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Ghost Armor

I installed mine yesterday as I bought two so I would always have a spare as I sent away for another or walked into a store to get another one... I have used bodygaurdz in the past and this was my first ghost armor.... Not bad, nice squeegee and nice spray bottle with a lot of stuff.... I did mine on while riding as a passanger in a car... So it is what it is.... Also still waiting for the screen to clear up which takes a couple of days, but it is better than it was yesterday. I was going to post pictures, but it says I can't link to outside links because I am a new user... If someone can post them for me send me a pm and I will send you the photobucket links.

heres 48548's pics:
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the rest can be found on his photobucket album: http://s421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/HTC%20EVO/
im waiting for mine to be delivered

I also had bodyguardz on my touch pro. Just ordered the Ghost Armor for my evo as well, I absolutely hated how the edges peeled on it. Although, I think i will end up using a seidio innocase and just use the ghost armor screen protector. I just don't feel like the ghost armor or any skin for that matter will protect the phone from a fall on concrete.
Let me know how the skin ends up working out for you.

ouch - maybe should of waited to do at a desk?

rutter9 said:
ouch - maybe should of waited to do at a desk?
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They all look like that until the stuff dries out in a couple of days.... Has nothing to do with doing it on a table or not. Read the instructions this is normal and it looks better now then it did in the picture.

I bought the Silicone Case and the Screen Protector at sprint and the phone works fantastic! Don't know why you guys need to cover the whole phone with that thing. I used to have an iPhone 3GS with Zagg Inv Shield and when I took it out to sell it, it was all completely sticky.

Never had an issue with my body gaurdz being sticky when i took them off and the phone looked like new.

48548 said:
They all look like that until the stuff dries out in a couple of days.... Has nothing to do with doing it on a table or not. Read the instructions this is normal and it looks better now then it did in the picture.
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Yeah.... prepare to be disappointed.
Sending mine back for a refund.

48548 said:
Never had an issue with my body gaurdz being sticky when i took them off and the phone looked like new.
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I believe he was talking about the outside of the invis shield being sticky because of the case, not the phone.

After doing screen protectors on way too many iPads to want to admit too, the big thing I found is that you need to figure out what kind of protector you are dealing with. The thinner glossy protectors you can normally add water to to make placing them easier because they will breathe. The matte protectors will have an issue because they do not breathe and the water can get trapped.
In regards to the water, you need to be very careful in what you use. I know it sounds weird, but I suggest using bottled water with a drop of Johnson's & Johnson's baby shampoo. The reason for the bottled water is it will not leave any type of hard water residue behind if you don't get it all out.

Mine is looking much better... I can't complain... Nothing on the screen it going to make it look as nice as with out the plastic on it. But for protection I am willing to live with the looks. I can take pictures of it at home if you want and as for the spray I used what came with the kit to spray it down.

*EDIT: Nevermind*

Dude I want that coke fridge! Haha! And the ghost armor is badass I have it and wouldn't go any other way
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Nice to have a coke machine filled with beer and mexican cokes in bottles (real sugar cane)... I would recommend one to everyone!!!!

XO Skins Installed looks beautiful + coupon

My install is now done and dried. Check it out
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Also here is a 20% off coupon they just posted on twitter https://twitter.com/xoskins
Last week before Christmas! Here is a 20% Off coupon for you, our valued customers. Please share this code with anyone who loves their gadgets xochristmas20 for use at http://xoskins.com/
It's super simple to install. Fits perfectly with no orange peel
Their video as well. (Finally figured out how to post this.)
Added dslr pics from StonedImmaculate
Macro pics of case fit Thanks randpost

I ordered mine Saturday with $3 off (byublue) hoping to get it soon. This cut to fit one that comes from costco blows lol
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Here is a shot from the top

I really want to pick one of these up since I have heard such good things about them. However, I am curious about how you prevent the liquid from getting into the ear piece when applying the protector. Is there a trick to covering the ear piece?

Yes, I have this on my phone also and its amazing, virtually no orange peel and looks great. Highly recommended!
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sn0warmy said:
I really want to pick one of these up since I have heard such good things about them. However, I am curious about how you prevent the liquid from getting into the ear piece when applying the protector. Is there a trick to covering the ear piece?
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just man up, don't use toooooo much solution and pat dry...
make sure you take out the battery and DON"T put it back in after as the phone will reboot.
just install and wait over night with cool air blowing over it.
i know it will be tough not to touch your new toy, but without US warranty work, not worth it.

stretched said:
My install is now done and dried. Check it out
Also here is a 20% off coupon they just posted on twitter https://twitter.com/xoskins
Last week before Christmas! Here is a 20% Off coupon for you, our valued customers. Please share this code with anyone who loves their gadgets xochristmas20 for use at http://xoskins.com/
It's super simple to install. Fits perfectly with no orange peel
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Argg!!! I literally just found your coupon after I just ordered lol

sn0warmy said:
I really want to pick one of these up since I have heard such good things about them. However, I am curious about how you prevent the liquid from getting into the ear piece when applying the protector. Is there a trick to covering the ear piece?
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The solution they have dries really quickly, they added some substance it in, so even if the tiniest bit gets in there, you shouldn't worry too much, unless you spill the whole bottle in there lol
EDIT: this is speaking from the person who DRENCHED the screen protector before applying lol

hiohokaybye said:
The solution they have dries really quickly, they added some substance it in, so even if the tiniest bit gets in there, you shouldn't worry too much, unless you spill the whole bottle in there lol
EDIT: this is speaking from the person who DRENCHED the screen protector before applying lol
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X2.. mine was drenched
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Does it go right to the edges of the screen?

I got one ordered this weekend hopefully arriving soon.
How difficult was the application? I'm not too keen on wet application (Zagg, ugh) but is it pretty much drench, lay it on the screen and shift to center ASAP? Past experience with Zaggs, I've usually had to lay it perfectly on the first try since I wouldn't be able to shift it around afterwards.

FYI, "byublue", as mentioned earlier, takes $3 off, which is slightly better than 20%.

bowsersoulstar said:
I got one ordered this weekend hopefully arriving soon.
How difficult was the application? I'm not too keen on wet application (Zagg, ugh) but is it pretty much drench, lay it on the screen and shift to center ASAP? Past experience with Zaggs, I've usually had to lay it perfectly on the first try since I wouldn't be able to shift it around afterwards.
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I'm assuming all wet applications should be the same, which means that your experience with zagg will be similar with xo.
You wouldn't be able to shift it around after its applied. However, you can peel it upwards, apply some more liquid, then place it back down
Did that with my skinomi, had no problem with it, should work with all wet screen protectors

Got mine today and applied it tonight. It was my first wet application, and it was WAY easier than the (dry-apply) SGP Crystal I had on my Dinc.

It goes very close to the edge of the screen.
No orange peel
No rainbow effect
As I said before... highly recommended
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Any drag or slow down with swiping along the protector?

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Any drag or slow down with swiping along the protector?
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Not at all its slick

So I've never done a wet install. Basically I get as much of the liquid out as possible and then wait overnight for it to settle?

I don't think people realize that, sure even though your device isn't damaged from the liquid solution that may or may have leaked into the phone. BUT it probably set off the water damage sticker inside voiding your warranty.
That's the biggest fear for most people including myself.

Masx said:
I don't think people realize that, sure even though your device isn't damaged from the liquid solution that may or may have leaked into the phone. BUT it probably set off the water damage sticker inside voiding your warranty.
That's the biggest fear for most people including myself.
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The water stickers are on the back.
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Official Wood Backs....

Per the Motorola twitter, it looks like its finally happening.
What do you guys think?, skin, case, or a whole new back piece?
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Ugly. Lol a wood phone? Yuck.
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It was supposed to be the back piece but since I ordered already I hope it's a wood case. But I'm pretty sure it's the wood back option.

jason.912 said:
Per the Motorola twitter, it looks like its finally happening.
What do you guys think?, skin, case, or a whole new back piece?
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Most definitely the long awaited wood back pieces. Now just a matter of time before they pop up on alibaba. Yay!

jason.912 said:
Per the Motorola twitter, it looks like its finally happening.
What do you guys think?, skin, case, or a whole new back piece?
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they should offer a one-time design swap for any design as soon as these are released. you had 14 days to pick and re-pick your design... i think they should temporarily extend it.

Well, they added wood backs to the motomaker today:
https://www.motorola.com/us/motomaker?pid=FLEXR1#exterior/backplate
Unfortunately, it's only currently available in bamboo, costs $100 more, and will delay your order 2weeks...

Disappointing. They don't look solid... more like a veneer over a plastic back, or possibly a thicker plank fused within a plastic surround. In any event I seem to have lost interest here (especially considering the C note extra).

Solutions Etcetera said:
Disappointing. They don't look solid... more like a veneer over a plastic back, or possibly a thicker plank fused within a plastic surround. In any event I seem to have lost interest here (especially considering the C note extra).
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without having seen them in person, you can pretty much bet on this being the case. there's no way that they would have been able to engineer the wood such that it would be strong enough to grip on to the phone without a ton of glue. having said that, the amount of veneer used in the process probably only increased production by pennies.
i still think they look amazing and i still think there will be issues down the line (peeling, cracking, etc). at least moto is doing something unique here. with all of the functionality this phone offers, in addition to the overall design, this is my new favorite phone. here's hoping moto sticks with the design/process/etc and only updates the internals.

my brother has the s4 now and just ordered the bamboo back moto x i cant wait to see it!

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without having seen them in person, you can pretty much bet on this being the case. there's no way that they would have been able to engineer the wood such that it would be strong enough to grip on to the phone without a ton of glue. having said that, the amount of veneer used in the process probably only increased production by pennies.
i still think they look amazing and i still think there will be issues down the line (peeling, cracking, etc). at least moto is doing something unique here. with all of the functionality this phone offers, in addition to the overall design, this is my new favorite phone. here's hoping moto sticks with the design/process/etc and only updates the internals.
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Every report I've read states that the backs will indeed be solid wood, so no veneer or anything that should peel. What I think they did was have the solid wood back fit into a plastic frame, which has the clips that attach it to the body of the phone. In this picture, I think the white border is the plastic frame.
Sent from my Moto X

To each their own I always say.
Better get an otter box tho ..... Oh.... Wait. Lol
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GreenMunky said:
Every report I've read states that the backs will indeed be solid wood, so no veneer or anything that should peel. What I think they did was have the solid wood back fit into a plastic frame, which has the clips that attach it to the body of the phone. In this picture, I think the white border is the plastic frame.
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unfortunately until we see them in person, and someone does a tear-down, we won't know the truth. i hope they're solid wood, but how thick could they possibly be? the picture shows the dimple present, which means the wood will need to have a similar thickness (or be thickened in the general area). the idea of it being a solid piece leaves me curious as to how they managed to get the speaker grill identical to the detail of the plastic cover. i can't imagine that wood fibers would allow for that amount of presicion.

Toast Made real wood cover/skins

Anyone have any experience with these? They just released the Nexus 5 version http://toastmade.com/Android.html

Tempting! Here is a video review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HxLBz4piM4
The edges look terrible though... ugh.

If it’s a 3M, how come it is a REAL wood?

kong said:
If it’s a 3M, how come it is a REAL wood?
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Because it uses 3M adhesive to adhere it to the phone its not vinyl

Nocturnal86 said:
Because it uses 3M adhesive to adhere it to the phone its not vinyl
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Now that sounds interesting :highfive:

I actually like my Nexus logo running landscape on the phone like stock. I wonder if they can cut that out?

Since screen protectors usually cover those top and bottom areas, would you basically not be able to take off the screen protector without taking off the skin? Would you even be able to use a screen protector underneath? I feel like it might be elevated.

I have many leather bound books. And my phone smells of rich mahogany.
I couldnt resist. lol

Must-not-tap-buy..
Sh*t, I'll gonna take one
Btw, it reminds me of some locals here whose specialty is making bamboo case for phones
It only costs $20-30 each and you can put whatever pic/text you want
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Dunno if they can make one for N5

I pulled the trigger this morning and order the white ash one. I ordered the front piece too, but not certain if I will install that piece. Will keep you guys posted when mine comes in.

Lootes said:
I pulled the trigger this morning and order the white ash one. I ordered the front piece too, but not certain if I will install that piece. Will keep you guys posted when mine comes in.
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Yes, please post pictures!

Hey guys, got the cover this morning and below is a link to the photos. I haven't put the front face cover on yet but placed it on the phone for the pictures so you can get an idea. The white ash color works well with my white Nexus as it isn't that visible at the seems.
Installation was straight forward and wasn't too challenging. One concern is if I will be able to pop out the sim tray, but will test that when I get home tonight.
let me know if you have any questions.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/+AlexanderLuton/albums/5981882660137349729

Lootes said:
Hey guys, got the cover this morning and below is a link to the photos. I haven't put the front face cover on yet but placed it on the phone for the pictures so you can get an idea. The white ash color works well with my white Nexus as it isn't that visible at the seems.
Installation was straight forward and wasn't too challenging. One concern is if I will be able to pop out the sim tray, but will test that when I get home tonight.
let me know if you have any questions.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/+AlexanderLuton/albums/5981882660137349729
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Lookds good. How is the feel in the hand? do you feel the edges and all that?

The feel is good. It is less slick than the stock white back, so I don't feel like it is going to slide out of my hand. Also, although subtle, you do feel the grain in the wood which is a nice touch.
Regarding the edges, there is a small seam between the back piece and the side pieces that breaks the continuity but it is something that after some use I doubt I will even notice. The edge of the side that is facing the screen is a bit more noticeable, but nothing too concerning, it is a piece of wood after all.
All in all, it is very well made, I especially like how the single back piece is designed to wrap over the curves of the back plate.

Just bit the bullet on a bamboo front and back for my black N5 will update with a post when it arrives!

Lootes said:
The feel is good. It is less slick than the stock white back, so I don't feel like it is going to slide out of my hand. Also, although subtle, you do feel the grain in the wood which is a nice touch.
Regarding the edges, there is a small seam between the back piece and the side pieces that breaks the continuity but it is something that after some use I doubt I will even notice. The edge of the side that is facing the screen is a bit more noticeable, but nothing too concerning, it is a piece of wood after all.
All in all, it is very well made, I especially like how the single back piece is designed to wrap over the curves of the back plate.
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How long did it take for them to ship it out for you? I'm a bit anxious, and I ordered it Saturday night and paid for priority shipping, do you think it'd be wrong to expect it by Friday?
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rudydimacali said:
How long did it take for them to ship it out for you? I'm a bit anxious, and I ordered it Saturday night and paid for priority shipping, do you think it'd be wrong to expect it by Friday?
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I ordered mine on the 5th of February and it shipped on the 12th, which was 5 business days. I didn't do priority shipping and it was delivered on the 15th. When I ordered mine, covers for the white nexus were shipping in 3 to 5 business days which is what I got. I do recall there was a message that said black nexus covers were taking a little longer to fulfill, not sure if that is still the case.

Lootes said:
I ordered mine on the 5th of February and it shipped on the 12th, which was 5 business days. I didn't do priority shipping and it was delivered on the 15th. When I ordered mine, covers for the white nexus were shipping in 3 to 5 business days which is what I got. I do recall there was a message that said black nexus covers were taking a little longer to fulfill, not sure if that is still the case.
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Yep. Did say 3-5 days Guess it'll be sometime next week then. Thanks!
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Just installed mine and am very pleased with it. It has a really nice feel even if the edges on the wood are a bit sharp, not too sharp though. I installed the front cover on top of a glass screen protector with zero issues.

heres mine with ebony ..looks and feel great in my hands

Note 5 day one, back already cracked

Day one at work and I already cracked the back of my note 5. I've watched videos of the teardown and it seems straight forward to replace, I'll just have to wait for some to come available.

Killerfish1450 said:
Day one at work and I already cracked the back of my note 5. I've watched videos of the teardown and it seems straight forward to replace, I'll just have to wait for some to come available.
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How did it happen?

Sher The Love said:
How did it happen?
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Getting out of a car and because there is no "grip" to the phone it slid out of my pocket. Dropped about 18 inches and hit a corner, dented the metal frame a little and cracked bottom of battery cover.
Bad part is case will be here tomorrow, guess it will cover it up but it still sucks.

Killerfish1450 said:
Getting out of a car and because there is no "grip" to the phone it slid out of my pocket. Dropped about 18 inches and hit a corner, dented the metal frame a little and cracked bottom of battery cover.
Bad part is case will be here tomorrow, guess it will cover it up but it still sucks.
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Sorry to hear that. I love the build of this phone, but not really a fan of the slippery glass back. I installed a matte skin in the back. Just posted a new thread. Check it out!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3185715
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Killerfish1450 said:
Getting out of a car and because there is no "grip" to the phone it slid out of my pocket. Dropped about 18 inches and hit a corner, dented the metal frame a little and cracked bottom of battery cover.
Bad part is case will be here tomorrow, guess it will cover it up but it still sucks.
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This new "premium" design does suck in some regards. Hopefully that case covers it well. Once you put it on, you should never have to remove it because there's no longer anything back there to swap out.

Killerfish1450 said:
Getting out of a car and because there is no "grip" to the phone it slid out of my pocket.
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Sorry for your mishap. I've trained myself that before I open the car door, I always (1) check the mirror for bicycles, and (2) check that my phone is securely positioned in my pants pocket.

Killerfish1450 said:
Getting out of a car and because there is no "grip" to the phone it slid out of my pocket. Dropped about 18 inches and hit a corner, dented the metal frame a little and cracked bottom of battery cover.
Bad part is case will be here tomorrow, guess it will cover it up but it still sucks.
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Sorry to hear that , That is why i have my Note 5 in a UAG Case and two i never liked having any type of phone in my pocket!
That is why i also have it in a pouch case clipped on my Belt!

Damn that sucks.

Love these kind of threads.
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It's $76 to have Samsung repair it and that includes round trip shipping. I dropped mine too.

Theres some on ebay
There's a couple on ebay ranging from $42-45 I believe. I left mine off and cleaned the adhesive off and just bought a $17 case cover. If you get a clear back cover I think it looks cool with the back guts showing

This is the reason and also that it's not removable that I'm not impressed with the "new build quality". Several friends that have the glass backed iPhones are carrying cracked phones. I would have been more impressed with a metal back. My one Nokia has a sheet metal SST back that was very strong and removable.
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dougfunnieyo said:
There's a couple on ebay ranging from $42-45 I believe. I left mine off and cleaned the adhesive off and just bought a $17 case cover. If you get a clear back cover I think it looks cool with the back guts showing
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Can you show us some pictures if you get the clear back thanks
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Wow its great that I found this thread. I too have the back of my galaxy note 5 cracked. How did it happen? I dont know exactly what happen, because I have it install with a flip case cover, so when I pull it out of the cover for weekly cleaning(wiping away any residue), I noticed a huge cracked and was really dissapointed. Well because mainly it is not a cheap phone and I guess I thought a corning gorilla glass 4 would be hard to crack. Sure I have lightly drop it a few time, but each of those fall I immediately check for any cracked and I found none. So I dont know what really happen. Anyway, after searching about this online, I am glad that apparently Im not the only one who has suffered this mishap and there is a way to fix it with mininal cost. Thanks again guys. ?

Same here... Had SView on too. Not my fault though. Small dab of Superglue in cracks to hold glass in

Clear case that shows your beautiful Note 5.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B010M...clear+case&dpPl=1&dpID=51gos357KFL&ref=plSrch

It seems there are a few replacement back glass listed on amazon, however, one of the reviews states when he received the product it was plastic.