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Galaxy s ii bump scratches like crazy

Samsung should have done a back cover that extented through the whole phone's back, the bump in the lower part gets scratched very easily, am i the only one? and yeah i dont use a case on my phone, a cover plate destroys the slim figure of the phone

The "bump" on the bottom of the phone does actually get a lot of scratches
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They nailed on the galaxy s ii for t-mobile, check it out }

It's because of this I bought a "case-mate barely there" case.
I've never had a case before and didn't want one for this phone because I didn't want to loose the thinness either. Very glad I did though. The phone is still very thin and (on the black case) has a nice matt, slightly grippy texture which I personally find preferable to the standard backing.
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Chad_Petree said:
They nailed on the galaxy s ii for t-mobile, check it out }
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looks very different from the international version.

oyebto said:
looks very different from the international version.
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but that's the kind of back cover they should have used tough

Currykiev said:
It's because of this I bought a "case-mate barely there" case.
I've never had a case before and didn't want one for this phone because I didn't want to loose the thinness either. Very glad I did though. The phone is still very thin and (on the black case) has a nice matt, slightly grippy texture which I personally find preferable to the standard backing.
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Identical scenario for me.
Really didn't want to lose the thinness either, but this is an excellent protector - wish I'd bought it earlier.

Just scratched my glass
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T-mobile one looks great!

ChongoDroid said:
Just scratched my glass
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oh dear, get it fixed and use...........
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/sgp-ultra-oleophobic-screen-protector-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-p30587.htm

use galaxy s2 bumper butter look

I must say the Barely there case breaks fast if you drop it
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could be worse
look what happened to mine last night

raze1000 said:
could be worse
look what happened to mine last night
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what happened?
jonny68 said:
oh dear, get it fixed and use...........
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/sgp-ultra-oleophobic-screen-protector-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-p30587.htm
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Looks real good, but it's a little expensive, is it worth it?

is the touch still fully functional now ?

I see this thread and shake my head.
Getting a decent case is the first step to protecting a phone that you just spend a lot of money on. It might make it a little less thinner, but it will offer better grip and allows you stop babying every time you set in the table.
As for the dude that broke the glass, that was probably like the one weak spot. GorillaGlass isn't supposed to scratch or crack. Just avoid putting the phone in the same pocket as your keys and you shouldn't need to waste money on a screen protector.

This thread is painful.
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bruflot said:
I must say the Barely there case breaks fast if you drop it
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The Samsung official mesh case seems better quality than the case mate one.

Psilocin said:
I see this thread and shake my head.
Getting a decent case is the first step to protecting a phone that you just spend a lot of money on. It might make it a little less thinner, but it will offer better grip and allows you stop babying every time you set in the table.
As for the dude that broke the glass, that was probably like the one weak spot. GorillaGlass isn't supposed to scratch or crack. Just avoid putting the phone in the same pocket as your keys and you shouldn't need to waste money on a screen protector.
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gorilla glass is NOT scratch proof, keys won't damage the screen but dust will , the kind of dust/dirt that it's usually on people's pockets

I only ever keep it in a pocket without keys or anything else so never worry about a case.
The phone was on the floor next to my chair charging up while i was watching tv, knocked a fork off the coffee table and you guessed it, right on the phone.
No screen protector is gonna protect against that happening lol.
Everything is working fine actually. just feels a bit iffy when sliding over the long cracks in the glass.
Will be going in for new screen under insurance claim as soon as i been on my hols. so stuck with it like this for a few weeks.

Where can I get one from?

Fragile SG3

All these "I dropped my phone" threads is freaking me out.
Why is this phone is fragile? I've dropped my DX several times on Concrete even, it's still ticking along. Someone dropped GS3 30" in carpet floor and screen is f***up.
I'm picking up two GS3's tomorrow, but I'm terrified to use it. Haven't order a case yet. Should I looking into getting insurance? What's the best place to buy Ins. Tmobile store? SquareTrade? Esquared?

Only a few amount of broken phones compared to the millions that have already shipped worldwide isn't something you should panic about.

I think I have seen 3 or 4 total threads like that. Out of possibly 10 million devices sold and several thousand xda members, I think you're just worrying too mulch. Just be careful with your phone, don't worry about it too much.

I take my phone into the gym while I lift and its fallen out of my pocket a few times. Phone hasn't broken yet I'm not too worried about it being fragile

Well...it is a bigger screen. So that has something to do with it.

If it's that worrisome for you, put a nice case on it like an Otterbox or a Sylicrylic Dual Pro. No more worries

I watched the drop tests for the international version and saw how fragile it was so I bought a case before I even got mine. It went on before I even left T-mobile.
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Put a simple TPU on it and stop freaking out!''
Seriously....is there some phone you can drop and not have it break that would cause you not to freak out then you should probably buy it!!!!!!
Right way!!!!!!

tiisai44 said:
I watched the drop tests for the international version and saw how fragile it was so I bought a case before I even got mine. It went on before I even left T-mobile.
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Smart! I'm putting mine in my TPU case for the trip home from the store then immediately gonna install my xtremeguard battery cover protector and Triboscreen screen protector and to the charger it goes cause once I fire it up its going down!
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916x10 said:
Smart! I'm putting mine in my TPU case for the trip home from the store then immediately gonna install my xtremeguard battery cover protector and Triboscreen screen protector and to the charger it goes cause once I fire it up its going down!
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You should look for an even larger signature picture because this one doesn't completely take up our entire monitors yet. Close though.

Paging Dr B said:
You should look for an even larger signature picture because this one doesn't completely take up our entire monitors yet. Close though.
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You should look for a monitor larger than 13" so you can stop whining

I feel my GS3 so fragile. So I ordered Otterbox Commuter for that.
My prior smartphone is a Samsung Captivate that feels stronger than GS3.

Mine actually fell off a 3' shelf today on a hard floor. I have just a cheap hard case on it but it took the brunt of the fall and not the phone. Luckily too it landed on the back. Ugh my commuter case can't get here fast enough
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I dropped mine at work, right onto the tile, on the left back corner, from chest height and it literally put the two lightest scratches possible.
Nothing broke, nothing damaged, and scratches you wouldn't notice unless you're me and you know they're there.

Is your phone naked and will you keep it naked?

I was reading some threads people were getting scratches just laying it on a table and what not. i still have the plastic it came with, but now for me its coming off and i wont have a case here anytime soon.
How is your back holding up with you guys just keeping it naked? still crystal clear? i had an iP4 but it was always cased up.

Mine is good, but I also haven't put it to real world use yet. I will probably get a case whenever better options are available. I did just harder that Spigen screen protector though.
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Yes and yes. I really hate cases. I see my phones as products I use. I never broke one, but a few had some little scratches. But hey, for me that's way better than a case.
The official bumper looks nice, but I still wont put in on my phone.

danielvc said:
Yes and yes. I really hate cases. I see my phones as products I use. I never broke one, but a few had some little scratches. But hey, for me that's way better than a case.
The official bumper looks nice, but I still wont put in on my phone.
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yea i feel the same way but due to the place i work at an automotive shop i keep my phone in my front shirt pocket. sometimes when i bend down it tends to slip out and i feel only thing that will protect that is a otter box or some sort of hard case.

Naked all the way. However i have always treated all my phones like my baby.

sotorious said:
I was reading some threads people were getting scratches just laying it on a table and what not. i still have the plastic it came with, but now for me its coming off and i wont have a case here anytime soon.
How is your back holding up with you guys just keeping it naked? still crystal clear? i had an iP4 but it was always cased up.
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I am sternly against any protection for phones. I hate them. I don't pay hundreds of dollars for gadgets to hide them...lol

Just noticed a small scratch on the back of mine - it's very fine - probably from putting it down on a table.
I hate to think what it's going to look like in a few months. I'm going to take extra care from now on.

amdhunter said:
I am sternly against any protection for phones. I hate them. I don't pay hundreds of dollars for gadgets to hide them...lol
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Better stick with HTC and Motorola then. These hundreds of dollars gadgets seem to break easily.

Yes.
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Phone covers are like condoms take away from the fun but sometimes essential for protection. But I like to live on the wild side so no case for me
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Mine still has the factory plastic on, and it's staying that way till I get a case.

Rusty! said:
Mine still has the factory plastic on, and it's staying that way till I get a case.
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This, i've got a couple of tpu cases coming within a week hopefully and a pack of screen protectors.
Better safe than sorry ...

ashymac86 said:
This, i've got a couple of tpu cases coming within a week hopefully and a pack of screen protectors.
Better safe than sorry ...
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+1

rottensalad said:
Naked all the way. However i have always treated all my phones like my baby.
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Same here
Backordered baby!

I'll put mine in a tpu case as soon as I can. If I keep it unprotected and life happens unexpectedly then I'd have to hide an ugly cracked back anyway. Either way I think it's funny when people criticize one another's choices when it comes to case/no case. To each their own!

rottensalad said:
Naked all the way. However i have always treated all my phones like my baby.
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that's how it goes for me
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Rusty! said:
Mine still has the factory plastic on, and it's staying that way till I get a case.
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Exactly.

I plan on keeping it in the silk bag my sunglasses came in until my best skins ever full body protector comes in. Haven't ordered a case yet, will probably order an androidified case soon tho.

Mine is naked. I've never liked cases or covers, but it is a very slippery device. It'll have to be a really nice looking case for me to cover my Nexus 4 up.
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I have a BSE skin and official bumper on order. Currently naked up front, put the plastic back in the back at the moment. Looks crap and bubbly :'(
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Dropped face down from 2.5 feet

Pulled up to 7-11 this morning for some coffee, One was on my lap, parked, opened door, got out, SLAP!!! It fell face down flush with the ground (asphalt). I think I stared at it on the ground for about 3 minutes, before my eyes teared up I decided to face my fears and pick it up. The glass was perfect, no scratches, nicks, or cracks... I was VERY surprised. It fell hard, the aluminum on all 4 corners does have a nick in it, but the glass was fine.... Awesome.
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You got lucky!
I think because all 4 corners are chipped, most of the force was distributed and saved your screen.
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I did exactly that same time of morning and everything with my DNA but it landed vertical on a corner and cracked into a shattered spider web. Glad yours came out better.
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Did the same thing with my HOX, was jogging and it fell out of my bag, nearly gave myself a hernia!
It was okay though, phew!

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Pulled up to 7-11 this morning for some coffee, One was on my lap, parked, opened door, got out, SLAP!!! It fell face down flush with the ground (asphalt). I think I stared at it on the ground for about 3 minutes, before my eyes teared up I decided to face my fears and pick it up. The glass was perfect, no scratches, nicks, or cracks... I was VERY surprised. It fell hard, the aluminum on all 4 corners does have a nick in it, but the glass was fine.... Awesome.
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Now is the time to run out to ATT and pick up a nice Otterbox Commuter trust me you will be happy and it will hide the nicks
Glad your device survived that was a hard post to read

nullkill said:
Now is the time to run out to ATT and pick up a nice Otterbox Commuter trust me you will be happy and it will hide the nicks
Glad your device survived that was a hard post to read
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Forget the Otterbox, if you can get this instead go for it.
I bought one the other day and it is easily comparable to the Otterbox.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BQZD4CE/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_gb?ie=UTF8
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The-Last-Hylian said:
Did the same thing with my HOX, was jogging and it fell out of my bag, nearly gave myself a hernia!
It was okay though, phew!
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The One X is tough. I've dropped it on my hardwood floor many times, phone still looks great. Tiny dent on the bottom. Still upgrading to a One though, I'll just be more careful.

I did the same a few weeks back , is anyone going to attempt to replace the speaker covers where the dents are ?
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That's awesome.
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Seriously, you just got lucky. The glass WILL shatter if you drop it face down. Had dropped my Note II on the face and luckily got away with it too. But more often that not it does break. Take care of it better next time though

TeamDraven said:
Forget the Otterbox, if you can get this instead go for it.
I bought one the other day and it is easily comparable to the Otterbox.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BQZD4CE/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_gb?ie=UTF8
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that has to be the ugliest case ive ever seen... lmao

I was shoved down a flight of steps yesterday by an inconsiderate schoolboy, and there are now two large cracks across the screen of my phone. While the phone still works, I want to replace the screen and speaker grilles. Fingers crossed, hopefully HTC knows how to fix this.

Sodalitas said:
I was shoved down a flight of steps yesterday by an inconsiderate schoolboy, and there are now two large cracks across the screen of my phone. While the phone still works, I want to replace the screen and speaker grilles. Fingers crossed, hopefully HTC knows how to fix this.
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i hope you drop kicked that devil and send the parents a bill.

He was alone, I yelled at him, he cried, I relented. I'm weak like that. Ah well.

Seems the 4 corners of the phone are slightly raised as I dropped mine face down and only one corner has a little nick.
HTC phones have always been indestructible for me especially the screens. Galaxy s3 and note 2 screens are very fragile.

Enzopreme said:
that has to be the ugliest case ive ever seen... lmao
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I came here to say that. Hideous.

Exactly how I broke my nexus 4 didn't have that same fate though. Positive thing about that situation is I had a excuse to buy the ONE lol
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Enzopreme said:
that has to be the ugliest case ive ever seen... lmao
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I was just thinking the same.
I'm a fan of the Baseus Slim flip case. It's cheap, good quality and it protects the screen.
I never thought I'd like a flip case but it's actually really unobtrusive and when I'm home I take it out.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=300885232164
I loved the slip case for the Sensation. It was light, thin, aesthetically pleasing and protected the phone really well. I don't understand why HTC didn't continue making them in that style. They went back to the chunky ones with the pull tab for the One X and they don't do a slip case for the One at all. I much prefer being able to feel the lines of such a beautiful device when I'm using it.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=180718618384
I would never have a flip case that holds my bank cards though. Firstly it's very nature makes it larger than necessary but you're also making a very convenient little package and advertisement for muggers and pick pockets. Not clever if you live in a city.
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I gotta ask you something guys.
I'm trying to decide what to buy. Flipcase, pouch or some clear gel case.
I really want to buy a pouch because I don't want to hide this beauty. So my question is; when do you think people drop their phone most? while talking or while taking it out of pocket? I mean if I got pouch it'll protect it if I drop when taking out of my pocket. But It wouldn't help if it was in my hand (obviously)

I always like pouches. All of my phones look like new when I finish with them.
In my opinion, skins don't protect the phone it's so easy to scratch the screen in your pocket and screen protectors look like ****.
Flip covers aren't ideal either. You could easily get keys or loose change between the screen and the flap, when in your pocket.
I like pouches because you hold the phone as it was intended to be and you view it as intended. What's the point of having a beautiful device if it's hidden under layers of gel, leather or plastic? It's like everyone who has an iPhone is always telling me how beautiful it is and that's why they don't want an android phone. Then I ask them the last time they actually saw their beautiful iPhone out of it's case and that makes them think.
The difficulty I'm finding with the One and a slip case is as I pointed out above. HTC made a great slip case for the Sensation but the last few they've made have sucked. I have a One X slip case and it's huge both on the phone and in the hand. I've tried loads of third party slip cases in the past, with other phones, and the main issues are quality and that they're generally ill fitting. Not to mention they often look like crap.
The reason I started buying official HTC cases was that I was sick of buying new cases all the time and I saw one cheap and decided to try it. I have to say that the quality is generally way better with their own cases and I've bought official ever since (I've owned six HTC phones). This time round though I think they've screwed it up. The official cases for the One are too bulky. I want a tight fitting slip case that covers the top of the phone well but is easy enough to remove the phone from to answer quickly.
You also have to consider the material. When I first started buying cases I really didn't want leather and I bought ones made from textiles but they aren't so easy to slip in and out of your pocket. In fact gel cases pretty much grip the material in your pockets, this could cause you to fumble with the phone to get it out of your pocket and drop it. I say that because it has happened to me before and I had a few near misses. So. Anyway. I ended up realising why it makes a lot of sense to go with leather. It's just as easy to get in and out of your pocket as with no case at all.
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The Damage Thread. Have you defiled your phone's appearance yet?

So I just woke up to a knick on the side of my phone this morning. Nothing major by any stretch but nevertheless if your like me it bothers you to death and you can't stop looking at it. So I'm wondering if anyone else out there has make a mark on their baby yet. (Side note: the fake metal sides are cheap af. I tested it by lightly tapping my cast, I broke my wrist, and it left a Mark that won't come off. Come on LG even my samsung plastic held up better.)

i got a small crack near the mic opening on the bottom..doesnt bother me that much..hoping to exchange it when the nexus x comes out..if it is better

Dropped from a foot and the screen cracked and doesnt work. Saying that i have insurance so i got a new one

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i got a small crack near the mic opening on the bottom..doesnt bother me that much..hoping to exchange it when the nexus x comes out..if it is better
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Yea I'm excited to see what it offers unfortunately I'm on Big Red, not by choice, just no other carriers have coverage beyond 2g in my area.
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Dropped from a foot and the screen cracked and doesnt work. Saying that i have insurance so i got a new one
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Well that's a plus. I'm sure that deposit sucked but at least you got spiffy new looking phone.

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Dropped from a foot and the screen cracked and doesnt work. Saying that i have insurance so i got a new one
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I dropped mine from about 2.5 feet and it put one long crack through the screen and nothing to one side of it worked. $156 LCD/digitizer replacement through LG. I feel your pain.
Edit: I forgot to mention this happened with the Spigen Slim Armor case on.
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Haha, the other day I was driving a fork lift truck at work like I usually do and I guess I was going to fast when I hit a bump and my phone flew to where my feet was and then to the ground face down. Luckily the only damage done was a tiny nick to the screen that you can't even tell it's there unless I point it out. It was bugging me to death the first few hours but now I barely notice it. Can't be seen with screen on either. I was rather disappointed to. I have a phone cover on it and it shouldn't of gotten scratched but oh well. It could of been worse.

I have some hits on the frame around the screen, 2 scratches on back cover and 2 more barely noticable on the screen. That's it.

The world played out in slow motion the first time I dropped my phone. At this point though there are a few very minor scratches along the edge of the phone around the screen.

hairline crack across the bottom microphone. NEVER dropped it. Do you guys confirm this is a more widespread issue?

yeah I've got tiny scratches on the back... barely visible
but the bizarre thing is that I'm pretty friendly with how I use the phone...I never dropped it yet.. using a thin back case..
weird...I think LG should work better on durability...
Even though the back of the G3 looks and feels great
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yousifamir said:
yeah I've got tiny scratches on the back... barely visible
but the bizarre thing is that I'm pretty friendly with how I use the phone...I never dropped it yet.. using a thin back case..
weird...I think LG should work better on durability...
Even though the back of the G3 looks and feels great
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Same thing. Dropped it once while drunk but even before that I had these weird little scratches on the back. No clue where they are from.

Hairline crack at IR port. Will try and get a free replacement in a couple of weeks using warranty

Had my phone bare naked for few weeks and dropped if few times, had in my pocket with keys and change. No scratches or anything anywhere. I don't even think I'll be getting a screen protector since this baby is one tough son of a female dog.
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AllstarE4 said:
I dropped mine from about 2.5 feet and it put one long crack through the screen and nothing to one side of it worked. $156 LCD/digitizer replacement through LG. I feel your pain.
Edit: I forgot to mention this happened with the Spigen Slim Armor case on.
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Wow... With SPIGEN on dude? I always thought that those cases were awesome.

It must have landed on a corner.
I just got the same case today. I could see it not providing much protection if it lands on the ground on the corners. The top and back are just rubber.
I love the case though. Not sure how much protection it offers from drops.
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yousifamir said:
yeah I've got tiny scratches on the back... barely visible
but the bizarre thing is that I'm pretty friendly with how I use the phone...I never dropped it yet.. using a thin back case..
weird...I think LG should work better on durability...
Even though the back of the G3 looks and feels great
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You probably got dirt grains in between the case and phone.

tntgdh said:
Wow... With SPIGEN on dude? I always thought that those cases were awesome.
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So did I. The case is nice and doesn't add bulk. It would probably offer more protection if it were a little softer rubber.
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It must have landed on a corner.
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Yep, right on the corner. Funny how Spigen advertises "Absolute Drop Protection" and "Air cushion corners". Lol
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Jesus, i bought one of those but I hasn't arrived so far. I using a regular tpu case

It's still a great case and I think it provides decent protection unless dropped in a certain way.
The case looks beautiful and I love the way the camera is separated from the volume.
I'm happy with it so far and still much better than bare bones.
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I ran an apple background for a little while. That's all the defiling so far.