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[Nexus 4 Accessories] SinDx:
Got my bumper yesterday as well. Question, if laid on a flat, hard surface, do your guy's bumpers have a little play to them on the left hand side near the top? (as in it dips a little there)

Or did I get a bad one?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
for those wanting a bumper case, and missed out on the last release. ebay has been FLOODED and they are selling for a lot cheaper then before. lots at buy it now for 40ish which isn't bad considering it cost 30 for them, and free shipping and they get fee's for selling so really they make nothing LOL
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Nitemare3219:
Mine is perfect. I'd try re-fitting it to make sure it is on properly, otherwise RMA it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kpjimmy:
As installed on the phone itself? Nothing out of the ordinary that I can see.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] TooSlo:
Google won't RMA them since they don't have a serial number/etc to identify which one you have. They'll only offer a refund and allow you to purchase another one when stock comes back in.

I called in earlier about mine and was pretty upset about this. Since I don't have a proper case, my N4 is getting shelved until I can get a bumper. No way am I letting it get all mucked up sitting on my desk or anything like that.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] redthunda69:
Nooo way. Dry apply is the way to go. Wet apply can crack your screen.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
what? try to explain that to the thousands of people who use wet applications....
[Nexus 4 Accessories] grayson73:
Anyone have the S-Line TPU Case and bumper?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ketjr81:
This is the first time I've heard wet application can crack your screen, I've used a few myself.

Don't use a hammer to get the water out, use the little plastic squeegee that they give you.

Yeah, I have both of these. I didn't like the S-line case that much though, but I bought it as a temporary case in the first place.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jt.61:
Is there any way you could post some photos of the tpu case next to the bumper to compare the width of them? Thanks
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ketjr81:
Here you go.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] UZ7:
The bottom parts arent really bent, just macro mode lol..
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ArtG818:
And what screen protection do you use exactly?

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And what screen protector do you use exactly?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Ulver:
Crack your screen?? How?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jt.61:
Thanks guys for the pics. Doesn't seem that much different in width. Is the bumper width harder to hold than the tpu in terms of width? and can you still do gesture typing with the left and right edges that drop down?

Thanks
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Cookiencream:
Willing to buy someone bumper if they dont like it..
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ketjr81:
There's not much of a difference in actual width. Personally I noticed a small difference in grip though, the TPU case has a texture that really grips and the bumper case has more of the smooth metal looking plastic on the sides. I can still hold it just fine though.

With the TPU case it pushed up the corners on my screen protector and the bumper doesn't bother anything.

You can still gesture type and there is room to use all of the screen with the bumper case. I have no problem changing to the other widgets on the lock screen, something you need to use the edge for.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jt.61:
Thanks for your thoughts. I guess I'll defiantly buy the bumper next round it gets in stock because I hate the feel of the plastic tpu. Its the best case around. I still haven't installed my full body screen protectors because I know it'll mess it up. Still have factory ones on after 2 weeks. Can't wait to get a bumper now!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mario24601:
So seems eBay still selling lots. What's a good fair price to sell one?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] UZ7:
Reason why the bumper feels slightly wider is because you're missing the back so you end up feeling just the bumpers and not the back part. The tpu has ridged grips so it stays on hand much easier with less of a grip. The bumper may feel like it can slip at first but after a while u get used to it. It does look really nice though :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
they average between 40-50. not much profit in that after fees and shipping. 10 bucks max and not worth the effort
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mario24601:
Thanks. Yeah don't need to make $ just enough to cover price plus fees and shipping. If anyone here wants let me know. Just got mine but decided want to keep N4 naked.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Cookiencream:
PM SENT!!:good:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Gja88:
Also looking to get rid of mine. After having it on for an hour or two I decided to stick with my ringke slim. PM me if anyone is interested.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] robstunner:
Yes I don't like the feel of it. Too wide makes it hard to one hand the device, without I have no problem one hand usage. Looks nice but that's where it stops for me
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Ulver:
I'm debating whether to keep mine or not. I never had a case on any of my phones and thought that this might be different. I'll give it a few more days.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mario24601:
My brand new bumper still available, new in box. I will throw in a brand new XtremeGuard FULL BODY front and back protector. PM if interested, thought would ask here before posting to eBay.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] SynysterGates951:
PMed you.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Thareal1:
Kinda feeling similar as others. Love the Bumper but I have a couple issues with it. Mainly my headphones and car adaptor can't be used when the Bumper is on.

Think I'm going to keep it without a case and just be extra careful.

If anyone wants a bumper, PM me...I'll let go of it for $25.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] hydroidonic:
If anyone still has one for sale. Definitely interested in picking one up!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] BBM-Lee:
Anyone using a belt clip case/pouch with this yet?

My old belt pouch I used for my Tilt, and iphone (w/hard case) is just a bit too small for the Nexus.. I like the official bumper but i need something to get it out of my pocket and on my hip :-/
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kpjimmy:
Yep, there's a thread about it already LOL. I personally use this

Bought on ebay for 10 bux when I bought my Sensation about 2 yrs ago. At first the phone with bumper wouldn't fit. Sold the bumper and got a diztronic tpu. Put a diztronic tpu on and started using this case and then when I got the bumper in again, tried it out again and found that the phone JUST fits fine with the bumper!

I was going to buy a note 2 case to house the bumper but I cancelled that order once I found out that my current case works.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] neotekz:
if anyone has a bumper that they dont want, pm me.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mario24601:
Both packaged and ready to ship, first PM takes it :) eBay feedback same name as here.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] robstunner:
I'll also sell mine.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] immunityx:
Can't believe ppl are selling there bumpers... What's wrong with y'all? Lol
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mario24601:
Will use FedEx to ship from CA.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Greefus:
I got one for 40 something shipped. Last week before they were put on play store for 5 mins again while I'm at work they were like $75 minimum. I got the Diztronic Flexible TPU Case until it arrives, but I'm not too happy with it. Keeps it from sliding off stuff at least in the meantime.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] SynysterGates951:
Check your PMs I messaged you a couple times already.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
some bought too many, and some just don't like it. I got one and haven't even opened the ups box lol had it almost a week
[Nexus 4 Accessories] BR_Impulse:
Posts like this hurt when people like me want the bumper but can't get it at all. I'm in Canada and we didn't even get a second chance at ordering bumpers, yet some like you haven't even opened yours yet or bought ridiculous numbers: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Genuine-Goog...ies&hash=item3f2028c93c&_uhb=1#ht_1000wt_1198. This one for me is $45 + 32.90 CDN shipping. Sigh.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Gaige23:
I'm wanting to purchase a bumper, ebay feedback is Gaige2309. Would like to pay in the $35 shipped range. 86429 zipcode. PM me please <3
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tuffballa:
anyone seen this? is it for our phone? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/LG-GOOGLE-NE...ries&hash=item3a7cbe5ef1&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1054

edit: edit: just contacted seller and he said it DOES fit the Nexus 4 perfectly! also available in black..might pull the trigger!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mario24601:
I replied , did you get my pm?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Elsydeon:
That is a lot closer to what I envisioned a bumper case to originally be...not this 3mm+ thick monster that LG created. I am a bit more wary of ordering from India though, if a China seller starts selling that same bumper, I'd pull the trigger. I still have a hard time using mine one handed with the LG bumper, given its much increased width. The phone feels so much thinner and better in the hand the few times I've pulled the bumper off to clean out dust.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] SynysterGates951:
I sent you my email and you didnt reply after that but I agreed with your offer lol.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Ulver:
The more I use the bumper, the more I'm liking it. It does protect the phone, and it's amazing how good it matches with the entire phone. I showed a buddy of mine the phone with the bumper and he didn't even realize it had one on.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mario24601:
I sent email check junk folder or pm, I sent you my email. Thanks. Don't you just love technology when it doesn't work :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] facetubespam:
I agree.

Hated the dang thing at first, but after a few hours using it, I love it. It lets me feel safe bringing it out in public and setting it down on surfaces without worry. It only feels larger than it is because of the lack of back so your hand is on occasion feeling awkward.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] USSENTERNCC1701E:
Was showing off to a buddy that used to have an iPhone 4 and got the free 'we ****ed up' bumper. So I told him about the N4 bumper, he asked to see it when I buy one.

Me: "Hey, I got that bumper." Hands phone to friend.

Friend: "Wow, this thing is sweet."

Me: "Try the buttons.:

Friend: "Jesus, dude, you can't even tell the thing is on here."

Me: "Right!"

Friend: "It's like it was made for the phone!"

Me: ... ... ...

Friend: "Well... you know what I mean!"
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ZeroSX:
Wat.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FallN:
If anyone wants to sell their official bumper for $35 + trackable shipping, please PM me. Thanks!

UPDATE: Holy cow! The scammers and price gougers come crawling out of the woodwork when you post you want to buy a bumper. :eek:

Only HONEST sellers. Scammers and gougers not welcome! :mad:

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zevim2005:
Bought my bumper dec 11 and didnt receive yet the shipping email,im the only one? WTH is going on?

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kirdroid:
Got my bumper off craigslist for $40 and absolutely loving it. Normally don't like cases since I like to feel the phone. This one adds no bulk provides probably little protection from easy scratches and dings which is what I'm looking for.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] outz:
got mine today as well. feels solid and I love the look. very little protection from a drop tho. I still think I'll use this over my diztronic
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
I understand your pain. I wanted one to have it but I have like 6 cases and my gf has the bumper so its nothing new to me. I am keeping it but trying to decide if I want to give it to one off the 6 friends that have N4s for Christmas or wait til I feel like using it. patience is key, sorry Canada didn't go live on round 2.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Euler MD:
Man, I didn't get the chance to order the bumper during the second round...oh god...how long will the wait be.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] BR_Impulse:
Yeah it's alright, no worries. You bought it and can do whatever you like with it. It just hurts since it goes to show you how horribly bad Google managed this. If there were bumpers for all who wanted, I wouldn't be butthurt like this. You'd think something like a bumper would be easily manufacturable too compared with the whole smartphone and all, but yeah.

On a related note, for those of you who bought just the bumper alone, how much did google charge you for shipping? I'm weighing up just buying one from eBay, but the shipping costs seem all over the place.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] rttnpig]:
This is the "best" deal Ive found.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-LG-...148228?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19d79684c4

I bought one, on the google play it would cost me 30€, with this buyer 45€. A difference of 15€ but who cares.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zevim2005:
Mine shipped today :laugh:

But i can wait until next batch so i think i will sell 50 dollars!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
it was 28 after shipping. so if you find one on eBay for around 40 it wouldn't be that bad to over pay 12 bucks or so after shipping.

noone is gonna buy it when eBay is cheaper lol. good luck with that
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mk92595:
Damn sold out again.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Pheno.menon:
I will have an extra brand new in box bumper on my hands in a couple days. I'm willing to sell it to an xda member for the same money I paid for it (no, it's not Play Store price but it's not that high either - $35 + $whatever your preferred method of shipping costs).

Send me a PM if interested :)

Transmission sent from my badass Nexus 4.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Hrithan2020:
Nexus 4 Bumpers for cheap Available!

Hi All,

Just found that dx-box.com is shipping genuine official nexus 4 bumpers with 5-7 days deliver . That too at just 26$, which is cheaper than the 27$ it took for me to get it from google. [ incl. shipping and taxes ]

Here is the link:

http://dx-box.com/brand-new-sealed-nexus-4-lg-smart-phone-bumper-oem-google-case-black-free-shipping.html

Sounds too good to be true? It claims however that it is 100% official and genuine. Maybe they got it directly from the manufacturers of the bumper from china?. What do you think guys?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mk92595:
I ordered one. Lets see how it turns out.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] yyz71:
Yep just ordered one myself:laugh:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Blazing angel:
Is that site safe?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] barondebxl:
Screw it, I'll give it a try as well! Will report back to see if its legit or not.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mk92595:
It won't let me pay.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] yyz71:
Do you have a paypal account? That's the only way...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
Can't believe people are willing to pay for that on a random website, I don't have the guts to do that haha. Report back and let us know. Thanks for taking one for the team.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] barondebxl:
Hey, I figured its only 25 bucks, who knows. Anyways I'm transferring money to my PayPal account and will give it a shot. Definitely will report back.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mk92595:
Yes. I always get

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] yyz71:
Try it again I just put my order in...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mk92595:
I tried 3 times. It says I ordered 3. I only want 1. It says they are all pending.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mario24601:
Hope site is legit, good luck guys
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mayortheslayer:
just ordered one too. Site looks legit to me
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mk92595:
The payment just got through. Hope its real.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
It'll probably take awhile to arrive,
[Nexus 4 Accessories] KLoNe1:
You

Hello. I am interested in purchasing the OEM Google Nexus 4 Bumper.

It is an 100% official & genuine LG/Google product?

Also, how long would it take to post to Brisbane, Australia?

Ray

hello

You

Hi Ray

Ray

Shipping to Australia need 6 - 14 days

100% official & genuine LG/Google product

You

Do you have them in stock right now?

Ray

sorry, no stock

need 5 -7 days

You

So about 11-21 days all up?

Ray

When Stock immediately after shipping

yes

You

Ok that's great. Thank you very much.

Ray

You're welcome, Merry Christmas !!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
Doesn't come with free tracking either,

I'll probably just wait, I only want one to try out to see which I'd prefer. Liking the rearth very much still :p who knows! bumper can be available tomorrow ;)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] malakai1911:
If anyone with a dx-box sourced bumper is picking up one as a second and has one from the play store, please take photos and compare them.

Aren't the official bumpers made in Korea? I'm thinking somehow it's a good looking knockoff...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
Yep its made in Korea. don't know what it would be doing in China

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=R7JZLLH8tGQ#t=40s

Kinda fishy how product doesnt show the back of the box whether or not there is the authentic 'official' holo sticker.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mk92595:
Anybodys dxbox bumper ship?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] USSENTERNCC1701E:
Poetic borderline bumper just showed up. Worth the price, but definitely not the quality of the LG bumper. If its a choice between the two, go for the LG.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kcbboy:
I personally don't think it'll shatter unless you drop it on stones or something. This has gorilla glass 2 vs. the iPhone which just had regular glass as far as I know. Gorilla glass 2 didn't exist back then. I just purchased the skinomi clear front and back and with a case I'll pretty much have the protection I want.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Xelstyle:
The iPhones used regular Gorilla Glass (was never advertised as is majority of the components in an iProduct).

In the end, Gorilla Glass 2 may be an improvement but it is not invincible.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jt.61:
I meant they will be available for purchase on the 13th as an accessory for an additional price.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] USSENTERNCC1701E:
I hope it's a wrap around design, so when the phone rests flat it rest on the case instead.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] bfspider:
Nice. Can't wait to see what they'll look like!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] altimax98:
I personally want a Bumper so I can get a skin for the rear glass... personalization 101!!!!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] anirudh412:
GG2 is just as fragile. Ask the hundreds if not thousands of people who have dropped their GS3s from even a very small height to have their screens shatter. In the end, glass is glass, no matter how much strong the manufacturer claims it to be.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Robert_W:
i think i'll get a bumper and then wrap it up with 15 layers of saran wrap :good: ultimate protection!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] adidas007:
You mean to say Google confirmed touch stone charges will work on the nexus 4?? Or you mean to say about the orb

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Well the back glass did crack while the phone was being reviewed by the Verge, they even showed the crack, it looks ugly, protection is needed :P :p
[Nexus 4 Accessories] 309041291a:
How much do you think they'll be and what colors do you want them to sell in?

Nexus S (GSM i9020a)

AOKP (Build 5 - 4.1.2)

Matrix Kernel (23.5 - CFS)

Ondemmand (Screen On) (800/100)

Ondemmand (Screen Off) (400/100)

Deep Idle (N/A - Deadline)

BLX (N/A - Inverted Apps)

Black Exodus (Stock Voltage)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] USSENTERNCC1701E:
I pay $7or8 for a simple one, $10-15 if they're high enough quality, the iPh*** bumpers were just way to damned expensive. I'd like them to be in keeping with the simple black design of the device, I've never been a fan of anything flashy or colorful on phones. Except for a really cool picture of a nebula I had on a custom skin once. But black with silver buttons would be awesome.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] OPTheory:
Wait a second... if the back is made of Gorilla Glass, then why are there reports of the back scratching extremely easy?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] elliot.newnham:
The Verge review had a cracked back and stated a google employee also had a cracked back.

Gorilla glass is solid, super scratch resistant, but doesn't do so hot with hard drops.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] PlanBSTi:
I think xda did a video about Gorilla glass. If you have sand or something in your pockets or on the desk. It will still be able to scratch it. But larger items like keys and whatnot cant scratch the glass.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] AgentBEATS:
This. I still don't understand why the backs are scratching so easily and not the front when they are both supposed to be gorilla glass. Ignoring the crack in The Verge review, which was from a drop and makes sense, I've seen in most reviews that they are worried about the back scratching and have shown that their review models are already being scratched.

But why isn't the screen scratched from the same treatment?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] NICEGYPT:
I am not going to order it until I get a good case for it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Enhanced:
Most likely because the back of the phone usually gets the most contact? Either from the table, your hands, the back of your car charger etc., the back is more likely to be in contact with other objects while the front of the screen is less likely.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] :
From my understanding of Gorilla glass, it's really resistant to thinks like scissors, keys, coins, etc. Smaller particles like dust/sand wreak havoc and are freaking EVERYWHERE. Which explains why setting it down on a table would likely scratch the back.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] OPTheory:
I'm talking about scratches though. Cracks are something we'll have to deal with, but as AgentBEATS pointed out some reviewers are saying they're already seeing scratches:

From the Android Central review:

And from a reviewer who reached out to r/android to answer questions about the Nexus 4:

I wonder if this just from sand and other things. I found an excellent post on misconceptions behind gorilla glass. This may explain why some people are taking keys to the glass without any issues, but if you have tonz of diamonds in your pockets (like me!!) or just sand, you're going to have a problem.

Sooo from what I can gather - keep your pockets clean and free of diamonds, and hope for the best. That being said I'm going to put a protector on the front and back.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] 309041291a:
I wait black, red, lime green, or blue borders and a back that let's the black of the phone show (translucency).

I'm having a very similar mentally right now, I need a case...

Nexus S (GSM i9020a)

Euroskank AOKP (Build 5 - 4.1.2)

Matrix Kernel (24.0 - CFS)

Ondemmand (Screen On) (800/200)

Wheatly (Screen Off) (400/200)

Deep Idle (N/A - Noop)

BLX (N/A - Inverted Apps)

Black Exodus (Stock Voltage)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kioshi:
95% they are replicas....take it from someone who mods his car and has bought from Japan, China, Thailand, Malaysia, etc...China is almost always bound for replica products (no back picture of that case like someone said, what're they hiding :silly:)...thats just the way it is unless manufactured by a reputable company ie: SONY then its build quality will be better coming from China.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
Probably lol. I still wonder why the hell it takes LG to produce official bumpers, it doesn't seem like that much of a process to make basic bumpers. It's been past two weeks.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] catlog:
I bought a official bumper from the US around a week and a half ago and it arrived today. And talk about quality, this is the best feeling bumper case I've used.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mk92595:
My order didn't ship yet from DX-Box. If it turns out fake, I will demand a refund.