The glass on my T989 have had scratches for the last month. It hasn't gotten worse, but I really want to get it fixed, because its starting to really get to me. I'm weighing my options, it seems it would be too costly, and I plan on rather spending money on getting a SG3 at full retail. Should I repair this, and sell it, or sell it as is on craigs list? What would be the most cost effective way? I notice there are OEM original glass replacements on ebay for like 10-15 dollars but don't know how to replace it myself. How much would it be to get a professional to do it? What price would I be able to sell it at on craigslist just to sell it as is? I'm not sure what I should do, any suggestions would help. Theres like 6 hair thin crack lines spread in a circular pattern about 2 cm apart on the top half of the screen. Any suggestions appreciated thanks!
I have never tried it myself but I have heard that replacing the screen on most phones is not too difficult.
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I have never tried it myself but I have heard that replacing the screen on most phones is not too difficult.
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I dunno this one seems pretty darn hard. My Hd2 was a b**** since it needed soldering so instead of trying I just sold it
Ive been meaning to post up a tutorial but I did it for myself...it was simple but Replacing the screen on this phone for some scratches is not the best option though as its an expensive screen
Btw the screen and the digitizer are one peice... Or at least very well glued together
Isnt there some type of 'scratch filler' thing that you rub into the scratches?
Try on of these ideas
http://pattyinglishms.hubpages.com/hub/Glass_Repair
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Omg what happened!?!?
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rastlin said:
Omg what happened!?!?
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Yeah what happened???
Cellulardr.com
They can fix it, they handle my phone's screen and USB port in about a week.
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Are they scratches or cracks? Big difference.
I had a few thin, semi-deep scratches on my screen a while back. I put a dab of white, semi-gritty toothpaste on the scratches themselves, and buffed it into the scratches with a dry towel corner until all residue was gone, then repeated. Did it about 4-5 times and lines were almost entirely buffed out. Can no longer feel lines and can only see when looking extremely close for them. Phone smelled good to boot! Haha!
Cracks... that's a whole another issue.
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Omg what happened!?!?
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Phone was plugged into my laptop and I was using it while I sat on the floor and the laptop was on my nightstand... I got up to close the laptop lid and it fell...unfortunately the corner of the laptop hit the screen... I spent 175 for the replacement screen and fixed it myself
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Phone was plugged into my laptop and I was using it while I sat on the floor and the laptop was on my nightstand... I got up to close the laptop lid and it fell...unfortunately the corner of the laptop hit the screen... I spent 175 for the replacement screen and fixed it myself
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Holy crap $175?! I'm assuming you didn't have insurance? The deductible is only $130.
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Holy crap $175?! I'm assuming you didn't have insurance? The deductible is only $130.
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Nope no insurance... :'(
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I notice there are OEM original glass replacements on ebay for like 10-15 dollars but don't know how to replace it myself. How much would it be to get a professional to do it?
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Replacing the screen is very easy. There are tutorials online to follow. I've replaced my screen once, I think anyone can do it. Don't pay someone to do it.
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Phone was two feet from the floor. Dropped. Screen is cracked. Im not on any insurance currently. Whats the best and cheapest way to get it repaired or replaced? Thanks
Take it to a local repair shop. Unless your capable of replacing it yourself then Amazon is your best friend. IMHO taking it in somewhere is what I would do.
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The screen and digitizer are both 1 piece. You can only buy the super amoled screen from samsung. you will have to send it to them I believe the cost is about 150 dollars
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The screen and digitizer are both 1 piece. You can only buy the super amoled screen from samsung. you will have to send it to them I believe the cost is about 150 dollars
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How?
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Call the galaxy s Support line. Just google the number. You will have to send the phone in. I'm not sure, but I think the 150 includes labor. There was another thread about a person who did the same thing. More details there. I'm in my phone, but if I find the thread ill pit up a link here.
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Found it..all the information is pretty much in the first post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350225
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Always sad to see this happen!
does this phone not have gorilla glass? Or is that just the international version? I dropped my phone last night out of my car but luckily the leather case it was in protected it from any damage.
The gorilla glass is scratch proof, not crack proof.
I stepped on my phone and the screen cracked. What the hell Samsung and gorilla glass
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I stepped on my phone and the screen cracked. What the hell Samsung and gorilla glass
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you stepped on it? Well, no wonder it broke lmao
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That's why you need a soft case. It even saved my HD2 when I dropped from about 1 meter (and stepped on it!!!).
It got some scratches on the cam, but the screen saved.
Why not just call T-Mobile and have them send you a replacement?
I accidentally got candle wax on my screen which left a permanent mark that was rough to the touch. I tried everything to remove it, even a razor blade, but nothing worked. I don't have insurance either but I called T-Mobile and told them the story. After paying $120 they sent me a replacement. If you can go this route it will probably be cheaper and faster than going through Samsung. I was pretty pleased with the outcome through T-Mobile.
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Its not even scratch proof because after the first 3 days i had 2 scratches...
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Every glass has its weak spots. I am running without a screen protector for 3 weeks now and my phone has been through hell (keys, dropped, etc...) The sides are clean because of my TPU case and the screen is still like brand new. No scratches at all
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The gorilla glass is scratch proof, not crack proof.
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Wrong. It's not scratch proof either, it's scratch resistant. You can definitely still scratch gorilla glass without really trying (phone in pocket with keys for example)
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This phone even though has textured back is more slippery than my old vibrant from the smooth round bezel... I almost dropped mine a few times.
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I have dropped mine like 6 or 8 times. I have a body glove case and when it hits the ground the case explodes apart. But for some miraculous reason the screen has not cracked,yet.
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I have dropped mine like 6 or 8 times. I have a body glove case and when it hits the ground the case explodes apart. But for some miraculous reason the screen has not cracked,yet.
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All the impact and momentum transferred into making your case explode instead of making your phone/screen explode.
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Wrong. It's not scratch proof either, it's scratch resistant. You can definitely still scratch gorilla glass without really trying (phone in pocket with keys for example)
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Regardless of whatever it is... one thing it's not is bullet proof...
easy. Call T-mobile add the insurance and after like a week go to local store for replacement
You can only add insurance within the 14 days from purchase or 30 days in some states. After that you are sol.
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easy. Call T-mobile add the insurance and after like a week go to local store for replacement
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So I bought a T-Mobile gs2 the other day off Craigslist and the screen is kinda raised from the bezel down at the bottom. I have tried to push it down but it doesn't do anything. It's kind of annoying because the light from the 4 buttons comes through the bottom. Anyone have any suggestions of how to set it down into the bezel? Thanks
Only option I can see would be to open it up and try pushing it down once you've got some screws loose.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1454537
Only guide I was able to find on a tear down of the device, use it at your own risk.
The chrome around the phone appears cracked too looking at your provided pic
that's what happens when u buy off Craigslist lol
Geez that's ugly! Once you said craigslist, I Lmao.... Try to unscrew and perform surgery.
I'm just sayin!
Haha well I got a pretty good deal on it. I'll try some surgery and see if that works. If not I'll just re-sell it, its not terribly noticeable.
Is that a crack on your bezel????
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Is that a crack on your bezel????
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I see multiple, lol. You should've checked it out thoroughly before buying, cheap price or not if the seller didn't mention those flaws and labeled it in good shape or even mint it should come that way.
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Is that a crack on your bezel????
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Yeah but what does that have to do with the question I asked??
Maybe get a new bezel.
Looks like it was dropped in that dented corner which forced the bezel to shove the screen up. hope you didnt play more than 200 on it... or you might as well bought it new.
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Haha well I got a pretty good deal on it. I'll try some surgery and see if that works. If not I'll just re-sell it, its not terribly noticeable.
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Does it press in and lift back up or it doesn't go down at all?
I'm just sayin!
The dented corner isn't effecting it. And I can sort of push down the corners but when I push on the middle it doesn't budge.
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Would it be possible to lift the screen up and re-set it or would that destroy everything lol?
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Here's your sign! Rather FUGLY
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The dented corner isn't effecting it. And I can sort of push down the corners but when I push on the middle it doesn't budge.
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You may have chipped pieces blocking it from setting.
I'm just sayin!
I carefully lifted it up a bit and there looks to be nothing blocking it, it just won't go down! Grrr
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I dropped my phone yesterday accidentally and now it's cracked St the bottom of the screen..
It really looks ugly and I'm looking for a screen replacement for how much do you think it's a good price for the screen? Is it safe?
How much do you think it's the price of my phone now that the screen its cracked?
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Like 200$ for the lcd + glass. Or like 15$ for just the glass, its hard to replace but manageable.
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Like 200$ for the lcd + glass. Or like 15$ for just the glass, its hard to replace but manageable.
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Is there stores where they can replace just the screen for a reasonable payment?
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Is there stores where they can replace just the screen for a reasonable payment?
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Depends on where you live. Some towns have little phone repair centers.
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I work at a cell phone repair store. We charge like 275 for the repair and a good quality part will run like 225. I have fixed like 30 gs3s so far and I am going to warn you now..... Do not attempt to just replace the glass. I you will just be wasting your time. To the guy that said it is manageable, until you try it yourself, please don't give advice like that out. It very much is not manageable to do. But if you have any experience repairing phones, just order the screen plus lcd yourself and do it. It is very easy on the gs3
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Same issue here, one drop with a case on and glass looks like ****. Dropped my sgs2 touch many times before a hard crack ever happened and now im coughing up 150 to replace. Wtf.
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Here's a video on how to replace just the glass for $15. Looks like a ***** to do but saves you a ton of money.
Edit: Forgot to add link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904554
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Is there stores where they can replace just the screen for a reasonable payment?
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Depending where your at I would google search repair centers and call around for the best price. If that doesn't work perhaps Craigslist? I met a really cool tech guy off there and he works on mainly iphones but knows a lot about android devices as well.
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I work at a cell phone repair store. We charge like 275 for the repair and a good quality part will run like 225. I have fixed like 30 gs3s so far and I am going to warn you now..... Do not attempt to just replace the glass. I you will just be wasting your time. To the guy that said it is manageable, until you try it yourself, please don't give advice like that out. It very much is not manageable to do. But if you have any experience repairing phones, just order the screen plus lcd yourself and do it. It is very easy on the gs3
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Plenty of people, including myself have replaced just the glass with great success. If you arent a mechanical type person, then no, i would not attempt it, but its not impossible.
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If you feel confident enough you can replace the screen yourself. Here is a very good guide on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_70-W9JjVjg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUyI74c0DhE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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How bad is your crack? Mine was at the bottom corner
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/386262_10151093476528557_832449593_n.jpg
I bought a glass screen protector and it hides most of it , It doesn't even bother me anymore
http://i48.tinypic.com/fv9pp0.jpg
http://i46.tinypic.com/e7koat.jpg
Quite a few ppl have replaced just the glass here on xda..
If my glass was broken I'd try to fix it.. If I screw up I'd have to replace the entire thing anyway so might as well try to fix it for 15 first.
Or am I missing something?
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How bad is your crack? Mine was at the bottom corner
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/386262_10151093476528557_832449593_n.jpg
I bought a glass screen protector and it hides most of it , It doesn't even bother me anymore
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http://i46.tinypic.com/e7koat.jpg
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whoa it cracked even with the otterbox?
hypertek said:
How bad is your crack? Mine was at the bottom corner
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/386262_10151093476528557_832449593_n.jpg
I bought a glass screen protector and it hides most of it , It doesn't even bother me anymore
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Mine its broken something similar to yours, but I'm really disappointed with this s3 quality..
I dropped it seated on my car in soft ground and it hit with the bottom right corner and welcome cracked screen, it divided like in 7 parts, one like 80% of the creen and the other 6 about the same size
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Mine its broken something similar to yours, but I'm really disappointed with this s3 quality..
I dropped it seated on my car in soft ground and it hit with the bottom right corner and welcome cracked screen, it divided like in 7 parts, one like 80% of the creen and the other 6 about the same size
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It isn't about the quality, the screen is curved in the edges so it becomes extremely weak there, one unlucky corner drop that avoids the plastic bezel and hits the screen and welcome cracks.
Now i dropped mine many times and found that the phone drops on it's back most of the time and survives, but i almost broke it when it dropped on the side, luckily it hit the bezel and there was no damage, not even a scratch/bend.
So yep.. luck.
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It isn't about the quality, the screen is curved in the edges so it becomes extremely weak there, one unlucky corner drop that avoids the plastic bezel and hits the screen and welcome cracks.
Now i dropped mine many times and found that the phone drops on it's back most of the time and survives, but i almost broke it when it dropped on the side, luckily it hit the bezel and there was no damage, not even a scratch/bend.
So yep.. luck.
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+ 1 on that.
if you have a proper case it'll decrease the chance...but yea with an unprotected phone it comes down to luck really. takes that one spot to crack your screen.
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I dropped my phone yesterday accidentally and now it's cracked St the bottom of the screen..
It really looks ugly and I'm looking for a screen replacement for how much do you think it's a good price for the screen? Is it safe?
How much do you think it's the price of my phone now that the screen its cracked?
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There are plenty of threads on this already. Should this be in QA forum............yes it should!!!!!!! Instead of trashing the accessories forum try looking for a answer elsewhere.
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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?
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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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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
Just a warning guys... The screen can take a hell of a beating, but that doesn't mean the LCD can... Ill post a picture later.
Are LCD's really in the hundreds? Is it worth it?
On e4gt? There some what tough but fragile as an egg compared to the Sgs 1 4.0 display screen. Plus this one scratches easy. My sgs 1 took a year of drop test for real. I tried to break it and could not. I tried this phone from 2 ft and shattered. Was going in for Insurance for water damage so had to try
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Just a warning guys... The screen can take a hell of a beating, but that doesn't mean the LCD can... Ill post a picture later.
Are LCD's really in the hundreds? Is it worth it?
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There's a member on here that sells screens for $50, I forget his name right now, search for it, his name started with a "t" i think
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miketucky350 said:
Plus this one scratches easy.
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Really? I've purposefully keyed my screen just to show it doesn't scratch.
Im easy on mine and ive had scratches on previous 3 e4gt. This one has zagg hd.
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I've dropped mine several times, and the case and battery always go flying, but overall, the phone is pretty well built. Better than the EVO I had that cracked around the edge in several places and eventually came apart!
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Really? I've purposefully keyed my screen just to show it doesn't scratch.
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Mine was scratched just from going to the beach and had a few grains of sand in my pocket.
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