This is just a questionare in hopes that I'm not the only idiot who has done something retarded unintentionally and broke their phone. So I somehow thought that putting my phone under my halogen desk lamp on max would generate enough heat to remove the air bubbles from my newly installed ZAGG screen protector as the instructions say "heat will speed up the process." Well after about 20 minutes or so i picked up the phone and damn near burnt myself it was so hot. Dismantled it as quick as I could and let it cool for 45 minutes and of course melted the screen underneath the glass
Dropped my blackberry 8330 2 feet on fluffy carpet and cracked the screen in multiple spots pretty bad. Nothing before hand.
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I dropped my EVO 4g in the toilet once.
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I sent an old Samsung flip phone on a journey through the washer and dryer late one night. I woke up wondering where my phone was and found it when I went to get my pants out of the dryer. Only phone I have owned that met an accidental demise that was the fault of a human or animal, it also led to my first smartphone, Treo 600.
I've never broken a phone. I tend to take really, really good care of my expensive toys.
The wife did wash and dry an LG env, but it never skipped a beat and still works to this day.
I placed my EVO 4g on top of the fridge in a rush. I didn't realize my EVO was half way on the freezer door till I opened it. Fell face down and shattered the s#&t out of the screen. I kind of deserved it for putting it up there in the first place.
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Dropped in a toilet
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Dropped in a toilet
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Never leave the lid open with phone on vibrate on top of the can while in the shower lmao.
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My phone was on the floor next to a Wii controller that was standing up, the controller feel over and shattered my screen
Fat kid smashed my phone in school... I broke his glasses in return... went to principals office and I had to pay for his glasses and he didn't have to do anything to my phone as he was the son of the school governor. Idiot
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The damn virgin Mobile firmware. I've been lucky with my phones as far as breaking them physically goes. Mostly cause I baby them.
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The damn virgin Mobile firmware. I've been lucky with my phones as far as breaking them physically goes. Mostly cause I baby them.
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I came in here to post this. The only time I've dropped a phone in the last 5 years is my wife smacking my phone out of my hand (on accident). She can be a klutz sometimes.
Other than that, VM firmware. And then breaking it even more with an experimental fix, LOL.
Was drunk and flashed the wrong hboot on my hero...
Was drunk and tripped on the steps comin up from the t station...
I think i have a problem... I need to stop... Flashing stuff and walking while im drunk
Threw my Verizon env3 at the wall cause I wanted to get a smartphone... It already had a broken screen, but the phone held together pretty well.
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Had an Acer Liquid E prior to my Evo... I forgot it was on my lap and when I got out of the truck, it landed face first on the sidewalk.
I casually quipped to my buddy, "Thank God it isn't an iPhone, those things'll shatter on impact..."
Oops! So did my Liquid E!
Moral of the story?
Ballistic HC! Now I hacky sack my phone just to make people nervous
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I was on my Evo 4G, using it... put it in my pocket, and 5 seconds later, purposefully jumped into a pool, completely forgot that I had just put it in my pocket.
It was like one of those slow motion Low pitched "Nooooooo" moments as I'm flying through the air reaching into my pocket trying to pull it out quick enough before I hit the water...
Lol.
It didn't work right away, but after I let it dry out a bit, it worked again, but there was some significant issues with the phone. 3G didn't work at all anymore and the screen looked like it had a mountain picture burnt into the screen. Lol...
I still got it replaced for free, cause they "didn't see any water damage" haha...
Wife crushed my HD2 in a car door. Needed a new lcd, digitizer and mainboard...
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Well it was short lived. I got my EVO on lanch date and this after noon the unthinkable happened . I was showing my friend a picture and she fumbled the phone, droped on a concreteflor face down. We just looked at it for a couple of seconds in disbelief. I wjent to pick it up and it looked like this.
https://picasaweb.google.com/m/view...02987/5626404303611502465/5626404311359125522
I can't seem to attach the picture bc I'm on my phone but let me know if the link works
I have yet to drop a phone and I've had a lot of different phones in the last 9 months
But i did bump my 52 inch lcd tv which was less than 5 months old and now its ****ed.
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Well I gotta give you credit for your kindness, I grill everyone about making sure they don't drop my phone... if I decide to let them hold it.
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nate420 said:
I have yet to drop a phone and I've had a lot of different phones in the last 9 months
But i did bump my 52 inch lcd tv which was less than 5 months old and now its ****ed.
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Yeah I never dropped it at all...
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Yeah I never dropped it at all...
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Oh lol I misread I though you dropped it! Oh man that's even worse when someone else does it
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For some reason picture isn't working.
When I got my Epic, I got the $20 Zagg screen protector on it and my cousin peeled it off thinking it was some of the wrap that came on the phone...
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For some reason picture isn't working.
When I got my Epic, I got the $20 Zagg screen protector on it and my cousin peeled it off thinking it was some of the wrap that came on the phone...
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Hahahahaha thank god for lifetime warranties
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I dropped my 3vo on day 2 onto my concrete patio, it was about a 4 foot drop. Thankfully I had my hard rubberized case on it and not a scratch was made, not even to the case!
I've dropped mine, but luckily it was only a 2 ft drop or so and landed flat on it's back. I was pissed. First time I've dropped my phone in about 2 years, and it happens just a couple days after I get my 3D.
usually happens when we try to be the most careful
Dropped my evo from 80 feet up a tower. I was trying to avoid it getting wet.
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I went through 4 evo 4gs within about 6 months or so... I hate cases, but I got a commuter otterbox for my evo 3d
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Dropped my evo from 80 feet up a tower. I was trying to avoid it getting wet.
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A+ for good intentions
Did it live?
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Dropped mine twice already, I keep a rubber on it for protection. The link dont work, how bad is it?
http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/[email protected]/5911251868/sizes/m/
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Wow that looks like it was thrown to the ground
Did she spike it like a football?
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Wow that looks like it was thrown to the ground
Did she spike it like a football?
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Hahahah good one. Called up the insurance company should be getting a replacement in tomorrow. So I guess no harm done ?
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Did it live?
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Sure did. Not sure how it landed, and the ground was not soft (dirt +1/4" grass), but she survived without any damage. I was pleasantly surprised.
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oh mean that sucks.... I went to the hospital for my god fathers heart surgery and dropped my titan! it fell just right to ruin a button on the side.
after paying the $100 deductible, it was replaced. I've never dropped my expensive phones again! but sometimes, out really isn't your fault.
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Ouch!!! Don't feel too bad. I dropped my launch day Evo 4G at work barely a week after having it & it looked just like that! Luckily your getting it replaced so quickly. Took me almost a month to get a replacement. They were sold out everywhere & Assurion couldn't keep them in stock. I did get a brand new one though, with all the accessories. Then 2 weeks before the 3D came out I dropped that one 4 floors down the elevator shaft at work. It's still there submerged in about a 1 1/2 ft of water & hydraulic oil. Lost phone, one of my 3500 Seidio batteries, extended case & my 32GB class 10. Talk about hurt! I still get tears thinking about it.
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I've had my phone for a couple days now and I love it. It is a beast.
Cons:
Screen takes getting used to
Almost too responsive
Pros:
Dialer
SMS layout
Screen brightness
Multi touch keyboard
Very responsive
Camera is awesome
Screen size
Build quality
Design
Speaker is insane
Internal memory
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Its aight, I think I like it better than my EVO 3d, we just need some ASOP then it'll be perfect. It is a sexy phone I'll give it that.
ive got another pro for you well its a pro fro me...
i was wondering why the corners are at the 45 degree cuts, then i held an evo again today and i thought to myself "why in the heck is the phones corner jabbin into my palm?!"
when you hold a photon, the slanted corners allow more surface contact to the palm of your hand, so its more comfortable and easier to hold. it all adds up now in my mind lol
If you want real joy to hold get the Otterbox defender. Although a little bit of a lint magnet, the soft gel exterior is supremely comfortable as well as super protective.
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Agree... and definitely better than the evo 3d.
Hadn't thought about it but its so true
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ive got another pro for you well its a pro fro me...
i was wondering why the corners are at the 45 degree cuts, then i held an evo again today and i thought to myself "why in the heck is the phones corner jabbin into my palm?!"
when you hold a photon, the slanted corners allow more surface contact to the palm of your hand, so its more comfortable and easier to hold. it all adds up now in my mind lol
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ive got another pro for you well its a pro fro me...
i was wondering why the corners are at the 45 degree cuts, then i held an evo again today and i thought to myself "why in the heck is the phones corner jabbin into my palm?!"
when you hold a photon, the slanted corners allow more surface contact to the palm of your hand, so its more comfortable and easier to hold. it all adds up now in my mind lol
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Very true. Another pro is the on board storage.
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Yea I love the feel only problem is that my battery cover creaks alot... 8( called Motorola the other day and they said that they're going to send me a replacement... hope its tighter anyone else with this problem?
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I have the creak problem also and it annoys me
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I had the creak. Get the OtterBox Commuter case and you'll be set
I bought mine used, but yea creaky here too.
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I had the creak. Get the OtterBox Commuter case and you'll be set
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I don't have the creak at all, I find that the back plate is very, very firm and much quieter than the Evo I used to have as well as the 3d. I do however have the Otterbox Commuter case and it is simply amazing! The defender is way to bulky and really is only needed for construction workers and the like. But if you so desire big and bulky, it is perfect for you ;-) . The commuter with an Invisibleshield is perfect for me.
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Ya no creek here, and hard to remove.
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A nice TPU case is on the way, hopefully that'll fix the creek for me.
Update just in case you want to ask for this. Just got off the phone with a Motorola rep and told her about the creaky battery door issue and asked her if they could send me a replacement door because I didn't want to exchange my whole phone for that and she said no problem. She said since im still in my first year of warranty there would be no charge and no questions asked per se. She recorded my serial number and verified my address and said fed ex should have it to me in a few days. One more thing I could understand every word she said no outsourced phone center here. Great customer service!
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Update just in case you want to ask for this. Just got off the phone with a Motorola rep and told her about the creaky battery door issue and asked her if they could send me a replacement door because I didn't want to exchange my whole phone for that and she said no problem. She said since im still in my first year of warranty there would be no charge and no questions asked per se. She recorded my serial number and verified my address and said fed ex should have it to me in a few days. One more thing I could understand every word she said no outsourced phone center here. Great customer service!
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Wasn't the same as my last Motorola experience, I had to jump ship from t-mobile because moto briqed my cliq, moto blamed t-mobile and t-mobile blamed moto insurance wouldn't replace,,and I was left without a phone. I hope this time around I wont have to deal.with that again. Im sure Sprint will take care of me.
Maybe since Google bought them out customer service will hopefully improve maybe? Just a thought.
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Just a bump, everyday I love this phone more and more. Now that I'm used to the display its damn near perfect.
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Its aight, I think I like it better than my EVO 3d, we just need some ASOP then it'll be perfect. It is a sexy phone I'll give it that.
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So you switched to MoPho at last ?
Some software problems, drops with broken screens. Was planning on getting the DNA on my upgrade in a couple months. My TB will be antique, 2 years old in April and I have a zag screen cover Sence day one and only a silicone cover with the back cut out for extended battery. Have dropped it more times than I can remember. No dents, chips or broken screen. So the DNA is really that fragile? Some problems I expected hopefully less than TB, but broken screens that easy with gorilla glass is starting to scare me. Should I really be concerned about this or is the DNAs performance that good to overlook the easy screen breaks. Some advice please. Thanks.
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The screen doesn't break easily, but its glass. Its harder to break than the tb. But A lot of people run their DNA with no case, and if you drop it and the glass hits something solid there's a good chancecof it breaking.
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I don't know how many DNA's have been sold, but my guess is quite a few. You saw literally a few post about people who DROPPED their phone most likely without any kind of case, and that's enough you persuade you? This is one of, if not the best phone money can buy right now, you wont regret buying it.
Dropped 20+ times with screen protector and stepped on minor scratches only .. now if u face palm a phone from getting out the car etc most will take a ding or even crack. The DNA to me was togher than I thought it would screen included ..
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Every time I drop my phone and it doesn't crack, I don't post about it.
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Every time I drop my phone and it doesn't crack, I don't post about it.
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Pretty much this.
This is a great phone, arguably the best device on the market right now. Get a protector, that way you can drop your device at leisure.
Just wait a few months until the new line of phones come out... This is the best phone out now..
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I would guess the DNA is only marginally more vulnerable than the TB. The glass on the DNA covers all the front and a little of the sides. That means if you drop it on the side it could crack, unlike the TB.
If you drop both flat on the glass screen then probably both shatter equally.
They need to come out with those flexible screens soon!
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My DNA has lived through:
1. Being dropped flat on the screen from a standing height
2. Sitting in the passenger seat with no cover/holder/case during a car crash that totaled my car
3. Being dropped in the parking lot from me forgetting it was in my lap when I got out of the car
The first 2 had literally no effect on it; the 3rd case a scratch on the side.. but the screen is still perfectly fine. So.. call me lucky, but I'm pretty impressed with the DNA's durability.
Exactly why I went with the DNA. This phone has display technology that other companies are scrambling to replicate with their respective display manufacturers. Soon there will be tons of apps and game that will require 1080p resolution to run properly.
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Thanks everyone for the feedback. After having a TB I don't believe newer HTC products could handle the bad rap and still leave HTC in the competition. I am impressed with all the comments on the 1080 screen and to run JB out of the box has to be worth it, as my Moto Zoom wifi has been running JB for a while, and I love it. I'm glad to know that I don't have to bubble wrap it now. I'm not crazy about full cover cases but will definitely find something to protect the edges of the glass. I'm sure there may be something out soon that will help. Everyone seems impressed with how it runs, looks and fits to hold. PS I played with the Samsung s3 in the Verizon store felt like a cheap plastic toy that would break if held to tight. Lol wasn't impressed left with my clunky heavy extended battery TB. Will be spoiled to not have a phone with an extended battery along with carrying the charger to. Lol. Thanks again for the good feedback. Will be hard to wait for my tax refund
Now
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I have had my DNA for about 3 weeks now and love it. Got the Ballistic SG MAXX case for it.
Going to get the wireless charging pad and car dock soon and im set.
I am debating on whether to take my diztronic off because it feels a bit bulky.
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This phne is sexy when it's naked
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This phne is sexy when it's naked
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Yes. Yes it is.
Only dropped it twice from knee height. But it was in an OB case due to the type of job I have... And the tendency of dropping my phone often.
Side note (somewhat off topic) - dropped my DX quite literally over 100 times with no screen protector or case, only came out with little knicks all around the metal and no screen dmg. Amazing
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Wish I could keep mine naked =(
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what's that DNA really about. I'm new using android phones. Seems like I have to take time to go through all you guys' issue and comments so that I could turn to be a droid cool guy. :silly:
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what's that DNA really about. I'm new using android phones. Seems like I have to take time to go through all you guys' issue and comments so that I could turn to be a droid cool guy. :silly:
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So much crawling forums! I'm covered in forum goo!
If your coming to a forum to here positive things your a goofy person.
If I made s thread that said HTC DNA is horrible that thread would see 1million post.
If i made a thread that said HTC DNA is the greatest ever that thread would maybe get 10-15 post.
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The USB cover came off last night when I went to charge the phone. Anyone know how I can fix it? Anyone had this problem before?
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Pretty sure a lot of people's have come off or they ripped it off. Mine came off like a month ago so I just cut the little tab thing as far back as I could. I like it so much more without it. It's so annoying fiddling with that thing. Yes it doesn't look as uniform now but it's a lot easier to charge the phone.
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Better off without it [email protected]
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uh, that was the first thing I did to my phone when i got it was rip that worthless crap off....
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uh, that was the first thing I did to my phone when i got it was rip that worthless crap off....
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lol Mine is still hanging in there its annoying as **** but the phone looks nice with it haha
Hope mine falls off. Anyone have a hyundai s800 tablet?
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Mines fell off like 2weeks ago and I'm glad it did :thumbup:
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Mine broke but left a good amount attached to the phone still, i used some needle nose pliers to pull out the rest, to those wondering it has an anchor shaped end on it so thats all you gotta do to remove the entire peice.
Mine broke off the day I got it hahah.
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I took mine off intentionally, it was a PITA to have to pop it in and out every time I needed to charge the device. It really serves no real practical purpose other than keeping dust out (nothing compressed air can't deal with though)
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I took mine off intentionally, it was a PITA to have to pop it in and out every time I needed to charge the device. It really serves no real practical purpose other than keeping dust out (nothing compressed air can't deal with though)
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Mine came off accidently on purpose about a week after I bought the phone and life has been better because of it.
Mine fell off the 2nd day after I got it, which was release day. It fell off naturally but I would have ended up ripping it off anyway eventually so I didn't even try to fix it.
First time I went to charge my phone I saw that off and ripped it off myself. Those things always annoy me beyond all reason.
HTC needs to read this thread. Not only do we all hate the flap, theres also a quality control issue to be assessed. For this many people to have had it just fall off naturally is embarrassing to say the least for HTC. Whoever let this idea make it to the production model made the wrong decision. I hope they don't do this again in the future.
Mine broke off last week had to cut off the excess
It did look nice w it on but now I don't have to mess with it anymore
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For those who have taken it off or have had it fall off, does it look clean with it out? That is, does it come out all the way or does it leave a little bit behind?
Has anyone else had a problem with spider cracks randomly appearing on your battery door. I've never dropped my phone and have always kept it in an otterbox.
One day I took the cover off and in the bottom right corner I have a circular spider crack
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Now that you mention it I have one on mine. Hmmm
I had one on my Blue S3 but I can't find one on my White Note 2. It's kind of hard to spot.
Can't find any on mine. I've kept it in a Seidio ACTIVE case pretty much the whole time I had it. However. It has seen about 3 drops from 1-2 feet up. 2 of the drops were in the case, the last one was naked. Took a nasty fall while testing out my navigation mount suction cupped to my hardwood desk.
Note to all - the Samsung mount does not suction cup to hardwood desks.
Lmao, I would have never tried it on wood. Can you guys post a picture of the crack? I want to see what I should look for!
I don't have any cracks but my friends gs3 was kept in a case since day one and he got some. I'm thinking about getting a new back anyways with out all the Verizon garbage on it
Doin' big thangs from my Note Deuce
Yep I have one. I wonder if its from wearing a case?
No cracks on mine or the wife's, hope they stay that way!
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Has anyone else had a problem with spider cracks randomly appearing on your battery door. I've never dropped my phone and have always kept it in an otterbox.
One day I took the cover off and in the bottom right corner I have a circular spider crack
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Found one on my white s3 when I went to sell it. Never noticed it until that day. Nothing on the N2 yet, but I'm guessing it will have the same thing.
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Here are some pictures guys! Im glad im not the only one though.
^That's exactly how my s3 looked. Nature of the beast, I suppose.
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Never dropped.
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Never dropped.
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Have a spot just like that on mine looks like its where the corner of the battery meets the back door....
Well.... that sucks. Seems like it's only a matter of time before we all end up with them =/
Lol yes. It's obviously Samsung's signature to give all of our phones character.
I guess it could be worse?
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No cracks on mine and I take my cover off on a daily basis to replace my battery; I never recharge my phone but swap batteries. It could be much, much worst because the door is the cheapest part to replace. Some of those carbon fiber and leather backs look much better than the Verizon branded stock ones. Funny part is that I have a spare NFC chip from the free flip cover Samsung sent me a few weeks ago.
It would be a different story if I heard or experienced a crack in the housing. Then I would be pissed.