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[Nexus 5 General] OTSS:
Ordered from eBay it and it got here the day after next I ordered.

The case is decent...I mean it's definitely worth at least $9 considering everything lines up and it fits.

It adds quite a bit of bulk to the phone...I'll probably hunt for another case...I just needed something to hold me over.

One little oddity to the phone is that there is a little gap at the bottom where the charging port is...you can see a gap between the back of the phone and the back of the case...maybe this is for design purposes/protection but lint will definitely get in there...and most importantly, it obviously adds that much more bulk to the phone.

All in all, it's not a bad case by any means...but probably not the best either.
[Nexus 5 General] Exel:
It finally got here today!

Love it!
[Nexus 5 General] zephiK:
They must be watching this thread :p

I think I'm leaning towards the Ringke one, http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47296107&postcount=415 don't really like that little hole opening
[Nexus 5 General] trent25:
Lucky you. I ordered mine on the 1st. It arrived to my city on the 6th, where UPS handed over to USPS. Now my tracking # shows that instead of delivering, USPS has moved my package 500 miles away!!!

Last estimated day of arrival is the 12th according to my amazon order, so cannot file a complaint yet :(
[Nexus 5 General] Exel:
500 Miles away?!

My tracking never updated, by the way.. take a look.

You should definitively contact them. That's not right.

Their new UPS Innovation system thing sucks.
[Nexus 5 General] zephiK:
They need to get their stuff in order when it comes to Amazon Prime. I see it is eligible for Prime and then its gone. I have prime so it would work great for me. but it just goes away sometimes and comes back. Its weird
[Nexus 5 General] TehFonz:
Does anyone know if this case will still fit if a dbrand skin has been applied to the back of the phone? (specifically the carbon fiber skin)
[Nexus 5 General] zephiK:
probably will. it worked on the nexus 4 hybrid fusion (ringke not spigen) + dbrand skin
[Nexus 5 General] Exel:
Yeah, they said they recently moved to the new shipping system so I guess they're still adjusting.

Anyway,

I love how it flows now from the white back to grey sides to black on the front. :)
[Nexus 5 General] xybur:
I haven't been able to find anything online, but has anyone already made a template for the back art for this case? I would like to make something in photo shop that I can edit and cut out and slip into the case to show off some art behind the clear backing.

If not, I'll work on it and upload a PSD file later. Just want to save myself some work if it hasn't been done yet.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 General] abdel12345:
Nice pic how are the buttons on yours? Do you think the gray turned out nice or better to go with black
[Nexus 5 General] Exel:
I love the grey with my white back, and it doesn't look half bad in the front, either! It flows really nice and just gives it a sleek look.

The buttons are amazing! They feel so nice to press.

I don't like dark phones, and I wish Google would make the whole phone white, but hey, can't complain! :)
[Nexus 5 General] abdel12345:
Cool, I think I'll get the gray one now. But would you mind posting a pic of the front?
[Nexus 5 General] xybur:
I got the same case. It looks good with my white nexus :p but yeah I want to do some art work options to cover up the imei that's visible on the back.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 General] zephiK:
You can always take the IMEI sticker off :p
[Nexus 5 General] Exel:
Here you go.

Not the best picture but yeah.
[Nexus 5 General] Exel:
I can maybe scan one of the templates it comes with then draw it out on illustrator and post it up.
[Nexus 5 General] Letitride:
UPS-MI system used by Amazon is worst than USPS's own package delivery system (as they managed to get small packages to us in 2 to 3 days with First Class mailing only) - ours were dispatch from West to East Coast to the closet hub about 300 miles north of us, then dropped off with USPS - somehow it managed to skip our zone's sorting facilities to get routed correctly. It went to the wrong local post office 2 days ago for delivery - about 10 miles from us, then forwarded for re-routing overnight and passed thru our zone's sorting again, and finally to the correct postal branch 1/2 mile from us - and we got it this morning.

Details w. screenshots here - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47296336&postcount=416

BTW, everything on the printed label appeared correct, down to the 9 digits zip coding - can't figure it out. Strange routing - must be plenty of cargo space for bulk shipping to upstate NY when we are down in NY City.

Love the Hybrid Case, BTW.
[Nexus 5 General] xybur:
I'd appreciate it, if you have the time of course.
[Nexus 5 General] zephiK:
Hybrid case still okay to hold in 1 hand? I'm using the neo hybrid and it can be a bit too thick to hold in 1 hand. its doable but i dont as much versatility when compared to the phone without a case on
[Nexus 5 General] trent25:
Here's the tour that my case is taking. I'm in Philadelphia, the package passed through the city but USPS decided Philadelphia was located in North Carolina instead!!!!

ETA was supposed to be Nov. 9th. I emailed Spigen asking them to expedite me a replacement case. Not gonna sit and wait for USPS to finish screwing up.

Maybe if Spigen is forced to reship several orders they'd learn to go with something more reliable than UPS-MI, instead of thinking they're saving a few pennies by using it. :mad:
[Nexus 5 General] Fidyyuan:
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Someone needs to sticky this template or put it in the first post!
[Nexus 5 General] Lownita:
I find the buttons on this too easy to press. But not as bad as on the slim armor. I own both.
[Nexus 5 General] chefdave12118:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVkuXGWBwA4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[Nexus 5 General] Letitride:
Hmmm. interested routing - it is a short hop from NJ to PA, but wondered (just like mine) who routed it to NC via MD to its next stopover. These are nearly 100% automated package sorting with the barcoded shipping lablels - I'm guessing that the hands off between UPS-MI and USPS is the likely source of the problem.

It' is still thin enough to hold in one hand - well, my hand is big enough (see photo) and it does make it less slippery with the "extra" bulk or thickness, not to mention the protection or cushion.
[Nexus 5 General] Niemer:
My only complaint about this case is at the points on the back where the clear portion of the case contact a black phone it creates a visible pattern.
[Nexus 5 General] johhn:
which is why I ordered a white nexus 5 in the first place. ;)
[Nexus 5 General] Niemer:
Pretty hard to know it's going to be an issue before you have both the phone and the case. It also might not be an issue with other cases, like the fusion.
[Nexus 5 General] HaveSomeVodka:
I ordered mine with 2 day Amazon Prime shipping, and it took 4 days to get here. It was originally sent through FedEx Smartpost, and they handed it off to USPS to be delivered after the second day. The package just sat at my local post office for a couple of days before it was finally delivered. I would really rather have UPS and FedEX deliver the package themselves than hand them off to USPS to finish.
[Nexus 5 General] xdviper:
Anyone been able to find or make templates for the back yet? I'm enjoying the one that came with the case, but I'd definitely enjoy more. Anyone?
[Nexus 5 General] firemedic1343:
I've had numerous items get lost with USPS. Especially nice items. Sometimes I think my mailman believes he's got dibs.
[Nexus 5 General] hutzdani:
After seeing all the good reviews for this case i decided to go for it.

However im left less than impressed, coming from straight TPU case here are my gripes.

Cons :

- Clear plastic back shows all finger prints of the back.

- Dust creeps into the back and shows up as grease and particles making the back look sloppy

- Power and volume buttons are too tight gripping the phone to press the power button triggers the volume buttons and vica versa.

- The Headset jack cut out is too small for some headphones and also car adaptors, you need to find a lead that is small enough to fit in all the way.

Pros :

- Looks Great

- Fits Sung

- Speaker / Microphone cut outs are accurate.

- Light weight and low profile
[Nexus 5 General] ehcool:
SPIGEN Ultra Hybrid Image Thread

So i made this template because a big part of this case for me is customization and this is just a fun thing to do.

CASE

SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Case ULTRA HYBRID

TEMPLATE

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwVXldZaAo4EZDBBUi1DanB5dTg/edit?usp=sharing

Post your designs and have fun :)

Heres some of mine
[Nexus 5 General] jonmorris:
I bought the case because it was cheap on Amazon and a good stop-gap case to protect the phone until something better came along.

It might have some issues (dirt behind back plastic and over-sensitive buttons) but at least it will definitely protect the phone. It's easy to remove and clean, and you get used to the buttons in the end, I guess.
[Nexus 5 General] Toledo_JAB:
You can post your pictures in the existing thread for this case, in the accessory section

THREAD CLOSED
[G2 General] Noam23:
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...itkat-release-date-when-can-i-get-it--1196266
[G2 General] jasonsf:
The key there is the uncertain date. I wish they could feel that it is safe to give some kind of target date with the understanding that it might be missed. Or at least give out status updates. Waiting in the dark sucks.
[G2 General] SupaSwag:
It was pretty obvious we were going to get KitKat. The real question had to do with the timeframe which is still up in the air.
[G2 General] Noam23:
When it comes to LG, nothing was certain. LG has a reputation for never updating their devices, so this confirmation that there will be an update, is relieving.

For example, the LG Optimus G (which the G2 replaced) still runs Android 4.1, and never got an update from its release (and probably never will get an update). Until the G2, LG was under the assumption that cellular phones should never be software updated.
[G2 General] Bigralphn:
And those of us with Verizon will have to wait for Verizon to approve it for their device which adds time
[G2 General] stevessvt:
My wifes Samsung Note 2 and my Note 10.1 are still on 4.1, so its not just LG.
[G2 General] Noam23:
The Note line is problematic because of the frigging pen. There are too many modification needed.
[G2 General] :
its not just the pen, its android itself, its not doable all these new devices and support them

Sent from my LG-D802
[G2 General] marleyinoc:
Was the Optimus G LG UI (what's it called again?) more bloated/heavy?
[G2 General] hurrpancakes:
All the other carriers go through the same process.
[G2 General] soapinmouth:
Seems like putting 4.4 to the g2 is harder than expected, haven't heard of anyone even getting close.
[G2 General] TimDotCom:
This site is saying that it could happen as early as November or December!

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/11/04/lg-g2-android-4-4-kitkat-update-confirmed/
[G2 General] ericdabbs:
It will definitely not be in November in the USA even if the Europeans get it November because of the additional layer of BS which is the USA carriers touch on it and their bloatware. Even December seems like a stretch so my guess is that the USA versions will come at the very earliest January.
[G2 General] veloct:
If you folks want to put any stock on what a french carrier says then buy all means just keep going on and on. Until LG releases something officially, this is all rumors and BS. If you want kitkat anytime soon, then you'll need to root and wait for a Rom to release a 4.4 version of their Rom.
[G2 General] jasonsf:
By the way, that French site has updated their table. It now says "No Update Scheduled."

http://smartphones.sfr.fr/android/prochaines-mises-a-jour-smartphones-novembre-2013/

Or possibly, it says No Updates for the Optimus G and for the G2 it just says Scheduled.
[G2 General] player911:
We really just need an updated kernel. Once we have a good updated working kernel, copying the files over shouldn't be that hard.

LG was always bad at updating their equipment. This is my 2nd LG (non-nexus) device. We've come a long way since the LG G2x and I hope LG has learned lots of lessons. I grabbed the G2 with very high hopes that LG won't let me down again. It seems they are starting out VERY VERY well and lots of people are raving over the G2.

As long as they don't just quit on 4.4, I'll be happy. I have this phone for 2 years. Android 4.4 is the first step to take us into 1 year. Android 4.5/4.6 might just be minor updates but Android 5.0 will probably be a huge release. As long as LG can come through with 4.4 in a reasonable time frame and another major update in a year, I'll be super happy.

With LG making both the current Nexus device and one of the hottest non-nexus devices, this shouldn't be very hard, especially since they all share mostly the same hardware.
[G2 General] NaveenKumarXDA:
Don't want to be the guy who hit the hammer.

But truth is truth.

.

"Keep dreaming".

.

Enjoy the cm.
[G2 General] player911:
Haha. LG already put an announcement out, except they gave that 'no date announced bit'. We'll see. G2 is a pretty big release. They're gonna have a tons of angry people if they don't come through.
[G2 General] wargreymon89:
Any link to this announcement? Dont get me wrong, I do believe in 4.4 for G2, OG and OG Pro, but havent seen any source from LG themselves.
[G2 General] marleyinoc:
I guess I assumed wrongly that they wouldn't be so dense as to not update their flagship phone. Guess I should have done more research. At the time I figured I'd root/ROM but having dropped the damn thing first week in I'm now too puckered up to do so for awhile, for sure.

I still can't believe how easily it cracked. Granted it was face down on sharp stones.

Not sure my point. On the one hand clearly the device should be updated and at least within a few months. On the other... I don't remember being promised anything. Unless Google is enforcing their proposed 18 month support guideline then we're at mercy of LG.

How much time should they get to announce some sort of plan? Seems like the ideal thing would be to be ready to announce soon after 4.4 was released. Is not like it was a secret to them when this would happen. It's a black mark on retail/normal Android process for the majority of users.

Yes, I'll end up installing a custom ROM. But I don't believe the b.s. about updates not being important to the average user. These guys just magically update their iOS devices? No, they're listening and they go into the settings to update...

/ramble off
[G2 General] OptimusL:
What? The OG was released with 4.0 and got updated to 4.1, so what you said is false.
[G2 General] NaveenKumarXDA:
In many countries it is in fact released with 4.1 only.

Like India.

So here he may be right, I think
[G2 General] OptimusL:
That's true but it still doesn't change the fact that the OG was updated to 4.1 from 4.0.
[G2 General] flickyamom:
Rumor

It is said that both the G and G2 will get KitKat in december - which is definitely possible for the G2(since very similar internals), but unlikely.
[G2 General] Noam23:
It will tell a lot if the original G will also get kitkat. This will mean that the G2 will not be forgotten once the G3 arrives...
[G2 General] eggman89:
You guys are really optimistic :)
[G2 General] crawlgsx:
Expecting a software update (at all, let alone promptly) on any Android device other than a Nexus is far too optimistic for me. Personally when I buy an Android device I have accepted that the software it comes with may well be its last.

That said, is it REALLY that big of a deal if we get 4.4 that fast, or honestly even at all? I haven't seen anything in 4.4 that is so impressive or needed. Using my G2 and Nexus 5 side by side the differences are minimal. As far as important features, I can't think of one. Gimmicky new "OK Google" (one of the first things I usually aim to do with an android device is get rid of the static search bar). Replaced SMS with Hangouts which is terrible at best.

Sure the backend tweaks would be nice, probably make the G2 battery an even bigger beast and even a little faster, but it's not like the G2 is suffering in either of these.

Just food for though, what are you really missing out on? I'd love to know, because apparently I am not taking advantage of it on the N5.
[G2 General] _DiGiTaL_:
I planned on getting Malladus ROM on my LG-G2 Verizon but Malladus download link is broken I may wait and see about kitkat tho. But hopefully Malladus link gets fixed soon I rather not get stuck with LG overlays so I will browse more options.
[G2 General] player911:
Yea I am not sweating 4.4

For me, it is just something that I feel LG should be doing asap though. My last LG, they dicked around and just completely fell behind and lost it.

The G2 was the best phone on the market but I was,sadly, really debating it just because of the name LG. In my situation, I can't change phones without permission from my company, so if they don't update it I'll be stuck.

Fortunately there aren't many bugs and the Snapdragon processor is one of the more developer friendly. All of the cool kids have 800 chips, so moving stuff around shouldn't be a big problem.

To me it's just about seeing LG do a good job. They make great products but they screwed me bad before.

-sent from my LG G2 using XDA Premium 4
[G2 General] Noam23:
I really like the "full screen" option of 4.4. This is the only true solution to keep the navigation bar from eating important screen real estate when it is needed. Of course, it will take some time for programmers to take advantage of this new feature...
[G2 General] vween:
How are they screwing you? Have they taken features away from you since you got it?

One buys a phone for what the phone can do TODAY, not for what they HOPE it will do SOMEDAY.

The G2 is a freaking BEAST the way it is.

Two years from now it'll still be a great phone even if it never gets an update.

Enjoy what you have. Otherwise, sell it and get something you will enjoy.
[G2 General] jasonsf:
Personally, when I bought this phone it was because it was somewhat future-proof because of the hardware. I didn't buy it because it was awesome today, but because it could handle the software updates that were coming down the line. If LG doesn't provide those, I'll get them from somewhere else, but I still expect to get them.

Maybe too much of a sense of entitlement? I don't know. But I don't like my expensive toys to get outdated before their time.
[G2 General] dw9906:
LG also promised to update the LG Mytouch Q to 4.0 and never did. You can't trust anything they say. LG is known liars.
[G2 General] crashN2u:
Exactly. They released their flagship 2-3 months before the announcement and they are making the new Nexus with a lot of similar hardware. The question wasn't if, it was when. And after they provide an ETA, it still won't matter because the carriers have to get their hands in it. I'm looking at you Verizon....
[G2 General] mgolder:
That link doesn't promise any update. It says an update date is unconfirmed. Which means it may never happen of course.
[G2 General] m.r.ekcah:
Got me all excited until I saw the unconfirmed date part.

Oh well... I'm still happy with my decision to go with the G2.
[G2 General] WhiteZero:
We aren't dealing with Feature Phones anymore, man. Smartphone need OS upgrades to remain relevant. Apps eventually require newer versions of the mobile OS. If an android phone is released and never got an update, you can't realistically expect it to remain viable during a 2-year upgrade cycle.
[G2 General] crawlgsx:
Fair enough, but I use PIE so I already have this on my G2 anyway :). All the time full screen FTW.

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Very true. Thankfully (and not) for me I don't keep a phone long enough for it to be an issue, but it is sad.
[G2 General] Noam23:
The problem with PIE is that it's very uncomfortable to use when the phone is docked in the car...
[G2 General] jdroider:
For me, kitkat or not, its still freakin awesome and i can't get over yet on 4.2.2, i can't wait for 4.3 if there's any but for now, 4.2.2 is enough.
[G2 General] jiteshj:
True but 4.4 will extend the life of our G2

LG G2
[G2 General] jdroider:
Its good to know if kitkat will improve the battery but its a long shot for now and it does not guarantee longer use because the more we want power, changes will definitely requires power and so on, same as ios 7, nobody could confirm the battery improved because updates enhance hardware and requires power.
[G2 General] bsglan:
we know current rom is good and handy. but I want the trim support and art run time and nfc card holder and all other new shiny things came with kitkat. :)

Sent from my LG-D802
[G2 General] YourManAdrian:
Wrong, the Optimus G came with 4.0. It was updated to 4.1. But the damn thing should have still gotten at least 4.3 It's barely a year old. It's nowhere near it's 18 month life Haha
[G2 General] ericdabbs:
I think the Optimus G and Optimus G Pro will get a 4.4 update instead. Google wants everyone to update to Android 4.4 since that is why they added the low RAM option. At this point it only makes sense to release a 4.4 update.
[G2 General] player911:
I REALLY REALLY don't understand how these companies can't maintain 5-6 devices at a time with updates when AOKP and CM and other "basement" devs maintain 10x more.

I understand they have "custom skin UI" and "apps" but that crap should be good on a specific version across the board. Get TouchWiz setup on a 4.4 rom and throw it at other phones in your line up. I've heard both sides of the fence about corporations need to make money on sales bla bla bla, but they are just losing repeat customers. I hate iPhones but really, they are the only phones I can recommend to family members because they just work and get updated. Sure 3 years from now, the latest OS will run like crap, but at least you got it.

When there is a new Android update... MOST apps work just fine. Some need updating but app developers typically get it updated in a matter of days. Why would a device manufacture who writes these apps need 9 months? I know there is manufacture BS and then there is carrier BS. But it's one thing Apple did right. They are free from the chains of carriers and they update their crap directly. Android manufactures need this too. Don't load my phone up with crapware unless you are GIVING IT AWAY FOR FREE!

Why don't they just make separate builds like a stock Android build initially, make it public, THEN start loading their crap on it? I can only assume it is accommodating the lowest common factor (the stupid factor) where people screw up their phones from updates and have them swapped out.

I know manufactures also aren't wanting to rush out buggy roms (especially if they aren't going to maintain it) but come on. It is really bad when almost no manufacture releases more then 1 software update within 2 years. Seriously? 1 update in 2 years?

I'm not really bashing LG as much as ranting about the whole system.

Hopefully Google can reach a place where the kernel settles down and they can just provide minor updates at a low level.
[G2 General] jasonsf:
You can't expect paid employees to work hard. Come on! Now, take away their salary and make them work for free and then we'll be talking! </sarcasm>