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[Nexus 4 Accessories] dkotoric:
did they send an email in regards to sending a new one

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] triStateMindgate:
Just to clear this up, I don't work for Rearth, I just posted the exact response to answer your question that I received from the rep who emailed me back a day after I emailed them regarding getting a replacement myself...Sorry for the mix up.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
The case is really easy to tighten up if it is loose on the sides when it is squeezed (especially by the volume buttons.)

Just put the case on the phone and feel for wherever it is on the sides where it is loose.

Mine was loose on the entire left-hand side and also on the right-hand side by the power button.

Taking the case off and bending it wherever the sides moved fixed the problem -I had to take the case off a second time to adjust it a little more at the volume rocker opening with more inward bending. After the second attempt it was perfect everywhere around the sides and I can not feel any movement wherever I squeeze the case.

It has been a few days and it has not gotten loose again. As long as it doesn't loosen up I have no need of a replacement. This is a really good case and thank you for making it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] vpraveenis:
Got my case last week and got my phone yesterday. As suggested, i just bent in the case near the volume rocker and now it fits snugly. The case looks premium and does not add much bulk or weight to the phone. While it may not give protection for drops onto hard floors it is well suited for protection against day to day usage with minimal intrusion. Overall worth 10 bucks spent.

And the customer support was good and communicated that they will send over a free replacement. :good:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
For $10 this case is amazing. I think maybe someday I might want to get a bumper but for now, until bumper become available again, this case is pretty darn slick.

I'd definitely buy another Rearth case again in the future for any new phone I get. They make a great product and their customer service is willing to go not only the extra mile, but an extra 200 miles. You can't ask for any more than that.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Blinkenn:
Yep, I have one on my N4 now, same left side issue. Its working for now though until bumpers are available and/or the Incipio cases arrive (I love my old Incipio I had on my iPhone).
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
I've started using theirs since Nexus S (their Nexus S ones werent that good but its improved with Rearth Slim)

For people with defective cases, you can call them or email them (preferably call find the # on their site) and they'll send u a new replacement one for free and u keep the defective one. Or bend the part thats loose http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35065020&postcount=299
[Nexus 4 Accessories] joeski27:
I'm sorry, but I can't get past the fact that it leaves almost the entire top and bottom edges completely unprotected. I'll be rocking a TPU case inside a leather belt pouch until the REAL cases (Seidio) are released, and FYI they are currently under development:

http://www.seidioonline.com/seidio-LG-Nexus-4-s/8594.htm
[Nexus 4 Accessories] aichemist:
You think this case will work with the wireless chargers ?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] facetubespam:
YES.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] aichemist:
Also a question, which screen protector works with the Ringke. I don't want to spend like 20 bucks on xo skin until I figure out what I want. I was going to try the skinomi on amazon for like 6 bucks. Not sure if this case will push the screen protector and cause bubble. I want to wait a month or 2 before I read a few reviews on those glass stuff and see if i want to go to bumpers as well. Want to spend less first 2 months =).

thanks.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roxy:
I can't speak for wet application, but this case will work just fine with dry application screen protector(s). ( Steinheil, Clarivue, Rearth Ringbo, Etc )
[Nexus 4 Accessories] theremix:
How do you take the case off without applying too much muscle?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mackster248:
That's honestly the only downside of this case. So damn hard to take off lol.

I take it off my taking off the top left edge first. Then I take off the bottom left edge next and comes off. That's the easiest way I've found.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
However you try to take it off it's a really good idea to do it over a bed or other soft landing spot. When the case and phone finally do separate there is a lot of spring tension and the phone could jump out of your hands.

Taking the Rearth case off is a serious PITA. Once you have it on just leave it on unless you need to tighten up the sides by bending them inwards. I took my case off a couple of times to do this until I got them good and snug. It took a second try to get the area by the volume buttons tight. What a bother getting the case off!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Etihad:
Will there be a transparent version? I don't want to hide the back with its beatiful Nexus logo.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] gizmo2431:
I always use Incipio feather light cases. Can you compare this case to the feather light?

FYI, I contacted Incipio about availability in the future. They stated they will be making cases for the Nexus 4, but could not give any time frame.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] resynx:
aah I really wanna try this case but scared of the open top / bottom...don't know if I can resist, might just bite the bullet! xD
[Nexus 4 Accessories] biggiestuff:
This is exactly why i stopped using it. It's so painful trying to take it off, because everyone that sees my phone wants to see the back. I've basically retired the case already. just have it in a soft microfiber sunglass pouch for now until i find something.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
It's $10. Really, is that such a huge investment? It's like a large drink from Starbucks.

Also, I see the Poetic bumper case is only $6 shipped from Amazon but won't be back in stock until the end of the month. I bought one of those too. I might like it better than the Rearth one. I don't know. $6 is the price of a small drink at Starbucks.

We aren't talking big money here. I really don't know which case I like better until I TRY them both.

I do know one thing. Spending nearly $30 for the LG bumper case through the Play store after shipping and tax is total BS. I could buy one of almost every other case on the market for that price. It ain't gonna happen. $30 for a bumper case is ridiculous. And it is not even in stock!

At those rates I can only imagine how much the charging Orb is going to cost. Probably more than the phone. And it won't be for sale until sometime before christmas NEXT year.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] resynx:
I'm not caring if it's $10 or if it was even $20, it's not about the money it's about the use really. Anyways... as I said I'm going to bite the bullet and am about to order it right now. :cyclops:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
The only downside I can see to owning this case is that it doesn't lend itself to being taken off very easily to be switched out to another case. Buying it just to try it out isn't a big deal on the price. It's a big deal because it is such a PITA to put on and take back off.

Seriously, it took me 2 tries to get the sides tight so that they didn't move and creak at the buttons. I was worried that it wouldn't work the second time and positively dreaded the thought of having to take it off the third time.

Swapping cases on a regular basis would suck. I'm actually dreading trying out the Poetic case when it comes just because it'll be so hard to take the Rearth off. It's really the only drawback (other than not having a lot of protection from falls -but you'll have that with a slim case. And not being able to see the back.)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] haas599:
The open top is why I bought this case. With the official bumper, none of my headphones would fully connect because the jack was being blocked by the top of the bumper.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] biggiestuff:
Plus the matte black just picks up oils like crazy!!!. I guess i should put the fries down :P
[Nexus 4 Accessories] uberNoobZA:
Been looking for a 'minimalistic' case and this is definitely it. ordered a Matt Grey one on eBay UK and it costs £12.01 GBP with standard international shipping.

This case will server me nicely until the official bumper is available again.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] resynx:
well as long as it doesn't scratch the phone when taking it off xD
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
I found that after a few days the matte case gets saturated with oils and with a few micro-fiber cloth polishings really settles down with the fingerprints and picking up more oil.

It's worth it to be not slippery like the glossy plastic is.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] donutman:
Wish there was a clear version of the case.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] biggiestuff:
i stopped using it because every time i took it off I felt i was going to scratch it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] csdibiase@gmail.com:
This is the kind of case I would not be inclined to take off. I've used an Incipio Feather on my iPhone 4S since I got it (my work phone) and only taken it off once or twice to show people why I have it in the first place.

I just ordered a navy blue one, since this seems exactly like the type of case I want for my new shinny Nexus 4 (personal phone). We'll see how this and the holster I ordered off Amazon play together though. I want the matte feel ,but having a holster for my phone is non-negotiable.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
I just took mine off again to help with putting on the Spigen screen protector that just came. I found that if you pop the bottom left corner out, then move to the top left side, and then back down the bottom left side it comes right out. Not as big a deal as the first few times where I really fought it.

Hopefully it won't be loose again. I think I might put a little bit of extra bend back in just in case.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DroidRC1:
Anybody case ship yet? Mine did yesterday from Texas
[Nexus 4 Accessories] aichemist:
Mine shipped too, but no nexus until google decides to ship out Canada round 2

---------- Post added at 05:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:06 PM ----------

How is the spigen screen protector? Initial thoughts ?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
You are eligible for a free replacement from rearth just contact them via phone or email and they will send out the revised version of the case free of charge and you get to keep the defective case
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
I'm not that impressed. Frankly, other than the fact that the shipping film had those +/- buttons and the on/off button printed on the front I sort of liked it. It was a LOT slicker than the Spigen -but not oleophobic. It was also starting to disintegrate. Tiny little holes were forming in it like it was just dissolving. Maybe it is supposed to decompose or something?

I'll see in a few more days what I think of the Spigen. I might just rip it off and go naked. I don't like the drag. Maybe it is just that I have really oily fingers and the oleophobic surface fights that? Dunno.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] biggiestuff:
what does the revised version fix?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roxy:
Well, it was slightly flimsy near the volume rocker.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
You don't have to spend 7 seconds before you put the phone on the first time bending the left side of the case inwards to tighten it up. Apparently this is just too hard for some people
[Nexus 4 Accessories] csdibiase@gmail.com:
I can't fault people for wanting something that fits tightly with out modification. Of course at a forum like this modification is kinda the name of the game :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
I wouldn't call bending a sprung member a little bit to increase tension a "modification" as much as I would call it an "adjustment."
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Y4M1:
Otterbox case

There is a petition for Otterbox to make cases for the Nexus 4.

http://www.change.org/petitions/otterbox-create-cases-for-the-lg-manufactured-google-nexus-4-2

Please sign if you are so inclined, and even if you are not.

// Also, you can go to their FB page and Tweet them.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] viernie:
Received the replacement (revised version) today and the fit problem near the volume is gone. I don't see any other issue, it fits perfect all around, but it is still hard to remove the case.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
I would laugh if the way they"fixed" the problem was to hire a bunch of guys to "adjust" the stock they had by squeezing the left side inward...

Rearth sent me a note saying that they appreciate folks writing Amazon reviews I sent them back a note saying I was holding off writing one until I was sure my "adjustment" stayed adjusted and didn't get loose again. I got back a note saying they were sending me another case. Gesh. I didn't ask for one...yet.

Just in case I get another N4 for a "spare" I'll have another case to throw on it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DroidRC1:
Mine just came in..its the revised one it fits perfect!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
Still waiting on mines. Been shipped out from Texas as of yesterday
[Nexus 4 Accessories] NYConex:
Just got my white one in the mail. my initial impressions are that the case is awesome! super slim and fits VERY tight. so tight its actually pretty hard to take off. I have an sgp screen protector (which i love) and a bse on the rear. fits perfect.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dispatch:
I gotta say, and maybe it's just your pictures, but it looks nicer and sleeker than the OEM bumper! Referring mostly to the sides, since obviously this one protects your phone's backside as whereas the bumper doesn't.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] damengual:
I Bought the Ringke Case straight after release, was really happy with it, pretty decent quality, a slicks smooth look (i had matte black) and I even had two people compliment on the case in less than a week.

Just received my OEM Bumper today and although it's a bit larger than the Ringke, I do like seeing both sides of my phone, also the fit and overall quality is better, specifically it feels more expensive in my hand.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] stretched:
I thought they were still a pre order item. Been waiting for it to release. Does it hold on pretty well? I looks like I could use the full size xoskin without it picking at the edge since that's the only protector that goes edge to edge.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] NYConex:
ive had the bumper since ive had my phone and ive never been a fan of it. its really wide. i like this case a lot. it slim and has pretty good grip. i ordered the diztronic rubberized slim case just in case this was a dud. i can compare them when it comes in.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jvanlew:
I have the white one and the black one. I had to perform a little "adjustment" to both but now they both fit great.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] circuithero:
Got the revised one today. No discernible differences between the original and the revised one but the fit is spot on now.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] androidtoy09:
Same here. Ordered on Dec.10th tracking says its still in Texas. Funny thing is i ordered Skinomi skin on Dec 11 and already got it today :D

I'm kinda anxious to try on the case. It looks so nice from the pictures
[Nexus 4 Accessories] resynx:
Can't wait to get mine on Tuesday. My Diztronic TPU scratches up the chrome finish so much....
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jnewman1991:
Ordered mine and had it shipped to my house since I'll be leaving school for the holidays soon. It ended up getting delivered early so I won't be able to use it until Saturday.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tarroyo:
droid-life reviewed this case, said they had some issues wth it and that a it was being re-released

http://www.droid-life.com/2012/12/0...lim-case-for-nexus-4-in-black-white-and-grey/

I'm curious if they fixed the problems.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roxy:
If you take a look at the previous page, several people confirmed that the revised version fits perfectly.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] viraj071:
Is this the best case to protect the back glass from cracking ?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] resynx:
Until the Ballistic case comes out, I'd say a TPU for the most protection as of right now.

Edit: Actually this as of right now, but it's super ugly o_0

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2010416

Except that it seems no one has received this case yet.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] viraj071:
Considering protection as well as looks, which seems the best right now ?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] :
Got the revised case today. Must have been bad luck, as this one I'd worse than the last. Sending this and the screen protectors back for a refund.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] resynx:
Then I'd recommend the Diztronic TPU.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Hero_Guy:
It anybody doesn't want their old defective one, I'd be willing to take them off your hands please :)

Pm me
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Zivman3:
I received my replacement case today and it is better than the original one, but it still creaks and pops in and out of place around the volume rocker.

I am dissapointed in the replacement and have sent off an email to rearth about getting a refund.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kevyli85:
Got my revised case and it fits perfectly. No complaints at all. Love the slim sleek protection
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbolot1:
Got my new one and its perfect...great customer service!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DarksideEE7:
Got mine and it fits just as poorly as the first one.:mad:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
Got mine today too.

Haven't tried it.

I don't care if it fits like the first one. It took all of 17 seconds to adjust the side tension so it fit perfectly. The next time I have my old case on I'll try it out, spend 17 seconds adjusting it to be perfect like the old one is now it if it isn't just right, then put it back into the NIB packaging. I might sell it down the road.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mackster248:
Got mine today. Fits like a glove! Thanks Rearthe.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] alias_j:
I have the black one, but after seeing your pics, I just ordered the white one :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] rossbeck:
Got my navy one today and it fits and looks amazing. LOVE this case. I'm selling my bumper while the price is still ridiculously bloated.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] :
Got an email from them. Was sent a bad version. Was tired of dealing with it so requested a refund.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Gja88:
Anyone got pics of the navy one by any chance?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Nayners:
Same here. I'm really disappointed. I want to love this case.. The silver lining here is their customer service. I'm sure I'll be taken care of.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mackster248:
Even bending your sides doesn't fix the issue?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] intern:
Got a white revised one today. I love it. It feels very solid, nice in the hand and doesn't add bulk. Also love the way the sides aren't raised, so you can still swipe just as easily as before. Excellent case for the price. Tried a friends bumper today and I'm glad I went with this instead
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dcarpenter85:
Received my matte black revised version today and absolutely love it. Best 9.99 I have ever spent on a phone accessory. It is both sleek and slim, looks fantastic on the phone and feels great in the hand. If you are on the fence, buy it. You will not regret it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] killi:
I agree 100%. Got mine yesterday.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jakirkla:
Got my replacement yesterday. It fits perfectly now with no creaking or movement at all. Unfortunately, I received my official Bumper case in the interim and love it more. Won't be getting much use from the Ringke Slim.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
I have a poetic bumper case on order but it seems it isn't shipping until the end of the year. I'd love for it to be even better than the Rearth. If I do end up liking the Poetic bumper I'll need to purchase a better rear glass protector than the shipping film that I'm using now under the SLIM case from Rearth.

I wish I knew someone with an official LG bumper to compare with the Poetic version when it gets here -but I'm not going to pay $28 with tax and shipping to try one out. That's ridiculous pricing. The Poetic was $5 shipped -about 1/6th the price of the one from LG in the the play store.

I hope that the Ringke SLIM Rearth cases go back up to $20+ on Amazon. I plan on selling my new replacement case which I'm keeping NIB as I really don't need two. I might not even need one if I like the Poetic bumper.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
Just received my free replacement from them as I had the defective case from the first batch. Case is QUITE nice, same thing as before but the left side isn't as loose and it locks the phone into place.

It also came with a 10% coupon code that I'm not sure is a one time use or what. So if anyone is interested in getting the 10% promo code, send me a PM and ill inbox you back the code. Won't save you much but $1, but whatever, savings is savings. Buy an app with the $1 or something ;)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] @rbiter:
No shame eh?

I voided my warranty.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
Well, actually i DID send the guys at Rearth an email saying that I did NOT need a replacement because it was an easy adjustment and I was only holding off writing an Amazon review (I'm a top 2500 Amazon reviewer so I do care about writing an accurate review and not getting negative votes) until I was sure it wouldn't loosen up again.

I thanked them for making a great product and complimented them on going the distance with customer satisfaction with sending anyone who asked a replacement.

They replied that they would give me a replacement anyhow. If they want to GIVE me a replacement even after I said I didn't need/want one what else am I supposed to do? Throw it away?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] @rbiter:
Lol. But then you said you hope the price goes up so you can sell it. And they didn't send me a replacement even after I said I was able to fix both my cases. even though they blew it, I'd rather them not take losses when unnecessary, much less profit off their mistakes. Charlie automatically gave me refund too even though I didn't ask for one, or a replacement, when I inquired about a revised screen protector. That alone made me automatically buy the revised screen protector. And I will be giving away my extra ones. Not hoping to profit off it.

I voided my warranty.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Locksmith81:
Just got my soft finish matte black and white one... no fitment issues.. very nice quality and feel. Only gripe is it leaves indentations on my back glass skin protector which my Diztronic didn't... Overall I'm satisfied
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dbdynsty25:
Yeah, I got my shipping notice as well, but it says delivery isn't until the 3-5th of December. So clearly they are just printing labels to go on the envelopes when the production run is complete. Don't get too excited guys/gals. :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] KiNG OMaR:
Well, it's an introductory offer.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Ashen Victor:
Right side profile view, on the bottom corner, it looks like there is.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roxy:
Guys - if you would like to save money on shipping, here's what I did.

I sent a ticket to their customer support: https://www.rearthusa.com/crm.asp?action=contactus

Ask them if they can manually bill you and use the ' free shipping ' code they're offering on their website.

Make sure to provide your shipping address and the color you want to expedite the process.

Their CSR will then send you a paypal invoice to your email address.

My total is $ 9.99 w/ free 2-3 business day shipping.

:)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FLNexus:
You post this after I ordered :banghead:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roxy:
Aw I'm sorry. Maybe you can send them a message saying you pre-ordered on amazon and would like your shipping re-imbursed due to the promotion on their website?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] J.a.M:
Isn't it already free? I got to checkout through amazon and got free shipping automatically. It even says YAY! FREE SHIPPING!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roxy:
Maybe if you ordered a certain number of items... but as far as I know, nope.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] crownua6:
Anybody know if this case has that grippy soft feel like the incipio feather cases?