Develop Bugs

What's your favorite lte compatible case? Pics please

Sorry for the double threads but I figured this will be better to get opinions. Can everyone say their favorite case for the lte version gnex? Pictures would be great. Also is it a dust magnet? My last case actually scratched my phone a lot by drawing dust into the case.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

For future reference you can change your thread title.
Sent from my GT-P3113 using xda premium

joshnichols189 said:
For future reference you can change your thread title.
Sent from my GT-P3113 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
True. Its never seemed to work for me though like the posts never really jump in the direction I want. Sorry if this bothers some people I just need to find a new case in >3 days.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

No one likes cases?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Gahh Its Lee said:
No one likes cases?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
my favourite is .....
this is called case mate creature case. this is pure silicon(high quality..not like your usual cheap eBay silicon cases)...lil bit of dirt magnet....the best part is the design engraved on the back of the cover...protects the phone very well...no scratches whatsoever...
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA

afma_afma said:
my favourite is .....
this is called case mate creature case. this is pure silicon(high quality..not like your usual cheap eBay silicon cases)...lil bit of dirt magnet....the best part is the design engraved on the back of the cover...protects the phone very well...no scratches whatsoever...
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That actually looks nice I just saw case mates ones like a half hour ago
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

This: http://www.tridenteer.com/products/...alaxy-Nexus-With-Holster-Bundle--(Black).html

idefiler6 said:
This: http://www.tridenteer.com/products/...alaxy-Nexus-With-Holster-Bundle--(Black).html
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's a great work case I'd imagine. I can't seem to find a nice small case
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Unfortunately it seems that the case makers jumped on the gsm version and assumed the lte version would be close enough.
Even with its problems, the ultra hybrid is still my favorite. It's pulled away a touch at the top and the back does get a little loose when hot, but it's not really that bad. I like how it doesn't have cutouts for the buttons, which I like. It feels the least like a case of any I've seen.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

T-Keith said:
Unfortunately it seems that the case makers jumped on the gsm version and assumed the lte version would be close enough.
Even with its problems, the ultra hybrid is still my favorite. It's pulled away a touch at the top and the back does get a little loose when hot, but it's not really that bad. I like how it doesn't have cutouts for the buttons, which I like. It feels the least like a case of any I've seen.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Would you mind posting pictures of the case? I wanna see just how bad the sides are and can't find a single picture
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Gahh Its Lee said:
Would you mind posting pictures of the case? I wanna see just how bad the sides are and can't find a single picture
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Please? Lol
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Come on someone has to be able to show an lte one in the ultra hybrid.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Was about to buy the ultra capsule. It seems bigger than I thought. Seems about the size of my active. The search continues.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Galaxy Nexus Waterproof case?

Does one exist?

I haven't done any extensive search but I looked the other day and stopped at some kind of plastic pouch.
So I don't think so. I'd try eBay, maybe some Korean or Chinese seller has one.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Search amazon for the iottie. Its the closest thing we have
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

Ziploc? I've seen people do it a few it seems to work
Sent by Logo the turtle

norm12 said:
Ziploc? I've seen people do it a few it seems to work
Sent by Logo the turtle
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wouldn't trust a ziploc bag to last anytime submerged. MAYBE against splashes, but I'd rather use something more reliable.

condoms

biscuitownz said:
condoms
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol. This would actually work provided is was a standard non lubricated or powdered one
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

AquaPac
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Aqua Box

http://dx.com/p/protective-tpu-skin...-galaxy-nexus-i9250-transparent-139275?item=1

Xalies said:
Aqua Box
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
While those are. Both nice, unless u are using PGM which needs a comvatibke corner. How would u turn the screen on and off. And the aqua skin is almost identical to the iottie, except u only get one at 1/3 the price
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

justin94 said:
While those are. Both nice, unless u are using PGM which needs a comvatibke corner. How would u turn the screen on and off. And the aqua skin is almost identical to the iottie, except u only get one at 1/3 the price
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lol oh yeah i forgot about that

Do you think this is safe?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

I personally have taken my phone under water using a generic water proof bag. They were 3 for $10 USD. the only problem I had was if the water put pressure on the screen it would go crazy..... I just added more air to it and held it so I had to push through the air to select what I want. Ie picture or video
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

Here's a short video I took so u can get an idea of how it is underwater also.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UBfjCOR3ho&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

Well but the skin is definetely not made for a daily use i reckon, I mean to make sure it is 100% waterproof you always have to use a new strip of sealing tape after charging, right?
Would be good to have a modified battery cover for contactless charging. I´m starting to work on a diving base for the next 2 months, and would be good to have something covering my GNx from water.

I wish lifeproof would make a case for us.

meatlikeproduct said:
I wish lifeproof would make a case for us.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I remember reading somewhere, probably here, that there just isn't enough demand for it
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

http://www.liquipel.com/ supports the nexus, i was thinking about sending my phone in.

justin94 said:
I remember reading somewhere, probably here, that there just isn't enough demand for it
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is true. The lifeproof case cost over a million USD to develop, and they lucked out that the iPhone 4s was compatible. Not nearly enough people own enough Gnex to make it profitable, plus the GSM would need a completely different case from the LTE. FInally, my own experience with the case sucked. You can only take it off/on 50x before it breaks (not waterproof) and it destroys sensitivity. It's something you only want when theres water around, but you can only take it off/on 50x which sucks. Also, you have to test it every time before you submerge it. The waterproof bags are way better IMO.

Blue Incipio double cover from Verizon (pictures)

Just received it today from Verizon online. The color is real close to the pebble blue color. It just has a eggshell finish. It does not come with a screen protector however they did include a phone stand. Buttons work great!
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

Love the color I have the white one. Did you have to order it from Verizon haven't seen it before
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

Yes, they didn't have that color in the store.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

mikec86 said:
Yes, they didn't have that color in the store.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I got mine my a verizon store. they mustve been out

Thanks for the pics. Is this case one or two pieces? Also, do you think it's a case that could easily be removed and put back on several times a day with ease and not lose it's grip or form? I'm asking because I'm very interested in this case but I'm also getting a car dock and whether I get a universal dock or custom dock depends on if the case I'm using can be easily removed. Also, how do you think it would protect against drops versus slightly bulkier cases like the Otterbox Commuter or Seidio Active cases? Thanks very much.

It's two pieces much like a seidio active case. It is real easy to install and remove.
Here is a video review of a different color one from sprint. The Verizon one has a stand instead of the screen protector.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1770507
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1770507
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

mikec86 said:
It's two pieces much like a seidio active case. It is real easy to install and remove.
Here is a video review of a different color one from sprint. The Verizon one has a stand instead of the screen protector.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1770507
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have the white version of the case and I'm not impressed. It feels a little too big and bulky. I put it on my SG3 for about 15 minutes before I decided it wasn't for me. I put it back in the packaging and it's like new. If anybody wants it I'll take $15 shipped anywhere in the US.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

To me the thickness is about right. Its still less bulk than the commuter. I like a little protection for this huge expensive screen.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

I have this same case only in a different color blue which I actually like better. It is a brighter blue and I believe it is a T-Mobile exclusive. I think the case is nice and offers good protection for the size. It doesn't add much thickness at all but I do have one complaint which is why I'm returning it. The cell signal and Wifi signal are effected by the case. I've done numerous tests and on average, you lose two bars of WiFi and roughly 2-3mb/s download speeds on 4G. To me, the protection is not worth the signal trade off.

Strange, I haven't experienced any signal loss.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

mikec86 said:
Strange, I haven't experienced any signal loss.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you are on WiFi, take the case off and move to a location where you are only getting two bars. Then apply the case and watch the bars drop off. I've already done the testing with my phone, my wife's phone and a co-workers phone.

jrwingate6 said:
If you are on WiFi, take the case off and move to a location where you are only getting two bars. Then apply the case and watch the bars drop off. I've already done the testing with my phone, my wife's phone and a co-workers phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Pretty much all cases affect signal quality a bit. No reason to freak out about it. The added protection tradeoff is worth it.
edit: and just for ref here's the antenna locations from the sgs3 fcc filing:

Mine holds steady, maybe your t-mobile case is made from different material.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

I dropped from .87dBm to .81dBm.
Wireless held steady.
Wait my wireless signal gained. Lower is better
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

This is the one I got from T-Mobile. Maybe it is a different case than the one you have and don't get any signal loss with. It is called the Silicrylic Dual Protection. I highly doubt Incipio changed the material for T-Mobile and only T-Mobile. Maybe it's the color....

IIRC tge shiny versions have some metal in them and hurt reception. The traditional silicrylics (like the VZW and others)are only silicone and poly carbonate. I have no issues on multiple phones with their traditional versions.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

Gotcha...Maybe I'll just return it and look into a different color or see how much I like this Diztronik TPU case.

mikec86 said:
Yes, they didn't have that color in the store.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I got mine in the store. I wanted black but they said they only had the biue. They had it in the back not on the shelf.
Sent from my Free'd sweet a$$ S3.

I have the white and grey one. I noticed that today the volume buttons have ripped away a bit. I will be returning it to the Verizon store for an exchange. It's only 3 days old. I like the case, but the silicone part is cut back a bit around the buttons, and makes it weak which caused mine to rip. Im hoping it's a fluke because it's a nice case with a good feel.
Sent from my Galaxy S3 on XDA Premium.

Who else thinks the back of the nexus 4 is kind of creepy?

Those pixely things are so typically lg and dont really match the nexus vibe

It actually reminds me of one of the original wallpapers in the Nexus one. It's not the same but a bit similar in taste
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Definitely. Typical LG
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

Creepy? Bad choice of vocabulary there haha it looks awesome not creepy.

Cretheus said:
Creepy? Bad choice of vocabulary there haha it looks awesome not creepy.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Meh creepy sums the back cover design up well
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

scoffyburito said:
Meh creepy sums the back cover design up well
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't understand, are you afraid of it?

I don't think some of you guys know what creepy means....
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk 2

Creepy - Causing fear or unease.
The back cover of the Nexus 4 elicits unease from me. Its like a bad disco party on the back of your phone
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

I personally like it, because it's not boring and dull
Swyped on my Galaxy Nexus running AOKP with Franco Kernel

I think it looks cool, you can only see it from certain angles so it's a really nice subtle touch.

I like how it doubles as a disco ball for those times when I need one.

WiredPirate said:
I like how it doubles as a disco ball for those times when I need one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I heard there's a mod that lets you use the display's backlighting to illuminate the back cover in various patterns for that purpose.

rice923 said:
I heard there's a mod that lets you use the display's backlighting to illuminate the back cover in various patterns for that purpose.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nice. Having a translucent hand is finally going to pay off for me!

I think that on android police there was pre review. They took some photos and said, the back isn't that sparkly. Marketing photos over exaggerate back panel...
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...e-bar-for-design-materials-and-build-quality/
6th photo
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

MattSkeet said:
I think that on android police there was pre review. They took some photos and said, the back isn't that sparkly. Marketing photos over exaggerate back panel...
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...e-bar-for-design-materials-and-build-quality/
6th photo
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh that would be fine then
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

I agree it's design looks creepy, metaphorically speaking.
IMO the Nexus 4 looks like a fake Gnex, but I'm sure it's looks will grow on me.

Well, to my mind, the idea of those dots on back side is good, it looks new and unusual (I mean new in the mobile phone world, generally it reminds some old Chinese toys), but for me it has some significant shortcomings:
straight. Galaxy Nexus has a kind of wave there, and a small hill at the bottom helped to grab it more confident, this one appears to be hold only due to glass-to-skin rubbing;
glass. If you don't like fingerprints and tried to clean the front side of GN every time after touching it, now you have to clean both sides and you just cannot hold it without setting you fingerprints everywhere.
feel. Cold glass is going to feel much more impersonal and indifferent, than the GN's plastic, even if it is not soft-touch.
So I would say it looks more weird, than creepy.

Don't worry. Once it gets dropped a couple times the sparkley look will change to the shattered look.

The only creepy part is when you drop it the wrong way; the dots will be replaced by jagged lines.

Well the back glass is supposed to be a Lil sunk in from the band around it.... not sure if that matters. So when it lays on the table the glass won't be touching it. So maybe it will protect it somewhat
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Raspberry Pi Cases

Hey guys, so I've really really been contemplating picking up a Raspberry Pi but I'm just a little hesitant because I have heard rumors of Rev C being in the works right now. Anyways, I was interested in what kinds of cases you guys have on your Pi. I would love to see all the different kinds of cases you guys have
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Pibow case. Love it. Used the air holes on the back to thread a zip tie through and strapped it to the cable bundle running up to my tv
Sent from my DROID3 using xda premium

I went lego case, nice, sturdy, and if the revisions of become so huge it needs to be changed, perfectly modifiable

Love the pibow case. Where'd you get it?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

jakemo said:
Love the pibow case. Where'd you get it?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Pibow.com
I believe its also available through adafruit
Sent from my DROID3 using xda premium

Endoroid said:
Pibow.com
I believe its also available through adafruit
Sent from my DROID3 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks. I got my pi from Newark.com and have been checking back there for cases and it seems they don't often have anything good in stock
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

If you want a list of over 40 awesome cases for the RPi, I would take a look at http://elinux.org/RPi_Cases. It has everything from DIY Lego cases to cases made of wood and pretty much everything in between.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

thanks
Thanks shrimp!

I got myself a Pibow, like the other poster I used cable ties through the holes to secure it. Before I bought the case I bought some rubber feet from ebay, but the threaded pins act as feet so they weren't needed. The build instructions ape the Ikea single sheet instructions, a nice cultural touch.

I finally got a pibow as well, I had a temp case cause I could never find the pibow I wanted in stock. Adafruit.com has them in the original and the new 4 colors. I got the ninja model. Also if you live in the US, youll have it in 2days. Its a great site for everything pi, arduino, electronics related you could want.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

Well I don't have a case per se, but i ordered this from ebay:
It serves its purpose (hidden media extender, running raspbmc) quite well

HidEaL said:
Well I don't have a case per se, but i ordered this from ebay:
It serves its purpose (hidden media extender, running raspbmc) quite well
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's pretty neat actually
Sent from my DROID3 using xda premium

HidEaL, that is awesome. Can you please post a link?

m2xtreme said:
HidEaL, that is awesome. Can you please post a link?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sure
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LCD-MOUNT...Deluxe-Wafer-LCD-VESA-100-Mount-/271031305187

Endoroid said:
Pibow case. Love it. Used the air holes on the back to thread a zip tie through and strapped it to the cable bundle running up to my tv
Sent from my DROID3 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Was wondering what that case was called! Awesome! :good:

You could always make one yourself. I made this one.
Used materials:
Birch Wood 1/4 inch thick
Dremel/Jigsaw (cutting)
Wood varnish (i used one that had the polyurethane already in the paint
Wood filler
Sand paper (derp)
Crazy glue (it works well on wood apparently)
Wood burn kit (first time i ever tried my hand at it)
Bring on the BlackMage! Haduken!

Thanks for the link shrimp! A lot of cool cases.
Sent from my EVO using xda app-developers app

Good cases
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app

Just got the Pibow! Wow, talk about well made. It's so solid and feels like my pi is safe .
Sent from my GT-S5830 using Tapatalk 2

Looks nice