sooo i went for a shower with this thing....now the speaker doesnt sound like it should LOL.
what now?
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sooo i went for a shower with this thing....now the speaker doesnt sound like it should LOL.
what now?
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Lol it doesn't have protection against golden showers man. Just water...
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I would send it back....false advertisement.
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I would dry it out in rice first. U could just have a drop hanging out on the speaker mesh
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PC Jona said:
sooo i went for a shower with this thing....now the speaker doesnt sound like it should LOL.
what now?
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nevermind i shook it and blew into it and it came back. hmmmmm idk maybe ill think twice before i shower with it again
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Lol it doesn't have protection against golden showers man. Just water...
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I would send it back....false advertisement.
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I would dry it out in rice first. U could just have a drop hanging out on the speaker mesh
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lol golden showers yea it was probably just a small amount of water there
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nevermind i shook it and blew into it and it came back. hmmmmm idk maybe ill think twice before i shower with it again
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No its supposed to do that don't worrie about it it's the same thing with my Xperia Z1S they are designed like that .
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Suppose to wait 30mins before using external speaker after its been wet. I called in because I felt the same. Now I place it in a towel set to the side for it. Works perfect.
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And if you take it out in the water, heed the 30min, 3' rule!! You'll get awesome video, and pictures but it'll toast it. I sent mine to Sony, and they sent me a new one with no problem. No charge, think I got lucky though (I placed a good review I wrote months back along w/docs required). Remember to take your SD card; you won't get it back. Great phone. Want the z2 compact. I find the waterproof feature the one most value on the market right now. Sorry for the spill
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PC Jona said:
nevermind i shook it and blew into it and it came back. hmmmmm idk maybe ill think twice before i shower with it again
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Yeah I'd be careful taking it into the shower with you. One thing that has been problematic with other electronics is the heat in a shower can have unexpected consequences.
The phone has water resistance, its not water proof. Personally, I would still try and keep it away from water at all costs. Its only really meant for say like if your stuck in a storm and it gets some rain drops on it or something. I would definately still not go into a shower with it or go swimming with it.
It's waterproof. I've put this thing to the test. Just have to stick to the 30min, 3' rule (tough when you're having fun). No salt water.
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It's waterproof. I've put this thing to the test. Just have to stick to the 30min, 3' rule (tough when you're having fun). No salt water.
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Actually its not waterproof and was never touted to be. It is certified to be IP67 Water Resistant. Which means that it is dust tight and can be immersed in 1m of water for 30 minutes and it should be ok. Water proof would mean that it would be able to withstand any degree of water. If anybody is interested this page has a pretty good description and chart of what Ingress Protection is and what the numbers mean.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Wate...im-or-is-secretly-afraid-of-the-water_id53205
Have to to say though, its pretty inpressive how far up the S5 is on the chart. It is narrowing in on water proof territory.
Oooh Ok. I took mine out 4 times, vids & pics. Underwater. 1st 3 times worked like a charm, and we only used it for a short time. When you 1st go under the screen jumps around a bit. It settles after a quick second. The 4th time I took it to a water park, and had it out in the sun for about 5-6 hours. That killed it. Phone still worked, but screen went way dim. Had to use a flashlight to see it. Vids & pics were great though. Down water slides and all. So much fun with this phone. Just can't get too carried away. My bad for the wrong verbiage. I do attest this thing will create memories.
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Actually its not waterproof and was never touted to be. It is certified to be IP67 Water Resistant. Which means that it is dust tight and can be immersed in 1m of water for 30 minutes and it should be ok. Water proof would mean that it would be able to withstand any degree of water. If anybody is interested this page has a pretty good description and chart of what Ingress Protection is and what the numbers mean.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Wate...im-or-is-secretly-afraid-of-the-water_id53205
Have to to say though, its pretty inpressive how far up the S5 is on the chart. It is narrowing in on water proof territory.
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Oooh Ok. I took mine out 4 times, vids & pics. Underwater. 1st 3 times worked like a charm, and we only used it for a short time. When you 1st go under the screen jumps around a bit. It settles after a quick second. The 4th time I took it to a water park, and had it out in the sun for about 5-6 hours. That killed it. Phone still worked, but screen went way dim. Had to use a flashlight to see it. Vids & pics were great though. Down water slides and all. So much fun with this phone. Just can't get too carried away. My bad for the wrong verbiage. I do attest this thing will create memories.
Sorry for double post; haven't been on here for a while.
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Actually the phone can withstand some pretty abusive water tests
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9J611BuXhw
I went into my pool with it today just to test it. Worked great! Water proof means it can withstand water for an unlimited amount time, but doesn't mean its water proof in any condition.
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Actually the phone can withstand some pretty abusive water tests
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9J611BuXhw
I went into my pool with it today just to test it. Worked great! Water proof means it can withstand water for an unlimited amount time, but doesn't mean its water proof in any condition.
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even more abuse....plus screen is already cracked
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKUz6xLcwZw
3ft of water for an hour works perfectly no issues, speaker was funny but 2 mins of a hair dryer with no battery cover or battery and a restart fixed that.....in my opinion that's waterproof. How much more could u possibly need honestly
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I have been wanting to try this so bad, but kinda scared too lol. I have read a lot of people being able to take their phones into a pool or something successfully.
Question, if the back and power cover are sealed correctly, will Samsung warranty the phone if it gets wet and stops working?
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I have been wanting to try this so bad, but kinda scared too lol. I have read a lot of people being able to take their phones into a pool or something successfully.
Question, if the back and power cover are sealed correctly, will Samsung warranty the phone if it gets wet and stops working?
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How would they know if the back and power cover "were indeed on properly"?? To answer your question, no.. And as long as Samsung keeps making removable batteries (god i hope so) they never will.. All that said, make sure the back is on and power cover is locked in and dunk it!! I do it all the time. Weird but its an awesome feeling lol
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How would they know if the back and power cover "were indeed on properly"?? To answer your question, no.. And as long as Samsung keeps making removable batteries (god i hope so) they never will.. All that said, make sure the back is on and power cover is locked in and dunk it!! I do it all the time. Weird but its an awesome feeling lol
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Ya I figured that would be a tough argument with them. When it gets warmer here I will just have to jump into a pool and try it
I have yet to try the phone under water but i am looking forward to underwater video when i get the chance
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The phone has water resistance, its not water proof. Personally, I would still try and keep it away from water at all costs. Its only really meant for say like if your stuck in a storm and it gets some rain drops on it or something. I would definately still not go into a shower with it or go swimming with it.
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Don't care if it says "water resistant" It's WATER PROOF!
only reason they probably don't say proof is warrant. Bottom line, it's water proof. It can withstand hours underwater with no problem.
Samsung finally made a commercial and shows people completely dousing the phones under water.
I jumped in my pool with mine. there are tons of videos online showing how water "proof" this phone actually is. I think the sony Phone that we all know is water "proof" still only has an IP67 rating
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Has anyone else got or had same problem?
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This is not right.Go to the store and get a replacement.
But s... happens and 20 mil units sold in less than 2 month some of them will be faulty
I've seen about 20 phones and pretty much all have that problem to some degree. I had a 16gb blue and now a 32gb blue and both gathered dust around the edges and home button. Yours seems to be slightly worse on the side.
Anyway, although I love the phone I can't believe samsung's build quality can be so bad. I also own an iphone and after 2 years it still hasn't gathered any dust anywhere. Shame such a good phone is spoilt by crap build quality.
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I've seen about 20 phones and pretty much all have that problem to some degree. I had a 16gb blue and now a 32gb blue and both gathered dust around the edges and home button. Yours seems to be slightly worse on the side.
Anyway, although I love the phone I can't believe samsung's build quality can be so bad. I also own an iphone and after 2 years it still hasn't gathered any dust anywhere. Shame such a good phone is spoilt by crap build quality.
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Rather a gross exaggeration my phone is fine and haven't heard if this before. If it annoys you that much stick with the iPhone.
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I have the white 16GB version and mine is fine. Just take it back and have it replaced.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/f64iojrwfnw9i4q/Photo 24-07-12 6 25 59 AM.jpg
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Rather a gross exaggeration my phone is fine and haven't heard if this before. If it annoys you that much stick with the iPhone.
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You obviously have a white model which is why the dust doesn't show up as much as on the blue. Even then it mostly shows in bright light / sunlight.
BTW, my preference of phone is none of your business. Just stating facts. I sell phones for a living and haven't seen 1 yet that had a perfect fit along the edges and back cover for that matter. For a phone with such a big price tag that is pretty **** on samsungs part.
FWIW, I've owned the S1, S2 and now S3 and the galaxy series is my preferred phone. But Apple build quality is miles ahead, and that includes the 3gs iPhone which had a rubber seal between the screen and edging to avoid dust buildup.
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You obviously have a white model which is why the dust doesn't show up as much as on the blue. Even then it mostly shows in bright light / sunlight.
BTW, my preference of phone is none of your business. Just stating facts. I sell phones for a living and haven't seen 1 yet that had a perfect fit along the edges and back cover for that matter. For a phone with such a big price tag that is pretty **** on samsungs part.
FWIW, I've owned the S1, S2 and now S3 and the galaxy series is my preferred phone. But Apple build quality is miles ahead, and that includes the 3gs iPhone which had a rubber seal between the screen and edging to avoid dust buildup.
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Iphones are for simpletons
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Iphones are for simpletons
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Definitely agree with you on front. ****, if I had to only have 1 phone and the choice was between an S1 and a 4S I'd pick the S1 without a doubt. But the iphone is still good as a second phone purely for making a receiving calls.
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Definitely agree with you on front. ****, if I had to only have 1 phone and the choice was between an S1 and a 4S I'd pick the S1 without a doubt. But the iphone is still good as a second phone purely for making a receiving calls.
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I like my iPhone for a couple of reasons. The apps are all designed for the screen size and everything runs smooth. My S3 has issues with VLC remote running slow but other then that I love it. My iPhone 4S is used for making business calls and that's it. LONG LIVE ANDROID!
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sxi200 said:
You obviously have a white model which is why the dust doesn't show up as much as on the blue. Even then it mostly shows in bright light / sunlight.
BTW, my preference of phone is none of your business. Just stating facts. I sell phones for a living and haven't seen 1 yet that had a perfect fit along the edges and back cover for that matter. For a phone with such a big price tag that is pretty **** on samsungs part.
FWIW, I've owned the S1, S2 and now S3 and the galaxy series is my preferred phone. But Apple build quality is miles ahead, and that includes the 3gs iPhone which had a rubber seal between the screen and edging to avoid dust buildup.
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You can clearly see in my photo there is no dust build up. A mate of mine also has the pebble blue version since release and he has 0 issues with this either.
Amrut223 said:
I like my iPhone for a couple of reasons. The apps are all designed for the screen size and everything runs smooth. My S3 has issues with VLC remote running slow but other then that I love it. My iPhone 4S is used for making business calls and that's it. LONG LIVE ANDROID!
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You can clearly see in my photo there is no dust build up. A mate of mine also has the pebble blue version since release and he has 0 issues with this either.
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You have a white one and since the dust on mine shows as white, it obviously wont stand out on yours.
You can do a quick test. Rip a small piece of paper and run the pointy bit along the edges, front and back. If it can go in, then it will gather dust.
As for your friends blue one, check it while sitting indoors with sunlight shining through a window onto the phone. He will likely see dust around the edges. That's how I noticed mine.
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personally I vacuum clean mine most days, put out fresh flowers, and get the polish out whilst listening to Burt Bacharach.....I never have this problem
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slaphead20 said:
personally I vacuum clean mine most days, put out fresh flowers, and get the polish out whilst listening to Burt Bacharach.....I never have this problem
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I also have the white version but nowhere i can see dust settling in the gaps coz there are no gaps just angry that where i have got the phone from says all s3 hare like this so we cant replace it
You do over react and base your comments on nothing more than your emotions. Fact my phone is pebble blue.
It matters not what your job is to me nor your phone preferances just don't post uninformed comments.
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My pebble blue doesn't have that problem.
using pebble blue too, after seeing this post i immediately went to check...no problem either.
jeffnz said:
You do over react and base your comments on nothing more than your emotions. Fact my phone is pebble blue.
It matters not what your job is to me nor your phone preferances just don't post uninformed comments.
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Lol. What part of my comments are based on emotion? Stating that I have physically seen 20 or so units and all had a gap to some degree has nothing to do with emotion. But since you've seen 2 perfect phones means that you are fully informed. My apologies sir.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679534
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You have a white one and since the dust on mine shows as white, it obviously wont stand out on yours.
You can do a quick test. Rip a small piece of paper and run the pointy bit along the edges, front and back. If it can go in, then it will gather dust.
As for your friends blue one, check it while sitting indoors with sunlight shining through a window onto the phone. He will likely see dust around the edges. That's how I noticed mine.
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believe me i tried your suggestion because i know it's a good thing to clean the edges once in a while so that the dust won't accumulate, but using a thin piece of paper and trying to insert the right angle edge did not go in.
so there are no gaps.
btw this is a white gs3.
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believe me i tried your suggestion because i know it's a good thing to clean the edges once in a while so that the dust won't accumulate, but using a thin piece of paper and trying to insert the right angle edge did not go in.
so there are no gaps.
btw this is a white gs3.
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Thanks for testing. Well its good to know that there are ones out there with no gaps. Pity mine has a small gap at the bottom. Not really noticeable but in certain lighting conditions the dust does show.
After selling my 16gb to buy a 32gb model, was hoping the second one was better but it was just the same. Small gap or not, I wouldn't give up my phone for anything out there. The S3 is pure beauty.
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I had the same problem, cleaned it out with a toothbrush, then put clear silicon rubber and wiped it of before it dryed, problem now gone and you do not see the silicon, but the space is filled. But you should not have to do this with a top of the range phone.
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briandevlin said:
I had the same problem, cleaned it out with a toothbrush, then put clear silicon rubber and wiped it of before it dryed, problem now gone and you do not see the silicon, but the space is filled. But you should not have to do this with a top of the range phone.
I have been on the phone all day to try and get a replacement but they are saying theres nothing wrong with it and thats how samsung s3 is so i
am refusing to accept the phone back..................
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So I was laying down and the phone slide off my wireless charger I knocked it off actually and it literally fell 2 feet and cracked hit the corner of the screen had the case on my phone the stock case but it offers no protection. So I'm really hoping the replacement phone doesn't come with ota update then I'd be able to root. Crossing fingers and now I have to get a really good case for this phone that offers protection.
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So I was laying down and the phone slide off my wireless charger I knocked it off actually and it literally fell 2 feet and cracked hit the corner of the screen had the case on my phone the stock case but it offers no protection. So I'm really hoping the replacement phone doesn't come with ota update then I'd be able to root. Crossing fingers and now I have to get a really good case for this phone that offers protection.
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There was a stock case that came with it??
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And from what this guy is saying, you're probably going to get one NIB with OTA
UrGuardian999 said:
There was a stock case that came with it??
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And from what this guy is saying, you're probably going to get one NIB with OTA
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Well no not stock case. There was a case in the store that sucks I bought. It's the only one they have in Verizon stores apparently they have. Going to go to best buy tomorrow see if I can find a case. I need something for now
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Well no not stock case. There was a case in the store that sucks I bought. It's the only one they have in Verizon stores apparently they have. Going to go to best buy tomorrow see if I can find a case. I need something for now
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I bought mine with an Otterbox from Verizon.... and then dropped it off a 15 ft stand, no damage done except for a slight abrasion on the case [which is why I got the otterbox lol]
Although I hate how bulky the phone is with it on
UrGuardian999 said:
I bought mine with an Otterbox from Verizon.... and then dropped it off a 15 ft stand, no damage done except for a slight abrasion on the case [which is why I got the otterbox lol]
Although I hate how bulky the phone is with it on
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Thanks for the info I really hate bulky too! But I guess I have no choice. Maybe I'll see if they have the otter box in store. You got the otter box in store or online through Verizon ?
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I've been lucky enough to have my phone survive a couple drops with my Otterbox Commuter. I got mine online at Amazon. Loving it, even though it bulks up the phone a bit.
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Sounds like you have some bad luck ;[
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Thanks for the info I really hate bulky too! But I guess I have no choice. Maybe I'll see if they have the otter box in store. You got the otter box in store or online through Verizon ?
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I got mine both together in the store. And that was the first week couple weeks it came out.
JusDigital said:
Sounds like you have some bad luck ;[
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I agree, I think that I have the same "stock case" he speaks of LOL (The flexible tpu case they sell). I have dropped my phone at least 8-10 times out of my car, my 2 ex's trucks, and several other potentially catastrophic drop situations. No scratches, chips, dents, not a mark. I guess I got a digital angel over my shoulder lol.
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I agree, I think that I have the same "stock case" he speaks of LOL (The flexible tpu case they sell). I have dropped my phone at least 8-10 times out of my car, my 2 ex's trucks, and several other potentially catastrophic drop situations. No scratches, chips, dents, not a mark. I guess I got a digital angel over my shoulder lol.
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Lucky
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So guess what I got my phone in the mail today and it came with the ota update! Lol so I'm stuck but at least I got it replaced.
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So guess what I got my phone in the mail today and it came with the ota update! Lol so I'm stuck but at least I got it replaced.
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So they replaced your phone even though the screen was cracked? How did you go about getting them to do that, or did you pay for some replacement plan or repair service..
I have insurance got it replaced through asurion got a new phone. Didn't think ota would come on it was hoping it didn't.
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Do you have a picture of it? I wouldn't mind a good cringe.
Ahhh no didn't and already sent my phone in the mail sorry. The corner was where the impact was and it spidered a little on the screen.
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I had mine on a wireless charger on a table about 5ft up. I got up to get some water, stepped on the wire and the device launched in the air about 8-9 ft with stock case. Landed face down on the screen. I thought it was totally done. I pick it up and not one scratch. I guess some are just luckier than others . I drop my phone from 5 feet+ all the time doing bunny hops on my bike when it falls out of my pocket and never any scratches. I think this phone is really strong and durable. Can I see a picture of the device? It hurts to see such a great device and such terrible condition.
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My first DNA cracked when it slipped from my pocket and hit my front porch. Irony-I was picking up a UPS package containing my Otterbox.
Assurion replacement came with OTA. So yeah...life sucks sometimes.
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My first DNA cracked when it slipped from my pocket and hit my front porch. Irony-I was picking up a UPS package containing my Otterbox.
Assurion replacement came with OTA. So yeah...life sucks sometimes.
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That's pretty crazy hehe
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Ahhh no didn't and already sent my phone in the mail sorry. The corner was where the impact was and it spidered a little on the screen.
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I just did this exact same thing today, didn't drop all that far but hit the corner and spidered down...not a good feeling
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Is asurion a good way to go to replace my cracked screen DNA?
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I just did this exact same thing today, didn't drop all that far but hit the corner and spidered down...not a good feeling
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Is asurion a good way to go to replace my cracked screen DNA?
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I think it is I paid 99 dollars and they do one day shipping
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Anyone have any experience with this case on this phone or any other phone? Looks like a straight rip off of the TakTik for the iPhone. I love the look of it! I'm tempted to buy one and see how it is.
http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/171180916000
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I was looking into one and searched and found one video on YouTube looked nice but in the video was pretty much impossible to use the s pen would love to know more myself
I'm w8ting mine m8 but I suppose it will arrive here in Greece in Christmas
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Using it right now. Sure it does feel heavy and stuff. Aint water proof more like water resistant the glass panel of the casing easily left a finger print mark. Phone feels solid and sturdy drop it a few times and it sure does give u a peace of mind knowing how well this case protects your phone. To me even if it feels heavy or big or bulky it is well worth it to spend on it rather than letting your phone drop and smashed.
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Oh and for the spen well the pen is well burried deep inside the case and very very hard to take it out as quite deep or impossible to squeeze thru the tiny hole just to take the pen out
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mine is in the mail
I actually ordered one of these last week for $28 eBay. I'm hoping it is decent. Didn't buy for waterproof just want drop protection. Search the forums other people have reviewed this case. Plus there's some reviews on Amazon.
Damn, that's a sexy case. Only issue would be changing batteries in and out. It's screwed together, correct?
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i had one for my S4 and I can tell you the following:
water covering over the earpiece makes it hard as hell to hear anyone
water covering over the speaker makes anything playing out of it dull sounding and not as loud
water covering over the mic makes anyone on the phone sound muffled
Now I took all my water coverings off so it was pretty much a metal otterbox with no waterproof seals and I loved it. Some people didnt like how heavy it was, but it was not a big deal for me.
MxFadzil92 said:
Using it right now. Sure it does feel heavy and stuff. Aint water proof more like water resistant the glass panel of the casing easily left a finger print mark. Phone feels solid and sturdy drop it a few times and it sure does give u a peace of mind knowing how well this case protects your phone. To me even if it feels heavy or big or bulky it is well worth it to spend on it rather than letting your phone drop and smashed.
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Oh and for the spen well the pen is well burried deep inside the case and very very hard to take it out as quite deep or impossible to squeeze thru the tiny hole just to take the pen out
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Can you take some pics of it with phone m8?
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dtmcnamara said:
Now I took all my water coverings off so it was pretty much a metal otterbox with no waterproof seals and I loved it. Some people didnt like how heavy it was, but it was not a big deal for me.
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I love that idea.
This case is great for the look and little water protect but what's happening for the reception for phone, wifi, BT, GPS ... ?
[email protected] said:
This case is great for the look and little water protect but what's happening for the reception for phone, wifi, BT, GPS ... ?
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The back and the sides are not covered by metal so the reception shouldn't be affected.
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The back and the sides are not covered by metal so the reception shouldn't be affected.
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Great, thanks a lot for your reply. I buy it as fast as possible !
Well whenever I saw the TakTik case for the iPhone I was VERY tempted to jump over the chasm just for that beautiful beast of a case! I've always looked for a case that would mimic the TakTik. If anyone can post a picture or two of it, and also if anyone finds a link for a low price for one, I'm sure all of us will appreciate it!
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http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271330006436
Found one for $29.90 with free shipping worldwide! There are some a bit cheaper, but I always search for the seller with a decent amount of feedback at 100%. You can also choose from a few colors!
Does anyone know about the screen protector that's built in? How responsive is it?
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I got one on my phone everything is functional. Yes s-pen is in there but on exposed there is a mod to hid all items in the top left of the status bar so this way you can leave your s-pen a quarter of the way out and you will be able to pull it out with your finger nail other then that it's great. I had to buy a case with a holster for the 6.3 mega to use it with a holster. I heated up the side of the holster with a heat gun bent them out and now it's no longer a brick in my pocket. Down side it's heave now with the case one hit and you can knock someone out cold with it and still make a phone call when done. Lol I haven't tried. If you guys want pics I'll be happy to post some.
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Also wife is fine and I see no difference in service with the case I got to say I love it.
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Please post some pictures. Thanks.
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Adam Browning said:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271330006436
Found one for $29.90 with free shipping worldwide! There are some a bit cheaper, but I always search for the seller with a decent amount of feedback at 100%. You can also choose from a few colors!
Does anyone know about the screen protector that's built in? How responsive is it?
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Pretty responsive. It was made of a real glass not sure is it a true corning gorilla glass or just a normal glass for the case screen protector. I'd say worth the money bro. Should get it. Im sorry no picture as i didnt have a phone or xtra phone to take a picture of it
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Is there any sort of TPU on any of their protection levels to help absorb shock/impact in case of a fall?
Thanks for all the responses! I ordered one from the link I posted earlier. When I receive it I will make a video for you all, probably won't be anything special but it I'm sure will help out your decision making process. I absolutely can not wait!
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I had ordered a week ago the same case and I hope it will be here in a week out two but now I thought how this case glass will be on my phone since I got mime ghost on it, really haven't thought it, you think I can put above the case glass? Or I need to take out the mime?
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Hey guys
I wanted to test the build quality of my phone so I took it out of the case. Amd grabbed it from both sides and slightly flexed it
It makes a bit of a creeking noise to which concerns me a little, could this be a fault and result in the waterprofness not working?
Let me know if it happens when if you flex yours, the sound seems to come from the lower right hand corner
J
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Mine doesn't creak at all
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Can't hear any creeking on mine. Do you have it in your front pocket a lot?
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Hey guys
I wanted to test the build quality of my phone so I took it out of the case. Amd grabbed it from both sides and slightly flexed it
It makes a bit of a creeking noise to which concerns me a little, could this be a fault and result in the waterprofness not working?
Let me know if it happens when if you flex yours, the sound seems to come from the lower right hand corner
J
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LOL YES mine done this earlier for the first time and i was like WDF haha
LordManhattan said:
Can't hear any creeking on mine. Do you have it in your front pocket a lot?
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I don't think putting it in your front pocket makes as big of a difference people think, I had it in there for a while without a case and my phone hasn't bent etc. But it's still a good question to ask, just a random statement from me lol
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bryanky5 said:
I don't think putting it in your front pocket makes as big of a difference people think, I had it in there for a while without a case and my phone hasn't bent etc. But it's still a good question to ask, just a random statement from me lol
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I'm not talking about bending. If you put some stress on something for a period of time, it'll start to weaken and then probably creek. I don't know how old you are, but i remember when i had the Nokia 3210/3310/3410 etc. which had plastic back covers, and they would start to creek like hell after i'd removed the covers a lot.
If your thigh bumps and puts stress on the frame of the Ultra for some time (walking and sitting a lot with it in your front pocket, for example), it'll start to creek. That, i can tell you.
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I'm not talking about bending. If you put some stress on something for a period of time, it'll start to weaken and then probably creek. I don't know how old you are, but i remember when i had the Nokia 3210/3310/3410 etc. which had plastic back covers, and they would start to creek like hell after i'd removed the covers a lot.
If your thigh bumps and puts stress on the frame of the Ultra for some time (walking and sitting a lot with it in your front pocket, for example), it'll start to creek. That, i can tell you.
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Fair enough, I'm just trying to say that mine has held up well and I have sat with it in my front pocket and walked a lot.
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bryanky5 said:
Fair enough, I'm just trying to say that mine has held up well and I have sat with it in my front pocket and walked a lot.
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Someone upstairs likes you I'm not saying that it will happen, but it might be one of the causes. Just treat it like a delicate electronic gadget, which it is after all.
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Someone upstairs likes you I'm not saying that it will happen, but it might be one of the causes. Just treat it like a delicate electronic gadget, which it is after all.
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Haha yeah these days when I go out I put it in a case but most of the times I prefer it without since the phone so beautiful
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Ive had it less then a week, and its been in my front pocket a few times but I usually have it in my side coat pocket
Do you think it would get water damaged If I were to drop it in water?
J
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JackHanAnLG said:
Ive had it less then a week, and its been in my front pocket a few times but I usually have it in my side coat pocket
Do you think it would get water damaged If I were to drop it in water?
J
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You realize it's fully water-proof, right?
You can submerge it in 1.5m of water for up to 30 minutes I believe.
hassanmahmood said:
You realize it's fully water-proof, right?
You can submerge it in 1.5m of water for up to 30 minutes I believe.
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and yet mine got water damage... after light rain...
Granted it had been opened, and probably not sealed properly...
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and yet mine got water damage... after light rain...
Granted it had been opened, and probably not sealed properly...
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But from what I've read, you have particularly poor luck so far.
I really hope they send you back a fully functioning ZU with no problems this time around - ideally a complete replacement.
hassanmahmood said:
But from what I've read, you have particularly poor luck so far.
I really hope they send you back a fully functioning ZU with no problems this time around - ideally a complete replacement.
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yes I have... although i do mess with my units a lot... umm probably more than a lot really..
Hi guys, I recently felt that my phone was weird. The back was able to be pressed in further and squeaked when I applied pressure on it. Will this affect the waterproofness of the phone? This has been going on for quite some time now. Is it that the glue isn't strong anymore or is it just the nature of the construction of the phone?
My old phone did the same but it was 100% fine around water for over a year
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Hi guys, I recently felt that my phone was weird. The back was able to be pressed in further and squeaked when I applied pressure on it. Will this affect the waterproofness of the phone? This has been going on for quite some time now. Is it that the glue isn't strong anymore or is it just the nature of the construction of the phone?
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Oh god, that's my question too! I'm looking for my answer in the internet, and i find your question…
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I decided to go to the service center and pay for repair my phone! I don't drop my phone anytime, but this is annoying to hear and feel the squeak of my healthy phone…
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Anyone know what's the source of this sounds?!
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Envious_Data said:
My old phone did the same but it was 100% fine around water for over a year
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Thank you for replying, but what's the exact source of squeakings?!
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[email protected] said:
Thank you for replying, but what's the exact source of squeakings?!
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I actualy have no idea
I thought it may be something to do with the battery or vibrator motor.
Envious_Data said:
I actualy have no idea
I thought it may be something to do with the battery or vibrator motor.
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Thanks again, i think battery is moved a little an then return to its proper site when I pressed it… is it important to repair? If the back cover opened, water resistance has been gone?!
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