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This thread is dedicated to updating the Nexus 6 community with informational review videos to help with any case related accessory details or decisions. You may also be interested in my Nexus 6 Mega ROM/App Review thread found on XDA here. Direct link to my personal YouTube channel, where you will find all reviews (updated weekly).
►What's on my Nexus 6
►Top Nexus 6 Cases
►YouTube Case Reviews
►Bear Motion // Ultra Slim Gray Review // Amazon
►Casebase Folio Flip Stand Case // Case Review // Amazon
►Cruzerlite Circuit // Smoke Review // Amazon
►Diztronic TPU // Gray Review // Amazon
►MoKo Kickstand & Belt Holster // Case Review // Amazon
►Orzly Fusion // Black Review // Amazon
►Orzly FlexiSlim // Black Review // Amazon
►Ringke FUSION // Black/Smoke Review // Amazon
►Ringke MAX // Black Review // Amazon
►Ringke SLIM // White Review // Black Review // Crystal Review // Amazon
►Case Modifications
►Ringke MAX // Lanyard Removal Video
►Tempered Glass
►Xtreme Guard // Tempered Glass Revision Overview // Revised Gallery
►Wireless Charging
►Aukey Luna Revisited & Reviewed
►Aukey Luna Qi Wirless Unboxing & Case Test
►Qi Wireless Charger Comparison - Aukey + Choetech
►Case Galleries
►Cruzerlite Bugdroid Circuit smoke
►dbrand skin black carbon fiber w/ Nexus & Moto cutouts
►Moko Kickstand Case & Belt Clip Holster
►Ringke MAX Black | Courtesy: XERO_Racer
►Ringke SLIM white
If you have any specific requests or questions, feel free to reply!
Thread updated 3.6.15.
Thanks! I was curious about the Ringke Slim as I have one arriving tomorrow. It's safe to say that I'll be ditching my Bugdroid TPU case for that one permanently.
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Thanks! I was curious about the Ringke Slim as I have one arriving tomorrow. It's safe to say that I'll be ditching my Bugdroid TPU case for that one permanently.
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I tend to use the Ringke when I'm in or around the office, or just want the phone to look nice.
I seem to lean more towards throwing my Bugdroid on when out of the office for the grip and a little added security.
It's situational for me. The Ringke looks great, but it can be a bit slippery at times.
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I tend to use the Ringke when I'm in or around the office, or just want the phone to look nice.
I seem to lean more towards throwing my Bugdroid on when out of the office for the grip and a little added security.
It's situational for me. The Ringke looks great, but it can be a bit slippery at times.
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Yeah, but on previous Ringke Slim cases I've had I've found that the white is slippery while the black finish is much more "flat" textured and ads much more grip, similar to the flat black TPU cases. This is one reason why I went with the black one this time too. It arrives today and I'll report back with the feel of it.
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Yeah, but on previous Ringke Slim cases I've had I've found that the white is slippery while the black finish is much more "flat" textured and ads much more grip, similar to the flat black TPU cases. This is one reason why I went with the black one this time too. It arrives today and I'll report back with the feel of it.
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That would suggest that the colored variants have some sort of textured backing then. Definitely interested to hear back on that.
I was debating a black, but I wanted it quick and figured I'd just do a custom paint job myself if I wanted a different color.
Really wanna get the ringke but owning one for my nexus 4 I found that they scratch the phone.
Andromjb said:
That would suggest that the colored variants have some sort of textured backing then. Definitely interested to hear back on that.
I was debating a black, but I wanted it quick and figured I'd just do a custom paint job myself if I wanted a different color.
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They do. I remember this being the way it was previously. The white one was very slick and almost shiny. The black was a rougher texture and more of a matte look. However, after doing some more reading just now, it appears that the gunmetal one has the same feel as the white one. So if you want more texture you have to go black.
And, in looking at my order again I was reminded that I ordered gunmetal and not black. Looks like I'll need to place another order.
Alaris said:
Really wanna get the ringke but owning one for my nexus 4 I found that they scratch the phone.
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I haven't had any issues, yet. But I can see where it could possibly scratch has it is not the simplest of cases to remove.
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They do. I remember this being the way it was previously. The white one was very slick and almost shiny. The black was a rougher texture and more of a matte look. However, after doing some more reading just now, it appears that the gunmetal one has the same feel as the white one. So if you want more texture you have to go black.
And, in looking at my order again I was reminded that I ordered gunmetal and not black. Looks like I'll need to place another order.
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Hopefully you ordered with Amazon, they have a great return/refund/exchange service. Good news is they are relatively inexpensive.
Updated overviews of the Ringke SLIM & Cruzerlite Bugdroid Circuit cases.
quick question @Andromjb , which one feels more sleek? based on past experiences with other phone, the ringke would be more sleek when compared with the TPU case?
Didnt try cruzerlite before and I wonder if their TPU technology is thinner than other TPU makers like spigen ultra or moody?
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quick question @Andromjb , which one feels more sleek? based on past experiences with other phone, the ringke would be more sleek when compared with the TPU case?
Didnt try cruzerlite before and I wonder if their TPU technology is thinner than other TPU makers like spigen ultra or moody?
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The Ringke is by far more sleek.. It's more of a "flashy" type case, keeping the form of the Nexus 6 practically identical.
Cruzerlite is a solid TPU case for the price. It does add a little thickness, most notably around the edges. Provides great grip and mid range drop protection.
Can't go wrong with either case, all comes down to personal preference of course.
On another note, I was recently contacted by Orzly. They will be sending me their Nexus 6 cases for review. Looking forward to receiving their products and hopefully I'll get those hope soon as well.
Andromjb said:
The Ringke is by far more sleek.. It's more of a "flashy" type case, keeping the form of the Nexus 6 practically identical.
Cruzerlite is a solid TPU case for the price. It does add a little thickness, most notably around the edges. Provides great grip and mid range drop protection.
Can't go wrong with either case, all comes down to personal preference of course.
On another note, I was recently contacted by Orzly. They will be sending me their Nexus 6 cases for review. Looking forward to receiving their products and hopefully I'll get those hope soon as well.
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Hey, is it possible to post more photos of the skin? I only saw two. Interested in some side photos and whatnot. I really want to switch mine to a black cover and get the white N6 cause the white and black thing throws me off, but really dislike the midnight blue color scheme. Thanks if you can
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Hey, is it possible to post more photos of the skin? I only saw two. Interested in some side photos and whatnot. I really want to switch mine to a black cover and get the white N6 cause the white and black thing throws me off, but really dislike the midnight blue color scheme. Thanks if you can
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Sure, I'll grab the company camera and take a couple during my lunch in a few and update.
Andromjb said:
Sure, I'll grab the company camera and take a couple during my lunch in a few and update.
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Thank you!
kimdoocheol said:
Thank you!
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Updated: dbrand black carbon fiber shots.
Andromjb said:
Updated: dbrand black carbon fiber shots.
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Good shots! Thank you.
How do you feel about the black on black vs white on black?
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Good shots! Thank you.
How do you feel about the black on black vs white on black?
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Ebony & Ivory together in perfect harmony.
Andromjb said:
Ebony & Ivory together in perfect harmony.
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Ivory as the back naked or ivory as in the side bezel?
kimdoocheol said:
Ivory as the back naked or ivory as in the side bezel?
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I personally wouldn't put any white on the front of mine, but that's my personal preference. I'm by no means telling you not to if you want that option.
dbrand has a lot of nice pictures up on their site where you can check out of the front options.
Fronts:
Matte White
Leather White
Matte Black
White Carbon Fiber
Black Carbon Fiber
Black Metal
Black Leather
Red Carbon Fiber
I meant you said ebony and ivory together, but you got a black covering. So I am assuming you're talking about the bezel on the side being white or the black front and white cover? I'm confused now hahs
Well, got a surprise from the post office as they delivered my skins today! Just installed the Distressed tan skin and wow, I now have the sexiest N6 ever! Thanks so much @slickwraps! I did take the stock plastic cover off and I am using a old skin as a base layer below the leather skin. Sits flush with the phone now and looks like it was made to be there. The leather is top quality, smells great and is super grippy, way grippier than the carbon fiber skin I had. Because this ****s flush, you can use any case you want. I am using the Ringke Slim fit for when I'm at work. Enjoy the pics.
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. . .I did take the stock plastic cover off and I am using a old skin as a base layer below the leather skin. . .
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So you removed the actual phone back that has the dimple and "Nexus" on it?
Dusty Rhodes said:
So you removed the actual phone back that has the dimple and "Nexus" on it?
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Yes.
I just installed mine and now wish I had removed my back for the sexy flush look
skusa93 said:
I just installed mine and now wish I had removed my back for the sexy flush look
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You still can if you remove it properly so I wouldn't worry.
rx2mazda said:
Well, got a surprise from the post office as they delivered my skins today! Just installed the Distressed tan skin and wow, I now have the sexiest N6 ever! Thanks so much @slickwraps! I did take the stock plastic cover off and I am using a old skin as a base layer below the leather skin. Sits flush with the phone now and looks like it was made to be there. The leather is top quality, smells great and is super grippy, way grippier than the carbon fiber skin I had. Because this ****s flush, you can use any case you want. I am using the Ringke Slim fit for when I'm at work. Enjoy the pics.
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Well done!
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Does qi wireless charging still work after you do this?
rx2mazda said:
Yes.
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Did you polish the aluminum on your phone?
Wow that looks great!
Dusty Rhodes said:
Does qi wireless charging still work after you do this?
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Yes it does.
Jacob030 said:
Did you polish the aluminum on your phone?
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Yes, you can probably tell from the black around the trim that this started as a blue N6. Just sanded away.
Looks good.
This is soo cool, well done! Also, the metal part is awesome! I am still waiting for my leather to arrive from slick wraps. As you have stated in your post, you have put the leather on top of your old skin, was it due to a thin leather? Or what was the reason?
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This is soo cool, well done! Also, the metal part is awesome! I am still waiting for my leather to arrive from slick wraps. As you have stated in your post, you have put the leather on top of your old skin, was it due to a thin leather? Or what was the reason?
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Thanks!
First reason was because I wanted a buffer in between to cover the holes(pattern)so the leather wouldn't show these "dips", just a smooth leather back. I also wanted protection for the ribbon cable for the side buttons that runs back there, I didn't know how ofter I would be swapping skins and I didn't want it pulling up on that ribbon when I took it off.
I also have the Bamboo back and a extra middle housing and I can tell you that the bamboo won't work as is. It's maybe .2 inches too wide so it bows in the middle. Not a huge problem since it's Natural wood and can be sanded very easily(carefully)to fit. This is what I'm going to do. Just take about .1 inches off both sides and it should be Golden.
Awasome!
Regarding the sanding of the metal part, how hard was it to sand the buttons? I have a white version of nexus, but now seeing how brushed/polished metal frame looks makes me think of doing same ?!
PanBitco said:
Awasome!
Regarding the sanding of the metal part, how hard was it to sand the buttons? I have a white version of nexus, but now seeing how brushed/polished metal frame looks makes me think of doing same !
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I left the buttons just natural aluminum. My hand was sore from polishing the frame so I gave up lol!
I just did the same thing with mine. I was ****ting bricks while removing the back plate in fear of damaging the ribbon cable, but damn was it worth it.
I'd post pics, but having nothing to take pictures with at the moment
swimdude1120 said:
I just did the same thing with mine. I was ****ting bricks while removing the back plate in fear of damaging the ribbon cable, but damn was it worth it.
I'd post pics, but having nothing to take pictures with at the moment
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NICE! What Leather did you go with? I'm wondering how the Darker one looks, I might order it!
rx2mazda said:
NICE! What Leather did you go with? I'm wondering how the Darker one looks, I might order it!
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I went with the darker leather and it looks pretty damn nice I have to say on my Midnight blue!
Does the blue sand away easily and what grit sandpaper did you use?
swimdude1120 said:
I went with the darker leather and it looks pretty damn nice I have to say on my Midnight blue!
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Pic????
Leather Black available here for an extra $40 over the Space Black version.
buybuybox.com/product.php?id=32005
I am interested in opinions on durability, feel, and look of the leather.
Anyone know if a replacement leather or rubber back can be purchased from LG if it wears out?
BlackCreek said:
Leather Black available here for an extra $40 over the Space Black version.
buybuybox.com/product.php?id=32005
I am interested in opinions on durability, feel, and look of the leather.
Anyone know if a replacement leather or rubber back can be purchased from LG if it wears out?
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Check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v10/accessories/color-t3240599
clockcycle said:
Check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v10/accessories/color-t3240599
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Thanks. I read that thread before posting my question. I have seen no discussion yet of LG's black leather back (with gold metal trim) that is available for purchase today.
My question stands.
Edit: Ringke fusion case ordered.
Hello, xda members.
I'm looking for a blue or red Nillkin bumper. I want to buy one for my Nexus 6, but I have only managed to find the black colour option, which has a grey border and I don't really like it.
This is the product in question - http://www.nillkin-case.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2762
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
I've seen the red and blue bumpers on Amazon.
I have the blue one from eBay, Spain
e34v8 said:
Hello, xda members.
I'm looking for a blue or red Nillkin bumper. I want to buy one for my Nexus 6, but I have only managed to find the black colour option, which has a grey border and I don't really like it.
This is the product in question - http://www.nillkin-case.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2762
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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8zabi said:
I have the blue one from eBay, Spain
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In the add, it says only the black one is in stock.
Any way, I have ordered the ringke fusion case.
Thanks for all the responses in the thread.
Ι got one, from Aliexpress.
A suggestion: Dont get the black one.
The front bezels of the bumper are grey, it doesnt look good imho
Any other color has black front bezels, which look way better.
Hello there!
I am looking for a leather case for my yet to be bought OnePlus 5. Not a flip case, but something like this Apple leather case.
Has anybody seen something like this for the OnePlus 5?
Thanks!
I am also looking for something like this. I loved my OnePlus 3T leather case, to bad that they discontinued it.
From noreve.com there will be such a case available in future.
Für example the OnePlus 3:
https://www.noreve.com/en/3/3386-oneplus-3-leather-cover.html
https://www.noreve.com/en/5/3556-oneplus-5-leather-cover.html
That looks promising! Thanks for sharing!
If you want leather, what I did was buy a small roll of real leather and then just sew it to fit the phone perfectly, like a sleeve. I just hand sewed it. You can put your thread color to contrast with the leather, or to match it. Then you can also cut a small hole for the notification slider or they things (like the notification light).
I've tried many cases, but none are quite as good as just a perfectly fitting leather sleeve.
Almost no added bulk. Plus it cleans your screen every time you take it in and out.
And you can just scrunch the leather back into your pocket when you are using the phone.
DropBOB.ca for my blog!
I ordered 2 @ Aliexpress. One from MOFi and one from KEZiHome. I hope they are not the greatest crap. I think they will be ok until something better is available :laugh:
@Walhalla, once you get them, please post back a few impressions.
Thanks!
Walhalla said:
I ordered 2 @ Aliexpress. One from MOFi and one from KEZiHome. I hope they are not the greatest crap. I think they will be ok until something better is available :laugh:
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I have both, KEZiHOME is from genuine leather, MOFi is not. The first one looks more luxurious than the mofi one.
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How tight do they fit? Is there a difference in fitting?
How long did shipping take?
bobby260 said:
If you want leather, what I did was buy a small roll of real leather and then just sew it to fit the phone perfectly, like a sleeve. I just hand sewed it. You can put your thread color to contrast with the leather, or to match it. Then you can also cut a small hole for the notification slider or they things (like the notification light).
I've tried many cases, but none are quite as good as just a perfectly fitting leather sleeve.
Almost no added bulk. Plus it cleans your screen every time you take it in and out.
And you can just scrunch the leather back into your pocket when you are using the phone.
DropBOB.ca for my blog!
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I use this https://www.amazon.co.uk/fitBAG-tailored-integrated-microfibre-cleaning-Beat-Blue/dp/B01MRLV9KS/
Works fine for the OP5 as well. Really nice soft leather feel to it and as you mention, easy to just scrunch up in the pocket.
This looks similar but it won't be real leather:
https://www.gearbest.com/cases-leather/pp_688096.html
Walhalla said:
I ordered 2 @ Aliexpress. One from MOFi and one from KEZiHome. I hope they are not the greatest crap. I think they will be ok until something better is available :laugh:
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Would love to see how it looks like!
Walhalla said:
I ordered 2 @ Aliexpress. One from MOFi and one from KEZiHome. I hope they are not the greatest crap. I think they will be ok until something better is available :laugh:
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ejsoliveros said:
Would love to see how it looks like!
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+1
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+1
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I ordered one btw! But from a different store. Will update once received on Feb 15-March 10. Ordered the Alcantara fabric case and calf leather case for OnePlus 5t and iPhone X.
Sorry guys I totally forgot to post the pictures I shot.
Here you go: Gallery
To be honest, I never used them, because I didn't liked them.
MOFi - The color is more gray than black and the texture is very smooth and somehow slippery. The in hand feel is definetly not leather. Opticaly the thick edges were not eye-pleasing.
KEZiHome - Nice textured feeling. I never had the feeling that the device would slip out of my hand, but I didn't liked the color in person. Another bummer was that it was very hard to use the alert slider and the volume buttons.
Too bad that OnePlus canceled the leather case after the OnePlus 3T. I f**** loved that case.