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Dropped my phone. Cracked my screen.

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

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

hasnol143 said:
Wouldn't your warranty cover this? would you be able to replace it yourself?
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Although this is a verizon galaxy nexus, i did not buy it from verizon so they wouldn't have me under warranty right?

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

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

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

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

No case or any protection?
Swyped from my Galaxy Nexus

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

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

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

Last I checked you could get the whole display assembly on eBay for ~$250
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Galaxy S3 Drop test video, see what will happens!

just came across this on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-TIPstdVaE&feature=g-vrec
this shows that cases\ back covers that dont protect the corners are useless.
now I know which cases I am not going to look into

Galaxy s3 is worse than an iphone 4 and S2 when it comes to durability.

R5R said:
Galaxy s3 is worse than an iphone 4 and S2 when it comes to durability.
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not really, worse than 4\4s, if you see the drop tests for those, it shatters to peices no matter how they drop it.
as for the S2, I think it had more durable design than S3

Not to be rude, but was this worth making a new topic about? Most of us have seen this already.
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Mr Lime v2 said:
Not to be rude, but was this worth making a new topic about? Most of us have seen this already.
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kinda agree... everyone knows exposed corners never turn out good in a drop.
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Mr Lime v2 said:
Not to be rude, but was this worth making a new topic about? Most of us have seen this already.
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I had not seen this before myself, so though this might benefit others,
regarding the corner drop, I thought face down drop would be the worst, but it was not.
I just happen to drop my GS1 on concrete more than once, and it never affected the screen even when it landed on the corner.

mmmalas said:
I had not seen this before myself, so though this might benefit others,
regarding the corner drop, I thought face down drop would be the worst, but it was not.
I just happen to drop my GS1 on concrete more than once, and it never affected the screen even when it landed on the corner.
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GS1 was smaller,thicker, not curved and had orginial gorilla glass.
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mmmalas said:
just came across this on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-TIPstdVaE&feature=g-vrec
this shows that cases\ back covers that dont protect the corners are useless.
now I know which cases I am not going to look into
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At this point, I would say that S2 is still the smartest phone yet...
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Anyone here replaced the Front Outer Glass only?

Asking to those who had a scratch on the screen and didn't wanna pay 200 odd bucks to replace the LCD and Digitizer, have you bought any of those third party front outer glass available on eBay for around 20 bucks? If you have done it, does the S Pen work, or is the glass Gorilla or just standard one?
I have a scratch on mine, very tiny, but it's in the middle of the phone, that's why it's irritating me, but I will no way spend 1/3 of the phone's price to replace the LCD and Digitizer especially when I believe the LCD is not scratched as it is not deep.
Thanks in advance.

I would live with it if I were you. It is highly likely that no matter how skilled, you will end up with some imperfection that will be just as bad as the scratch. You will also void your warranty. For a small scratch it isn't worth the money or time when you can't be guaranteed of a perfect result. Also consider that the cheap eBay screens are usually not genuine and probably not even gorilla glass so will scratch up more easily leaving you worse off than you are now.
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I wouldn't suggest changing the glass for a scratch. Alternatively, you could just get a glass screen protector that covers the entire front glass; it will hide the scratch, and its glass!
However, if you do still decide to go along with changing the screen then check the link below on my signature.
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jmpmjmpm said:
I would live with it if I were you. It is highly likely that no matter how skilled, you will end up with some imperfection that will be just as bad as the scratch. You will also void your warranty. For a small scratch it isn't worth the money or time when you can't be guaranteed of a perfect result. Also consider that the cheap eBay screens are usually not genuine and probably not even gorilla glass so will scratch up more easily leaving you worse off than you are now.
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Hmm! I would not do it by myself. Was thinking about a professional.
And I highly doubt the front glass is Gorilla.
bushako said:
I wouldn't suggest changing the glass for a scratch. Alternatively, you could just get a glass screen protector that covers the entire front glass; it will hide the scratch, and its glass!
However, if you do still decide to go along with changing the screen then check the link below on my signature.
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Yeah, thanks. I have heard that some screen protectors do make some tiny scratches invisible, maybe it's right, protectors like Martinfield or something, don't remember the name exactly. You have any advice, brands with a link would be appreciated.
And thanks for the link on your siggy.
PS: Didn't notice that you mentioned Glass protectors! Well won't that make the screen less responsive or something? Will the S Pen work as it does normally? Honestly I don't have any idea or even heard of Glass protectors for Note 2.

jujuburi said:
And I highly doubt the front glass is Gorilla.
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Your joking right? http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_devices_with_Gorilla_Glass
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jmpmjmpm said:
Your joking right? http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_devices_with_Gorilla_Glass
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No, absolutely not.
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_ii_n7100-4854.php
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-II_id7254
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/samsung

jujuburi said:
No, absolutely not.
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_ii_n7100-4854.php
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-II_id7254
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/samsung
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I'm sorry your links prove what?
It has been widely debated. The note 2 has gorilla glass 2 as my link PROVES. You think you know so much and ask noob questions about changing a screen! :banghead:
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Mate Wiki isn't "proof" for anything. It's the last reliable source if anything.
I think it probably has GG to be honest, because otherwise I'm not sure how it even passes the moderate scratch tests - if it's plain glass surely it should immediately scratch? And even S3's with Gorilla glass could scratch like crazy if a grain of sand gets in there.

jmpmjmpm said:
I'm sorry your links prove what?
It has been widely debated. The note 2 has gorilla glass 2 as my link PROVES. You think you know so much and ask noob questions about changing a screen! :banghead:
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My links say that Note 2 does NOT have Gorilla Glass. Say, not prove. You might be a Samsung fanboy, but I am not. Why sites like GSMArena, Phonearena, Corning doesn't mention that it has GG? They don't have any personal problem with Note 2, so?
And what's that 'so much knowing thing', are you a kid or what?

jujuburi said:
My links say that Note 2 does NOT have Gorilla Glass. Say, not prove. You might be a Samsung fanboy, but I am not. Why sites like GSMArena, Phonearena, Corning doesn't mention that it has GG? They don't have any personal problem with Note 2, so?
And what's that 'so much knowing thing', are you a kid or what?
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Samsung and corning already said early on they wouldn't confirm as they were under some sort of NDA agreement
Only a fool would believe a flagship device like the note 2 doesn't use "gorilla glass" or some other aluminosilicate equivalent.
Samsung fanboy? LOL I will pit my line up of devices over yours anyday
Enjoy your scratched up non aluminosilicate screen
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Okay, so what about those sites? They have some agreements too?
And yes, I am fool, but I believe what I see, unlike you, who depends on flagship device and those craps.

jmpmjmpm said:
Samsung and corning already said early on they wouldn't confirm as they were under some sort of NDA agreement
Only a fool would believe a flagship device like the note 2 doesn't use "gorilla glass" or some other aluminosilicate equivalent.
Samsung fanboy? LOL I will pit my line up of devices over yours anyday
Enjoy your scratched up non aluminosilicate screen
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One the attack eh? Was your knowledge challenged?
Are you the type of person who always has to be correct? If you wanted to be 100% correct in your post I suggest you read up in writing etiquette or even behavioural science . Was a little harsh and very defensive.
This thread is going south.
Needless to mention, in the absence of any type of confirmation from Corning, you are more than likely right with your assumptions.
Hope you have a great day.
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jmpmjmpm said:
I'm sorry your links prove what?
It has been widely debated. The note 2 has gorilla glass 2 as my link PROVES. You think you know so much and ask noob questions about changing a screen! :banghead:
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Sigh.....xda is getting worse & worse. You're attitude sucks. Whether he is wrong or right, you need to show a little more respect....being correct, doesn't entitle you to be rude. I haven't looked at your profile, but your behaviour shows a level of immaturity that isn't helpful here.
Edit....which is a shame, because your first post was a good one.
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jujuburi said:
Hmm! I would not do it by myself. Was thinking about a professional.
And I highly doubt the front glass is Gorilla.
Yeah, thanks. I have heard that some screen protectors do make some tiny scratches invisible, maybe it's right, protectors like Martinfield or something, don't remember the name exactly. You have any advice, brands with a link would be appreciated.
And thanks for the link on your siggy.
PS: Didn't notice that you mentioned Glass protectors! Well won't that make the screen less responsive or something? Will the S Pen work as it does normally? Honestly I don't have any idea or even heard of Glass protectors for Note 2.
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Sooooo anyways, going back to the main topic here..For the screen protector just check here

bushako said:
Sooooo anyways, going back to the main topic here..For the screen protector just check here
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Yeah, thanks for dragging me back to ON topic.
Thanks for the link too, wish the shipping over here was not same as the product!

PSA: Possible recall of S4's

Reposted from the AT&T S4 forum:
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I just found out at work while on a Samsung technician training the galaxy as 4's are possibly going to be recalled. The frame of the phone is to weak and flex's easy resulting in the screen cracking down the middle. Samsung is determining how many they've sold and what the cost would be. Depending on the cost they'd either issue a recall or replace the phone when it breaks for that reason.
Just letting the community know.
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What ever happened to quality assurance testing?! Wouldn't expect this from a company as big as Samsung. Unacceptable.
If this is true, the only solution should be a recall which allows for a brand new phone. What does it mean to fix it when it happens? Send the phone into them and wait a week for them to refurbish the phone? Their mistake, they should take the short end of the stick.
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Sounds like a load of TROLL crap from whoever originally posted it.

yea don't the robot butt jeans sit on these phones?

Someone on the att thread made a good point. It wont be recalled because its not safety related, just build quality related. So most likely whats gonna happen is that they will send you a new phone (or refubished more likely) to replace your damaged one.
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I dont believe this at all.
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it won't be recall , i think

I thought the pre-order numbers for this phone was massive, way more than S3. No way they would recall a gazillion phones.

bikrame said:
I dont believe this at all.
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This.

sauce pleez.

wavrunrx said:
sauce pleez.
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lol

rfail1988 said:
Reposted from the AT&T S4 forum:
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I don't believe this either but i'm curious to find out if it's true. my screen developed a hairline crack across the middle within a week. never dropped it, never sat on it, never squeezed it, nothing. and Tmobile has been giving me hell because they say it's accidental damage and there's nothing they can do. if i want it fixed i'll have to pay.

Ooh fun thread. Wait, let me get my shovel...
How strong would a plastic frame be anyhow? I like plastic phones because they're lite. But they're not bomb proof. Nevertheless, I trust Samsung would know by now how to make a plastic phone.
Btw, did anyone see the MKBHD vid when he flexes the S4 next to the microphone? I don't think the screen cracked.

that's my concern as well. They made the phone both thinner AND lighter, but i think they overdid it. There's no need for the phone to be this thin. Not when you sacrifice durability to achieve it. when the phone is this thin, and the chassis is made of soft plastic, the screen becomes the most rigid part of the device. and screen with class that's about as thick as a sheet of paper. and to answer your question, no, samsung DOES NOT know how to make a plastic phone. For that, see any modern Lumia phone by NOKIA...

Lets hope that doesn't happen

irishdsmyth said:
Lets hope that doesn't happen
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I wonder how u can even think that can happen.
Recalling 10 millions phone is possible at all.
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Waiting
bikrame said:
I wonder how u can even think that can happen.
Recalling 10 millions phone is possible at all.
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I think that I will wait it to buy one.
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GG2012 said:
I thought the pre-order numbers for this phone was massive, way more than S3. No way they would recall a gazillion phones.
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I agree with you. It will be terrible for samsung.

Generally, electronics only get recalled for major safety issues. There is the possibility of a warranty extension, but unless S4s start bursting into flames or giving people cancer there will never be a recall.

Just got Galaxy S6 Edge

I just got a new Samsung galaxy s6 edge from t-mobile.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3066899
......just sayin

Looking good!!

Awesome, waiting for some shipping info on the Gold 64 I ordered this morning. Hopefully they will start shipping later this week.
Sent not from just an oversized phone but my Samsung Galaxy Note 4

i'm so happy that it comes without carrier branding! just lovely. Mine should be here in a couple days

allendj81 said:
i'm so happy that it comes without carrier branding! just lovely. Mine should be here in a couple days
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look nice

How much memory did you get, how much does "system" appear to be using?

Just got my phone today and I'm having cell standby issues like many other people. Ugh...

Lock-N-Load said:
How much memory did you get, how much does "system" appear to be using?
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It says 6.83GB system storage usage.

Just got home and opened the package. This thing is a beauty. Gotta put a case on it though...and I never do.
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secano said:
Just got home and opened the package. This thing is a beauty. Gotta put a case on it though...and I never do.
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I hate cases but I'm rocking one too!

BigSK225 said:
I hate cases but I'm rocking one too!
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What case do you have?

sweets55 said:
What case do you have?
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Galaxy S6 Edge Case - Ringke SLIM Case [All Around Protection][GOLD... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TJ3DK9M/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_JXRhvb0Y7GYZT

BigSK225 said:
I hate cases but I'm rocking one too!
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Nice, just got mine, pretty sweet so far!
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got mine yesterday, Im using a spigen ultra thin transparent and it look great with it. And no scratches on the screen like a bogus thread someone started here, my cousing got his and no scratches either.

hey congrats bro

allendj81 said:
got mine yesterday, Im using a spigen ultra thin transparent and it look great with it. And no scratches on the screen like a bogus thread someone started here, my cousing got his and no scratches either.
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lol bogus? i wish. this issue is the main reason im dragging my feet until they are released in stores. i WILL be that guy who will have them open each box and inspect the screen before leaving the store. Im usually not that guy, but i will not accept a pre scratched device when i do my best to keep my screen flawless for a year.

Trev420 said:
lol bogus? i wish. this issue is the main reason im dragging my feet until they are released in stores. i WILL be that guy who will have them open each box and inspect the screen before leaving the store. Im usually not that guy, but i will not accept a pre scratched device when i do my best to keep my screen flawless for a year.
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No flaws in mine thank goodness, but its a good idea to check the device at the store to avoid unnecessary headaches.

Mine is fine. Hotness.

congratss buddy...