Smartphones are built to take a few bumps, but sooner or later a crack or chip is certain to ruin your day. To decrease your chances of getting the cracked screen of shame, put your Android in a case from one of these four protection suppliers.

Keep reading for 4 Smartphone Case-Makers Sure to Protect Your Smartphone, the last installment of our six-part Android Phone Makeover series.

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Case-Mate

Case-Mate makes a fleet of polycarbonate protectors for Android phones by HTC, LG, Motorola, Samsung and Sony, not to mention a soft-shell option such as the flexible, thermoplastic Gelli case for the HTC Desire ($15), or the Barely There line of form-fitting cases for phones ($25) such as the Motorola Droid RAZR, Samsung Galaxy Nexus or the Vibrant Galaxy S. Check out Case-Mate cases.

More Android Phone Makeover tips!

•  6 Ways to Clean Up Android Apps, Data, and Files
• 5 Ways to Boost Your Android Phone’s Performance
• 3 Tips to Organize Your Android Homescreen  
• 4 Tips to Restore Your Android Phone Exterior
• 5 Tips for Resetting Your Android Phone

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