I dropped my 6P on concrete & barely any damage - Nexus 6P General

This phone is tough I don't know why people are claiming it is bending or breaking easily.
Last night I dropped my phone from face height onto concrete. A loud bang as it hit the ground and the Sim card came flying out. I assumed it was dead.
Picked up the phone and no broken glass anywhere. Not even a scratch.
Popped the sim back in and it is working fine.
Only two little chips in the paint job on one corner of the phone from that brutal drop. Posted pics of the little cosmetic damage on top right of phone.
Tested camera and no issues. Can't believe this huge screen and the camera glass survived a five+ foot drop onto concrete in the rain!

Sorry photo quality is lacking. I had to use my wife's iPhone to take the pics

mine folded in half then did a back spin and blew up into a million pieces, this was after a lighter was put to the screen accidentally just before i dropped it
On a serious note, good to see that it can withstand a bit of damage! I have mine in a case and a glass screen protector so hopefully im covered

ant78 said:
mine folded in half then did a back spin and blew up into a million pieces, this was after a lighter was put to the screen accidentally just before i dropped it
On a serious note, good to see that it can withstand a bit of damage! I have mine in a case and a glass screen protector so hopefully im covered
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You won ?????
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nonnasmyladie said:
This phone is tough I don't know why people are claiming it is bending or breaking easily.
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For the same reason you just claimed it's tough. There's lucky, unlucky, and somewhere in between. One thing I've learned about the internet is no one likes the middle option. Either the phone is durable, or the phone is trash, but never the middle. Things are assumed based on one event on either side of the spectrum.

That's good to see actually but I'm still too worried to use it without a case. It looks like it was a corner drop too, those are the worst!

Still rockin' that serial number sticker though... heh.

teknomar7 said:
Still rockin' that serial number sticker though... heh.
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That's how you know it's real

I've dropped mine three times so far.
Twice onto carpet and once onto floorboards probably from about two feet each time.
Haven't got a mark..
Not saying its indestructible but its definitely not delicate

So you're telling me you dropped you phone and it didn't shatter the gorilla glass, or bent in half as a result.
This will surely drive those people freaking out about the quality of the build nuts. Lol
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I've dropped mine 3-4 times from 1m. Back glass has a crack in the middle now not visible very good but the glass panel in the back definetely splitted in 2. No influence on function and it holds in olace for now...
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I smell a conspiracy, I bet you're secretly being paid by Huawei and or Google to counteract all the recent bending & shattering hysteria ?
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To be honest I really think it's media fueled hysteria. They should just check the numbers and statistics. If it's 1 in 10000 devices then it's just nohing...
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teknomar7 said:
Still rockin' that serial number sticker though... heh.
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All the cool kids keep the stickers on the phone. It's like the nerd equivalent of keeping the sticker on your baseball hat.

you are in good luck, i will put on a case as soon as i get mine

But interwebs sez fone desentigrates on contakt.

I think since the front glass is recessed a bit it would take a big drop directly on the glass to shatter. So basically you have to be unlucky

I dropped mine yesterday onto the kitchen floor from at least 4 feet, probably higher. No damage at all, not even a scratch. I have a case and screen protector on order, but they haven't arrived yet.
It seems like I drop every phone I get before I can get a case on it.

midas69 said:
I dropped mine yesterday onto the kitchen floor from at least 4 feet, probably higher. No damage at all, not even a scratch. I have a case and screen protector on order, but they haven't arrived yet.
It seems like I drop every phone I get before I can get a case on it.
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This happened to me once. I had a Nexus 5 and MotoX 2013. Was testing them to decide which I liked best. I was using the twist to launch feature showing off to some friends and the Moto slipped from my hands as I was saying something about how grippy it was. Little did I know, the case I ordered was delivered that day and was sitting in my mailbox. MotoX was fine just dinged on the corner.
Since then I've gotten all my cases before the phones arrived. My 6P. Hasn't been naked since I unboxed it. I just slide part of the case open when I sim swap lol
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Are you sure your gorilla glass 4 on your visor didnt spontaneously break right after? I mean right after you dropped it but then decided to place it on the table. When you walked away you didnt hear it crack on its own?

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Accidentally dropped my Edge

I f*cked up. I f*cked up real bad. I was in the bathroom and I decided to take my Edge's cover off cause I didn't want my phone to overheat while I was playing DS games to keep myself entertained as I waited for my cousin to bring me some rolls of toilet paper. As soon as she left, I gently put my Edge ON the cover itself.. I tried to pick the cover up for some reason and boom. It slid off and fell from ABOUT 50cms (It fell from the corner of my bath tub). It also made a 360° in the air and landed flat on the screen. Let's just say I needed some more toilet paper at that point. I picked it up and checked EVERY single nook and cranny and it doesn't seem to be damaged. Should I be looking at a particular spot ? Should I just send it to Samsung since I'm paranoid as f*ck ?
Now, this happened with my Nexus 4 as well. A caseless Nexus 4. Around 10-12 times. Landed on the back about half the time and after 2-3 years I still can't find a single crack on it. The Edge's glass is stronger than the Nexus 4's, right ?
The Xeraser said:
I f*cked up. I f*cked up real bad. I was in the bathroom and I decided to take my Edge's cover off cause I didn't want my phone to overheat while I was playing DS games to keep myself entertained as I waited for my cousin to bring me some rolls of toilet paper. As soon as she left, I gently put my Edge ON the cover itself.. I tried to pick the cover up for some reason and boom. It slid off and fell from ABOUT 50cms (It fell from the corner of my bath tub). It also made a 360° in the air and landed flat on the screen. Let's just say I needed some more toilet paper at that point. I picked it up and checked EVERY single nook and cranny and it doesn't seem to be damaged. Should I be looking at a particular spot ? Should I just send it to Samsung since I'm paranoid as f*ck ?
Now, this happened with my Nexus 4 as well. A caseless Nexus 4. Around 10-12 times. Landed on the back about half the time and after 2-3 years I still can't find a single crack on it. The Edge's glass is stronger than the Nexus 4's, right ?
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The galaxy S6 edge is made of the strongest glass on the market.
Unless you see actual damage, don't panic.
I have dropped my S6 Edge several times since I bought it.
I have even smashed it face first against my bedframe.
The only damage it sustained after the torture is superficial scratches on the earpiece
You want to send it to Samsung and you expect them to do what exactly? If anything, they will tell you you're not covered because of physical damage.
Gorilla glass 4 or not, every single drop is different and gives different results. You can drop your edge from 6 feet in the air and nothing might happen, somebody else can drop it from 2 feet and crack it. It all depends of landing, material of floor, phone temperature, pre-existing defects or user made damage not visible but that can play a role in a drop.
Best thing to do is be more careful. You've dropped your Nexus 4 more times than i've ever dropped any other electronic i've owned. I remember dropping my Note 4 once because i was a little tipsy and put it on my lap and got up, besides that, it never happened and I never have any case, always full nude except for a glass screen protector if my phone is compatible.
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I f*cked up. I f*cked up real bad. I was in the bathroom and I decided to take my Edge's cover off cause I didn't want my phone to overheat while I was playing DS games to keep myself entertained as I waited for my cousin to bring me some rolls of toilet paper. As soon as she left, I gently put my Edge ON the cover itself.. I tried to pick the cover up for some reason and boom. It slid off and fell from ABOUT 50cms (It fell from the corner of my bath tub). It also made a 360° in the air and landed flat on the screen. Let's just say I needed some more toilet paper at that point. I picked it up and checked EVERY single nook and cranny and it doesn't seem to be damaged. Should I be looking at a particular spot ? Should I just send it to Samsung since I'm paranoid as f*ck ?
Now, this happened with my Nexus 4 as well. A caseless Nexus 4. Around 10-12 times. Landed on the back about half the time and after 2-3 years I still can't find a single crack on it. The Edge's glass is stronger than the Nexus 4's, right ?
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you need some xanax or klonopin dude
Blimey, is this the winner of the award for the most pointless thread on XDA?
"I dropped my phone. Nothing happened. What should I do?"
polish_pat said:
You want to send it to Samsung and you expect them to do what exactly?.
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Nothing. It was 5 AM and I had just dropped my oh-so-shiny Edge. I wasn't really thinking when I wrote this.
MasterSe7en said:
you need some xanax or klonopin dude
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I have no idea what those are but I probably need them anyway.
H00pyFr00d said:
Blimey, is this the winner of the award for the most pointless thread on XDA?
"I dropped my phone. Nothing happened. What should I do?"
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"I dropped my phone, nothing happened but someone at Samsung might've sensed it and sacrificed a goat to satan" /s
Should this thread be closed for being the most pointless thread on XDA?
The Xeraser said:
Nothing. It was 5 AM and I had just dropped my oh-so-shiny Edge. I wasn't really thinking when I wrote this.
I have no idea what those are but I probably need them anyway.
"I dropped my phone, nothing happened but someone at Samsung might've sensed it and sacrificed a goat to satan" /s
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Bahahahahahhaha I like this guy he's sort of funny
Snowby123 said:
Should this thread be closed for being the most pointless thread on XDA?
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LOL naawwwwwwww this guy's is a little funny let's leave him be and see what kind of kooky adventures he'll have lol
That sucks for edge owners no temperd glass protection for you guys
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BlasianRom said:
That sucks for edge owners no temperd glass protection for you guys
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Tempered glass protection is not so important.
It is better than what is available for the S6 edge,
yet far more expensive than it is worth
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That sucks for edge owners no temperd glass protection for you guys
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There is, isn't there?
Dropped mine on a tiled concrete floor last week from waist height, bounced on the corner and that face down on the screen.
I assumed it was a goner but fortunately only the corner was dented a little screen was fine.
I dropped mine from about 75cm onto a pavement (side of a restaurant table), and the screen cracked in 3 places. Just got a replacement screen at the Galaxy Studio today. $250 later, looks shiny again. Now got a Samsung Clear Cover to protect the thing, annoys me as I hate covers.
No toilet paper involved in my story, sadly
I'm wondering though if a drop under the same circumstances would affect performance or internals. I dropped my S6 Edge from my bed while asleep which was the second time I had ever dropped it ever, and in both instances, it was naked and dropped from roughly the same height. I was hoping someone could confirm my worries or relieve me of them, please. I'm just as much paranoid as f*ck.

WTF- My flagship phone is bent

So, I've been reading all the news on the 6P---cracking glass, "flexible" backs, easy scratches. I normally carry my phones in my back pocket and never intend sitting with it there. However, I'm sure there have been a few occasions when I've sat and very quickly notice it's there and removed it. Well, tonight I was admiring my little graphite and noticed what appeared to be a very slight bend. I couldn't believe it---thought it was an optical illusion so I set it down on my desk and then saw it. My phone no longer was flat against the desk top. A very slight wobble had developed.
WTF.
I've had soooo many phones and never had this happen before. I had the Nexus 6 and still have the iphone 6s Plus. So, I'm not stranger to big phones. I haven't treated this phone any differently. Every phone has been in a case too. Currently, I'm using a ringke case on my 6P. I guess I'll keep it and just baby the **** out of it. I was able to gently bend it back, but now I'm concerned all the news is true. Cheap chinese crap.
This isn't a flagship phone at all. mod edit
soundneedle said:
I normally carry my phones in my back pocket
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I think there's a lesson to be learned here.
After seeing the bend thread I tried my iPhone 6 + and my Nexus 6, the former I've had since only March and don't use as my daily driver, both phones when flat on the table will wobble when you press them, in fact the iphone is actually noticeably bent. I think slight bends have been happening for years we just haven't noticed them.
letom said:
After seeing the bend thread I tried my iPhone 6 + and my Nexus 6, the former I've had since only March and don't use as my daily driver, both phones when flat on the table will wobble when you press them, in fact the iphone is actually noticeably bent. I think slight bends have been happening for years we just haven't noticed them.
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You just killed me mate. The nexus 6 has a curved back. Hahahaha.
letom said:
After seeing the bend thread I tried my iPhone 6 + and my Nexus 6, the former I've had since only March and don't use as my daily driver, both phones when flat on the table will wobble when you press them, in fact the iphone is actually noticeably bent. I think slight bends have been happening for years we just haven't noticed them.
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I agree with you on "slight bends have been happening for years we just haven't noticed" Just checked on my iPhone6+ and yeah it doesn't sit flat on may table (check the table and the table is flat). I have never put it in my back pocket, but I'm pretty sure the constant pressure from being in a back pocket would speed up the "bending" process even more so if the pants are tight.
confirmation bias like crazy lol
Aluminum is soft and sitting on phones is a stupid thing to do. Lesson of the story kids back pockets aren't meant for phones.
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FuMMoD said:
Aluminum is soft and sitting on phones is a stupid thing to do. Lesson of the story kids back pockets aren't meant for phones.
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Yeah they're meant for putting your keys in and forgetting they're there when you sit down! [emoji16]
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grim489 said:
Yeah they're meant for putting your keys in and forgetting they're there when you sit down! [emoji16]
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Thankfully my keys don't hurt me when I sit on them lol
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never really understood why people put phones in the back pocket...
Isnt it easier for people to steal it, sitting on it, etc...
Who are these people using back pockets for phones? The only thing I put in my back pocket is a piece of paper or card now and then.
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I've had my 6P for 15 days now, in that time I've dropped it (2.5'ish on to hard wood flooring), semi sat on it on the sofa and I regularly carry it in my jeans back pocket. My phone is not bent, I guess I'm lucky.
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marcadam said:
I've had my 6P for 15 days now, in that time I've dropped it (2.5'ish on to hard wood flooring), semi sat on it on the sofa and I regularly carry it in my jeans back pocket. My phone is not bent, I guess I'm lucky.
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Please don't whine when it bends because you kept it in yhe back pocket
Nothing bending here either, have had one drop onto a tile floor from about 3 ft with no ill effects.
Noticed same thing as OP but I never put my phone into my back pocket. Front only. Anyway mine was slightly bent but when pushed opposite way its straight again lol
Hhahah
No point complaining really. That's the way it is. Hopefully it will not affect it any further
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Wow, just been to carphone warehouse and had a look at a demo unit, and give it a gentle flex when nobody was looking, and it "went" around the buttons just like everyone else's, so not impressed now, gorgeous looking phone, but I have a 4 year old, and she would ruin that phone. Just to be fair I also had a good go at trying to bend my Note 3, and it didn't budge. I'm shocked the 6p was so soft! Wish LG would hurry up and release the v10 in the UK so I can have a go at that one too.
So you're trolling.... Got it
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Wow, just been to carphone warehouse and had a look at a demo unit, and give it a gentle flex when nobody was looking, and it "went" around the buttons just like everyone else's, so not impressed now, gorgeous looking phone, but I have a 4 year old, and she would ruin that phone. Just to be fair I also had a good go at trying to bend my Note 3, and it didn't budge. I'm shocked the 6p was so soft! Wish LG would hurry up and release the v10 in the UK so I can have a go at that one too.
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That demo unit has probably had every person, including strong people, trying to bend it now that there a tool posting FUD videos. I wouldn't trust it. Mine is extremely solid, can't budge it with modest effort. Obviously I'm not going to try with all my strength, that would be idiotic.
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Rainstalk said:
So you're trolling.... Got it
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Not trolling at all, my contract is up, and I'm being careful in my decision, I've been reading this and a few other xda forums for a while, and this was the first opportunity I've had to "try" it myself.
Sorry, should have kept my thoughts to myself, good luck with your phone.
wazka2 said:
Noticed same thing as OP but I never put my phone into my back pocket. Front only. Anyway mine was slightly bent but when pushed opposite way its straight again lol
Hhahah
No point complaining really. That's the way it is. Hopefully it will not affect it any further
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Yup, with the additional length of this phone, even in deep front pockets, I've caught myself having to stop when sitting to readjust as the phone catches a bit on my hip. Pulled out the phone several times to notice it looks slightly tweaked. Laying down on the table it rocks. Push just ever so slightly on the two corners that wobble and it straightens out.
It's clearly got some flexing but if it's not a permanent bend, nor impacts the functionality of the phone, what's the big deal? Just tweak it if it bothers you.

Taking off screen protector

I've decided not to use screen protectors anymore. I just got my Nexus 6 less than a month ago, and I have been putting these things on for years from plastic to the new glass. The new tempered glass screen protectors fall short of the edges and look like a little island sitting on top of my screen with halo effect. The plastic ones eventually become pitted on the surface due to being plastic and discolored. I used to have one on my Galaxy S4 a long time ago and removed it and just used no screen protector which has Gorilla Glass 3. It has no physical damage other than general oil which can be wiped off.
I take care of my phone and the front glass is the same as my S4 which I had no problems with for several years. After trying to put one on my brother's phone (LG) yesterday and there being an issue with his, it just seems like it's more of a hassle and out of instinct than anything else.
So is this a question? Just carefully use a razor blade or even usually a fingernail will do it?
scryan said:
So is this a question? Just carefully use a razor blade or even usually a fingernail will do it?
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It was just an observation. I did have an order for a tempered glass one, but for the price I just got a case instead.
If one plans on selling their phone at some point, it's a good idea to put a protector on it. Even though it may look perfect without one, there are always minor scratches and pits if one looks hard enough. If you plan on keeping it until it dies, then no biggie.
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It was just an observation. I did have an order for a tempered glass one, but for the price I just got a case instead.
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K.
Thanks for keeping us updated.
Thinking of taking mine off too but I got 2 toddlers at home who sometimes like to treat my phone as a skateboard.
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bushako said:
Thinking of taking mine off too but I got 2 toddlers at home who sometimes like to treat my phone as a skateboard.
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Lol. Might make sense to keep it on then. This Nexus 6 is a really good phone so I don't plan on selling it even if I get a new one later on. The screen size is generous, plus I LOVE the fact that it is water resistant. All phones should be made stock water resistant.
Between the fact that it's a Nexus, big size, water PROOF, last micro USB 2.0 phone (I don't want to have to replace all my cords), etc.............Mine will not be sold or given away.
Only screen is 'water resistant' (rain, water droplets...), not entire phone.
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Only screen is 'water resistant' (rain, water droplets...), not entire phone.
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https://youtu.be/LO_aTg1VU6k
https://youtu.be/S8BfTyXWpfk
Youtube videos have tested submerging the phone in water.
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Youtube videos have tested submerging the phone in water.
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Just curious have you submerged it in water? Ive read about it being water proof to a certain extent but still skeptical considering it hasnt got any rubber flaps to seal the ports. Ive got a moto x 2013 on the side and although it isnt rated as officially water resistant they did mention that the internals are supposedly coated with some substance that makes it resistant.
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Just curious have you submerged it in water? Ive read about it being water proof to a certain extent but still skeptical considering it hasnt got any rubber flaps to seal the ports. Ive got a moto x 2013 on the side and although it isnt rated as officially water resistant they did mention that the internals are supposedly coated with some substance that makes it resistant.
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I have turned off the phone, taken out the SIM card as a precaution, then soaked it in lukewarm water (still kept off) for a few minutes, taken it out and let dry overnight (still kept off), then in the morning put back in the SIM card, and power on.
The videos show it being left on and put in water. The only thing is the SIM card issue, hence why I take it out and just turn off the phone as a precaution prior to being soaked and taken out and dried. The water proofing isn't like the Samsung where it uses rubber gaskets/seals to keep out water, the Motorola phone's components are specially coated.
I'm not sure about you, but lint has a tendency to accumulate around the face of the phone and speakers from being in the pocket so this helps me keep it clean anyways.
http://www.androidheadlines.com/201...-water-resistance-tested-immersion-water.html
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I have turned off the phone, taken out the SIM card as a precaution, then soaked it in lukewarm water (still kept off) for a few minutes, taken it out and let dry overnight (still kept off), then in the morning put back in the SIM card, and power on.
The videos show it being left on and put in water. The only thing is the SIM card issue, hence why I take it out and just turn off the phone as a precaution prior to being soaked and taken out and dried. The water proofing isn't like the Samsung where it uses rubber gaskets/seals to keep out water, the Motorola phone's components are specially coated.
I'm not sure about you, but lint has a tendency to accumulate around the face of the phone and speakers from being in the pocket so this helps me keep it clean anyways.
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Although those pocket lints along the front panel does annoy the hell out of me its just not enough for me to run it under the tap. At least not yet I just had it since a month ago. Maybe a few more months when I get bored of it [emoji14] thanks for the info though.
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I personally used to be worried about the screen breaking. Recently my tempered glass one cracked to the point where I had to take it off. On new years and yesterday, the phone fell 20ft off a Railcar I was on working, into rocks. I watched it fall on the screen side, and my heart stopped beating for a second each time. To my surprise, no scratches or breaks on the screen. I do have a beetle unicorn case. The screen is more resilient than I thought!
I suppose it depends on what you want to do long-term. For me, I will not sell my Nexus 6. It's a good phone and will be a back up assuming it is in good condition. I do use a case that has a lip on it, but other than that I do not personally feel the need to have a screen protector. I take care of my phone and don't rub the screen against sand despite living California. My old Galaxy S4 I took off and the glass is still fine.
Screen protector are a hassle and visually an eye sore to me. I'd rather enjoy my phone while I have it until the next one.

Nexus 6p bent

I am sitting at work at my desk and I have my phone screen up, I get a couple texts and I DT2W so I can see who they are from. As I do that my phone teters, I notice it immediately and pick it up to see if there was anything under it, nope all smooth, so then I think it's maybe the case wasn't formed evenly (Supcase) so I take the phone out and put the case on the desk, no wobble. So then I lay the phone down and sure enough it wobbles when tapping a corner. It's not bent like you see when people keep their phone in their back pocket and sit on it. Mine is more twisted. When looking at the phone, the top left and bottom right will sit on the table and not wobble, but if you press either the top right or bottom left the phone will wobble back and forth.
I keep my phone in my front pocket and take it out when sitting down,I do sometimes keep it in my pocket when working in attics and such and I have crushed it pretty good when doing so. It's not a major twist and you can't tell when just looking or holding the phone, hopefully it doesn't get any worse.
Anyone else notice this on their phones?
I gave it a firm twist the opposite way and it seems pretty straight now. Maybe even a little bent the opposite way now, dammit haha.
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That's wild! Amazing you were able to twist it back ok....
Mine does the same thing whenever I remove my case to clean out the pocket lint. Removing the case puts a lot of stress on the corners and twists it, but it usually goes back to normal after waiting a day or two, or if I twist it back.
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Mine does the same thing whenever I remove my case to clean out the pocket lint. Removing the case puts a lot of stress on the corners and twists it, but it usually goes back to normal after waiting a day or two, or if I twist it back.
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heard that removing the case on the opposing side of the power and volume helps.
Sucks for you guys. Mine is still flat
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heard that removing the case on the opposing side of the power and volume helps.
Sucks for you guys. Mine is still flat
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I always remove the left side (opposite of the buttons) first, then install the case right side (buttons side) first to avoid putting stress on the buttons. It doesn't bend badly, just enough to wobble when on the table. It almost always sorts itself out after about a day or so.
Mine is currently flat too, until I remove the case for cleaning again...
I guess mine could be from the case too. It is pretty hard to get in and out.
Mines flat for the time being. But now that I've seen it bend I think I will catch myself checking every so often now.
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It's made like that. ? jk. These phones are great but pretty thin. I'm using my Spigen case now on Nexus 6p #2 but think I'll get a tough case Monday so I dont have to sweat this.. ?
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I get a wobble too when it sits on a flat surface. Oh well.
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I'm on my 3rd Nexus 6p. They have all ended up warped like what you have described. I carry my phone in my front pocket as I have with any phone I've ever had.
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These phones are pretty notorious for bends/warps. There was a thread about it since the beginning that was since locked because of trolls. Both my phones ended up with kinks near the volume button. Never got worse than that though. I'll probably never buy huwaii again though
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we have been over this before and the threads keep getting shut down, we had over a hundred people on here in a single thread with bent phones. I was one, but now I have a phone that bootloops so basicaly,
I trust huawei to build a durable phone as much as I trust a fart the morning after a night of bud light and taco bell.
@work said:
we have been over this before and the threads keep getting shut down, we had over a hundred people on here in a single thread with bent phones. I was one, but now I have a phone that bootloops so basicaly,
I trust huawei to build a durable phone as much as I trust a fart the morning after a night of bud light and taco bell.
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Haha. Mine wasn't bent yet (I'm on 6p #2) but I read this thread and got jealous and curious and went ahead and intensionally sat on mine omw home from work and now I have that new flex screen. [emoji23] I'm totally kidding. I was using a 5x after my 1st 6p was accidentally broken and man I tell you what this thing blows the 5x off the map sideways. I'd forgotten just how fast and battery friendly the 810 truly. Glad to be back. ?
6p, ABCrom by kantjer
murso74 said:
These phones are pretty notorious for bends/warps. There was a thread about it since the beginning that was since locked because of trolls. Both my phones ended up with kinks near the volume button. Never got worse than that though. I'll probably never buy huwaii again though
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Ditto, I have the same kink near the volume button. Just bent it back slightly but put a crease in the slanted edge...
Great looking phone but it just the shear size and thickness of the phone I think. The Pixel XL is smaller.

Glass Back Cracked!

Nooooo!!!!
I have only had my phone for 2 weeks and I was sitting outside of Starbucks with my phone on my lap, and this yellow jacket bee kept flying around me. So I stood up to get away from it, while forgetting my phone was on my lap. CRASH! My V30 without a case falls off my lap about 20 inches down onto the cement.
It caused a small spider web crack in the corner of the back glass. One of then cracks extends to the camera lens area. On thr bright side the screen is fine and the camera lens is fine with no cracks. Plus its only mostly the corner thats cracked on the back. But still, it really really sucks since I just got this phone.
I know some of you are thinking I was stupid for not having a case. Maybe so, but keep in mind I pretty much never had cases on my 6P or my S7 Edge. I only dropped my 6P once real bad on a hard surface (fell out of pants with a smaller pocket while sitting) which only left a scuff on the edge with the display fine, and never once dropped my S7 on a hard surface in over a year with it. So I have always been super careful with my phones. Never dropping my phone in years that was a result of my clumsiness or carless.
I guess its just a matter of time though no matter how careful you are handling your phone. Its bound to fall somehow when its not your fault. Like sliding off a slippery surface, falling out of a small pocket, or similar. Anyways I called a local phone repair shop and the good news is the back glass is only $70-$75.
I don't think I am going to get it done just yet since the display is fine, camera lens is fine, and its only the corner of the back. But I probably will eventually before I resell the phone in 1-2 years. Anyways kind of disappointed a military certified phone cracked for such short fall. This is why I prefer metal backed phones so much more. Anyways hopefully this info of how easy it cracks and the cost to replace the back out there being pretty cheap helps some others out there.
*Puts case back on my V30*
Yeah, I watched a couple of videos on what happens to GG 4 & 5 with drop tests and decided mine would stay in a case. Added bonus of keeping finger prints off of the actual phone back and just on a plastic case.
I have several cases I've bought to put on my LG V30 when I actually buy the phone. You can buy very good cases for even a couple of dollars on ebay. I started the LG V30 cases thread, because most people don't know that.
You can even buy clear cases if you still want to show off the phone.
Cases for LG V30
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/accessories/lg-v30-t3667430
Just putting that out there for people who still need a case. At those prices, order 2 or 3!
ChazzMatt said:
You can even buy clear cases if you still want to show off the phone.
Cases for LG V30
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/accessories/lg-v30-t3667430
Just putting that out there for people who still need a case. At those prices, order 2 or 3!
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Yeah I already have a case, I just didn't have it on because I don't really like having one. I got it on now though. Ita a slim fitting case by Lumion. I never heard of this case company before but I really like it. I'm probably going to give the Spigen Crystal case a try too.
AndroidPurity said:
Yeah I already have a case, I just didn't have it on because I don't really like having one. I got it on now though. Ita a slim fitting case by Lumion. I never heard of this case company before but I really like it. I'm probably going to give the Spigen Crystal case a try too.
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I'm very sorry for your accident. Ugh.
At least you know it can be repaired easily.
If the glass is still smooth, you can always put a skin over it.
This is one concern causing me pause in my purchase. Why there can't be a nice carbon fiber replacement back for this phone, I don't know. Motorola had a good idea going with the "design your own phone" during the Droid Turbo / Turbo 2 days, they just gave up on it too early.
Nay Tyzon said:
This is one concern causing me pause in my purchase. Why there can't be a nice carbon fiber replacement back for this phone, I don't know
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b'cause it's not waterproof, or your can't glue it like glass
Billy Madison said:
b'cause it's not waterproof, or your can't glue it like glass
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That's the beauty of carbon fiber composites. The resin it's molded in is waterproof, gluing is about the only way to attach it to anything, it can be built up as thick as needed to create a reliable sealing edge or stiffness to the back. And it's radio transparent, so no issue with wireless charging. It can be textured, to make it more grippy.
The ccf aesthetic isn't for everyone, I get that, but it would be great as an option, and would be completely workable.
That is a bummer that it cracked. I am super impressed by the strength of this device though, my embarrassing story about it. Bought a new TV for my living room, decided I needed to take my old TV down to the basement and thought I could wrangle the 60" TV by myself, took two steps down and slipped, fell super hard all the way down the stairs with my phone in my back pocket. Huge bruises on my back, butt, arm and legs, the phone I was positive was a goner. Took it out of the case and to my amazement not a scratch and the glass looks perfect, however there is a size-able dent on one side of the phone and it is pushing the screen out. Everything works perfect and like I said, it did not crack at all, I am not a small guy, between me and the TV it took a 300 lb hit on the edge of a step and then several more hits down the stairs.
Of course I went to T-Mobile and they laughed and said "We can't take a bent phone back" luckily I am still in the 14 days grace period and will be adding insurance so I can get a replacement. It works, but is a little annoying to use this way. And to end the story on a high note, I did save the TV, did not let go of it!
Circledog said:
That is a bummer that it cracked. I am super impressed by the strength of this device though, my embarrassing story about it. Bought a new TV for my living room, decided I needed to take my old TV down to the basement and thought I could wrangle the 60" TV by myself, took two steps down and slipped, fell super hard all the way down the stairs with my phone in my back pocket. Huge bruises on my back, butt, arm and legs, the phone I was positive was a goner. Took it out of the case and to my amazement not a scratch and the glass looks perfect, however there is a size-able dent on one side of the phone and it is pushing the screen out. Everything works perfect and like I said, it did not crack at all, I am not a small guy, between me and the TV it took a 300 lb hit on the edge of a step and then several more hits down the stairs.
Of course I went to T-Mobile and they laughed and said "We can't take a bent phone back" luckily I am still in the 14 days grace period and will be adding insurance so I can get a replacement. It works, but is a little annoying to use this way. And to end the story on a high note, I did save the TV, did not let go of it!
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A quick and healthy recovery!
My wife had dropped her v30 TWICE already in a week... Both times it luckily hit a corner and no glass cracked or scratched. Just a scuff on the metal of each bottom corner. So damn lucky with that so far... her case finally showed up the day after the second drop.
AndroidPurity said:
Nooooo!!!!
I have only had my phone for 2 weeks and I was sitting outside of Starbucks with my phone on my lap, and this yellow jacket bee kept flying around me. So I stood up to get away from it, while forgetting my phone was on my lap. CRASH! My V30 without a case falls off my lap about 20 inches down onto the cement.
It caused a small spider web crack in the corner of the back glass. One of then cracks extends to the camera lens area. On thr bright side the screen is fine and the camera lens is fine with no cracks. Plus its only mostly the corner thats cracked on the back. But still, it really really sucks since I just got this phone.
I know some of you are thinking I was stupid for not having a case. Maybe so, but keep in mind I pretty much never had cases on my 6P or my S7 Edge. I only dropped my 6P once real bad on a hard surface (fell out of pants with a smaller pocket while sitting) which only left a scuff on the edge with the display fine, and never once dropped my S7 on a hard surface in over a year with it. So I have always been super careful with my phones. Never dropping my phone in years that was a result of my clumsiness or carless.
I guess its just a matter of time though no matter how careful you are handling your phone. Its bound to fall somehow when its not your fault. Like sliding off a slippery surface, falling out of a small pocket, or similar. Anyways I called a local phone repair shop and the good news is the back glass is only $70-$75.
I don't think I am going to get it done just yet since the display is fine, camera lens is fine, and its only the corner of the back. But I probably will eventually before I resell the phone in 1-2 years. Anyways kind of disappointed a military certified phone cracked for such short fall. This is why I prefer metal backed phones so much more. Anyways hopefully this info of how easy it cracks and the cost to replace the back out there being pretty cheap helps some others out there.
*Puts case back on my V30*
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Sorry to hear that. I couldn't stand using a cracked phone so I really feel ya.
Good luck with the repairs!
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NeutronBomb said:
My wife had dropped her v30 TWICE already in a week... Both times it luckily hit a corner and no glass cracked or scratched. Just a scuff on the metal of each bottom corner. So damn lucky with that so far... her case finally showed up the day after the second drop.
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Whyyyy couldn't have mine done that?!
Actually I think the sides of this phone are super reinforced. Way more than more glass phones. I think mine just fell at the absolute worst angle that hit it just right. Just thankfully it was not the display!
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Sorry to hear that. I couldn't stand using a cracked phone so I really feel ya.
Good luck with the repairs!
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Thanks! I also found the glass back is on Ebay for only about $18 and comes with the little tool to replace it. So I might just do that myself. I watched a video of how to take the back off.
I only have 2 worries if I do it myself.
1.) Making sure the new glass back seals on tight enough still be at least mostly water proof and
2.) Removing the finger print sensor from the old back to the new back. The video I watched doesnt show how to remove the finger print sensor. But once I find a video on someone removing and reattaching the finger print sensor, then I will pull the trigger for the $18 glass back.
So much for military certified durability :laugh: :crying:
Also you'll lose the ip68 rating by replacing that yourself most lowly just a heads up. Watch the video of Jerry rig everything. When he made a clear v30. Really good on how to open phone
Happened to one of the phones on my account. Fell about 3 feet on a wood floor and the back has a hairline crack. I'll skin it, put it in a case and be done with it.
Circledog said:
.......Of course I went to T-Mobile and they laughed and said "We can't take a bent phone back" luckily I am still in the 14 days grace period and will be adding insurance so I can get a replacement. It works, but is a little annoying to use this way. And to end the story on a high note, I did save the TV, did not let go of it!
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That's quite a story! That should be in a V30 durability ad. Opening shot of the big dent and bulged screen with the phone speaking in "android voice" saying, "yeah, I took quite a beating, but you should see the other guy!" Then a fade in shot of you looking all sheepish and bruised from head to toe with a final fade out slow-mo reenactment of the fateful tussle.
stuartmc said:
That's quite a story! That should be in a V30 durability ad. Opening shot of the big dent and bulged screen with the phone speaking in "android voice" saying, "yeah, I took quite a beating, but you should see the other guy!" Then a fade in shot of you looking all sheepish and bruised from head to toe with a final fade out slow-mo reenactment of the fateful tussle.
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Lol, love it, I will have to email LG!
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Lol, love it, I will have to email LG!
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Do it! This is too good to pass over.

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