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[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Thanks, and no problem.

Well I didn't use it terribly long (I am returning it, so it's wiped clean and repackaged haha) and I wanted to keep it in new shape. But from the time I used it smudges were not visible. It's a matte finish, so it won't show smudges clearly. As for stains, I couldn't tell you. It just came out so most people haven't even had it for more than a couple of days.

As for the quicksand cases, the original ones I bought don't have it in red (only watermelon/orange/pink, or whatever colour that is supposed to be). There is this one (I've ordered white and red, they haven't arrived yet) but it isn't the exact same design, and some other xda members who have it say it isn't as high of quality as the one's I've posted about before. I had to get it though because I just wanted white and red quicksand cases to go along with the rest I've got.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Thin-Quicksand-Matte-Frosted-Case-Cover-Hard-for-Google-Nexus-5-/380788789723?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item58a8c7d1db

Sorry about that. I didn't see one up and I got a request to do a review when I received it. Also I welcome the pictures! The more the better. And other reviews as well (I did put an "s" in the thread title). I know my opinion isn't going to match everyone else.

I was seriously surprised that I didn't like this case. I'm a minimalist and I thought this would be exactly what I was looking for. But for some reason, just a bunch of little things compounded into my not liking it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jason_MCG:
Don't apologize - it's a great review! I just didn't want you to think I was trying to hijack or anything. :p

I briefly entertained the thought of returning it because it is so thin and it's like you said: it's not going to really protect the phone. I'm not a clumsy person, but falls do happen...I just don't want my love of minimal to be an Achilles heel.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Atticustrd:
I was looking at those Quicksand case couple days ago, let me know how those two cases turn-out. White and red are the exact color I'm looking to get next. I Pre-ordered the Spigen ultra fit case in red.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] teambestyrandy:
Poetic quicksand is really nice for about 4 bucks. Shipping is faster than the 2.99 generic quicksand. Both are extremely sleek and nicer than the lg case
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
No worries.

Yeah, that was one of the main things I was thinking about. I love minimalism, and I don't need drop protection as I baby all of my devices, but if a drop did ever happen, this isn't protecting anything. With the (white) case on I feel I would be more likely to drop it compared to the (black) phone naked. It's quite slippery unless your hands have some moisture to them.

Will do.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] pemz82:
If you check out the mobilefun site (UK) there is the listing for Red as well as black and white - this has only appeared today.

No pictures as yet but im guessing this matches the red nexus 5 in colour.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dsmpampis:
How about scratches when you try to take off the case? Because the Ringke case had scratch all the corners of my phone :mad:

Tapatalked with my Nexus5(AKA The Hammerhead)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] EddyOS:
Great review. I have to say it's infinitely superior to the 99p 0.3mm case I received (which had sharp edges and was rough to the touch, nothing like this OEM case). It's very similar to the OEM HTC One hard shell in that it doesn't have a lip but I much prefer that. My phone is always face up so it's a non-issues for me.

Yes, it's expensive foe us UK early adopters but I'm sure it'll end up cheaper once it's on eBay a bit more but I don't care

EDIT: [MENTION=3746653]mmmmBACON[/MENTION] - does it work with a wireless charger? I'd imagine so but just checking
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jackattack:
It should be noted that the black version has the same soft touch feel as the black nexus and is not slippery at all. Great minimalist case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
If you read the OP I talked about this case and any issues with scratched corners. I also have a Ringke Slim and have never had scratched corners. I made some videos on how to remove hardcases without scratching your phone.

Take a look here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2601790

Thanks, it is definitely better quality than those 0.3mm TPU cases, but the feel in hand to me was too similar. Not the type of material and texture, but the shape, contours, and button layout. I think maybe if I had never bought those 0.3mm cases I might have liked this case more, but those were such crap, and this one was just similar enough in feel to remind me of them.

And there are no problems with wireless charging with this case on.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Updated the OP with a link to the Red case as well.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dsmpampis:
The second time I took off the case, I tried your way from the video but I scratched the 2 left corners.....maybe I made something wrong.....
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Did you try the card method (video #2), that works for EVERY hardcase I own and I still don't have any scratched corners. I don't know what to tell you otherwise.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dsmpampis:
I tired the method on the first video. Now what done is done... Maybe I try an RMA because my power button it's rattle.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] haskida:
hey bacon how does the return for puremobile work?

i live in Canada as well and i am thinking about returning it since it has no nexus logo.

do they cover the shipping?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ctbear:
Does the white one has similar texture as the white N5 back?

I have the white N5 and ordered both colors of the case. I opened the black one and I actually liked it. Now I'm not sure if I should return the white one because I don't quite like the texture of the white N5 back.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Well I had an email conversation with them before it shipped asking them if it had the Nexus logo and they said it did. When I asked for an RMA I told them that their webpage had pictures containing the Nexus logo and that their customer service also confirmed to me that it did.

I provided the email conversation and said it was a reasonable request to ask for shipping included as I had ordered it under the assumption it had the logo, and customer service's confirmation email had led me to believe it did. They didn't dispute it at all, and said they were sorry, and that the pictures were incorrect. I'll be receiving RMA information later today.

I think if you're just nice about requesting shipping included in your email to them you will be fine. Don't demand it, or be angry in communication. But clearly mention you request shipping included because you ONLY ordered the case as the photos on their website advertised it with a Nexus logo. Make it your primary reason that you ordered it specifically because of the logo. You are requesting an RMA with shipping as you believe it was falsely advertised. Then just say that the product you received did not match what they had posted. The RMA in this case is not because of a defective product or anything, it's because the product is not the same.

I don't have a white Nexus 5, but others have mentioned it is similar to the back, but not exact. It is slightly smoother/slippery. If your hands are dry, it slips around very easily.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jrmiller:
bacon. i love you. you make buying things so much easier
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Haha, thanks bud! :good: :victory:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Atticustrd:
Yikes case goes for $34 now.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jason_MCG:
Buyer Beware!

I was trying to take off the case last night and the moulding cracked. I wasn't rough with it or anything, but this should give prospective buyers (and people who already have it) some idea of just how thin and flimsy the plastic is.

:crying: It was such a good case for the 36 hours I owned it.

EDIT: Are the Bear Motion case any better? I'm kind of looking into getting the opaque one, but I'll pass if they're just as flimsy.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Where are you looking?

Puremobile and Mobilefun still list $17.99 and £24.99.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Oh wow, that's unfortunate... You might still be in the RMA period. You should try to return it if you can.

As for the Bear Motion cases, their Semi Transparent and Quicksand cases are the exact same ones as the generic ebay cases I reviewed before, just stamped with Bear Motion. Taking a look at their opaque ones, they look just like the Semi Transparent cases, just not transparent. If that's the case, they're good quality. The strength would be similar to the Ringke Slim or Spigen Ultra Fit, but a little more flexible (good thing).
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Atticustrd:
From the link you provided.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] EddyOS:
All the links on the OP are showing $17.99 for US/Canadian customers when I look on them...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Atticustrd:
Mobilefun is showing $34 for US, wanted to see if they showed a picture with the red case and noticed the price. I ordered from puremobile last week (white) for $14.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] EddyOS:
Probably because it's a UK company, so the exchange rate will be high
[Nexus 5 Accessories] stephen1122:
I just received this case today. I'm happy with it. It doesn't feel as good in the hand as the quicksand cases, and it does remind me in a bad way of the 0.3 mm cases. Those are good points OP makes. For me, the selling point is that it doesn't feel like a case. Once I put it on, it felt like part of the phone. I like the lack of a lip. With a tempered glass screen protector, this is enough protection for me. I do miss the feel of the quicksand case though. They are a way better value than this case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Nocturnal86:
In my opinion I personally love the case because it feels like nothing is on the phone even more so than other snap on cases and use it with a tempered glass and think its a good combo for scratch and minor bump protection
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
I got my RMA info, and they instructed me to use UPS. They gave me their account number as well, so shipping is covered by them. :good:

So if you are in Canada, and do want to return it due to the lack of NEXUS branding, then just be clear that you only ordered because it was advertised with NEXUS on it when you request an RMA with shipping. And just be nice, customer service (in general) will tend to be more willing to do things when you're not an ass.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Sinergie:
Nice review, ordered this case in white for 20 euro (cheapest price I could find).

Anyone seen a case like this in the color bright orange? That would look awesome with my black N5 :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
I don't believe it comes in orange. It's only available in White/Black. The UK also has bright Red.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kellybrf:
by all accounts I've read the red nexus is actually orange, so I'd assume the case will be as well
[Nexus 5 Accessories] smirkis:
These cases are now in amazon. But for some reason show a picture of a case I wouldn't expect. It has a pic of the "bumper" in white. AAA75187802 Hardshell Nexus 5 White http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GGL4X7I/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Rhfatb1C5A71F
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nldxda:
w/o the nexus logo too!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] timothyung:
Perhaps you can order a black/white vinyl skin, ask them to no remove the NEXUS logo, then apply the skin on the case and remove everything but the NEXUS.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Saturn1217:
Sad to see this after ordering one of those 0.3mm TPU cases... It is shipping to me now but at least it only cost me $3.

Just curious if the OP could explain why they didn't like the 0.3mm TPU case? I am looking for ultra minimalism. Just enough thickness to have the phone lie flat. I tried a hard 0.3mm matte case which was pretty low quality but fit the phone perfectly and would have been perfect for me except the texture was too slippery. I was hoping the TPU case would have a grippier texture. Is this not the case?

I also tried the quicksand and while that one is better quality it isn't minimalist enough for me (I could probably live with it though).

I have to stop buying accessories for this phone! So far even with all this accessory buying my Nexus 5 is still naked...(and beautiful)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
I didn't like the 0.3mm TPU cases because they were just very poorly made cases (I ordered 8 in different colours as well...). They are very thin, I'll give it that. Basically the same thickness as the LG hardshell, but a much more flexible material.

Don't think of them as actual TPU cases, and the grip that would generally go along with them. This isn't the standard TPU material where it is soft, bendy, and grippy. Think of it along the lines of the same type of plastic you would get with a semi-transparent file folder/document folder. It doesn't have the grip of TPU, it's the "smoothish" plastic. The plastic is bendable, but if you bent it too much it would fold and make crease lines like paper.

Also, with the sharp edges and abrupt creases, it doesn't seem to me like it was heat inject moulded like a normal case would be. To me it seems like it started as a flat piece of plastic and was stamped into a case. The same way you would imprint numbers on a license plate or something.

Unfortunately, the LG hardshell just gave me that same vibe when I used it. It is a much better quality case (still a bit too flimsy/brittle for my liking, just due to how thin it is) and I'm sure it isn't made the same way; but it just reminded me too much of the 0.3mm cases for my liking.

Here's a comparison between one of my 0.3mm TPU cases and a plastic file folder I had lying around. You can see it is basically the exact same material. The light reflects the same way, you can see the texture is the same. They basically took that plastic and I'm pretty sure just stamped it into a case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Nocturnal86:
The LG case is thicker and harder than those and feels much better especially the black lg case it makes this phone feel naked and it blows those cheap ones out of the water their's no comparison imo besides how they're shaped. I ditched my quicksand for it and no regrets!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jrmiller:
Ordered mine on the 13th and the tracking number still isnt available through ups...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jason_MCG:
Just out of curiosity, has anyone been able to remove the case without breaking it? And are the black and white cases the exact same in terms of thickness and feel?

I really want to re-order the white (since my white case broke as I was removing it), but I just don't want it to be a waste of money.

Try putting your tracking number into the USPS system. Pure Mobile ships through USPS, but for some reason they link you to the UPS site.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
I agree, the LG hardshell is a much better case and I've said that multiple time. That doesn't change the fact that for me anyway, it reminded me of these 0.3mm cases. Which is unfortunate because I really wanted to like it, and the minimalism is unmatched.

The shape, contours, button cutouts, thinness, and slipperiness in hand resembled the 0.3mm cases too much for my liking. That sucks, but it is what it is for me.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jrmiller:
thanks man. at least that has been figured out. they still havent shipped though :eek: all they have is the shipping info. no package
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Nocturnal86:
You should try the black one it feels like the black Nexus back and is awesome compared to the white. I like the fit and feel of the white also but the black one feels like a naked Nexus and this is my case forever now.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Saturn1217:
Sigh...It sounds exactly like the hard case I just got. In fact I think they may be the same product but listed differently on ebay which is a shame...

I'll update if my case turns out differently but I doubt it.

I may just go with a tempered glass screen protector and a lens protector from slickwraps.

Thanks for explaining things! Wish I had found your post earlier!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Nocturnal86:
You can read the little insert that came with it it shows how to do it. But basically you just remove the case from the bottom first. You get one corner and lift it up (it's not locked in so it lifts easy with a finger nail) then stick a bit of your finger in the open space to hold it in place then lift up the other corner. Then at that point the case is stuck on the buttons prett much that's why it won't come off so just stick your nail in the space between the case and phone starting at the bottom of one side and slide it up so the case will fit over the buttons and there you go it's off. Haven't broke it yet and I've removed it a few times.

Hope that was clear enough lol
[Nexus 5 Accessories] d4nirod:
Tempered glass screen protector to go with this case?

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend a tempered glass screen protector that works well with the LG case? I just ordered one.

I'd imagine that one that covers the entire face of the phone would look & work better as the case does not cover the edges of the screen (correct me if I'm wrong). It seems that most tempered glass protectors are slightly smaller than the screen itself to give clearance for cases that attach themselves by going over the sides of the phone and holding onto the glass surface by half mm or so:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bblzd:
With a case that has no lip (such as the LG Hardshell) you just want to make sure it has rounded edges. Otherwise the side of the glass protector might feel sharp. They pretty much all advertise rounded edges but some can be better than others.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kamajikaciya:
I'm really curious if the LG logos on the back is erasable or not?

I have 2 (black and white) of this cases and I want to use them with skins. But the LG logo is inside of the "S" word.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] b4nd0ler0:
Same problem here. Part of the LG logo and letters show through the S in the Nexus cutout of my Dbrand skin
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rewen:
+1 I have the white and the black versions of this case (BestBuy sold them at one point for $20 which was great since when I went in the phone was $50 off AND they gave $50 gift cards with upgrades).

The white version of the case seems like a more dense/hard plastic and it's definitely more slippery.

The black version feels exactly like the phone itself and no one I show my phone to notices that it actually has a case on, including many Nexus 5 owners.

I use a Nilkin 9H glass screen protector with it. Not worried about protection from big drops as much as I am about scuffs and dents. Love the case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kamajikaciya:
I have one black version of this case. I can sell it for $25 shipped to anyone. Let me know.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kellybrf:
sent you a pm
[Nexus 5 Accessories] gpvecchi:
If some Italian wants the black version I have one new without box, 10€+ shipping...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Almostlastplace:
Does this method work on the verizon Galaxy S3? Has anyone tried it to confirm it works? I want to downgrade so I can root and install cyanogenmod which I can't seem to do with the 4.3 update.

Link: How to downgrade Galaxy S3 back to Android 4.1.2: tutorial [Update] - AndroidPIT
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BadUsername:
Link is broken.

Regardless though, this probably will not work on this device.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Almostlastplace:
Yeah I'm a new member and I just learned I can't post links, yet. but the method is from Androidpit and the method requires using Odin and a .tar file of an older version
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cplking:
At this point I'm pretty sure all methods have been tried to downgrade back to 4.1.2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 5ft24:
If you took the OTA 4.3 update, the bootloader is locked and it has blocked ALL earlier factory versions and all non factory ROMS.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BadUsername:
I looked up your specific tutorial, it definitely will not work.

That only works on the international model. As a general rule, never trust a guide unless it says it's specifically for the Verizon galaxy s3. It's locked down much tighter than any other s3 models, and many alterations that can be performed on the other variants will often brick this model.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Almostlastplace:
Ah thanks, and that really sucks the 4.3 eats away at my battery like non other and it was the final straw in getting me to look up how to install a custom rom only to learn that I can't...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MetalMan2:
You can still root, install a ROM with Safe Root or Safestrap or whatever, and have a better-running phone. You simply can't install a different kernel... it sounds like you can even still have a custom Recovery (modified TWRP is my understanding).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] RRF12:
OK
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] shark_dude:
I can't post links but if you search for thread number 2565758, that's everything you need for the Saferoot method that works for the Galaxy S3 (usually). I say usually because it doesn't work on my phone but I know plenty of others that have had no issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Almostlastplace:
I have used Safes Root and Safestrap, but i can't get the ROM I want (Cyanogenmod) to work with it.

I've already used saferoot but I can't get into custom recovery with it, and I can't use custom ROMs because of the update, that's why I've been looking fr a way to downgrade to 4.1 or something.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Want some advice? Sell the S3 for a pre-4.3 S3 or sell the S3 for another device. Theres no guarantee that AOSP will ever work with Safestrap.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Almostlastplace:
Well I have been considering dropping a bit of money getting a used international S3 because the Cyanogenmod installer would work with it, but I don't think my Verizon SIM card would work in it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BadUsername:
It wouldn't, you need a CDMA device, the international s3 doesn't have CDMA bands. Verizon leaves you pretty limited in device selection.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Almostlastplace:
That's what I thought, so that pretty much just leaves me with Verizon versions of the phone... I'll make sure not to stick with verizon when my current contract expires.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hugo-PT:
Hi everyone.

For a long time I've been using CyanogenMod 10.1 by ADC-Team on my Galaxy Splus, where it wasn't needed to activate data connection by myself to send or receive MMS. That process was done automatically.

Yesterday I flash the CM11 by ADC-Team and noticed that for the same process have to manually enable the data, which is strange.

Someone noticed in this change?
[NFC Hacking] vaibhav.ravi:
Hello everyone

I am doing a project as part of my final year in engineering, and the project is an automated toll collection system, using NFC payment method. So I need to know if my idea is feasible.

I have a Nexus 5 and my friend and team mate has an HTC One. Our idea is to tap the phone with our NFC app open, on a "payment terminal" which will send details to the terminal over NFC, and that terminal must verify these details of the user (USERNAME & PASSWORD) and call a java web service, and return some other information back to the phone over NFC. Since we do not have a "terminal" as such, we plan on using one of the phones as a "customer phone" and the other as the "terminal".

I know I can develop an app for the Nexus 5 that can easily handle this, but is the same freedom available with the HTC One?

There are two apps we'll be using:

1. Client app on phone1 that sends user details over NFC to "terminal"(phone2)

2. Terminal app on phone2 that receives details over NFC and eventually returns confirmation to phone1.

I'd like to know which phone will work best as phone1 and phone2.

All help is greatly appreciated and I thank you all in advance :)
[NFC Hacking] vaibhav.ravi:
Please guys, it'd be great if someone shed some light on the matter. Its a little urgent :) Thanks!