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Does the screen need to be protected?

Does the screen need to be protected or does it really stand up to the abuse the youtube video shows?

Unless you want to test on your own =)
I had the hd2 and got a nasty scratch across it. So honestly for the $5 cost of a screen protector I don't think it hurts to use one
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disturkis4u said:
Unless you want to test on your own =)
I had the hd2 and got a nasty scratch across it. So honestly for the $5 cost of a screen protector I don't think it hurts to use one
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$5 where? What brand?

disturkis4u said:
Unless you want to test on your own =)
I had the hd2 and got a nasty scratch across it. So honestly for the $5 cost of a screen protector I don't think it hurts to use one
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x2 I also own an hd2. the vibrant screen may b scratch resistant but not scratch proof.
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Clearfreak has it for 5.99 on ebay free shipping...and another company also has 3 sheets for like $5 or so...check out the accessories thread titled ' screen protector ' much info there about the different brands
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clearfreak for one,$5.99 shipped & made here in the US
and you can find them cheaper still
clearfreak are on ebay - do a google for them, they $9 on their web, plus there are some reviews comparing them to other brands

I got mine at tmobile they thru them in for free ... but they sell for 10.00 for a pack of two at tmobile ...

it actually does put up do that abuse.. tested some things and no scratches

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it actually does put up do that abuse.. tested some things and no scratches
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this. the screen is a beast honestly. I'm actually having second thoughts about buying cases for it (one leather, one silicone gel). it's so light and thin it belongs in a pocket and I wouldn't put anything else in that pocket (change, keys, etc). In my opinion, for myself, I would never ever cover it up with a film and diminish the clarity, brightness, or touch sensitivity, however minuscule the difference might be my two pennies

ive tried to scratch it with keys and it wont happen same with a pocket knife.
this thing is TOUGH

I actually use the one that came with the Phone. U know, the one on the phone when it ships. It works great. I wash them in water, and shake most water off. I lay it on the phone with some water still on there. Not a lot duh, but enough to moist most of the sheet. I then use my credit card to flatten it nicely. It's great. And free. Oh, i also cut off the top right tab.

personally, I like riding bareback when it comes to phones if you're careful it's totally worth it.

99.9875% of the time the screen protector isn't necessary but then there's that ONE little thing that puts a scratch across the middle of the screen and it bugs me for the rest of the time I own the phone. That's why I use screen protectors.

boodies said:
I actually use the one that came with the Phone. U know, the one on the phone when it ships. It works great. I wash them in water, and shake most water off. I lay it on the phone with some water still on there. Not a lot duh, but enough to moist most of the sheet. I then use my credit card to flatten it nicely. It's great. And free. Oh, i also cut off the top right tab.
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Badass. I had to cut mine to fit inside of the slight chrome rim but totally worth the effort. I had the tmobile one on there and it looked like sh*t. Really degraded the screen quality IMO. Don't know why mine was over sized but it's all good now.

The video is in Japanese, but you'll figure it out.
First test...galaxy s in a bag with keys, screws, random metal, etc.
Second Text....nail / screw to the screen directly
Third Test...razor blade to the screen directly
Then they do several drop test.

I had a BestSkinEver protector on my G1 and my fingers didnt glide very well on the touchscreen. The Vibrant screen is very nice, fingers glide just great for Swype. Worried about putting a protector on it and losing this PLUS screen awesomeness.
For those who put a protector on, how does it feel/look?

laristech said:
The video is in Japanese, but you'll figure it out.
First test...galaxy s in a bag with keys, screws, random metal, etc.
Second Text....nail / screw to the screen directly
Third Test...razor blade to the screen directly
Then they do several drop test.
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First, someone says it's Chinese on phandroid and now you say it's Japanese. Dang people, if you don't know what language it is, then just say Asian. Really, not hard.
Btw, the video is in Korean. Yes, what a surprise.

velocd said:
Badass. I had to cut mine to fit inside of the slight chrome rim but totally worth the effort. I had the tmobile one on there and it looked like sh*t. Really degraded the screen quality IMO. Don't know why mine was over sized but it's all good now.
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I am now without a protector. I tried many times to get the finger print smudge off the stock shield but it just wouldn't come off. (on the sticky side, that touches the glass) I am gong to get the clearfreak.

What needs to be protected is that metal edge. I dropped my phone ONE TIME on concrete from KNEE LEVEL and now all four corners of the metal have ding in them. Under that cheap layer of gunmetal coloring is Chrome, wouldn't be surprised if the gunmetal just wears off from everyday use eventually.
On another note the screen and battery cover were 100 percent undamaged. Tough plastic surrounded by cheap metal, if the plastic is so fancy and strong, why didn't they just make the whole outer shell out of it? Geniuses.
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laristech said:
The video is in Japanese, but you'll figure it out.
First test...galaxy s in a bag with keys, screws, random metal, etc.
Second Text....nail / screw to the screen directly
Third Test...razor blade to the screen directly
Then they do several drop test.
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That video was PAINFUL TO WATCH!!!! Good to know that our phone is pretty damn scratch resistance other than being struck by a direct blade attack as shown in the video. The guy kept commenting on how strong the Glass is. In the mix bag test, he says that the glass is clear. The pastic areas were scratched but the glass was okay he says. Btw, it's Korean.
edit : that's so awesome, they get Terrestrial DMB to stream TV whoa. guess they had this since 2000 lol

Cleaning your baby?

Am I the only one that will take the time to routinely clean there incredible? I have a screen protector and a case on my phone. And when I have down time ill take the case off and wipe it all down with 95% alcohol wipes, and use compressed nitrogen (from work) and lightly blow all the fuzz and dust off it. Making sure not to blow on the speakers of course.
Just was wondering what you guys do to keep it clean.
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synisterwolf said:
Am I the only one that will take the time to routinely clean there incredible? I have a screen protector and a case on my phone. And when I have down time ill take the case off and wipe it all down with 95% alcohol wipes, and use compressed nitrogen (from work) and lightly blow all the fuzz and dust off it. Making sure not to blow on the speakers of course.
Just was wondering what you guys do to keep it clean.
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Those are pretty much the exact steps I take with mine about once a month

Shiftyshadee said:
Those are pretty much the exact steps I take with mine about once a month
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It feels like a new phone afterwards. I always get down time at work in the beginning of the months so take my time on it. And its cool we have clean room equipment so I always have the wipes and the nitrogen. Kinda wish I could bring in the Xbox and blow it out too.
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I usually give her a nice hot bath... works wonders

g00s3y said:
I usually give her a nice hot bath... works wonders
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Lol
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What happens if you blow the compressed air on the speaker??
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packerjd04 said:
What happens if you blow the compressed air on the speaker??
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You could blow out the speaker from the force of the compressed air.

toosurreal01 said:
You could blow out the speaker from the force of the compressed air.
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O wow I was not aware of that! Even from a quick one over? Thanks for the info, I'll just stick to wiping with the microfiber cloth I suppose.

packerjd04 said:
O wow I was not aware of that! Even from a quick one over? Thanks for the info, I'll just stick to wiping with the microfiber cloth I suppose.
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yeah the speakers have a paper cone and could blow out if you do a direct hit. for me i can adjust how much nitrogen is coming out of hose. just don't get it to close.

I got a couple of those monster screen cleaner kits that I got from work a couple of years ago that I use. Monster forgot to drill holes in the spray bottles so we were to to throw the defective ones away. The spray and the microfiber cloth work wonders cleaning the screen and the silicon parts of the case that get dusty. At retail of $20 a kit, its not worth it but if you can get it for less then I highly recommend it. Plus you can use it to clean all other plastic gadgets guilt free
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Every once in a while I'll take off the back and dust it out. Mainly the camera lens cover, I'm always getting a ton of dust under it. I don't have a screen protector or a case and it is still in great condition. Can't say the same for the back of my iPod though, stupid chrome.
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I usually walk into home depot twice a month and use the tool rentals air compressor to blow out the accumulated dust from the rear cover.
Occasionally i'll make the mucrofiber cloth damp, just enough to get the
ouly stuff off from my screen protector.

I use my t shirt...and some spit.
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newter55 said:
I use my t shirt...and some spit.
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I do this too... works wonders... i think i may start cleaning my whole house like this...

If there are any fibers or lint on the speaker screen you can use a small strip of Scotch tape and lay it GENTLY over the speaker screen to remove. Works wonders but do not press on!
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My cleans itself never had a problem with it no cover or screen protector. The way they built these phones they take a pretty good beating and they keep on trucking. I am just amazed that my phone don't have any scratches with the many times my 2 year old had dropped it on the floor. It is really an Incredible!
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newter55 said:
I use my t shirt...and some spit.
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Mom, is that you?

gonzlobo said:
Mom, is that you?
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I think you should sell your incredible and use the money for counseling.

g00s3y said:
I think you should sell your incredible and use the money for counseling.
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You trying to say your mom never expressed her concern for your appearance using the exceptionally effective saliva/finger method to straighten your hair...or get a dried up booger off your cheek?
Guess I was just lucky.

mine is getting dust underneath the bottom left corner of the screen. How do i get this out?

I dropped my NS from 4th feet

So the story is I accidentally dropped it on ceramic tile and it bounce a couple of times before it finally stop.
What amazes me is that there's no single scratch or dent on it; and everything was intact when I pickup the phone from the floor. And no, I don't use any case at all. Yay for NS build quality!
But I think I need to get a case since the back of the phone feels slippery. Or is there any battery cover replacement that made from rubber?
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adityaw said:
So the story is I accidentally dropped it on ceramic tile and it bounce a couple of times before it finally stop.
What amazes me is that there's no single scratch or dent on it; and everything was intact when I pickup the phone from the floor. And no, I don't use any case at all. Yay for NS build quality!
But I think I need to get a case since the back of the phone feels slippery. Or is there any battery cover replacement that made from rubber?
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KNOW THINK ABOUT..... SAME accident, BUT WITH HTC (SAMSUNG GOT A PLASTIC....BUT IT'S SMART)

i dropped my SNS like 10 times before the mail order case finally arrived
plastic case has its merits

adityaw said:
So the story is I accidentally dropped it on ceramic tile and it bounce a couple of times before it finally stop.
What amazes me is that there's no single scratch or dent on it; and everything was intact when I pickup the phone from the floor. And no, I don't use any case at all. Yay for NS build quality!
But I think I need to get a case since the back of the phone feels slippery. Or is there any battery cover replacement that made from rubber?
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Telus sells the Casemate for the nexus S in store. it adds a little more bulk, but overall i'm very happy with the case.

You could buy a cheap InvisibleShield-like full body protector on ebay and just use the back part for grip.

It did make a dent at one corner after I dropped it from my desktop on to a 300W transformer sitting next to my desk

I droppes mine on rough ground and I got some scratches on the top of the device, put the tpu case and now I feel safe.
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Dude, read on from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=901481
I've been using this for a month now. You won't notice it's there and it gives the phone a nice grip.
Oh, and please do follow the instructions very well. First timers almost always mess it up because they thought they knew better, yup I was guilty of this crime

Just dropped mine tonight. I knew it was bound to happen sooner or later. Got some little dents on the 4 corners. Oh well, phone still works great.
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I might get out the dremel and the polishing kit and try to buff it out a bit. Think that'll work?
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cygnum said:
Dude, read on from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=901481
I've been using this for a month now. You won't notice it's there and it gives the phone a nice grip.
Oh, and please do follow the instructions very well. First timers almost always mess it up because they thought they knew better, yup I was guilty of this crime
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BSE seems nice, I hope it's available in shops in my country

Ulver said:
I might get out the dremel and the polishing kit and try to buff it out a bit. Think that'll work?
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If I were you I'd probably by some case to hide it. But then again I am not good with those kind of tools :|

adityaw said:
BSE seems nice, I hope it's available in shops in my country
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If you order at least 3 sets, they'd ship it for free (discounted shipping for 2). And you wouldn't have to worry about customs tax and stuff, since they send it in a letter envelope.

AllGamer said:
i dropped my SNS like 10 times before the mail order case finally arrived
plastic case has its merits
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hahahaha

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?
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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
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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?

My new shiny ONE fell....

So I get home and I get a message.So I take out my ONE to read it and my daughter comes behind me and I turn...the next thing my shiny new ONE is airbourne...I grab at it but hey like all new phones it's slips and falls from neck height and falls flat on the tiles.I'M SHOCKED...I DONT PICK IT UP...I'M IN SOUTH AFRICA..Know one has the ONE here.Thoughts flash through my head.Spares,repairs IM F,D.I pick it up after gathering the courage...there is nothing wrong with it .Not a scratch or knick...YYEAAAHHH.I laugh..smile...my daughter peaks from behind the door..it's safe...
Share yr horror stories man.....
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nizaamh said:
So I get home and I get a message.So I take out my ONE to read it and my daughter comes behind me and I turn...the next thing my shiny new ONE is airbourne...I grab at it but hey like all new phones it's slips and falls from neck height and falls flat on the tiles.I'M SHOCKED...I DONT PICK IT UP...I'M IN SOUTH AFRICA..Know one has the ONE here.Thoughts flash through my head.Spares,repairs IM F,D.I pick it up after gathering the courage...there is nothing wrong with it .Not a scratch or knick...YYEAAAHHH.I laugh..smile...my daughter peaks from behind the door..it's safe...
Share yr horror stories man.....
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#troll? I don't believe this.... drop anything aluminium with a reasonable weight from "neck" high and it will scratch or dent unless of course you are 1 ft 1"... I once dropped my S3 from about 20cm and it scratched too..

No horror stories here so far :victory:...
You should thank the phone gods and show your gratitude by investing a case

I promise you...true story.I am just as surprised as anyone.the sound it made when it fell..flat face down was like I dropped the iron on the floor.I am just happy nothing is wrong.very happy dude
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m00moo said:
#troll? I don't believe this.... drop anything aluminium with a reasonable weight from "neck" high and it will scratch or dent unless of course you are 1 ft 1"... I once dropped my S3 from about 20cm and it scratched too..
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could have beena lot worse... a lion could had bite him

I've been looking online for good covers.something that won't make it to bulky and that wont take away from the look of the phone.
And no...there are no lions in the streets in Cape Town.
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VICTORY.....
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Unless it drops to contrete or marble, it doesn't always get stratched or dented. wood is forgiving sometimes.

I scratched mine by taking it out of THE OFFICIAL HTC CASE...not happy.

Like I said guys flat on a stone tile LCD down.no wood.just aluminium against stone
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nizaamh said:
I've been looking online for good covers.something that won't make it to bulky and that wont take away from the look of the phone.
And no...there are no lions in the streets in Cape Town.
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I have a gel cover really does not take from the phone..it's sex with a condom lol
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m00moo said:
#troll? I don't believe this.... drop anything aluminium with a reasonable weight from "neck" high and it will scratch or dent unless of course you are 1 ft 1"... I once dropped my S3 from about 20cm and it scratched too..
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A troll about something good that happened? Are trolls becoming kinder,...gentler?

m00moo said:
#troll? I don't believe this.... drop anything aluminium with a reasonable weight from "neck" high and it will scratch or dent unless of course you are 1 ft 1"... I once dropped my S3 from about 20cm and it scratched too..
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It happens sometime.
My s2 was fell from 4th floor yes you heard it right 4 floor and straight down to road and nothing happens. It was working fine
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stevessvt said:
A troll about something good that happened? Are trolls becoming kinder,...gentler?
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Sorry. You don't seem to understand the word troll/trolling.
Look it up on Urban dictionary lol But yes it seems unreal since people are scratching the phones even with care.

I like to see some good news rather than the usual doom and gloom. I was thinking about a case, but i hate cases. I came up with a plan for people in this situation,,,,,,,, carpet. If we all get carpet we wont have to worry about dropping our beautiful phones.
Great to hear your phone survived the fall buddy, i hate that oh sh*t feeling when you see something precious slow mo dropping to the floor
I normally kick my phone before it touches the ground, adding more speed and danger to the possible outcome

m00moo said:
Sorry. You don't seem to understand the word troll/trolling.
Look it up on Urban dictionary lol But yes it seems unreal since people are scratching the phones even with care.
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I know what a troll is.
I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express last night.

milestoneman said:
I scratched mine by taking it out of THE OFFICIAL HTC CASE...not happy.
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Was it the double dip or the double dip flip? I really want the double dip but all I've been hearing is stories about the case scratching the phone when you take it on and off....I switch phones almost every day, and I've heard it's a pretty tight fit and you can hear the case "grinding" the phone. Wish they would have put some "velvet" or something on the inside to pad the phone
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I can totally believe this. I have had this phone for almost 3 months now and was probably amongst the first 20 people in the world to own it. As I am clumsy, I dropped the phone from my jackets top pocket (so slightly above chest height) straight onto hard wood floor and it made a horrific sound. Had the phone for a few hours and was in shock, picked it up and to my absolute surprise it was perfect, nothing, not even a single scratch or dent.
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Thought it'd be wise to put a rubber cover on, if not to protect the camera lens a bit, the next day my boss knocks the phone outa my hand, slamming on the concrete floor.
Just had a little rebound.
No damage .
That was lucky, said I.

Mine fell 1 metre off the kitchen worktop on to a concrete floor face down, remarkably with no damage
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