Dust issues on s3 - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
I am having issues with dust particles under the glass with my S3. The S3 is 10 days old and it really frustates me that there are already dust particles underneath the glass.
However it only shows up around the homebutton, front speaker and a line under the glass it really bugs me because the phone is really expensive.
I have also mailed samsung and otherwise I will go to my phone company.
In the picture you can see where the problem is.
Am I the only one ?
Thomas.

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My galaxy s3 also collects dusts but it is on the sides of the screen where there is a thin gap between the glass panel and the bezel.

I Hoover and dust mine once a day while listening to Burt Bacharach and wearing an apron....I find this sorts the problem whilst being very therapeutic

You must demand for exchange.
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no dust at all after 2-3 months usage. .

b3ndech0 said:
no dust at all after 2-3 months usage. .
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Same. Dust has to settle somewhere. Unless you don't use your phone often or it sits in a dusty room, I don't see how your S3 is getting full of dust.
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There is a small airline gap between the white plastic and the silver bezel .. find the screenshot ( thr red area ) .. and dust settles down in that area

if you want no dust then keep your phone in a clean room. It's a device, it has seems and crevasses just like any other device.. If I look at the seems of my tablets or my laptops I'm always going to find a little dust accumulation somewhere. to sit and cry about dust accumulating in the little crevasses is just ridiculous.

graffixnyc said:
if you want no dust then keep your phone in a clean room. It's a device, it has seems and crevasses just like any other device.. If I look at the seems of my tablets or my laptops I'm always going to find a little dust accumulation somewhere. to sit and cry about dust accumulating in the little crevasses is just ridiculous.
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This :good:
I cannot understand the nit picking I am seeing for SIII

Leave it in the original box.

Isn't the glass in front of the screen glued to the screen like on the iphones? Then it's impossible to get dust underneath the screen....

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This :good:
I cannot understand the nit picking I am seeing for SIII
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Tell me about it... seems a lot of users can make and design a better phone than Samsung
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Coreym said:
Same. Dust has to settle somewhere. Unless you don't use your phone often or it sits in a dusty room, I don't see how your S3 is getting full of dust.
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graffixnyc said:
if you want no dust then keep your phone in a clean room. It's a device, it has seems and crevasses just like any other device.. If I look at the seems of my tablets or my laptops I'm always going to find a little dust accumulation somewhere. to sit and cry about dust accumulating in the little crevasses is just ridiculous.
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watsa said:
This :good:
I cannot understand the nit picking I am seeing for SIII
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FDisk80 said:
Leave it in the original box.
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Fenrisulven_ said:
Isn't the glass in front of the screen glued to the screen like on the iphones? Then it's impossible to get dust underneath the screen....
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Tell me about it... seems a lot of users can make and design a better phone than Samsung
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My god the ignorance. If you have nothing ti add just simply don't reply. This thread shows the exact same problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1791718
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htcsnap93 said:
My god the ignorance. If you have nothing ti add just simply don't reply. This thread shows the exact same problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1791718
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Bit of a quick search would have prevented you from creating a duplicate thread then eh?

slaphead20 said:
Bit of a quick search would have prevented you from creating a duplicate thread then eh?
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What the heck dude?
Have you checked the dates on both threads?
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Lol.....so I got the threads mixed up ^^shrug^^
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I posted my solution to this in both threads I do believe or another one that there was....I stick by it, it works
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heck....you even thanked me for it!
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htcsnap93 said:
My god the ignorance. If you have nothing ti add just simply don't reply. This thread shows the exact same problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1791718
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It's not faulty! christ.. it's a fu**king seem! what dont you get from that? It's two separate pieces. To think there wont be a seem where dust will accumulate is just plain stupid. Just because a few people with MAJOR ocd and I say major because I have OCD and I'm not obsessing over a stupid little space where the screen and trim meet. How else could they have done it? Made it so the glass covered the bezel? come on... it's just plain ridiculous.

Ahem... seam. ..jk
And OP.. I was just saying it shouldn't be getting full of dust unless you dont use it or it sits in a dusty room. And my second comment was in agreement with the number of complaint threads we've seen.. that's all. Nobody was being ignorant
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Awesome Rubber grip stickers! UPDATED W/ PICS!!

I had just bought the speck case for my note and really loved the case except that it was totally smooth plastic on the back and sides (Hard to hold with one hand}. And for those of you who have never dealt with the no rubber smooth back it gets really slippery especially if your hands are wet or oily. I was thinking about putting some sort of grip tape on the back to make up for the lack of rubber and i came across this gem http://geckostrips.com/shop#ecwid:category=426719&mode=category&offset=0&sort=normal There is a video review on it and it looks bad ass, seems to work great and is perfect for any application. I just ordered a 12 pc universal, as soon as i put it on ill post some pics . it was $18 with shipping.
Update- just put the stickers on and they feel great and they don't add bulk to the case. great solution if you love a case that doesn't have rubber on it. very grippy .
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Flex, I followed your lead!
I got some of these strips 3 days ago and they arrived today too. I have a flip case with a smooth plastic back. Better grip than a naked phone, but it will still slip off of tables, counters, benches. I read several sad tales of new notes already falling off of surfaces cause they slipped. Laugh all you want at the "duct tape" look, but safer is better than sorrier.
I am all about getting value for your money, so I went under clearance section for bargains. I got a clear iphone set for $4.00, an autism ribbon for $2, and a grab bag of 10 stickers for $5. These are advertising overruns with black, white, and red backgrounds. They were OOS on my pink breast cancer ribbon. So for a grand total of $11 I can put the clear iphone set on my naked note. I used the corners on the back of the note instead of the front where they have them on the instructions. It just gives your fingers something to grip while holding the phone to your ear. I have the autism ribbon in the center of the back and a general black one across the samsung logo. It feels good in the hand, and it will not slip off a table. And it is aesthetically pleasing. When I get ambitious I will cut the large iphone section into strips for the sides.
These stickers are so thin it slips right into my case. Now this is not too pretty on the back. I have advertising stickers on the back of the case- 3 down the center and one cut into 3 pieces to cover the 3 corners- leaving the speaker corner bare. This phone is not going anywhere in the case or out of it. Best $16 i spent- ($5 for shipping- that kills me, but it did arrive in 3 days- their cheapest method).
I have enough left over for the wallet case coming from hong kong.
They will keep your phone on the dash of your car, or on the seat next to you.
Great find Flex! Thank you.
gtnote said:
wow im glad i bought a case that doesnt need duck tape
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No need to hate or put down his purchase. Just because it's something you wouldn't like, doesn't mean you need to degrade somebody else's preferences and purchases. We don't need that around our forums.
To the OP, thanks for posting detailed pics about how the product looks and works, hope it helps somebody, and enjoy your purchase. =]
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These have been around for a few years. They are grippy but longevity has been an issue for me. They do serve the purpose though.
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dakleenupman said:
These have been around for a few years. They are grippy but longevity has been an issue for me. They do serve the purpose though.
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How long did they last on average for you? They remove easily enough if there is a small amount of texture to the surface. The back of my case can be repositioned easily.
Usually a month or 2 before they started to peel off. Depends on the use though.
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How long did they last on average for you? They remove easily enough if there is a small amount of texture to the surface. The back of my case can be repositioned easily.
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I just ordered and recieved mine. I bought 2, 5piece kits in black for. 98/ea off ebay. I used all 10 pieces. They are the eGrips brand and it seems as though they haven't changed in the last 6 years since I've used them last. They are great for anything that requires grip. I'm using a cheap $5 snap on case thats smooth so these help. I'll post pics in a few. Maybe I can get the name of the seller too to help others who may need them and are NOT looking to spend a fortune....
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Sorry for the pics... Shot with an Inspire... ;-) standby for the eBay info.
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Heres the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PROTECTIVE-...GPS-CAMERA-MP3-PLAYER-PDA-BLACK-/300603879739
Hope this helps someone!
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This is one I meant to post as well.
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dakleenupman said:
This is one I meant to post as well.
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Anyone see this pic?
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I guess to each his own. They simply look fugly to me.
How do these pads handle jean pockets? Do they make the case too sticky?
Budge said:
How do these pads handle jean pockets? Do they make the case too sticky?
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I think in jeans it would be too sticky but for my uniform pants, its fine. The front is still slick but this way allows me to grab it from behind and slide it on out.... The phone that is... ;-)
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dakleenupman said:
Anyone see this pic?
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been meaning to speak out ... seen others have uploaded using tapatalk and I have NEVER been able to view pictures !!
dakleenupman said:
Heres the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PROTECTIVE-...GPS-CAMERA-MP3-PLAYER-PDA-BLACK-/300603879739
Hope this helps someone!
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Thanks man! I got some cute pink ones. Much cheaper than on the official site.
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fbauto1 said:
I guess to each his own. They simply look fugly to me.
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It's not about the look. It's about the protection.
sashusmom said:
Thanks man! I got some cute pink ones. Much cheaper than on the official site.
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It's not about the look. It's about the protection.
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You're welcome. Yes its form over fashion for me too!
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I had another idea to improve grip, check out my thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614157
flex3269 said:
I had just bought the speck case for my note and really loved the case except that it was totally smooth plastic on the back and sides (Hard to hold with one hand}. And for those of you who have never dealt with the no rubber smooth back it gets really slippery especially if your hands are wet or oily. I was thinking about putting some sort of grip tape on the back to make up for the lack of rubber and i came across this gem http://geckostrips.com/shop#ecwid:category=426719&mode=category&offset=0&sort=normal There is a video review on it and it looks bad ass, seems to work great and is perfect for any application. I just ordered a 12 pc universal, as soon as i put it on ill post some pics . it was $18 with shipping.
Update- just put the stickers on and they feel great and they don't add bulk to the case. great solution if you love a case that doesn't have rubber on it. very grippy .
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Aluminum case

I just got the case today. So I wanna share.
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zerosource said:
I just got the case today. So I wanna share.
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It looks super sexy. Any screen shots with the phone in the case? I might want one.
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I took photos from the phone itself so...
Maybe here will help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1m-5nc63dQ
FYI: the lock snap is not very tight, but it does what it is there for. It is, indeed, sexy.
zerosource said:
I took photos from the phone itself so...
Maybe here will help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1m-5nc63dQ
FYI: the lock snap is not very tight, but it does what it is there for. It is, indeed, sexy.
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Looks nice... I will check back when you give a durability update down the road looks like something I may break as often as I drop my phone
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zerosource said:
I took photos from the phone itself so...
Maybe here will help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1m-5nc63dQ
FYI: the lock snap is not very tight, but it does what it is there for. It is, indeed, sexy.
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I've ordered this case for my Amaze, but haven't got it yet. I've had the same case for previous phones. As for the lock snap, bend the tab a little so that it locks better.
how much was this?
$20
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I wish these cover makers would STOP leaving a gap at the bottom for the phone case release button ... which doesn't need to be accessed at all when a cover's installed. D'oh!
True.
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decided to return the case today after found glare when take photo with flash with case on.
What was thу price of the case?
seregaprok said:
What was thу price of the case?
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zerosource said:
$20
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This thread has two pages...
I heat bulky cases...
Aluminum with a thin layer of anti scratch stuff, so what absorbs the shock when you drop it? Looks like the aluminum would dent and break your phone. Dosent look like a lot of protection to me. D3O all the way. No im not so girly that the buttons are to hard to push. Dont be weak people its made like that on purpose so if its dropped on a button........ U finish that.
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hd2joel said:
Aluminum with a thin layer of anti scratch stuff, so what absorbs the shock when you drop it? Looks like the aluminum would dent and break your phone. Dosent look like a lot of protection to me. D3O all the way. No im not so girly that the buttons are to hard to push. Dont be weak people its made like that on purpose so if its dropped on a button........ U finish that.
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I have the D30 too. It's sexy and protective as hell. Doesn't seem to let any dust in either
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iGoOsE76 said:
I heat bulky cases...
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To what temp and what method do you use. Also what benefits would I see. Will it decrease mass or weight. Is it like a tempering process. I am super intrigued!
Turboboxer said:
To what temp and what method do you use. Also what benefits would I see. Will it decrease mass or weight. Is it like a tempering process. I am super intrigued!
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Damn just noticed it said heat... Ment to say hate bulky cases.. d30 case keeps the phone protected and keeps it slim
iGoOsE76 said:
Damn just noticed it said heat... Ment to say hate bulky cases.. d30 case keeps the phone protected and keeps it slim
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Heh, no worries. I was really entertaining myself there. I rock the D30 too. Is yours black or were there any other colors that came out after I got mine. There were a bunch of girly colors and black when I went into the store.
I hate my D3O
It does the trick, but the raised screen bezel isn't fully protected, the damn thing weighs as much as the phone, and its almost impossible to push the power button on top.
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glacierguy said:
I hate my D3O
It does the trick, but the raised screen bezel isn't fully protected, the damn thing weighs as much as the phone, and its almost impossible to push the power button on top.
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I agree, except well, I've gotten used to it and like it now, lol, except for the unprotected bezel, which I'm hoping it never falls on.

mercury jelly case cover TPU Gel

anybody has tried this case?
http://bit.ly/wXVA8j
Underground_XI said:
anybody has tried this case?
http://bit.ly/wXVA8j
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I would not buy it. There is no cutout for a the top mic.
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anybody has tried this case?
http://bit.ly/wXVA8j
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I would not buy it. There is no cutout for a the top mic.
I like the look, I just wonder if it's a squishy silicone case or a more firm TPU material. I don't want squishy silicone, it sticks when I try to get it in and out of my pockets. I've got a leather hole punch so adding the extra hole for the top mike isn't an issue for me.
Barry (NJ) said:
I like the look, I just wonder if it's a squishy silicone case or a more firm TPU material. I don't want squishy silicone, it sticks when I try to get it in and out of my pockets. I've got a leather hole punch so adding the extra hole for the top mike isn't an issue for me.
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looks firm, i havent bought one though
I ordered a couple should be arriving by the end of this week. this video is for galaxy nexus but the material should be the same, and seems to be hard material http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5JgWcia8GQ
They look nice, found a vendor in ebay that's selling them from Seoul, South Korea.
Anyone receive theirs yet?
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I orderd a white and a black last week, hopefully they won't take too long to get here
They got here today, my review of them is here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24189763#post24189763
That's the one that I posted yesterday in the white notes in cases thread.
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I also ordered a few for different phones.
I like them because they are very similar to the SPIGEN SGP Gel TPU Cases that sell for $25~ So the $6-8 per case seems fair for Made in Korea.
EDIT: Delivered today, looks great, superb quality, easy to grip, not affraid of the phone skipping, insert remove from pocket with ease. But IMHO not as "tight" as I would have preferred, I like them to go on and come off hard.
Here are some pictures;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24461484&postcount=67
I bought two mercury cases. Black and white going to keep the white case but willing to trade or sell for a boxwave tpu or maybe other offers. PM me if you want to buy or trade.
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Stop spamming every single thread. This is not even the right forum for selling stuff
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I have the White case. It's a glossy pearl white. The case is very solid. Fits perfectly.
I have the black one and its great.
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I have the same case. Lol no I'm lying I'm just replying in here so I can ask questions in the development topics
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Felinos11 said:
Stop spamming every single thread. This is not even the right forum for selling stuff
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+1
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Sigh I have fed and become an troll... sorry
Felinos11 said:
Stop spamming every single thread. This is not even the right forum for selling stuff
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Agent_2702 said:
I have the same case. Lol no I'm lying I'm just replying in here so I can ask questions in the development topics
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Reclaim said:
+1
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His at least was on topic, where as these posts are as just as relevant/useful as my reply. We have mods for this, just report the post and let them deal with it, instead of replying or posting to each thread adding to the "spam"
borijess said:
I bought two mercury cases. Black and white going to keep the white case but willing to trade or sell for a boxwave tpu or maybe other offers. PM me if you want to buy or trade.
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@borijess; I would recommend you add this to your signature, that way it's in every post you make, without having to make a post at all.

Chipped s pen already

Noticed my s pen is chipped. Not the part that you pull out on but the side that's flush with the phone. Anyone else have a pen that's chipping? Also would the store trade it for another since I just got it from the store on release day or do I need to contact Samsung?
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Try the store first, what do you have to lose?
my_handle said:
Noticed my s pen is chipped. Not the part that you pull out on but the side that's flush with the phone. Anyone else have a pen that's chipping? Also would the store trade it for another since I just got it from the store on release day or do I need to contact Samsung? View attachment 1534801
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Best buy for $30, fyi
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$15 plus shipping if you follow my directions here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34912052
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Jsarge45 said:
Best buy for $30, fyi
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Jocelyn said:
$15 plus shipping if you follow my directions here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34912052
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I didn't lose it is chipped. Haven't done anything that should have it like that already. Don't think I should have to pay.
my_handle said:
I didn't lose it is chipped. Haven't done anything that should have it like that already. Don't think I should have to pay.
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I completely agree! I was just posting a cheaper alternative in case you were planning to pay for a new one
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good luck, you might be able to get it exchanged since you haven't had it 2 weeks. Most likely they'll throw out the "it doesn't effect the performance of the device" excuse.
Nevermind the image didn't load for me before. Well that sucks man. Best of luck replacing it. Going to take extra special care now when handling the s pens.
Day 2 of owning my device, I somehow already chipped a very very small part of my screen. No idea how either
I have the same problem I have the vzw note 2 and the paint is chipping on the silver painted part of the pen but mine is chipping from pulling out the s pen its in the little crevis part ill take pic now ... Please advice me on if you were able to get Samsung or Verizon to replace orv what you did
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My Spen has been chipped since after a week. The phone was built crappy IMO. Im careful with my stuff and my screen is scratched and there are a couple chips around the phone.
Here is a better shot of the damage is just not right this device is expensive enough that they should use better materials
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Im in the same boat I here ya! Samsung makes great products but cut cost on cheaper meterials I too have a small scratch on my screen and I was babying the crap out of it when I was cleaning with a micro fiber cloth my last 4 phones over the past 2 years had no screen protectors and rarely did I get a scratch and I was much rougher knowing in advance from other threads that the note 2 was using cheaper quality material to cut costs ... My question is why they're making billions not millions but billions ... It pisses me off ...I want a replacement pen I know the scratch on the screen is so small that a screen protector will hide it
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mindtrust1 said:
Here is a better shot of the damage is just not right this device is expensive enough that they should use better materials
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I just sanded mine down and made it all white polished the plastic to make it almost match the rear cover. Good as new and no more 'chrome' chipping!
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is this a common issue? I'm considering getting either this phone or the DNA, and build quality is kind of a concern with the Samsung stuff. I hope this isn't indicative of sammy's overall quality here.
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Here is a better shot of the damage is just not right this device is expensive enough that they should use better materials
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Then it would have probably been even more money
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How?
my_handle said:
Noticed my s pen is chipped. Not the part that you pull out on but the side that's flush with the phone. Anyone else have a pen that's chipping? Also would the store trade it for another since I just got it from the store on release day or do I need to contact Samsung? View attachment 1534801
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Did you chip it? If so, how did you do it?
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is this a common issue? I'm considering getting either this phone or the DNA, and build quality is kind of a concern with the Samsung stuff. I hope this isn't indicative of sammy's overall quality here.
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The plastic for the SPen is rather soft. So yes it is an issue, but it doesn't affect performance at all, and the phone itself doesn't have the problem.
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I didn't notice it until I read this thread. Slight chipping here as well.
Wow guys. Really? You guys are whining over some microscopic paint chip? Be glad that's the extent of your problems with this phone. Every phone is going to have its problems. Paint will naturally come off if suffers regular abrasion, either from sliding in and out of the phone or from us handling it. I'm just glad this phone doesn't have real problems like a poor radio or battery over heat.
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Jeans w/ Pocket for Galaxy Note

Any suggestions on a pair of jeans with a cell phone pocket big enough for the galaxy note?
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Stop wearing skinny jeans and you shouldn't have a problem.
I don't put my wallet on my back pocket (bad for your posture), so I'm looking for a third front pocket that will work.
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I wear some carpenter jeans that have a side pocket just barely big enough for it, they are Lee's
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There is a middle pocket with a zipper on most jeans. I would try that
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What kind of jeans are you guys wearing?
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MasterDBA said:
There is a middle pocket with a zipper on most jeans. I would try that
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I thought that was a hand warmer?
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If it doesn't HAVE to be jeans, I saw a pair of Carhartt pants yesterday with a pocket on the right thigh that seemed OK. My Note 3 still stuck out about 1/4 inch. I didn't try it in a regular pocket, but it might fit, work pants are usually made with generous pockets.
They also sell some with a "cell phone pocket".
http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/...=11401&quickView=false&icid=L1P_100599_072213
Most resellers have their stuff at lower prices, typically 20 or 25% off.
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Really? How is this a real topic? Shouldn't this be in a Gap forum?
How does anyone have a problem putting this phone in jeans?
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stargzrr11 said:
Any suggestions on a pair of jeans with a cell phone pocket big enough for the galaxy note?
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No problem fitting them into any the brands I wear (True Religion, G-Star, Hudson, 7). It even fits into a my girlfriends back pocket on her True Religion's and those have an extremely small pocket. I can't imagine any pair of men's jeans is going to have a problem fitting the Note 3 in it honestly.
The pockets of some jeans are plenty big, but I'm used to pulling my phone out with most of my fingers and a thumb all at once. This phone is large enough that I sometimes only get a grip with a couple of fingers on it. It means I have to be more careful, and sooner or later I'll probably drop it.
I'll adjust, but I can see why some folks will spend a little time taking this into consideration
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The back pocket is just too risky. If you forget & sit down with it there you may have a bad day.
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MasterDBA said:
There is a middle pocket with a zipper on most jeans. I would try that
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Hahaha this totally made my day!
stargzrr11 said:
Any suggestions on a pair of jeans with a cell phone pocket big enough for the galaxy note?
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Seriously ? I don't have any issues throwing in the N3 in any of my jeans' pockets... Levis ; Guess ; Banana Republic et all .. I don't buy the ' tapered ' or ' slim ' fit ones... mostly, straight or boot leg [ 32 x 34 ]
AdzUK said:
Stop wearing skinny jeans and you shouldn't have a problem.
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lol
MasterDBA said:
There is a middle pocket with a zipper on most jeans. I would try that
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Interesting idea... Might have a slight swipe-to-unlock issue when attractive ladies walk by however.
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Seriously ? I don't have any issues throwing in the N3 in any of my jeans' pockets... Levis ; Guess ; Banana Republic et all .. I don't buy the ' tapered ' or ' slim ' fit ones... mostly, straight or boot leg [ 32 x 34 ]
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I must not be explaining myself very well.
Looking for something like this with a pocket big enough for the G-Note 3. Note the pocket a little above the knee on the side. I have some of these currently but they are barely big enough for the G-Nexus.
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I don't put my wallet on my back pocket (bad for your posture)
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This is just .... wow .... Holy cow ... either your wallet is incredibly strong or your posture is incredibly weak
anyways I wear Dickies and the side pocket is perfect...
Falls right in there without a case... fits good with Spigen ultra fit... tight with Spigen bounce
More than enough depth too
that outside, half pocket is perfect for my spare battery... These jeans are made for this phone
EDIT: well I'll be darned... i just Googled that whole wallet/posture thing and it's a... thing ... i had no idea... so yeah... don't sit on your wallet I guess
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I must not be explaining myself very well.
Looking for something like this with a pocket big enough for the G-Note 3. Note the pocket a little above the knee on the side. I have some of these currently but they are barely big enough for the G-Nexus.
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I asked Carhartt about the pants and shorts that call the extra pocket specifically a "cell phone pocket".
They said:
" Thank you for your interest in Carhartt. The Size of the cell pockets on style#100634, #100276 & B372 are 4 ½" wide with the pocket bag being 6" deep."
That sounds like the opening is 4 1/2" and the inside height is 6". The phone just under 6 1/2" with a Poetic bumper or Neo Hybrid, so I'm going to find a pair of that slacks
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Confirmed to fit;
Levi's 514's, size: 33
Dockers Alpha Khaki's, size: 34
AdzUK said:
Stop wearing skinny jeans and you shouldn't have a problem.
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I wear skinny jeans... And my Note 3 fits perfectly in my pockets.
That said, I did extend my pockets by about 15cm². Women's jeans have miniscule pockets you can't even fit a scrap of paper in. I've been extending the pockets of my jeans since my first smartphone, because even my HD2 didn't fit in any.
Maybe it doesn't look all that flattering, a silly 5.7" bulge on your left hip. But that's not my problem. I don't have to look at it.
Can we please get this thread locked? Xda is not old navy.

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