Electronics Upgrading my phone. Cheap ATT phone to LG G2. Advice? - Page 5

**007** · 05-05-2015, 12:36 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-G2-Latest...item27f252e421

Looking at upgrading my current phone. Anyone have the LG G2 linked above? Currently I use a AT&T Tribute/Fusion 3...
http://www.att.com/esupport/article....B425444&cv=820
and my backup is a Nokia Lumia 635 windows phone...
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/mobile/phone/lumia635/

Both are low end phones. I really like the Windows phone but the lack of google apps blows it for me.

I already know this blows away my cheapy phones from last Christmas but is it worth the money to upgrade?

jd1020 · 05-09-2015, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sanka

Love my LG G2, will be getting the G4 when I am up for an upgrade in November. And why not get the G3 or the G4? The G3 is out now and the G4 should be out soon.

Main reason for me is the size. 5.2" is already pushing my comfort level. Anything bigger in dimensions and I'm just not interested, which sucks because I like the removable battery on the G3. Hoping the next Nexus is going to be a Nexus 5 remake thats based on the G4, if the rumor of LG making it is legit. I just hope its not a 4K display.

**hometeam** · 05-09-2015, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Guru

I caved. Hope I don't regret it. Now to find a good case

make sure you post a pic of your broken screen

**007** · 05-09-2015, 09:27 AM

L.A. Chieffan · 05-09-2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Guru

The G3 isn't as good as the G2. Every single review out there says its a downgrade and not worth getting. There is no way in hell I'll pay that kind of money for the G4. Don't you know anything about me?

That's just flat out wrong. G3 is a MUCH better device in virtually every aspect. But it would cost more

jd1020 · 05-09-2015, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

I caved. Hope I don't regret it. Now to find a good case

If I had to get a new case for my phone since the one I have is no longer made, apparently, I'd go with the Spigen dual shock, or whatever it's called. Not sure how much bulk it adds compared to mine but it doesn't look to be near anything like a behemoth otterbox.

EDIT: Spigen Slim Armor.

http://www.mobilefun.com/41295-spige...etal-slate.htm

Or there is a knockoff branded version on Amazon made by "Anoke" for $8.

**007** · 05-09-2015, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

If I had to get a new case for my phone since the one I have is no longer made, apparently, I'd go with the Spigen dual shock, or whatever it's called. Not sure how much bulk it adds compared to mine but it doesn't look to be near anything like a behemoth otterbox.

EDIT: Spigen Slim Armor.

http://www.mobilefun.com/41295-spige...etal-slate.htm

Or there is a knockoff branded version on Amazon made by "Anoke" for $8.

I'm considering this one but it may make it too thick.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A3VXUNNHSPT7S0

-King- · 05-09-2015, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

I caved. Hope I don't regret it. Now to find a good case

You'll like it.

jd1020 · 05-09-2015, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

I'm considering this one but it may make it too thick.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A3VXUNNHSPT7S0

If you want something slim, the cruzerlite cases cover all corners with TPU. I just can't stand their stupid 5 year old look.

**srvy** · 05-09-2015, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

I'm considering this one but it may make it too thick.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A3VXUNNHSPT7S0

Those open face covers on this particular phone I cant find one that doesn't pull up the edges of my screen protector. I am gambling with the temper glass protector and nothing else.

**007** · 05-09-2015, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by srvy

Those open face covers on this particular phone I cant find one that doesn't pull up the edges of my screen protector. I am gambling with the temper glass protector and nothing else.

I may buy that too just as a precaution. It sounds like it bears the brunt of any hit and shatters so the phone doesn't.

-King- · 05-09-2015, 06:05 PM

Yeah if you don't like cases, I think that glass protector is a great idea. Never heard of them either before this thread.
Posted via Mobile Device

Al Bundy · 05-09-2015, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Yeah if you don't like cases, I think that glass protector is a great idea. Never heard of them either before this thread.
Posted via Mobile Device

Neither had I. Maybe if I had, I wouldn't be getting a new screen...

**007** · 05-14-2015, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

This is the case I have on mine because I dont like the whole flip cover thing.

http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Matt.../dp/B00FEQ429U

Hardly adds any bulk and protects all corners with TPU

Then I have a tempered glass screen protector on it (http://glass4m.com/product/glass-m-p...tor-for-lg-g2/). The company offers a nano slim (.2 mm) and a slim (.3 mm), I think I went with slim. My phones been dropped numerous times on carpet and hasn't cracked.

did you dry or wet install the screen protector? Did it make your case fit too tight? Trying to decide whether to go with the .3 or .2

Also, how fast was their shipping?

jd1020 · 05-14-2015, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Guru

did you dry or wet install the screen protector? Did it make your case fit too tight? Trying to decide whether to go with the .3 or .2

Also, how fast was their shipping?

Dry install.

The G2 screen has a beveled edge. That screen protector only covers the flat part of the screen and not the rounded edges, so it shouldn't be a problem with any case. My case covers up most of the bevel but there's maybe a mm or so of exposed glass between the case and screen protector. I'm not sure if there is a company out there that makes a conformed screen protector.

And their shipping, IIRC, was about as fast as getting something from California on standard shipping. I think I got it in about a week, maybe a bit longer depending what day I ordered. I remember being surprised when it arrived, since it's shipped from Hong Kong or some shit, if that means anything.

Here's a 100+ page thread of people reviewing/commenting on various tempered glass screen protectors for the G2 you can go through if you feel bored. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...50811&page=111 I chose the one I linked because people were saying good things about it and others who bought a different one were complaining that theirs was too big and the edges weren't on the glass because of the curve.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...450811&page=35 This page has pics of the same kind I bought on the phone with a case. He's got his higher up than mine so the gap on the bottom is slightly larger.

**srvy** · 05-14-2015, 09:04 AM

Dry. These are maybe the easiest screen protector to install of them all. Simply pull a tab removing the sticky backing. Align the bottom then set it and run finger down center and push out to edges. Any bubbles and there are few you push out to side with thumb or credit card. Its not soft and pliable so you can actually hold the edge because its stiff and makes easier. I get mine from xtremeguard when I see a 90% off on Slickdeals.net which is often. They mail out and abut three business days through USPS. I got 3 for like 12 bucks 2 weeks or so ago seem very good quality.

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05-14-2015, 09:04 AM	#75
srvy Fight, build, win! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC Casino cash: $1671250	Dry. These are maybe the easiest screen protector to install of them all. Simply pull a tab removing the sticky backing. Align the bottom then set it and run finger down center and push out to edges. Any bubbles and there are few you push out to side with thumb or credit card. Its not soft and pliable so you can actually hold the edge because its stiff and makes easier. I get mine from xtremeguard when I see a 90% off on Slickdeals.net which is often. They mail out and abut three business days through USPS. I got 3 for like 12 bucks 2 weeks or so ago seem very good quality.
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