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[Nexus 4 General] bugnoy710:
I haven't experienced the quick yellowing, but i have to agree with the adhesive issue. I haven't encountered skinomi and bestskinever, where can I see these products(locally)?

Another good looking (still have not encountered) is spigen. Any thoughts? I am still planning on getting a case (bumper sana) though kaya yung gorilla glass lang habol ko lagyan ng skin
[Nexus 4 General] mbolinao:
Ayun o!! naka nexus 4! LOL
[Nexus 4 General] thephantom:
I buy them online. Bestskinsever is pretty good at less than 10usd. A fraction of the cost of Ishield. I have spigen both dry and wet installed skins for my gnex. No wet install available yet for n4. This is worse than Ishield. The orange peel makes it look like the screen is covered with leather. The dry ones are nice but as they are dry, the screen is not fully covered due to the contour so there's no lifting at the corners. I'm a case and skin/screen protector addict. Been testing them for so long. In my experience my top 3 for wet installed protectors are bestskinsever, skinomi and gadgetshieldz. Sad to say they are all available online with a 2 week wait for shipping. It's worth it though
[Nexus 4 General] stankyou:
Take that device to the beach and you'll get scratches in no time. I love near one so screen protectors is a must for me.

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[Nexus 4 General] eric_son:
Today was my daughter's Christmas recital, so I had to take a day off from work. After the recital, we had lunch...and for some reason, I found myself in SM Megamall at the LG kiosk. :)

I'm now a happy owner. My second android phone!

I can now retire my faithful 3-year old HTC Desire.
[Nexus 4 General] bugnoy710:
Thanks sir for your input! It would take iShield 2weeks also because of the holiday season. The main reason I lean towards ishield is because of it's lifetime warranty plus the presence of retailers here. I'll think about it first but I have to admit, bestskinsever does look good. May I ask how much it cost you to ship them here?
[Nexus 4 General] thephantom:
It was just an additional 4usd for shipping. They have regular discounts so I avail of them. Another thing I like about them is that if there's an issue, a simple email with pics would suffice and they send out a replacement free of charge. Happened to me already. Oh and the lifetime warranty of ishield isn't free. You have to pay for shipping and installation if I remember it correctly on the terms they have. It's been long since I've thrown away their stuff.
[Nexus 4 General] astrall:
Anyone who ordered from MemoXpress through their Multiply account? Can you track your package with the tracking number provided by MX for Xend?
[Nexus 4 General] macoykolokoy:
Singit ko lang... I use XtremeGuard (bought from ebay) so far so good... mura pa ^_^
[Nexus 4 General] astrall:
How's the quality of your Nexus 4 guys? There so many threads talking about the bugs, screen being shattered and bla bla. What can you say about this? Mine will probably arrive tomorrow so I can't test it now.
[Nexus 4 General] darius0519:
Loving everything on it. :D
[Nexus 4 General] engwan:
Ordered mine yesterday and got tracking number today. Shipment doesn't show on Xend website but I'm not surprised.

Based on experience, Xend sucks big time. Specially for provincial shipments which they forward to LBC. Their web tracking isn't available on time and shipment takes way too long (usually 3 days).

Compared to shipping via LBC directly, I get my packages the next day and tracking is instant. Once receipt is printed, tracking on their site works.
[Nexus 4 General] techfreak:
Sharing the most battery life i had.

Check out the screenies.

Anyway, memox or lg sell 8gb variant?
[Nexus 4 General] engwan:
From what I heard, only 16gb version. Anyway, I don't think a lot of people would prefer the 8gb version considering the minor price difference and the absence of the microSD card slot.
[Nexus 4 General] techfreak:
Yeah. But some1 still wants a nexus 4 without much memory and just want to have a nice phone but with a lower price.

As for me, im all setup with 11gb to spare. I dnt have music in my phone as i use my n7 for that.
[Nexus 4 General] dumberphone:
I've been checking this thread anonymously since I planned buying nexus 4 last November. This is my first smartphone and loving it so far. Still has a LOT to learn though.

Please bear with my first forum post. Lol
[Nexus 4 General] techfreak:
Welcome to smartphone world

Welcome to android

Welcome to xda

Enjoy ur stay and be assured that people here will help ya enjoy ur device. Cheers.

Just curious though, y buy nex4 and not any other smartphne out there like apple, s3, note 2, htc etc..

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Check for creaks. Other than that all is ok. People in the forums sometimes are looking for flaws and exaggerating issues. Besides, all phones have issues/bugs at some point and people would complain in their own respective forums. Check iphne5 and ull even see it despite being the `most stable os and most premium built` device as some would say.
[Nexus 4 General] dumberphone:
Thanks for the warm welcome!

Initial reason was that my dumb phone is about to die. Lol

Honestly, I initially wanted an iPhone 5 but then i changed my mind when i saw the nexus at jump. I realized how boring iPhone will be and how much i will enjoy tinkering on my nexus phone. I work in the IT industry and was curious to try android buse it gives you (daw - disclaimer since i have yet to prove lol) more flexibility.

Nexus 4 because I believe for me truly appreciate something I need to learn the basics so i opted for this - plain vanilla android. I've never been disappointed yet. Since Sunday at least. Ha
[Nexus 4 General] ichilouch:
Does LG also have the extended/accidental warranty like memoxpress of is it only on memoxpress?
[Nexus 4 General] exdas:
From what the guy at memo told me. Yes. As the owner of lg and memo are the same. I availed thru memo though for the company discount
[Nexus 4 General] techfreak:
Acn?
[Nexus 4 General] thephantom:
^ This. And as an addition, it would be normal to see flaws being talked of all over the net. Human nature that if something is wrong, it spreads like wildfire. However the percentage of those who make complaints are significantly less than those who have no issues at all. It's also rare that one would start a post saying, "My N4 screen is awesome" or "My N4 feels solidly built". Don't look for flaws. Enjoy the unit.
[Nexus 4 General] Flash05:
wow no wonder it was easy for them to bring in the goodS! nice to hear!
[Nexus 4 General] thephantom:
something that a lot of consumers arent aware of is that most of the big gadget brands here are owned by a single entity or a handful only. i bought from a samsung store in makati and the card reflected memoxpress. in sm north the samsung store there gave me a sony ericsson charge slip. lg and memoxpress are just one, etc.
[Nexus 4 General] Flash05:
is there a way (kernel perhaps) to enable USB OTG on nexus 4 already?
[Nexus 4 General] mundixx:
haha! will definitely use the Acn's perks to grab the Nexus 4 once this hits Cebu!
[Nexus 4 General] techfreak:
Should be a better deal hehehe
[Nexus 4 General] astrall:
Received my nexus 4 today.Count me in. :)
[Nexus 4 General] engwan:
Nice. Did you still receive the external battery pack freebie?

I think I'm going to receive mine tomorrow. Tracking just appeared on LBC website, forwarded from Xend just today.
[Nexus 4 General] bugnoy710:
Sir, will the nexus4 still fit after applying a skin on it? I'm planning to get either bestskinsever or skinomi then a nillkin case....
[Nexus 4 General] thephantom:
If you'll use a skin, make sure that only the front and back parts are covered. If you also cover the sides then place a case, there's a big chance of you destroying it. Sayang. If you will use bestskinsever though, the top and bottom skins are cut in a way that it won't be touched if you use a nillkin case. Skinomi is cut bigger for the sides so you'll destroy the skin
[Nexus 4 General] exdas:
correct. got a mine for like 21.xx k then added the insurance.

anyone know of a case with a flip cover pr should i get the nilkin from gizmo? recommend any?
[Nexus 4 General] techfreak:
Nillkin is good. I got mine from gizmo.
[Nexus 4 General] bugnoy710:
That's good. At least ma-protect pa yung top and bottom part ng phone. Hindi po advisable na ilagay yung sides if bestskinsever? Thanks sir!
[Nexus 4 General] exdas:
where do you guys order screen protectors? i rarely order online so i gave no idea who to trust. recommendations?

also im just curious if anyone else availed memo x's accidental warranty? dya guys think its a good deal?
[Nexus 4 General] ippo21:
I tried ordering from bestskinever. They dont mail it in a box but only in a business envelope. I'm not sure if it will pass customs or will be regarded as normal snail mail.
[Nexus 4 General] swiftden:
It will pass as a normal document I think. I tried ordering one from hong kong. One day shipping.
[Nexus 4 General] thephantom:
Could you link me up to your source dude? For the longest time I order from the states and the wait period is 2-3 weeks. Didn't know there's a supplier in hk.
[Nexus 4 General] exdas:
+1 here
[Nexus 4 General] mbolinao:
you... made.... the right choice!!! ;) congrats!

I've own an iPhone, a Nexus S (samsung), Xperia S (Sony), and Nexus 7 (Asus tablet), and now this Nexus 4. I have to say this is by far the best Android I've had (even the best smartphone), and yes it beats the iPhone. This is the Android that I've been waiting for: smooth and fast (and I mean SMOOTH and FAST!) and the phone design is really really nice, materials used don't feel cheap compared to Samsung (no offense to Samsung users).

We have the same reason why I didn't go for iPhone 5: It will bore me after a few days I'm sure. And you're right about Android's flexibility. Just copying files alone, it allows you to do it straight to the point. drag and drop. unlike iOS....

ok... I'll shut up now, I can go on all day haha... sorry I'm just all giddy with this phone! ang ganda kasi talaga natutuwa ako! i've been waiting for a smooth android like this! LOL
[Nexus 4 General] spine6:
Hi guys,

I just want to ask where can i buy a screen protector and casing for the nexus 4 locally? I just bought it today ^_^

thanks.
[Nexus 4 General] thephantom:
Locally you can order from Gizmoshield in Facebook. I haven't seen stores in malls that have accessories as of yet. You can also order online but it would take long due to shipping
[Nexus 4 General] shaider_516:
Is the nillkin from gizmo a bit overpriced? Considering it only cost Php 350 on ebay from Hong Kong.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] skramz:
Hey guys, for those who are looking for Nexus 4 here in the Philippines check out Memo Express shops. I just bought mine from their shop this evening.

They have the 16GB for P22,000 cash price. But I went with the installment plan for 12 months, 0% interest. You can also add P1,000 for additional warranty, so the package will come with a 2 year warranty + coverage on physical damages. It sure was a sweet deal.
[Nexus 4 General] mundixx:
Finally! This is the ****!!
[Nexus 4 General] thephantom:
Depends on a person's perspective. Some consider it fair considering you don't need to order online and wait 2-3 weeks for a package to arrive using regular post. You can always buy it direct of you like so you can save
[Nexus 4 General] engwan:
Just got my Nexus 4 last night. Very nice phone :laugh:

What custom ROMs are you guys running? There are still no stable builds so what are the common bugs in the nightlies?

Im gonna try CM10.1 nightly.
[Nexus 4 General] stankyou:
Currently on CM10.1 latest nightlies. So far its good but you'll probably get some stuff not working right here and there depending on what functions you are using. As for me I am okay with the latest nightlies.

If you want a stable one. You can start with stock rooted roms like modaco or any stock deodexed roms.

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[Nexus 4 General] exdas:
would really like to know your source. can you share it with us?
[Nexus 4 General] macoykolokoy:
Kakadeliver lang ng Nilkin case ko ^_^ from Gizmo
[Nexus 4 General] ippo21:
Me too!

Its a little slippery though, the bare nexus sides was more grippy. But overall the build is great and protects the back.

Just waiting for my ringke case and energizer Qi charger and all will be well :)
[Nexus 4 General] mundixx:
Where did you buy your energizer qi charger?
[Nexus 4 General] vinbaure:
Just got my nexus 4 this afternoon and its fast. I mean blazingly fast :D

Any idea where I could get a nice case?
[Nexus 4 General] darius0519:
Welcome to all those new comers.

By the way please read previous post before posting you might just the answers that you were looking for :D
[Nexus 4 General] dumberphone:
I also just got my nillkin case from Gizmo shield today. Good deal. Now all I need is the wireless charger. Meron na bang available locally?
[Nexus 4 General] astrall:
Got my Nillkin case also from Gizmo today. :)
[Nexus 4 General] ippo21:
Ordered from amazon since a relative is coming home. I tried looking for wireless chargers locally but most of them dont know what it is.
[Nexus 4 General] vinbaure:
Anyone who encountered a "can't connect to the camera" error? I'm having this problem everytime I open a video from the gallery. The gallery and some other apps also force closes. Please help. :(
[Nexus 4 General] exdas:
Are you on stock? Are you trying to open a video recorded on the phone?

Havent had any fc issues but im really still trying to smoke test the fone
[Nexus 4 General] macoykolokoy:
Ok... we have the latest phone with NFC... now... how can we use it for mobile payment? kung meron dito? how and where? gusto ko lang ma try hihihi
[Nexus 4 General] vinbaure:
Actually I am trying to play videos from my galaxy s3. And some mkv movies. :(
[Nexus 4 General] techfreak:
Try bs player, vlc player
[Nexus 4 General] vinbaure:
I'm using MX Player but i'll try those. By the way, any idea why the gallery doesn't show thumbnails of my videos?
[Nexus 4 General] exdas:
Havent really gotten to load up my fone with videos as my tab is my primary multimedia device...

Does the fone detect the movies but not generate any thumbnail?

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No chance. Been trying to play with nfc since my nexus s and the only time i got to use it was to beam sa contacts with my ofcmates... Is it ur first nfc enabled fone? Even the s3 users cant find a payment mode using nfc.

Nfc is a toy... For now.
[Nexus 4 General] vinbaure:
The phone detects the movies but no thumbnails and when I try to open a video, it says that it cannot play the video and the gallery started to crash. :confused:
[Nexus 4 General] macoykolokoy:
wew... Smart is now using it on their expo pass... and from the news... BPI is doing some pilot testing already...

Yes, this is my first NFC enabled awesome phone ^_^ ... akala ko nga magagamit ko na sa US... kaso na check op na cards ko pffft
[Nexus 4 General] mbolinao:
ROMS

Anyone here using Paranoid Android ROM 2.99 beta8?
[Nexus 4 General] ippo21:
I also read about the bpi nfc payment but I think it's only available for iphone and selected bb devices. And to think those phones does not have nfc built in.

For now I use my nfc to automatically set profiles when at home and at the office. Luckily our company card can be read by nfc.
[Nexus 4 General] macoykolokoy:
wow... mukang 5-10years pa tayo makaka catch up.
[Nexus 4 General] mundixx:
I am about to flash that, but since moles will be getting his nexus 4 tomorrow, he'll give us a beta 9 Christmas present :D

Edit: My battery life is absolutely horrendous with Nexus 4, coming from SGS-2!
[Nexus 4 General] exdas:
Hi. I loaded up 2 videos and they showed up with thmbnails in my gallery. Tried to play one but mkv is not natively supported but it did play without sound though...

Loaded them up in mx and they played flawlessly with s/w decoder

All videos were 720p
[Nexus 4 General] mundixx:
Why software decoder? You'll get better battery life with hardware decoder..
[Nexus 4 General] mbolinao:
thank goodness someone familiar with paranoid! :P

yeah i saw the post about beta 9 so i didnt flash beta 8 yet. im still in stock, unlocked, unrooted.

what did you use to root yours? coz ill be using the Nexus Root Toolkit v1.6.1

and yeah i noticed the battery too. I installed the battery monitor widget and it detects my bat as 1500mah... installed it on my nex7 too but it detects its bat just fine. i hope its just an app bug for nex4 and that i didn't get an erroneous part on my unit.
[Nexus 4 General] mundixx:
I used the 1.6.1 toolkit and it worked like a charm.

Your issue must've been an app issue. I'll try to install that app.

Also, my phone's battery is running much better today. What I did was install Faux kernel, then undervolted :D

So far, so good..
[Nexus 4 General] ichilouch:
Where can I buy original ballistic cases for mobile phones here on the Philippines?
[Nexus 4 General] thephantom:
Merry Christmas to all
[Nexus 4 General] soybi:
Happy christmas pinoy xda'ers!

i-scream-soybi
[Nexus 4 General] exdas:
H/w wasnt playing sound.... I tend to use h/w± most of the times...
[Nexus 4 General] mundixx:
Ah that sucks. Have you tried BS Player?
[Nexus 4 General] techfreak:
Merry xmas to all
[Nexus 4 General] darius0519:
Merry Christmas to everyone :D
[Nexus 4 General] spine6:
Thanks for the reply mate.. ^_^
[Nexus 4 General] techfreak:
Hi all. For those looking for cases you can check this out as well, besides gizmoshield
[Nexus 4 General] exdas:
Do you know what brand these are? Or are they generic. They look sweet tho.

Guys whats ur take on the nilkin frosted from gizmo?
[Nexus 4 General] mundixx:
I'd prefer the one just posted. For 500 bucks, that shouldn't be too much! ^_^
[Nexus 4 General] exdas:
Im interested as well. I wanna show off this fone's oh so sexy back! Lol
[Nexus 4 General] j.go:
Audio might be encoded using dts. Go here. Download codec for neon (I think). Extract to a folder, then copy folder to your device. In MX Player go to settings>codecs>custom codecs and point to the folder. These are for the latest MX Player, v1.7.10. Hope this helps.
[Nexus 4 General] shadow071506:
I'm still torn between the Nexus 4 and the note 2.... Any insights and opinions guys? It would really help if u could share ur thoughts here.. Thanks
[Nexus 4 General] stankyou:
I asked myself these..

"Do I really need an extra inch and stylus of Note2" - Nope

"Will Samsung still support Note 2 when Note 3 comes out?" - Probably that much.

"Do I like Samsung's UI or Google's pure Android flavor?" - AOSP all the way!

"Do I want the latest Android on my phone" - Yes. As soon as it's announced.

"Where will I get true value for my hard earned cash?" - Google will support the device as long as the hardware can keep up and that's a good 2 years plus unofficial support from developers.
[Nexus 4 General] wtfshouldidonow:
Those questions are pretty biased if you ask me :p

The REAL questions you should ask yourself are these:

1. Am I a heavy user and need more battery life?

If yes, then obviously it's the note 2.

2. Do I watch movies often and listen to a lot of music?

Note 2 again if yes.

3. Am I comfortable with having Pure Android or do I need some of the Note 2's features (e.g. if you're an artist like me, then the S pen was something that intrigued me)?

If you prefer Pure Android, Nexus 4.

4. Do you prefer performance over battery life?

Nexus 4 if yes.

5. Are you on a budget?

Nexus 4, but I think there are some note 2 units out there on certain stores that sell for almost the same price.

6. Do you want to show off your device to people and make them watch in awe?

Nexus 4

Again, these are just simple unbiased basic questions that you could ask yoursef first. It's better if you could test the two devices first then evaluate which of the two devices you prefer after using them both.

Happy choosing and Merry Christmas! :p
[Nexus 4 General] Flash05:
im having 2nd thoughts on nexus 4 vs note 2. bad reviews are already coming in - battery performance isn't that good. :(

im still waiting for more reviews...
[Nexus 4 General] stankyou:
You are forgetting what thread you are in man. Protecting the home turf. :D

If he asks this on the note2 thread, he will probably get biased answer too.

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[Nexus 4 General] darius0519:
If you really want to choose between note 2 and nexus 4. You need to know what is the primary function of your phone.

If its the price, you can order a note 2 for 22k that is cheaper than nexus 4 22,240 in memoxpress.

Screen size nexus 4 is 4.7" vs note 2 is 5.5"

- for me 5.5 screen is too much.

So the biggest question is what is the primary use of your phone.

If you ask me, I want to get the latest android updates,community support, I also like flashing ROMs, and customizing my phone. That's the reason I don't have any regret getting my Nexus 4. Since I got my nexus S (nexus 2). I don't want to own any other phone than a Nexus. :D
[Nexus 4 General] bubwet:
Hi Nexus 4 Philippines. I have been lurking for quite a while now. Bobby here and I'm a very happy Nexus 4 owner.

Regarding the Nexus 4 comparison to other phones, definitely there are a lot of phones out there on par or even better than the Nexus 4. I also considered Note 2 before. But for me who wants the latest updates as soon as it arrives rather than praying that the manufacturer give me the update, Nexus phone is the only solution.
[Nexus 4 General] Flash05:
i also lean towards nexus 4 since i still have note 1. note 2's s-pen, camera, speed, battery size are far from note 1 looking at it as a whole package.

nexus = latest updates, all features work in custom rom, etc.
[Nexus 4 General] techfreak:
Note 2 is a very good device. I hear people saying that they are loving the note 2 even if they did not like the size at first.

Just try it out first. If u dont mind the latest android updates and rooting ur device then i would recommend note 2.

Nexus 4 is not for every1 but samsung had built a phone which is really designed for humans. A novice user can basically use it with the onboard customizations and application.

Dont get me wrong though, i love my nexus4 and will not pick it over note 2. Its just too big for me.

Besides, note 2 is phablet wherein n4 is a smartphone. :p
[Nexus 4 General] Flash05:
smart just called me and here are the info i got

19990 - unit only, i didn't ask if smart lock. quite obvious i think

8000 - unit + 24 months lock in @ plan 1500

free - 30 months lock in @ plan 1500

22,xxx - memo express 1 + 1 year warranty, cash

24,xxx - memo express 1 + 1 year warranty, card / zero interest

24,xxx - kimstore, store warranty
[Nexus 4 General] wtfshouldidonow:
Woah, 20k for unit only?! I might get one too pretty soon :D
[Nexus 4 General] eric_son:
:good: Hahaha

I currently use my Nexus 4 under the table. Baka snatch at malintikan pa ako.

And I don't want to show off my device...at least not until I get decent protection for it. I wouldn't want to other people's fingerprints soiling my... my... my.. preciousssss :)
[Nexus 4 General] DrearierJester1:
Guys since you already have the Nexus 4 can you post antutu benchmarks here or any benchmarks . Thanks.

P.S.

Planning to get it in January replacing my iPhone 4S.
[Nexus 4 General] almed27:
Wla pa bang nabibilhang case sa mga retail stores? I'd rather wait that buy online :D
[Nexus 4 General] mundixx:
So far, nothing for our Nexus 4 yet.. :-\
[Nexus 4 General] almed27:
Here's my Nexus 4's Quadrant Standard score. (Clean boot)
[Nexus 4 General] swiftden:
Every MemoXpress sold out. =( i really wanna buy a while ago. I just put my name in the waiting list. I'm #6.
[Nexus 4 General] soybi:
try at sm megamall lg store