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[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Seems that many users are getting their skins today. The how to apply video is not yet complete, but here is the script. USE YOUR IMAGINATION, THE REAL VID IS GONNA BE EPIC!!!

Nexus 5

1.	If you just got your dbrand Nexus 5 skin, relax… This is going to be easy.

2.	First, wipe your device free of dust and fingerprints. For optimal results, ensure you are under bright lighting.

3.	Note that your dbrand skin comes with six pieces: front, back, lens, and three frame pieces. You will also require a hairdryer for this installation, so pause the video now and go grab one.

4.	Welcome back : )

5.	***this part is about the front skin, skipping it for the XDA ctrl c+v

6.	Next, let’s install the back piece. Hold the skin as shown.

7.	Align by fitting the skin snugly around the camera.

8.	Pivot until you see the “nexus” lettering shine through flawlessly.

9.	Do not lower the skin until you are fully satisfied with the positioning.

10.	After lowering the skin, ensure the inside of the “e” in the correct position.

11.	You may now apply pressure around all the “nexus” lettering, as well as the four edges.

12.	Next, grab your hairdryer. Heat up any corner of the skin for 5-10s.

13.	Once you’ve heated the first corner, apply firm pressure with your thumb to that corner, and heat up the next one, as demonstrated. Continue until all four corners are wrapped around the corners.

14.	The lens skin is installed as shown, make sure to maintain orientation during installation.

15.	Next, let’s install the frame pieces.

16.	Your Nexus 5 skin comes with three frame pieces: universal, black device, and white device.

17.	The piece for black devices is in the middle.

18.	Begin with the universal piece. Fit it around the power cutout, then wrap around the edges without stretching.

19.	Take the piece unique to your device and align it around the volume up/down cutouts. Continue to wrap around the edges.

20.	Done! If you have any questions, you know how to reach us. (whooshwhooshwoooooshepicfckinouttro)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] timothyung:
Wow, so black and white REALLY have difference in size...

It's epic, dbrand. This is the very proof of your extreme precision.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
+1 thank you, Sir. No other companies are doing the unique pieces, which explains the universally unappealing offering of pill-shaped speaker cutouts. I'll be in and out today while responding to hundreds of emails, but post up if you have any comments/questions about your order.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bleuiko:
Please post photos! =)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] formicae:
Ahh, I was wondering why I had two left-side pieces. Didn't look at them closely enough to spot the difference.

Thanks, I'll slap mine on after work if I have time.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nickotine18:
Ordered on the 4th. Still haven't received mine yet. I'm in California though but still, shipping takes too long.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
It likely feels that way due to the pre-order time frame, combined with Friday shipping, Monday postal holiday, and next thing you know the item hasn't even really "left" until the Tuesday. Sorry about the wait, rest assured it'll be worth it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Stay Frosty:
What does the hair dryer actually do? Is it absolutely necessary for applying the skin?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Itswagz:
Will make it so that it doesn't peel off from daily use. So unless you want your skin not to get wrecked.... I would say its necessary lol
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Adam.B.Jonsson:
I'll get mine on monday and will post a Youtube tutorial on application a after that a short review, keep updated! :)

htt}p://ww}w.you}tube.}com/channel/UCtJHNW_2cqgKspnC_S5T5hw

Delete all the } to get to the link.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] smirkis:
it "forms" the edges with heat to handle the bend/curve of the corners. so if you want a pro fit, use a dryer. if you want a corner fold, then do it dry. :cowboy:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _ekceZ_:
hi,

received my skin today in germany :D

thanks 4 all @ dbrand inc.

greetz

btw: nice poststamps !!!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nimrodity:
When did you order how long did you to wait?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _ekceZ_:
Order Number: 642XX

Date Ordered: Wednesday 06 November, 2013

:cowboy:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] timothyung:
Can you please post pictures of your dbrand skin, doesn't matter whether it is applied or not:D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nimrodity:
+1
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _ekceZ_:
ok ...

it was my first try, hope i did it right ....

.... and i slap it on the nexus !

(thanks for "the video") :p

here we go !

edit:

with spigen hybrid case
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DoubleIk:
Just received mine (I'm from France). I just ordered the back skin.

I got to say I'm very pleased with quality. The touch feels good and the look also.

Also it's very easy to apply.

Here are some pictures (sorry for the quality, i've used my old nexus 4 to take pictures...). Can't post direct link as i got less than 10 posts...

Cheers!!!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spicydicy:
Wow. I'm shocked. I am two provinces over from dbrand, and ordered the same time as you, and still haven't received mine.

That's crazy.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bleuiko:
Anyone have pic of the frame skin?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dk206:
Can you take a good HD video for us all please? How does the back skin meet up with the side frames? Would like some more pictures of you cant get us a video.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] stacio88:
[MENTION=5091753]dbrandSkins[/MENTION] do you have a matte finish in black or true color in black? I had the black leather and mahogany on my n4 but I really just want to keep my n5 black this time.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _ekceZ_:
"complaining on a high comfort level"

back again,

after reviewed my skin ... i must say ... i am not 100% happy

(ok ok - it's 99% - but i expected more from dbrand skins)

my dbrand skin fits very precise, but (mine) is not "meticulous" as i a expected (the outlines from the nexus brand)

:crying:

i know/hope .... i complain on a high comfort level

(i think my complains, reasoned from my german exactness :eek:)

please take a look on it(die scheisse)

PS: sorry for my english, i hope u understand what i mean
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Itswagz:
I really hope you're joking right about now...

Edit: Half the spots in that picture there is nothing wrong. And the u bit is all that I can see and that's zoomed in at 500x

Are you the type of person that goes to McDonalds and complains if 1 lettuce is out of the burger? >.> just saying... Not every device is practically the same and every application from the people will always be different...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] AHomelessGuy:
I see 1 small defect and I just think the material wasnt cut right (robot error or your error cant tell) but to say you're unhappy is ...kinda stretching it lol, I mean when are you going to be looking at your device at 1 cm away?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Itswagz:
Just saying but I think you're quoting the wrong thing :P
[Nexus 5 Accessories] scottdouglasdick:
Yes and they are absolutely amazing
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Looks wonderful with the Spigen!

Cheers!

Canada post can suck sometimes. Sorry, dicy. On the plus side, you may get it right in time for the video.

Matte black is on the way, Sir!

There are two reasons that the skin could appear this way. It's either miscut, or it's offset. Unless you're a creatorBot, you're not going to get a 100.00% flawless application. This is what is meant by 'offset'. It just physically isn't possible to get a 100.00% flawless application, as the machinery we use has slight tolerances between cutting sessions and materials. If you want the complex explanation courtesy of a creatorBot, click here.

He can always contact us if he's truly unhappy. We're not an evil corporate empire (yet) and eternally stand behind the quality of our product.

---------- Post added at 10:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:37 PM ----------

Uploading N5 howto vid on Tuesday.

Uploading 196 N5 photos on Thursday.

Purchase-ability for front N5 pieces Tuesday.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Fembot u guise no make skins for G2?:(

I found them for my motox and bought 2 but then I sold my motox and the skins are still in the mail lol. My n5 skins should be here Monday I hope :D

>^·^< Sent From Meow LG G2
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spicydicy:
Thanks for the quick reply! I'm not blaming you guys at all, I've come to expect it from Canada Post.

Can't wait to see the ones I ordered, and bet I'll be getting a white and black matte when available.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nexicon:
Hey Jeff. I'm in the same boat. Unfortunately I asked them before and they said they won't due to the polycarbonate back.it doesn't stick well. So envious of nexus 5 users. :(
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zenfinity:
custom skin

Hi Fembot,

How do I put in a request for a custom skin? Are there any specific requirements? Also would it be possible to ask for a preview (like your site) of my custom request before I actually buy it? I am happy to pay for the labour cost involved beforehand, if I decide to back out after seeing the preview.

Thanks
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Unfortunately we're not taking custom requests at this time :( Demand for our standard skins has grown exponentially and we're fully booked focusing on ways to maintain expansion. We'll make sure to let everyone know once our customs department is taking requests again.

with all that being said, we can always find the time for the right price. min of $100, so make sure it's an exquisite request.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zenfinity:
No worries. thanks for the quick reply
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Sweerts:
I ordered already, but forgot to mention the coupon. Order #66179

Excuse me.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] anirudh412:
Just got my N5. Its good to see all the old guys (and gals) from the N4 forums in here.

Now, which skin should I start off with.... Hmmmm...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
XDA!!!!!

Need your input. Two options here, will post pics of both options once creatorBots have produced something they're willing to expose. Both options include camera, flash, and "nexus" cutouts. Both options will include a concise how to apply tutorial video.

1. A skin that achieves full coverage on the back of the N5 [ends about 1-2mm short of edge to prevent peeling/lint accumulation]. This option requires that you use a hairdryer to heat up the four corners during installation. Any other installation method will result in extremely limited adhesion around the corners.

2. A skin that ends an extra 6mm (1/4in*) from the edge and has no potential for peeling at the corners.

Let us know the moment you see this msg. If you don't have an account, SIGN UP JUST TO ANSWER THE QUESTION**!!!!!

*0.23622in

**thank you
[Nexus 5 Accessories] eep02b:
I would like it to go as close to the edges as possible, but if it looks like the 2012 nexus 7, I'd rather it be short than have corners like that.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] warfareonly:
[MENTION=5091753]dbrandSkins[/MENTION] Full coverage if possible !
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ritzxda:
Option 1! :)

As much coverage as possible without the risk of peeling too easily.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] got_killed:
Definitely option one. Gotta have full coverage!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Seeing a pretty unanimous trend here. We agree with [MENTION=297528]eep02b[/MENTION]... nobody here wants to offer those corners on the N5.

Are you guys sure you don't have any issues with the hassle of finding a hair-dryer and using it for ~6 seconds on each corner? I'll post a full-coverage pic in about 20 minutes.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] got_killed:
Wouldn't mind that at all. Just let potential buyers know that it's a necessity. But, they'll appreciate the full coverage rather than an exposed corner.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] 1lazysheep:
option 1 - close to the edge as possible. i'm a professional skin/screen protector applier. i got this.

also, can a brother get a promo code for the nexus 5 skin? :fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Once pricing is determined, we'll offer a limited-time XDA coupon on the N5. Last year we made one for the N4 XDA community and it got utilized by non-XDA members and coupon websites (over 15,000 uses until we turned it off).

Super excited for this sexus 5 skin!!!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] 1lazysheep:
awesome! :victory:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Nbsss:
First time getting a dbrand, which skin would go well with a black ringke fusion and black nexus 5 (case has a see-through back)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ritchea:
If it looks good in their pic, it's what you want. I have a "titanium" back with the Google bumper on my N4. It's more metallic looking than the pic I've linked to. I love that it has the logo cut out. I like the Spigen NeoHybrid in gold, but may go with their ultra hybrid and a dbrand back just because I like the NEXUS cut-out. The carbon fiber ones seemed really popular with N4 users.They are top-notch.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mattman83:
Not sure why everyone was picking on the red leather before...think it looks awesome :D

M.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spicydicy:
Do we have any photos of the prototype yet?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] warfareonly:
Patience, grasshopper...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Prog_Drummer:
Looks really nice!

Does anyone know if these will be available in the UK?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] warfareonly:
Company is based in Canada.....

I'm hoping they offer worldwide shipping :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bmdixon:
They offer shipping worldwide for $3, I have their Nexus 4 & 7 skins and I'm in UK. Don't accept any imitations, just wait for them to release these. I guarantee they'll be awesome! :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ritchea:
+1
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Khaiyan:
Can someone explain what's meant by this? Wouldn't an anti glare screen protector for the front be just one piece? :s
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Yea I can see that I guess. I wish the G2 had the stift touch like my black N5.

>^·^< Sent From Meow LG G2
[Nexus 5 Accessories] chrisjcks:
I'm waiting for more pics before I decide.

I don't like how the back pieces don't go right to the edge.

They did on the N4, so its a shame to see images being posted were they don't on the N5.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nimrodity:
Personally I think the soft touch is extremely slippery and I can't wait to fix that with a skin
[Nexus 5 Accessories] gavin-phelan:
Cant wait for matte black is there an eta
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _ekceZ_:
Case closed !

:eek:

if i notice a defect (for me is it so) .... i notice it always .... sorry, it doesnt matter, which distance or which angle i look ... you can see it!

(please, tell me nothing form the horse)

:silly:

...

:angel:

i would appreciate it, i'll get by email.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kpjimmy:
That's exactly the color dbrand I am getting (until they accept custom orders again). My only difference is that my spigen is grey :).Thanks for the nice pics! I'll post mine when I get them.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] naveen94:
Has anyone tried out the gold one yet? Would love to get a mini review on it
[Nexus 5 Accessories] oupavoc:
ordered a few backs! will see how they look :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Itswagz:
will be ordering hydrib ultra case soon off ebay cause its on special right now...

Havent recieved my Mahogany frame and back for n5 yet but will be posting pictures soon.

Mahogany Frame and back + Mahogany Back with Spigen Hybrid Ultra.

Pictures will be on a white n5 :D:D:D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] can6rxw:
Ordered mine today. White Carbon. I cannot wait to see what I get. :) I never put notes in....will the "NEXUS" be cutout or black text?

When I'm out and about, I stop at the phone sales booths to show off my dbrand skin on my phone whenever I go by. The sales guys/girls always are amazed how nice they are. Love dbrand!!! :good:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Adam.B.Jonsson:
I got my skins today, but still no nexus :( Check out the video!

ht§tp://ww§w.you§tube.co§m/watch?v=KTS4-NmkQvE&feature=youtu.be

Delete the §

Feel free to ask me
[Nexus 5 Accessories] linulli:
Hey, received mine today :good:

I did not managed to attach it perfectly (I am not very good at this kind of things and this is my first skin ever), but it fits good enough for me. The corner with the speaker was the biggest problem for me...

Sadly the "u" of nexus is broken. I think this happend during the installation, but I am not sure. :(

Thank you dbrand for this nice skin...

€dit: ohh and the SUPERMAN post stamp made my day!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Sweerts:
Got my skins today!! Within a week.

Here is my white Nexus5 with white carbon skin. I like it!! And it makes the back less slippery.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] can6rxw:
How are the corners? Any sticking up? Did you put the sides on?

Looks amazing by the way. I'm still up in the air whether I want to put the small piece on the camera or not. I don't mind the look of it right now....
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nimrodity:
I just got mine after one week, so fast delievery, sweet.

This is black titanium, a video review will follow soon as well.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] shawnaye:
you prefer the black titanium feel compared to the soft touch n5?

Was thinking of getting the leather one, but didn't think anything would beat the soft touch feeling.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Sweerts:
No sticking up at all.

I like the way the sides are designed originally, combined with the white back. I only wanted to give the back more structure and cover the LG-logo. Don't like the large black rim around the lens, so I'm glad to be able to cover it now.

DBrand gives me the possibility to personalize my N5, and make it less vulnarable at the same time. In my opinion it is a bit silly to want an as flat as possible device and than put it in a cover that makes it thick (and ugly IMO). I am satisfied with a screenprotector and a skin.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nimrodity:
I can´t tell for sure. I just wanted more grip than i had with the slippery soft touch and black titanium was supposed to be the one of the skins with more grip. What I don´t really like so far a the sharp edges of the vynil and the ends. Sure that´s not the skins fault but the fact there is nothing standing above like on the N4 but still. I have to get used to it until I can decide anything. Maybe I will aslo try my black carbon I also got. That´s why I didn´t apply the sides yet. Carbon feels a bit slippery too though, maybe I should have gotten for leather as well, not sure
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kraven001:
Patiently waiting for mine (hopefully the post office didn't mess things up). Owned a Black Carbon for my N4 before, went with Black Titanium this time (saw some pictures and looks incredibly well).

Kinda regret I didn't get the Yellow or Orange one, that would be different on my black N5, but that will happen soon most likely (after I get "bored" of the Black Titanium).
[Nexus 5 Accessories] BodegaBay:
Very Nice. Too bad they don't have an option for a black Nexus printed on the back of the white carbon.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Sweerts:
Take your edding marker and be creative ;)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] BodegaBay:
You know I was thinking of doing something similar like spray paint matte black to that area but that would ruin the resale value. Now that I think of it, I wonder if there's something I can use to run out three paint later on....
[Nexus 5 Accessories] x4sper:
Spray it with plasti dip it will peal right off when u need too
[Nexus 5 Accessories] BodegaBay:
Never thought about that! Thx for the tip!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Azmuh:
Just got my Yellow Skin and all i can say it looks amazing!!!!,

bu there are some problems, one is that it doesn't have a slim card cutout, if when i got aboard i might have to take it off the side and put the sim in

another is that the sides don't fit together correctly, there were 2 pieces for the sides, one side of the 2 overlap each other while the other don't touch
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Adam.B.Jonsson:
Read the guide HEH!?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Itswagz:
2 of them are for the black n5 and 2 of them are for the white n5 you have to choose which one to put depending on the color of your nexus
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Azmuh:
tired both of them, both don't fully touch, but one is better then the other so i can live with it
[Nexus 5 Accessories] open1your1eyes0:
All hail the Nexus 5: Stormtrooper Edition. ;)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] psychoace:
Damn it looks like everybody got the white carbon one. I guess I better buy the gold one now so I wont be like everybody else. So don't buy gold everybody or else I will have to buy a third skin.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Got a dbrand envelope in the mail and I was so excited. So I opened it up ready to put one on my n5 and I open it to sadness. Its the two motox skins I ordered and I traded my motox for a G2. :(

Still (im)patiently waiting..... BTW I got the black leather and mahogany coming

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Nexus 5 Accessories] davwman:
My skins came today and man o man does the orange look insane on the black under the spigen clear case! I'll post pics when I can.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vietn95:
Mine came in today! Got the X cut out :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mjs2011:
Question for those who have em. You're do they fell when on the phone? Do they add discomfort?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nimrodity:
I'm not really a big fan of the rough edges. Hopefully I'll get used to it soon
[Nexus 5 Accessories] naveen94:
Anyone try gold?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vietn95:
I dont have the black model so idk. but it sure feels better than that glossy finish on the white model. Also on a side note, the skin on around the frame/bezel secures the buttons in so the buttons doesn't wobble as much.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jme715:
How did you get the "X" cutout? I don't see that option on their site...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Put it in the notes section when u check out that u want only the X

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Nexus 5 Accessories] x4sper:
The x looks very nice good job
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jme715:
Thank you!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Rhatfield25:
I'll post pics tomorrow :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Devers:
Guys! I ordered 2 skins... leather and carbon. Do they have cuts for NEXUS logo?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _ekceZ_:
(i think) the nexus logo is always cut out .... if u dont want it ....u must write it in the comments ... during the purchase!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Devers:
That's it! I want cut out for logo. Other people tell me that you need specify in order that you want this cuts out. Isn't it?

I'll receive it with cuts out? If i dont specify anything in order?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Itswagz:
Every single n5 skin WILL come with cutouts. If you don't want the cutout write in the special instruction box that you don't want the nexus cut out.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _ekceZ_:
finally i found it :p
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Bl4ze87:
As always dbrand have an astonishing speed!

Received just now in italy!

I love you (fembot obviously :D )
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Itswagz:
I love all the robots. Full homo ;) lol
[Nexus 5 Accessories] netsyd:
Anybody ordered the truecolor orange yet? Pictures?

I'm considering this color but really want to see what it looks like first.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ritchea:
And that's exactly why I have a crappy Rearth Fusion case on mine right now--the closet combination I could find to the N4 original google bumper with the dbrand titanium silver back. My N5 is going for the titanium gold which will definitely give some class to the hybrid case. Just waiting for the screen protectors to get done. Not in a hurry, dbrand.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] davwman:
Yes I have it. Its awesome with the spigen ultra. I'll take pics later
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Anarhia:
Just got my dbrand skin from Canada.

It looks good on Nexus but a had some issues with the installation. The corners just don't want to stay fit.

I used a hair dryer, at beginning it stays sticked but after a couple of minutes it pulls off... :(

P.S. sorry for bad quality foto, it was made with my old Galaxy S
[Nexus 5 Accessories] timothyung:
Did you hold down the skin after heating?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Anarhia:
yeah i did
[Nexus 5 Accessories] timothyung:
Strange then... try heating again for a longer time. If it still doesn't stick, ask dbrand for help.