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Are there any incidents of desires x falling and breaking off. I used xperia mini in past without case till it got stolen and I dropped it many times. Do I need a case on this phone.???
Anybody using it without case.??
My DX was fall from about 1,60meters. And it wasnt with case..
ShivaPower said:
Are there any incidents of desires x falling and breaking off. I used xperia mini in past without case till it got stolen and I dropped it many times. Do I need a case on this phone.???
Anybody using it without case.??
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Desire X cannot handle too much of drops I had dropped my desire x a bit too badly and now the plastic bezel (which feels strong though) gets bent or damaged over all build is ok but u really need a case as and a screen protector as we don't have gorilla glass too to protect the display
My Dx didn't come with a screen protector and the screens gotten a bit scratched (you could buy a load of them for little price) and i havent really felt the need for a case.
so yeah get a screen protector !!
Fancy cases, screen protectors, youre making your phone soft, it cant handle basic using like this, MAN HIM UP! MAKE HIM TOUGH! PUNCH HIM!
no really, I droped my DX from about meter several times on not so much hard surface and it lives nicely, once I droped it in forrest (geocaching), luckily it felt on back, so there is just a scratch in back made by some rock, which is concerning me as much as lack of lemon ice cream in china. Works perfectly, I have never used any case, protector or anything and I am using same pocket for keys and phone... thats a tough one.
mindlesSheep said:
Fancy cases, screen protectors, youre making your phone soft, it cant handle basic using like this, MAN HIM UP! MAKE HIM TOUGH! PUNCH HIM!
no really, I droped my DX from about meter several times on not so much hard surface and it lives nicely, once I droped it in forrest (geocaching), luckily it felt on back, so there is just a scratch in back made by some rock, which is concerning me as much as lack of lemon ice cream in china. Works perfectly, I have never used any case, protector or anything and I am using same pocket for keys and phone... thats a tough one.
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Yeah I guess desire x is sturdy enough but don't you feel the phone little slippery
CrazyTo said:
My DX was fall from about 1,60meters. And it wasnt with case..
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Really 160 meters, that's enough to break anything on this planet....
ShivaPower said:
Really 160 meters, that's enough to break anything on this planet....
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Firstly, I think he meant 1.6m. Secondly I don't think anything would break at 160m. Rubber for example...
This is part of the reason I am looking for a rubber body casing.
oddoneout said:
Firstly, I think he meant 1.6m. Secondly I don't think anything would break at 160m. Rubber for example...
This is part of the reason I am looking for a rubber body casing.
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Obviously I wasn't talking g about rubber.
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Obviously I wasn't talking g about rubber.
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My DesireX fell from around 1,20m, the metal around the edges is bent a bit, also it fell on sharp rocks one so the metal around the camera has a little hole
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mine fell from knee height and fell as I got up off of an armchair. Several cracks up the top right corner of the screen, pretty upset
This phone is durable as long you want to keep it...
Over 1-2 years it will be a piece of s..it and on that time you'll see on market 8core cpu with adreno/tegra X with 3D/4D which will make DX a piece of history...
I saw somewhere disscutions that DX doesn't have Gorilla Glass and so on... Come on, will you keep it forever?
MoshPuiu said:
This phone is durable as long you want to keep it...
Over 1-2 years it will be a piece of s..it and on that time you'll see on market 8core cpu with adreno/tegra X with 3D/4D which will make DX a piece of history...
I saw somewhere disscutions that DX doesn't have Gorilla Glass and so on... Come on, will you keep it forever?
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Agreed with you on 100%
By the way i droped 2 times my DX on one rocks but was with case...Do damage ^^
MoshPuiu said:
This phone is durable as long you want to keep it...
Over 1-2 years it will be a piece of s..it and on that time you'll see on market 8core cpu with adreno/tegra X with 3D/4D which will make DX a piece of history...
I saw somewhere disscutions that DX doesn't have Gorilla Glass and so on... Come on, will you keep it forever?
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It has scratch resistant glass, does this make any difference.
I keep mine in a flip wallet. I have to look after my phone as i cant afford repairs.
ORA 1 said:
It has scratch resistant glass, does this make any difference.
I keep mine in a flip wallet. I have to look after my phone as i cant afford repairs.
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Scratch resistant my a$$. Mine is barely 2 months old and has scratches all over it.
ShadowCodeGaming said:
Scratch resistant my a$$. Mine is barely 2 months old and has scratches all over it.
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Yeah thats why i put a screen protector on it before i turned it on the First Time .... I hate scratches
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ShadowCodeGaming said:
Scratch resistant my a$$. Mine is barely 2 months old and has scratches all over it.
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+1
Flowed from my HTC branded muffin...
ShadowCodeGaming said:
Scratch resistant my a$$. Mine is barely 2 months old and has scratches all over it.
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shake the sand out of pockets
mindlesSheep said:
shake the sand out of pockets
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My phone is never in my pockets.
Verstuurd van mijn HTC Desire X met Tapatalk
ShadowCodeGaming said:
My phone is never in my pockets.
Verstuurd van mijn HTC Desire X met Tapatalk
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Maybe that's why your battery life is so low
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Hello, unfortunately I dropped my s3 at the campus and first there was just dust sized scratch but then it fractured as the picture below. Now my question is, can contunie to use my s3 daily untill it completely broke or does this crack harm my touchscreen or something internal hardware day by day?
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Hello, unfortunately I dropped my s3 at the campus and first there was just dust sized scratch but then it fractured as the picture below. Now my question is, can contunie to use my s3 daily untill it completely broke or does this crack harm my touchscreen or something internal hardware day by day?
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My phone also has a cracked screen and it still works perfectly fine. In order to pretect myself from cutting my fingers while swiping over the screen and to keep the 'tension' of the screen I applied some kind of thick reflective foil like this one. It keeps the 'tension', prevents you from cutting your fingers AND you can't easily see the crack anymore.
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My phone also has a cracked screen and it still works perfectly fine. In order to pretect myself from cutting my fingers while swipe over the screen and to keep the 'tension' of the screen I applied some kind of thick reflective foil like this one. It keeps the 'tension', prevents you from cutting your fingers AND you can't easily see the crack anymore.
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Thank you, sounds great! But what's the mirror screen? Is it different from this?
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Thank you, sounds great! But what's the mirror screen? Is it different from this?
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There should not be a big difference but since I have only tested I can only tell you about the reflective foil. It's kinda like a mirror when your screen is turned off and as you turn the screen on you can see through it. When there is direct sunlight this might become a problem but for me it worked perfectly by now. If you still decide to buy a clear foil be sure to buy a thick one and apply it in a way to get the screen under 'tension'.
Good luck!
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There should not be a big difference but since I have only tested I can only tell you about the reflective foil. It's kinda like a mirror when your screen is turned off and as you turn the screen on you can see through it. When there is direct sunlight this might become a problem but for me it worked perfectly by now. If you still decide to buy a clear foil be sure to buy a thick one and apply it in a way to get the screen under 'tension'.
Good luck!
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I will buy a clear and thick one, thank you And the till now there is no tension problem, i hope it wont untill I apply t.
Fallen from my table this morning, straight on the marble, approx 1 meter.
Everything works ok, no screen cracks.
Just a very minor scuff on a top right corner. Just polished a little bit with some tootpaste, now is barely visible.
Will go the hobby store tomorrow to buy some black finish paint, and should back like new
if the screen is ok then of course everything will work fine
if it landed on anyhwere other than the screen(for this phone, also the glass back side), the most youll get is a scratch,,, same for any phone
waveloom said:
Fallen from my table this morning, straight on the marble, approx 1 meter.
Everything works ok, no screen cracks.
Just a very minor scuff on a top right corner. Just polished a little bit with some tootpaste, now is barely visible.
Will go the hobby store tomorrow to buy some black finish paint, and should back like new
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You use the device naked? Thats brave... A very thin TPU case for me... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321190566152?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 Im clumsy
KonW said:
if the screen is ok then of course everything will work fine
if it landed on anyhwere other than the screen(for this phone, also the glass back side), the most youll get is a scratch,,, same for any phone
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Au contraire mon frère. Have you seen Android Authority's Z1 drop test on YouTube? The Z1 uses the same DragonTrail glass as the Ultra, and even after three drops or so (on concrete), the glass didn't crack at all, but the screen stopped working.
z ultra now but alzo z1
LordManhattan said:
Au contraire mon frère. Have you seen Android Authority's Z1 drop test on YouTube? The Z1 uses the same DragonTrail glass as the Ultra, and even after three drops or so (on concrete), the glass didn't crack at all, but the screen stopped working.
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My z1 have dropped a lot of times and in all direction, screen protector and case mate cover, it's like out of the box! I think is very durable, my SGS2 had a broken plastic with cover applied and used like a baby. Now i've bought z ultra , look well made but is very thin! Someone had problem with dropping even cover applied?
I too, like to live dangerously. Lol. Yea, even the thinnest TPU case makes this thing a little unwieldy. I use a skinomi skin on the front and back. I had the pieces around the edges but they only attracted hair and lint from my pocket and got stuck in the dock so i removed them. The Accidental damage plan from Sony is the only protection i've really got, so until i destroy this one and have it replaced i will likely not be using a case. I also notice i'm much more clumsy with a case than without.
I've bounced mine off concrete 3 times now, the last fall broke the corner on the ridged flip case.
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I've bounced mine off concrete 3 times now, the last fall broke the corner on the ridged flip case.
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this thread makes me so said. device can make a hard fall and not do a thing to it, and I happen to crack mine in my pocket.
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this thread makes me so said. device can make a hard fall and not do a thing to it, and I happen to crack mine in my pocket.
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Mine cracked while it was sat in its cradle in my car. No bangs, no crashes, just one minute fine, the next cracked.
It's with Sony now so i'm wondering what they will come back to me with...
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Au contraire mon frère. Have you seen Android Authority's Z1 drop test on YouTube? The Z1 uses the same DragonTrail glass as the Ultra, and even after three drops or so (on concrete), the glass didn't crack at all, but the screen stopped working.
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WHY would we need to drop test a mobile phone? This is becoming a social norm to see such 'tests'. I have to ponder who needs to be informed that if they drop such an item the chances are its going to break. If we think about these 'drop tests' they are absolutely absurd!
Thought for the day? :good:
Ryland
Ryland Johnson said:
WHY would we need to drop test a mobile phone? This is becoming a social norm to see such 'tests'. I have to ponder who needs to be informed that if they drop such an item the chances are its going to break. If we think about these 'drop tests' they are absolutely absurd!
Thought for the day? :good:
Ryland
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Agreed. Drop tests are stupid since no drop is the same. It can probably survive a 5 meter drop just fine, but that's just pure luck and nothing else. Drop it again and it'll break.
So yeah, completely retarded.
sob sob
my first xzu drop from 1m.4 height....:crying:
arlmsk said:
my first xzu drop from 1m.4 height....:crying:
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Could've been much worse, but yeah, that would've driven me crazy.
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Could've been much worse, but yeah, that would've driven me crazy.
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killing me softly
arlmsk said:
my first xzu drop from 1m.4 height....:crying:
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Exactly what happened to me yesterday. :crying:
lovehoshi said:
Exactly what happened to me yesterday. :crying:
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They normally bounce
blueether said:
They normally bounce
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lol yeah, mine bounced. I'm actually surprised at how sturdy this phone is. I was sure that my screen had cracked but the damage was just a small dent that's barely visible in the right corner.
So pis*** off dropped the phone as it doesn't fit in the jacket pocket I'm wearing at the time. Onto god damn concrete. Was about 1m from ground. Landed face down as flip case flipped open. Checked phone over and it looks like there is a mm crack/chip in glass/chip in factory screen protector. Anyone gone through this scary ordeal any advice of how I can check phone is actually cracked? Ahhh oh dear.
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So pis*** off dropped the phone as it doesn't fit in the jacket pocket I'm wearing at the time. Onto god damn concrete. Was about 1m from ground. Landed face down as flip case flipped open. Checked phone over and it looks like there is a mm crack/chip in glass/chip in factory screen protector. Anyone gone through this scary ordeal any advice of how I can check phone is actually cracked? Ahhh oh dear.
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I dropped mine out of my pocket twice now, once in a loading-bay the while climbing in to my truck, so both around 1-1.5 m. Still goes fine - the first time was before I got a flip case.
As long as the chip is only in the screen protector you should be ok
nathlynn22 said:
So pis*** off dropped the phone as it doesn't fit in the jacket pocket I'm wearing at the time. Onto god damn concrete. Was about 1m from ground. Landed face down as flip case flipped open. Checked phone over and it looks like there is a mm crack/chip in glass/chip in factory screen protector. Anyone gone through this scary ordeal any advice of how I can check phone is actually cracked? Ahhh oh dear.
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Hey, sorry to ressurect this old thread but i wondered if the OP has/had any issues from his z ultra after discovering the small chip to the screen...I Have just saw one advertised for sale with a description of all working perfect, exept having a tiny chip on the screen which is "barely noticeable" if didnt know it was there and that it in no way hinders performance.
By looking at the pics it looks to be on the ASF layer only and i am wondering if the op had any issues with the chip causing any further damage/issues and would a tiny chip likely become a full on crack on screen?
Again sorry to bump an old topic and any resoponse would be grand
I had no problems but sold the phone couple weeks later. Got a oneplus one now. So should be alright just stick a tempered screen protector on it.
Thanks for the quick reply. Yeah i did consider chucking a screen protector on top and from the pics the tiny chip is barely there. My main concern is that it is located near the bottom of the screen, slightly above the bezel and that area is where most of my texting/typing tapping would be done and would hope my clumsy thumbs would not help the chip develop into a cracked screen.
Cheers again
This is much too big to carry in a pocket. I have either a tote or messenger bag that I carry the mobile phone ? in , as well as my Bluetooth headphones . Plus , I wrap the phone in a microfiber cloth ,to keep clean, wipe off prints, and protect my Mobile Phone ? . Usually never leavesy bag until my destination , or when I arrive back home ? . I'm not totally obessessed . I break it out when I am completely bored.
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Dropped z2 yday ;/ it was one of my frenchies who jumped on me, phone fall first on screen, than on back glass and finaly landed in dogs water bowl. took it out right away, screen ok, back glass broken and no visible sign of any water entered.
I want to replace the broken glass deck, but to make it so that phone will still be wateproof.. Anyone have any experiance with that? If so, where did you order back glass and did it come with adhesive coating ..?
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aawawa said:
Dropped z2 yday ;/ it was one of my frenchies who jumped on me, phone fall first on screen, than on back glass and finaly landed in dogs water bowl. took it out right away, screen ok, back glass broken and no visible sign of any water entered.
I want to replace the broken glass deck, but to make it so that phone will still be wateproof.. Anyone have any experiance with that? If so, where did you order back glass and did it come with adhesive coating ..?
Thanks for all answers!
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I got mine off of eBay. You need the back glass and new adhesive.
Phone won't be as waterproof anymore, but I've dipped my phone in the sink fora few seconds without harm.
http://iphoneno.com/categories/Sony-Mobile-Part/Xperia-Z2-Parts/
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http://iphoneno.com/categories/Sony-Mobile-Part/Xperia-Z2-Parts/
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Does this come with adhesive and would you know how if we can retain nfc? I heard changing the back you lose NFC...
Thanks.
It comes with adhesive. But nfc antenna must be unglued from the old back glass. To do that you have to heat up the glass very well so it won't break or torn off.
Heat up the old glass i mean.
hey guys , did anyone succeeded to buy original back glass , and after that phone is again waterproof ? cos some people told me that doesnt matter what back cover i buy even with adhesive , the phone wont be waterproof , only sony can repair it for waterproof again. is that true ?
No man
There are adhesive on the back of glass dont mention about it
You could either buy the plate AND the adhesive thingy (comes separately). Or go my way (slightly risky).
The stock glass plate keeps breaking so I took the measurements and made an Aluminium plate. Then drilled camera holes into it and painted it. Then came the tricky part. I stuck the plate into place using regular epoxy (waterproof) adhesive. You have to be very careful while doing the last part because of obvious reasons tho.
The problem with the adhesive thingy that you get to buy (And also the one that Sony uses in the device) is that although its water proof, it isn't heat resistant. and as we all know how Sony phones heat, the adhesive comes off.
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You could either buy the plate AND the adhesive thingy (comes separately). Or go my way (slightly risky).
The stock glass plate keeps breaking so I took the measurements and made an Aluminium plate. Then drilled camera holes into it and painted it. Then came the tricky part. I stuck the plate into place using regular epoxy (waterproof) adhesive. You have to be very careful while doing the last part because of obvious reasons tho.
The problem with the adhesive thingy that you get to buy (And also the one that Sony uses in the device) is that although its water proof, it isn't heat resistant. and as we all know how Sony phones heat, the adhesive comes off.
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This is very creative and I sure as hell would like to try my hand at it. How thick was the aluminum?
I bet your phone becomes hot as an iron when gaming haha, which is good for your internals because of better heat dissipation. Any adverse effects on mobile reception? wifi? bluetooth? guess NFC is gone haha
ice_lander said:
hey guys , did anyone succeeded to buy original back glass , and after that phone is again waterproof ? cos some people told me that doesnt matter what back cover i buy even with adhesive , the phone wont be waterproof , only sony can repair it for waterproof again. is that true ?
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Well, I given my z2 to friend to replace battery and few days ago I left my phone in silk for 10 minutes, because it was dirty and no issue here.
@MindfreakBS
What are NFC and Cell reception like since installing the aluminium back plate?
Any deterioration in signal strength / call quality / WiFi / Bluetooth?
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This is very creative and I sure as hell would like to try my hand at it. How thick was the aluminum?
I bet your phone becomes hot as an iron when gaming haha, which is good for your internals because of better heat dissipation. Any adverse effects on mobile reception? wifi? bluetooth? guess NFC is gone haha
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Aluminium is a millimetre thick. It does get hot, yeah.
Mobile reception is same (Maybe a tad bit lower, idk), wifi bluetooth work fine. NFC still intact. I fixed it onto the plate in position.
@rubiicon59 that should answer your question too
I was planning to post a tutorial. Haven't been able to take out enough time though.
How about a pic...
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Aluminium is a millimetre thick. It does get hot, yeah.
Mobile reception is same (Maybe a tad bit lower, idk), wifi bluetooth work fine. NFC still intact. I fixed it onto the plate in position.
@rubiicon59 that should answer your question too
I was planning to post a tutorial. Haven't been able to take out enough time though.
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I've asked about the pic for a long time:crying::silly:
MindfreakBS said:
Aluminium is a millimetre thick. It does get hot, yeah.
Mobile reception is same (Maybe a tad bit lower, idk), wifi bluetooth work fine. NFC still intact. I fixed it onto the plate in position.
@rubiicon59 that should answer your question too
I was planning to post a tutorial. Haven't been able to take out enough time though.
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What if I want to use a 2-mm thick acrylic as my black plate? Is it possible? Because I am afraid that it will exceed the metal frame of the phone and it will ended up looking terrible:crying:
I agree, I think 1.0mm would be more suitable.
At 2mm, you might get an M4 Aqua kind of look hahaha
aawawa said:
Dropped z2 yday ;/ it was one of my frenchies who jumped on me, phone fall first on screen, than on back glass and finaly landed in dogs water bowl. took it out right away, screen ok, back glass broken and no visible sign of any water entered.
I want to replace the broken glass deck, but to make it so that phone will still be wateproof.. Anyone have any experiance with that? If so, where did you order back glass and did it come with adhesive coating ..?
Thanks for all answers!
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I believe that if the broken glass was the only issue, and you use a original replacement part, or decent adhesive tape to glue them back together, you'll have no problem. I've had the same issue few weeks ago, replaced the screen and the phone didn't experienced any problem when submerged.
Do anyone now where can I get an official or a good quality back glass for my xperia z2, I broke the original one but i don't want to replace with one without any quality.
buy a nice "glue" to fix that..