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Dropped my phone. Cracked my screen.

Today was real sad for me... when I was getting out of my car, I accidentally dropped my phone on the concrete.
The phone still functions fine. But because it dropped screen flat down, the bottom part of my screen is crack.
Also there's a crack going through about halfway from the left bottom corner to the mid-right part.
Is there anyway to fix this? With an iPhone, i have a friend who switches the glass on the front/back.
Is this possible for the galaxy nexus screen?? Please help.
here are photos... this is a real quick photo i took with my macbook because i do not have access to any other camera right now.
more pics coming soon
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You can find replacement housing on Ebay, not sure on screens.. also.. pic??

joshnichols189 said:
You can find replacement housing on Ebay, not sure on screens.. also.. pic??
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I'm outside right now and I am posting this straight from my phone. I will try to post pictures asap.
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Wouldn't your warranty cover this? would you be able to replace it yourself?

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Wouldn't your warranty cover this? would you be able to replace it yourself?
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Although this is a verizon galaxy nexus, i did not buy it from verizon so they wouldn't have me under warranty right?

bluemoon1221 said:
Although this is a verizon galaxy nexus, i did not buy it from verizon so they wouldn't have me under warranty right?
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only insurance would cover this, verizon would not cover it even if you bought it from them

tannor said:
only insurance would cover this, verizon would not cover it even if you bought it from them
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is there anywhere i can go and repair it for a cost?
or is the only way to fix it by buying a separate screen and replacing it myself?
I really plan on using this phone for a long time so i am willing to pay a lot to fix this screen.

I read on the web that its possible, but alot more difficult than othwr phones. Best of luck to you!

bluemoon1221 said:
is there anywhere i can go and repair it for a cost?
or is the only way to fix it by buying a separate screen and replacing it myself?
I really plan on using this phone for a long time so i am willing to pay a lot to fix this screen.
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I don't know but maybe try calling Samsung they might charge a fee and do it for you?
Worth a shot I guess.

No case or any protection?
Swyped from my Galaxy Nexus

Wow, how sensitive are these screens?? I can't remember seeing so many reports of damaged displays.
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lrs421 said:
Wow, how sensitive are these screens?? I can't remember seeing so many reports of damaged displays.
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Lol? I see way more on Iphone forums. About the same amount on other Android forums. You drop it face down on concrete the right way... What good screen will be able to take that?
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GchildT said:
No case or any protection?
Swyped from my Galaxy Nexus
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Nope. I personally don't like cases or screen protectors so I didn't buy them
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CDuke619 said:
Lol? I see way more on Iphone forums. About the same amount on other Android forums. You drop it face down on concrete the right way... What good screen will be able to take that?
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No, I get that, but I've been around xda and other forums for a while, can't remember seeing this many on a device, albeit I've never had a device this popular. Maybe its the sheer number of people who own the GN. Even when I was shopping around I saw multiple devices with hairline scratches on the screen. The screen on this device gets alot of attention, I remember the uproar when Samsung said the device didn't use guerrilla glass.
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Back in the day, when I broke my iphone screen, I was able to find a guy that would repair it for 60$ on Craigs list. Try and search for someone there.

I found a local cell phone shop that quoted me $220. Find one of those and call. But I couldn't fork out that kinda cash
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Wow, what was the height of the drop? I'm worried this could happen to me because I love having my phones naked.

It was about 2.5 feet?
Not so high but screen cracked...
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bluemoon1221 said:
Nope. I personally don't like cases or screen protectors so I didn't buy them
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I agree with you, cases and protection just take away from the device but sadly this is a risk. Did you by any chance buy it with a Visa card that may offer automatic protection from loss, damage or theft? My card covers me for the first 90 days.

Last I checked you could get the whole display assembly on eBay for ~$250
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(Q) Screen protector for lens

Is there anything like that?
Something to protect the Galaxy Nexus camera lens...
Thanks
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gogol said:
Is there anything like that?
Something to protect the Galaxy Nexus camera lens...
Thanks
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the martin fields screen protector i think does have a little cut out that you can put it on the camera lens at the back.

IINexusII said:
the martin fields screen protector i think does have a little cut out that you can put it on the camera lens at the back.
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That's true, I bought from them in the past.
But now, I don't put any screen protector in my GNex screen. I am using soft-pouch and my GNex is sexy naked.
However, I am still worried with the lens because GNex battery cover does not protect that like my old HTC Desire.
So, I need protector only for the lens

I highly doubt anyone sells protective stickers just for the lens. You might have to buy a genetic protector and cut it to size yourself.
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Metal/Alternative battery cover

Anybody have any idea where I could get an aluminum or nicer battery cover replacement?
I don't like the feel of the cheap plastic on the galaxy range.
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I'm looking for the same thing!!!
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Galaxy SIII doesn't have "cheap plastic" back

AndroidZ28 said:
Galaxy SIII doesn't have "cheap plastic" back
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fair enough, but it looks cheap.
im looking for a metal back cover as well. preferably a white one

There are only cases, but no back covers that are metal. It would only damage your phone if you get the battery cover off of it with metal.

HKboy92 said:
There are only cases, but no back covers that are metal. It would only damage your phone if you get the battery cover off of it with metal.
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I am hoping they release the ZAGG leather skins like they have for other phones. Once that is applied, nothing else is needed!
http://www.zagg.com/leatherskins/index.php

have you really had a SGS3 yet to say that you dont like it??? Geez.... have some patience and you might find that its much better than it looks. Besides getting a metal or alloy piece will be much more scratch prone and that is not something you would like to have!

Alright calm yer beans I was just curious, like im sure many others are.
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sure, im curius as well, to see why half the reviewers of the S3 say the rear cover is brilliant and nothing like the photos show, and the other half insist that its 'plasticky'
then i can decide about covers. However i have already preordered some a couple of cases to go with the phone anyway as im sure it will be a while before they will ever make proper rear covers to replace.

vasp3690 said:
sure, im curius as well, to see why half the reviewers of the S3 say the rear cover is brilliant and nothing like the photos show, and the other half insist that its 'plasticky'
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Half Open Minded...Half Closed and probably a 'Fruit'.

SiNJiN76 said:
Half Open Minded...Half Closed and probably a 'Fruit'.
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ill agree to that

Hmmmmm......metal cover on mobile phone.......that should boost reception?!......Fail!
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Colors-to-Choose-battery-back-cover-for-Samsung-i9300-Galaxy-S-3-SIII-/280892799703?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item416683fad7#ht_1057wt_1396

jasbur17 said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Colors-to...ain_0&var=&hash=item416683fad7#ht_1057wt_1396
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Hmmm, not a fan tbh. I've been using mine with no cover for 2 days now and I'm loving it! So thin and light. Though I'm going to order a carbon fibre cover (to sit over existing cover) just in case I drop it or someone else does.
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mattyt_491 said:
Hmmm, not a fan tbh. I've been using mine with no cover for 2 days now and I'm loving it! So thin and light. Though I'm going to order a carbon fibre cover (to sit over existing cover) just in case I drop it or someone else does.
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Those aren't "covers" though, they're replacement "backs".
Found that seller just a second ago and was going to post it myself. Going to order a couple and see what they're like.

jasbur17 said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Colors-to-Choose-battery-back-cover-for-Samsung-i9300-Galaxy-S-3-SIII-/280892799703?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item416683fad7#ht_1057wt_1396
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Here are couple close-ups of the replacement covers for anyone that's interested.

A metal case would really screw up your reception, and stop a lot of things like GPS and NFC from working. Take a look at the old transformers

rydaz said:
Here are couple close-ups of the replacement covers for anyone that's interested.
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Has anybody ordered and tried the above?

EDIT I am so stupid

JSale said:
EDIT I am so stupid
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Don't put yourself down

Replacing broken glass

Anyone know of a legit place to get a replacement front glass for gnex. My digitizer is fine so I don't need that. I've never done this before, just looking for someone to point me in the right direction.
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hev88 said:
Anyone know of a legit place to get a replacement front glass for gnex. My digitizer is fine so I don't need that. I've never done this before, just looking for someone to point me in the right direction.
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Here you go.
http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus/

hev88 said:
Anyone know of a legit place to get a replacement front glass for gnex. My digitizer is fine so I don't need that. I've never done this before, just looking for someone to point me in the right direction.
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can you post the pics of the phone

$17.90 for front glass, not bad. I have a surface scratch on mine that has been bugging me, might be cheap enough to be worth the trouble. Has anybody had any experience ordering from that website? Is there any instructions included on how to replace the items or is that something that you just have to find on your own?

rrohanjs said:
can you post the pics of the phone
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I will when I get home... At work rightnow
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Any luck with this? Looking to do the same with my i515 gnex, does anyone happen to know if the glass cutouts for the two versions are the same?

From what I read, its strongly recommend to replace the whole unit(screen, digitizer, and glass) because its a huge pain to get glass off if you are lucky enough to do so.
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NJ_RAMS_FAN said:
From what I read, its strongly recommend to replace the whole unit(screen, digitizer, and glass) because its a huge pain to get glass off if you are lucky enough to do so.
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I know its tricky, but i've done it before(heat is my friend). Once you do it once it actually isn't bad especially because the nexus has the slight lip around the screen which helps you big time with positioning the glass. I'm just confused if the two glass cutouts are the same or not.

So I still have broken glass that is finally starting to fall out whilst the cracks have gotten larger, no thanks to my two year old who loves to throw toys.
Has anyone seen the glass replacement, not the digitizer, last long term?
I'm trying to hold out until October but concerned that I'm going to lose the screen entirely soon.
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My phone has EXACTLY the same crack pattern!! And I know how bad it feels.
Is this some design issue with the GNex stress points?
I asked the Samsung Care Center and they asked around $185 for the replacement (glass and digitizer)
That is more than half of the phone cost. :crying:
(Edit: They said as the front glass, the digitizer and the lcd are glued together, it is impossible to get a seperate glass replacement)
Luckily I had a screen guard on so the glass pieces are not falling apart yet.
You can get the glass and ask a trustworthy maintenance guy for helping replace it.
I haven't tried yet. But might try soon. :fingers-crossed:

Can someone tell me the link of the adhesive that you have bought on eBay or amazon??

despotars said:
Can someone tell me the link of the adhesive that you have bought on eBay or amazon??
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Here is what I have been using for replacing the glass on the S3.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...iveASIN=B004WIQW3U&linkCode=as2&tag=mymmne-20

Incipio Dual Pro?

I'm really surprised that I haven't seen anyone mention anything about this fantastic case!!
I've had one, maybe two, of these cases previously for other phones. It was a few years back, and don't really remember how I liked them. But, they have been selling them for years now, and for most major phones, so I figure they were doing well. I had been through page after page looking for a case that caught my eye. I never could really find anything that suited me, and was about to settle on the official Google (non-flip) case. Somehow, I came upon the Incipio website and found the dual pro. Went ahead and took the plunge on the blue/dark grey version.. I COULD'NT BE HAPPIER!!
Seriously, this has to be one of the best three cases out for this phone; and, in my opinion, it is the best one out. I also have the .13mm Mime glass screen protector; it fits like a charm and has no peeling issues. The "lip" of the inner silicone part of the case actually goes over the edges of the screen protector. Almost as to "protect" it from chipping/peeling.
Does anyone else have this case? If so, what do you think about it? I might can find a camera to put some pictures up if anyone is interested.

Interested! Put some pictures up.
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Enhanced said:
Interested! Put some pictures up.
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Here you go.
http://www.tessco.com/products/displayProductInfo.do?sku=565956
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Mattymat said:
Here you go.
http://www.tessco.com/products/displayProductInfo.do?sku=565956
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There is some value in real pictures by users and not company mockups.
Thanks anyways.
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Enhanced said:
There is some value in real pictures by users and not company mockups.
Thanks anyways.
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Without a doubt. I'll put some up when I get home.

xsaqzw said:
Without a doubt. I'll put some up when I get home.
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that case is like a copy of the Acase Superleggera Pro. which is AMAZING and half the price. http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Superle...&qid=1387789731&sr=8-1&keywords=acase+nexus+5

xsaqzw said:
I'm really surprised that I haven't seen anyone mention anything about this fantastic case!!
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People have.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2561584
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From where did you get that...?? didnt fine one at amazon....so please share the link

this looks a very nice case shame cant find it to buy in uk

Their cases normally make it to a UK seller eventually but their international shipping is only $8 that isn't too bad. Enter the coupon code Fall14 for 15% off too.
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Thinkin about getting this case. Is there any feedback when pressing the buttons with the case on?

has any one used this company before octilus i see they have it on there website white only just now and for the uk
http://octilus.net/incipio-case-lg-nexus-5-dual-pro-protection-white.html

I hated the Dual Pro for the iPhone. It was a lint and dust magnet.
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Random Select said:
I hated the Dual Pro for the iPhone. It was a lint and dust magnet.
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This. Also the silicon got very lose after a while and dust and debris would get trapped between the case and phone easily.
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I have this case in black. Its a nice case but the silicon part of the case is loose. When you take the phone out of your pocket, the silicon pulls away from the phone. The buttons are nice on it tho and the case isn't too bulky.
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