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Okay, so I ordered one a WHILE ago, and I received it. The door did not fit, in other words, it required an immense amount of pressure to place it on the phone with all clips holding, and even then the stand would not come out of the back of the case without excessive, and i mean excessive, force. When it was out, when you pushed it back in, it shifted the door out of place and forced one of the clips to pop off. It was not form fitting, as in there were gaps between the battery door and the back of my evo. Just for kicks I tried it on another evo, maybe it was just mine. Didnt fit there either. I contacted by email, no response. Website? no response. I eventually received a PM on the xda-developers forum, and was told to record a video of the problem with the battery door and send it to joey3002.
Really? Honestly? Over a 17 dollar battery door, I need to record a video and send it to you? Like the hassle of trying to get ahold of you and send it back to you is not enough, I would do it for pure amusement?
If I was really that ignorant, and could not figure out how to put it on, the worst that would happen is that you would receive a perfectly functioning battery door in exchange for another functionally perfect battery door, and be out the 44 cents for shipping it.
I understand that this was a great undertaking on your part, and you are trying to make a buck like the rest of the world. But I think that your customer service has to improve a bit.
I am sure there are many people who are happy with their clear battery doors, and the idea is f****** awesome, but there is no order support whatsoever, I wasted $17, and its just sitting on my desk in the same plastic wrapping it came in months ago.
/endrant
UPDATE: Joey is working with me. I was incredibly frustrated, and hopefully this will rectify the problem. I will keep posted.
So the seller its on here?
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Same thing happened to me with mine. I got a Dremel and just slightly grinded down the slot for the kick stand and it's been working lovely for months now. Taking it off feels like you're going to break off one of the clips or something, so I just pop the top clips off when I need to remove the battery and only take the whole thing off if I need to remove the SD card. It's not a PERFECT fit, but I like the look of it so I deal with it.
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Okay, so I ordered one a WHILE ago, and I received it. The door did not fit, in other words, it required an immense amount of pressure to place it on the phone with all clips holding, and even then the stand would not come out of the back of the case without excessive, and i mean excessive, force. When it was out, when you pushed it back in, it shifted the door out of place and forced one of the clips to pop off. It was not form fitting, as in there were gaps between the battery door and the back of my evo. Just for kicks I tried it on another evo, maybe it was just mine. Didnt fit there either. I contacted by email, no response. Website? no response. I eventually received a PM on the xda-developers forum, and was told to record a video of the problem with the battery door and send it to joey3002.
Really? Honestly? Over a 17 dollar battery door, I need to record a video and send it to you? Like the hassle of trying to get ahold of you and send it back to you is not enough, I would do it for pure amusement?
If I was really that ignorant, and could not figure out how to put it on, the worst that would happen is that you would receive a perfectly functioning battery door in exchange for another functionally perfect battery door, and be out the 44 cents for shipping it.
I understand that this was a great undertaking on your part, and you are trying to make a buck like the rest of the world. But I think that your customer service has to improve a bit.
I am sure there are many people who are happy with their clear battery doors, and the idea is f****** awesome, but there is no order support whatsoever, I wasted $17, and its just sitting on my desk in the same plastic wrapping it came in months ago.
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Chargeback, duh. Had a similar experience with a screen protector that claimed to be bubble free and had 8 bubbles when I applied it precisely according to the instructions.
I emailed them once, did not receive a satisfactory response (to use scotch tape or something), called my CC company for a chargeback, got an immediate credit and final approval in a few days.
I bought one when I first got my Evo, I think it looks great. The fit is tight, when you first get all the clips in place, you almost have to slide the case down then to have it completely. It does allow dust to get under the cover which matters more as the cover is clear, but the stock cover does that also (not quite as much, but it still does nonetheless). To take it off I slide a credit card or some other similar card along the edge to pop all the clips out, then just take it off normally. So it is an incredibly tight fit, but it works fine for me. I swap between my old hero battery and Evo battery as needed, and I don't find it difficult at all once you have a system down pat to remove it.
I had the same issue, pm'ed and got no response...
followed videos and everything and nothing worked...oh well.
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I had the same issue, pm'ed and got no response...
followed videos and everything and nothing worked...oh well.
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Chargeback. Call your CC company. Tell them it's crap. They will take the money from the merchant's account and put it in yours.
The only way to get through to shady sellers is to hit them where it hurts, their bank accounts.
Sounds cool though
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Thanx man, for alarming. I had quit buying add-on accessories since i found they usually don't fit.
Mine fits great. Been using it for months and I'm happy. :shrug:
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Mine fits great. Been using it for months and I'm happy. :shrug:
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Same here. I have 3 of them and they all work fine. Not one speck of dust has ever got in there and I have it in and out of my pocket all day. The fit was a bit funky when I first put it on but it settled in within a week and has been great ever since.
For those of you with complaints, the seller (Joe is his name) will work with you but remember, he's just another member like you and me who decided to make these. He's a regular guy with a day-job and a family and definitely NOT here to rip anybody off! Just be patient and he will work something out with you.
I have reached out to joe, he has either ignored me, or not responded, or asked me to record a video, as I stated. I think it might be too late for a chargeback unfortunately.
I had the same fitment issue. Tried it on both mine and the wife's evo. I emailed him twice through his site and sent 3 pm's. Nothing.
the maker of these battery doors is still an idiot.
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the maker of these battery doors is still an idiot.
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Ha ha ha, he mustve taken your money too.
Sent from my Evo, ho!
JUST2SUAVE said:
Ha ha ha, he mustve taken your money too.
Sent from my Evo, ho!
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no, this was the guy when we (xda users) tried do this bet it would never happen.. he never paid the bet btw
anyway, all this negativity.. cmon...
the OP has been taken care of, thanks for the video.
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Chargeback, duh. Had a similar experience with a screen protector that claimed to be bubble free and had 8 bubbles when I applied it precisely according to the instructions.
I emailed them once, did not receive a satisfactory response (to use scotch tape or something), called my CC company for a chargeback, got an immediate credit and final approval in a few days.
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hahaha, that's because you didn't apply it correctly. you did a chargeback for $8 over your own mistake? you do use scotch tape to remove bubbles! remind me to punch you in the nuts if we ever meet.
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by the way my clear door never fit right either, if you pulled out the kickstand it would pop off.
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Alright guys, I got this case as its been popular in the comunity and wanted to give it a try...this case is absolutely gorgeous...looks great, feels great and seems to be one of the most protective cases out there that lets you keep the slick look of the device BUT the bad outweights the good... my main concern were the buttons..I got into a couple of rage moments and i believe I developed new muscles in my thumb from trying to press the on/off screen.
Watch the video and make your own decision
Hope this helps you guys!
http://youtu.be/pkHHeVQgNL0
Just commented on your other video haha. You just go out and buy a million cases? Haha. But if you put a piece of paper where the volume buttons and where the power button is. It will help out making them easier to press. Just fyi
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I have this case and with extended use the button areas do get softer.
Quality is top notch. And in terms of slipperyness.. its not as bad as glossy cases but definitely does not stick like rubber. This is actually a good thing because when its in your pocket it glides of easy.
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yes..its impossible to disagree that the quality is just amazing..cant match it at all ,and the look is just plain great..but for the price tag I really expected a little more R&D and not having to do work arounds to use them comfortably
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Just commented on your other video haha. You just go out and buy a million cases? Haha. But if you put a piece of paper where the volume buttons and where the power button is. It will help out making them easier to press. Just fyi
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haha! negative, I get them as gifts or people send them to me to review them and to write an honest opinion..thats why you dont see me lying about the case hehe.
Yeah the paper thingy does work ,but my point was like after normal people (not us phone junkies) get the case, they have to do something else to make it work. And after paying 35 dollars thats just isnt fair . Now if people picked them up for free or shipping only..it hella worth it
I wish they come with a revision because if they do That will be the case i would be sporting for good
Despite the quirks, I can say that the case works. I was climbing stairs in an apartment complex, and my phone covered with this case, fell out of my pocket and dropped about 12 feet in height. Whew.. Thank goodness for this case, it survived... Very happy that I spent money on this case.
thats a mortal drop dude!!!! im glad the phone survived! yeah its a great protective case...again if they fix that little issue it ll b a winner for sure!
I tried the paper thing and three paper would move out of place or just keep the button down.could someone put up a video of how to "mod" this case
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I tried the paper thing and three paper would move out of place or just keep the button down.could someone put up a video of how to "mod" this case
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and lets send it to D3o themselves hehehe
I got the all black one, and of course was before this video was posted...
What I ended up doing was taking an exacto blade and cutting along the wide parts of the buttons near where the mold for each one starts. The buttons now press with ease and the cuts are not visible.
I tried the deal with the paper under the buttons first, but it made the buttons too easy to press, they phone kept getting turned on in my pocket.
how easy was cutting around?
cutting through was easy, you just don't want to cut all the way around the button.
You only cut the longest sides of the buttons. There was an illustration somewhere in regards to the same thing.
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cutting through was easy, you just don't want to cut all the way around the button.
You only cut the longest sides of the buttons. There was an illustration somewhere in regards to the same thing.
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Cool I'm going to try that ! Thanks
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I love this case! I have the 2 tone black back and gray front. This may sound crazy, but I'm thinking about taking it to a skate shop and having grip tape installed on the back part.
Nice review, a bit long though to make your point. I have this case and its really nice. I personally love it. I don't mind the button issue though, I have adapted. It does get a bit annoying at times, but that's only when flashing Roms in CWM. I feel perfectly safe and not afraid to drop my phone. I feel the more careless I am the less I tend to drop it. I bought mine online for $14 so it was a great deal.
There is enough hate in the world. Why can't we all get along here ...?
Usually my reviews are the same length and I try to attack the same points so I can have uniformity.
I love the case and after modding it it def went up in my book however the average Joe user won't know how to mod the case
Got my d30 case a couple months ago for 5 bucks, i dont use it anymore more but it developed a crack in the back of the case and yeah buttons were kinda hard to press but you get used to it
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AznSwag said:
Got my d30 case a couple months ago for 5 bucks, i dont use it anymore more but it developed a crack in the back of the case and yeah buttons were kinda hard to press but you get used to it
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ive also had the case since basically it came out and it has also developed multiple cracks on the back. one runs from the usb port up about an inch, and others are where the buttons are, though smaller. this might be from taking it off and on every once in a while.
sighs. i have a spare one in black though, but i like this white one.
I have had mine now for 3 weeks and I love the case and hate the buttons. I am going to try the mod and see if that helps. The buttons are the only bad thing about this case.
so.. yeah my poor gnex. ruined, destroyed, and on life support because of my forgetfulness ): heres the story: after work, i go out and talk to this girl that i like we talk for about an hour. i go to my car, fumble to take my keys out of my pocket, realizing i probably look stupid, i put my wallt and phone (which were in my hands) on top of the car. unlock it, get in, and drive off, 30 seconds later turn a corner hard and usually my phone is on my lap, so i went to grab for it... wasnt there... stop the car, look everywhere and realize slowly im the biggest idiot to walk earth... drive back to my work, its in the middle of the road, smashed and dying, alongside my wallet... mini heart attack... moral of the story: insurance (;
P.S. i meant dive as in onto tarmac, not into water, my bad
Oh damn. That sucks dude. I can only imagine the colorful metaphors you were spewing after you found it smashed, lol.
Thankfully you have insurance.
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GibMcFragger said:
Oh damn. That sucks dude. I can only imagine the colorful metaphors you were spewing after you found it smashed, lol.
Thankfully you have insurance.
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i was in disbelief for a good 15 min just saying "i cant believe that just happen..." over and over ahahah. the only bad thing is i have to wait for my replacement to ship ): and its still $100 to get a replacement...
Odd, I dropped my phone from ~6 ft. onto concrete when I was hopping a wall and it took no damage other than a ding in the corner....lucky I guess?
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Smokeey said:
Odd, I dropped my phone from ~6 ft. onto concrete when I was hopping a wall and it took no damage other than a ding in the corner....lucky I guess?
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Why the hell were you hopping a wall?
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so.. yeah my poor gnex. ruined, destroyed, and on life support because of my forgetfulness ): heres the story: after work, i go out and talk to this girl that i like we talk for about an hour. i go to my car, fumble to take my keys out of my pocket, realizing i probably look stupid, i put my wallt and phone (which were in my hands) on top of the car. unlock it, get in, and drive off, 30 seconds later turn a corner hard and usually my phone is on my lap, so i went to grab for it... wasnt there... stop the car, look everywhere and realize slowly im the biggest idiot to walk earth... drive back to my work, its in the middle of the road, smashed and dying, alongside my wallet... mini heart attack... moral of the story: insurance (;
P.S. i meant dive as in onto tarmac, not into water, my bad
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Don't feel bad, That same thing happened to my nexus one about 6months ago. I was going about 30 miles per hr. But it wasn't bad...the screen was just scratch and some bad dings. HTC replaced it for $40
I was chasing some guy; he hopped a 6 foot wall and dropped his phone in doing so. His phone only suffered a ding on the corner.
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Why the hell were you hopping a wall?
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I was chasing some guy; he hopped a 6 foot wall and dropped his phone in doing so. His phone only suffered a ding on the corner.
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I was actually on my home from school and there is a wall behind my house....so I hopped over it...twas difficult.
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so.. yeah my poor gnex. ruined, destroyed, and on life support because of my forgetfulness ): heres the story: after work, i go out and talk to this girl that i like we talk for about an hour. i go to my car, fumble to take my keys out of my pocket, realizing i probably look stupid, i put my wallt and phone (which were in my hands) on top of the car. unlock it, get in, and drive off, 30 seconds later turn a corner hard and usually my phone is on my lap, so i went to grab for it... wasnt there... stop the car, look everywhere and realize slowly im the biggest idiot to walk earth... drive back to my work, its in the middle of the road, smashed and dying, alongside my wallet... mini heart attack... moral of the story: insurance (;
P.S. i meant dive as in onto tarmac, not into water, my bad
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that's what happens when you're pussywhipped
scary thought is what will you do after you actually nail her instead of chatting her up for an hour
You should have got an otterbox
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GibMcFragger said:
Oh damn. That sucks dude. I can only imagine the colorful metaphors you were spewing after you found it smashed, lol.
Thankfully you have insurance.
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@Samsung: Y u no Gorilla Glass my Nexus!?
That sucks dude, at least you can get a new one though
Looks like it took it like a champ!
As I read the op, I'm grateful to have a case on my Galaxy Nexus... Even though it ruins the look and feel of the phone.
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Odd, I dropped my phone from ~6 ft. onto concrete when I was hopping a wall and it took no damage other than a ding in the corner....lucky I guess?
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The inertia from a moving car flung it harder than your drop. A friends of mine lost his riding his bike at about 20MPH. He said it dinged the corners, but is fine other than that.
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Why the hell were you hopping a wall?
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ljwnow said:
You should have got an otterbox
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THIS. I was going to say the same thing. The Defender is a lifesaver. I dropped mine on the blacktop asphalt standing up out my car and couldn't even find a scratch or imperfection on the case, much less the phone.
I have a case but it ruins the feel of the phone for me. Normally I'm very careful with it I just happen to be an idiotic mistake cause I was preoccupied trying to not look like an idiot hahah.
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Considering I took the corner pretty hard. It took it better then I thought it would. I was thinking it was in a million pieces lol
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My next nexus won't leave a case... any suggestions for good cases? Slim but effective. Preferably black
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I don't use a case because I think they detract from the design of the phone. I'm just very careful and I suppose I pay for insurance in case something crazy happens.
My old ASUS A8JS ($1500) took a similar spill off the roof of my car when I took a turn doing about 25Mph. I stopped in the middle of traffic (no one honked - must of been the look on my face) and collected my laptop and the battery (which was on the other side of road). My only hope at that time was that the HDD survived (hadn't done a backup in some time), but to my surprise everything still functioned pretty much perfectly (touchpad seemed a little off, but it sucked anyway). In the end it was pretty scratched up, but it always made for a good story to tell...
Your move Samsung.
I forgot my phone was in my lap when I was getting out of the car. I heard it slap the ground and just knew it was bad. I also had no case on it. I took it off earlier in the day to do something and forgot to put it back on. The only consolation is that I was at the mall and I ended up getting a galaxy nexus. I'm still so pissed.
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Is that an iPhone I see in the reflection?
Hehe. Man they got you!
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Yes it is. My cousin was with me and he has an iPhone. My fiance also has one. I'm surrounded by them.
The day before I dropped my phone I just did the ics ota.
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AHahaha that nexus sure looks like an iphone!
But for real...that same thing happened to me. I have the Ballistic SG Case that would protect my SGSII from the apocalypse but one day I decided it was a little too bulky and took it off to feel the true beauty of my phone and not 30 minutes later I got out of my truck at the gas station and saw my beautiful white galaxy slide across the concrete...mine only caught a little nick on the corner thank god but it still hurt none the less. And its funny how as soon as you take it out of its case it decides to fall!
The pic was taken before I got the Nexus. Had to go to the jewelry store before radio shack so she shopped and I took pictures of my phone. I got the insurance this time.
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Atleast you were able to get a new one and didnt have to live with a broken screen. Its no GSII but its still nice. Which do you like better?
I am loving the pure Google experience. This this is so smooth. When I got the nexus 7 I wished my phone would work like that. I kind of got my wish, just not how I wanted it. I don't know if I could use android skinned again.
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I am just waiting out on a new Nexus phone. Hopefully by then Sprint's LTE has been expanded more. But it hurts me seeing phones being dropped. It's a mini heart attack for me D:
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I have always been so careful with my phones. My fiance and cousin both stopped dead in their tracks when they heard my phone hit the ground. I just graduated college last week and I have 3 interviews this week. Of all weeks to have been potentially out of a phone. I am glad I was able to get a new phone. Don't do what I did. Get insurance.
The Nexus is a darn fine phone, but it's slower than the ET4G. Obviously plenty fast enough for most things, but it is slower and that difference will rear it's ugly head time to time.
Well, I must be lucky, I've dropped my phone tens of times, onto ci crete, grass, floors, from all different levels. Actually earlier today ixwa riding my bike and did a kickflup, it fell outta my pocket and I landed the back tired on it, no cracks yet, looks just like new
Glad you got a new phone
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I forgot my phone was in my lap when I was getting out of the car. I heard it slap the ground and just knew it was bad. I also had no case on it. I took it off earlier in the day to do something and forgot to put it back on. The only consolation is that I was at the mall and I ended up getting a galaxy nexus. I'm still so pissed.
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Damn that sucks. Has happened to me a few times, except every time it has fallen out of my lap from a moving truck, which sits twice as high as a regular truck/car. I've dented every corner but my screen has luckily remained perfect. I must've gotten the toughest epic touch ever built.
Sent via phone that is not the one coming out next month that I want really bad even though not long ago this one was the phone I wanted really bad.
dnalevelc said:
I forgot my phone was in my lap when I was getting out of the car. I heard it slap the ground and just knew it was bad. I also had no case on it. I took it off earlier in the day to do something and forgot to put it back on. The only consolation is that I was at the mall and I ended up getting a galaxy nexus. I'm still so pissed.
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I thought you just shake it and the cracks go away...
Oh wait, that's only on my "Crack Your Screen" app (aka... my iPhone app) :laugh:
I've resisted putting on an Otterbox or Trident case for a while. I don't want to add too much bulk to the phone, and since I've grown a distate for belt clips (I don't always wear belts, and as a bigger kid growing up, my gut would always get in the way), I keep the phone in my pocket. There's a few light scratches on the screen, and one or two on a corner where I dropped it. Drives me a little crazy sometimes, but my phone has fared well otherwise. I have the kickstand grip from the Sprint store, that's it.
I "acquired" a first gen iPod Nano last year, before Apple recalled a bunch for battery problems. I sent mine in and they replaced it with a sixth-generation nano, which I thought was awesome (and no, I'm not an Apple fanboy). I was getting out of my car with a couple of bags, and not realizing there was a clip on the back of the iPod, I just tried to grab and hold it with the bags. Fate was not so kind to me, as I dropped the iPod, face down, onto the strip of driveway I park on. Right onto some rocks. While it still works, it doesn't look very pretty.
Now that I moved in with my fiancee and her dogs and cats, I really need to be careful with my hardware.
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Well, I must be lucky, I've dropped my phone tens of times, onto ci crete, grass, floors, from all different levels. Actually earlier today ixwa riding my bike and did a kickflup, it fell outta my pocket and I landed the back tired on it, no cracks yet, looks just like new
Glad you got a new phone
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How do u kick flip a bike???
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This. This is why I have a case on mine. I've dropped mine on several occasions, two being the same situation as yours, not a scratch on it whatsoever.
this is why you dont set your phone on your lap in your car. not to mention, if that **** slides off and gets stuck between the middle console and the car seat, it can be a ***** to remove. i always rest it on the seat, in my crotch area, with the speaker up so i can hear the ringer and notifications. plus i can feel it vibrate which is always nice.
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How do u kick flip a bike???
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It's pretty easy but that's not a conversation for this thread, lol
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cnstarz said:
this is why you dont set your phone on your lap in your car. not to mention, if that **** slides off and gets stuck between the middle console and the car seat, it can be a ***** to remove. i always rest it on the seat, in my crotch area, with the speaker up so i can hear the ringer and notifications. plus i can feel it vibrate which is always nice.
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I generally leave the phone on the passenger seat (when no one else is with me), in the cup holder, or in a compartment under my stereo. That's probably in ascending order of safety. I've dropped my phone down the crevice between my seat and the center console, and yes, it is a pain to get out of there. Always worried I will scuff up the screen or find some long lost piece of food under there to fall on top of.
So, I'm looking at getting the Optimus G, but have a few reservations, the biggest of which is the glass panel on the back. I'm wondering from you guys about real-world usage is this something I should be worried about. I don't like cases because they add too much bulk and I'm normal in that drops my phone on the concrete from time to time. Also, I've got young kids which, unfortunately, can lead to some extra drops. Should I be worried about the glass on the back cracking? Any advise would be much appreciated!
A few other reservations are related to the non-upgradable storage and non-removable battery, but I think I'm okay with those.
I have had this phone since it was released and I hardly ever have my bumper case on it and I've dropped it and have never had an issue. I don't know what it is with this phone but it seems indestructible.
I'm not one to drop my phone so I can't personally say anything about the durability of the phone after a drop. But I do know its a mixed bag. And judging from what you said, you drop your phone quite frequently. In which case, I can't recommend this phone for you. This isn't like other phones where if you crack the screen you can still use it. It becomes unresponsive. So my opinion, this phone is a no go for you.
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I have had this phone since it was released and I hardly ever have my bumper case on it and I've dropped it and have never had an issue. I don't know what it is with this phone but it seems indestructible.
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Other people would beg to differ I'm sure.
Most of the time I use a pretty cheap rubber case by Diztronic. I've dropped it a few times from a few feet up onto concrete in this case, and it's been totally fine. That said, I don't know how it would fare without the case. You really should have a case for any phone you get, though. Particularly if it's glass. But there's nothing about this phone that makes it more fragile than the other glass guy.
Thanks!
Thanks for the information! I wouldn't say I'm a frequent dropper, but I do keep my phones for 2 years for the upgrade and in that time there are a number of drops. Thanks again!
I have an otter box on my phone. The other day I was running on my treadmill and using my phone to listen to some tunes when it fell out of my pocket on to the treadmill and hit a wall. Its still in perfect condition.
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I didn't get a case at first and dropped it like 4 feet onto concrete right in the corner. The front broke but the back was fine. Now I have a case and I'm not worried about it at all
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_Epic said:
I have had this phone since it was released and I hardly ever have my bumper case on it and I've dropped it and have never had an issue. I don't know what it is with this phone but it seems indestructible.
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Lol...
I have the lg bumper, have dropped it from 4 feet or so several times and its still in great shape save for a few scuffs on the bumper. Anyone notice that the phone itself creaks when you press on the back though? still solid but kinda weird
i crashed on my scooter yesterday, had the OG in my pocket in a folio case, slid approx 20 ft, not a single ding on the OG
Xiutehcuhtli said:
i crashed on my scooter yesterday, had the OG in my pocket in a folio case, slid approx 20 ft, not a single ding on the OG
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But what about you? I'm sure you have a few dings.
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engine95 said:
But what about you? I'm sure you have a few dings.
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fairly certain i cracked a bone in my arm and some road rash. going to the doc today.
sadly i'm more worried about the scooter...
Xiutehcuhtli said:
fairly certain i cracked a bone in my arm and some road rash. going to the doc today.
sadly i'm more worried about the scooter...
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one time i i tipped over my scooter going like 30, slide like a good 20-30 feet, and crashed into a fire hydrant. it missed my head by not even half a foot and i wasnt wearing my helmet cuz i was a young rascal lol. i was fine but sheila never turned on again:,(
javskies said:
one time i i tipped over my scooter going like 30, slide like a good 20-30 feet, and crashed into a fire hydrant. it missed my head by not even half a foot and i wasnt wearing my helmet cuz i was a young rascal lol. i was fine but sheila never turned on again:,(
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yeah, i rolled about 25 feet.
Xiutehcuhtli said:
yeah, i rolled about 25 feet.
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not quite as fun as they make it seem in the movies huh?:/ hope your arm gets better soon!
javskies said:
not quite as fun as they make it seem in the movies huh?:/ hope your arm gets better soon!
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Arm feels better already, still hurts, but not like it did on Wednesday!
Definitely broken per doctor #1, have to go see the orthopedic surgeon on Monday
lol, every time I read the title of this thread I think of Christmas Story when Ralphie's dad gets his "major award"
"Fra-gee-lay! Must be Italian!"
I have the diztronic case mentioned earlier. The phone is a little more awkward with it but I feel safer with it on. Plus it is nice to have the phone lie flat on a table or desk.
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