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[Q] Worst Build Quality of a Phone

I've owned my Galaxy SIII for almost three months now and it probably has the most defects out of any phone I've ever owned. The hardware buttons are loose, the back cover doesn't stay down on all the corners, and the back cover came with hairline cracks already on it. However, the final thing that really made me consider getting a replacement is the fact that the back cover doesn't even hold the battery in all the time. When I set my phone down on a hard surface without being extra gentle, the phone turns off. I temporarily solved this by putting a folded up piece of paper under the battery cover to keep the battery in better, but I don't think this should be necessary for a $200 flagship phone. I'm already over the 30 day return period, but would these reasons qualify for me getting a replacement phone under warranty?

I have 0 defects. My phone costed 549
Anyways call sammy and send it in for warranty

Yea I'd get a new one I paid $649 for mine and its perfect no problems at all!
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Boo freaking hoo. Is there a reason you didn't return it for another phone?
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CZ Eddie said:
Boo freaking hoo. Is there a reason you didn't return it for another phone?
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Don't be simple.

Best phone I've ever owned...not one defect.
You know what they say in diet commercials...."results not typical..."
I guess that's you.

rpavich said:
Best phone I've ever owned...not one defect.
You know what they say in diet commercials...."results not typical..."
I guess that's you.
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Lol this is still by far the best phone I've ever owned, but it doesn't make up for bad quality assurance on Samsung's part. I'm going to get this replaced and hope the next one I get still underclocks and accepts kernels as well as the one I have now.

Yeah man, get it replaced. You got a dud. No issues I haven't caused myself here.
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I've owned my Galaxy SIII for almost three months now and it probably has the most defects out of any phone I've ever owned. The hardware buttons are loose, the back cover doesn't stay down on all the corners, and the back cover came with hairline cracks already on it. However, the final thing that really made me consider getting a replacement is the fact that the back cover doesn't even hold the battery in all the time. When I set my phone down on a hard surface without being extra gentle, the phone turns off. I temporarily solved this by putting a folded up piece of paper under the battery cover to keep the battery in better, but I don't think this should be necessary for a $200 flagship phone. I'm already over the 30 day return period, but would these reasons qualify for me getting a replacement phone under warranty?
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Sorry for being blatantly sarcastic but loose buttons, cover not seating properly, battery falling out, and cracks? Obviously it was damaged. Before you got it. Pretty sure I'd return a TV with a cracked screen right away before stating it was the worst build quality of any TV ever due to dead pixels and screen flickers and the picture going wonky. I mean, come on man lol. Those defects absolutely would have qualified.. had you reported it right away.
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It as a fake!!! Even the spelling was wrong on the phone you bought!! :laugh:

So let me get this straight. It came with cracks and you didnt return it right away?
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It came with crack I kept it and smoked it
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I agree with the group consensus; is there any reason you're reluctant to bring it back? Do you feel guilty about dropping it or something? If not you should be on your way to the store and hope the phone gods have mercy on you since the 30 day return period is over.
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EddyVercetti said:
I've owned my Galaxy SIII for almost three months now and it probably has the most defects out of any phone I've ever owned.
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Lol this is still by far the best phone I've ever owned, ...
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SOMETHING isn't adding up here.

rpavich said:
SOMETHING isn't adding up here.
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LOL

Since you're pass the warranty buy a new back cover or a case like an Otter commuter, it will keep the battery and button in place...btw still dont get why you didn't exchange it if it came with a cracked back. Lets see pictures of all these defects!

Wow, I did a COMPETE work over on my phone when I was getting it, checked EVERYTHING, the sales rep was getting a little agitated, but I ask her, if she were spending $500+ on a phone wouldn't you check everything? She shut her pie hole quick, and had her get another one once. Oh well.

Unlike some of you, I actually have enough hand-eye coordination skills to keep my phone in my hand. Cases are bulky and for the clumsy. I am still under the one year warranty and the hairline cracks are only visible from one specific angle. They're really not bad defects, but they just add up and get annoying. I'm only asking if this is worth getting my phone replaced because I don't want to restore to stock for no reason.
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....... again..... if it had these defects.... and they've "added up" to become annoying.... why exactly did you decide to wait 3 months to try to do anything about it?
And if you think that cases are "bulky and for the clumsy"... then the only cases you must see anywhere are OtterBox Defenders and such. Did you ever hear of TPU? next to no bulk added to the phone (about as thick as a DVD... roughly), and gives the phone a bit nicer feel in the hand. Plus makes it a LOT less slippery than with no case at all. I've never dropped a phone either, but i'm not the type that's willing to risk the off chance that something DOES happen that a little bit nicer grip could have prevented.
The only "issue" (if you can even call it that) that i have with my phone that you are also experiencing is the loose volume/power button... which i'm pretty sure EVERYONE is experiencing. They aren't screwed into the phone in any way. They are slotted in, as they are for just about every phone. Yes, they're slightly loose, but it's not like they're ever going to just up and fall out of the phone.
At this point i'm tempted to ask if the hairline cracks you speak of are actual cracks or if you're just seeing the brushed finish of the back of the phone (assuming you have the Pebble Blue)
Still... why did you wait 3 months? Especially with the battery issue and such. I can toss my phone onto my bed, cover or no cover, and it doesn't shut off cause the battery popped out of place.

I've worked in the wireless industry for over 10 years I've yet to see anyone keep a phone out of the box with parts literally falling off and out of the phone. Hell I've never seen that at all for that matter. I can guarantee you've dropped that phone and I doubt that stuff happened out of the box. You may be in the on year warranty but if it has that sort of physical damage good luck getting it replaced.
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Screen toughness

So I've had my note 2 for about 4 days. Paid full retail $700. First thing this morning I dropped it and boom goes my screen. My problem is. I was sitting and it only dropped about 2 feet. Onto a soft wood porch floor. By soft wood I mean it is and old porch and needs replaced. The wood is old and soft. also the phone landed on the back. I feel like any phone should be able to survive such a small drop. Not to mention we have the new ultra durable gorrilla glass 2. Right? Wrong. Samsung refuses to even consider helping me out. It is against policy they say because I dropped it. But I think a device like this should have been able to handle such a drop. If I dropped it from 5-6 feet or if I dropped it on concrete I would understand. I have had 2 vibrants. 2 galaxy s2. 2 galaxy s3. And now the note. Paid full retail for all of them because I use straighttalk. I would think being such a loyal customer would mean something. Guess I was wrong. They will fix it for me. For about $200 and I have to ship it to them then be without a phone until it is shipped back. Not cool samsung... not cool.
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And as much as it sucks they just couldnt start replacing handsets for free/small fees. They're a business and it isnt their fault that you dropped it....as harsh as that sounds..
And yes im ready for you to come back all pissed and angry. But I didn't mean that to make you mad its just reality.
Take it how you want
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tgamble160 said:
I feel like any phone should be able to survive such a small drop.
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I agree with you... Thanks for the warning. I don't have the phone yet and after your comments, I may not get it. I know sometime, I will drop it and I would like something that can at least take some abuse.

Didnt you buy insurance from your cel service provider?
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tgamble160 said:
So I've had my note 2 for about 4 days. Paid full retail $700. First thing this morning I dropped it and boom goes my screen. My problem is. I was sitting and it only dropped about 2 feet. Onto a soft wood porch floor. By soft wood I mean it is and old porch and needs replaced. The wood is old and soft. also the phone landed on the back. I feel like any phone should be able to survive such a small drop. Not to mention we have the new ultra durable gorrilla glass 2. Right? Wrong. Samsung refuses to even consider helping me out. It is against policy they say because I dropped it. But I think a device like this should have been able to handle such a drop. If I dropped it from 5-6 feet or if I dropped it on concrete I would understand. I have had 2 vibrants. 2 galaxy s2. 2 galaxy s3. And now the note. Paid full retail for all of them because I use straighttalk. I would think being such a loyal customer would mean something. Guess I was wrong. They will fix it for me. For about $200 and I have to ship it to them then be without a phone until it is shipped back. Not cool samsung... not cool.
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Did you pay via a credit card? My card (citi dividends) has a 90 day protection against loss, theft and accidental damage. Check if you card has the same, then see if you can send them the $200 bill and they should pay you that. Also, most credit cards add a year onto the warranty, so keep your reciept

tgamble160 said:
So I've had my note 2 for about 4 days. Paid full retail $700. First thing this morning I dropped it and boom goes my screen. My problem is. I was sitting and it only dropped about 2 feet. Onto a soft wood porch floor. By soft wood I mean it is and old porch and needs replaced. The wood is old and soft. also the phone landed on the back. I feel like any phone should be able to survive such a small drop. Not to mention we have the new ultra durable gorrilla glass 2. Right? Wrong. Samsung refuses to even consider helping me out. It is against policy they say because I dropped it. But I think a device like this should have been able to handle such a drop. If I dropped it from 5-6 feet or if I dropped it on concrete I would understand. I have had 2 vibrants. 2 galaxy s2. 2 galaxy s3. And now the note. Paid full retail for all of them because I use straighttalk. I would think being such a loyal customer would mean something. Guess I was wrong. They will fix it for me. For about $200 and I have to ship it to them then be without a phone until it is shipped back. Not cool samsung... not cool.
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Try to find someone in town to fix it for you. I have a guy that charges about 70 bucks depending on the phone.
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Gorilla glass is hard, not durable. The hardness makes it scratch resistant, the tradeoff is it becomes brittle. Just like diamond, super hard but hit the right spot and its dust.
That said we all are owners of a super hi tech device that is NEVER MEANT TO BE DROPPED.
If it even survives 1 mishap, consider the gods smiling down on you.
Sucks but I think we expect too much.
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I agree. Its not supposed to be indestructable. But also I expect it to withstand normal wear and tear. Like I said if it had been a drop from maybe 4 foot or higher, or a drop on concrete I would understand. Also like I previously said. I have bought every samsung phone since the vibrant. Actually 2. Of each me and my girl. And I paid full retail for all of them. They have all been registered with samsung. And I have never asked them for anything extra for free. But in this situation I believe the phone should have held up. And it didn't. Not even close, it was such a small drop and the entire screen is shattered. If you seen it you woukd think it was hit with a hammer. It still works,I just think my loyalty to them over the past few years could be rewarded with at least a slight break in the price. I'm all about samsung, I should be a salesman the way I try to push there products just because they are good products. And I feel they are looking at me like well look how much money he has dropped before with us. He'll just pay what it takes to fix his phone. And they are right. I just feel they could help me out.
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Dude, **** happens. I already dropped mine from about 4 feet. I freaked out. With no case. Just has a knick on the spen and a mark on the side.
The bigger the screen the more likely it will crack on impact.
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erick161 said:
Dude, **** happens. I already dropped mine from about 4 feet. I freaked out. With no case. Just has a knick on the spen and a mark on the side.
The bigger the screen the more likely it will crack on impact.
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I'm not stupid I know **** happens. My point is you dropped yours from 4 feet and got a small nic. I dropped mine from 2 feet and my screen is destroyed. The phone should have held up to such a light impact. This post is more to warn people of how fragile the phone is than anything. So there is no need to come in and tell me **** happens like I'm some idiot saying oh my god I didn't think a phone could break. I am aware of how much a device is suppoed to be able to handle. These screens should be able to handle what mine didn't. So again more than anything a warning for everyone else to be careful. There are not as durable as they try to make you think.
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Kind of the price we pay for not having to carry a 10 lb brick in a shoulder bag. Everyone want light and thin.
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madman604 said:
Kind of the price we pay for not having to carry a 10 lb brick in a shoulder bag. Everyone want light and thin.
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Agreed.
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tgamble160 said:
I'm not stupid I know **** happens. My point is you dropped yours from 4 feet and got a small nic. I dropped mine from 2 feet and my screen is destroyed. The phone should have held up to such a light impact. This post is more to warn people of how fragile the phone is than anything. So there is no need to come in and tell me **** happens like I'm some idiot saying oh my god I didn't think a phone could break. I am aware of how much a device is suppoed to be able to handle. These screens should be able to handle what mine didn't. So again more than anything a warning for everyone else to be careful. There are not as durable as they try to make you think.
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You obviously are missing the point. This can happen with ANY phone. Your phone just fell the "right" way. It doesnt mean its anymore fragile. So yeah...**** happens.
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Your phone must have taken the hit in the perfect spot to shatter. This past Sunday at church, some of the youth were looking at my note II while I was having a conversation with someone else. A couple of the middle school boys were fighting over it and my phone flung out of their hands, hit the wall behind me where we were sitting, and it slammed the ground about 3 to 4 feet down. The battery and cover popped off, but there was little damage. All I can see now is a barely noticeable, tiny crack on the battery case, which is replaceable. The screen is as pristine as ever though. Side lesson? Don't ever let your note II out of sight when it's in the hands of a middle school boy. Or you can be the grinch of the group and not let the boys see it at all (girls are ok though).

tgamble160 said:
I'm not stupid I know **** happens. My point is you dropped yours from 4 feet and got a small nic. I dropped mine from 2 feet and my screen is destroyed. The phone should have held up to such a light impact. This post is more to warn people of how fragile the phone is than anything. So there is no need to come in and tell me **** happens like I'm some idiot saying oh my god I didn't think a phone could break. I am aware of how much a device is suppoed to be able to handle. These screens should be able to handle what mine didn't. So again more than anything a warning for everyone else to be careful. There are not as durable as they try to make you think.
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I don't think you understand the differences between gorilla glass 1 and 2. 2 only got thinner, not more durable. These screens should not, and will not, be able to handle even a tiny drop. And on top of all this, you called Samsung expecting them to help?

tgamble160 said:
I'm not stupid I know **** happens. My point is you dropped yours from 4 feet and got a small nic. I dropped mine from 2 feet and my screen is destroyed. The phone should have held up to such a light impact. This post is more to warn people of how fragile the phone is than anything. So there is no need to come in and tell me **** happens like I'm some idiot saying oh my god I didn't think a phone could break. I am aware of how much a device is suppoed to be able to handle. These screens should be able to handle what mine didn't. So again more than anything a warning for everyone else to be careful. There are not as durable as they try to make you think.
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thanks for the warning.. might put a case back on but damn shes so sexy naked

That's a screw job if I ever heard of one, plus it sounds like you got a bad model. Mine survived a drop from a 6ft ladder onto solid concrete landing point blank on the corner with nothing but a scuff of the plastic that you can't even tell without me pointing it out.
It's just messed up that they won't replace it for you after such a short period of time
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dre89 said:
That's a screw job if I ever heard of one, plus it sounds like you got a bad model. Mine survived a drop from a 6ft ladder onto solid concrete landing point blank on the corner with nothing but a scuff of the plastic that you can't even tell without me pointing it out.
It's just messed up that they won't replace it for you after such a short period of time
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Are you serious? Hes AT FAULT. Why would samsung replace it for him. That boggles my mind.
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And....That is why I bought a Square Trade coverage plan for about $5.75 per month after a discount.
As a famous man said **** does happen.
$5.68 = peace of mind.
Your screen breakage makes me shudder.
Sorry for your ****.

erick161 said:
Are you serious? Hes AT FAULT. Why would samsung replace it for him. That boggles my mind.
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It's just bad business. I work in a customer oriented job, part of it is dealing with exchanges and whatnot, if you sell something and it breaks within a short amount of time regardless of the reason it's better to just replace it for them, on the grounds of good service and company image.
Had it been awhile then it'd be another story, but less then a week makes it look like you won't return or replace it cause you expect it to be a trend and have no faith in the product. And really there's money to be made there, charge a fee of some sort, replace the unit then fix the screen on the old one and sell it. Or just charge to replace the screen, that'd be the most fair offer to both and it'd make samsung look like it has good support for the customer.
Of course if he'd just bought insurance it'd be a moot point. 4.97/mo from tmobile, best thing to do by far
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[Q] Impossibly thin back cover!!

Just bought my Note 2. The battery came half full so it's charging right now.
The first thing I noticed was the impossibly thin back cover and wondered how many people have managed to break theirs...
It'd be fine if it were made of carbon fiber, but plastic this thin will eventually break, no matter how malleable it is. For crying out loud, I've seen sheets of paper that are thicker than this!
How many of you have broken it already?

It's not going to break under normal use. If you take it off and bend it 90 degrees maybe, but it's not just going to spontaneously shatter on you.

Most people use a case so it wont break from dropping.
Ive never felt like it was going to break when removing or replacing it either.
As long as your not trying to break it, it wont break from normal use.
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The thinner it is the less chance it will break, crack or split.under normal use. I have had mine for just over 3 months and have removed it maybe 10 times. It still loks like new. You should be more worrried about the front anyway. A new case cost buttons in comparrison with the screen or digitizer.

People said the same thing about the galaxy s 2 back cover when that came out. Check out this video of it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu5qy6gffbs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Here's another video for you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErXqnQKs-tA
Samsung's been using this stuff for years for a simple reason - it's light, and strong.
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Been using s2 before this and never heard of broken backcover. You would be surprise how malleable and strong it is.
Now a broken screen is another matter that you should be more concern about.
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They must create it like that to make the device light

I changed the back cover. Cheap and cool.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Golden-Metal-back-cover-battery-door-case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note2-N7100-/150962863292?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2326167cbc

My god that is super blingy

i dropped mine from like 15 cm from the ground went it came flying out my bag, it cracked, you can barely notice it
but once i know it's there it ****ing bothers

Well buy a replacement, they're cheap.

Every 2-3 days I replace my battery with a charged one and I have done this with my note N7000 as well as my current N7100. This had led me to zero issues, not even a piece of the battery casing on either phone have broke off. These were designed very well where they will hold up to more than your everyday usage.

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I changed the back cover. Cheap and cool.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Golden-...863292?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2326167cbc
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Just a quick heads up for battery cover buyers:
The item listing doesn't say whether this cover contains the NFC antenna like the Samsung covers do. I know some of the aftermarket covers don't have it. Anyone wanting to retain NFC functionality should be sure and check this before ordering an aftermarket Note 2 battery cover.
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Well mine got nfc on it. And even it doesnt got one its just $0.99
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desirer said:
Well mine got nfc on it. And even it doesnt got one its just $0.99
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As it's a metal back cover I don't think the NFC will work.
Someone posted in the accessories section saying they had bought a metal back cover with NFC, however upon testing it the NFC didn't actually work.
For someone like me in the UK though that's hardly an issue, NFC isn't widely used here, the only use we have for it now is if we want to use NFC tags, and that's about it.

FWIW, I have an Epic 4G that uses the same thin plastic back. I've had that phone for 2 years and there are no cracks, damage to the phone or anything. Actually looks pretty darn new, save for where some of the clearcoat is coming off around the speakerhole. Of all the things to be concerned about on this phone, the back is the least of my worries.

Broken Screen With Defender otterbox

Yes you read right got a crack on the screen right in the top corner. Out of sight as long as the case is on. I wouldn't recommend the defender has fallen apart. I'll post a pic tonight.
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Please do post a photo. Just got my wife an Otterbox Defender for her t-mo gs3. Now, I'm worried b/c I assured her that the case was rock solid.

amaynard 89 said:
Yes you read right got a crack on the screen right in the top corner. Out of sight as long as the case is on. I wouldn't recommend the defender has fallen apart. I'll post a pic tonight.
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Unfortunatly, i don't think any case is going to be 100% bullet proof. I've dropped mine several times in my Defender, the case has a few dings and chew marks from the ground.. Phone is pristine as the day I brought it home. However, that's why I have the insurance as well.. Just of the oh sh*t moment when something does go wrong lol

Dang, I dropped my old Evo LTE with the defender on many times as well as my wife did and never a single scratch. I now have the defender on my S3 and pray it holds up because I no longer have Sprints ridiculously expensive insurance. I also would love to see these pictures.
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Unfortunately no case can fully protect you. Did you drop it? If you did how far of a drop was it? I will be looking for your pic post.

amaynard 89 said:
Yes you read right got a crack on the screen right in the top corner. Out of sight as long as the case is on. I wouldn't recommend the defender has fallen apart. I'll post a pic tonight.
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What did you do with the phone? In order to make a defender fall apart, you really have to do a lot of damage. And yes, while the cases are meant to protect the phone, with enough trauma any phone would break, regardless of the case. If you drop it ten stories off a roller coaster, I don't think the Defender would do too well in defending it (but if you want to get me a phone/case/admission-ticket-to-six-flags, I'll test it for you).

I've had my defender case on my phone for months and it has taken a few hard falls with no problems..

I have and will always support the otterbox line up commuter, defender and soon the armor that being said ive been using the defender cases since the original htc evo, htc evo 3d, htc evo design, samsung s2 ( epic touch 4g) and now my s3 ive personally have dropped all my phones at least a handful of times from ear level and ive banged up my case chiped it but never had any issues with my phones..... Like one of the other comments posted a case no matter what case will not 100% protect it.... I personally think you had a faulty / weak phone and unfortunately when you dropped it your phone it found that weak spot.... Sorry for you bad luck... Hope you have insurance
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Correct me if I'm wrong, I've never bought an Otterbox before.... but a friend of mine told me that if you drop your phone in an Otterbox and it breaks, they (Otterbox) will replace your phone for you, for free. Or am I thinking of another case making company?

Joe0113 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, I've never bought an Otterbox before.... but a friend of mine told me that if you drop your phone in an Otterbox and it breaks, they (Otterbox) will replace your phone for you, for free. Or am I thinking of another case making company?
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No case manufacturer will replace the phone. They will just replace the case if your within the warranty range.
Sent from a planet far far away.

I was watching shark task last night, and there is one company that sells cases and and it comes with an "insurance" plan. They'll fix any accidental physical damage caused while it's in their case, but it costs $50 and they won't send you a new phone, they'll just switch out the screen.
If I can remember the name of the company, I'll edit this post, but it shouldn't be hard to find.
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Joe0113 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, I've never bought an Otterbox before.... but a friend of mine told me that if you drop your phone in an Otterbox and it breaks, they (Otterbox) will replace your phone for you, for free. Or am I thinking of another case making company?
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That policy would be abused big time. Keep case at home, naked phone, if phone breaks then just call OB and say my phone broke in your case.
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topherk said:
I was watching shark task last night, and there is one company that sells cases and and it comes with an "insurance" plan. They'll fix any accidental physical damage caused while it's in their case, but it costs $50 and they won't send you a new phone, they'll just switch out the screen.
If I can remember the name of the company, I'll edit this post, but it shouldn't be hard to find.
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cell helmet or what ever they had viking hats i saw that two what a dumb ass business model a s3 screen is 100+ less u just do the glass like i just did and ya that is their business model its pretty redic imo
to the op if you want your screen replaced i just did mine, quite successfully might i add its perfect. ill do it for 30 if you do the shipping! if u wanna try your self theres a couple of videos i could send u that helped me

$30 that's a good deal, though what videos did you use, cause I would like to try myself. I got a crack in my screen too, though I didn't have it in a case Btw, someone mentioned sprint insurance, but that doesn't cover damage if I'm remembering correctly?
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filmaker said:
$30 that's a good deal, though what videos did you use, cause I would like to try myself. I got a crack in my screen too, though I didn't have it in a case Btw, someone mentioned sprint insurance, but that doesn't cover damage if I'm remembering correctly?
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The TEP covers damage, but it has a $150 deductible.

I honestly still want to see the picture of the broken phone screen. I have my Otterbox Defender and I've dropped it countless times and not a scratch from these falls. the case looks poorly because of how beaten up it is but I take my phone out and people still ask me "New phone?" lol. The only damage I've seen is from dust getting under the screen protecter and causing minute scratches but I sometimes work in a very dusty and harsh environment and yet, it doesn't even look like its been exposed to much dust. The Otterbox Defender Series is just that good. I even had an issue with my case, contacted customer support, within a reasonable waiting period the new case arrived. Extremely good customer support as well. Too bad people abuse these things.

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I honestly still want to see the picture of the broken phone screen. I have my Otterbox Defender and I've dropped it countless times and not a scratch from these falls. the case looks poorly because of how beaten up it is but I take my phone out and people still ask me "New phone?" lol. The only damage I've seen is from dust getting under the screen protecter and causing minute scratches but I sometimes work in a very dusty and harsh environment and yet, it doesn't even look like its been exposed to much dust. The Otterbox Defender Series is just that good. I even had an issue with my case, contacted customer support, within a reasonable waiting period the new case arrived. Extremely good customer support as well. Too bad people abuse these things.
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+1, has been almost 2 weeks with no pic...
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xbmoyx said:
+1, has been almost 2 weeks with no pic...
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No picture or activity for the one that started the thread.
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Why is it so hard to believe? Millions were sold.
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Why is it so hard to believe? Millions were sold.
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I guess its because of the falls my phone has taken.
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privacy screen protectors despised ? Poll!

Takin a poll on screen protector preferences for the note 2 ,and mainly how the privacys are nice but jack up the screen quality, if not for the pesky cross lines that angle across lcd they would be ok, Seems yeda is a popular brand that presents this .... Any makers of a clearer cleaner Privacy screen protector?
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Ive tried about 4 differerent privacy screen brand and all have a slight issue. Clears way to go.... unless your going to like f4p in public or are on some secret mission noone cares enough to spy on what your doing on phone.
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I personally hate screen protectors in general. It totally crappifies a screen. Why don't you try going for a software solution like Screen Filter?

HAGZ Screen Barrier....might help
We make screen protectors in Southern California from HD Japanese film, but not privacy filters yet. Working on it.
They come with a 3 year warranty; don't bubble up over time. Easy to install and will not peel off. More info on our website Hagzinc. Also available on Amazon and Sears.
Thanks...

Since ive posted ive torn off my privacy protector and canned it.
Probably just get an hd zagg
I Only use them to protect in pocket use from quarters Pennys and miscellaneous pocket junk that could scratch screen
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I personally hate screen protectors in general. It totally crappifies a screen. Why don't you try going for a software solution like Screen Filter?
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I agree. I am not a fan. I like the flip cover the Note 2 for protecting the screen while in my pocket. My wife on the other hand, puts a screen protector on her phones the minute they come out of the box. She normally gets a lot more for her phones when she sells them but oh well.

I can't go with out some form of screen protector mine has already saved a ton of scratches off mine. But the privacy ones jack things up to much .
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What do you have in your pockets? Screws and nails?
I've not used a screen protector on all my android phones, including ones without gorilla glass. I've never had scratch issues.
Just need to dedicate one pocket specifically for phone and all other stuff in the other pocket.

Aria807 said:
What do you have in your pockets? Screws and nails?
I've not used a screen protector on all my android phones, including ones without gorilla glass. I've never had scratch issues.
Just need to dedicate one pocket specifically for phone and all other stuff in the other pocket.
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Yeah, I think we might be the few. I'm super careful and also put the phone in my pocket facing me (always make sure nothing else in there). Seems to do a great job of keeping all the smudges off. ( I dont have much to begin with but) I seriously can't imagine putting anything on the beautiful screen. But I think for a lot of people who don't pay much attention to these kind of stuff, maybe the protection is worth it. Certainly beats scratches.

I just bought the new glass version from sphein 'sp' i got on a discount from 36 something and paid 21. Its not a film, its 9h hardened glass. Its the best money I have ever spent on screen protection. It really feels like going bareback.
One of the biggest plus's is you wont see single finger print, no sumges, no glare like bareback. The edges are rounded unlike my buddies glass version. His was the first I had ever felt and had to have one. I just didn't know my version had the rounded edges which makes a great deal of "feel" difference and doesn't snag in you pocket like his does. I would say if you can afford it then its atleast worth trying.
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Aria807 said:
What do you have in your pockets? Screws and nails?
I've not used a screen protector on all my android phones, including ones without gorilla glass. I've never had scratch issues.
Just need to dedicate one pocket specifically for phone and all other stuff in the other pocket.
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This!
I dedicate one pocket for phone as well and have never had a scratch that my naked eye could make out. I have had quite a few Android phones over last few years as well.
I do immediately put a case on it though.
Fancy pants Note ||

I don't know how people can get by dedicating a pocket just to a phone.
What about a pen and pad, smokes and lighter, gun and ammo, keys, wallet, sunglasses, knife, not to mention charging cable and adapter...and those are just basic never-leave-home without it essentials?
I love privacy protectors but haven't found one for the note 2 yet. I frequently have to report on people next to or near me and they should not be seeing what I am writing, that is between them and hr, not them and I.
I also need to make adjustments to cad drawings supplied by clients which they should not be privy to, as they are internal company documents at that point. If the client is standing right there, how else to manage that?
Frequently I have to use my MyTouch 4G Slide phone for these things since it still has a privacy protector on it.

Blue6IX said:
I don't know how people can get by dedicating a pocket just to a phone.
What about a pen and pad, smokes and lighter, gun and ammo, keys, wallet, sunglasses, knife, not to mention charging cable and adapter...and those are just basic never-leave-home without it essentials?
I love privacy protectors but haven't found one for the note 2 yet. I frequently have to report on people next to or near me and they should not be seeing what I am writing, that is between them and hr, not them and I.
I also need to make adjustments to cad drawings supplied by clients which they should not be privy to, as they are internal company documents at that point. If the client is standing right there, how else to manage that?
Frequently I have to use my MyTouch 4G Slide phone for these things since it still has a privacy protector on it.
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yeah i dunno where you live to need to carry around gun, ammo, and a knife O_O ... anyways, use a car charger and you won't have to carry around a cable/adapter and i'd just stick the rest of your other things in a backpack ... or something. keys, phone, and wallet are really what i just keep on me.

I just ordered one and cant wait to get it... this phone catches peoples eyes and i hate it when theyre reading my emails and texts etc..
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I just bought the new glass version from sphein 'sp' i got on a discount from 36 something and paid 21. Its not a film, its 9h hardened glass. Its the best money I have ever spent on screen protection. It really feels like going bareback.
One of the biggest plus's is you wont see single finger print, no sumges, no glare like bareback. The edges are rounded unlike my buddies glass version. His was the first I had ever felt and had to have one. I just didn't know my version had the rounded edges which makes a great deal of "feel" difference and doesn't snag in you pocket like his does. I would say if you can afford it then its atleast worth trying.
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Can i get a link
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lojak29 said:
Since ive posted ive torn off my privacy protector and canned it.
Probably just get an hd zagg
I Only use them to protect in pocket use from quarters Pennys and miscellaneous pocket junk that could scratch screen
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I've always used Zagg, and been using the hd version since it came out. I think that they are the best out there
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So i just recieved my privacy guard. I can say i love the way it feels and the thickness. Also that no one can see what im doong
But i did notice some color distortion and that the screen gets a little blurry. But i really dont care. I love it. Its what i have been waiting for
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Spen won't work on any I've tried and I've spent hundreds on different brands. They're all crap for this phone. I've had it almost a year no screen protector and zero scratches. So no more wasted cash
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