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Hello,
after more than 2 Years with the IPhone 4 I'll become next week the HTC One Black Vodafone Germany.
Please be so kindly and give me some urgent handling recommendations...do I need a display protection, any cases or whatever....?
Many thanks.....
speedmaster.nl said:
Hello,
after more than 2 Years with the IPhone 4 I'll become next week the HTC One Black Vodafone Germany.
Please be so kindly and give me some urgent handling recommendations...do I need a display protection, any cases or whatever....?
Many thanks.....
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It depends on how careful you are with your phone, but I would definitely recommend a case and screen protector to avoid getting scratches, if nothing else.
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It depends on how careful you are with your phone, but I would definitely recommend a case and screen protector to avoid getting scratches, if nothing else.
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I'm very careful but I agree with you for a screen protector and a case, any recommendation for the case, I saw the origin HTC bi color case but some people said it makes scratches....!?!
speedmaster.nl said:
I'm very careful but I agree with you for a screen protector and a case, any recommendation for the case, I saw the origin HTC bi color case but some people said it makes scratches....!?!
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That depends on how much protection you want and if you mind covering up the back of the phone (it's nicer than most phones so some people rather not).
http://www.basalent.com/htc-one-2013-m7-hybri-flex-crystal-clear-pctpu-case-white.html
That's the one I have, and I like it a lot. Protects the sides and the back, without covering the aluminum body.
sohungry said:
That depends on how much protection you want and if you mind covering up the back of the phone (it's nicer than most phones so some people rather not).
http://www.basalent.com/htc-one-2013-m7-hybri-flex-crystal-clear-pctpu-case-white.html
That's the one I have, and I like it a lot. Protects the sides and the back, without covering the aluminum body.
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I never have much issue with screen scratches (usually) but I'd still err on the side of caution and do at the very least a screen protector. I'm going to replace my ZAGG (which I'm hoping is just scratched and not a crack on the screen ) with one of those fancy shmancy glass screen protectors with the rounded edges.
felacio said:
I never have much issue with screen scratches (usually) but I'd still err on the side of caution and do at the very least a screen protector. I'm going to replace my ZAGG (which I'm hoping is just scratched and not a crack on the screen ) with one of those fancy shmancy glass screen protectors with the rounded edges.
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Ha ha, I have one of those fancy shmancy glass screen protectors. It feels nice and looks nice, but there are bubbles in the corners
TPU skin is good enough if you have good reflexes.
While it is falling, you'll probably break its fall by hitting it up. Plus you can find absolutely clear TPU skins.
A case is a must, screen protector is not.
What I do is whenever I get a brand new phone, I always start with a good protective case and a screen protector. After a few months, I gradually get thinner cases and usually end up with those 0.3-0.5mm thin cases that makes the phone feel nice and less bulky. If you plan to rock the phone naked, I'd recommend a phone pouch.
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Thank you very much for the quick response I'm still searching for a good frame or case, is it true that the origin HTC bi color case leaves scratches on the phone I won't believe it .....?! I also hope that the black version is scratch resistant some people said not......I just talked with a Vodafone assistant to change the black against the silver but he said to me that himself have the black one and I looks quite better and after two month usage without any case he have no scratches. I'll take the black one, it comes next week and I will give you a first impression.
Can't await
sauprankul said:
A case is a must...
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WHY?
ro_explorer said:
WHY?
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Its not REALLY a must IMO. The phone actually holds up very well. Yesterday i purposefully put the phone in the same pocket with a bunch of coins and it scratched the aluminum but the scratches wiped right off. If you drop things than that would be a different story at aluminum can easily dent :good:
That was my point also ... it looks a little exaggerated to say that a case is a must.
I intend to use the phone "naked" indoors. Any case will practically ruin the nice feeling of the phone itself. Of course, if you drop it then there are chances to ruin the nice finish.
I'm also using the phone outdoors, fr sports. For that purpose I ordered a trident kraken ams ... I hope it will do the job.
P.S.: I saw that a OEM housing is "only" 50 bucks, free shipping ... I guess I'll buy one just in case .
I would say that if you carry your phone in your pocket a case is a must. I generally like to go case-less (especially with a phone this pretty), but after having my One slip out of my pocket on a couple of occasions, I ended up getting a case (Poetic Atmosphere; the rubberized edges keep it from slipping out). If you intend on getting a pouch of some sort, I think case-free is fine.
Also, I don't have a screen protector and have no scratches, though I tend to be pretty gentle with my phones.
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That was my point also ... it looks a little exaggerated to say that a case is a must.
I intend to use the phone "naked" indoors. Any case will practically ruin the nice feeling of the phone itself. Of course, if you drop it then there are chances to ruin the nice finish.
I'm also using the phone outdoors, fr sports. For that purpose I ordered a trident kraken ams ... I hope it will do the job.
P.S.: I saw that a OEM housing is "only" 50 bucks, free shipping ... I guess I'll buy one just in case .
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On Etradesupply, the OEM housing is only like 30 bucks.
I say a TPU case is a must because:
1) You WILL drop it at some point, it's anodized AL, not grippy plastic.
2) The case provides a lip, so if you put your phone face down, the screen won't touch the surface & scratch from w/e dirt is there.
3) The case will also keep the camera lens (or the anodized back) from touching any surfaces.
4) I wear a ring, and if I don't put a case on, the ring scratches ONTO the phone. That's not good.
If you're REALLY careful, then none of these matter. but it's hard to be perfect.
Besides, when I'm in bed, I can just quickly remove the case for a little bit. It feels nice.
This phone is just too good looking to cover up, IMO. I've been going naked since day one I don't have a single scratch on it. The aluminum housing is solid and whatever glass HTC used really resists scratching. My One X screen got covered in microscratches pretty quickly, but I haven't seen anything on this phone.
Just treat it with care and you can forget the case. CNET tried to destroy their test phone and couldn't do it.
I have a double dip case bought at once with the phone. Well .. the feeling simply does not compare with the case on. It just loos cheap and plastic'ish ... is worse than galaxy S4 actually. So, with all the risks involved I will go "naked" while in normal use and I will use the kraken ams for outdoors. That's all ...
I only like corner protection. I don't care about the back.
I used to have a screen protector on this but I don't like it, it doesn't make the display look as nice. I have since taken it off and have not gotten any scratches, not even micro ones. I think this display is more tough than previous GG2 screens. I had the ONE X+ and it scratched easily.
Get one of these: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365102
After 8 hours....
....I'm going crazy with the phone, the App Store is horrible I found nothing what I need, i looking for the 8player and found many sites but not in the App Store, can't connect my iPhone via Bluetooth to import my contacts, also with the ipad...
The phone looks and feels awesome that's for sure but android is horrible, don't know what I should do.....please be so kind and give me recommendations, I won't give it back for the iPhone 5.......so I don't know what I should do!?!?!
speedmaster.nl said:
....I'm going crazy with the phone, the App Store is horrible I found nothing what I need, i looking for the 8player and found many sites but not in the App Store, can't connect my iPhone via Bluetooth to import my contacts, also with the ipad...
The phone looks and feels awesome that's for sure but android is horrible, don't know what I should do.....please be so kind and give me recommendations, I won't give it back for the iPhone 5.......so I don't know what I should do!?!?!
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I respectfully disagree, as will most in this forum that Android is horrible.
Maybe you can post what apps you are looking for and other users can tell you if there are equivalent apps.
mfpreach said:
I respectfully disagree, as will most in this forum that Android is horrible.
Maybe you can post what apps you are looking for and other users can tell you if there are equivalent apps.
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Hello Senior Member,
Thanks so much for your quick response, ok I'm impatient, I found the first app for my marantz av and the buffalo server which works its the bubbleUPnP and it works with the iPhone equivalent not still searching the for the 8player.
Hi,
I have a white color of the phone. The aluminium coating around the sides of the phone is losing. Is there any way we can apply or change the coating. Cant see the phone becoming ugly. Please advice.
Thanks & Regards,
Sekhar
prudhivisekhar said:
Hi,
I have a white color of the phone. The aluminium coating around the sides of the phone is losing. Is there any way we can apply or change the coating. Cant see the phone becoming ugly. Please advice.
Thanks & Regards,
Sekhar
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I think the best thing to do is to buy a good case(bumper type). Don't try applying any chemicals as they may cause adverse reactions. I've got issues with my ZL as well although it's black. The power button with the chrome finish is fading off and it looks butt ugly.
Ha. Bought the Incipio case, But the the phone look without the case is a simply beauty. Well there is no other option apart using case.
GECF6 said:
I think the best thing to do is to buy a good case(bumper type). Don't try applying any chemicals as they may cause adverse reactions. I've got issues with my ZL as well although it's black. The power button with the chrome finish is fading off and it looks butt ugly.
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Well there is no bumper type case like Xperia Z. if there is any its very hard to find
Ive got the red ZL and it has held up great besides the stupid shatterproof sheet being scratched all to hell. Either way I am very happy with how its held up but my sides arent aluminum they are polycarbonate.
[Okay! I just got my cover (1 day before it was supposed to arrive LOL just like it happened with my V20). Anyway. This is my review:
First of all, here is the link to purchase the cover (maybe cheaper in other websites, maybe not):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/26267917850...49&var=561595568110&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Now, lets proceed by telling you what was included:
1x Heavy duty cover (dual layers, 3 pcs); 1x Premium Tempered Glass; 1x Dust absorbant cloth; 1x Cleaning wipe
Finally, Lets get to the review! The good and the bad:
The good: I like the cover. So far i dropped the phone from 3 feets and nothing happened to it. The cover meets Military Grade 810.1-G Compliancy. The first layer feels like a fat layer of clear TPU but it doesnt feel bad at all. The outer layers are made of Polycarbonate to absorb the falls. The TPU layer is enough to absorb the impact but the 2 layers of polycarbonate have 2 purposes to protect, but also to make the phone adjust firmly in the cover. The audio jack and the type c usb port both have dustproof covers so that it doesnt penetrate any dust particles. easily to open and close. With this cover you will be able to use every functionality. Including IR Blaster, and every mic has its big enough hole to let the voice sound as clear as possible. cover doesnt feel bulky, to put it inside your pocket with or without cover, you wouldnt notice the difference (see the picture of the rule and measure your phone with one). it is very light too. Now, the screen protector, im sure it was premium, but i messed up putting it (STUPID DUST PARTICLES FLOATING EVERYWHERE), so now i have to buy a new screen protector lol.
The bad: 1) Your fingerprints will stay on the TPU layer (light fingerprints) but they still there. So,,, if you are into security and no trusting anyone and thinking about someone will do conspiracy against you and will use your fingerprint to unlock the phone, well,,,, it is not for you, unless you paint it with an spray ; 2) possibly another bad side: if you are no accustomed to the volume buttons on the side of the device and have to constantly looking for where exactly to press, then this is not a cover for you, since the buttons totally disappear with it. On the other hand, they are easily to press if you are accustomed to the volume buttons on the side; 3) The cover might slip if the material of the surface were you put it is made of Anodized aluminum or any other material that has been processed or polished.
Funny Fact: Seems that they created the cover missing some information about the phone's physic, since they added a button in the right low side of the cover which has no purpose there LOL!
I havent had any scratch so far (from the fall) yet.
If there is any question, please let me know, and i will try to answer. Or any other comments.
Cheers!
@aknotts415 >> here is what i think about the cover. Pictures are on the first post too
haha..thanks...i was just about to post here and ask if anyone has any thoughts on this case...i'm stuck between this zizo and the poetic...
i dont want to take any chances...I had a Note 7..then replaced it with a recalled version...had a nice spigen tough armor case on it but no screen protector...I accidentally dropped it at work and managed to somehow scratch the screen lightly..i guess it doesnt matter since i'll be replacing it with my LG V20 arriving tomorrow...:good:
**oh, could you post some more pics with the case on...maybe during the daytime with more lighting...so how was the tempered glass protector??? was it actually pretty thick, and any advice on getting it on perfectly???
iLLxLBPSTi said:
haha..thanks...i was just about to post here and ask if anyone has any thoughts on this case...i'm stuck between this zizo and the poetic...
i dont want to take any chances...I had a Note 7..then replaced it with a recalled version...had a nice spigen tough armor case on it but no screen protector...I accidentally dropped it at work and managed to somehow scratch the screen lightly..i guess it doesnt matter since i'll be replacing it with my LG V20 arriving tomorrow...:good:
**oh, could you post some more pics with the case on...maybe during the daytime with more lighting...so how was the tempered glass protector??? was it actually pretty thick, and any advice on getting it on perfectly???
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When i come from college today at 11 am i will posting more pictures from every angle.. Now, about the tempered glass, it is very thick. if it werent for the dust particles in my living room, i would have put it perfectly, Something that i like is that when you put the screen protector, and the put the cover, there is no way any dust will go inside, at least from the front part, since the polycarbonate layer presses the tempered glass, hard enough to no let any dust go inside. So, neither from the front nor the audiojack nor the type c port, you will get dust. I just bought 2 tempere glasses on ebay ahhahahah.
Few advices to put it perfectly: go to a place inside your house where there is the least amount of dust (no air conditioner, no windows, and no fans rotating), clean your hands with alcohol, and let it dry. then start from the hardest part, The top, as soon as you align the top and the edges on the top, it wil become easier. Now, i noticed that many of the screen protectors, such as this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Shield-Te...ywords=lg+v20+tempered+glass+screen+protector
Are not been built correctly. As you can see on the reviews, you will see people talking about the tempered glass not properly adjusting to the edges, And to be honest, i dont know if this tempered glass i used but put wrong had the same issue since i see the edges not properly adjusted . maybe because i removed it 2 times and put it back on, or maybe is the built quality. Anyway, im going to wait for the other tempered glasses. and see if those have the same issue.
i bought this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182283071096?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
joseguillen1994 said:
@aknotts415 >> here is what i think about the cover. Pictures are on the first post too
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Sweet case. Thanks for putting up pics. Does the black outer pieces feel cheap?
joseguillen1994 said:
When i come from college today at 11 am i will posting more pictures from every angle..
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looking forward to seeing more pics of the case
aknotts415 said:
Sweet case. Thanks for putting up pics. Does the black outer pieces feel cheap?
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It doesnt feel bad, it could be better though if it were aluminum probably. But i figure that the polycarbonate absorbs impact better than metal. Also, please revisit the the first post of the thread, i made some changes into my review you might want to read.
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looking forward to seeing more pics of the case
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Im Posting the 2nd wave of pictures now
2nd wave of pictures (will also be posted on first post)
Sorry for the bad quality, i was shooting with my LG G3 LOL
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Sorry for the bad quality, i was shooting with my LG G3 LOL
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nice pics! you still have the plastic on the fingerprint scanner btw lol
aknotts415 said:
nice pics! you still have the plastic on the fingerprint scanner btw lol
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Loooooool yes. I even have the plastic in the camera and the back of the phone
Does the case block off the 2nd screen? From the official site pics, it seems like it.
thx for posting up more pics...i will definitely order this soon...my phone will be here in an hour or two...
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Does the case block off the 2nd screen? From the official site pics, it seems like it.
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it doesnt look like it does..if you look at pics 8...shows a good gap between the regular battery/time info and the top portion of the case...
Logi23 said:
Does the case block off the 2nd screen? From the official site pics, it seems like it.
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Nope. It doesnt. it leaves even an extra small space after the 2nd screen just to make sure that every touch does work. Also it leaves a small space after every edge for the same reasons. :good:
joseguillen1994 said:
Nope. It doesnt. eat leaves even an extra small space after the 2nd screen just to make sure that every touch does work. Also it leaves a small space after every edge for the same reasons. :good:
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Ah, I gotcha. Wonder why the pics from their official site and ebay show the front panel like it covers the whole second screen for some of the case colors.
Logi23 said:
Ah, I gotcha. Wonder why the pics from their official site and ebay show the front panel like it covers the whole second screen for some of the case colors.
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Oh! you are right hahahah. I didn't notice that until i went to the same link on ebay now. The black one shows the 2nd screen, but the others show it as covered . hahaha Probably for the same reason they added something extra to the case that it didnt need to be there as you might have noticed in the picture #8 of the first post i uploaded. But just to play safe, if you will bu y the cover, ask them first.
So my charging flap is already not staying put. I only charged it once and the flap is already loose .
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i went ahead and ordered one as well...also ordered this for when im in the house and dont need the full protection...
I ordered the green one. Too cheap to pay for expedited shipping so not sure how quickly it will be here.
My v20 will be here tomorrow and my cheap case from Amazon prime will also be here tomorrow!
Sent from my awesome T-Mobile LG V10!
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So my charging flap is already not staying put. I only charged it once and the flap is already loose .
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Yeah at first i thought the same about mine. But then after a minute or 2 it came back to normal and iI t stayed put covering pretty well. Did you try after a short period of time?
Well , for the time being, i did a little adjustment to mine lol and it worked. I put a very very very thin layer of superglue on the edge of the port-cover and waited for it to dry, now the superglue is part of the case, but now the dustcover protector stays there the second i want it to stay there. Although it is not necessary because as i said before, it will come back to normal after about 1 minute or 2 minutes.
On the other hand, I just dont want to return the cover and have my phone naked for another week LOL . And also, i kind of like how thin it is yet very protective. and the seller gave me $5 dollars back because seems like the "premium screen protector" is one of those that wont stick to the edges correctly, althoguht it might have been my fault since i removed it 3 times and put it back on.
planetbeen said:
I ordered the green one. Too cheap to pay for expedited shipping so not sure how quickly it will be here.
My v20 will be here tomorrow and my cheap case from Amazon prime will also be here tomorrow!
Sent from my awesome T-Mobile LG V10!
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Hey i have a question. when you open the cover to plug the usb charger, does it remains open? or is it like mine that after a few minutes it does closes okay?
Slickwraps is having a half off sale this weekend.
https://www.slickwraps.com/
Thanks, just placed an order for a custom skin.
I don't understand the point of these. They "look" good but offer absolutely no protection. So, essentially, you put these on your $800+ device and if you drop your $800+ device, you've got a really nice looking broken $800+ device.
sanjsrik said:
I don't understand the point of these. They "look" good but offer absolutely no protection. So, essentially, you put these on your $800+ device and if you drop your $800+ device, you've got a really nice looking broken $800+ device.
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Some people use clear or semi transparent cases and want a different look underneath those cases. Others are just super careful with their phones and don't want to ruin the look of the phone with a bulky case and are only looking for protection against scratches and minor dings. Understand the point now?
pieces of cake said:
Some people use clear or semi transparent cases and want a different look underneath those cases. Others are just super careful with their phones and don't want to ruin the look of the phone with a bulky case and are only looking for protection against scratches and minor dings. Understand the point now?
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So, how would this protect against minor scratches and dings if it's only a sticker on the device? Wouldn't sticker rip if you dropped it or scratched it hard enough to rip it off the device?
I've yet to see anyone be "super careful" with anything because that would imply that they would never have anything slip out of their hands. Ever.
Why buy two things to cover the device? A real case and essentially, a sticker?
Hey, if spending twice the money on two things is what is good for you, great. I'll just buy the clear case or whatever case and not worry that I have to be "super careful".
More power to you.
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So, how would this protect against minor scratches and dings if it's only a sticker on the device? Wouldn't sticker rip if you dropped it or scratched it hard enough to rip it off the device?
I've yet to see anyone be "super careful" with anything because that would imply that they would never have anything slip out of their hands. Ever.
Why buy two things to cover the device? A real case and essentially, a sticker?
Hey, if spending twice the money on two things is what is good for you, great. I'll just buy the clear case or whatever case and not worry that I have to be "super careful".
More power to you.
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Ok then. Have a good one!
sanjsrik said:
So, how would this protect against minor scratches and dings if it's only a sticker on the device? Wouldn't sticker rip if you dropped it or scratched it hard enough to rip it off the device?
I've yet to see anyone be "super careful" with anything because that would imply that they would never have anything slip out of their hands. Ever.
Why buy two things to cover the device? A real case and essentially, a sticker?
Hey, if spending twice the money on two things is what is good for you, great. I'll just buy the clear case or whatever case and not worry that I have to be "super careful".
More power to you.
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It's all about personal preference. This is essentially equivalent to a screen protector for the back/camera lens. I have one on my phone which is also in a case. My case hardly shows the skin but for the parts that it does show (camera and area around camera) having it in matte black is nice. Also, some cases will collect dust and crap and scratch the back glass (on this phone especially.)
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sanjsrik said:
I don't understand the point of these. They "look" good but offer absolutely no protection. So, essentially, you put these on your $800+ device and if you drop your $800+ device, you've got a really nice looking broken $800+ device.
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If you don't use a glass case, the skin offers a surface that's extra grippy instead of slippery glass. I personally use a clear Spigen case and have a skin on the back of mine. It looks nice, covers my Verizon logo and all the suck branding to give it a uniform flat looking back instead. Also the bottom of my phone would always get scratched up trying to get my charging cable or wired headphones in. The skin on the bottom protects the metal around the Port from scratches. You're probably the kind of person that complains about wrapped cars. You can get a custom look without voiding the warranty, it offers an extra layer of protection to help keep it's value later and it's cheap.
I decided to switch carriers and try a new smart phone and went with Tmobile and a Galaxy 20S. I was surprised on how slim and light the phone is upon picking it up. The retail store did not have any cases I liked so I ordered a case off Amazon and decided to not take my phone out of the house until I had a case for it. Well......
I had my phone for about 4 days using it in the house. My phone was sitting on the arm rest of my couch and slid off , dropped and landed on the laminate floor. A fall of less than 20". The rear glass cover is cracked on opposite corner edges.
My phone and camera work fine but I am simply amazed at how fragile the 20S is or maybe its just my 20S. I have no idea if its a factory defect and I have never seen anything like it. Its really more fragile than an egg. If the phone is this delicate it should come WITH some type of case or more durable gorilla glass. I am 57 years old and owned several brands of smart phones ( coming from an LG V30) and I have never dropped or broken a phone before in my life. Be aware my cracked 20S could be a fluke or a sign of a bigger issue. Now I need to find a place to replace mt rear cover.
The Galaxy 20 S needs a GOOD case so be advised if you have one be darn careful with it. The quality of the phone ( use) is excellent , its the durability issue that makes me concerned. If a laminate floor cracked the rear glass a drop on concrete will likely kill the phone. Pretty sad for a device that costs a grand or more.
Depends on which angle your phone falls, it is just glass. Gorilla glass is anti scratch but not anti crack.
Also the phone comes with a case, it's in the box and I will recommend you use it while waiting for the better one you ordered on Amazon to arrive.
Glass is glass and glass will break.
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vash_h said:
Depends on which angle your phone falls, it is just glass. Gorilla glass is anti scratch but not anti crack.
Also the phone comes with a case, it's in the box and I will recommend you use it while waiting for the better one you ordered on Amazon to arrive.
Glass is glass and glass will break.
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It needs a "fragile" logo embossed on it................
Rear screen and replacement from a Samsung authorized repair center is $109.17 / FYI
cal50 said:
It needs a "fragile" logo embossed on it................
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Just got to be careful of where you put and how you handle it.
I haven't dropped or broken a phone or misplaced one in 12 years.
Mainly because i see the item as $$$ and to get $$$ took me months of hard work.
It's WAY more break prone than other phones.
Watch and wait . Great phone for function and features, build durability is iffy at best,IMHO.
If you spend over a thousand dollars for a phone in this day and age a good case is mandatory. Otherwise you are just playing Russian Roulette and sooner or later it's gonna fall on the floor. I love the OtterBox cases. I had the commuter for many years for the S7 edge and Note 8. When I got the Ultra 512 gb I want with the Defender Pro and glad I did. First day I got the phone it was knocked off the kitchen table at work and landed on a concrete floor. Not even a scratch. So you can either wait for your beautiful caseless phone to shatter when you have an oooops moment or you can invest in a top quality case.
Everyone, well most of us, have heard the expression you cannot have your cake and eat it too!
This applies well to our beloved smart phones.
You can have something durable in its creaky, plasticky, feels like a piece of s4!+ design and all (Blackberry anyone?) that can be kicked, tossed, dropped, etc. Doesn't need a case at all.
Or the latest designs that are thin, glass on front and back with metal trim that feel like quality in hand with no squeaks or twists when handled. But if you drop them without a case you will regret it! Even if the glass doesn't chip or break there will be nicks/scratches in the bezel/frame that gets the best of the OCD types.
So now we have cases that are essentially mandatory to everyone that has to carry their devices around. The best cases combine looks/feel while offering adequate protection and then some are purely based on protective qualities alone that make our phones feel like bricks!
I do like thin cases like Pitaka but also will use something with a bit more protection if I'm running around outdoors or up in the air (tower/ladder/tree) etc. I used to use a rigid holster that would fit a specific case but gave up on those due to having to buy so many. And they didn't actually protect the screen as well as you'd think. I use a pouch now with a clip for belt and has a loop that my Grip6 belt can pass through making it utterly impossible to lose the pouch with phone safely inside.
The only thing I haven't figured out is how to make a case puppy teeth proof!
Irony :
Designing something for great looks and feel.
Has to be put in a case that wipes out the looks and feel.
Don't get me wrong, I do love the phone but it really is delicate. Sometimes adding thicker glass or raised impact frame is better for function and longevity.
This is the 1st smart phone I have damaged from a very minimal drop. The plus version I think has a raised camera module that takes a beating from setting it down on a flat surface. I almost selected that one for the bigger battery and glad I got the S20. The S20 will be a money maker for repair shops.
cal50 said:
Irony :
Designing something for great looks and feel.
Has to be put in a case that wipes out the looks and feel.
Don't get me wrong, I do love the phone but it really is delicate. Sometimes adding thicker glass or raised impact frame is better for function and longevity.
This is the 1st smart phone I have damaged from a very minimal drop. The plus version I think has a raised camera module that takes a beating from setting it down on a flat surface. I almost selected that one for the bigger battery and glad I got the S20. The S20 will be a money maker for repair shops.
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The Ultra has a raised camera lens too, but the silcone case im using is just right enough to make it flush so theres no problem with putting it down for me.
Damage the front glass, display or camera module and a $109 rear cover will be a bargain.
Darkat70 said:
The Ultra has a raised camera lens too, but the silcone case im using is just right enough to make it flush so theres no problem with putting it down for me.
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If it's flush, it would still come into contact with any surface you placed it on. I'm having a hell of a time finding a case that maintains a thin profile but has raised edges along the camera so that it can be recessed. In the meantime I use a little tempered glass protector back there. But it sucks cause it smudges easily and isn't as easy to clean. The search continues.
chetly968 said:
If it's flush, it would still come into contact with any surface you placed it on. I'm having a hell of a time finding a case that maintains a thin profile but has raised edges along the camera so that it can be recessed. In the meantime I use a little tempered glass protector back there. But it sucks cause it smudges easily and isn't as easy to clean. The search continues.
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The lens does not come in to contact with the surface so n like i said its good for me.
Darkat70 said:
The lens does not come in to contact with the surface so n like i said its good for me.
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Ah so it's not flush
chetly968 said:
Ah so it's not flush
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Its flush, but for example if i wet the surface with a cloth then place my phone down. The case is wet, the camera lens is dry.