Hi, the AMOLED screen of my S4 broke. Its not a build defect but due to my stupidity. I dropped it.
Im scouting around and official samsung store is charging me 400 USD to replace it while other cellphone stores say they have an original one for 250 USD. Is there a way to find out if it is indeed the real original AMOLED display that samsung has.
I havent had it replaced yet so side by side comparison wont work. Im sure id have to pay once they attach it.
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Amoled not on the screen. If ur screen broke it's only screen and touchscreen panel will broke. Not the Amoled. Amoled is on black surface behind the gorilla glass. Amoled doesn't need back light. The original doesn't make your phone better than normal Amoled. As long as that is Amoled. Not Lcd that need backlight to work.
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Its underneath the gorilla glass. Thanks for the reply. Will download a black wallpaper to make sure its amoled
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Hi all
I bought my legend with a screen protector pre-installed on it and used it like that only for last one year. The other day my screen protector accidentally came off and I m so glad that it came off.
Just noticed that the screen is simply gorgeous without that layer. I was cribbing about legend's display all this while but now realize the problem was that protector.
Just giving a heads up to people that if you are using a screen protector, check out ur legend without it, you will not go back, trust me on that.
I think my display is easily comparable to iphone 4 now. just hope I don't scratch it.
Cheers
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It's a glass screen, I hope it's smooth and nice!
As said above, it's glass (mineral)... I've had the Legend (now my GF's) for more than a year, so it sustained a scratch or two, but the screen is untouched and daisy fresh as when I unboxed it...It's really cool technology
It also depends of type and quality of screen protector if one is used.
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I am not going back to a screen protector...for protection using a capdase rubber case, hope it's enough
Just out of curiosity, aren't all smartphone screens glass these days ?
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ashishvirmani said:
I am not going back to a screen protector...for protection using a capdase rubber case, hope it's enough
Just out of curiosity, aren't all smartphone screens glass these days ?
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Yeah most are at least. The X10 mini i know for sure use plastic, but that's old now. The Legend uses Gorilla Glass, it's extremely durable but be cautious of sand. It is harder than glass, and can make scratches. Metal most likely won't, because it's softer.
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I've stabbed my Legend with a ball-point pen before I sent it off for a replacement and it didn't sustain any scratches x) I'm not saying you should try it, but the Gorilla Glass simply is gorgeous
I think I have some issues but since I have gotten my first Android Phone (G1)
Around the first month I put some pressure on the screen whether it is pressing on the screen as hard as I can. Or putting a 7 pound weight on it.
Wow you can't even see the lcd being pressed on as the glass is pretty tough.
VeryCoolAlan said:
I think I have some issues but since I have gotten my first Android Phone (G1)
Around the first month I put some pressure on the screen whether it is pressing on the screen as hard as I can. Or putting a 7 pound weight on it.
Wow you can't even see the lcd being pressed on as the glass is pretty tough.
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The HTC G1 used plastic over its screen which is quite malleable compared to glass or even Gorilla glass for that matter...used on the S2 and S3...which is why there was no pressure marks on the screen. Furthermore, its not LCD but AMOLED so I would assume that the pressure marks may differ to LCD should there be any excessive pressure applied. Best not to try as glass even though is very hard, it does crack with very little tolerance to flex.
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The HTC G1 used plastic over its screen which is quite malleable compared to glass or even Gorilla glass for that matter...used on the S2 and S3...which is why there was no pressure marks on the screen. Furthermore, its not LCD but AMOLED so I would assume that the pressure marks may differ to LCD should there be any excessive pressure applied. Best not to try as glass even though is very hard, it does crack with very little tolerance to flex.
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Can you just marry me?
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VeryCoolAlan said:
Can you just marry me?
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VeryCoolAlan said:
Can you just marry me?
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This is xda forum not some get married forum........
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Sorry hard to find a beautiful girl that knows about tech.
Lol
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Does anybody know any matte screen protector that doesn't degrade the screen colour? I am currently using SPG clear screen protector but my fingerprints get all over the screen every time I use my phone.
I am using the citigeeks one:
amazon dot com/CitiGeeks%C2%AE-Anti-Glare-Protector-Fingerprint-Resistant/dp/B00B2YLLDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361382645&sr=8-1&keywords=citigeek+nexus+4+matte
Application is very easy and the matte effect is great, while not noticeably degrading screen quality at all.
Basically, All no colour Matte Screen Protector will not degrade the screen colour
but will degrade the Screen Quality, Resolution and the feel.
I love the techarmor ones. I have installed them on my N7 and S3 and they are perfect they come with lifetime warranty but i contacted techarmor to see if they were making for the N4 and apperently they do make them there just out of stock and the rep said they will be on stock within a week.
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unciviilized said:
I love the techarmor ones. I have installed them on my N7 and S3 and they are perfect they come with lifetime warranty but i contacted techarmor to see if they were making for the N4 and apperently they do make them there just out of stock and the rep said they will be on stock within a week.
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Nice. Thanks for the info!
Talon88 said:
Basically, All no colour Matte Screen Protector will not degrade the screen colour
but will degrade the Screen Quality, Resolution and the feel.
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yes, all matte SP make the phone looks ****ty..
why buy a 330ppi phone if one gonna put a matte SP
Front glass of my nexus cracked. Fell from approx less than half feet from my track pant pockets
The LCD display is all working well I just can't stand the crack I take my phone out.
It's there any replacement for the glass other than the LG's LCD and digitizer assembly? only the front panel ? I meant only the glass
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Ouch...did you just get the phone? I noticed the factory SP is still on. Your best bet is to just send it to LG for a repair. Doubt you will save much, if anything, from repairing it yourself. Parts are expensive and rare.
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pdthekd said:
Front glass of my nexus cracked. Fell from approx less than half feet from my track pant pockets
The LCD display is all working well I just can't stand the crack I take my phone out.
It's there any replacement for the glass other than the LG's LCD and digitizer assembly? only the front panel ? I meant only the glass
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As far as I know that may not be possible, because unlike old lcd touch screens, where the glass cover and lcd assembly are separate units, the newer phones have them as almost single unit. This gives more effective touch control and cause the high price for display. You may have to change the whole display even though your digitizer may be intact.
it is so unfortunate that our marvel cant even take such a small fall:crying:
On the same subject, any trusty online stores what we can buy the display unit?
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Were you using any kind of case, or going naked?
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I just repaired my girlfriends phone with a screen/digitizer from here . http://www.etradesupply.com/ It works great. Like now
pdthekd said:
Front glass of my nexus cracked. Fell from approx less than half feet from my track pant pockets
The LCD display is all working well I just can't stand the crack I take my phone out.
It's there any replacement for the glass other than the LG's LCD and digitizer assembly? only the front panel ? I meant only the glass
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The glass and LCD are glued together. I doubt you can only replace the glass.
I'm wondering if we should get tougher cases
pierangelo said:
I'm wondering if we should get tougher cases
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No.
I just ordered the rear cover to keep as a back up for my nexus 4 from http://www.etradesupply.com/lg/android-models/lg-nexus-4-e960-parts.html?limit=40 it looks like is the cover from newer nexus 4 without the glitter pattern but If I ever have an accident with the rear cover I'll have a replacement in hand so I can repair it quickly.
A cheapie $1 TPU cover from eBay would've prevented that. It's a damn shame to see something like this happen, especially when it was only a two-feet drop.
Were you rocking it naked or with a case?
Also, the glass and LCD are glued together so you won't get out of this situation without shelling over $100 at the very least and getting it fixed yourself.
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Were you using any kind of case, or going naked?
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no case :| i have a pouch for it
My nexus fell from my work locker which is on the bottom (2 inches off the ground) and cracked the back from corner to corner. Its just too Damn slippy.
its lot of money
fopho said:
I just repaired my girlfriends phone with a screen/digitizer from here . http://www.etradesupply.com/ It works great. Like now
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its around 125$ and shipping any other place where i can get it cheaper?
Hey Guys, does anyone know where I can get a replacement for metal rim around the glass lens? I dropped the phone and dinged it at the bottom right corner, I was wondering if there is a replacement part for it I can buy somewhere.
Thanks
-Jack
Looks like you need more than the rim.
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Pagnell said:
Looks like you need more than the rim.
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LOL exactly my words (sorry about your phone mate) :laugh:
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Looks like you need more than the rim.
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I know where to get glass, just need to know how to replace the rim
Probably have to buy the entire face plate. I would think eBay is your bet for now since the phone me is so new.
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Not a chance. Unless you own highly specialised equipment and are highly proficient at changing the glass lens alone, you'll have to replace the entire glass plus display screen plus rim which is costly.
The samoled that Samsung uses has the glass "fused" onto the amoled display screen. This allows the entire screen+glass to become heaps thinner but unfortunately makes it close to impossible to replace the glass alone. Note, it's not impossible but close. Unless you're some sort of phone technician, it'll be impossible
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lambstone said:
Not a chance. Unless you own highly specialised equipment and are highly proficient at changing the glass lens alone, you'll have to replace the entire glass plus display screen plus rim which is costly.
The samoled that Samsung uses has the glass "fused" onto the amoled display screen. This allows the entire screen+glass to become heaps thinner but unfortunately makes it close to impossible to replace the glass alone. Note, it's not impossible but close. Unless you're some sort of phone technician, it'll be impossible
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Is S4 phone different from S3 when it comes to glass being fused? I see a lot of 'guides' on youtube on how to replace it, it takes some time, but doable.
-Jack
jacque74 said:
Is S4 phone different from S3 when it comes to glass being fused? I see a lot of 'guides' on youtube on how to replace it, it takes some time, but doable.
-Jack
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Should be similar. However, it seems that the the S4's SAMOLED display breaks easily due to its size. There are reports of people saying that the display cracked underneath the glass.
I saw the guides before on how to separate the glass lens from the display using a heat gun etc etc but those require extreme skill and time.
Would the screen be covered by Samsung warranty? Since I top glass isn't damaged?
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GR13V3R said:
Would the screen be covered by Samsung warranty? Since I top glass isn't damaged?
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$200 deductable