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[Nexus 5 Accessories] sifntsifnt:
Sharp edges... buy some wet and dry sandpaper

I know heaps of people have said this but I really am pretty disappointed with the sharp edges on the bottom edge of this case.

I have for many years rested my pinky finger under the bottom edge of my phone when holding it. Just grab your phone and check if you hold your phone this way because it will be really hard to change this over time if you get this case. It is quite painful to hold the phone now as the sharp edge digs in to my pinky finger, and if I change my grip it feels weird. I will probably just need to stick at it and train myself to hold it just from the sides. I hope to get a small file and file it flat or use some fine wet sandpaper. But really the edge is very sharp and I think Spigen should have thought of this when testing out the case design.

Other than that it is a beautiful case. I think it is much more refined than the Rearth Ringke thin case as the cutouts match the size of the elements of the phone better. There is separate cutouts for the camera and flash and the cutouts for the volume and power buttons are just right. If you want a case that shows off the minimal edgy design of the N5 this is the one. It makes it look very handsome and minimal, no fluff. My only issue is that they should have refined the edges of the top and bottom edge, as the bottom edge is a real issue for me.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zoglog:
I agree with you. I read reviews about the sharpness and went pff. When I got it I went pfff and sanded down the corners a bit on the USB cutout.

After a weekend of use I got to feel how annoying it is to have the sharp edge at the bottom of the phone. They really should have finished off those edges with the soft-touch material around the case.

As for protection wise, I guess you don't too much but that's the tradeoff.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] crazykefka:
So I was reading through this thread and checked my phone for scratches with using this case and fortunately, I didn't find any.

But it sure was damn hard to remove it. Like it was molded in.

I got this case about last Friday from Amazon and I'm not experiencing the sharp edges you guys are reporting.

Not sure if they updated the product or I'm just using it differently.

I'm inspecting the case right now and I don't find anything that's sharp enough to be an inconvenience.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] HiddenSanctum:
Does anyone know if the white one stains?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sohell:
The back of the box that mine came in has a small white sticker close to the barcode. It has a code that looks suspiciously like a date. If we can post that info, and whether it has a sharp edge or not, perhaps we can identify good batches and poor batches?

Here is my code:

DND301013 - sharp around the USB port
[Nexus 5 Accessories] adrman:
I've been using it for a week and it's still white. Also, I managed to drop my phone 3 times yesterday on a hardwood floor. I'm happy to report no damage occurred.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spielnicht:
I originally got the white version to match my white N5 but it was too damn slippery. I exchanged it for the black not knowing how it would look with the white back, but it actually looks awesome. Definitely recommend the black version if you don't want to constantly worry about the phone sliding out of your hands. I haven't put the included screen protector yet, probably go without.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] redjersey:
hi,

for those who ordered the white version how is it? I'm thinking of getting one but I'm afraid the white one will get dirty easily.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spielnicht:
I doubt it will get dirty, it's pretty smooth. With that said though, like I mentioned before, it's as slick as a bar of soap
[Nexus 5 Accessories] NJ_RAMS_FAN:
I got the ultra hybrid case but might ditch it for this one.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] NJ_RAMS_FAN:
update: I got this case in today and I don't have the sharp edges. Maybe they fixed them? so far, I like it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Gja88:
I too am thinking of ordering this case but I'm scared of the sharp edge issue. Though it says new release on the amazon page
[Nexus 5 Accessories] burgerpimp07:
Just received mine today. No sharp edge problem here.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rillo561:
Using the Spigen Slim Armor and i'm happy so far. Looks sleek and doesn't add much bulk to the form factor.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] lethe1977:
I have both the Spigen Ultra Fit headlining this thread and the Ringke Slim

I can confirm that one of these definitely scratches the phone on the corners. The annoying thing is that I'm not sure which cased caused it! My feeling is that both of them have, considering how tightly they fit.

I have taken the phone in and out of both cases about 10-15 times, and already I have very faint, but definite marks on all four edges that on close inspection seem to be grazes, much as if I had brushed a small piece of sandpaper across the corners. Disheartening.

Another thing, both cases are tight fits, but the Ringke, although definitely a thinner case, is a considerably tighter fit and much harder to remove. That's why I suspect the Ringke is the culprit.

And yes, the bottom of the Rignke is ridiculously sharp, like it has been pulled off of one of those plastic frames kids toys used to come packaged in (and those required filing, if you were a perfectionist like me!).
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ziat007:
looks good

that case does look pretty good
[Nexus 5 Accessories] -A-P-M-:
If I put scotch tape on a phone corners before I put Spigen ultra fit on it, would it prevent scratches ?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nolook:
finally getting replacement for my early model with sharp edges... they are sending the crystal model (in black) as I requested cause its a better design IMHO...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] guapinoy:
Been using the White Ultra Fit for a while now. Just got the Poetic Palette, which is pretty much the same case but it's textured and no sharp edges. You can get on Amazon Prime for 4.95 black and 6.95 blue or yellow. I noticed they sell generic version of these cases on eBay. But I love me some Amazon Prime.

Overall, good deal and better than the Ultra Fit. It just doesn't come with an included screen protector.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] woadiestyle:
I bought the white ultra fit and I love the shape and look so much. Its the most amazing looking slim set up on a black nexus. I refused to use it anymore and got the neo hybrid ONLY BECAUSE the white ultra is waaaaaaay too slippery, its like holding a bar of soap. It made me sad because it looked so great. I'm thinking of fixing this and adding grip to the surface some how.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Viventis:
I have the white one. No sharp edges on mine. Has anyone installed the screen protector that comes in the box,?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] klin1344:
Yes, I am using the screen protector and it is pretty high quality and fits perfectly.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] frag2:
I got the the gold one but I find it adds some heft to it which I'm not a fan of. Contrary to what they say, it makes the phone feel heavier and thicker.

My friend got the Ringke Slim and its nice and thin - i find the "sharp" edges people complain about a bit exaggerated. Sharp but not going to cut/kill you.

I'm waiting to see how the Nillkin Frosted is like in terms of thickness now
[Nexus 5 Accessories] stevemw:
No, definitely not. The Spigen Neo Hybrid or the Slim Armour or the Air Cushion Ulra Hybrid will allow you to lay the device face-down without damage to the screen.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] duckied:
Actually if the surface is flat yes it will be fine with the screen face down. The Neo is a lot deeper but it can also get scratch if it is not flat.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jsarino:
After nearly a couple of weeks of using the Ultra Fit (clear) on my Nexus 5, I may end up keeping that on over the Ringke Slim. The Spigen is a bit slicker (thanks to the clear surface), so I lose grip on it vs. the Ringke, and isn't as subtle as the Ringke (the latter is so thin that you don't realize a case is there). Having said that, it covers both the top and bottom front edging (the Ringke doesn't do that), shows off the "Nexus" logo in the back (yes, I'm vain like that :p), and it doesn't suffer the same sharpness/rough feeling around the button holes and edges.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] stevemw:
It would never be advisable to leave the device face-down on anything except a smooth, flat surface with any case, including the ones mentioned.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Chad_Petree:
Didn't ringke release a new version with a better fit? aka no more sharp corners? :confused:

Was the slim (ultra fit) discontinued? I can only find it on amazon.com, not on Spigens website :confused:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jsarino:
The Spigen site has the Ultra Thin Air, which looks like my Ultra Fit. I wonder, if it really is one and the same, why they changed the name?

http://www.spigen.com/brands/google/nexus-5/nexus-5-case-ultra-thin-air.html
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nolook:
spigen offered to send me this case in black after i told them about my sharp edge ultrafit so you might be onto something...

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Chad_Petree:
They're not the same, the ultra thin air is see through, which IMO looks horribly tacky :(:crying:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jsarino:
The Ultra Fit that I have is also see through (crystal). Comparing the Spigen site's pictures and mine...cutouts are the same, design seems to look the same. I emailed Spigen for an explanation, but nothing yet.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Chad_Petree:
I was referring to this one, the slim case (ultra fit) : http://www.amazon.com/TEXTURE-Spige...F8&qid=1389025505&sr=8-6&keywords=sgp+nexus+5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jsarino:
Now I'm even more confused...not with you, with Spigen. The box mine came in when it arrived says "Ultra Fit", but looking at the white version on Amazon, it doesn't look anything like mine: http://www.amazon.com/PROTECTION-Sp...s=Spigen+Google+Nexus+5+Case+Slim+[Ultra+Fit]

I'd rather have mine look more like that white one. That looks more like my black Ringke Slim case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] paradoxiumwind:
I was looking at getting this case, but I opted for the armor instead. I read something about the bottom of the case having sharp edges which dug into your finger skin, how is that for you?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] thetonyclifton:
I have ordered this case, it hasnt arrived yet though, I wanted something thin and as close to the back cover of the black nexus as possible in colour and material.

I read on another forum that some people experienced scratching of their phone due to this case - has anyone experienced anything like this? Normally I would dismiss it as user error and dirt under the case causing scratches but since the case seems to be no longer available from the spigen website, alarm bells are ringing...has anyone figured out why it has been discontinued? or do they just have an exclusivity deal with amazon or something?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] tysj:
It will probably scratch it eventually; the case is polycarbonate and is tight-fitting. Any other phone and it will most likely be okay. It is a lot more apparently on the Nexus 5 because of the matte finish, and even anything constantly making contact will wear the matte surface away (even my jeans ended up rubbing off a little bit in a corner). I do notice that the only people having problems had the black Nexus 5, and I don't recall anyone with a white one with the glossy sides having issues. A piece of tape will fix the issue as this is how I am going about it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] duckied:
I had one of the first one so I'm most likely on the first batch but I didn't experience any sharp edges. Some people skin are more sensitive I guess.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Nocturnal86:
Clear 360 Ultra fit

Anyone interested in buying a new Clear 360 Ultra fit? it was a replacement that spigen sent me. I think this case is alot better than the regular ultra fit in terms of protection becuase it gives the same fit and size of the ultrafit but with the added protection of ALL sides of the phone and it shows off the back and sides with looks great with the white nexus! I just decided to go with a more protective case since I had a scare thats why Im selling it.. lol

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G6SE0O2/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Nexus 5 Accessories] refinition:
I've gotten it as well, haven't had any problems with sharp edges so far
[Nexus 5 Accessories] parker09:
Recevied my white Spigen UltraFit this morning, having had black cases on my Nexus 4 & Nexus 5 (Ringke Fusion on both of them) the white case looks very to look at.

It's quite harder to hold compared to my Ringke Fusion but that might just be because I'm not used to it yet. I also like the Spigen logo on the back which is one reason I opted for the UltraFit as opposed to the Ringke SlimFit or whatever it is.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] thetonyclifton:
I received one of these cases the other day, these are my initial thoughts:

If you are looking for a thin case as close to the finish of the black Nexus5 as possible this is probably it. It is well made and a snug fit. However it isn't for me, while it isn't 'sharp' as some reviews have said, the cut outs are fairly harsh, in fact the case in general is pretty harsh, very tight and rigid to the point that I am not really comfortable putting my phone in and out of it....That is kind of hard to explain given that it is a hard case and supposed to be rigid...but even then it feels harsher than it should. Unfortunately 'harsh' is the best word I can use to describe it :)

It is a well made case, feels quality enough for such a basic product and cheap price but not for me even though I normally use a snap case of some type.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Chad_Petree:
Did you try and send it back? :confused:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jsarino:
No...decided to keep it. Seems confusing that they have interchanged "Ultra Fit" with "Ultra Thin Air" on their website, yet call it Ultra Fit on the various social media channels. *shrugs*
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DasPantoffeltier:
does someone have a white case and a black phone? I would like too see some pictures of this combination. I would appreciate it if someone could upload some pictures :)

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[Nexus 5 Accessories] Vlad_M:
My N5 in the Spigen Ultra Air Fit (or whatever it is called) took quite a nasty drop onto concrete from the seat of my SUV last night. Having agonised between using the Neo Hybrid and choosing this case because the NH just makes the phone way too bulky, I am pleased that it seems to offer more protection that I thought - the phone came away with not a scratch.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] GrandeParade:
Easy to put in and take out?

Hi,

All of you who has this case and maybe another one of these thinner cases (Nillkin etc), how easy is the phone to put in the case and take out again?

My plan is to add this to the dashboard of the car and a superslim holder for the phone. I have the same solution for my N7 and a Nillkin case which works quite ok but if the case is to hard the idea kind of fails.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] yuvas:
Can anyone tell me if the screen protector that came along with this case attracts fingerprints??
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Beauenheim:
I have a Spigen Ultra Hybrid and an Ultra Fit

They both come with screen protectors that you can not even see that they are there.

But they attract fingers print extremely easily. The drag on them was so bad for me, games like order up made my fingers hurt as the drag was so difficult.

They also scratch fairly easily (But it is a screen protector).
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ctscloud:
How much thicker is the ultra hybrid compared to the ultra fit? I'm thinking about the hybrid but it seems like the neo hybrid is a nice compromise between the two.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] NJ_RAMS_FAN:
really? my experience is the spigen screen protectors don't scratch that easily. I had one on my nexus 5 for 1-2 months with maybe 2 noticeable scratches.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] yuvas:
Which screen protector did you get with the ultra fit.. Was it steinhill?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] lostrg:
Ordered the White Case!

Looks great! Dropped the phone stepping out of the car (SUV) maybe 5' fall and the phone bounced off one corner landed on its face. Thought for sure my screen would be cracked...but phone survived without any damage! :good: Case has a small scratch on the corner not even noticeable! highly recommend this case.:D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Beauenheim:
Nope, it was this: http://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Protec...=8-1&keywords=Spigen+screen+protector+nexus+5.

It's better than dollar ebay ones, but I just don't like screen protectors.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] LBTaylor1984:
After today with my glass screen protector coming away from the screen, plus the ultra fit case scratching around the power and volume rocker and two corners, Spigen can go F themselves, this beyond a joke and i'm fed up with this Sh!t
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Seikoom:
I bought this case, for anyone that is considering it I wouldn't. The holes for the speakers at the bottom don't align with the proper holes, and the flash led hits the case resulting in light patches in some photos. I didn't have any scratching in the inside, but as other people have mentioned, the case is hard to take on and off. I bought a Ringke slim and like it a lot better.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] murfi:
hey guys! i'm interested in the spigen slim ultra fit case, this one:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00I812M9A/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=electronics

anyone has experience with this in the red color? i'm wondering if the red color of the case matches the nexus' red. i think i read a review somewhere where a person said the red is different.

/edit: also, does anyone have this combination and can post images? also for a white spigen/ringke (the ones with the cut out on top/bottom) case + red nexus please :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hykhleif:
i don't know if that is something i am imagining as i feel the sound quality over bluetooth is worse when i upgraded to 257 compared to 532 firmware. did anyone else notice sound quality reduction
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
I use the SBH-52 and it sounds the same on both. I didnt notice any difference in quality. (although only ran .257 for 2 days) I do get a stutter perhaps every 10 minutes, however thats because my body is in the way, and when its lying next to me on a table often quite a few meters away its stutterless...
[General Questions and Answers] akarora121:
which is better note 3 with exynos processor or with snapdragon processor ?
[General Questions and Answers] Fantassy123:
The note 3 with the Snapdragon processor is better than the one with Exynos.

The Snapdragon processor Runs with 2.3 GHZ quad core and the Exynos runs with 1.9 GHZ quad core also the Snapdragon one supports 4G and the Exynos one not.

But there aren't a big difference..

The Snapdragon one can record Vids in 4k Resolution (3840x2160) and the Exynos one can only record Full HD (1920x1080).

The last difference is that the Exynos one use more RAM while in idle-modus, The exynos one uses 1,3/1,4 GB of the 3 GB and the Snapdragon one uses 1,0/1,1 GB of the 3 GB
[General Questions and Answers] nikhildroid:
Snapdragon no doubt
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] less.haste:
Hello,

I'm happy with my newly rooted S3 running stock 4.3 for the time being, after I've uninstalled a load of old apps but I'm still finding the phone to be somewhat slow (compared to how it used to be)

I plan on removing a load of the bloatware but I'd like to clear all the old data/cache from the phone before I fine tune the setup.

Would the easiest way be to back up my app data with helium and store my contacts/messages elsewhere then do I factory reset within the Android OS?

Or should I use CWM Recovery to wipe my data/factory reset?

Would either of these methods harm my phone considering it is rooted with CWM recovery installed? I don't want to lose root if I can help it, I'd just like to clear out all the old cache files etc and start again fresh on rooted Android 4.3! Whilst I'm having a complete refresh of my internal storage/temp files is there anything else I should wipe/clear using CWM?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Titanium backup is the best option.

Reset from recovery

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] less.haste:
What exactly would this do/erase? If I use titanium to back up the apps I want to keep as well as contacts/sms etc. How can I use titanium to refresh all my old data/cache that might help speed up my phone again?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
I think I wrote a backup section in general > sticky roll-up thread > understanding the basics before rooting

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] less.haste:
Thank you, I'm not sure I worded my question or understood you correctly. I am fine with backing up my apps/data etc that I'd like to save.

I'm just not sure how/what to wipe on my phone? I'd like to clean all my old data/temp files that could be lurking in the phone. Will a factory reset using the Android OS settings menu clean everything possible or is there anything deeper I could wipe using CWM or Titanium?

Thanks
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Wipe using recovery. The option is called "wipe data / factory reset".

This wipes everything that needs to be wiped (as explained in my understanding the basics thread).

If you haven't read my thread, you definitely should

You're using cwm as your recovery? Why?

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] less.haste:
Thank you for the info, I have read so much over the last few days that I'm afraid I've probably just skimmed over some of this.

I appreciate the help! I will use recovery to wipe the data/reset. I flashed cwm recovery in order to test out some custom ROM's but I have found that I prefer stock 4.3, or at least I will once I've deleted all the bloatware I don't use.

Is there any reason I shouldn't me running cwm with stock firmware?

Thanks
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Cwm is just a bit basic. Philz has much better options whilst still based on cwm

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[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daddioj:
Think? the AT&T radio fro the G2 and the nexus 5 the same?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sluflyer06:
They do not use the same radio, the radio in the Nexus is a newer model with features the G2 lacks such as LTE Envelope Tracking.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daddioj:
interesting. I gonna have to look that up. thanks
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sluflyer06:
I did a write-up on the radio in the General Nexus 5 forum, maybe search by my username. Suffice to say the radio in this phone is only in 1 other phone and that is the Note 3.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daddioj:
thanks I dug this up too if anyone wants to see it

http://gigaom.com/2013/11/01/the-nexus-5-will-be-a-battery-miser-thanks-to-new-qualcomm-tech/
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sluflyer06:
That links in my thread as well as another source. Qualcomm also has a article on this radio, its quite a sweet piece of tech.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] babybacon:
So we need a brave soul to attempt to flash a note 3 modem baseband on the n5?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sluflyer06:
I'm not sure I understand why we'd want to do that, is there something to gain?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] babybacon:
Possibly gaining access to lte band 13.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ajfink:
More likely to come from the muckings between the two Nexus model firmwares.