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So I have a cracked back cover, and I now found a crack on the plastic bezel today. Not drop damage. It must be stress fracturing or something. I also have minor scratches on screen. The stuff I wouldn't see until a year of use with prior gorilla glass phones.
My buddy dropped from pocket onto his wood deck and the glass cracked.
I see multiple people reporting cracked screens from minor falls.
Starting to question the reliability of what appeared to be a great device. Phones shouldn't need babied.
Other thoughts or experiences?
Dropped mine the other day, minor dent to bezel next to screen and its barely noticeable. Kicker to the while thing is that I was on my way into T-Mobile to return the case that was on it and I dropped it coming out of my car. It bothers me but at least the screen didn't take any damage. I have the full coverage on it in case of any future damage. But the phone definitely needs to be babied.
No case? No screen protector? I've dropped mine 3-4 times...no damage to either casing or screen. For a $500 device...keep it reliable by buying **** for it.
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defnow said:
No case? No screen protector? I've dropped mine 3-4 times...no damage to either casing or screen. For a $500 device...keep it reliable by buying **** for it.
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I have a ****ty screen protector on it now, and yes I have a case. My buddy's screen cracked while in a case from a waist high fall.
I haven't needed a screen protector since gorilla glass. That's been like 4 phones ago. I never experienced scratching like I have now.
Seems like you may be a little to rough...Buy a case. Hell even a flip cover would provide "Some" protection. No one ever plans to drop their phone, it happens. Even the smallest dent would bother me lol.
solution = get a case + screen protector. Honestly this is a device you use all day and carry with you. You are bound to drop it, let it slip out of your hand or watch it fall out of your pocket, bag, etc. dropping phones happens! it not just some myth..
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So I have a cracked back cover, and I now found a crack on the plastic bezel today. Not drop damage. It must be stress fracturing or something. I also have minor scratches on screen. The stuff I wouldn't see until a year of use with prior gorilla glass phones.
My buddy dropped from pocket onto his wood deck and the glass cracked.
I see multiple people reporting cracked screens from minor falls.
Starting to question the reliability of what appeared to be a great device. Phones shouldn't need babied.
Other thoughts or experiences?
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You're kidding right? Have you watched this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuq4eocS_GY
A.VOID said:
So I have a cracked back cover, and I now found a crack on the plastic bezel today. Not drop damage. It must be stress fracturing or something. I also have minor scratches on screen. The stuff I wouldn't see until a year of use with prior gorilla glass phones.
My buddy dropped from pocket onto his wood deck and the glass cracked.
I see multiple people reporting cracked screens from minor falls.
Starting to question the reliability of what appeared to be a great device. Phones shouldn't need babied.
Other thoughts or experiences?
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maybe you should stop treating your 500$ electronics like their childrens toys. had mine a week and its still unblemished.
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You're kidding right? Have you watched this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuq4eocS_GY
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Ha. Case on phone and still cracked bezel without dropping.
Case on buddy's phone and still cracked.
I don't care about a YouTube video when I have real world experiences that show otherwise.
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Ha. Case on phone and still cracked bezel without dropping.
Case on buddy's phone and still cracked.
I don't care about a YouTube video when I have real world experiences that show otherwise.
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How about some pics of your and your buddy's phone.
Smartass solution: Take better care of your stuff. I've had a cell phone for 8 years and not once have I dropped any of them on a hard surface.
Real solution: Get a protective case, not a cheap little plastic something. Otterbox Defender or Trident Kraken.
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Smartass solution: Take better care of your stuff. I've had a cell phone for 8 years and not once have I dropped any of them on a hard surface.
Real solution: Get a protective case, not a cheap little plastic something. Otterbox Defender or Trident Kraken.
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Same lol. I just got a Diztronic case for it. Has received some very good reviews
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buy it at best buy and buy the black tie for 9.99
when i ordered mine from verizon i went on youtube to learn about it and saw a guy drop an iphone and the S3 from his pocket level. Both screens cracked.
verizon offered for 6.99 two repairs per year each at a cost of 100. And, no more than 2 per year!
Best buy i found out for 9.99 will repair or replace for nothing and as many times as you like!!!
I canceled verizon and waited till best buy had it and bought it there with the black tie plan.
Be aware
fred
heck a casemate pop which is fairly small saved mine 2 times alread you cant just get a cheepie plastic snap together and think you are golden..
I've got a small scratch on my screen now that drives me nuts. I've never used screen protectors on my Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Note and never had a scratch.
I have no idea how it happened. I am very careful about putting it in empty pockets, laying it face-up, etc.
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heck a casemate pop which is fairly small saved mine 2 times alread you cant just get a cheepie plastic snap together and think you are golden..
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Along the same lines, I've got the gray Speck Candyshell on mine and love it. I haven't dropped it (yet...but I will) and I'm confident it will protect it. FWIW, I've also got the ZAGG HD screen protector, so mine is well-protected.
I can't imagine people using a phone like this without some sort of case. Everyone knows how the shiny back of the Candyshell scratches, but I couldn't care less about that. I look at it like this...the scratches I see on the case would be on the back cover of the phone if it wasn't on there. Better for the case to take the damage than the phone.
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I've got a small scratch on my screen now that drives me nuts. I've never used screen protectors on my Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Note and never had a scratch.
I have no idea how it happened. I am very careful about putting it in empty pockets, laying it face-up, etc.
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A small speck of sand in your pocket is sufficient to cause a scratch, depending on how it rubs the screen.
The candy shell designs are very good tbh. I had the Speck single-piece, in black, on my Galaxy Note and it felt great. It had the lifted lip edge for the screen and a mixture between hard plastic and TPU/silicon. It cost me $45 for that case not $5 for a silicone case like those guys that cracked their phones.
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I guess he wont come back with pictures
I love how everyone assumes I'm trolling and consistently comments about cases without reading.
Cases are used. Phones are cracked. Mine was not dropped.
Here's one pic from my cracked back. To all of you who assume your $50 case will save you... Good luck.
On my 1 week old S3. Not bad just across the top. It slid out of my pocket and hit the floor when I was sitting down. Think I could return it since I am still within my 30 days?
Nope. Unless you have insurance and exchange it that way. Good luck.
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Won't hurt to try. Think it depends on where you got it
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Good luck to you carrier guarantee only works if your phone as no external damage ..at all and if you have spoken more than 15 minutes on the phone there is no chance that they will take it back ..I know it's hard ..but it's the truth.
Edit: some carrier may have a limit of 30 minutes of talk before no return is possible..
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On my 1 week old S3. Not bad just across the top. It slid out of my pocket and hit the floor when I was sitting down. Think I could return it since I am still within my 30 days?
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Wow! That sucks! I have dropped my Galaxy S2 several times from 4+', landing face down on pavement, without cracking my glass! I've chipped the outer plastic casing mind you, but the glass itself has survived every drop!
I get the impression from this that the glass on the S3 isn't as strong as the glass on the S2! You would think that as the device grows in versions, that Samsung would be making it better, not worse!
The galaxy s3 has gorilla glass 2. Several times stronger than what is on the s2
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My last phone had G1 and survived many drops without 1 crack you would think that G2 would be better but it doesn't seem so as far as durability is concerned.
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The galaxy s3 screen isn't close to as strong as the sgs2.
They really screwed up this screen...
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I'm pretty sure their both gorilla glass. I could drop my s3 ten times and it might not break but a friend could drop his s3 once and it might just land poorly and crack. It's just the way things go sometimes. You can find a glass replacement kit on eBay for the s3, you just need to choose the white or blue bezel.
Check this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904559
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Gorilla glass is scratch resistant not impact resistant. Sand will scratch the hell out of it.
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Wow! That sucks! I have dropped my Galaxy S2 several times from 4+', landing face down on pavement, without cracking my glass! I've chipped the outer plastic casing mind you, but the glass itself has survived every drop!
I get the impression from this that the glass on the S3 isn't as strong as the glass on the S2! You would think that as the device grows in versions, that Samsung would be making it better, not worse!
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Same here. My S2 was dropped, pressed against keys etc and it never got any scratches.
After 2 days with my S3, the screen has visible scratches from my jeans pockets (why is there a freaking metal button near the pocket entrance o.0 )
anyway, even if its GG2, I feel like the screen is more prone to scratches somehow...
Well the s2 and s3 are shaped differently. The glass on the s2 is flat and the s3 curves out a bit so you're more likely to impact the glass on the s3 when dropped.
Do they not have a red replacement yet? Dang. Also I noticed these are for the international version. I assume that it would fit the ATT as well? I haven't tried taking it to them yet. Might tomorrow. But honestly not holding my breath.
With these increasing threads about S3 and the screen being cracked even by the minor drops, I had no choice but to buy an impact resistant case that best protects the screen.I just purchased the Ballistic Shell Gel (SG) Case for Galaxy S3 which seems to have pretty good reviews. Worth a $20 investment to save a $600 jewel. I'll post a review when I receive the case.
Look into the Zagg extreme.. There is a youtube video of people from best buy testing it with the sgs3.
I'd you didn't know by now. Our screen is one of the worst screens since the original iphone in terms of being fragile.. I wouldn't be surprised if it broke dropped onto thick carpet..
With that said.. Invest in a good screen protector
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I am using the Zagg Invisible HD screen on my SG3 and I love it. Only thing is that it seems to Nano-Memory feature of it doesn't really work for me.
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I am using the Zagg Invisible HD screen on my SG3 and I love it. Only thing is that it seems to Nano-Memory feature of it doesn't really work for me.
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I have the same screen protector and though it's beautiful when installed.. You are right.
I will be replacing my zagg hd with the Zagg extreme very soon
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Repair costs
Sooo..All interesting comments.
Anybody have a replacement cost for this? I know I can buy replacement glass on Ebay for 25 bucks but I've been told the replacement is not easy and may likely break the digitizer below. The digitizer and glass is about 250 on Ebay.ca
A local repair place will fix it in one day for 350. Their cost includes a new digitizer and glass as one piece. Explains the comments about not replacing the glass by itself.
I've contacted Samsung and they'll take a look and if determined that it's not a defect, I'm liable for the costs plus the $30 diagnostic fee. Fair since I dropped it. Had a case but didn't cover the screen at the point it dropped. Stupid choice by me.
So I'm trying to determine what the cost to replace the glass will be by Samsung. Anybody gone through this yet to know?
Mike
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Sooo..All interesting comments.
Anybody have a replacement cost for this? I know I can buy replacement glass on Ebay for 25 bucks but I've been told the replacement is not easy and may likely break the digitizer below. The digitizer and glass is about 250 on Ebay.ca
A local repair place will fix it in one day for 350. Their cost includes a new digitizer and glass as one piece. Explains the comments about not replacing the glass by itself.
I've contacted Samsung and they'll take a look and if determined that it's not a defect, I'm liable for the costs plus the $30 diagnostic fee. Fair since I dropped it. Had a case but didn't cover the screen at the point it dropped. Stupid choice by me.
So I'm trying to determine what the cost to replace the glass will be by Samsung. Anybody gone through this yet to know?
Mike
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I'm not sure what replacing by Samsung directly is, but I know of two shops that replace just the screen(yes, you read it right) for $125 & 150 respectively. So maybe using this as reference, is what I'm assuming you might pay if you send it to Samsung perhaps.
I think I am going to attempt to fix it by using the glass replacement in some of the other threads. My question, would a hair dryer work, or should I just invest for a heat gun?
I have had my SGS3 since July and I have had a screen protector on it except for 1 week and in that time the phone got 3 nice scratches on it.
I am anal with my phone as I have a screen protector on it as well as one on the back and a rubber case over it also, so this is not a case of
being careless.
I put a post on Corning's Gorilla Glass 2 Facebook page and I got a reply saying basically Get in touch with Samsung as Corning can't do
anything, but if I want to discuss the problem further, contact them at [email protected]
Why doesn't everyone who has had problems with their screen contact them and maybe they will see this isn't an isolated incident.
This is what I wrote and what they replied...
Ian said:
Why is the Gorilla Glass 2 on the Samsung Galaxy S3 less resistant to scratching than the original Gorilla Glass on the original Galaxy S?
My 5 month old $650 Galaxy S3 has 3 nice scratches on the screen when my screen protector came off and I didn't get the new one for a
week. This is not right for a device that costs so much. Corning should be looking into these problems.
I have heard many more stories of scratches and cracks on the screen of the S3. Does this mean I will have to stay away from products with
Gorilla Glass from now on?
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Corning® Gorilla® Glass said:
Hi Ian. So sorry you've had a problem. It’s hard to say what might have happened with your phone.While our
glass is tougher and significantly more damage resistant, it’s not scratch proof. You might want to check with Samsung to see if there is a
warranty. If you'd like to talk more about this, please e-mail [email protected]. Hopefully this helps.
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Here is a petition I started in hopes that there is a possible solution to our problems.
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/gorilla-glass-2-is-not-as-tough-as-advertised/
Have as many people as you know to sign this, it might be our best bet to show how many of us are affected.
Ian
I've had my phone without a protector for the last month or so and have zero scratches
Same thing here. What did the damage? Keys in pocket, pen, angry ex? It helps build a case if you know the exact cause if the damage
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My gorilla glass is outstanding. Dropped without a case/screen protector flat down about a meter onto wavy tiles and it didnt even scratch. I also dropped it on its side from my pocket from chair a couple times and its still flawless. Maybe I'm lucky.
Yes, most people will respond that their phones are in great condition, but this is for those who have had trouble with
the screen.
I am very protective of my phone. It was scratched in the (1) week I didn't have a screen protector on it. My original SGS's
screen was in new impeccable condition when I sold it after using it for 2 years, so why is this new phone scratched after
only 5 months?
Ian
There's lots of ways to scratch glass, a bit of grit or sand in your pocket ETC .. i wouldn't risk using my phone without a protector for even one day.
Might have to eventually just accept you scratched your phones screen.
I too have been very careful to not scratch my screen. I am fanatical about clean hands. The smallest partical of dust seems to be able to scratch the screen. As much as this phone cost, you would think they would throw in even the cheapest screen protector to hold you over untill you can get something better. Am i being too petty?
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I too have been very careful to not scratch my screen. I am fanatical about clean hands. The smallest partical of dust seems to be able to scratch the screen. As much as this phone cost, you would think they would throw in even the cheapest screen protector to hold you over untill you can get something better. Am i being too petty?
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I find a good quality screen protector is not even slightly noticeable on the screen & in no way affects use, i have no idea why they don't supply one.
I am also amazed they advise against using them in their literature.
The screen on my Galaxy S3 is great! I've had mine for over 2 months without ever having a screen protector on it & I don't have 1 scratch on my phone!!! I also am very protective of my phone! Seems to be pretty good to me.
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Another thread complaining about the glass cracking/scratching..? :silly:
Any one else starting to notice that there screen is pretty easily scratched? I previously had iphones and was actually less careful with them and noticed they stood up alot better to scratches than my note. It all started with a small but somewhat noticeable scratch, bit not it seems to be picking up small scuffs here and there. How is everyone else doing. I am usually against screen protector s bit it seems like that may be the only route. Wondering if its too late.
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I always advocate putting screen protectors in all my devices. Getting a scratch on the note 2 will bug me till no end. If you don't want more scratches then get a screen protector, I got the 3 for ten bucks and should last me a couple of months.
I noticed the same thing after a relatively short time as well. I quickly bought the only screen protector that was available to me here in Sweden. Copter! That was a big mistake and I quickly replaced it with a cheap hard plastic variant that cost next to nothing.I am very pleased with it. It almost feels the same as naked. The copter screen projector felt like there was Vonney on the screen. It was also taking marked by the S- Pen.
That sucks ....my screen is un scratched and I go bare back (no case) lol..
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My screen is naked simply cause I haven't found a screen protector that I like... But I have a quality flip cover from zenus so it stays pretty safe.
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Optimuscle said:
Any one [sic] else starting to notice that there [sic] screen is pretty easily scratched? I previously had iphones and was actually less careful with them and noticed they stood up alot [sic] better to scratches than my note. It all started with a small but somewhat noticeable scratch, bit [sic] not [sic] it seems to be picking up small scuffs here and there. How is everyone else doing. [sic] I am usually against screen protector s [sic] bit [sic] it seems like that may be the only route. Wondering if its [sic] too late.
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Any idea what's been causing your scratches? I've been using my Note 2 heavily for two months, carrying it in my pants pocket, no case or screen protector, and the screen is still perfect.
Gary02468 said:
Any idea what's been causing your scratches? I've been using my Note 2 heavily for two months, carrying it in my pants pocket, no case or screen protector, and the screen is still perfect.
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I would say general use, I have acquired about 3 scratches so far. Very frustrating, I moved over from an iPhone as well and never used a screen protector. Looks like i will be replacing this glass and installing a screen protector. :banghead:
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I would say general use, I have acquired about 3 scratches so far.
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If general use caused the phone to scratch, then we'd all have some scratches after extensive unprotected general use. Prior to Gorrilla Glass, that was indeed how phones were. But not these days.
The reason I'm asking is that if we could figure out what, specifically, caused the scratches, that might help all of us avoid scratches in the future.
One question: when you carry the phone in your pocket, are you careful to keep the screen facing inward (toward your leg) rather than outward?
Lol maybe some sand in the pocket
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If general use caused the phone to scratch, then we'd all have some scratches after extensive unprotected general use. Prior to Gorrilla Glass, that was indeed how phones were. But not these days.
The reason I'm asking is that if we could figure out what, specifically, caused the scratches, that might help all of us avoid scratches in the future.
One question: when you carry the phone in your pocket, are you careful to keep the screen facing inward (toward your leg) rather than outward?
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You'll never nail down where those scratches came from
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Gary02468 said:
If general use caused the phone to scratch, then we'd all have some scratches after extensive unprotected general use. Prior to Gorrilla Glass, that was indeed how phones were. But not these days.
The reason I'm asking is that if we could figure out what, specifically, caused the scratches, that might help all of us avoid scratches in the future.
One question: when you carry the phone in your pocket, are you careful to keep the screen facing inward (toward your leg) rather than outward?
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Yes, I carry it in my back pocket facing inward. I never carry anything in my back pocket so they stay free of debris. The gorilla glass is soft enough to scratch easily. The iPhone is hard glsss it is going to almost break before it scratches.
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The gorilla glass will scratch when it comes in contact with somthing "harder" then the glass ex. Sand .... when I slide my keys across the screen nothing happens, no scratches
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FWIW, I didn't use a screen protector (largely because I cant get one on w/o dust) for most of the time with my Note I, and it never got any scratches on the screen. I always made sure I kept it in its own dedicated pocket in pants/purse which was clear from debris. I currently don't have a screen protector on my Note II, just a flip case w/ tpu mod.
Jeans have rivets. Perhaps you are catching your screen on them when you push & I pull your note in & out of your pocket? Just a thought.
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Yes, I carry it in my back pocket facing inward.
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Thanks, that's useful to know; it might possibly explain our different experiences. I've never been willing to put my phone in my back pocket--I'm afraid the pressure when I sit down could crack or scratch the screen. Also, my back pockets aren't deep enough to hold the Note 2 without part of it protruding.
Lesson to be learned...it doesn't matter how careful you are, scratches can and usually do happen. All it takes is literally a spec of sand and you will be a very unhappy customer.
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Thanks, that's useful to know; it might possibly explain our different experiences. I've never been willing to put my phone in my back pocket--I'm afraid the pressure when I sit down could crack or scratch the screen. Also, my back pockets aren't deep enough to hold the Note 2 without part of it protruding.
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I can tell you right now that the gn2 is durable enough to sit on... I've sat on mine for hours before.
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Which screen protector is everyone going for?
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Which screen protector is everyone going for?
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Invisishield seems to be okay, but the pen will leave marks if pressed too hard.
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Which screen protector is everyone going for?
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JLG or Spigen Crystal are the two most popular.
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Don't know if anyone else is notice this but I have been super careful with my brand new galaxy s4 and somehow there is a pretty nice scratch on my display and a part of the bottom of my bezel is chipped I don't know how this happened I've been checking my pockets for any dirt or sand and I've been very very careful has anyone else noticed this? Like the bezel just chipped out if nowhere. It's really weird. Just wondering if this is happening to anyone else. I still love this phone beyond belief!
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Don't know if anyone else is notice this but I have been super careful with my brand new galaxy s4 and somehow there is a pretty nice scratch on my display and a part of the bottom of my bezel is chipped I don't know how this happened I've been checking my pockets for any dirt or sand and I've been very very careful has anyone else noticed this? Like the bezel just chipped out if nowhere. It's really weird. Just wondering if this is happening to anyone else. I still love this phone beyond belief!
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Mine chipped at the bottom as well, didn't even drop it :/
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Im going to take a picture of mine. It's really a load of bull because I've been taking care of this thing so well I wanted it to stay perfect until my case got here. Apperently that is not gonna happen for a lot of us.
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This is why I always have the case and screen protector ready to put on before I take the phone out of the box.
RobertR3750 said:
This is why I always have the case and screen protector ready to put on before I take the phone out of the box.
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Damn my only having enough money for the phone. 600 bucks was a good chunk of change I didn't have enough for a case. I do have a screen protector.
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RobertR3750 said:
This is why I always have the case and screen protector ready to put on before I take the phone out of the box.
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+1 I made sure I had my Zagg screen protector and OtterBox properly installed before I even turned it on! Not one single scratch, chip, notch, etc.
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Don't know if anyone else is notice this but I have been super careful with my brand new galaxy s4 and somehow there is a pretty nice scratch on my display and a part of the bottom of my bezel is chipped I don't know how this happened I've been checking my pockets for any dirt or sand and I've been very very careful has anyone else noticed this? Like the bezel just chipped out if nowhere. It's really weird. Just wondering if this is happening to anyone else. I still love this phone beyond belief!
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I'm on my second S4. The first one the bezel cracked above the earpiece. Actually it was the chrome plate that cracked. Within less than 48 hours of having my replacement, the chrome is wearing off on the top left corner. I'm f*cking pissed. Not pissed enough to make my phone look like a turd with some bulky case though. And definitely not pissed enough to buy a htc lol. I contacted Samsung and t-mobile and they are both giving me the runaround. I baby my devices. Here's another thread with somebody with a similar issue. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41472121&postcount=1
Same, just got a chip on the bezel today. I had similar issues with the GS3, but there's not a whole lot you can do if you don't like to use cases like me, since the frame is just metallic-looking plastic.
Stupid Damn fake chrome. I only paid 600 bucks for this phone. Why can't I have real shinnyness.
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Being "naked" carries a price.
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Being "naked" carries a price.
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True that. I always laugh when I watch the video of people scratching their Gorilla Glass with a key. What a joke. :laugh:Try a piece of sand............
Ive gone naked except for battery door swap for awhile. I dropped my phone twice and bezel nor screen have scratches so to me it seems to be more sturdy.
(First time phone fell into ice machine at work, second it fell from my counter -carpeted)
I dont even have screen protector because I was sent a matte not clear from seller so waiting for clear to come.
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no screen protector and no case.
had the phone for 2 weeks.
just carry in pocket.. sometimes with keys or a pocket knife.. no damage yet.. but i will take causion to not have anything else in the pocket with phone i guess
i had mine for about 2 weeks just carrying my pocket before my ottor box and screen protector came in.
still looks brand newI would carry 2 sets of keys sometimes pocket knife or tools. I would also crawling on the ground under cars. I guess its just hit or miss with quality.
I got a body glove case for mine now. Ive found the phone feels much more sturdy with the extra weight of a case, and having a rubberized case really improves grip on the slippery plastic of the phone.
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I ended up with a very small scratch on my screen also, about as long as a dime is wide. but I have no idea how it got there, I always keep my phone in my left pocket and keys in the right with my pocket knife on my right pocket using the pocket clip. this Gorilla glass is good for avoiding deep scratches I think but I thought gorilla glass 3 would prevent minor scratches like what I have. apparently not..
RobertR3750 said:
This is why I always have the case and screen protector ready to put on before I take the phone out of the box.
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Exactly x100
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I also noticed that the volume rocks and power buttons scratch very easily. Its best to put a case and screen protector on the phone as soon as you can to avoid scratches.
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RobertR3750 said:
This is why I always have the case and screen protector ready to put on before I take the phone out of the box.
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I never understood that. It's like having a supermodel girlfriend and then covering her up with a burka, it defeats the purpose. In 2 years when you upgrade to a new phone this old one will be in perfect condition but you don't really get to "enjoy" it.
I always go naked, who cares if it looks used when its time to upgrade, it just goes in my junk drawer anyway.
ilogik said:
I never understood that. It's like having a supermodel girlfriend and then covering her up with a burka, it defeats the purpose. In 2 years when you upgrade to a new phone this old one will be in perfect condition but you don't really get to "enjoy" it.
I always go naked, who cares if it looks used when its time to upgrade, it just goes in my junk drawer anyway.
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You're assuming that the phone looks better "naked" than with a case. You may think that, but others disagree, making the supermodel analogy flawed. 99+% of the enjoyment comes from the screen, not "touching the case", and a screen protector doesn't prevent that enjoyment (like having the supermodel wear a perfectly transparent bikini). A better analogy would be demanding that your supermodel girlfriend go barefoot all the time, even when walking on gravel, hot asphalt, and broken glass, or having her go naked in subzero weather. Hardly a good way to treat her.