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[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
Fiercely is a good term for it.

You should see the sides physically bent in towards the middle at a jaunty angle and not perpendicular like it was when you got it.

There should be at least 5-degrees of lean in -maybe more at the edges. At this point the phone will fit snug and the looseness will be gone. When you grip the edges you will no longer feel the sides move a little before they touch down on the sides of the phone -they will be laying snug against them.

So far my case has stayed tight. I don't know if it will loosen up again over time or if it will loosen up when the phone is removed. It takes a LOT of force to get the phone out of the case. I would suggest that you only take the phone out of the case over a bed or other soft landing spot as it can really jump out of your hands when it does come out while you are prying the case off. I'd hate to have the phone drop and fall out of your hands onto the floor or a hard table.

So much force is required to remove the tightly-held phone (even in a case that is looser) that I think it might loosen the case up. I think maybe it might be necessary to tighten the case up each time you remove it and before you put the phone back in.

This might just be the way things are with a case this thin and stiff. Tolerances are tight and a case that didn't fit with a lot of spring to it wouldn't stay in or would wiggle around too much. The first shipments of cases might have been just a TINY bit large or just had the sides not pre-loaded with enough bend in the sides.

I have a feeling that the newer "fixed" cases they are shipping out might just have had been adjusted by squeezing them in a jig in the very same way we are doing it by hand rather than them changing the form they mold them around. But that is just my opinion. The looseness issue isn't a big deal and easily fixed with the squeezing hack. I dont' think I'm going to bother sending my back if it doesn't have an issue with getting loose again.

I may take some very fine sandpaper to some of the rough edges though. 1500-grit automotive paint wet-sand paper should about do it on the matte finish. Rubbing compound might be necessary to polish the sanded areas back up on the glossy finish.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] RealiZms:
Wow these are sexy cases but I went online and their were nothing but bad reviews about poor fit and finish. The new updated models aren't shipping for some time. My other concern for this case is the top and bottom are exposed. It also doesnt wrap around the edges. Would you all that ordered one be comfortable calling this a "drop" case???
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
If I dropped the phone I'd rather this case be on it than it be naked.. A good screen protector would help too -especially a harder crystal or gorilla glass one that would be sacrificial and absorb the impact by cracking rather than let that force be transmitted directly to the screen.

this case offers limited protection -but it is better than nothing. There are other, thicker, beefier and softer cases that offer much more protection. But this is a SLIM case (as advertised) that is designed to only add a tiny bit of extra size to the phone. The case is literally only a mm thick or so. 1mm of plastic does a lot for protection against scratches and poke attacks. It would help if the phone was dropped but you only get so much cushion with 1mm of hard plastic shell material.

The chrome bezel at the top and bottom of the phone around the screen is left totally exposed other than the fact that the corners should keep it from touching dow if dropped on a flat surface. If the surface you drop it onto is bumpy (like a rough gravel path, or the edge of something like a stair or table edge) then the bezel is totally exposed should the projection hit it.

If you are someone who may be in danger of dropping your phone, or have a partner/child who may have access to it who is clumsy and drops things then I would suggest a more drop-proof case might be a better idea.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Docavelli:
After reading this thread, I think I'll wait to see if Rock makes a quicksand case for the N4. Just like this case but, based on the pics, it has a better texture, and it definitely lifts the screen. At least on my GS3.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] RealiZms:
Thanks for responding James! Yea I had my eye on the White case with the black buttons(DEAD SEXY). I ended up ordering the Wave S-line case off Amazon for about $3. My main draw to that case was despite it's cheap cost looks very good and wraps around the phone. With the S-line case you can set the phone face down and the glass won't contact the surface(kind of a big deal for me). Another thing GRIP...it's almost sticky :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ojai00:
I received my case yesterday and haven't noticed any of the problems that other members have listed. Cosmetically, the upper right hand corner looks like the case was dropped on pavement but no other issues.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] vvilliamm:
they just updated the amazon site with the word "revised" trying to see if i should grab this or the Diztronic one
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mackster248:
Don't know about you guys but I am in love with this case! I have the SF Matte Navy one and it just feels great on my N4. Like others, I had the "loose/creaky" left side, but fixed that by bending it for about 30 seconds.

Will it provide a lot of protection? Not really, especially I were to drop it. But it looks great and all I really need is protection for the back glass plate. I rarely drop my devices if any. I also like that it makes my device still feel and look premium and not cheap like other cases.

Anyways, buy this case for what it is, which is looks/feel and minimal protection against simple scuffs and small drops.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] vvilliamm:
trying to figure out how does this compare with the diztronic one =/ anyone have any idea's?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tysj:
Comparing to their hard shell case render, the only real major difference are the taller lips on the sides to prevent the screen from making contact with a surface when you place it face down.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ziggy682:
Rearth Ringke Slim case Video Review

Guys, I got this phone yesterday and just posted a video review. I did the review before reading that the creaking issue is quite common. Overall, I like the case a lot, but I was only looking for very minimal scratch protection, not necessarily drop protection.

Some people are saying whenever you turn the phone over, the screen rests on whatever surface you've set it on. This is not the case. You can see in the video where the four corners of the case keep the screen about 1 mm off the table.

I guess I'm not super picky when it comes to cases, because this one was nearly exactly what I was looking for.

[YOUTUBE]R4cW50CT0T4[/YOUTUBE]
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mackster248:
Good review!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dkotoric:
hmm i was deciding between this case and the nillkin one and ended up ordering the nillkin as i just like the look of it much better

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] vvilliamm:
where did u order it from?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] PaisanNYC:
They posted this on Amazon
[Nexus 4 Accessories] samuelkeesc:
Ringke Slim case for Nexus 4

I just received this case, however I did not get Nexus 4.

Do we get the revised one or not?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] irishrally:
You got the old one. The revised case isn't available until Dec. 11th.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] NeoDist:
Sand those rough edges...

After that whole left side and finding out to just bend the side, I had the same issue with the rough edges as you. Especially the ones by the screen (you can see on the video above) just before the edge of the case. Where you ever have that line (just like you see around the button cut outs), swiping off the screen felt horrible. Sanding it out makes a world of difference. It doesn't even look like it was sanded. I used just 2000-grit sand paper and just started sanding and washed the dust off. Do yourself a favor and do it. Your fingers will thank you.

For $10 this case is great. Super thin (I don't like thick cases). Wished it had the rubber coating of what the incipio feather cases have.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] brocabortzfield:
Is it incorrect to assume they will send us the revised one if we ordered the original?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roxy:
I think you'd have to notify them first that there's defect w/ yours.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] vvilliamm:
ok so i had my order in for the rearth slim case on amazon.. i just got an email that it shipped? 0.0

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A81H176/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00

anyone else? i thought it was suppose to ship on dec 11th?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tysj:
Well those who pre-ordered the initial version got shipping notifications right away even though it didn't really ship until late last week. I'm assuming the same thing happened again.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] munkybeatz:
I had pre-ordered the original, and recieved it this last saturday on the Dec 01. I just e-mailed the company and politely asked they replace due to defect, in regard to the minimal play on the left side, and they are sending me the revised version and told me to just keep the original version.

Gotta love amazon, as they pretty much make the companies that sell through them hold up their customer service end of the deal.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Hrithan2020:
Do give a detailed hands-on impression if possible, once you guys get the updated version.. :)

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Nexus 4 Accessories] donhu:
Just emailed them as well. Hopefully i get the same email back...

For now i just bent the case in at the volume rocker and it works. Shouldn't have to bend it though :(

I was thinking of getting another case and attaching one of these to it: STEELIE but the fricking case is sooooo hard to remove! I guess that's good, but bad for my application.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tysj:
Here's the reply the sent to me just this morning:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ruthlesset:
Got my case today. Emailed them for the revised version.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] benderunit9000:
did you email them through amazon or the support@rearthusa.com email address?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] gadgetluva:
I just called and they already printed me a new shipping label for the new device. They're expecting them to arrive next Tuesday, so probably get the new case by the end of the week. Easiest call to CS I've ever had.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] :
Ditto. I "fixed" the current case (who knows how long it will hold). Replacement was quick and easy as quoted above.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] svengalis:
I can't wait for the bumper cases I am not really feeling this slim case at all. I didn't think it would really matter at first but the top and bottom edges not being protected really bothers me. Plus I am not sure how much protection a hard case actually provides for this phone.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ruthlesset:
Yes, I did email them at that address and also sent the same email using amazon. If I don't hear back from them, I'll call amazon.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roxy:
You could just call them y'know. :eek:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] allenhpark:
Just got my case. Feels amazingly premium, even for plastic. Unfortunately, I don't have my phone til tomorrow, so I won't be able to tell if it's one of the defective ones or not.

I have a Diztronic coming soon as well though, so this is kind of a backup case til then; in that sense, I'm not too concerned about getting a replacement.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] benderunit9000:
Can you post a number I can't find it anywhere?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] aeox:
M-F 9am-6pm CST 1-469-250-1307
[Nexus 4 Accessories] M0D3RNAFR0:
What do you guys mean "loose" ? The only thing that's loose/not on is the skinny piece that covers the volume rocker
[Nexus 4 Accessories] :
Have you read this forum ? It's full of crazy people with minute defects that are HUGE ISSUES! :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mackster248:
TRUE THAT! People are actually RMA'ing their N4 because they hear a slight "rattle" when they shake their phone directly against their ear in a quiet room... I know there's actual phones with a much larger issue than that, and I'm not knocking those people. But damn, a slight rattle in a quite room doesn't deserve an RMA lol.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] cundiffr:
Mine didn't fit right the first time I put it on, I took it off and bent the volume side enough to where it fits tight all the way around. No issues now. 10 bucks and free shipping gives me no reason to complain. I'd recommend them.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] circuithero:
After a day in my pocket it started to get creaky and loose again :crying:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] burrrcub:
Hmmm received shipping notification and tracking tonight but it says the case won't be available until the 11th. Since it's shipping from rearth, hopefully it's the revised one.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mackster248:
Really? :( Try bending it for a good minute or so and just hold the bend. I did that and it has yet to revert back to creaking/looseness after 2 days of in and out my pocket.

It'll be the revised on. It's not quite ready yet so that's why the ETA is Dec 11. I really do appreciate their CS and responding back to us asap and giving us the revised one no questions asked.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] gear.h34d.2012:
Did the same thing. Was loose on the volume sign so I bent it for a minute or so and everything is well and good now. Definitely digging the case. Don't hesitate to buy.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] trepie86:
just got my case today. it is a good and tight fit. did not have the loose issue. am loving it. definitely worth the 10 bucks
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mobileboost:
I ordered one of these cases from Amazon.com and it already shipped. The page says the new revision won't be available until the 11th and I got a shipping notification. I sent an email asking for confirmation that this is the new revision they are sending me now.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] aimfire72:
Got mine in today, same deal as everyone else, loose fit on left side. It feels kind of cheap to me, not as high quality as the "feather" style cases by Incipio and CaseMate. Honestly, it's so thin, it will keep scratches off the back and that's about it. Don't think it's worth it to cover up the beauty of the N4 back, I'm just gonna go naked until I can get a bumper.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] phonepersonality:
Bending the 'loose' part of the case inwards for a little while definitely works.

Case fits perfectly now.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] bongostl:
I just wanted to say that I have this case, and I would not buy it again.

It:

a) doesn't fit properly

b) is not attractive

c) doesn't seem like it would do much good in terms of protection
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FLNexus:
b) why would you order it then?

c) you knew this when you ordered as well :confused:

not trying to single you out man, but I've seen that a lot in this thread and other cases threads and I'm confused. I don't understand how people complain about stuff they already knew about. like the appearance, it looks exactly as it did on the product description page. and then people complaining about it not offering much protection, it's called a "slim" case for a reason lol

/rant
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
A million times this.

The case is exactly what it claims to be other than the fitment issue which is EASILY fixed.

For $10 shipped why are people such babies? You can't even buy a slice of pizza for that these days with a soda. Yet they expect a custom-fitted case for a device that has only been on the market for a month (much of that time NOBODY could get one.

For chrissakes -do you want these guys to go out of business?

I'm not sending mine back or asking for another one. Ever wonder why stuff costs so much these days? Because of babies who insist they get stuff for free. Who do you think PAYS for all those extra cases these guys are sending out to crybabies? Future customers. Prices go up. TANSTAAFL
[Nexus 4 Accessories] SwayART:
I for one LOVE this case! great case for a great price. have the loose issue on the left side, but its not a big deal! awesome case!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] benderunit9000:
How much do you think this case actually costs the company to make? Even sending replacements out, they still will make a hefty profit.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mackster248:
The case itself isn't expensive, but the molding they had to custom make for each device they support is what's very expensive.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
Shipping alone probably costs near to $2.50 for a 3oz first class package/envelope. Multiply that by 2 for the second case. Then wareshouse folks don't work for free the first time, much less the second time as well as the customer-service guy who is taking the whiny email of someone who wants another case even though the first one is perfectly good other than needing to be bent inwards a little on the sides.

Add in the nice recycled box (times two) and two ziplock bags and the labor to put all the packaging together. I daresay the cases probably don't cost but a few cents each to actually make once the molds are set up and everything -it's the packaging and shipping costs (both labor and materials) that are involved. Also Amazon gets a great big cut too. That can be as high as 15% for some electronics sellers.

I very much doubt that Rearth Ringke is making a "hefty profit" even the first time they sold this case for $10, much less sending a second one out for free. These guys are not Walmart nor do they have those types of resources or economies of scale. Small scale stuff like this is not super efficient.

When people are *****ing because these cases are $20 in a few months you can all ask yourselves how it got to be that way.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] @rbiter:
The ones that are so slippery they slide out of your hand or on uneven surface too easily? Yeah I think I'll pass on the feathers especially since they cost more. The ringke slim is not too shabby if you don't want to bulk up your and too scared to go streaking with your phone.

I voided my warranty.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] M0D3RNAFR0:
Heating Up?

Anyone's N4 getting a little hot with this case on? Mine got hot while streaming music for 2hrs.....
[Nexus 4 Accessories] benderunit9000:
They don't have to send it out and fancy box as it will be a customer service/courtesy type order.

As far as I know no one was specifically asking for first class mail. So, they could send the replacement via pre-sorted bulk rate if they really wanted to.

First class is practically the same thing anyways.

Even at $9.99 I should be able to get the product without any defects.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] M0D3RNAFR0:
Losing Service?

Anyone else lose some bars of service when they put the case on?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Toadily:
So I removed the case to put on my new protector from BSE with the proximity sensor cutout and saw that were two long lines down the middle of my back protector where the ringke case is melded together. Hopefully the protector will form back to normal in time. I would definitely not recommend this to anyone with a back protector.

Hopefully my Diztronic case arrives soon before it destroys my back protector :(
[Nexus 4 Accessories] formicae:
You do realise the only purpose of a protector is to take damage instead of your phone? So it works. Maybe you need a protector for your protector. But then how will you protect that one? PROTECTORS x INFINITY.

Anyway, BSEs often just squish back into shape after a while.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] @rbiter:
Trojaaaan maaaaaaan.

I voided my warranty.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] uzu.cat:
hey guys, I've got a question for those who already got it: does nfc still works when using this case?

thanks!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] xl DIGITAL lx:
Still works

Sent from my Nexus ⁴
[Nexus 4 Accessories] benderunit9000:
Yes, it works fine.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sideswipe14:
nfc works.. so does that mean wireless charging still works??
[Nexus 4 Accessories] facetubespam:
Yes. Unless your case is made out of concrete and is 50 feet thick, it will work.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sideswipe14:
DAMMIT why didn't i get the 49' one!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Toadily:
So what you're saying is that it's ok that a case has a ****ty design just because I have something protecting my phone from it?

Wtf kinda stupid justification is that?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] @rbiter:
Better than no protection. I always thought phones were tools and not fashion accessories.

I voided my warranty.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] formicae:
Fair enough, let me change tack, then. I'd argue that it's the BSE that's a poor design if it gets dented by a flimsy plastic seam. Your thumbnail will also dent it, so you'd better swear off thumbnails, too.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] llblwskydrgn:
Just got my case today. Personally, I love it and I think it looks pretty sleek. Cut outs are very accurate, and I just had to bend it a little and it fits perfectly. Worlds better than that ugly S-Line curve that I got from Kay's.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mackster248:
The case indents on my Xtreme Guardz too. But.... Isn't that the point? I put the protector on the back plate so that it doesn't get scratched from debris or from the case itself. The case covers it so it's not like it'll bug me... Plus they were cheap so I can always get more if it ever rips through it (which it probably never will)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] :
Using a back protector and case seems redundant to me...had a casemate on my S2 and it made my phone really bulky, this case really made sense to me, for those who complain about it being too thin, its not an Otterbox, you knew what you buying, just like I can't complain about the N4 camera cause I'm aware of its drawbacks before buying
[Nexus 4 Accessories] facetubespam:
Double the protection, double the pleasure (not always true in other aspects of life though).
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
I still have the shipping film on the back of my N4 under the Rearth case.

Why not have a thin film on the back? It's possible that fine silica (sand) grit could get behind the case and if the hard case moves in the slightest bit over the glass back it could dull the glossy finish like rubbing with any fine grit would do.

Some might think that a film on the back of the handset AND a hard case is redundant but that is because the two different items are doing two different jobs that neither can do alone/themselves.

A >0.25mm film under the hard case isn't going to add any bulk and, if anything, will simply serve to "tighten up" a case that has already gained a reputation of being too loose anyhow.

I don't see why this is such a hard concept to grasp.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
Any word on rearth doing exchanges for customers who got the case before the revised verson? Been trying to contact them via email but nothing as of yet. (XDA search down)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] :
It's okay to talk to people over the phone as well :good:

I just called them. They let me keep the old case and are sending a new one out.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] triStateMindgate:
------------- Begin message -------------

HI,

I'm really sorry to hear that this had happen. We are working on a revised case for the Nexus 4 and it will be available Dec. 11.

Would you like to receive a replacement case instead of the return?

Also, you can try to bend the case into place. When you look at your case before you put it on your phone, you'll see that the side with the volume rocker is bowed out a little bit. If you use a little muscle and bend it back to straight, it will fit great.

If you can confirm the option i can place you on our log for a replacement.

Regards

Charlie
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
Yes I would like a replacement, as returning the case would definitely be an hassle since it is such at a low price. I do not have my Nexus 4 at the moment, I ordered on Nov 27th and it got shipped via UPS according to Google today at 4 AM so I should be expecting it either tomorrow or Friday. I will PM you with more details for privacy purposes?

Thanks :)

I would do the same but some people don't have the time to make phone calls during the mornings. I had a good experience with Rearth in the past in email support so I figured it would be the same this time around.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] benderunit9000:
The phone call is fastest; emails just as good but might take a little longer