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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?
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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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No case or any protection?
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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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I bought my nexus from Google play and called Google but they said they can't give me a replacement but they can put me on to Samsung to send it in for repairs. I followed through and they gave me all the numbers and what not but the only reason I really wanted a new device was because of the scratches on my screen, and I don't think I can live without my phone for 10 days. What should I do, is there any way to fix the scratches? Would a screen protector cover it? Should I call back and complain seeing as though these issues were here since I bought the phone but I went on vacation on the third week after buying it.
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Mylenthes said:
I bought my nexus from Google play and called Google but they said they can't give me a replacement but they can put me on to Samsung to send it in for repairs. I followed through and they gave me all the numbers and what not but the only reason I really wanted a new device was because of the scratches on my screen, and I don't think I can live without my phone for 10 days. What should I do, is there any way to fix the scratches? Would a screen protector cover it? Should I call back and complain seeing as though these issues were here since I bought the phone but I went on vacation on the third week after buying it.
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I doubt complaining will help. The fact you have had it and used it for 3+ weeks without noticing the scratches are probably the reason Google are reluctant to replace it FOC. They probably assume you would notice and make a claim after a day or two, not a few weeks. A decent screen protector MAY cover the scratches and for a few dollars/pounds/euros its probably your best and easiest bet.
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killyouridols said:
I doubt complaining will help. The fact you have had it and used it for 3+ weeks without noticing the scratches are probably the reason Google are reluctant to replace it FOC. They probably assume you would notice and make a claim after a day or two, not a few weeks. A decent screen protector MAY cover the scratches and for a few dollars/pounds/euros its probably your best and easiest bet.
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Yeah its my fault, but I'm quite dissapointed I even have to go through this at all, my g2 never got a scratch and the nexus shluldmt have so much screen problems. I'll get a screen protector.
You think if I don't do anything that I can just not send it in? Or do I have to call or something?
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why not use a led light app to blowout the led? just a thought lol then they should have a reason to replace it
I dropped my phone
Cracked it
Worst of all my window to get a warranty ended yesterday
Argh
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Is how I feel
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EDIT FROM THE ARCHANGEL: @op be careful on what you put as a title. i have eyes everywhere
gtuansdiamm said:
I dropped my phone
Cracked it
Worst of all my window to get a warranty ended yesterday
Argh
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Is how I feel
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That sucks. How bad did u crack it bro?
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Not that bad actually but the top left corner is cracked badly enough that it would cut my ear if I put it on it
Also the cracks go around my ff camera
Weird right
And its on top on my notification LEDs
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Getting it repaired should be around $200, so you're not completely screwed.
Although it does sound like some tape would definitely fix that up.
And people wonder why I got a the semi bulky trident kraken....
Got insurance?
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I'd be sweating and freaking out by now.
I'm surprisingly calm and now playing with my instinct
It has a huge layer of dust I cat get rid of
And the power button is bonkers
I'd take a pic but my s3 has less than a percent of charge
Can I still get a square trade warranty?
Its been 31days
I was thinking of borrowing my friends tmo s3 putting my backplate and getting a sprint warranty and come in the next week with my broken phone but I decided not to
Damn you morals
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gtuansdiamm said:
I'm surprisingly calm and now playing with my instinct
It has a huge layer of dust I cat get rid of
And the power button is bonkers
I'd take a pic but my s3 has less than a percent of charge
Can I still get a square trade warranty?
Its been 31days
I was thinking of borrowing my friends tmo s3 putting my backplate and getting a sprint warranty and come in the next week with my broken phone but I decided not to
Damn you morals
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I think you can buy the glass alone for like $30 from ebay or google or something. Then you just have to be carefull getting the glass off with some heat or something but seems doable if you really needed to.
gtuansdiamm said:
I'm surprisingly calm and now playing with my instinct
It has a huge layer of dust I cat get rid of
And the power button is bonkers
I'd take a pic but my s3 has less than a percent of charge
Can I still get a square trade warranty?
Its been 31days
I was thinking of borrowing my friends tmo s3 putting my backplate and getting a sprint warranty and come in the next week with my broken phone but I decided not to
Damn you morals
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Squaretrade gives you 60 days maybe 90 so you are still in the green for it.
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vtphilk said:
I think you can buy the glass alone for like $30 from ebay or google or something. Then you just have to be carefull getting the glass off with some heat or something but seems doable if you really needed to.
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i don't trust myself enough to work on my own stuff
I did help a friend repair 2 iPhone 4 but they came out bad
Not to say the phones didn't come bad out of the box
Khilbron said:
Squaretrade gives you 60 days maybe 90 so you are still in the green for it.
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Thanks sweet
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yousefak said:
Getting it repaired should be around $200, so you're not completely screwed.
Although it does sound like some tape would definitely fix that up.
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I think tape would screw with the sensor that turns the screen off during calls when your face is close
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Sounds like you need a hug，good luck，guys.
Are you offering one?
The broken instinct of mine fills me with nostalgia especially the amazing lag
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Dude, WAY to many pics in one post.
Your post keeps fc my phone app.
So I can't even look at your pics, and I don't care enough to use my PC.
But I still have an instinct, matter of fact its one of the active but unused lines on my plan.
If you are looking for a part, pm me with details.
And if you send pics,try breaking them up a bit so there are only a few at a time.
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I don't really care for my instinct much anymore and sorry about all the pics I just wanted to see the limits of the app
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00932V17C/ref=mp_s_a_57?pi=SL75&qid=1347602437&sr=8-57
$24? Not too bad...
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jr71x said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00932V17C/ref=mp_s_a_57?pi=SL75&qid=1347602437&sr=8-57
$24? Not too bad...
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Does not include lcd screen or touch display.
jr71x said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00932V17C/ref=mp_s_a_57?pi=SL75&qid=1347602437&sr=8-57
$24? Not too bad...
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Still I'm not confident in disassembling and assembling my phone
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By another phone... Insure it... Problem solved...
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You can call or email Samsung and ask for a quote on RMA, read some where on the forum that it was 178.50 to get iy repaired with them and that includes the S&H fees. Or you can check if there are 3rd party repair shops around your area that works with the SG3... there's also a 3rd party repair service that does it for a reasonable price, but I can't find the link that someone posted on XDA. I'll keep looking and post it.
I'm trying to be extra careful on how I handle the phone, since I too missed to added TEP and my window ended about 5days ago
so i was sitting down on a patio chair in my backyard. the S3 in all its sleek sexiness, slips out of my pockets, falls a mere 4 inches. i pick it up, praying that it does not have a crack. god just wasn't listening this day. it just wasn't in the cards. :crying:
i don't have a warranty and sprint said they cant do anything for me. i just figured i can do it myself. im not a novice when taking apart phones and fixing them. as sick as it sounds, i actually love doing it.
my big question is; are there any black front glass panels with the Samsung logo on them. im going to change the back battery cover as well and have a totally unique S3. this makes me happy.
so do you guys know of any reputable sites to where i can get a quality front panel with glass, in black?
thanks a bunch
or really any other color than red, cobalt and while
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So nothing huh?
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I have a full sprint gs3 housing for sale if you're interested. I have over 200+ feedback on eBay and a fee in here
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chudddddd said:
I have a full sprint gs3 housing for sale if you're interested. I have over 200+ feedback on eBay and a fee in here
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how much would you part with it for?
Did some one else also got their phone cracked?
I babied it since I bought, not even a minute scratch, every thing pristine. Called customer service, they claim any physical damage is not covered under warranty.:crying: Even sent them links and posting full of same problem.
NEVER going to buy any Samsung products.
mind posting a link to this cracked case?
The top left corner of the back has a nice crack, developed in a week because of their plastic. I just went on eBay and got another one for cheap. Never dropped it either but oh well, at least the screen is in tact
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Mine too. I told Samsung about it just to let them know about poor build quality, they kept trying to get me to send it back to them so they could rape me on fixing it no matter how many times I told them that I didn't care about the crack I was just letting them know that I was disappointed in the quality. I think I am done buying samsungs, I will go with Google branded devices from now on.
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Prime said:
mind posting a link to this cracked case?
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My phone had identical crack.
http://www.androidauthority.com/gal...rtphone-samsung-repair-affected-units-101957/
crasher17 said:
Did some one else also got their phone cracked?
I babied it since I bought, not even a minute scratch, every thing pristine. Called customer service, they claim any physical damage is not covered under warranty.:crying: Even sent them links and posting full of same problem.
NEVER going to buy any Samsung products.
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You'll never buy another Samsung product? No blu ray player? Or a nice LED TV from them.
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scorpiopantera said:
You'll never buy another Samsung product? No blu ray player? Or a nice LED TV from them.
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I was a die hard Samsung person until my s3 I have a Samsung fridge, 2 Samsung TVs, 2 captivates, a blue ray player, a focus 2, a Bluetooth earpiece, and I recommended Samsung to everyone. I am quite disapointed in the way they handled my advice, I wasn't asking for service or a replacement, I was just letting them know I was not happy with the quality of my device. So I think I am done with Samsung for a while, I love my nexus 7 so I will be going Google for the time being.
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You'll never buy another Samsung product? No blu ray player? Or a nice LED TV from them.
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NEVER!!!
I had their plasma, paid ridiculous high price 11 years ago, still going very strong. Windows OS Focus phone, great quality. But now after knowing their problem, how they treat me. I will even persuade others from buying their products.:crying:
Lol I thought the whole time the cracks were part of the bezel hahaha I have 4 of them one in each corner. What a coincidence lol but yeah they don't bother me. I always have my phone in a case, but yeah I totally thought it was part of the design and I noticed the bezel is all uneven around the screen... Some gaps bigger than others... Samsung always has issues on their bezels.... The Note was the worst. Not OCD about it. But I did notice it
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I used to baby my phone, but I couldn't find a good screen protector that worked with my case.
I love using the matte-finished screen protectors that are reusable (I'm using the Mochi brand). I'm still very careful about my phone, though.
Noticed a fresh crack appeared in bottom, on top of USB. Looks like whole bezel will fall apart.
That sucks. So far, no scratches after about 8 months use. Good to be on the lookout for them though!