Just a quick question, does Sprint do any cosmetic repair? Such as scratches or dints in the corner ect?
I dropped my Evo LTE one time when there was no case on it and it has a couple scrapes ect around the edges. Do Sprint do any kind of casing or housing repair?
I dont mind coming out of pocket to get it done. I would try to just buy the parts and do the job myself but these phones get more and more complicated to put together these days.
hypersonicx said:
Just a quick question, does Sprint do any cosmetic repair? Such as scratches or dints in the corner ect?
I dropped my Evo LTE one time when there was no case on it and it has a couple scrapes ect around the edges. Do Sprint do any kind of casing or housing repair?
I dont mind coming out of pocket to get it done. I would try to just buy the parts and do the job myself but these phones get more and more complicated to put together these days.
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I don't think sprint will do anything as it would most likely require a new aluminun chassis.If the edges are just rough from where it hit the ground,you can smooth them off with an emery board or fine grit sandpaper.
Sprint won't do cosmetic repair even if you pay out of pocket. I tried when I dropped my Evo 3D and they told me to take it to a third party. It has to be something the effects the functionality of the phone for sprint to repair it.
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I never could stand the shiny back cover, but I just bought a lightweight, low profile snap-on case (not some giant Otter monstrosity), and all is good now. You might go that route... you'll never see the scratches, and its still thin and streamlined looking.
hypersonicx said:
Just a quick question, does Sprint do any cosmetic repair? Such as scratches or dints in the corner ect?
I dropped my Evo LTE one time when there was no case on it and it has a couple scrapes ect around the edges. Do Sprint do any kind of casing or housing repair?
I dont mind coming out of pocket to get it done. I would try to just buy the parts and do the job myself but these phones get more and more complicated to put together these days.
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my opinion just buy a case preferably a otterbox u wont even notice it unless your screen is damaged
Go to Best Buy and pick up the 'Platinum Series' case. This is the case that I've used on all three of my HTC EVOs. It does an extremely good job at protecting your phone, PLUS it's really thin and comes with a holster. The corners of the phone doesn't even make contact with the inside of the case. This is truly the best case that I've used throughout the years.
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Can anyone explain how flimsy/hard the flexishield is?
Im trying to find a case like this for the hero
ok well i cant find a link anywhere lol but my friend has it for his iphone. It was a rubberyish texture but it was a hard case, two pieces that slid over the phone (one top down, and the other piece bottom up).
anyone know of a case like this for the hero?
I'm using a rubbber casing its not that very thick and you have a good grip, a friend if mine had also a hard case for his iphone but it got very quick dirty and now he isn't using it. i used hard case on my xperia(still using) but if i comapere i like the rubber on.
you can find it on ebay and its not that exepsive i paid total 5 euro and thats very cheap. for the front i will suggest invicible shield. but i don't use anything for the front.
The one I bought for my Hero was a clear gel protector case that wraps around the case. It is not silicon but is flexible and waaaaaaay tougher than silicon. I dropped my phone by accident from about 5 feet onto concrete and it just bounce around without any damage at all. I got it off of ebay for like 5 bucks shipped. Just remember to get the gel and not silicon.
I bought from ebay (seller ID: sak.gaming) 2x FlexiShield. Shipped last 17th to my place in Malaysia. Bought it mainly because of favorable reviews I read from some sites
My vote goes to gel cases also. Cheap, durable and not as ugly as the silicone ones...
Hmm ok and what is the flexi shield like?
FlexiShield:
ebay: http://is.gd/3GxE6, http://is.gd/3GxGp.
youtube: http://is.gd/3GxK1
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FlexiShield:
ebay: http://is.gd/3GxE6, http://is.gd/3GxGp.
youtube: http://is.gd/3GxK1
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that was the one that i ought and i must say i like it so much. its really great
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/blog/2009/07/cases-for-the-htc-hero/
Lots of cases now.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/cat/ToughGuard.htm?phone=HTC,Hero
sounds like the one you want
Oh and +1 for the flexi-shield
My clear flexishield is starting to get really dirty (quite noticeably). It's a great case and all but I tried cleaning it a number of times and it's still quite dirty. Rocking no case at the moment and no screen protector - hopefully some more third-party manufacturers churn out some more cases! (if only Incase weren't only dedicated to manufacturing accessories for Apple products - love their cases!)
Color HTC Hero
Do you have a black or white HTC Hero? Because I think the dirt wouldn't show as bad on a black HTC Hero, right?
White Hero. I haven't got any dirt on it either.. The case is the only thing that got dirty and I can't be bothered constantly cleaning the case.
I found this site, but i don't know about the quality of the products they are selling or is this site safe for online buying.
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I have been using a cheap ebay soft silicon case since I got my x10
and so far, it's been GREAT! except for the aesthetic part....
it's ugly as hell on my phone..
but i'm so clumsy and i've dropped my phone so many times, on carpets, on pavement, on stairs, etc. and still nothing's broken, and there's not even a crack or a scratch..
i've never used a hard case before.. and i was wondering how they are like.. in terms of 'protecting the phone'
i'm kind of worried that when i put a hard case on and drop it by mistake, the case will come off (kinda like when you sometimes drop your cheap cell phones, the battery comes off)
or that it won't be as protective as my current silicon case...
i have a sensuous white phone.. and i'm looking at these cases
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the first one protects the front as well, but the second one looks prettier..(imo)
if anyone owns above cases, please let me know what they are like and also whether i should go for the back cover or full hard case..
thank you!!
also, what colour should i go for? i'm leaning towards red on white..
but i also like pink-white, or white-white..
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/capdase-alumor-metal-case-sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-black-p24926.htm
I've dropped it on concrete with this on and not a problem. Aluminium on the outside, rubber on the inside with a rubber lip to hold the phone in place. Nice and snug.
Haha! The BACK case has the wrong cutting for the camera xD
i use a capdase soft jacket 2,and it is great.
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9343/capdasesoftjacket2xpose.jpg
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Haha! The BACK case has the wrong cutting for the camera xD
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um i think those are the holes for speakers lol
well i'm just wondering if anyones used them and if they have.. how they are in terms of protection...
i drop my phone a lot so i need a sturdy case
How about you stop being clumsy idiots and not drop your phone or just not buy good things.
I bought a black rubberized hard case just like the pink one you mentioned. It looks good in the pictures, but I really didn't like it. It ended up making the phone bulky, and the build quality was not perfect where one side was not finished completely and felt rough to the touch.
I then went with a TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) case instead, and I've been very satisfied with it. TPU plastic doesn't have that stickiness of silicone but is thin and flexible enough to keep the X10's shape. On eBay there are different colors to choose from and they seem to come with and without patterns. Just do a search for 'xperia x10 tpu'. I got a no-pattern smoke colored one for a few dollars (USD) with free shipping, and I think it's great.
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How about you stop being clumsy idiots and not drop your phone or just not buy good things.
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WOW.. what an ass...
and @xdadevelopers1222
thank you that's something i wanted to read.. i'll look into the tpu stuff..
I have had the prime since last Tuesday and really like using it. The one thing I wish I would've known is that the metal backing definitely gets scratched. I haven't done anything outlandish with it, other than carry it in my bag (which I still can't find exactly what scratched it). When the light hits the back a certain way, it almost looks like a car that's been keyed. So my advice to everyone would be invest in some kind of pouch to travel with, or just have a towel to wrap it in if carrying it in a bag with other things.
The screen doesn't have any scratches just as an aside.
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This is why I told everyone to get a protector for the rear panel. The Skinomi will do the job. Also, to be on the safe side even with the Gorilla Glass, I'll be protecting the front. Then I can throw it in my laptop bag with no worries.
Lol. Aluminum backing is destroying GPS & WiFi performance.. AND it gets scratched easily. ASUS is not faring to well with this design decision. Someone head is getting lopped off for this. Whoever made the final decisions on this tablet is allowing this thing to tarnish their overall reputation.
Y’all are going to think I am crazy, but I have left the plastic sleeve it came in on my Prime until I can get a proper cover. It makes a perfectly suitable cover – it is clear, it adds grip, and it doesn’t get scratched.
SO – if you’ve not thrown your boxing away, using that as a cover is an option, it may be crazy but it works
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Lol. Aluminum backing is destroying GPS & WiFi performance.. AND it gets scratched easily. ASUS is not faring to well with this design decision. Someone head is getting lopped off for this. Whoever made the final decisions on this tablet is allowing this thing to tarnish their overall reputation.
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I saw their CEO speak at a conference. He's an ego maniac. I'd guess he said "and it should be metal to be more stylish" and the rest as we say is history. But since it can't possibly be his fault there will be human sacrifices from further down the food chain. But hey, people told the Wright brother's they'd never be able to fly.
Meanwhile I don't have even one scratch on my plastic back of TF101 (but some scratches on the Gorilla Glass). The alluminium back was a really bad decision by Asus.
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Meanwhile I don't have even one scratch on my plastic back of TF101 (but some scratches on the Gorilla Glass). The alluminium back was a really bad decision by Asus.
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mine isn't scratched at although i clean it about every 2 seconds a little OCD over here, mine still shines like from the day i bought it
After having a see-through PTU case since day one, I rarely take the case off. Recently I have been using the Note with a digital amplifier to listen to music. Since the cutout on the case doesn't fit the 3.5 mm input, I have been taken the case off. I immediately noticed how sexy the Note is in it's complete naked state with the vivid capacitative button lit.
I suggest you do the same to yours if you are not already. Just not in public .
Mine has been in its birthday suit since its initial unboxing. It definitely is a nice looking phone. Although the materials are primarily plastic, it still feels premium. No creaking on this guy.
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Sexy profile is why I'm also keeping mine nude but the phone is way too big to avoid some kind of bumping especially when I'm in my car.
I dropped my note couple of times already but I've been very lucky so far...
It really hurts my feeling when what I mentioned above happens... It worries me every time.
I've grown very attached to this phone. I think im at least getting a bumper case. The phone won't look so sexy with a cracked screen or bruised corners.
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I dropped my note couple of times already but I've been very lucky so far...
It really hurts my feeling when what I mentioned above happens... It worries me every time.
I've grown very attached to this phone. I think im at least getting a bumper case. The phone won't look so sexy with a cracked screen or bruised corners.
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I know it aint cheap but for about $50, the otterbox defender case is the best *insurance* and piece of mind, money can buy imo.
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I know its just a bit of fun, but it could offend someone. Lets keep it clean now people
this is why i use a slim SLIM case on my note, doesnt really add anything or take anything away from it and all ports are super accessible.
Looking for a great slim case
I know the Otter Box Defender offers ultimate protection on the go but it's also hideously ugly and makes the device untenable for pocket use. I have no intentions of carrying it on my hip so I need something slim that offers some protection without detracting significantly from the beauty of the device. Has anyone tried different cases and found one that they love that sort of fit the aforementioned criteria?
BTW, currently I have a black Trident case on it which adds some bulk and size. It's still pocketable but it covers up the entire phone with a raised border around the screen for some protection. All that black is covering up my beautiful white though (except for the face). I'll be taking it back but I don't want to go unprotected. Ummmm...well, you know what I mean.
I wasn't sure where to put this, but since it involves a case, I figured the Accessories forum was a safe bet. Like most folks who pre-ordered from Sprint, I received a free case as a little thank you for being patient....even though I wasn't. After a few weeks, my only complaint is that the case is very slick and I've had a couple of close calls when trying to get it out of my pocket and answer a call while in a hurry. I remember seeing someone mention a product called PlastiDip, which is a spray-on coating designed to add texture and some degree of weather protection. I found a can at the local hardware store, slapped some masking tape on the edges of the free case and this is the result.
Here it is with just the tape.
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This is after 4 medium coats of PlastiDip with 30 minutes between coats.
And here it is after scoring along the tape with a razor blade and then removing the tape.
I'm not sure how long it will hold up, but it really added a nice grippable feel to the case. Don't look too close or you'll see that I didn't apply the tape parallel to the edge of the case. I also didn't do a really good job of scoring along the edge of the tape. However, the case was free and the spray was only around $6 so I don't have a whole lot invested. If anyone else has similar problems holding on to their phone, this might be an option to consider.
For reference, this is the stuff.
Nice work, thanks for sharing it!
Just a fyi the oils from fingers will start to peal the edges off. Good idea though
Dude plasti dip is the ****! I've done various car trim items in that stuff, it's incredible. Excellent idea, I'll try this if I get a case.
wow great idea, i got a few cans sitting at home
How about using grip tape? I always have leftovers from my skateboard decks.
About Plasti-Dip, spray from a further distance for more "grit". The closer you spray the smoother it'll look.
What about maybe painting with RTV? It seems like that might be cheaper as well as more durable.
My issue would be peeling over time, though it's so simple you might as well just keep reapplying it, nothing will beat it in terms of grip.
Pine tar....
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
Out of curiosity... How long did this hold up? I sprayed my nexus s 4g awhile back and it lasted a little more than a month. I am wondering if others had better success. I probably didn't do the best job.