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[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jaxidian:
I had these for my Nexus 4.

Questions:

1) They offer 3 in protection.

2) Most to all corners are exposed.

3) Marginal drop protection but don't depend on it.

So here's the deal. These skins will keep your phone from being scratched up for sure. They'll also make your phone less slippery (black N5 isn't bad but the white N5 is quite slippery, as was the N4) which means you're less likely to drop it. However, if you drop it, then the skins will mitigate some of the risk to what I like to refer to as "drop dings" in the parts that the skin covers but the skin does *not* fold over from the side to the front nor the side to the back so those corners are slightly exposed with no protection (and those are likely the parts that the phone will land on, as well).

With the Nexus 4 and its glass back, I felt the skins actually gave the glass quite a bit of protection. Not so much from a drop to the pavement but moreso from a drop to the carpet. Again, if it hits in a way that the skin isn't able to absorb some of the blow, well, it won't absorb some of the blow and won't help.

In the end, consider these skins cosmetic and offering heavy scratch protection but don't rely on the for drop protection. If you want/need that, then you need a case. No sticker (no matter how fancy they are) will offer you any kind of real drop protection.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] emerica243:
Anyone have any pics of the skins? I know of the red one and this white fiber one, https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1396875_267810770010332_2117365441_o.jpg. Im more interested in seeing the grey titanium and wood
[Nexus 5 Accessories] idbl_fanatic:
[MENTION=3353270]dbrand[/MENTION] Have you guys every thought about making mirror/chrome finish? I think it would look neat, especially for the camera cover, maybe on a black back.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] LosLakers:
Hi guys, Google Assistance has sent me a new Nexus 5 because of a NFC problem the old one has. So I have to buy a new dbrand skin. Anyone has photo of the Bamboo Skin?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vin4yak:
The online renders on dbrand site are pretty accurate.. You can watch this video and see for yourself though: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7iGZnnv5a8
[Nexus 5 Accessories] LosLakers:
I've seen the online renders, but you never know when the render is true or not :laugh:. Thanks for the video!!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] PsychDrummer:
Hey [MENTION=5091753]dbrandSkins[/MENTION] or anyone that can answer the question. I sent an a message early yesterday but didn't get an answer yet so I figure I try here. I have a back N5 skin and I wanted to order just a frame for it. I had no problem installing the back skin, as well as realigning it. However, when I received a skin for my pebble, because it was thin it started to tear when I tried to realign it. My question is to all of you, have you guys had trouble with realigning the frame skin? Does dbrand do something similar to screen protector brands where if your skin gets messed up they're able to send you a new one?

Slightly related question, is there a cutout for the sim card tray? The renders show that there is, but some pictures I saw don't have it. Thanks to all!

Also, I saw somewhere you can leave a comment or request on your order. Anyone know where it is? I couldn't find it.

Edit again: Anyone know if it's possible to get a lens skin with a frame order?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rollerdyke44:
There should me a comment section after you add the order to cart and make payment

And just put in comments that you want a different color lens.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] MasterGGM:
Can I haz coupon?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Cowboy_Henk:
There is no coupon function on the dbrand site
[Nexus 5 Accessories] MasterGGM:
Damn. Paying $30 for some stickers is out of my budget then.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dk206:
Yes I tried looking for a voucher code but no avail. [MENTION=3353270]dbrand[/MENTION] can you please confirm this?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vin4yak:
Yeah man.. There's no coupon system implemented on the updated site..
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dk206:
Thanks for the confirmation, thought it was due to me being on mobile. Well I'll look for other skins cus they are on sale with voucher codes now. I bought one at the end of last year for my n5 from dbrand. But for 15 pounds for some stickers....too expensive :(
[Nexus 5 Accessories] junkinmytrunk426:
maybe its just me, but i rather pay extra for a nicer fit/cut out than getting something wonky.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Cowboy_Henk:
Is the Dbrand robot still here? Haven't heard from him for a while.

I have received my black titanium back skin but they didn't include the red lens skin that I asked in the special instructions :(
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vin4yak:
It's best you contact them via their website..
[Nexus 5 Accessories] KLUVJ:
LOVING IT
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DanP47:
Any word on a clear lens protector? Really want one but the only one I can find is from Slickwraps and shipping is expensive!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] YoYoDawg:
Heres my dbrand skin at the moment ... Great quality i loveee itttt
[Nexus 5 Accessories] slickwraps:
DM me. I'll get you taken care of!

Weston
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spicydicy:
Gotta love trolling your competitions threads.

dbrand skins on nexus 5, nexus 7 and moto x all still going strong.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] PsychDrummer:
Right? hahaha. That's pretty low poaching people on a competitor's dedicated thread. Btw, [MENTION=4952853]DanP47[/MENTION] I wouldn't expect them to send you lens skins unless you bought the full body skin. I ordered a side skin just to see what the're like and because they were having a sale. I asked [MENTION=5582214]slickwraps[/MENTION] in the special instructions if they could please provide me with a red camera lens to match the side skin. I get the package, and for some strange reason my special instructions are on the OUTSIDE of the package. Still don't know why that was the case. Well, I get happy thinking that since my special instructions are even on the outside of the envelope (for everyone that handles the mail to see), then they must have included the lens protector I asked for. Nope. I open the envelope, and find the skin but the lens protector couldn't be found. However, how nice of them to include samples of other skin materials for me to try, yet they couldn't throw in a red lens? Also, the side skins' cutouts (for the sim, volume, power button) were barely cutout. I had to take my sim tray ejector and push the excess plastic out of the cutouts. I did appreciate that their shipping was fairly fast, but I don't think I will be ordering from them again. /endrant
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Cowboy_Henk:
Thanks Dbrand!

I just love my titanium skin. Sorry I cheated a little bit on you and installed a slickwraps colored x on it too :)

My setup: Nillkin tempered glass screenprotector + dbrand skin + Nexus 4 replica bumper for nexus 5

NO BULK! Love the feel!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ChickenNugget:
Huehuehuehue. Somehow the colored x seems familiar to me. Don't know why. Ahh. I sent it to you :p Great to see it a last time
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Cowboy_Henk:
Yeah I waited a long time for the bumper. Dbrand was fast though, 1 week from Canada to Belgium
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Is this what we're doing now?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] esegara:
No Luck!! I still have not received my order. Actually this is the 2nd shipment from you.

1st shipment: 5 Jun

2nd shipment: 5 Aug

Thanks anyway. :good:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Wbroshea:
So your upset that DanP47 was taken care of and would prefer slickwraps keep silent and let him go without all because it was in the "wrong" thread?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spicydicy:
The issue is a "professional" company releasing personal information of a previous customer, calling them a "troll" in numerous threads, then going into a direct competitors thread and trying to take their customers.

It's exactly the behaviour I would expect from them, however, it's not to be tolerated, and should not be an issue on xda.

The mods have dealt with the entire situation accordingly, and continue to do so.

Any other issues you can pm me.

And to be back on topic, [MENTION=3353270]dbrand[/MENTION], release some OnePlus skins and some Surface Pro skins!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Wbroshea:
You can try and re-frame the issues all you want. My only issue and consequently the only question I asked is based on the comment by DanP47 and the subsequent responses nothing more. So I ask again, would you prefer DanP47 go without all because the response was in the "wrong" thread. I assume your answer is yes based on your earlier comment and I find that kinda sad. Hopefully even dbrand would prefer a consumer be taken care of by someone if they can't help at the time.

Regardless I'm done, feel free to say as you will, I won't try the whole pm me if you have other issues trick to get the last word in. :cool:

PS. Can't be a potential customer of dbrand as they don't sell just clear lens covers. Unless of course waiting for release counts as being a potential customer. In that case I am a potential customer of Ford's flying cars.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] janjaapjuh:
Hi,

I'm done with my Google red case, because its just to heavy and bulky.

I want to order a Nexus 5 dbrand skin, but i cannot decide which color combination will look the best on my black Nexus 5!

Front - matte black

Frame - True Color orange

Back -True Color orange

OR

Front - matte black/matte white

Frame - Titanium

Back -True Color orange

OR

Front - matte black/matte white

Frame - Titanium

Back - Bamboo

Maybe you guys can help me out.. ;)

Thanks!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] davidsmash098:
Awesome Customer Service

I'm sure something like this has been posted a lot here already, but I just wanted to say that if you're on the fence on picking up anything from dbrand, go ahead and do it because their customer service is some of the best I've ever experienced, on par with Amazon.

I initially ordered a white matte back skin (awesome, btw), and after waiting for the suggested shipping period, still didn't receive. I contacted dbrand and they sent me a new one right away, which I received very promptly.

Moving forward to this week, I got the email for the new dbrand glass and, being in need of a new screen protector, decided to go ahead and order it with the free shipping. I sent them an email also explaining that the "e" had fallen out of my nexus skin, and seeing as how they had some specials on other skin combinations, I asked if they had any specials for the matte white. Well I just got an email today saying that they would be sending a free replacement skin along with my new glass.

I know none of this is groundbreaking or anything but I have been really impressed with their customer service every step of the way and would recommend dbrand without hesitation to anyone who is looking for skins for their phone and just wanted to share my experience. I will definitely be sticking with them for any future skins that I need.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Tone Deco:
Just want to let you know I really love my Titanium skin! Having it for about 3 months and it's still fitting like a charm. Also had loads of badass reactions by people. :cool::good:

Now of course I want to buy other ones to do a bit of mixing, but I want to inform first:

When I remove my current skin, what do you recommend to keep this at its best so it's usable again? (if possible)

Thanks!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] hammad99:
hey dbrand

My previous order was lost in transit and I never received it. After giving me a waiting period of 8 weeks, the bot i contacted finally gave the go-ahead for a re-shipment,

This time, I received the skin within 3-4 weeks.

I love the skin. Will apply it in a couple of days

Thank you guys!! great customer service

[MENTION=5434636]Tone Deco[/MENTION]

i guess the ideal would be to reapply it on the paper which it came with
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mertkan:
[MENTION=5091753]dbrandSkins[/MENTION]

guys i havent get my shippment mail.Can you help me? Order number is 147636
[Nexus 5 Accessories] aaron.bufc:
Anyone received their glass order yet?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] FirmShark:
I got mine on Friday. Not managed to fit it yet tho!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mrbubba999:
Are these still worth trying? I don't like having a case but want to protect from scratches.

Are there any discount codes?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] aaron.bufc:
Just try one. Used these on both my Nexus 4 and 5, couldn't recommend anything else over them. And plus, their new site is just lovely.

Now to install my glass :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] exb0:
Bought first set, cutouts didn't really match so I emailed them and they sent me a replacement

Installed the second set, cutouts were still a little jagged but i didn't care. All in all it was great. Customer service was amazing as well.

After about 2 months, the skin started tearing at where the speaker is (this is where I usually use my pinky to support the phone)

A few weeks later the back started to come off slowly as well.

Perhaps I got a bad batch or perhaps my usage is too rough. DBrand is amazing, but this experience made me really sad.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] xdviper:
Any coupons for anything so far? I really want to order a back and frame piece but can't justify paying $17 for both whereas slick wraps charges $17 for a whole kit.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] UgoBoss:
I've ordered 3 skins on Sunday 12th October and on this day, nothing arrived.. Is this normal ? I'm in France and it's order #150563.

Thanks by advance :)

Nexus 5 tapatalked
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Kolooor:
Hello, will there be any coupons in the near future?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] abovebeyondgal:
ordered dbrand glass , they say the shipping will be at 20.10 , nothing yet .

:confused::confused::confused::confused:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rollerdyke44:
site down as they/re launching something "epic" ... i wonder what that will be. I am guess nexus 6 skins
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mrbubba999:
Mine arrived the other day, I ordered a black brushed effect skin, but it's more like dark brown. The instructions need another section added to it..... Do not install over an existing screen protector!!

I'm not sure whether I'll keep it on, the edges are quite rough on your hands, I'm just waiting for a bumper case to arrive to see if that works well with it.

Might try the other brand and a different style next
[Nexus 5 Accessories] j3r3myp:
Did you get them ? I'm near Paris and I got nothing after 9 days.

Envoyé de mon Nexus 5 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Nexus 5 Accessories] KVV84:
Ordered my skin on Sunday the 23rd, got a shipment notification on the 25th and received it today (the Netherlands). :good:

Thanks Dbrand!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] oG Admire:
Just sent dbrand and email requesting a special custom skin. Hopefully they'll sell me one! ??
[Nexus 5 Accessories] AnandMuralidhar:
I don't know wher to find the checkbox to apply coupons!Anyone help!!!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rollerdyke44:
no coupons
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vanisleryan:
Just got my matte white front and back pieces. Thought I'd share. The front piece fits great, followed dbrand video instructions, I'd ad it was also easier if you have your notification light flashing to get it bang on first try. For the back piece I actually have it on black spigen ultra fit and it fits great. I did the same thing with a black carbon fiber skin on a red ultra fit.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rollerdyke44:
which screen protector are you using? the one that came with it or some other which covered the whole front (not just the screen as in the dbrands one)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vanisleryan:
Using the one that came from dbrand

..came with two actually, goes on very easily.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] amrzz:
What are the best skins for the white nexus 5?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mramonks:
Take a look here
[Nexus 5 Accessories] th3xeroeagle:
anybody wanna trade a never used red carbon fiber + white sides for nexus 5 vs a nexus 6 back only skin (i need a n6 skin :D)

im in Montreal
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Lordificated:
dbrand.! pure perfection!

i got an Orange dbrand skin!

had bought the whole set but put on the back only without camera patch! Main reason was my Nilkin Glass Protector! didnt wanna risk it!

Made my N5 look like a real bling!!! for almost two days i kept holding my phone in my hand and kept looking at the back side!!! pure awesomeness and perfection!!!

the edges are so perfectly cut... pasting was very easy (unlike my nilkin glass protector!).

I guess i should have gone for leather coated one or something... this one is a bit irritating/itchy to hold /slippery... I do miss the original back of my N5... it was so good to hold in hands, no need to worry about slipping! apart from this, the skin is almost resistant to dirt and to almost all kinds of scratches!!!

and service also... pretty good.! i took the 5$ courier option and still got the package, after 6 weeks... :p
[Nexus 5 Accessories] amrzz:
anyone ever tried this skins? They are resistance and protect from scratches like dbrand?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Croc97:
I think i'm going to buy some skins, but I can't decide which combo choose.

So... Red carbon back or blue carbon back?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] :
I'd say anyone where the colours will contrast well, I have a black carbon one on at the moment with a white matte frame, along with a black leather one on the way.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Carbajal3009:
I want to buy the white skin for my white nexus 5, but before I do...how often do you have to clean the white areas of the phone? I work on cars so I constantly have to clean the back of my phone, usually use like a lysol disinfecting wipe and wipes all the dirt away, you think it would stain the actual white skin?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kellybrf:
25% off today. does anyone have the matte skins? what is the texture like? I'd like something a bit rubbery like the back of the phone, but I'm betting its just a smooth matte
[Nexus 5 Accessories] lgalkis:
I just bought a rear only bamboo skin from dbrand.

I use to have a red carbon but i need a change so a bamboo-like skin was the next order.

is anyone other that have this skin?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jun_ng_1208:
I got a very similar one mate :D

I was using white skin previously on my Nexus 5, the white sticker will go slightly yellowish after a period of time. I normally clean it with wet tissue only, never try disinfecting wipes...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ducky06:
is it out yet?

Hey dbran just checking in to see if the special edition colored "X" nexus skin is out yet. Can't seem to find it on the recently revamped site if its even out. Didn't want to sift thru hundreds of threads and pages.

Thanks!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] lgalkis:
View attachment 3197115

And thats mine N5 with bamboo skin and the previous red carbon
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Favorito:
I want one so bad!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cesar2k:
Hey guys,

is there someone who's got the white leather back and could possibly post a picture of it?

Are you happy with it? I am contemplating whether it does look too artificial...hmmm

:rolleyes:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] anactoraaron:
Ehhhh....

I have to say that I'm disappointed in my dbrand skin. Really only the back piece - I like the 2 piece frame design and coverage (others have 4 pieces which almost always leaves gaps). The back doesn't go all the way to the edge of the back of the phone. There's this big gap (about 1/16" to 3/32") where the back ends and the frame piece begins. The skin was placed correctly showing the Nexus shine, but was consistently short of the edge where the back meets the frame (pics attached). There isn't even a cutout for the 3.5mm headphone jack so I guess that the back piece isn't supposed to cover the entire back of the device? I'm assuming this since I never heard back from you, right [MENTION=5091753]dbrandSkins[/MENTION]? It looked so bad I took the back piece off and got another company's back piece - which goes a lot closer to the frame (sides) than the dbrand one did (there's still a gap but more in the 1/32" to 1/16" range and there's a cutout for the 3.5mm jack). I kept the dbrand frame piece on FWIW. For claiming to have the most precise fit of any skin maker (along with the representation of the coverage of the back skin on the website), dbrand fell very short of my expectations.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] YoYoDawg:
New skin came in yesterday
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kpjimmy:
Got my wood on!

Gotta love wood! My N5 and LG G Watch R with Cocobolo wood buckle and Maori hand made watch band. GWR watch also has a skin but dbrand didn't make one :P.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DroidTurbo44:
How's the grip on on the wood skins?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kpjimmy:
Not as slippery as the matte finishes, and has the "real feel" ridges in the wood. Pretty nice IMO.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] preclajsz:
Which case do you use on your N5? Thanks
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kpjimmy:
Spigen ultra fit. Has the near perfect cut outs for the skin IMO.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kronox55:
is there anyone using matte black back on black ? sorry for the strange or funny sounding question ;)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] milestone2mod:
Wow, that watch band looks gorgeous, where did u get it?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kpjimmy:
Thanks! I got it from a member in the watchuseek watch band forums, which I am a member there as well. Member name is spinach and I think is located in Croatia or around those parts. But keep in mind, it is not cheap! Because his work is all hand made. Also they will not fit on the GWR without curved 22mm spring bars, which I happened to have a set because of my watch hobby lol.

Additionally, the leather he uses tan as well if you opt for a sand colored one. I don't mind but would have like to know it would tan in the sun. But no denying that this band is my ultimate favorite band. I love the Maori style and the details on the band. It's a piece of art really.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] milestone2mod:
Alright, thank you! I got a Moto 360 to go with my Nexus 5, could get a little problematic with the spring bars...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kpjimmy:
No the band is way to big/thick for the moto. Sorry! But if you have the steelconnect adapters for the moto, it should work fine without the curved springbars.

For all people, the motos need less than 3mm in thickness at the springbars due to the moto tabs inside. Recommended to buy the steelconnect adapters for the work around, and plus they make the moto look like a real watch!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] drafgnjom:
planning to get 1, how long does shipping takes place? i'm from Philippines thanks [MENTION=5091753]dbrandSkins[/MENTION]
[Nexus 5 Accessories] wirelezzz:
email stated 10% discount

Ordered some skins for my N5 was at my door in two days
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Miqueas111:
Hi guys, can you check my order please? Order 470645. My Nexus 5 seriously needs this skin to get better. I managed to damage a little the stock back cover :D.

Can you check it out and ship it already? Thanks.

Probably the first ship to Peru? Right? :D I won't get mad if you put something special inside haha lol just kidding :P

or not :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] -SmOgER:
I just checked 'em out and guess what!

zebra wood on the back + white matte sides combo looks soooo sexy, I think I'am actually gonna pull the trigger on it! :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] andino:
Anyone have what their red n5 looks like with different skins. I thought there were some in the beginning of this thread but I couldn't find them
[Nexus 5 Accessories] suchevent:
I ordered this combo (thanks for the idea [MENTION=3416290]-SmOgER[/MENTION] :good: ) and wanted to share. My last skin (mahogany) started to peel at the letters after a few months so I'm hoping that I will have better luck with the "X only" skin. Fingers crossed...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] JerryPi:
So purty, me want [emoji41]

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jackhass:
Dbrand skins looks pretty, but I finally decided to order nothing at all because I could never choose which one to buy :rolleyes: It saves me money at least !
[Nexus 5 Accessories] TechNinja7:
Thickness

So, is it thick enough to not let the Samsung s8 rear camera touch a table's surface?

Thank you in advance.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] belair56:
Here. http://dbrand.com/purchase/nexus-5/

Play / see them all.