I went down to the pool today thinking I would use a Ziploc to store my phone. As it turns out, I can still use the phone in the bag?????? Is this something special about the s3 screen, or have I been spending way too much on waterproof cases on my old phones?
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Not something I'd try, but that sounds pretty cool! In response to your question, it's most likely due to the fact that it's a capacitive screen which registers electrical impulses
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I do it with my girlfriend's ipad all the time. It's just and apple product though. Nogreat loss if the bag fails.
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I do it with my girlfriend's ipad all the time. It's just and apple product though. Nogreat loss if the bag fails.
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I would never have the guts to take my devices near water
Yeah I put my old iphone4 in one when we go to Carowinds here in nc specially on any of the water rides for like an insurance in case my hands are wet of whatever and the screen always worked. I pretty neat
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Greg1007 said:
I went down to the pool today thinking I would use a Ziploc to store my phone. As it turns out, I can still use the phone in the bag?????? Is this something special about the s3 screen, or have I been spending way too much on waterproof cases on my old phones?
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I did the same thing with my phone when i went to the beach for vacation. Kept water and sand out.
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Well then... now I feel dumb.
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I have been doing this for awhile now. I always put my phone in a zip lock when going to the beach.
Lol, I put my phone in a zip lock bag when I mow the yard to keep it from getting dirty from dust.
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Great in the shower as well
yea have have been doing since the evo 4g when i go to work to keep the drywall dust out
Its just a layer of plastic. This shouldn't be surprising. Screen protectors are just a layer of plastic glued to our screens.
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I accidentally found out last year when I put my phone in a baggie to protect it from the rain. If you think about it, it is just an oversized screen protector.
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Damn I forgot just how thin this damn phone is. And the sgs II is going to be even thinner? Wow, go samsung.
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It's a skinny phone, my rubber case made it bigger, took it off and it's perfect, fits nice. Just gotta be careful.
I love the phone without a case but you have to freakin bear grip it or else its a slippery little bastard at times lol
If you get the zag shield that comes with front and back protection it'll make the phone a lot easier to handle.
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Has anyone managed to remove the ugly Cincinnati Bell decal logo off their vibrants? If so, how did you go about doing this?
LOL, I've seen that logo and its substantially more obnoxious than any other logo I've seen. I can't remember exactly but I think its up at the top alot like the T-Mobile logo is just ALOT BIGGER(a pic might help maybe?). If it is then I know the Otter Box case covers up that whole section. It will still be there but at least you won't have to look at it anymore. Good luck!
Hi very likely I will be getting Samsung vibrant what do you think of it
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what are your choices? i like it but it could be better
Here you go
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Ouch. That was one rough design.
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Here you go
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lol, Yup thats what I was thinking. I saw one in person once and that was the first thing I noticed, the gawd awful logo!
- have your tried some sort of paint thinner? maybe goo-gone? be careful tho
- seriously google "samsung vibrant otterbox" images, its a great case and it will cover that area completely.
I removed my CB logo with a razor blade and bit of patience.
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Meh. It's harmless, and I've barely noticed it was there since I got my phone a couple months ago.
Why risk possibly damaging the phone or the gorilla glass?
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Meh. It's harmless, and I've barely noticed it was there since I got my phone a couple months ago.
Why risk possibly damaging the phone or the gorilla glass?
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Two reasons - the screen protector bubbles around it and two; everyone and their cousin asks you why there's a sticker on the front of your phone.
A co-worker removed his with his fingernail and a CreditCard.
John
Comes right off
... if you just use a little bit of isopropanol and a kimwipe (or if you don't have that, try using a non-scratch dish sponge)
Guess what it says underneath?!? T-mobile LOL
If it's just a decal, heat it up a little (leave it on your dash) and see if you can't get it off then. Several years ago I owned a small graphics company and we used this stuff called "Vinyl Up" to remove anything with an adhesive. It's very gentle and doesn't eat paint. That said, it's a little expensive in this context.
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I have dropped my phone at least 50 times when I first got it and today I accidentally spilled water on it and its still working , haha basically wat I'm trying to tell u is my phone is built tough and the screen is touch as well and still working like it did out the box . I just wanted to share that with u guys
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And I dropped it on concrete today
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You've jinxed yourself now.
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You've jinxed yourself now.
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Agreed. I didn't the same thing.
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I've dropped mine countless times, including off the top of my truck onto asphalt. And off the top of a bunk-bed at camp three times. I've dropped it into the pool, got it out and it was still on . But I did have to replace the entire back housing just to get a new camera lens because mine literally fell off. And I have replaced the speaker four, FOUR times because of it blowing. And I just dropped it from about 1 foot off my chair and it cracked the lens (luckily it's not in the way of the sensor). BUT, the screen has been fine the entire time. Some scratches, but I can not believe the glass has not broken
Hopefully it can make it to July when my upgrade is due. Even though I got it on April 29, 2010. Because I used my brothers upgrade, and he used mine. So now we'll be even.
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I've dropped mine countless times, including off the top of my truck onto asphalt. And off the top of a bunk-bed at camp three times. I've dropped it into the pool, got it out and it was still on . But I did have to replace the entire back housing just to get a new camera lens because mine literally fell off. And I have replaced the speaker four, FOUR times because of it blowing. And I just dropped it from about 1 foot off my chair and it cracked the lens (luckily it's not in the way of the sensor). BUT, the screen has been fine the entire time. Some scratches, but I can not believe the glass has not broken
Hopefully it can make it to July when my upgrade is due. Even though I got it on April 29, 2010. Because I used my brothers upgrade, and he used mine. So now we'll be even.
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nice ! Haha
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RMarkwald said:
You've jinxed yourself now.
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Don't beleive in that stuff
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BANG. .. oops...
I'm on my 3rd Inc. The first 2 had shattered screens the first time I dropped it..the 3rd has a case lol
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I'm on my 3rd too. Bcuz I was a noob and kept bricking my phones
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Good to know.
These phones are really tough. I'm surprised at the abuse mine has taken. Thrown at an above ground pool, thrown at doors, thrown out of a moving car!!!! The last one was with the case on (thank God) and the only thing I've had to replace was the camera housing (knock on wood)
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These phones are really tough. I'm surprised at the abuse mine has taken. Thrown at an above ground pool, thrown at doors, thrown out of a moving car!!!! The last one was with the case on (thank God) and the only thing I've had to replace was the camera housing (knock on wood)
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That's wassup !
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I had a scare last night. I use my phone as my alarm clock and I had a cup of water next to it by my bed. I went to reach for some water and knocked it over all over my DINC and I was like "**** **** **** ****"
It's all right though <3 so glad because I never want to give up this phone.
Right, I'm with ya ^
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Alton (Halo 2) said:
And I dropped it on concrete today
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I've dropped mine probably 10x time before getting a silicone case and some chips on the outer edges of the screen are about the only damage.
Haha ^
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I dropped mine in the toilet, fully submerged. It was on and i could see the screen under water. I dried it, it booted right up. The only thing ive noticed is the batterry doesnt last like it used to. Im amazed i didnt have to file a claim as im up for renewal soon. This thing is aesome!
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Haha ^
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What's sad is that just earlier that day (the day it chipped the screen in a few places), I was on Amazon buying a screen protector and I had put a silicone case in my cart but I removed it because I thought, "I've had this phone for 3 mos and I haven't dropped it.....why buy a case now?"
2 hours later.....BAM......fml.
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What's sad is that just earlier that day (the day it chipped the screen in a few places), I was on Amazon buying a screen protector and I had put a silicone case in my cart but I removed it because I thought, "I've had this phone for 3 mos and I haven't dropped it.....why buy a case now?"
2 hours later.....BAM......fml.
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LOL
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...and it survived like a boss. Only a small scratch on the back cover.
My iPhone had a much less drastic fall and was destroyed.
Also dropped my Note while cycling. The silicone case took all the shock so my Note is still in a perfect state.
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...and it survived like a boss.
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LooooL!
Love it!
Holy s**t!! I dont want that to happen to me. Will take good care of my Note. Never fall yet
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you are lucky, i dropped my gn and the silver rim are also scratches...... my fault that i was not using any protective cover then.....
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haha, btw, i also like your survive like boss analogy!. but certainly my note is more lovely!!
my note fell twice already. once from a normal table down on the hard ceramic floor and once from the bed down on the wooden floor. not a scratch. having previously owned the HD2 i've come to expect that kind of endurance from a smartphone, and the note didn't dissapoint.
U guys r lucky. I dropped my note once and the top has a small chip. Heavy phone = larger impact
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I also wiped out skiing last week with it it my inside jacket pocket. It broke two of my ribs and still was not damaged
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Lucky people! I dropped mine from about 30cm and it hit the floor on the corner left of the menu button and the screen shattered!!
Still using it because the display and touch is still working. I live on a farm, so to get to town is a day trip to get it to a repair shop.
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I was even more lucky. I was at a small rock koncert yesterday. And ive been jumping around as is custom for that kind of music. But sudden i get a feeling that im stepping on something. I look down and my foot is on my phone :S luckily not a single scratch. I have no idea how it survived this treatment :O
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I also wiped out skiing last week with it it my inside jacket pocket. It broke two of my ribs and still was not damaged
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ohhhh...im glad you note is ok!!!! LOL
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I was even more lucky. I was at a small rock koncert yesterday. And ive been jumping around as is custom for that kind of music. But sudden i get a feeling that im stepping on something. I look down and my foot is on my phone :S luckily not a single scratch. I have no idea how it survived this treatment :O
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Its funny at the same time i feel sorry for your Note!..not you..haha
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Lucky people! I dropped mine from about 30cm and it hit the floor on the corner left of the menu button and the screen shattered!!
Still using it because the display and touch is still working. I live on a farm, so to get to town is a day trip to get it to a repair shop.
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Why do you have a smartphone? Living in a farm and all... I don't get it
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I've bought a plastic case from DX, only 2.50$, my phone is in good health '-'
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razorhanny said:
Why do you have a smartphone? Living in a farm and all... I don't get it
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Are you practically saying that any person living in a farm should not have a smart phone??
Answer to your first question "why do you have a smart phone?" is " what's it to you ??? and you said " i don't get it " and answer to that is " he doesn't need you to understand why he bought his galaxy note" as that is none of your frickin business.... HOPE YOU GET IT NOW....
take care it pal
i love my note!
I gave it a lot love afterwards
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Sang I'm glad it survived. I can only amagine the terror ....
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TxDLoaD said:
I was even more lucky. I was at a small rock koncert yesterday. And ive been jumping around as is custom for that kind of music. But sudden i get a feeling that im stepping on something. I look down and my foot is on my phone :S luckily not a single scratch. I have no idea how it survived this treatment :O
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Dude, that's....
On one side extremely funny since I know full well how rock concerts can be and on the other really useful information about an extreme test I doubt ANY manufacturer ever makes.
Really cool that it lasted like that mate!
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I gave it a lot love afterwards
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Hahahaa that made me laugh...
Well I dropped once on a ceramic floor while forgot that my headphone cable was still attached as was pulling it and it literally flew off lol and second time on wooden floor ..My note is like as new hehe Though using a hybrid case..
I put on best skin ever, skin and then when I made a call the phone wouldn't lite up to see the hang up button. So I took skin off tested call it worked with skin off. I then put screen protector by Lumii Ark (great screen protector) and the same in call experience.
I haven't taken the protector off yet simply looking for a fix. I know that there are the two sensors on the upper left corner. It is polished clean and the protector is crystal clear. Any thoughts or similar experience?
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bline007 said:
I put on best skin ever, skin and then when I made a call the phone wouldn't lite up to see the hang up button. So I took skin off tested call it worked with skin off. I then put screen protector by Lumii Ark (great screen protector) and the same in call experience.
I haven't taken the protector off yet simply looking for a fix. I know that there are the two sensors on the upper left corner. It is polished clean and the protector is crystal clear. Any thoughts or similar experience?
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Use a hole punch so it doesnt block the sensor
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ctowne said:
Use a hole punch so it doesnt block the sensor
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Yup, pretty much. Or you can use scissors
I tried scissors with the skin and ruined the skin. I appreciate both responses. Have either of you had to fix this with ur N4 I have had a lot of androids and never any issues like this with the sensor being covered by screen protector.
I'll consider the hole punch. But would have to buy another screen protector. Sigh
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I tried scissors with the skin and ruined the skin. I appreciate both responses. Have either of you had to fix this with ur N4 I have had a lot of androids and never any issues like this with the sensor being covered by screen protector.
I'll consider the hole punch. But would have to buy another screen protector. Sigh
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If google would ship it to me already I'd be able to tell you :banghead:
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ctowne said:
If google would ship it to me already I'd be able to tell you :banghead:
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I just feel like there has to be another way. I Dont even own a hole punch lol
I'm just not gonna make any phone calls
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I just feel like there has to be another way. I Dont even own a hole punch lol
I'm just not gonna make any phone calls
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Yeah i cant think of one at the moment. You dont need a protector anyways. Just treat her like a baby and you'll do fine.
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Yeah i cant think of one at the moment. You dont need a protector anyways. Just treat her like a baby and you'll do fine.
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I'm gonna probably just cut it
Edit: I cut it with nail clippers to get a rounded effect.it actually looks OK and works now.
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Liberate yourself and go without the screen protector. I've used screen protectors on all my previous phones from the HTC Sensation, Galaxy SII, Galaxy SIII, and Galaxy Nexus.
When the Nexus 4 was announced I sold my SIII and picked up a Galaxy Nexus for relatively cheap. I decided that since the Galaxy Nexus was going to become my backup phone I'd go without a case or screen protector. Over the past 3 weeks of using the phone this way I've really grown to appreciate the phone "naked". Now I really could never go back to covering these beautiful phones with a case or screen protector again. I haven't been babying the phone like I normally would and it doesn't have a single scratch anywhere on it.
I'm really looking forward to using the Nexus 4 without any protection and enjoying it for what it is. Worst case, if I drop it and it gets damaged I'll shell out the ~$160 for a replacement from Google. I made enough profit from selling the SIII (which I put away just in case) to easily cover the cost of a replacement if necessary. For me, this is plenty peace of mind to enjoy the phone with no protection.
Just my $0.02.
Fair enough. I already bought a case I'll get first week of Dec. I have had the phone since the 18th so I know the awesome naked feeling u speak of.
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I want a flip to car that leaves the screen bare when open. I will just use the case when I think the phone needs added protection.
I do not really like anything that is on the touch screen but I may put a transparent shield on the back glass.
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