Horrible screen problem - Samsung Epic 4G Touch

So last night i was just holding my phone and the screen literally just cracked for no reason. Has this happened to anyone else?
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HULK SMASH! lol... Not that I've read. Mines been just fine and I man handle it most of the time. Are you sure it didn't fall?

No i know it didn't fall.. I just don't know why it happened its unsettling to say the least. I haven't had any issues with the phone besides this. Its not like i was squeezing the crap out of it either.
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LOL, how the heck were you holding it? This is crazy. BTW, I accidentally thanked you. The post did make me laugh though so maybe you deserve a thanks. Were you playing Homerun Battle, struck out, and broke the phone over your knee?

that sounds way too strange. Was Jack Daniels involved?

lopezpm said:
LOL, how the heck were you holding it? This is crazy. BTW, I accidentally thanked you. The post did make me laugh though so maybe you deserve a thanks. Were you playing Homerun Battle, struck out, and broke the phone over your knee?
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Now that's funny. I find myself pressing the screen hard when playing that game. OP, there must have been some sort of hairline crack or something that wasn't visible. Maybe in the black area by softkeys. The glass on these phones is usually pretty tough
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I was seriously just holding it. I took it out of my pocket and i went to make a call and the thing just cracked its so bizarre.
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mdeathike said:
I was seriously just holding it. I took it out of my pocket and i went to make a call and the thing just cracked its so bizarre.
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hahahahahahaha

Did you have a picture of Chuck Norris in your other hand?

Hopefully you have tep
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Did you call yet or take it in? Got a picture? This happened to some OG Nexus phones and it was blamed on keeping the phone in your pockets with tight pants. I guess it could add stress to the screen when you squat or bend certain ways. Like someone else said there had to be hairline crack somewhere. Picture would help to see where it started.
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Yeah i have tep. I called all over the place since its screen damage they can't give a new one without the deductible. Its funny that you say that i was in skinny jeans but it broke when i took it out of my pocket. I have the nexus s for t-mobile and it never happened with that. Thank god for tep though..
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Related

I love sprint techs :P

So I got my epic 4g, flashed it to hell and back, and somewhere along the line my usb port shorted so I couldn't Odin back to stock. Brought it back and they said that even though it was rooted, they would order me a replacement, if I told him how to root his E4GT. cool and everything, but...
Well, then came the day I was going in to exchange it...I was skating there and I hit a rock and my phone flew about 20 feet away. The screen was DESTROYED. Brought it back to the sprint store hoping for the best...handed it to the tech and she looked at me like I was insane, then handed me my new phone. Then she asked if I was on xda and smiled and said hell yes:3 I then ran out of the store before someone came and took it back xP So thank you sprint techs that are awesome and root their phones and stuff, you saved my ass.
Lol
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We are not all bad.
WAs she hot
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paniro187 said:
WAs she hot
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^^^ thissss. I want to know now! Pic please
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deziking said:
^^^ thissss. I want to know now! Pic please
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;p I'd also like to know. Rofl.
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Buy a tpu case. It is like 9.99 on Amazon and has saved my phone a number of times. Once my headphone cord got hooked on a door and caused me to throw my phone to the floor (not drop, throw lol). Picked it up and the phone was fine.
You will have to cut the volume rocker out of the case. It is insanely hard to press for some reason. I used a knife and scissors to cut the volume rocker out of the case, was easy to do, once you get the hole you can almost finish by hand just by tearing it.
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kingsway8605 said:
Buy a tpu case. It is like 9.99 on Amazon and has saved my phone a number of times. Once my headphone cord got hooked on a door and caused me to throw my phone to the floor (not drop, throw lol). Picked it up and the phone was fine.
You will have to cut the volume rocker out of the case. It is insanely hard to press for some reason. I used a knife and scissors to cut the volume rocker out of the case, was easy to do, once you get the hole you can almost finish by hand just by tearing it.
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I stopped using my TPU case because the volume buttons were too hard to press... never though of cutting them out! DERP!
Thanked!
chunology said:
I stopped using my TPU case because the volume buttons were too hard to press... never though of cutting them out! DERP!
Thanked!
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ditto. now I've gotta find the damn thing again, lol.
I think you ran out of the store cause she made you nervous. The conversation starts off about xda but who knows what nerd talk like that would've led too
Mandado from my E4GT
as of right now, sprint really doesn't have a policy about phones that are rooted other than putting it back to stock. If the problem is still there after the stock rom is on the phone, then it is still covered. tell you the truth if your nice to the techs and let them know its rooted they most likey won't care... atleast i wouldn't
Stop playing basketball with your phone! and congrats they helped ya in the pinch
Seriously guys almost all of us (techs at sprint) are rooted and rommed and could care less if you are, but there really are times when it can help us get things taken care of faster if you just say it and don't try to deny it. We still cover all the same stuff we would if you weren't rooted. Plus its cool to see some of the stuff people have running on their phones
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I just had an interview for one of three tech positions available in my area. Wish me luck!
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Daemontrain said:
I just had an interview for one of three tech positions available in my area. Wish me luck!
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Good luck it's a great job. Could pay better, but free cell phone bill, decent benefits package, plenty of opportunities to get free phones, being around technology all the time...I love it. Plus it's easy as cake, so long as you have customer service and/or inventory experience. (Being tech oriented, of course, is an assumption lol)
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I definitely fit the requirements, and I was offered a better wage than what I make now. I'm glad to see so many techs sound off. How are the other perks?
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Speaking from personal experience, if you are honest about a situation (regardless of the product or company), you are more likely to be taken care of.
Heck yea!! When you are straight up with people it's amazing how well things can go. But I do have one question.. You said you Ran out of there.. I thought you skated down there??? Did you leave the skates behind?? LOL Congrats on them being understanding!! You should buy that tech lunch for covering your A$$...
Gomenkiyo said:
So I got my epic 4g, flashed it to hell and back, and somewhere along the line my usb port shorted so I couldn't Odin back to stock. Brought it back and they said that even though it was rooted, they would order me a replacement, if I told him how to root his E4GT. cool and everything, but...
Well, then came the day I was going in to exchange it...I was skating there and I hit a rock and my phone flew about 20 feet away. The screen was DESTROYED. Brought it back to the sprint store hoping for the best...handed it to the tech and she looked at me like I was insane, then handed me my new phone. Then she asked if I was on xda and smiled and said hell yes:3 I then ran out of the store before someone came and took it back xP So thank you sprint techs that are awesome and root their phones and stuff, you saved my ass.
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No offense but are you a teenager or something..? That was funny.
LordLugard said:
No offense but are you a teenager or something..? That was funny.
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He is. In the age thread I think he said he was 16.
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(Q) HELP Weird screen color blue-ish/yellow tint

Yesterday a teacher of mine took my phone and when I got home the screen started to fizzle. It has a blue-ish tint now and washed out colors.
What can be the problem & how can it be fixed w/o going to sprint?
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Definitely a hardware issue. If you have TEP then it should be free to fix and 35 if not (bill the teacher lol). Take it to a sprint repair center.
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What happens when u press the screen? And can u see anything on the screen except those colors?
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I got insurance on my phone I just don't want to go to sprint and deal with the Q&A and 3hr wait. Can I make claim with asursion and not be charged since I have insurance ?
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androidmaster1 said:
What happens when u press the screen? And can u see anything on the screen except those colors?
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The areas where I touch is regular, but the colors are all washed out or have a blue or yellow tint by default. My screen isn't cracked if you were thinking that.
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You actually give the phone to the teacher? Wow, much has changed since I've gone to school.
This is why I don't trust people with $500 phones...
Your best bet is to go though Sprint, like others have said.
Gavisann said:
You actually give the phone to the teacher? Wow, much has changed since I've gone to school.
This is why I don't trust people with $500 phones...
Your best bet is to go though Sprint, like others have said.
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I make sure to keep an extra POS phone from years ago to give to them ... or my last phone that's deactivated
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Are there any bubbles on the screen? I'm trying to figure out if ur teacher dropped the phone and didn't tell u, or if they got any liquid in the phone. Because that sounds like a screen bleeding problem.
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Since I'm in a nearly all girls semi-strict high school we could get suspensed or kicked out for not obeying the teachers(men are treated in my school like a black man in the 40s no rights at all) . And I'm thinking the teacher put pressure on the screen when he took it away from my friend, I seen him put it in his pocket with other people phones. When I approached him about it he denied it, which I knew he would do.
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androidmaster1 said:
Are there any bubbles on the screen? I'm trying to figure out if ur teacher dropped the phone and didn't tell u, or if they got any liquid in the phone. Because that sounds like a screen bleeding problem.
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There's no bubbles it's just the color is so off
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ok...yes, the screen has a bleeding problem. it's from the inner part of the screen. he put to much pressure on it. it's like when you press your finger on a computer screen and you get that funny discolorization... thats what happened. can you see the normal stuff on the screen though? or is there to much color on it?
this is a slight hardware problem that is sometimes fixable.
androidmaster1 said:
ok...yes, the screen has a bleeding problem. it's from the inner part of the screen. he put to much pressure on it. it's like when you press your finger on a computer screen and you get that funny discolorization... thats what happened. can you see the normal stuff on the screen though? or is there to much color on it?
this is a slight hardware problem that is sometimes fixable.
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yea it's a bleeding problem. i can still see the screen though, i'ma take it to sprint on Sunday. I tried odining to see will that do anything, but it didn't
Just make sure ur phone is back to stock b4 u take it to sprint, otherwise they won't even look at it
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Odin corrects software issues, not hardware
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Odin corrects software issues, not hardware
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I know just being a lil wishful and thanks
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no problem, glad to be of help.

Just put a dent on my et4g, what now?

So I've got one of those sprint kickstand cases. The one that doesn't protect the top and bottom of the phone. I dropped my phone today and now it's got a pretty good dent about 3/16 of an inch long and 1/16 of an inch deep. I hate my phone now. I can't stand thinking about it or even using it.
I want some advice and suggestions about my options. Should I try to sell it and get the evo once that comes out? Should I just keep hating it and using it till my upgrade in august? Trade in maybe? I'm open to anything. I can't stand this dent plus gps sucks on this phone.
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You could try posting a thread and whining about it to random strangers on the internet. That might work for you.
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You could try posting a thread and whining about it to random strangers on the internet. That might work for you.
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For some reason I found this very funny!
Screw you and your witty comments. If you don't want to help just keep being overweight and don't post anything. Please
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Are you really limited on money? I would just go for the insurance but that's up to you. Watch what you say to others, you may not always like what they say but infractions are no fun on XDA
Can we see some pics?
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Can we see some pics?
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I will post them when I get to my computer. I'm sorry about the outburst. I never thought I'd let a troll upset me but I guess it can happen to anyone. I just looked over this guy's posts and surprise, all trolls. I appreciate the help.
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That Sprint kicstand case is garbage. I have it and it keeps popping off if I drop it.
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Ballistic sg ftw
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You're acting like it's the end of the world. Cry some more, maybe it'll disappear.
Ttrain721 said:
You're acting like it's the end of the world. Cry some more, maybe it'll disappear.
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Dude, I just don't want a dented phone. I'm not sad, angry or upset. I just want suggestions. What you are doing is not helpful. Only a person with low self esteem would say something like that. I'm pretty sure you don't go around saying things like that to people face to face otherwise you would've already learned it is wrong.
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I will post them when I get to my computer. I'm sorry about the outburst. I never thought I'd let a troll upset me but I guess it can happen to anyone. I just looked over this guy's posts and surprise, all trolls. I appreciate the help.
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If you really looked over all my posts you would see that I only troll stupid crybaby threads.
Maybe you could get a case that covers the damage.
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If you really looked over all my posts you would see that I only troll stupid crybaby threads.
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Dude why would you talk **** to someone online? Pretty pathetic. Go outside for a while and say something similar to someone. Go troll somewhere else
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My first post was a joke, you're the one who took it too seriously and cried about it. Seems to be a common thing for you.
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My first post was a joke, you're the one who took it too seriously and cried about it. Seems to be a common thing for you.
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My bad, I just figured you out. Carry on. Troll on.
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nitro_c4 said:
Maybe you could get a case that covers the damage.
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I might do that and keep it on till its time to upgrade.
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Or...or..or, you could call care and ***** about how you NEED an upgrade early because they just announced a new phone. Funny how you would suddenly hate your phone because they just announced the new Evo.
Depending on how useless you are with tools and your hands you could probably buy some other whiny crybaby's shattered screen or a phone with a bad ESN and swap out the part, there is a thread about how to dismantle your phone.
Have you tried sucking the dent out, with your mouth?
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Or...or..or, you could call care and ***** about how you NEED an upgrade early because they just announced a new phone. Funny how you would suddenly hate your phone because they just announced the new Evo.
Depending on how useless you are with tools and your hands you could probably buy some other whiny crybaby's shattered screen or a phone with a bad ESN and swap out the part, there is a thread about how to dismantle your phone.
Have you tried sucking the dent out, with your mouth?
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It's amazing how defensive people get when someone says something bad about their phone. I don't like my phone. I don't care about yours. I'm not gonna call sprint and ask for an early upgrade. I have an upgrade coming in august.
You are really helpful and rude.
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In before lock.
HAPPY EASTER!!!!!!

Who removed their "Digital by Qualcomm" sticker

Its on the top left of the device. Just curious because i always forget about this "digital by Qualcomm" sticker until sometimes months of having a device. I just removed it and now i have a matted spot i can't get to shine! Ahhh! Lol I'm sure it'll work itself out tho.
So who likes it, who hates it and who could give a rats a**?
#boredonthetrainridehome
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itsallsubliminal said:
Its on the top left of the device. Just curious because i always forget about this "digital by Qualcomm" sticker until sometimes months of having a device. I just removed it and now i have a matted spot i can't get to shine! Ahhh! Lol I'm sure it'll work itself out tho.
So who likes it, who hates it and who could give a rats a**?
#boredonthetrainridehome
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That's funny I must've removed mine too (I usually do on all my phones) but don't remember doing it and don't have any matte, sticky spots on the casing.
I noticed it the day I got my device and removed it
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Oh, that thing died long ago...
Esoteric68 said:
That's funny I must've removed mine too (I usually do on all my phones) but don't remember doing it and don't have any matte, sticky spots on the casing.
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Did i wait too long???? Ill surely find out....
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Did i wait too long???? Ill surely find out....
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Yeah I typically remove mine the minute they show any lift from the casing, which is usually pretty early on. The few times I waited longer to remove them I did end up with a sticky spot, drove me insane.
Lol I just took mine off last night. I removed my tpu case and saw it starting to pull up so I just took it off. Had the phone since November
Just rubbed vigorously against my polo shirt and poof! Spit-shine perfect! Phew..
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I took it off before they sold me the phone..
They were showing it to me as well as the Iphone 4s and i hate stickers on technology so I took them off both phones...haha!!
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I removed mine. Stickers annoy me. Just rub the residue off if any is left behind, and you're good to go!
Of course I remove all stickers, for this exact reason, that in a few months down the road, it will look stupid when you remove it.
My phone has lived in various cases since day 1, never noticed it
a little off-topic, but my wifes aunt and uncle always leave the stickers on all there new appliances. They recently bought a couple new flatscreens and refuse to take the stickers off the screens and base of the tvs and it annoys the piss out of me.
I forgot it was even there... Lol
I don't see any sticker at all so I must have taken it off when I got my E4GT in back October.
First thing I did when I got the phone.
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Wow can;t say I even remeber one being there. Must have removed it the first day when I got this phone. Bye Bye stickers.
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a little off-topic, but my wifes aunt and uncle always leave the stickers on all there new appliances. They recently bought a couple new flatscreens and refuse to take the stickers off the screens and base of the tvs and it annoys the piss out of me.
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Lol that's so annoying. I hate that so much.
Mine is still on there. No signs of lift or anything. I'm sure it will be gone the second I see it coming off.
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graphic1982 said:
a little off-topic, but my wifes aunt and uncle always leave the stickers on all there new appliances. They recently bought a couple new flatscreens and refuse to take the stickers off the screens and base of the tvs and it annoys the piss out of me.
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I mean, technically if something goes wrong they could always call the store and say "i bought this TV on sale and just took it out the box and the darn thing don't work!"
#evilnshadyyetGENIUS
(my gf just got twitter, im not on board yet, and she is all about this hashtag thing... Its kinda fun actually lol)
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Before I put the battery in.
Pp.
" His personality is so magnetic, he cannot carry credit cards. "
Guess ?
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Did I just get lucky?

I dropped my phone from 6 feet onto a tile floor and not a scratch, or crack on the screen! No case, no screen protector nothing! Anybody get this lucky?
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+1.
Pp.:beer::thumbup:
sent from a jellybean filled epic touch.
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+1.
Pp.:beer::thumbup:
sent from a jellybean filled epic touch.
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I was really afraid to look at it...
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I'd buy a lottery ticket and continue to test my luck. Mine sustained a small crack at the edge of my screen when that happened.
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I'd buy a lottery ticket and continue to test my luck. Mine sustained a small crack at the edge of my screen when that happened.
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lol I may very well try that, I'll come back with the results... but first which kind $1, 2, 5, 10, or 20? lol
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E4GTUser94 said:
lol I may very well try that, I'll come back with the results... but first which kind $1, 2, 5, 10, or 20? lol
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Go big or go home
Cool story bro.
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Cool story bro.
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not needed "many words I wish I could say"
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My phone went 1 foot onto the sharp front seat rail in my car (I have long legs, so the seats are always all the way back.) It only ruined my screen protector. I was pleasantly surprised. It's impressive what a beating these phones can take.
Also, my phone tends to land screen up for some reason. maybe that's the reason nothing's broken yet and the OP's phone survived.
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My phone went 1 foot onto the sharp front seat rail in my car (I have long legs, so the seats are always all the way back.) It only ruined my screen protector. I was pleasantly surprised. It's impressive what a beating these phones can take.
Also, my phone tends to land screen up for some reason. maybe that's the reason nothing's broken yet and the OP's phone survived.
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mine has fallen off my bed onto a wood floor also and no brake, I just thought 6 foot down to tile would lol
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so my phone just fell in some water along with me... anyway it was about 2 feet deep and nothing happened didn't need to dry it or anything.
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Wow... WTF?
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This guy must have the indestructible/waterproof model...
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I fell in the pool once with wind breaker pants with zip up pockets and my phone zipped in. I had to swim to the ladder and my phone only had like 4 drops of water on it but it was practically waterproofed by my pants and the short time i was in the water. But another time I fell off the boat in salt water that was only knee deep and my phone fried just from the splash.
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I like to break stuff!
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I fell in the pool once with wind breaker pants with zip up pockets and my phone zipped in. I had to swim to the ladder and my phone only had like 4 drops of water on it but it was practically waterproofed by my pants and the short time i was in the water. But another time I fell off the boat in salt water that was only knee deep and my phone fried just from the splash.
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I like to break stuff!
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lol damn, and I just had regular pants... i love my phone even more now lol
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my phone is super no longer
I have finally cracked my screen sadly. :banghead:
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H4rryTipp3r said:
my phone is super no longer
I have finally cracked my screen sadly. :banghead:
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Dang. Ain't that some crappy luck. Sorry to hear that. Your phone has been beaten up here as of late.
E4GT Rom-a-holic!!!
H4rryTipp3r said:
my phone is super no longer
I have finally cracked my screen sadly. :banghead:
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I have complete screens for $50 shipped
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tuscani1821 said:
I have complete screens for $50 shipped
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Sent you a pm
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Cool That's good to know if I ever crack my screen yep
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I did, this phone man its crazy it's so strong I feel like sometimes it's should break but doesn't lol
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