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A friend of mine dropped her Defy on to a stone floor from a few feet.
The screen broke with several cracks from the impact point. Strangely, the phone still works fine although it's a little uncomfortable swiping across the cracks!
I thought these phones used gorilla glass? Is that not the case?
Wasn't there a vid of a Defy being run over on Youtube?
Very disappointing and worrying seeing as I got my GF one for Christmas based on its ruggedness.
Regards,
Richard
PS It was a T-Mob UK version that broke if that makes any difference.
I've seen such a video which featured the Defy being run over and still working, although the screen was pretty smashed...
I've read a few reports elsewhere of screens breaking from relatively small drops. I guess they are ruggeder than most, but not all that...
Gorilla Glass isn't indestructible, just more resistant to it than regular glass. Even in this marketing video the screen was cracked (although still intact enough to resist the water attack afterwards)
You can probably get a replacement glass facing from Motorola. Well they must have quite a few spares around given the hubbub with the failed earpieces (that needs a full glass replacement)
So... any one got an idea as to how difficult it is to swap the glass?
R.
Personally I wouldn't try to change the glass myself due to the water tight seal.
Take it to your dealer and let them deal with it. Even if they charge you for the work it might be worth it not voiding the warranty.
/J
fruktflugan said:
Personally I wouldn't try to change the glass myself due to the water tight seal.
Take it to your dealer and let them deal with it. Even if they charge you for the work it might be worth it not voiding the warranty.
/J
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Good point!
Hope my friend has got some good phone insurance!
Replace broken glass
Here is a video clip of me trying to replace a broken glass. The first part is only the disassemble. Check youtube for more.
Good effort!
It looks like getting the glass out of the front cover is quite hard. I was sure you were going to cut yourself...
Where did you source the replacement glass from? Did it come in a kit with the glue etc.?
R.
Gorilla glass is scratch resistant not shatter proof, there is a massive difference.
Well it wasn't that hard. I found the replacement glass on ebay, search for defy digitizer. Unfortunately there was no adhesive included so the final result was not so very nice. The new glass got a bit dirty from the adhesive I used. Here you can se the final result and the assemble:
The OEM adhesive is available from globaldirectparts, however you have to buy 5pcs minimum. At $5, it's affordable, but not cheap considering it's only a really thin piece of sticky foam. On other forums, people have used silicone-based glue, still maintaining waterproofness.
Many Broken screens
I've broken my motorola defy screen a few times, and collected experiences on www.motoroladefy.eu
vids for how to fix and links to the parts I ordered that worked.
If you go for display with front cover, don't forget to move the earpiece!
Having cracked the screen on my old HD2, I feel a bit paranoid now and want a case for my Note. I haven't ever used a case for any phone in the past as I'm in the mind frame that you pay good money for a phone which is well designed and feels great in the hand, so why go and cover it up? By the time the phone is so scratched and beaten up that it no longer looks pretty, it's time to change it anyway.
So, I don't understand why someone would put a plastic housing around the back of their phone, as surely that area doesn't need anywhere near as much protection as the glass? Happy to hear your views though.
At the same time, the plastic films which cover the screen wouldn't protect the screen from cracking in the eventuality of a fall, would they? So again, I can't see the reason for covering a lovely feeling screen with a film.
I use my phone in the car for navigation, so a flip case might not be practical, which I guess only leaves me with a sock/sleeve case of some sort?
Can anyone recommend something which will offer some level of protection to the glass screen (digitizer) in the event of a fall?
Have you looked at these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1531858
http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/170819061955?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&cbt=y
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SAMSUNG-G...otn=21&pmod=170819061955&ps=54#ht_2421wt_1397
I really like the original flipcase...
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My only concern with those tempered glass 'covers' is that they only protect the phone's digitizer from scratches. There is no evidence that dropping one's phone will only crack the tempered glass and leave the digitizer in one piece. Or is there?
Use a universal car mount and you can use a flip case.
So, looks like this is definitely going to happen. Since a watch is something you hang around with a great collision risk, I think I'm going to bet for it. Also 19.99$ is not that much compared to a standard Spigen Glas protector, and the quality is really worth it.
Here is the link, it still redirects to 404 as of 09/06/14, but you can already know they are working on it.
http://www.spigen.com/catalogsearch/result/?order=relevance&dir=desc&q=360
I am bad about scratching up my watch faces. I ordered a Skinomi from Amazon but it doesn't ship until 9/19. It is a wet application but it will allow it to be moved a little during install to get it perfect. I used Skinomi on my Pebble and I liked it. I found some cheaper ones but I figured I would go with a brand that has been around for a bit.
Here there are some best screen protector for Moto360 smartwatch
http://www.smartwatchappcenter.com/best-moto360-screen-protector-durable-and-bubble-free.html
But motorola also offers accessories for Moto360 smartwatch
http://www.motorola.com/us/consumers/accessories-protection-moto-360/Protect-and-Care-Kit-for-Moto-360-by-Power-Support/moto-360-care-kit.html
senseijuan said:
Here there are some best screen protector for Moto360 smartwatch
http://www.smartwatchappcenter.com/best-moto360-screen-protector-durable-and-bubble-free.html
But motorola also offers accessories for Moto360 smartwatch
http://www.motorola.com/us/consumers/accessories-protection-moto-360/Protect-and-Care-Kit-for-Moto-360-by-Power-Support/moto-360-care-kit.html
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These kind of screen protectors completely take away from the smooth feel and brightness of the screen. Trust me...I have used similar products and currently only use tempered glass screen protectors for my Note 3 and Surface Pro 3 and my family members' S5's, the glass screen protectors are the way to go to really protect our watches.
opasha said:
These kind of screen protectors completely take away from the smooth feel and brightness of the screen. Trust me...I have used similar products and currently only use tempered glass screen protectors for my Note 3 and Surface Pro 3 and my family members' S5's, the glass screen protectors are the way to go to really protect our watches.
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Do the tempered glass protectors have smooth edges though?
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Do the tempered glass protectors have smooth edges though?
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Yes as long as you buy one that has a rounded edge (taperes downward at the edges so it does not feel sharp). My Spigen Glas.tr for my Note 3 is rounded at the edges.
I'll get getting the Glas.tR version once it comes out but for now I got this one for 4.95 before the price went up
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K2CYBW4/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_3p_dp_1
RMXO said:
I'll get getting the Glas.tR version once it comes out but for now I got this one for 4.95 before the price went up
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K2CYBW4/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_3p_dp_1
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RXMO, I just purchased the one you were talking about. I'm just waiting for it to dry. How did yours turn out?
Depends how thin it is. I don't want something that will be noticeable. 20 dollars seems like a lot, but considering I just blew 20 bucks on a band that I probably wont be using anymore it would have been better spent on a glass SP
I got the Armorshield protector. It seems ok but there are some issues.
When applying the protector do not press down too hard on the squeegee to get all the moisture out. Leave some moisture on there, enough to move it around. When I tried to get it all out it looked like it had ripples all over it. When I left some moisture on it, it looks ok. Then let it dry the full 24 hours. I checked back at around 12 hours and the screen was all grainy. Once I went the full 24 the screen looked fine. One issues I had and I am not sure what happened but there is one spot with either some kind of tear or a strand of fabric somehow on the protector and it make one tiny spot look grainy even after the drying. I tried to reapply a couple of times and it is still there. Trying to get a replacement and it is probably isolated to me. One thing to note is the protector is kind of soft. If you were to poke it with a fingernail you would leave a dent. Over time I think the dent does go away but leaves a small mark there. I don't think my Skinonmi on my Pebble has the same problem, but it could.
Reading reviews on Amazon it seems the Skinomi screen protectors are *wrong* size, e.g. too big. Yikes!
Also, wondering if the skin interferes with BPM sensor or other functionality. The Skinomi screen and skin with brushed steel design looks good.
But, until confirmed the size is correct(ed) I suggest *do* *not* *buy* Skinomi. Anyone try these yet?
I'm ordering this from Amazon
iLLumiShield - Motorola Moto 360 Screen Protector Japanese Ultra Clear HD Film with Anti-Bubble and Anti-Fingerprint - High Quality (Invisible) LCD Shield - Lifetime Replacement Warranty - [3-Pack] OEM / Retail Packaging
by iLLumiShield
http://www.amazon.com/iLLumiShield-...id=1410899260&sr=1-8&keywords=moto+360+shield
furiousgtz said:
I'm ordering this from Amazon
iLLumiShield - Motorola Moto 360 Screen Protector Japanese Ultra Clear HD Film with Anti-Bubble and Anti-Fingerprint - High Quality (Invisible) LCD Shield - Lifetime Replacement Warranty - [3-Pack] OEM / Retail Packaging
by iLLumiShield
http://www.amazon.com/iLLumiShield-...id=1410899260&sr=1-8&keywords=moto+360+shield
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i have this on my one plus ordering as well
furiousgtz said:
I'm ordering this from Amazon
iLLumiShield - Motorola Moto 360 Screen Protector Japanese Ultra Clear HD Film with Anti-Bubble and Anti-Fingerprint - High Quality (Invisible) LCD Shield - Lifetime Replacement Warranty - [3-Pack] OEM / Retail Packaging
by iLLumiShield
http://www.amazon.com/iLLumiShield-...id=1410899260&sr=1-8&keywords=moto+360+shield
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I also ordered these. I haven't heard back from ArmorShield on my replacement. I hosed something up with that, I somehow got more fibers from the cloth when I tried to reapply and wash it off. Its on there now for protection but doesn't look great. I have use the type above on phones and much perfer them, but they might be a little harder to line up. At least with the wet ArmorShield application you have time to line it up. I also didn't have any sizing issues with Armorshield.
I'm looking for an all body one. One that's covers the sides as well. But alas I will be waiting months before something like that is out and about
Let me know how they fit, i've been waiting around looking for one.
Got the iLLumishield. It feels ok but the size is just a hair too big. It has a slight lip where it hangs over the screen just by a hair. My ArmorSuit had an exact fit. Waiting for my replacement and these will do in a pinch.
$20 does seem a bit steep for such a small piece of glass. I'm going to wait for the Skinomi Tech Glass to hit the market for the 360, I have it on my Note 3 and really like it. It's thin and unnoticeable. I put a ArmorShield plastic version on the 360 just temporarily. It's okay but it still has that plastic look with some slight irregularities here and there. It seems scratch resistant enough I think the tech glass will be better. I think I paid $17 for note 3 version can imagine the Moto at less than one third the area can be worth more than $10.
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I got the Armorshield protector. It seems ok but there are some issues.
When applying the protector do not press down too hard on the squeegee to get all the moisture out. Leave some moisture on there, enough to move it around. When I tried to get it all out it looked like it had ripples all over it. When I left some moisture on it, it looks ok. Then let it dry the full 24 hours. I checked back at around 12 hours and the screen was all grainy. Once I went the full 24 the screen looked fine. One issues I had and I am not sure what happened but there is one spot with either some kind of tear or a strand of fabric somehow on the protector and it make one tiny spot look grainy even after the drying. I tried to reapply a couple of times and it is still there. Trying to get a replacement and it is probably isolated to me. One thing to note is the protector is kind of soft. If you were to poke it with a fingernail you would leave a dent. Over time I think the dent does go away but leaves a small mark there. I don't think my Skinonmi on my Pebble has the same problem, but it could.
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Not isolated to you, mine did the same. Looking for an alternative, hopefully tempered glass whenever available.
I just applied the ones from Xtremeguard. The fit is perfect and it applied fine. But it has that classic rubbery feeling like their other screen protectors (and other brands with the same type) always do. It's fine for me. I sort of miss the glass feel but with the price I paid for it i'm okay with the slight compromise.
Has anyone thought about using OEM glass replacement as screen protector? I was thinking perhaps use LOCA glue to lay it down on existing glass. I mean, it's got a perfect fit and strong as the original. But I started wondering how it will affect the touch sensitivity, camera, sensors and case fitment.
I was searching for protector for N8 and came across a product that is basically that but with cutouts for sensors so it got me thinking. The cheapest glass replacement for N8 is currently $30 on Amazon so that's not too bad considering the alternative. As long as the glue can be removed with heat, I don't see why I should spend $15 or more for something worse. And I don't think it will be too difficult to squeeze out the glue to thinnest without introducing bubble since they are perfect fit. Curves are nice but it's PIA to protect it...
What do you guys think?
Hello,
i thinking of buy a Mi6, but now i read that the phone has no gorilla glass and some people shows youtube videos like an unprotected phone fall from a chair (about 50cm) and the glass of the frontside crackes. Is it really so easy to break the glass?
I would use it like all of my phones with a slim silikon case and a screen protector film.
Greetings Kullino
kullino said:
Hello,
i thinking of buy a Mi6, but now i read that the phone has no gorilla glass and some people shows youtube videos like an unprotected phone fall from a chair (about 50cm) and the glass of the frontside crackes. Is it really so easy to break the glass?
I would use it like all of my phones with a slim silikon case and a screen protector film.
Greetings Kullino
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https://www.corning.com/gorillaglass/worldwide/en/products-with-gorilla/xiaomi/mi-6.html
Thanks, that good.
But what about this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1yJ90IBI5M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIfRJdFBnUY
Would a normal case like this: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/CAFE...8c1d-4d03-a1ca-9090326c1643&priceBeautifyAB=0
Enough for protection?
I have been using Mi 6 for about 5 month and I still have the case that was in the box with the phone, it is great but I also recommend a glass screen protector even though It looks bad and doesn't stick on the border of the phone. I have dropped the phone a couple of time already and my screen protector is cracked all over, without it think the screen would be gone
No amount of protection will prevent screen from cracking on any phone after an unlucky fall. There are no big differences across modern phones regarding that. They're all fragile enough to crack after falling on the floor.
Keep in mind that the MI6 is significantly heavier than the other flagships.
I bought this case from gearbest and looks really solid. https://gearbest.app.link/F0VWCY9eoJ
It's a bit expensive, but I think it's worth it.
The bigger problem from this case is the USB port cover.
Ruins the original phone look, but looks really nice in its own way.
I have the black version.
i have this. Best case ever. Search on aliexpress.
http://allegro.pl/etui-karbon-pancerne-xiaomi-mi6-szklo-9h-v123a-i6898593077.html
This case is really great.
http://s.aliexpress.com/veMNVNFR
I bought a 3 dollars armor case with a stand from aliexpress, its real good, my phone already fell a number of times, some real bad, but no damage or crack. No screen protector either because they are a scam but it seems people think they are miraculous