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[Nexus 5 Accessories] Evo_Shift:
Just got mine today (Yay for Amazon delivering on Saturdays for no extra charge if you're a Prime member). I have three sharp spots. One at a corner of the power button cutout and two at the bottom of the phone at each corner of the USB cutout. My pinkie finger will rest right in the cutout for the USB so having the sharp points right there would have been annoying. I used 600grit sandpaper I had laying around. You can't even tell I sanded anything but the sharp edges are gone. Sanding lightly doesn't scuff anything if you're careful. I did it before putting the case on my phone. I can tell the case would be very hard to get off. If I ever take it off it would be to keep it off for good I think. It isn't a case you take on and off all the time. There is no slop or squish at all. It becomes part of the phone basically. Wireless charging still works. I use the Nokia DT-900.

You can see from my pictures the cutouts for the buttons go around back of the phone a little further than the renders on Amazon show. The picture below is what they show on Amazon and then look at my volume cutouts after that. Not a big deal to me but I could see someone being upset. I think if the buttons weren't cutout the way they are the buttons would be much harder to press.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jbdan:
Thanks for the pics evo looking good!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] killer2239:
I got mine earlier this week. I love it. Works with my wireless charger. If it wasn't for the lip to protect the screen and the back part protecting the camera I wouldn't even use a case. Luckily this case is great and you can hardly notice it. Had a Ringke slim on my Note 2, S4 and now Nexus 5.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] wendellc:
Received my white one yesterday....really slim. I'm used to using tpu cases and they add some bulk. I hope this case has decent protection. Also had sharp edges on bottom by USB and power button, think this is where they break off.

Only gripe is that its slippery his the black, looks like it has same soft texture as phone. Gonna look into the nillkin version with textured back.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zephiK:
The back is very grippy for me, on the Black version. I think black is the one with the grip and white not so much.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] derukun:
These cases are so thin I would think its arguable that they don't actually provide any protection at all... drop it on the back, its plastic anyway. Drop it on its front, with or without that thin case, the screen would crack...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jphilippon:
Some people don't need drop protection. Myself included. I've never dropped a phone onto any hard surface. For me this case protects the protruding lens and the screen while face down.

sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zephiK:
The front is elevated that the screen wouldn't land on where its dropped.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] derukun:
I somehow doubt a lip of what looks like 1 mm will save anything. Why don't you try it out and let me know how the screen's doing? :laugh:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bynodeapps:
Previously my S3 took a hit face down without a case... the entire screen shattered.. ever since then i prefer any case that is "protruding" out. so that it prevents the screen from touching the ground...

Got a spigen hybrid case instead...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jbdan:
The lip does save the bottom or top of the phone unless it fell an exact certain way on the front leading edge of either the top or the bottom front side. This case does add drop protection. Just not as much as the bulky cases that are all too common amongst the younger crowd. It also adds scratch/scuff protection of the body, sides, camera, and glass if set down on its face.

It also adds to the phone comfort and grip-ability (for me) in the hand. It's designed to be minimal in both looks, feel, and shock protection.

Do you own the case? If not then your statements regarding its effectiveness sound a little contentious. If you do own the case and have dropped it do tell.

NX5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] MrBelter:
No sign of my case 16 days after ordering. I think ill just order a different brand and send this one back if it was ever to arrive.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zephiK:
Where you located? I received mines within 3 days from TX to NY.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] MrBelter:
In the UK mate but when i ordered it off Amazon it was not made clear it wasn't coming from the UK until after i had paid, annoyingly Amazon UK now have them in stock at the same price.

The last tracking entry reads:

Thu, November 7, 2013 at 12:30

Des Plaines, IL, US

I emailed Rearth and i just got a load of blurb about US to UK blah blah shipping times blah blah blah. Man went to the moon and back quicker.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dece27:
I ordered mine on 1st November from Amazon UK, Rearth ships to me from US and I received the case on 14th November. I know it's frustrating, but be patient, I think you will receive it soon ;)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] MrBelter:
its rather annoying though that the same item is now shipped to the UK from the UK.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] caseybea:
Love it

My previous phone was a Galaxy Nexus, had a Diztronic TPU case on it. Together, those fit nicely in a cellet leather pouch that clips on my belt.

So, when I got my Nexus 5, I was going to get this case (ringke slim), but then opted for a "caseology" TPU case instead. Huge mistake. Their cutouts didn't match what was shown on the web page, and the case was MUCH thicker than advertised. Looked ok, but it was too thick. I sent it back.

I then went back to my original choice (ringke slim), and it arrived the other day. First, the case fits the phone *perfectly*. And yes, it's a tight fit and I don't expect to take it on and off a lot. If you do, take care so as to not scratch the phone. The case is VERY stiff.

I too, like almost everyone else, had some sharp edges, but I took care of those with 1000 grit sandpaper. I guess it's a small price to pay for a really nice case that's under 10 bucks..! The largest edges on mine were alone the ends of the power button cutout.

The cutouts are perfect, and once installed, it almost feels like there's no bulk added to the phone at all. For those who worry about "drop" protection-- I believe it will offer some. But is is hard, and so of course won't absorb as much shock as softer or thicker cases. I am always careful, and have never dropped my phone outright. I have had it slip on occasion (for example, off my car seat into the floor or into the cup holder area, or..). If you're clumsy and tend to drop your phone on the pavement- you might want something else.

I am completely satisfied with this case, and am thrilled that I can finally lay the phone on the desk or table now, without worrying about ruining the camera lens.

Note: The case fits really really close to the screen edge-- unlike my gnex diztronic case, there's hardly any wrap around the edge of the screen at all. The good news? You don't have parts of the screen covered! The bad news? You don't have part of the screen covered - by that I am getting to the point that whatever SCREEN protector you choose-- get one that fits out to the edge as much as possible.

BONUS: The N5 with this case fits very nicely in the leather belt pouch formerly occupied with my Gnex. (with that 'caseology' case on there? Couldn't even get it in.... ugh).
[Nexus 5 Accessories] thompsos:
I used a Dremel to smooth out any rough edges and sharp points on mine. Thus modified, the case is wonderful! It's unfortunate that I had to take a power tool to my case, but I really can't complain about the price.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] RedBlueGreen:
Finally got both cases and two phones to compare the two side by side.

After using both of them for a little bit I have decided the Ringke is the better case.

Reasons: Slimmer, covers the phone more, does not have an air gap on the back (you can press the SPIGEN on the back and it will move)

I had to sand both of them down to get rid of the ruff parts.

It no longer leaves marks/ scratches on the phone when taking the case off.

Also changed thread title.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Indecision1991:
I got this case yesterday and I have to say I am disappointed in it. Rough edges and taking out the case causes it to get snagged on the back cover of the phone. It also gave my phone a few scratches on the side that got stuck. Returned it to amazon, looking for something better.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] onmike:
Got the Ringke slim today. So far I love it. Very slim.

Lifted the corner of my XtremeGuard Shield though so you may have issues with certain types of shields.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zenrage:
Got my Ringke Slim today as well. Just wanted to have something given that terrifying drop vid. Edges near the usb are a little sharp and I'll probably sandpaper them down. Not dangerous, just uncomfortable - which should be a key concern if you're customers are going to be holding your product. :silly:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jphilippon:
Ordered Friday, 11/15

Received Monday, 11/18 1pm

The case is an excellent fit and feels as if it's part of the phone. Only concern is the minimal amount of space it provides between a surface (table) and the camera lens.

I did a very unscientific test with a piece of paper to visualize how much it lifts and it can't be more than 1mm(?US)

Anyone else concerned about this or is it just me? I saw my colleagues One X+'s camera lens get destroyed by his ultra-thin case just like this one because the case extended just as much as the protruding lens making them flush.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Raistlin1:
I got mine today and it also has a few sharp edges so I filed them down with a fine nail file. Put it on the phone and I cannot believe how extremely thin this case is, it may even be too thin. Fits very snugly and I had a hard time removing the case, in fact removing it made a scratch on one of the corners of my N5. It is also not as grippy as the back of the N5 like others have said, definitely more slippery material than the N5.

I may not use the case as I like to periodically remove the case to clean any debris that gets inside, I also noticed a small gap between the case and the bottom of the phone right in the middle by the USB port.

I am up in the air on using a case, I have a Clear Armor screen protector on now but not sure about using a case because they all seem to have some issues right now. I also just got the Diztronic but haven't installed it yet as I don't want to ruin the screen protector, looks like the Diztronic may push on the eges of it and cause them to lift.

Looks like I may be bare-backing it...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] MrBelter:
Another day another no show for the Ringke Slim
[Nexus 5 Accessories] NJ_RAMS_FAN:
cases are so similar. :) i went with spigen. so far good. no scratches on phone or sharp edges. maybe they fixed them?.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kmckmc:
It will come. I ordered mine on Nov 1, and received yesterday Nov 18, in Toronto, Canada. Outrageously slow, yes, but it did arrive.

The tracking says the item is still at Des Plaines, IL, US, last updated at Nov11 10AM.

Btw, great case. Wish it could be thinner, but material quality seems very good.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] NJ_RAMS_FAN:
Spoke to soon. Small tiny scratch on corner. I did have to take it of the spigen case off a few times so I have a feeling that's what did. Oh well :( rather have a tiny scratch then a cracked screen.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] postm:
Just received my Ringke slim (white). No real "sharpness" on the outsides, just a line around the case where the mold was cut or whatnot.

However, the inside left & right edges look dangerous for the phone, they will definitely do some damage upon removing. I don't think I'll be putting it on. I was happy with the N4 variant for a year, although the phone fell once and directly to the unprotected area :( That is ok for me, as I did not expect drop protection, I used it mainly to protect the back, protect the front by lifting the glass away from the surface, and to protect the phone from the car mount I have, which is tight and used very often.

Compared to N4, the N5 version feels "softer" to the touch, but it provides a little less traction than the N4 one. (I did some semi-scientific experiments to see at what angles will different objects slide off the case, and N4 version provides more traction)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] MrBelter:
Blimey my white Ringke Slim arrived this morning :eek:

A little bit of flashing that needed filing off for comfort and that's it really, nice fit but its as slippy as a bar of soap
[Nexus 5 Accessories] subbywrc:
Ringke Slim arrived today.. while I removed the cover has scratched the corner of the phone..

Now I have to decide if write down to support or what do.. For sure I don't put the cover on n5 again..

Spigen scratch also or not?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] postm:
Can someone please post pics of the damage? I'd like to see if the case can be filed down at some parts, before putting it on, to make it easier to remove later.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] subbywrc:
I edit the post with a picture.. it's not the best of quality but I have low light while a take a picture..

is the corner in the lower right of the n5.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] postm:
Thank you. This is the part of the case that I was afraid of. Since I'm not going to use it, as-is, I'll try to "mod" this case on the edges. Not sure how strongly it will hold on after removing those corner edges.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] subbywrc:
I understand the problem.. I send a mail to rearth for tell the problem now wait for see their answer.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Gja88:
I got the spigen yesterday and it also scratches. My phone looks like it now has a hairline crack on it because of this. A shame to becuz the case felt awesome. Mine also came with a chip in the bottom too.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Raistlin1:
That is exactly where my N5 scratched from the Ringke Slim case as well, it is a very tight fit and I tried my best to not rub the case agains the phone when removing but it is impossible.

I am going to be returning this to Amazon for a refund, not happy with this case thought it is almost perfect.

---------- Post added at 10:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:08 AM ----------

The issue with the case is that it has a "lip" that goes around the sides of the case on the front that holds it in place without hitting the screen. This lip prevents the case from hitting the screen which is good, but case is so tight that when you remove it the lip is very sharp and rubs against the side of the phone as shown in the pic above.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dece27:
This is a huge problem for me because I flight one time a month and so I have to change the sim card twice a month. I wouldn't scratch my N5 every time! Is there anyone who tried to remove the case without damage it?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] RedBlueGreen:
Use some fine sand paper. It will fix the problem.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] NJ_RAMS_FAN:
yea, spigen scratches as well. I have one tiny mark on two corners. actually, it looks like your pics as well.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] -A-P-M-:
What do you think if I put scotch tape on a phone corners before I put Spigen ultra fit on it? I really like Spigen ultra fit, but I don't want to scratch my N5... IMO scotch tape should prevent scratches..
[Nexus 5 Accessories] munsterrr:
Anyone with White N5s having scratch problems? Ive popped mine out over and over with no marks at all.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] NJ_RAMS_FAN:
I guess you can. The small marks are there on my N5 so at this point, I'm like.. oh well. But i believe these scratches happen if the case is constantly coming off. Like if you need to remove the sim for some reason.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] resynx:
Finally got my Ringke! :good: Filed down all the sharp corners and I'm loving it so far :D Sooo thin! Feels like almost nothing is on the phone really :D Super tight fit too, I can see why people are getting scratches.. It seems like it would be really hard to remove. Oh well, this thing will probably never be coming off from my Nexus anyways haha :angel:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] subbywrc:
Maybe for the different material of the frame avoids scratches.

be careful when you have to take it off ;)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] resynx:
Unless I have to remove the SIM for some reason this baby is staying on! :D But yeah, I'm gonna be super nervous when finally removing this thing :silly: I doubt I'll remove it until I sell it next year though :P
[Nexus 5 Accessories] MyGoku:
Can anyone can tell me how does the B-Nexus W-ringke combination looks?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] :
Same problem I had with Galaxy nexus. My solution was buy some cheap painter's tape and put a thin layer on all 4 corners. Put the case on. If you take the case off it might pull the tape off but at least it won't scratch the corners. I rather reapply the tape then have a scratched up phone.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] tkoreaper:
The design of the RINKE seems rushed. Look at how much better the Spigen looks. The RINGKE case looks as if all the cut-out portions (such as the power, volume rocker, and camera) we intentionally left larger than needed because they didn't know the exact proportions.

I have both the Spigen and RINKE cases that have the clear backs and I wasn't very pleased with either of them, but I did find the Spigen one to be higher quality and more aesthetically pleasing.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jtwlbz:
I never liked ringke case with their build quality issue.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrjraider:
HOW TO

HOW TO INSTALL FASTBOOT AND FLASHTOOL DRIVERS ON WINDOWS 8.1?

So Windows 8(.1) has a small issue when you try to install flashtools proper drivers. To have flashtool working properly you need to download and install the drivers of flashmode and fastboot. However the security of Windows 8 prevents you from installing not-proper-signed drivers. To do this you have to turn the signature check off for a while here is how:

With the cursor go to the upper right corner to open the side menu

Go to Settings

Choose PC Settings

Go to Update and Recovery

Select Recovery

Choose Advance Reboot

Reboot Computer/laptop

Go to Troubleshoot

Go to Advanced Settings

Reboot again

Press F7

Reboot and done

This will turn off Signature check of Windows (until you reboot again) so that you can install the drivers without issues :)

HOW TO INSTALL CUSTOM ROMS

Small reminder: these instructions are the common one. If you want to install any custom ROM read the instructions made by the developer!

Download ZIP files needed

Put these ZIP files on your internal SD card

Reboot your device into recovery mode

Scroll to Wipe /data /cache Factory reset

Select it and press powerbutton, scroll to YES and press powerbutton again

Go to advanced

Select Wipe Dalvik-Cache press powerbutton and select YES

Go back and select Install ZIP from SD card

Scroll to the downloaded ZIP and press the power button

Go to YES and press the powerbutton

After installation reboot device and enjoy

HOW TO USE SONY UPDATE SERVICE TO UPDATE/RESTORE DEVICE

Only for LOCKED bootloaders!

1: Downloade Sony Update Service from here: (Click)

2: Install it ;)

3: Open it (it is wise to close Sony PC companion)

4: Accept the terms and contitions and click next

5: Select your device:

6: Click Next

7: Follow intstuctions on screen. If you are running the latest stock it will tell you. You can abort it and you can continue it. You also see some warnings about loosing data!!

8: After flash it will tell you to unplug device and turn it on.

9: DONE
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aldokazer:
You had a splus before right?

Good info, mate.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrjraider:
Yes... I still have it tho, its with my little brother :)
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prm593:
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bro just small correction xperia sp comes with file commander the file explorer pre-installed ...:D
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrjraider:
Well that is strange. Mine did not have one and I had to download another one. I will update that part. I could be a firmware thing that some have a filebrowser and others don't ;)
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prm593:
hmm u are right .btw how's it going??
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Theorw:
I confirm too that there is no file browser preinstalled.Needed to download ES xplorer myself.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xperiaactive:
question

The problem of the screen is referred and present only in stock ROM or also in the cooked one? There is a solution or not?

Thanks!
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrjraider:
~ Small update and typo fixes ;)

I can update this thread after the 4.3 update :)
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jnocomski:
Great job! Mine comes with File Commander as well. Thanks for this hard effort. Will definitely help us all! ?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrjraider:
Small update!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cheqolada:
Hi!

I want to learn about port rom's. I Have Lg L5 (NFC) and i want to port AOSP for it. My Question is - from what device i must download AOSP (flashable zip to port ) ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ahyricks:
How do i deox my phone??? I want to install the honami framework seems like I need to do that first
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] electrash:
It is easier for you to flash pre-deodexed firmware.

Look in dev section, im on phone so i cant link you.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] surfsyco:
I read somewhere that when you use a file explorer like esfile explorer, to browse to system\apps and you can only see apk files..then you have a deodexed rom. If you see other files such as odex and the apk files then your rom is odexed.

Hope this helps.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KingGinger55:
I have recently purchased a note 3 (on sprint) thinking that the N5 wouldn't be on Sprint. The note would be my second choice between the two. The only thing keeping me from selling my Note3 is the camera app. Specifically slow mo video recording. Would it be possible to port the app to the N5?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Maybe its possible but it will be very very hard, don`t know for sure it needs the Touchwizz framework but I think it does (if this the case its impossible I guess).
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zephiK:
It is possible but not without devoting a lot of time to it. It will require the TouchWiz framework and thats hard to do as it is closed source and will need a TW ROM port.

So no, chances of it happening are the same chances of you winning the lottery. It won't happen, from my previous experiences on a Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4. There was a TW port but then not maintained.

If the camera is important to you then stick with the Note 3/S4 as they have better picture quality than the N5 as said by the people who have the phone in their hands (media).
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexktz:
I have an S4, G2 and a N5 in my house tonight and I'll be doing some comparison shots with the Cameras over the weekend to help everyone out. Should be a fun project, will post a YouTube video comparing different things like boot up time, Antutu scores and other stuff (suggestions welcomed).
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KingGinger55:
What is chanel name and where will the pics he posteed?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] supitsronnie:
If you could test the loud speakers that would be great. A lot of questions have been floating around.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] doc_v15:
As per title. Cant connect at all on 3G or edge data. Only on wifi since 2 days ago. Wondering why. Cause my wife is using the same provider as i am but her whatsapp works on data.

Tried to reset the apn. But still the same
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] doc_v15:
Please helpz
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Heisenberg:
Have you tried clearing the app cache and data? Uninstalling and reinstalling? What have you tried so far?

Sent from my Evita
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] doc_v15:
Done everything you said...installing on different Rom also..fixed permission, still the same..I'm in desperate

:(
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Heisenberg:
I'm not sure then, I've never had this problem with Whatsapp.

Sent from my Evita