out situation. Yeah I know it's supply and demand, but damn.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
you mad bro? that u can't order one? so you take it out on those who got a order in and sell it to the people that want it? I know it can be frustrating, but people are willing to pay it, so others will sell it for that much. that's just life with new technology and always has been. nothing new here
[Nexus 4 Accessories] :
Lol who said I was mad. I was just stating my opinion. If I really wanted one that bad I would order one for the outrageous prices, but I'm waiting for them to come back in stock.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] red12355:
Called Google support last night... they have no idea when more bumpers are going to be in stock.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
you said you were pissed, people start them at a buck and they hit a hundred. no price gouging if you ask me, people are just dumb enough to pay that much
[Nexus 4 Accessories] :
I was pissed at the situation overall, but not to the point I'm going to take it out on everyone who ordered them. It's all supply and demand. I'll just hold out.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Hatebreeder5150:
That by definition is price gouging/profiteering.

:rolleyes:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] intekmdma:
I think Roxy(sp?) in the shipping thread posted a knock off bumper from aliexpress. But I think the minimum purchase number was 200
[Nexus 4 Accessories] PaisanNYC:
The minimum purchase was 1,000. 5 colors/200 each of each color
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Pheno.menon:
I think the real problem here is that a few people bought up massive amounts of bumpers to resell at high prices, leaving none for us to buy.

I'm not even sure how Google was cool with that one asian guy buying up hundreds of them .. there should have been a limit of one or two per customer.

Transmission sent from my Galaxy Nexus.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Pvt WhoOkid:
Link?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] :
Exactly my Point. It urks me
[Nexus 4 Accessories] bass++:
If I damage my phone before bumpers are for sale, I'm getting a replacement.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] KevinChaos:
I just dropped my phone onto concrete from 5 feet up as I was walking. It bounced twice and landed on the screen... Not a scratch. I was freaking out but the bumper saved me!! Even the bumper still looks new. This is a quality case!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] TR88:
I am extremely jealous.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FLNexus:
I'm out of thanks for the day but I completely agree. I can understand once demand has been met, then let people order as many as they want. But when you have a product selling out within minutes and the majority of them are going to a few people then you as a company should make a decision.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] bjg020683:
My bumper is finally coming in Monday. I ordered it launch day with my phone. Got the phone but no bumper
[Nexus 4 Accessories] robbobloke:
I'm still actually awaiting my package or any email confirmation. Great communication Google!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] pnnorth:
My bumper order has now moved to the top of the play store list and the date has changed from the 13th Nov to 1st Dec. I hope this is a sign that my order is about to be shipped (this happened just before my N7 shipped when they fkd-up that launch).
[Nexus 4 Accessories] :
http://tesky.en.alibaba.com/product..._case_for_LG_google_nexus_4_mobile_phone.html
[Nexus 4 Accessories] SIGUEL:
I know we probably couldn't do that here, but how about we try to make an order between all the forum member who want one, prolly we couldn't get 1,000 people but cutting Google/LG of this can be helpful, also there are 5 colors to choose.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Euler MD:
This is some good stuff. We should have donations for this and then we resell it all on ebay for $10.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] PaisanNYC:
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/695922897/Aluminum_bumper_case_for_LG_google.html

Minimum Order Quantity: 1000 Piece/Pieces each color 200pcs
[Nexus 4 Accessories] eep02b:
Here is another bumper that looks better IMO for the N4. Just a heads up, it won't ship till end of month, but prolly sooner. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=B00AG0D52O&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwgadgetgblo-20

-EP
[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
Finally another bumper. Now where are the other companies with their bumpers:rolleyes:

Edit:this one looks nice, but I'm still waiting to see more bumpers!! :)

Edit 2: this does not look bad also poetic is coming out with some nice stuff

http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Atmosp...420400&sr=8-9&keywords=nexus+4+bumper+lg+e960
[Nexus 4 Accessories] SIGUEL:
Is prolly the same (LG/Google copy) and they took away the best part of the bumper, the Faux metal band.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mk92595:
For $6 you can't go wrong but it looks ugly.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kelvrick:
Am I the only one that wants kind of a recessed bumper? Just on the two sides so that the curved glass in the front is preserved. The bottom, top and four corners can have maybe a 2mm raised lip to protect the screen and back.

I did a quick paint job on the poetic bumper.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] SIGUEL:
I rather pay $20 for the the real one, because it looks ugly as f...

But I really hope they start flooding Amazon/Ebay with this replica bumper cases so those stupid ****s who decided it was a great idea to buy all the real ones will have to keep them...

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FatalityBoyZahy:
I actually think it looks quite nice. lol
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mk92595:
I agree. Waiting on the real ones too.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] facetubespam:
Spigen has bumpers for their other phones, I guess they would make them for the Nexus 4 too for those that want colors:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] damon7620:
I hope they get these back in stock soon. I don't want to use my Nexus naked:eek:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Hatebreeder5150:
is that with the official LG bumper case??
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Pvt WhoOkid:
Been using old phone since I have no cases for my n4. Its pisses me off it takes Google longer to make more bumpers than the actual phone.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] MadFerIt2011:
I'm sure there will be something like this eventually, but keep in mind it does defeat the purpose of a bumper.. If you drop and hit it on the curved glass kiss any protection goodbye.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
I emailed them if I could order 10, and this was my response

Thanks for your inquiry

we have no stock now ,small quantity like 10pcs is okay for you when we have stock

I will send you email when in stock

Regards!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ukphish:
The same has happened to me - I assumed it was because I enquired the day before, and they replied on the 1st.

I will post any concrete progress - still no shipping email here (Sunday) and they are promising delivery by Tuesday.

Hmmm
[Nexus 4 Accessories] fluffenforliberty:
Is it really aluminium or is this the official bumper?:laugh:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
it looks good, and comes in multiple colors. I'm gonna get two of every color whenever they get stock
[Nexus 4 Accessories] fluffenforliberty:
Yeah but the picture they are showing is the same as the official LG Nexus 4 bumper sold at Play Store...:eek:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] :
Lol, when you order I'll buy one from you. :) Let me know
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Uh60m Pilot:
Hopefully this means that they are continually getting more in stock. I am waiting for when it is back up for sale on the play store.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] nyyankees3511:
mine is also coming tomorrow, ordered it during initial launch along with phone. I received the phone thursday. funny thing is the weight for the bumper stated on ups is heavier than the phone lol.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] clockcycle:
Im thinking those willing to pay lots for the bumper are manufacturers or agents that will reverse engineer them to have copies made to sell for $1 shipped soon...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] SIGUEL:
Ditto

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
Me too I'll buy one from you if you place it on eBay but for like $8-$10 :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ellroy80:
Same as me, phone on Thursday, bumper tomorrow. Ordered both launch day.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
no offense but I doubt I could sell them for that price. paying 8 a piece plus shipping. then I need to box em up and ship em. I'll post back when I get them
[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
Meh 12-16 I'll take it maybe :p
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Euler MD:
On a more serious note, does anybody have any blind predictions as to when they will come out again?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Pvt WhoOkid:
Worst case scenario January. I'm not going to hold my breathe on within the next 3 weeks. Go figure it takes longer to make bumpers than what it does the actual phone.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Razer(x):
Ask them how many should we order to have it ASAP, we could always create a thread and raise the funds for 100+ bumpers.

I'm sure there's over 100+ people over there waiting for a bumper
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ceejay83:
bet the play store crashes when the bumpers come back...it's going to be infuriating
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
they're out of stock. I don't think it has to do with how many I wanted to order that would help me get them sooner. he's gonna email me once they get in stock and most people on here want to see reviews before comitting so I wanted to order some for now and post pics of everything when they get here.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Jayrod1980:
Wow, seems like these bumpers are more in demand than the phone right now. Mine from launch day finally arrived. I'll have to wait until tonight to see how it works out, and then till tomorrow to see if my N4 replacement is worth keeping or if I have to do another RMA. I'm looking forward to using the bumper, but believe it or not, the i-Blazon TPU case is a pretty decent stand-in. Of course it is not a bumper case, but it feels nice in the hand and seems to do the job of protecting the phone. Im curious to see how much the bumper will actually allow the beauty of the phone to shine through yet somewhat protect it. I have serious doubts about its ability to protect the phone even at least as well as a TPU case.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] akhan47:
Still haven't received my bumper... ordered it on Nov 13th. Today the date on the Play Store for my order changed to Dec 3rd.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] thebatsam:
Yeah date changed for me as well (ordered on the 19th). Perhaps it's being readied to ship. Is yours still 'pending'?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] akhan47:
I hope so. Yes, still pending.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] vinnyutd6899:
i will buy one!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Euler MD:
So I assume there has been 0 news about the bumpers.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Chad_Petree:
I think we have to wait until January :(
[Nexus 4 Accessories] irishrally:
I finally got my bumper. The thing I like most is it makes the volume and power buttons much easier and nicer to press, and it eliminates any slop or squeaks from the buttons.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] intekmdma:
That sucks to hear there are squeaks
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DaX05:
When did you order it?

Beamed via Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Pvt WhoOkid:
Getting tired of this bs. I won't use my phone because it has no bumper. So this is pissing me off at this point. Those people who ordered more then 1 for profit really effed us over. This is total crap!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] PaisanNYC:
Wrong thread. Please take the bumper talk to the right thread.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] irishrally:
Nov. 13th
[Nexus 4 Accessories] alexanderi:
Kind of piss off too. Saw 1 person selling the Bumper at Ebay with USD 99 + USD 39 shipping and this guy have total of 8 Bumpers for sale. What the...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] happyandy93:
I totally agree, what is the hold up?!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Sandman2749:
I lucked out and found one on kijiji here in Calgary for $15. Haha. Love it!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Hrithan2020:
Link?

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Nexus 4 Accessories] keyofhappy:
too lazy to check if this has been posted, not sure it belongs considering i would rather have one straight from google, im sure they are better. but for the meantime?

http://goo.gl/A6xFP
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Pvt WhoOkid:
Has already been posted on its own thread. This thread is only for original bumpers......
[Nexus 4 Accessories] vinnyutd6899:
£21.98 Has been taken from my bank account today here in the UK does that mean there ready to send it? ordered it on 26 November.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Pvt WhoOkid:
The bumper?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] vinnyutd6899:
yes
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Pvt WhoOkid:
Would like to know how you managed to order it on the 26th of Nov seeing how it was sold out by the released day. This is now confusing.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] pnnorth:
Ordered mine on the 13th and nothing has moved on mine despite being told that it would ship by the end of last week. They have agreed to refund the shipping costs - which doesn't mean a lot until the thing actually ships.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] CaspaTheGhost:
UK store had them in stock while the phone wasn't, phone came back in stock and the bumpers went out of stock.

Go figure.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Nexus 4 Accessories] deksawyer:
I ordered my bumper on Nov. 27th here in the UK as well. At the time, it showed in stock and ready to ship in 2-3 days. Still nothing yet, and no change/updates in my Wallet account.

D.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Sandman2749:
Link? The ad is probably down now as I bought it last night and its on my phone as we speak. :) He only had the one.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Higgsy:
Mine that I ordered on 24/11 in the UK has shipped today. I am currently trying to get the shipping charges refunded. To be honest I aint really that bothered about it now, My TPU case is fine.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] CodeMonkey:
Just received my shipping email for my bumper order placed 21st November.

Perhaps it's my reward for keeping my cool with customer services today when they said "I can't answer any of your questions"...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Jazd71:
Ordered my bumper on 26th November and still no news, think Google at times have pretty poor customer service, shame really.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] snowdej:
UK bumpers shipped

Hi

I ordered 2 bumpers a week ago 29th November 12:20pm

Just got the TNT shipping confirmation and tracking

Lets see if TNT lose em

Jools
[Nexus 4 Accessories] robbobloke:
Same, ordered 21st, and just got shipping confirmation.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] rec71:
I ordered mine on the 21st and since I complained via email the order has now updated every day - but still shows as pending. It's just changed again, so the order date is now December 6th. I have no idea what they are doing but I am in contact with the same person via email and she claims to be chasing it every day. If I click on the order details then it still shows as being ordered on the 21st so they haven't cancelled it and reordered it as far as I can see.

But the fact they don't have a clue on stock levels or shipping details is just nuts. If I see it before Christmas I'll actually be surprised.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] vinnyutd6899:
Money went out of account today here in uk but no shipping info yet:crying:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] eternityends:
Unbelievable, these bumpers are selling for upwards of 100 dollars on ebay. It's shameful that people would support these re-sellers by feeding them tons of money for a 20 dollar product.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] akhan47:
I also ordered the bumper on Nov. 13th. Just got a shipping confirmation e-mail.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
the price people are willing to pay for something they can't wait for. i've said it before and i'll say it again, supply and demand. low supply, high demand, high resale prices. what's really shameful is that people are willing to spend that much on them. it's hard to be mad at the sellers. you obviously want the case, be patient, or you should have ordered when they dropped. i did, they didn't sell out as fast as the phone did.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] rec71:
Just got a shipping email! Yay!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ajpettit:
got my shipping email but tracking not up yet.

ordered on the 13th but rang yesterday to check on the order
[Nexus 4 Accessories] g47:
Just got a shipping note and a tracking number.

I have ordered on the 15th.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] outz:
in my opinion it's google that is supporting the sellers. they're the ones that created a market for $100 bumpers.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] rec71:
My bumper just arrived. Very cool. Worth the wait.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Higgsy:
got mine this am - high grade product as people say. Got my shipping back from Goog aswell.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] letom:
Just got my bumper, and I'm not really a fan of it. Makes the phone wider and harder to use, it also makes the phone more slippery. I'll keep it for a day or so, and if it's still not to my liking I'll stick with my TPU case.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jhericurls:
+1

It does feel a lot wider and more uncomfortable to hold.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] rec71:
My headphones just about fit but it's very tight and I imagine this isn't going to be the case for everyone.

But at least I can lay the phone down on a table now without stressing about scratches.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] akhan47:
Got mine today, I have to say I really disagree with this post. My phone would previously slide all over the place on a complete flat surface, the bumper put an end to that. Also it is very light and although the surface on the bumper is smooth, I think it is more comfortable and I feel safer and more at ease holding that than the glass.

Each to his own I guess.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
i felt the same way as both of you, took me almost a week to really decide tho. you can't justify "safer" as comfortable to hold, or less slippery in your hand. every person i showed my phone to with the bumper was like "damn thats a big ol phone" then when i took off the bumper i got the "ohhh and ahhhhhs". but like this person above me said, to each his own
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ceejay83:
Some people have said the bumper causes your voice to be muffled, are you guys experiencing that?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] quahog_convo:
I wish the bumper would get restocked already. At this point, I'll probably just wait for a high end case. :\
[Nexus 4 Accessories] grayson73:
Awesome thread. Would like to hear more responses from those with both the bumper and the S-line TPU case. I have the S-Line but am considering purchasing the bumper.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Seemonsters:
Got my bumper today, it's nicely made and looks cool... minus the part where MY HEADPHONES DON'T FIT. WTF. FAIL! 27 bucks and 2 week wait for this! HA.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] macnolias:
If someone is unhappy with their bumper I'd be more than happy to buy it off of them. It would be nice to have a bumper ready when my phone arrives :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Seemonsters:
If I can't figure out how to get my headphones to fit I'll Pm you about it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Higgsy:
You need one of these - no more than £2 off ebay/amazon.