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[Nexus 4 Accessories] Endoran:
Have had mine on for a day now, only the front and back tho as said above I feel no need for the side protection. So far so good, the bubbles disappeared quickly and I haven't noticed any orange peel.

I know there is some hair/dust underneath the front protector but that's my fault, I only see 2 bits tho... If I just pretend like I don't see them my need for perfection may go away... Most of the time stuff is on the top of the screen anyway.

Oh one more thing- the protector works well with the new swipe Android keyboard, however it is not AS smooth. The back seems to add some grip too. I'm going case-less so all I got is the skin for protection! The phone feels too nice to put a case on it.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] PK24VNI:
This's very high clear protector
[Nexus 4 Accessories] chenga28:
got just the screen cover from direct for USA, fits perfect (got it right first time!!!!!) no bubbles, had one on my HTC oneX
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Chad_Petree:
Anyone can comment on this? :(
[Nexus 4 Accessories] shiftylock:
I have this skin and love it. The screen protector isn't very great but the back cover and side covers are awesome, so I just use those. Highly recommended to those who love the back of their phone and want to protect it. :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mys3:
Does the full body skin include protection for the chrome around the screen?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] hondarider525:
Ordered the silver carbon fiber, received the brushed aluminum. But i got it for 5 bucks shipped so Im not that upset. Wish it wasn't so sparkly.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DLFB:
Just got my clear skin today. I just can't find a place in my currently being renovated home right now where it's particle free and bright. I've been lucky that my phone's still scratchless since Saturday when the factory screen protector came off.

ugh.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FallN:
I've had mine on for over a week (front & back). No orange peel effect so far.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DLFB:
How long before the protector settles onto the phone?

It's my first time having a wet apply protector and I'm not quite happy.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] pnnorth:
Not sure if this has already been posted or not - use coupon code 'holiday2012SK' for a 50% discount on any product from Skinomi.com
[Nexus 4 Accessories] gabgabby:
=D Thank you OP and pnnorth (the code works and it's fantastic) ! Ordering four of them now for my friend and I... one each to use and an extra just in case!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] invisiblek1d:
Joined just to say thank you for the code!

Less than $16 to ship to UK and £20 on Amazon. God knows when it will get here, but phone ships in 1-2 weeks.

As a soon to be ex iPhone user, Ive always used InvisibleShield, but grew to dislike the orange peel effect so hoping this is smoother, thought side protection does remind me of trying to put them on back when I had my 3GS and it was damn frustrating.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] phander:
I'm also in the UK. Which shipping option did you choose? It's less than clear what is appropriate for non-us shipping here!

And where did you see it on Amazon?

ps thanks also pnnorth for code.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jacobfogg:
Sort of, but honestly, I hated the feel of the side protection, so I took it off.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Acariah:
Thanks for the code! Awkward moment when this will get here before my N4 does, but oh well!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] elarella:
I ordered the Xtremeguard full protection, but was reading on the boards how the screen protector of the Xtremeguard screws with the proximity sensor since there wasn't a cut-out for it. I ended up getting the Skinomi screen protector and used the Xtremeguard for the back. Needless to say, the Skinomi does seem to be of higher quality than the Xtremeguard. The Skinomi doesn't have any orange peel and it is almost invisible, sans the cut-outs for the front camera and proximity/light sensor. The Xtremeguard's cut-out for the speaker and camera/flash isn't very precise, but it gets the job done. However, it does appear to have a more orange peel effect compared to the Skinomi. If I would have to do it all over again, I would get the Skinomi for the front and back of the Nexus 4.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DLFB:
I take back what I said earlier: I do love the skin.

It settles 24 hours (or more, I still have little bubbles but I expect them to disappear by tomorrow). It's sort of a "rush" putting them on bec. you don't want the protectors to dry up and if your phone gets in contact with any particle, you gotta clean it right away.

I did not apply the side protectors. I think it's a LOT of work for something I'll be covering with a bumper one day. I don't even know on how the water will "drip" since I'm 100% sure it'll get inside the usb, audio jack, volume rocker and power button which I'm willing to risk.

My advice? Unless you really have a place in your house that's particle free have someone look over what you're doing. It only takes a minute or so but just in case a particle has touched your screen/back at least you don't have to juggle the protector on your hand and trying to clean the phone - have that person give you a hand on cleaning the phone just in case. I have a piece of lint and a piece of the cleaning cloth on the sides (not visible on the screen, they're so small you'd have to focus on them) but it doesn't really bother me.

Skinomi also gave me a "free" 2nd set of skins. I was "chosen" according to them. Since I'm a bit OC about my gadgets I might just use the front.

No Orange Peel effect. 0. NADA. ZILCH. I kept on looking for it - lowlight, sunlight, inside the office, etc...NADA. I could still appreciate the beauty of the IPS screen which I was drooling about when my factory protector came off Saturday and I had to use it without one until Monday.

Overall, I'm happy. I thought spending more than $1 on a screen protector was absurd before.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] JNewms:
I ordered the skinomi and armor suit full body protectors. Want sure if they would have a cutout for the proximity sensor. I ended up using the armor suit on the front and skinomi on the back and left the sides alone. Once it was dried I threw my bumper back on and I gotta say, it makes me feel a lot better about the protection of my phone.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Chad_Petree:
Is it true that if you apply it in the bathroom while you have steam on.. or is it you HAD steam on? then the installation process is dust/particle free? :confused:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] clockcycle:
I usually get a few Xtremeguard protectors for the back and a Skinomi for the front of most of my devices. I don't use Xtremeguard for the front because "some" tend to cloud up after time. The Skinomi stay nice and clear. Also noticed they are slightly thinner than the Xtremeguard version.

Mine came with the cutout for both the cam and the sensor. I also got a golden card in my order offering me an additional free Skinomi as well. Which doesn't matter since replacements are free anyways guaranteed for a lifetime, but still a nice added touch.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Dunkamo:
I've had mine for about a week and am more than convinced that Skinomi is the best choice. Right when I opened the packaging I knew it was a serious product by the noticeable precision and the unique installation process. I also had the card included saying I was chosen for a free skin if I made an Amazon review.

The installation is a bit intimidating, I recommend you watch their Youtube video to get more familiar. The spray can run out fast, but you can just keep refilling it with water. I would recommend topping it off with water if its not totally filled to begin with. It is very important that you keep your fingers very wet the entire time, mine kept drying up rather fast but I kept the faucet dripping just so I could re-wet them as needed. At one point I did happen to touch the inside of the back skin with my finger dried up when readjusting the position and it left a noticeable print on the outcome. I am looking at the phone now and the fingerprint is completely gone, it was still there a few days ago. As far as peoples questions and concerns of an orange peel effect, I would say there is a minimal resemblance of it but it may still fade away too.

One important thing for anyone browsing different skins is to know this phone has rounded glass at the edges. Skinomi handles the rounded edges perfectly and I would be concerned that all the other brands would be too stiff and be prone to peeling up at the edges. I have no worries of this skin ever peeling anywhere, it is just too good. Maybe I should just copy/paste this to Amazon and get the free extra skin, although I will never need it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Surge1:
I have the front and back parts (no side parts because i didn't want to ruin the phones feel) and as long as you're careful you wont get any lifting.

basically i put the front + back on, waiting 24 hours, then put the bumper back on in such a way it wouldn't collide with the protectors edges.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] lionheart7282:
i dont know for sure, but that's how i always do it, since i read somewhere online, and it works perfect, i use to do it in my living room but always got dust in between.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Chad_Petree:
But how do you do it? With the steam on? Or a few minutes after you turned on the steam?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Noobla_Khan:
Well I got my Skinomi screen protector today and followed the video and put it on. I followed someones advice and ran the shower for 10 minutes and put the skin on in the bathroom. The fit is dead on and the cutouts are in perfect position. I had to work the edges a little with the lint free cloth they send you to get them to stay down but just a couple of minutes. My only concern now is that I have this tiger stripe pattern on the skin, pretty sure it will dry up clear by morning but that will suck if it doesn't. So far so good...very impressed with the fit on the Nexus 4.

Edit: My tiger stripes look like they are fading and you can't see them straight on or when the screen is on. Fingers glide across the skin nicely. Skin is working well with my temporary TPU case, looks like Skinomi has a new loyal customer.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] intekmdma:
Sold! I'm getting this one thx
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jadsru1:
how much protection does this provide. does it protect just scratches or fall as well. thanks

---------- Post added at 10:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:55 PM ----------

Quick question. are you guys using this as your sole protection on the phone with no additional case. I have TPU case right now and it protects the phone quite well since I've already dropped it a couple of times but this phone feels so good in hand just naked that I am tempted to get the this skinomi full body protection. Thanks
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Intruder7s:
What about the water that gets inside the speakers and the other holes of the device?

Thanks
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Noobla_Khan:
I'm making an assumption here but scratches are pretty much the only protection you'll get from most screen protectors. Pretty sure if you drop this flat on the pavement and there are any kind of rocks or gravel there(or not even) it's toast with any screen protector you use.

Right now I am using a TPU case for the back until something better comes along. I'm sure the Skinomi skin for the back will stop the scratches you get from laying/sliding it on surfaces but I'm not crazy about the glass back so this is going into either an Otterbox or more likely a Seidio when it is released. I don't care about covering up the "pretty" back.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sammyc521:
Awesome find. Ordering a full-body screen protector at 50% off.. sweet! Thank you.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] nyyankees3511:
just ordered the screen protector. I have the extremeguard for front and back, going to leave it on for the back but cant stand the rainbow vertical lines on the front. skinomi is one of the best.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kzoodroid:
I just got this and installed it but the screen is so grainy as to be utterly useless. Does this graininess go away if you let it sit for the 12-24 hours as suggested in the instructions? If not then a $12 lesson learned not to buy this product again. Had much better results with a Zagg I had on my Incredible, it worked right out of the box and didn't need to sit off for 24 hours to cure and it was crystal clear.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] nyyankees3511:
That goes away. It just has to dry. This is one of the best protectors. Ive been through so many other brands.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kzoodroid:
Thanks, that's what I was hoping so I turned it back off.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kaydub:
I did mine early this afternoon (about 1PM EST), and 95% of the graininess was gone by 4PM. It still has a bit of an orange peel texture, but even that has smoothed out from what it was like a few hours ago.

I am a bit concerned that the back currently has more wrinkles than an old folks' home... even after smoothing it out the best I could with the rubber piece, there are still numerous air bubbles and wrinkles present compared to the front. It'll be covered by a hard case eventually so it's not a huge deal in the long run (as long as it keeps the dust and grime from tearing up the glass), but I'm still hoping it smooths out in the next few days since my case won't be here for probably another week and I don't want my sexy phone to look shabby.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] g47:
My full body protector (for my phone :p ) just dried and its perfect.

Nothing too visible.

Also in the pack there was a coupon for one free screen protector which was sent today.

Skinomi is great! :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] rizzxx7:
I've got a lot of bubbles as well, how long before these bubbles go away?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] thos25:
I put mine on and there were zero bubbles when done. You could see the fluid under the protector for a while but it dried and was absolutely invisible.

I guess I've just put a lot of screens on. But I never have bubbles when I'm done. I get them all out while I'm putting it on.

As far as the protector from skinomi goes. Probably the best protector I've ever used.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] subtex:
Does the back cover offer any more traction to the phone?

My biggest gripe with the N4 right now is how easily it slips on surfaces. I don't really need a screen protector, but i'd like a clear back cover that was somewhat textured or something to grip tables and things better when I put it down.

Watching my N4 slowly creep across a table when I set it down now is scary.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FatPigs:
It's definitely more 'sticky' than glass but it's nowhere close to a non-slip mat. It'll still slide, just not as much.

On another note, I just installed it and these indents and lines better go away :p Fantastic fit, though.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Chad_Petree:
I don't hink those dents and lines are going away, maybe the protector got damaged on the shipping process, you should wait maximum 2 days and if it stays the same then you should ask for a refund :(
[Nexus 4 Accessories] rizzxx7:
They go away, had may bubbles and lines on mine too
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ScottyNuttz:
I installed mine last night (just the front and back, I have a bumper).

The tricky part was the curves in the glass. The protector would setup separate from the edge on one side. I periodically pressed it down gently with the cloth which helped but there are some imperfections on the very edge which are only noticeable when looking for them.

Other than that, installation was easier than I thought it would be and it looks great. I do have a couple of spots that look like depressions that I'm keeping an eye on but they're hardly noticeable unless you catch it in the right light.

Texture is great, and I also got a card telling me I could claim another set for free, so I might try it again when I get it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] elliot.newnham:
Those indents were caused by the card they gave you when you pushed out the water. Next time you only need to put a very little amount of pressure.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kaydub:
The initial friction is higher for sure, so it won't start sliding right away. However, as FatPigs mentioned earlier, it will still slide if you give it a bump. I haven't noticed any increase in grip over the stock protectors, and I have not used the phone completely naked so I can't comment on the difference there.

My protector still has a lot of texture to it after a few days, most likely because I used too much pressure to squeegee the fluid. You can definitely tell that it is there, although it is not obtrusive and doesn't affect the display.

I just sent Skinomi an e-mail regarding the Awareness Program card that was with my order, so after I receive that and finish writing my review and taking pictures, I will replace my front protector with the new one and see if I can't apply it correctly this time. I'm not upset about the texture as it was probably my own fault and doesn't impair the usability of the phone, but Skinomi really needs to include a notice in their instructions that too much pressure will deform the protector.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sambao21:
Applied mine and the front had a black speck. I thought it was probably my fault but I tried to lift it up, remove the speck, and reapply, but after I pulled it up I couldn't remove the speck. It seemed to be a part of the skin. I rubbed at it with my fingernail until the adhesive of the skin started coming off and the speck was still there. I contacted skinomi for a replacement and waiting to hear from them on Monday.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] clockcycle:
Using mine after a couple of days without a case. The side edges were difficult to get to stick. One side already started to unstick and lift up some. Sent an email about this and requested a replacement.

Mine had a speck as well. It was on the outside but couldn't tell. I too got over zealous with the squeegee and left indentation worms..
[Nexus 4 Accessories] chavo360:
Any pics of Skinomi installed on the Nexus 4?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FatPigs:
The above was grainy because I boosted all of the blacks and shadows. Here's a set on Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/52085282@N05/sets/72157632205914659/

I agree. I got bored and I tried to push out the bubbles (even though it disappears by itself) and it got me nowhere except for a bunch of lines.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] nyyankees3511:
this protector is so much nicer than the xtremeguard one I ripped off. I do have some thin vertical rainbow lines that ive seen on most of these types of protectors so hopefully it goes away.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Terminator713:
The skinomi is compatible with cases too right?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] xl DIGITAL lx:
Nice shots, what camera do you use?

Sent from my Nexus ⁴
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Hatzy:
It shouldn't get inside the speakers, camera, etc. When you apply it, you have to make sure that you squeegee away from those areas, not towards them. You can keep the micro cloth nearby to soak up any excess if you need to.

In other news, I just installed mine about 2 hours ago. Only the front and back as I see no reason for the sides and I don't want it looking glossy. This is my first skinomi skin and the cut was perfecto. Skinomi did a good job there. If you watch the vid, it should only take about 10 minutes or so to do and this was my first time throwing a wet skin on a phone. I have a few small air bubbles and one or two indentations from squeegeeing a little too hard but supposedly those will go away after curing. I hope.

And then I just couldn't leave well enough alone. Come back down to my office where I have lunch. Warm up some ziti in a paper bowl and go back to my desk. I look over at my phone, then back to my pipping hot ziti and say to myself, "Hey, maybe I can get these remaining air bubbles out of the front by placing my extremely warm paper bowl of ziti on top of the phone while I eat it." So I leave it on there for about 5 minutes, pull it off and there's a little moisture. Wipe it off really quick and notice that now the front skin has miniature scratches or something that looks like a million snowflakes or spiderwebs or something to that effect. Ugh. So I whip out the micro cloth and try to buff it out really quick. Nope. Dammit. Turn the screen over and I see some tiny crumbs embedded into the back skin now because I was wiping it with the back down on the desk which, apparently, had crumbs. Crumbs fall off and now mini craters. Double dammit.

So yeah, I'm hoping that all goes away after a day or two with the supposedly "self healing" technology they keep going on about. If not, lesson learned.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Felisek:
Installed Skinomi yesterday, followed instructions to the letter. Watched installation video several times to make sure that I'm doing everything right. After 24 hours still a lot of nasty air bubbles under the protector. Also, quite a few tiny scratches after cleaning it with a lint free cloth.

Not impressed...

PS. Sorry for picture quality. It is really difficult to show these bubbles, I had to do it against a spotlight.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ghostrid3r:
After having let my skinomi skin for front and back cure, the orange peel effect is still there even after a few days. Plus the diztronic case I put on peeled the 4 corners of the top screen protector up.

My suggestion for anyone planning on using this case is to go with a dry screen protector instead of these wet types.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Locksmith81:
Peeled mine off... Also the diztronic case didnt help with the screen protector
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Mellifluently:
I was worried about this too and I actually saw your question a couple days ago while waiting for my bumper to arrive...

I already have the Skinomi protector on my Nexus 4 and I just received the Official Nexus 4 Bumper from the Google Play store last night and I am happy to report that the case works wonderfully with the Screen protector. The bumper doesn't actually touch the front screen, but rather wraps snuggly around the sides and has a slight lip over the glass part that never actually touches the screen itself. This means that it does *not* affect this screen protector and it looks absolutely gorgeous. I just bought the full body Skinomi so that I can also protect the back while in the bumper. I can tell that the back protector will also not be affected by the bumper.

I can definitely say that the bumper will not be an issue with the skinomi.

I wanted to come back here and let you know in case no one else had responded yet. :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] nyyankees3511:
Any one else have really thin vertical rainbow lines in the screen protector?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] theSavant:
That is awesome to know. Thanks for sharing your experience. I've been looking for a proper screen protector/case combo that was compatible.

So far I tried the Diztronic case and Skinomi screen protector combination which I wouldn't recommend. The Diztronic case has a nice tight fit but I couldn't avoid putting it on without peeling the edges and corners of the Skinomi screen protector.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] bkoon1218:
I remembered seeing someone say the back screen protector gets pulled off by cases. Is this true?

I haven't applied my Skinomi yet, and I only plan to do the front and back, so a case is a must for me. I currently using the S-line case.

Thanks!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] rizzxx7:
Mine got messed up by my ringke case but it might be because i put on the case while it was still wet
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Locksmith81:
Plus one... Settled for 2 days before the case went on
[Nexus 4 Accessories] motoxxxx:
Its look like dirt underneath your screen protector. It will not clear up. I have couple small one, I have to redo it.