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I had heard months ago of some people having cracks in their SIII casing on the metallic side trim.
Back then i checked and couldnt find any but now ive can see one on each corner of the phone. Im presuming this may be the way they are manufactured and I had just missed them before?
However I now have a crack in the same trim on the usb port.
This is frustrating ad its never been dropped and always been in a case.
Anyone sent had same prob and had Samsung repair free of charge?
Im in the UK and bought the SIII at launch SIM Free.
The 'cracks' on the four corners are actually joints/mould marks - it's not metallic but polycarbonate.
I've read (search xda) that the thin bezel around the edge of the phone is known to crack at the thinnest parts on early models and were repaired under warranty. Best contact Samsung to arrange a repair, as long as the casing has no damage marks I don't see why they won't do yours.
5 days ago I got my galaxy Gear fit, It was great.
I put on skoth tap as a screen saver the first 2 days.
The 3rd day I said that it is probably a strong device so i took it off. That was bad decision.
The frame around my screen got scratched for really no reason.
4th day My screen got a tiny scratch.
And yes, It is original from Orange cellular company.
Does anyone else have these problems or has good screen savers and frame protectors because my frame is turning black?
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-TransformixS4
bought mine on release day and wear it naked and rarely take it off during the day. i work on my truck, do my yard work, play with the kids, and anything else that the day brings and not a scratch or mark. same experience with my Note 3 as well naked and no issues.
sorry to hear you have had that happen though.
no problem here either maybe you were just unlucky and got a lemon
i was going to add that Best Buy sold me a warranty for $20 for 2 years that replaces it no matter what happens even scratches. not sure where you got it but if it was Best Buy and you are within 15 days or whatever maybe you should get that warranty.
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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nemanja066 said:
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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https://youtu.be/LO_aTg1VU6k
https://youtu.be/S8BfTyXWpfk
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.
http://www.androidheadlines.com/201...-water-resistance-tested-immersion-water.html
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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.
I bought my S9+ (SM-G9650 DS) back in April 2018 but these days I've noticed 3 lines that disappear when you clean the screen with microfiber cloth but reappears with my oil skin or water. I've read that it was the oleophobic coating also some guy on Reddit got his device fixed and a Samsung employee told him that it was a defective batch https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS9/comments/8g534o/oleophobic_coating_wearing_off/
I hope Samsung Ecuador replace my screen or give me an replacement.
I hope Samsung Ecuador replace my screen or give me an replacement. I purchased it in May
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I hope Samsung Ecuador replace my screen or give me an replacement. I purchased it in May
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Try bringing it to an authorized service center. Had a local unit in Philippines have this same issue and they offered to replace the screen and battery.
Two months and 3 weeks with the GS9 + and I'm seeing oleophobic coating wearing off on the spots where thumb is used for scrolling. Not directly visible for now but when applying some drops of water and spreading on the screen can easily show where its wearing off.
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Two months and 3 weeks with the GS9 + and I'm seeing oleophobic coating wearing off on the spots where thumb is used for scrolling. Not directly visible for now but when applying some drops of water and spreading on the screen can easily show where its wearing off.
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go to a service center and demand that they replace the screen
it isn't your fault that the oleophobic coating has ****ty quality
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go to a service center and demand that they replace the screen
it isn't your fault that the oleophobic coating has ****ty quality
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Its a problem out here. Service center guys will replace the screen after keeping the phone with them for 1, 2 days but in the process they end up damaging/scratching the phone and then its a never ending process of follow ups . It happened so with my old galaxy s6 edge plus.
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Two months and 3 weeks with the GS9 + and I'm seeing oleophobic coating wearing off on the spots where thumb is used for scrolling. Not directly visible for now but when applying some drops of water and spreading on the screen can easily show where its wearing off.
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I don't have this issue over the main screen (yet) after about the same duration of use as you, but I've noticed it similar to this user here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtDf53wcgmc
I certainly don't have it as bad as him and he also seems to demonstrate it over the main screen, rather than just the sides and the top left. I definitely have it over both the sides (around the curved edges) and the very top left area. What I'm curious about is whether I had it from the very start (you won't notice it until you "dirty" the screen a bit and have the right lighting and viewing conditions) as I don't think it's worsened since I first noticed it 2-3 weeks ago. However, it seems there are more reports of people noticing it get worse, which is not a good.
Do you think this is definitely a new thing or could it have been there from the start?
This is without a screen protector? Scary
Mmmm. I have had this problem with every samsung phone since the note 5, gs7 edge, gs8, gs8 plus, note 8. Now the gs9 plus . I notice it happens if use alcohol base products like hand sanitizer, etc and then use ur phone the OC starts to waredown. My gs9 plus looks really bad in sunlight cause of this reason. The only way to realive this problem would be to hide it with a water base screen protector or whitedome tempered glass.
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Mmmm. I have had this problem with every samsung phone since the note 5, gs7 edge, gs8, gs8 plus, note 8. Now the gs9 plus . I notice it happens if use alcohol base products like hand sanitizer, etc and then use ur phone the OC starts to waredown. My gs9 plus looks really bad in sunlight cause of this reason. The only way to realive this problem would be to hide it with a water base screen protector or whitedome tempered glass.
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I've never used any liquids on the screen aside from a bit of water.
eduardmc said:
Mmmm. I have had this problem with every samsung phone since the note 5, gs7 edge, gs8, gs8 plus, note 8. Now the gs9 plus . I notice it happens if use alcohol base products like hand sanitizer, etc and then use ur phone the OC starts to waredown. My gs9 plus looks really bad in sunlight cause of this reason. The only way to realive this problem would be to hide it with a water base screen protector or whitedome tempered glass.
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I've never used any liquids on the screen aside from a bit of water.
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I've owned every Galaxy S series smartphone in the past and each one suffered from this oleophobic coating getting removed exactly where the fingers constantly touch(especially the thumb) without the use of any alcohol or any other solution whatsoever and as I never used screen protectors. But S9 plus took the shortest time amongst them if I remember correctly and since currently its not visible yet from any direction or lighting condition without pouring water there, I ended up installing a tempered glass.
I've noticed this in two spots on my Galaxy S9+. A vertical streak in the upper left corner and a vertical streak on the middle-right.
They're not near the rounded part of the edge. They're not where my fingers reach. I think it was always like that but I only noticed recently. And in the brighter summer sun, it's VERY noticeable now.
Not sure of the best way to get it replaced.
Bought it through T-Mobile. Do I take it to them to replace? UBreakIFix? Or any other Samsung authorized repair place like the specific Best Buy ones?
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I've noticed this in two spots on my Galaxy S9+. A vertical streak in the upper left corner and a vertical streak on the middle-right.
They're not near the rounded part of the edge. They're not where my fingers reach. I think it was always like that but I only noticed recently. And in the brighter summer sun, it's VERY noticeable now.
Not sure of the best way to get it replaced.
Bought it through T-Mobile. Do I take it to them to replace? UBreakIFix? Or any other Samsung authorized repair place like the specific Best Buy ones?
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Can you show a pic ? Just asking.
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Clearly feels like QC issues in your case. Rather ask for replacement than going for repairing and such.
Sure. It's not the easiest thing to photograph. You have to get the reflection just right. But you can see here when I smear my palm across the upper corner and the sides, there's a toothpick-sized streak that doesn't get any fingerprints on it. And in the bright sunlight it's really noticeable.
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Sure. It's not the easiest thing to photograph. You have to get the reflection just right. But you can see here when I smear my palm across the upper corner and the sides, there's a toothpick-sized streak that doesn't get any fingerprints on it. And in the bright sunlight it's really noticeable.
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Yeah its seen clearly. You should Ask T-Mobile for a replacement I would say,
Sorry for late reply but I got my phone repaired for free at Samsung Customer Service, if you also have problems with your oleophobic coating go inmediately and they should give you a new device or at least a screen replacement.
In my case the receptionist didn't understand what the oleophobic coating was and she said that my phone doesn't have any issues so you should try to convince her/him by using a flashlight to highlight the lines/smudges on the screen are still there even after they cleaned it with a microfiber cloth.
I received the phone after 4 days and they had also changed the battery and the buttons without any extra charge.
PD: English isn't my main language so feel free to correct my grammar if I've made any mistake or you doesn't understand me.
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theymyron said:
Try bringing it to an authorized service center. Had a local unit in Philippines have this same issue and they offered to replace the screen and battery.
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Hi what's the process? How much did it cost you? Mine has streaks on it. Looks like a tree branch. Thanks in advance
If they consider it as a manufacturing error, the repair will be free of course. Otherwise, screen replacement is around 200€.
Fell off night stand 2 1/2 feet onto tile face down! Never had this issue before (Diztronic thin case) but it must have hit perfect to break the glass and it's got a nice spiderweb on the lower right hand corner!!!
To make matters worse it appears it has to be replaced with the display so $229 seems to be the going rate.
Before I get it fixed, my question is does anyone have recommendations, i.e. Samsung depot, ubreakifix, et al?
My phone was PERFECT, flawless and now I fear that it will come back looking less than 100%. My display is perfectly uniform and has no pink, etc. I just got a Note 9 and both displays look nearly identical.
What about water resistance? I don't normally dunk my phones but I'm concerned if/when I sell it.
I never use case's like this . Always buying 360 protection like Supcase ( In my s9+ SUPCASE ARES) with front layer of protection . I was using s7 with one of supcase's (Supcase Water Resistant) case it was inpristine condition. without any scratch or anything like it. Water resistans is always less if u do repair in services . They need to brake factory seal wich is IP68. Maybe ask i those who will repair your phone that seal will be water resistant. Wish you luck
My S9+ dropped a couple days ago when I was transferring out of the wheelchair. It hit a metal point on the edge which the plate glass saver did not save ? I was researching for a better case. Thank you ?