Hey fellow XDA guru's
I recently dropped my SGS3 from my pocket as I was getting out of the car. It was at waist height and it SMASHED! being that my teleco does not offer insurance I am without phone. Does anyone know of a bricked device or best place to get a new screen and camera housing. I will post pics soon. Gorilla glass my a...
seriously in Shock. Please help.
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Hey fellow XDA guru's
I recently dropped my SGS3 from my pocket as I was getting out of the car. It was at waist height and it SMASHED! being that my teleco does not offer insurance I am without phone. Does anyone know of a bricked device or best place to get a new screen and camera housing. I will post pics soon. Gorilla glass my a...
seriously in Shock. Please help.
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What do you mean, the screen cracked?
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This was dropped out of my pocket as I was getting out of the car... so not even from above waist height!
if you go to ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Teardown/9391/2 you can see it mentions the fact that the screen is a fused unit, will be very hard to get an "unofficial" one.
Looks like a sammy only repair job
Pictures posted. can you view them? just got that photobucket account as I am away from home right now.
I have dropped my old SGS2 and SGS from higher than this and I got a light scratch... this has made me loose ALL faith in the build quality.
How come the front and back got damaged at the same time /?????????????????????
Yeah been looking into getting it fixed. Around 3-400$ for the screen then plus the camera housing... may as well buy new phone. Hence the appeal for bricked devices on here...
Saying that, I dropped mine also getting out of the car... It didn't even scratch, just dented the plastic on the side of the screen.
The worrying thing is, the screen is exactly flush with the bezel and so is not protected at all when it falls - you might have been unlucky on how it landed!
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How come the front and back got damaged at the same time /?????????????????????
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Dropped from Pocket getting out the car. Hit the floor on the corner of the phone...
Roastario said:
Saying that, I dropped mine also getting out of the car... It didn't even scratch, just dented the plastic on the side of the screen.
The worrying thing is, the screen is exactly flush with the bezel and so is not protected at all when it falls - you might have been unlucky on how it landed!
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It has not been my Day at all. I believe that it was very unlucky fall... but it is what it is now I am -1 SGS3.
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It has not been my Day at all. I believe that it was very unlucky fall... but it is what it is now I am -1 SGS3.
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yesterday fone slipped down from my hand on floor thanks god it is in perfect condition .. I think i was lucky one
Looks like i better get myself otterbox or case mate tough. bye bye rock case.....
Can be Closed. Purchased Replacements.
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Can be Closed. Purchased Replacements.
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new parts or new phone?
I just insured my phone...
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Maan... today it happened to me. Dropped out of my pocket when I got out of a cab. The screen is ok, just some tiny scratches at the top right (I can live with that), but the bezel looks like crap at the bottom left, that's probably where it hit the ground after the fall, then falling onto the screen where it got the scratches.
Does anyone know whether the bezel can be repaired or replaced? I guess I was lucky, but still... now I have a shiny new phone that's just a few days old... and it looks like... an idiot dropped it.
Just my Own story
I didn't have my SGS3 for 24 hours yet, and I have broken the screen. I use my phone as a alarm clock, the alarm rang in the morning after getting the phone waking me up, I hit the snooze button and went to put the phone back onto the bedside table, about 3-4 feet off the ground, I guess I slightly miss positioned in in my not so awake state, it fell to the ground, I hadn't thought too much about it as I had way worse falls with my SGS2 and never anything, but wen I picked my phone back up I could not believe that there was a big crack across the screen... I thought Gorilla glass 2 would of been much stronger. I'm very disappointed with the durability, I can live with it but every time I look at the unit it just reminds me of how easily that was broken, and it disappoints me all over again, I don't see a big reason to spend the ridiculous amount of money to replace the screen for the one crack across the screen, BUT it sure is a sore thumb.
Overall I'm extremely happy with my Samsung Galaxy SIII but VERY disappointed with the durability. I guess it is also my fault, I was so EXTREMELY satisfied and happy with my SGS2 that wen they released the S3 I just jumped on the occasion to get it and never waited for any reviews and customer testimonials as I would normally do wen considering buying anything, especially something at this price range. I will however learn from my mistake.
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...it's not even two weeks old and already I've dinged the nice chrome that surrounds the Touch Pro (the Chrome is scratched off and the black underneath now shows.) Anyone know a quick way to cosmetically fix this?
Take it to sprint and get a replacement...
No seriously...
As long as you didnt cause the ding by dropping the phone and it just chipped off there is a known issue with the chrome on the touch pro.
I'm pretty sure (correct me if i am wrong) that the solution is just in-store replacements.
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Take it to sprint and get a replacement...
No seriously...
As long as you didnt cause the ding by dropping the phone and it just chipped off there is a known issue with the chrome on the touch pro.
I'm pretty sure (correct me if i am wrong) that the solution is just in-store replacements.
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Same suggestion here. As long as the phone does not appear to have suffered a fall, then Sprint will replace it for you.
its all good bro i already dropped mine.
i got a tiny tiny mark on the top left side of the device
no else can see it..but i sure as hell can..
i got another 20+ days tho..if anything ill get a replacement..ill give At&t some bs about my phone not working correctly or whatever lol
Even if you tell them you dropped it, they will still replace it. I thought it was a joke but it is true.
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OK, I know what's causing the chrome to chip off. In my original post I didn't explain where the flaking off was happening. It's on the front face, on the right edge. Now, originally I though it was because it dropped a few feet (inside my car, from the center console to the floor), but after looking at it closer I think what's causing the damage is my friggin' case!!! I bought this Body Glove case (http://www.bodyglove.com/products_detail.php?product_id=24491), and after closer inspection, the stitching right where it aligns with the damage on the phone sticks up. I can't explain it properly but basically if I run my finger on that area, I can feel it rubbing against my finger. I'm fairly sure this is what's causing the damage.
Now what's troubling is that when I run my finger over it, it doesn't feel "scratchy" enough on my finger to be doing this damage (basically, I can rub my finger over it over and over again and my finger is fine). So is the quality of the plastic chrome really that bad that it can be damaged by something that won't even cause any type of skin abrasion on my finger if I rub it over and over again?
The damage has grown since my original post. I'm going to sprint and will try to exchange. In the mean time, stay away from that Body Glove case!
sprint will take that back.
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well your luck is not as bad as mine. i got my tp on monday and on tuesday i had my phone in my stock htc case. opened the car door and went to grab my phone out of the door pocket and whoops case w/ phone in it hit the asphault before i could catch it. one day in and it chipped the top left corner of the chrome and i can see the black beneath.
i have tep on my sprint plan and went to one store and was shot down asking if i could replace it because they said i dropped it and was my fault and then they said plus u have to wait for 30 days and u will have to call assurion and pay $50 for a refurbished touch pro. bs.
should i try another store? what should i say
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i have tep on my sprint plan and went to one store and was shot down asking if i could replace it because they said i dropped it and was my fault and then they said plus u have to wait for 30 days and u will have to call assurion and pay $50 for a refurbished touch pro. bs.
should i try another store? what should i say
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My TP had a ding on the upper left corner. I went to a store and told them it's been locking up from day one and got a new one.
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I went to my local Sprint store and they said they would exchange it for a new one but, of course, they didn't have any in stock nor did any of the other nearby stores. They're supposed to have a UPS shipment of them today and supposed to give me a call. Here's hoping they do.
I looked at the original case that came with the TP and the inside is all smooth, no seams or stitches. I was using this case before I bought that
Body Glove case and looking back on it, the chrome damage did not happen until after I started using that Body Glove case.
So my advice for everyone, if you're not using an Invisible Shield that protects the chrome and you're putting your TP in a case, make sure there's no stitching inside the case where the phone will be sliding in and out. If you do have a case that has stitching on the inside, at the very least make sure all the stitching is smooth to the touch of your finger (including the flap area, basically any area that will be coming into contact with your TP.) Again, the stitching that was sticking out on the inside of the body glove case didn't seem like a big deal when I ran my finger over it but apparently it was enough to scratch and eventually rub off the chrome as I was sliding my TP in and out of the case.
i got a small scratch after 4 days... its on the verry bottom of the screen. im wondering if i can just polish it off. i dont know why they use such easy to scratch material... im really concirend with the cover of the camera and expecily sence its on the bottom and is alwes tuching when you set it down it will be all scratched up in no time...
Hi,
Just making a random thread, when I get a phone I always get a case because I'm afraid the drop proofibility(I know its not a word) is not up to scratch(pun unintended).However I'm waiting on sony's official white case. Just wondering, how drop resistant is the Xperia S. Not telling anyone to drop their Xperia S to find out.
Please share your experiences
I'll put it this way, I dropped it by accident and I've a big scuff and dent on the top right at the back of the phone.
I keep looking at it, with sadness.
I havnt dropped mine but if I did and it smashed it would not suprise me, feels very heavy/fragile!
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I havnt dropped mine but if I did and it smashed it would not suprise me, feels very heavy/fragile!
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Heavy? Really? IMO its a really light phone. Feels the same weight as my x10 but its way bigger. It surprised me when I opened the box and took it out.
Having dropped my x10 upwards of 4 times, never having a case I'm kinda confident in Sony's manufacturing. Thing is nicked slightly, few marks on the screen protector but if I replaced that you'd take a second to realise it wasnt new out of the box.
That said, I have a nilkin on the way and I'm going to be Uber cautious until it arrives.
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I'll put it this way, I dropped it by accident and I've a big scuff and dent on the top right at the back of the phone.
I keep looking at it, with sadness.
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Same I have a few scuffs and bruises on mine, I can see my £50 phone excess being used and it taking an irrepairable drop some time soon. My white case is on it's way.
Sharing what a fellow Singaporean reported when he dropped his phone:
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Two days ago I dropped mine from about 1,5 meters onto asphalt (display down) causing only two tiny scratches on the screen! The phone still works as before. Incredible!
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It really depends on how it drops. Though being a phone with sharp corners definitely has the downside of being less drop resistant, as seen that poor phone above that looks like it had it's skull cracked open
It's partly why a lot of phones you see have rounded corners, as they are more adept at distributing impact forces to the sides.
Too bad I'm in love with the rectangular design, so I'll have to be more careful!
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No phone is drop resistant unless you have one of the old nokia phones. Those are wall resistant as well.
I thought they would make phones a little more drop resistant by now. On my old Samsung galaxy s, the gorilla glass does shatter, but I swear they could they could fix that by having very ever so small protruding edges to stop the glass contacting the ground, that way i don't need a case, that was with the old galaxy s but i guess this xperia s, the plastic and the glass are both vunerable
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Heavy? Really? IMO its a really light phone. Feels the same weight as my x10 but its way bigger. It surprised me when I opened the box and took it out.
Having dropped my x10 upwards of 4 times, never having a case I'm kinda confident in Sony's manufacturing. Thing is nicked slightly, few marks on the screen protector but if I replaced that you'd take a second to realise it wasnt new out of the box.
That said, I have a nilkin on the way and I'm going to be Uber cautious until it arrives.
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Its certainly heavy enough to hurt itself when dropped.
i dropped mine on the toilet floor in an airport and the top right hand corner got grazed and had a small hair line crack
...i ordered a case before this incident and the case came the day after the phone got damaged
oh well now im trying to get it replaced under warranty
Gotta say, thing is built sturdy. First dropped on the bottom, made a minor scruff you can barely notice. And then I dropped it on a weight, it hit the back of the phone thankfully and made a dent in the metal. If it was glass, gone. Still works, nothing is acting up, got a case to help further prevent these accidents. But I'm happy so far, HTC seems to make good build phones. I remember dropping my original evo 4g while biking and it only scruffed the edges up, and not even that bad.
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Man..I would not be happy with that but definitely better than the alternative..looks like a essa good
I've dropped mine on a gravel floor. Just scratched up a few edges. Screen and performance still flawless. but goes to show that this phone is easily fumbled x-(
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I love the feel of this phone and wouldn't trade it for any other but if it was plastic you wouldn't have that dent...
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I love the feel of this phone and wouldn't trade it for any other but if it was plastic you wouldn't have that dent...
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Maybe a crack instead ? Op wip up a batch of bondo and fix er up
Bought my EVO LTE at best buy, I'll never make that mistake again, those people are idiots, anyway it only took a 3 foot drop to completely demolish the screen, because of my low post count I can't post the pic but you can follow the link just add the h t t p stuff in front of it --oi45.tinypic.com/292ognd.jpg
Asurion sent me a replacement, the broken one still worked so I didn't mind the 5 day wait, when the replacement got here I noticed something was wrong with it right away, got hot, reboots, settings changing at random etc etc... worst thing about it was connecting to my router through wifi would bring both the router and cable modem down, I never did figure that one out.
Called Asurion yesterday, told them the story, they tell me the lte is on backorder and they will send one out to me as soon as they get a shipment in, I thought wow this is turning out to be a major fiasco, came home from work today and the new phone was sitting in front of my door, that was FAST!
So far this 3rd LTE seems to be working good even though I've only had it a few hours, no problems yet, keeping my fingers crossed because I love these phones!
At least put a TPU case on that thing, just my two cents.
That dent would drive me crazy even if I put a case on it. Luckily I have full body shield and an otterbox commuter on mine
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I've got the Seidio Active Case. Best case ever. I had one on my EVO OG as well. This one is a way better fit.
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I would HATE that dent. But I guess its good that you can live with it.
That being said, I can't stand cases anymore. I have an Otterbox on my og EVO and it drove me crazy after a couple weeks. Cases are too big and don;t slide in and out of my pocket easily. Also, it takes away from the aesthetics of the phone!
Good OP for not freaking out or going crazy. Too often around these parts you have people freaking the hell out about a tiny little scratch.
Yeah honestly it's not that bad. At first I didn't notice until I actually looked for it. It's hard to even take a picture in the camera, have to get the right angle. And I have my new case which covers it up anyway, hopefully it will keep it a bit safer. If something broke, then I'd be mad. But all is well so far!
Case seperation - Sprint won't fix
Ok so at least I'm not the only re-tard that drops his brand new $200 toy. I have had a run of bad luck lately with my Sprint phones. I broke my Evo 4g last winter when I fell with the phone in my pocket and cracked the screen. $100 later replacement from insurance and I'm out playing disc golf when I try to retrieve a disc from the lake...with my phone in my pocket.
Upgraded to the LTE ver, but there is something with the slick plastic and back on this phone, seems to slip out of pockets too easliy. Less than a week, and I dropped it out of my pocket onto a corner. To my suprise the screen did not crack, just a little divit in the plastic.
Two days later, BAM out of my pocket again, this time face down on a parking lot. Again screen intact, none the worse for wear. Then I put the phone in the pocket of a folding chair (wasn't going to let it fall out of my pocket again), but forgot until I went to fold up the chair and lift it up, BAM out of the chair onto the ground.
This time, not so lucky an got a little separation at the bottom between the two halves of the phone. I pay for insurance or "total equipment protection" so I took the phone into sprint only to hear that they can't work on the Evo LTE yet. I thought it was because I dropped it, but they said HTC would not yet Authorize Sprint Repair to work on the phone. Furious, I spoke to a manager who said the same thing. Out of luck unless I want to ship to HTC for repair. Phone still works, so for now I just got a gel case and I can't realy even see the damage now. Holding my breath that the phone keeps working.
but...im not a "re-tard"
but damn, that sucks. case is a must, at least if you want to make it look "pretty" after a some months.
I didn't drop my phone for the first time until after it was wrapped in the security of an OtterBox. I rarely walked around with it in my hand. I tried my best to keep it secure in a pocket of some sort. I figure it's a lot easier (and cheaper) to replace a case than it is to replace a phone.
I don't understand how people are cracking their screens so easily. I threw my 4G at a wall and the screen remained intact. It no longer worked, but it wasn't cracked. I dropped it numerous times onto various surfaces and the screen was not so much as scratched.
Thought this might be interesting for some to see how a Square trade accident coverage situation goes. I will update the thread as new events occur. If this isn't kosher to some, please delete. I searched the forums hoping to find a similar thread but found nothing.
I accidentally dropped my phone in my basement Sunday the 19th and filled out a claim form online on the 20th at approximately 12:30 pm central time. I was asked if I preferred to be mailed a refurbished phone of same or similar specs but since I use my phone for work I chose repair mainly in hopes that they can fix it and I won't have to go through hassles of installing a tibu backup. If for some reason they opt not to repair it figure it'd be nice to start fresh with a new Note. I entered my credit card information to be charged the $99 deductible to begin the process.
After filing the claim you are given information that they will contact you within 1-2 business days from submitting. Currently I have not been contacted after 1.5 business days have gone by (full day today, half the day before). They state to call them if I am not contacted in this time but after 15 minutes of being on hold I figure I can waste time doing that tomorrow when a full 2 days are up. The current status online is that an agent is being assigned to my case.
About the phone: It fell about two feet from my couch to the basement cement floor and cracked the lcd diagonally across. There is a chip in the top right corner of the ceramic and dents in the metal around it. It was housed in an elago case which I now regret as it protected nothing. Phone is still functional and has been backed up for when I am able to send it in.
Well that was quick. Moments after posting I received an email with the prepaid next day air UPS label to send it to their depot in LA. What I am hoping is that if they choose to repair the lcd that the chipped corner will be addressed as well as it snags my shirt. Fingers crossed.
Definitely interested to see how this works out for you. Wish you nothing but the best. Good luck.
Ya i would love updates on this too. I have so many warrantees through them but have never had to use it yet.
I always read about how people bust their phone so easily and it baffles me that I've never broken a screen yet. I had my iPhone 4 in my lap sitting in a van and got out forgetting it was their and it fell off my lap face down onto concrete and no scratches to the screen. I had my Note in my hand and accidentally hit my hand on a car door when I was getting out and it bounced onto the concrete below, face down. Got a couple chips on the bezel but that's about it. But yours busted falling two feet off the couch. So weird....
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I always read about how people bust their phone so easily and it baffles me that I've never broken a screen yet. I had my iPhone 4 in my lap sitting in a van and got out forgetting it was their and it fell off my lap face down onto concrete and no scratches to the screen. I had my Note in my hand and accidentally hit my hand on a car door when I was getting out and it bounced onto the concrete below, face down. Got a couple chips on the bezel but that's about it. But yours busted falling two feet off the couch. So weird....
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What was weird was I expected it not to be broken. It's definitely not the first time it's slipped out of my hands, but it's been a trooper and kept in tact until the short drop.
Anywho...
Got bored and google searched the place they are having me mail it to. It's these guys: http://www.cfrepaircenter.com
Some spotty reviews online, so fingers crossed. Wouldn't be too happy to spend $100 + original cost of the warranty to get a shoddy repair. I'm going to add a note about the broken ceramic and jacked up metal portion in hopes that it is addressed. I'll post pictures tomorrow to show a before and after.
It depends a lot on how the phone falls. The corners of an LCD screen tend to be weak spots, so it can often crack if it lands on a corner which sounds like was the case here.
With this phone the LCD, front glass, and bezel (the silver band) are one unit. So a cracked glass = entire front replaced. The part costs about $200.
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With this phone the LCD, front glass, and bezel (the silver band) are one unit. So a cracked glass = entire front replaced. The part costs about $200.
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That's good to hear. Would be disappointing to have a marred up corner after the service.
Here are the pics:
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There are a lot of little hairline cracks in the LCD as well that don't show too well. Using a Captivate right now and even with CM10 Jelly Bean, I know I'm going to be missing the Note immediately. Off it goes in the morning!
Is that after putting your note back to stock?
You could sneeze on this bezel and it dents it is weak....its unbelievable I am on my third and the bezel has had issues on all three after one minor drop each...the things soft like cookie dough
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Is that after putting your note back to stock?
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I haven't bothered doing more than rooting and unlocking it for travel. I need my phone 24/7 for work, and stock hasn't bothered me one bit (ICS or GB) on this. The phone is encrypted, if security was the question.
The finale!
Well, I got my phone back today. Looks terrific. I'll post pics later if needed, but if you know what a new Note looks like, that's what it looks like. Even arrived with the annoying little stickers that came on the bezel. Looks like they even replaced the plastic battery cover.
One minor thing is the phone was returned reset to factory due to my refusal to give up the encryption password. It's not a big deal as I ran a backup, just thought I'd mention it. I understand they needed to do QC before calling it fixed.
Have a new Otterbox Commuter case on the way tomorrow!
Decent service, fast turnaround, and pretty impressed all around. A tad bit expensive at $100 deductible but considering the cost without accident insurance and having to install the LCD myself, this was well worth it.
Thanks for sharing!
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Awesome thanks for the updates
I just purchased a note and was thinking about whether to get this or not for it. This was great, maybe I will get one now. Glad to hear everything worked out for you.
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Hi.
I've been my S3 from 3 weeks. In the last week my phone was dropped to the floor from 1 meters!
SIII is **** not phone because digitizer is smashed now and I must pay for repair! (30% of value phone). What I should do now? Sell this phone? Or hide and don't use?!
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My latest phone (SII and SI) was dropped few times and they was working without problem.
Same with my Note 2. Digitizer is intact but screen is cracked, one clean crack from top to bottom. Fell from less than 1/2 meter. Crap materials.
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My fell more than a meter and they are working fine...
And I would sell it to a private store for a redicoulos price.
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you just need to be more careful.. i dropped my phone from 1.5m nothing happened. BECAUSE HAD A CASE AND SCREEN PROTECTOR
I have screen protector too but I don't have CASE!
Even best quality case, cost much less than repair. Lesson learned? Don't safe money on casing....
I've dropped mine from the back of neck level and only a few scratches on the side where the plastic is. Screen has been fine since day one. No case and no screeen protector. I've dropped my phone 7 times now. Btw. I'm about 6 foot.
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Do you think that a case can protect the screen from cracking? Especially, the phone fell to the floor display.
I have some lines when viewing pictures and a weird sound when watching online videos like youtube. Any help please?
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wojtaz131 said:
Do you think that a case can protect the screen from cracking? Especially, the phone fell to the floor display.
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That all depends upon one the case and two the angle of the fall .
Mine certainly has prevented damage .
jje
wojtaz131 said:
Do you think that a case can protect the screen from cracking? Especially, the phone fell to the floor display.
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My flip case certainly does, only type of case for me
In friday I gave my phone to the service and now I'm waiting for answer. Maybe they repair without payment
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My flip case certainly does, only type of case for me
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Agree on this. I never use my phone (s) without case and screen protector. I don't care if it has gorilla glass or not. Another advantage of this is that my phone looks like new even after couple of months.
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So if I have S3 I need wear case and screen protector:
Maybe if I have car I need case TOO!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS4NbNMbaqU
this is funny but iPhone5>S3!!!
S3 is a SH!T not phone!
I understand more that LCD will cost simple 50$ not 166 (530PLN!). Simple in Poland we earn 2000pln on month!
Listen mate....I'm going to put you straight on one point here, so you just accept a few facts.
YOU dropped your phone, not Samsung, not anyone here, accept it and deal with it and take responsibility for your actions......and YES, you do need a case for your car if you are a rubbish driver and keep crashing......see the similarity?
This is what it is made of materials that cell, S1 and S2, so many times I fell down (on the asphalt, the tiles) and it worked, and S3, and the time it collapsed!
wojtaz131 said:
This is what it is made of materials that cell, S1 and S2, so many times I fell down (on the asphalt, the tiles) and it worked, and S3, and the time it collapsed!
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Be more careful with your phone and if you think Samsung is s**t then buy something else!
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Ok,, let me try again......
Every now and then I drop a mug....sometimes they break, sometimes they don't......when they don't I breath a sigh of relief.....when they do break, I kick myself for being so clumsy....I don't start ranting at the manufacturer or posting on forums, because I don't want to look like a complete idiot who refuses to take responsibility for his own actions or carelessness.....do you get it yet?
Mine fell from the second floor (about 10 meters high) and nothing happened. Got to say im lucky and i love my case
Oh and once i was getting out of the car and i forgor i put my phone on my lap and it fell onto the street and u know how asphalt is rough and yet my phone survived without a scratch.
Conclusion: buy a good quality case.
Hell my case doesnt even cover the screen and is just on sides. Guess im luckier than others.
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I don't believe in cases, I've had three smartphones and all three are working to date without cases. My first smartphone was the HTC Wildfire and when i first got it i also bought a $10 Hard case for it, one day my friend accidentally kicked the phone out of my hand and on the floor, the case shattered but the phone was intact. Since then I dont use any kind of case on my phones. On the S3 i use an screenprotector and an clear skin protector for the back(because it scratches easily), I have dropped it several times from a height of 1m-1,5m and the phone doesent even have a scratch on it. Either my phone is stronger than yours in some way or I'm just lucky