The unthinkable has finally happened. Today, I dropped my Mi Max for the hundredth time probably and smashed the screen. I love this phone for the large screen size. Now I have a decision to make. I can either fix it or get another phone with a large screen. I would probably be doing the replacement myself. The screens are not that expensive. I had a couple of questions about screen replacement. First off, are the LCD digitizer and the glass fused together like in an iPhone or are they separate. In other words, can I just replace the glass in the front or do I have to replace the entire LCD assembly. Has anyone tried it? The next question is what are some of the other alternative phones with in the same price range that have an active XDA development going on. I know that Mi Max 2 is an alternative but it seems to be a step down terms of the processor. Any other options with 6" out larger screens?
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seti007 said:
The unthinkable has finally happened. Today, I dropped my Mi Max for the hundredth time probably and smashed the screen. I love this phone for the large screen size. Now I have a decision to make. I can either fix it or get another phone with a large screen. I would probably be doing the replacement myself. The screens are not that expensive. I had a couple of questions about screen replacement. First off, are the LCD digitizer and the glass fused together like in an iPhone or are they separate. In other words, can I just replace the glass in the front or do I have to replace the entire LCD assembly. Has anyone tried it? The next question is what are some of the other alternative phones with in the same price range that have an active XDA development going on. I know that Mi Max 2 is an alternative but it seems to be a step down terms of the processor. Any other options with 6" out larger screens?
Thanks
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I haven't tried it but I think the LCD and the glass are separated so you can replace it because this phone deserves it,good luck.
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That would be great news if true. Can anyone else verify? Any ideas about a replacement device?
i dropped mine once (first time lmao) and it broke the glass on top. touch is still working so i went and ordered just the glass for cheap. which was my mistake because it was hard to pry it. you'd probably end up f**cking up the touch screen also. so just go with those whole screen replacements, with frame would be much better. also watch techtablets' mi max 2 reviews on yt, for that might change your opinion on mi max 2
Thanks for the input Kuro. I ordered the screen plus LCD assembly. I'll also check out that review you mentioned.
My device is barely 8 days old , and the screen has some scratches already , minor ones , now I don't understand how can this be, have used the phone with utmost respect, is it due to the oleophobic coating coming off , any one else in the same boat
Scratches happen.. They just do no matter how careful you are. Treating a phone with utmost care and respect won't change that fact. If you've ever watched JerryRigEverything on Youtube you would notice he always comments that 'pocket sand' and the like will always cause scratches. You'd be surprised what's inside of our pockets... I slapped a case and screen protector on to avoid just that. I've had so many phones in my years and I would say 85% of them have some form of faint scratching and only one with severe scratches.. just the way she goes..
Mate scratches do happen , I get that, but I have used phones in the past , Moto x pure , note 2, oneplus 3t, and I didn't use a screen protector with them, and didn't handle them with kids gloves either , still not a scratch on the screen, getting screen scratches withing a short span of 8 days is heartbreaking, I love the device otherwise,
its really not something that time has anything to do with, its just bad luck that something hard scratched it (probably a piece of sand..which isnt just at the beach, but normal soil/dirt can have small pieces here or there. sorry bud. lots of people feel this way about sand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tLf1JO5bvE
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Mate scratches do happen , I get that, but I have used phones in the past , Moto x pure , note 2, oneplus 3t, and I didn't use a screen protector with them, and didn't handle them with kids gloves either , still not a scratch on the screen, getting screen scratches withing a short span of 8 days is heartbreaking, I love the device otherwise,
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You'll have to excuse my bluntness but I'm not blaming Google for this.. It has Gorilla Glass 5 and there's nothing that I know of that would compromise the integrity of the glass that Google could have done. It's unfortunate.. But does happen to the best of us. /out
Happened to me too, its aggravating but im not shocked. Someday in the future ill be RMAing for my crackly speakers so maybe I'll use a screen protector the next go around
Clean your pockets, watch where you're placing it, and don't place it screen down. I had it 3 weeks before putting a case or screen protector on and had no scratches.
Mines is 2 weeks old, no scratches no screen protector ?
mohit141785 said:
Mate scratches do happen , I get that, but I have used phones in the past , Moto x pure , note 2, oneplus 3t, and I didn't use a screen protector with them, and didn't handle them with kids gloves either , still not a scratch on the screen, getting screen scratches withing a short span of 8 days is heartbreaking, I love the device otherwise,
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I feel you. I'm convinced that not all Gorilla Glass 5 (or 4, or 3 or 2 etc.) are created equal. For instance, my OnePlus 3 was used for about 8 months with no screen protector and never developed a scratch. Meanwhile, my old Pixel XL showed signs of scratching within days of unboxing, under the exact same usage and care. And my wife's Galaxy S7, which she throws around like a brick, has been kicking for over 1.5 years without a screen protector and has no noticeable signs of scratches.
The reality is that you've gotta expect that these screens will scratch, no matter how much you baby them. Because of that I installed a full coverage screen protector on my 2 XL immediately after unboxing the phone.
As others said already, time really has nothing to do with the scratches, other than, of course, the increasing likelihood you will get them the longer you have the phone. And yes it does suck incredibly when you are still in the initial honeymoon phase and the product is damaged already.
I can only think of maybe once or twice I've ever scratched a display, and even then it was only when I went to sell that the store buying it pointed out the problem.
My solution: do not put the phone in a pocket. Ever. I will carry my phone 24-7 regardless of how unnatural it is, supply because putting it in a pocket results in incredibly risky exposure to particles other than just dust. In almost every case of scratching related to pockets, the individual claims there is nothing in the pocket, only the phone is kept in there, etc. The frank reality is that having ACTUAL objects like keys or even a box cutter is probably less likely to scratch the screen than a microscopic piece of sand.
Also when wiping off the screen, it might even be better to rinse the phone first just to get off the particles and ensure you're not digging them into the screen in the cleaning process.
Likewise, those flip cover cases are another thing to avoid. They will ensure that anything trapped gets sufficiently smushed and slid around the screen.
I just received my Redmi Note 5 Pro few days back and took some moment to analyse the phone yesterday and found that 2 places under the screen have dust particles! I thought it might be a special case but then found out my older redmi 5 have about 4 dust particles under the screen! Is this normal? I suggest you set your screen brightness to the highest level and open a white page before analysing your screen and report back. Thanks
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I just received my Redmi Note 5 Pro few days back and took some moment to analyse the phone yesterday and found that 2 places under the screen have dust particles! I thought it might be a special case but then found out my older redmi 5 have about 4 dust particles under the screen! Is this normal? I suggest you set your screen brightness to the highest level and open a white page before analysing your screen and report back. Thanks
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if it has dust under the screen go to service centre.... if its between temper glass and screen it womt do much
my phone didnt have any dust under the screen , but built quality on mine was terrible , there was a light showing up on the side of the screen (between the glass digitizer and screen frame) when using the phone in dark environment . and of course the famous multitouch issue .
probably it's the wrong place & I'm using the wrong wording to ask, but...
My xiaomi redmi note 5 pro is keep on falling from my hand, many times with face down- what makes breaks & scratches on the screen protector...
Is there a case with higher "margins" that will block the fall before it screen hits the road?
other ideas?
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So I'm 2 days in and getting use to the Z Fold 3. At first my hands struggled but already adjusting, it's not the weight, because my S20 ultra with otterbox defender on it weighs about the same as a naked Z Fold 3 or more (311g) on my scale so that's no problem. Stretching my fingers around the opened phone in landscape mode has been my challenge but I'm getting there! So my questions.
Any issues with tempered glass screen protectors on the outer screen?
I havn't had insurance on any phone or tablet in years because I'm pretty good with taking care of my devices. I know the manufacturer warranty is 1yr against defects. Has anyone had situations that make it worth paying for the insurance which range between $12-25 a month and then having deductibles on top of that? A cracked inner screen is $460 If I were to crack it somehow in the next 2-3yrs, paying out of pocket is cheaper than paying any insurance within that same period, Idk if it's worth it or not. omegle xender
I notice in landscape mode on the inner screen, I seem to have a hard time getting the screen to register my taps close to the top of the screen on the side where the volume and power buttons are. For example, chrome tabs, they barely will register when I tap them to close them out. I've tested different holding methods to assure my hand isnt touching any other part of the screen but it still has a hard time registering my taps at the edges. Has anyone else noticed the edges of the screen lacking sensitivity to touch?
1. I haven't used tempered glass but I do have a screen protector but I got rid of it after a while because I just didn't think it was necessary for me. I have a case that is raised up pretty good so I don't think it's a big deal to me.
2. As I got mine lightly used off Swappa, I have no insurance on it and I'm content so there's that.
3. That is not something I have experienced in the several months I've had mine. Have you turned on the setting under display for increased touch sensitivity?
Also look up the test menu code for this device and do a touchscreen calibration, can't hurt.