Does your Nexus 4 slide off of flat surfaces?

[WoodrowB]

I just came from a GN and I didn't anticipate how much I would miss the thicker portion of the phone at the base. I used it as a handle and a pivot point.

To address the slipping and to add some texture to help me grip...and to help me differentiate the front from the back in my pocket....I've added a small square of cloth band-aid material...not much more than .75" square...to the back of the phone, just above the LG logo.

this keeps it stationary and helps me stay a little more confident that I won't drop the phone while removing it from my pocket or handling it.

It's ugly but it works.

Have any of you used similar "fixes"?

 

[SiempreTuna]

I still haven't taken the plastic screen protectors off mine (it's only been a month) so I haven't experienced Sliding Phone Syndrome .. yet.

I did read about SPS in reviews before I even got my phone and I didn't believe it - my missus has an iPhone4 which is also glass front and back, and it has never had the problem - but I guess it must be true .. whodathought ..?

 

[spile]

I can't say I've noticed it being extra slippery .

 

[hstroph]

I still haven't taken the plastic screen protectors off mine (it's only been a month) so I haven't experienced Sliding Phone Syndrome .. yet. ...

I kept the original protectors on until the back one started peeling from in/out of the pocket. Luckily I already had the XOskins "full body case" (front/back wet-apply) and quickly installed those just before the bumper case arrived so I don't have the slippage problem, and still have a like-new product underneath the protectors.

Maybe I can get $550 for it on eBay after I acquire the next Nexus.

 

[dralways]

http://www.xtremeguard.com/LG-Google-Nexus-4-Screen-Protectors-p/lg-nexus-4-screen-protector.htm

Problem solved

 

[MartinS]

I just came from a GN and I didn't anticipate how much I would miss the thicker portion of the phone at the base. I used it as a handle and a pivot point.

To address the slipping and to add some texture to help me grip...and to help me differentiate the front from the back in my pocket....I've added a small square of cloth band-aid material...not much more than .75" square...to the back of the phone, just above the LG logo.

this keeps it stationary and helps me stay a little more confident that I won't drop the phone while removing it from my pocket or handling it.

It's ugly but it works.

Have any of you used similar "fixes"?

I bought a Zagg invisible shield and installed the back only.

 

[tdot10]

I have had my Nexus 4 for a couple months now and today was the first day I thought I would look online about this problem I'm not surprised how many reports there are of similar issues my phone has fallen off almost horizontal tables at least 15 times now. 1 degree of angle is all it takes. This is bizarre but understandable considering the design. I only wish I had waited until now when they have a slightly adapted model to resolve these issues.

 

[chukka63]

no but my iphone 4s use to,did my head in

 

[Skyroket]

LG Google Nexus 4 Screen Protector

Problem solved

i bought full cover ended up with back only... i just love N4 curved edges plus this screen protector is sticky good for grip and doesn't slide anymore! i just decided to go without protection... it's $300 phone

 

[Robogar]

wasn't an issue for me when I went case-less for the first week before my bumper arrived.

 

[Krunk83]

Mine doesn't slide. It has nips on the bottom.

 

[jmcdyre]

Yes mine does slip off just about anything I've put it on - now waiting for my Dbrand skin to arrive as I'm getting annoyed at leaving it somewhere only to hear it fall and get that dreaded feeling that when I get to it it will be smashed up
Only a tiny little chip so far, it has been pretty robust.

 

[Deleted User]

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[MartinS]

Yes mine definitely does slide on flat surfaces. My Invisible Shield came unstuck as well so it is naked for the time being.