Hey there, I just bought the case and on the day of delivery I started reading up about damage to the screen caused by the metal scratching the glass that it comes in contact with. I'm excited to have it but not at the cost of my screen, what are your experiences and what do you recommend?
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sensation lover said:
Hey there, I just bought the case and on the day of delivery I started reading up about damage to the screen caused by the metal scratching the glass that it comes in contact with. I'm excited to have it but not at the cost of my screen, what are your experiences and what do you recommend?
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Even though I don't use my Window case all the time, I don't see any kind of damage on the screen (screen protector actually) from when I used it. I always put my G2 on my back pocket and oftentimes I forget to take it out while sitting down and no damage whatsoever.
Just make sure to install a screen protector.
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Any tips on touching up the chrome paint work. Dropped it getting out of the car. Scuffed the corners.
Had ordered the cover but hadn't arrived yet. Highly recommend some sort of cover before taking this beauti out.
dskmat said:
Any tips on touching up the chrome paint work. Dropped it getting out of the car. Scuffed the corners.
Had ordered the cover but hadn't arrived yet. Highly recommend some sort of cover before taking this beauti out.
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Wrong screen protector and it's on upside down.
of course its upsidedown? better some old screen protector than non.
Any one tips on touching up the plastic chrome edging.
Ouch. Looks like you have the wrong sized screen protector on - it looks the same as mine. Came with my Case-Mate, not sure why they provided the wrong protector. Maybe they hadn't produced the right ones yet and and thought the wrong size was better than nothing.
That my worst fear ..ouch
Too bad the didn't get rid of the crome and go all black like on the nexus s
I did this to my vibrant...did u get at store? If so just swap it. Make something up like randomly rebooting
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same here. got it with the casemate. Useless screen protector anyway. need something that resists fingerprints.
dskmat said:
Any tips on touching up the chrome paint work. Dropped it getting out of the car. Scuffed the corners.
Had ordered the cover but hadn't arrived yet. Highly recommend some sort of cover before taking this beauti out.
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get a black (not translucent) silicone case, and you are all set.
I did the same thing like second week I had my AT&T Captivate, did not bother me much. No phone is gonna stay scar-free forever
i just want to say:
O dear think its time to use my case
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well if you want guys who have lots of paints, and who might be able to cover it, then try looking for one of them game workshop places, they have loads of paints in there and other stuff, I dropped a hd cam year ago and I passed by one of these shops and guy in there found a paint to cover it perfect.....just a thought
pray that the phone starts making awful noises and constantly reboots itself.
Then you have a reason to take it to Samsung repair centre.
The warranty i believe is 2years.
I ordered my cases from 2 ebay Us sellers and still haven't received them. Sad my phone from OK arrived first.
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I want to buy a Samsung Google Nexus S I9023 but it does not have a Gorilla Glass. If I use a screen guard, will that be enough protection and will it impair the touch experience?
mk.xda said:
I want to buy a Samsung Google Nexus S I9023 but it does not have a Gorilla Glass. If I use a screen guard, will that be enough protection and will it impair the touch experience?
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Yes it will be enough as long as you don't throw it at a wall or drop it(although I still recommend the gel case or hard case in addition to screen protector) and I haven't noticed any hindering of elegance and I am using the Zagg screen protector. It may take a week but it will mold right in and you'll hardly notice it is there.
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It was really a relief. Anyway am from India and will have to look for local equivalents but hearing that it would not impair the experience was a deal-saver Thanks really.
I use the phone without a screen protector for about 3 months now. I don't have a single scratch on it. I always take good care of it and never put it in a pocket with anything else (except maybe a handkerchief).
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I use the phone without a screen protector for about 3 months now. I don't have a single scratch on it. I always take good care of it and never put it in a pocket with anything else (except maybe a handkerchief).
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Same with me; no screen protector and I've had mine for about 4 months without any problems whatsoever. I don't even take any special precautions except to make sure there isn't any sand or anything on the screen before I wipe it.
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Had the phone early January and have not used it with a screen protector and have yet to get a scratch on my screen. Don't worry too much about it
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I didn't have it more than two days before the protector was put on it. This is, of course, only because I get a discount on accessories occasionally at the store I usually go to. So 25% off sounded pretty good without having to buy two accessories for the usual deal.
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Hello, I recently dropped my Nexus 4 to a concrete pavement. Fortunately it was in a case and did not get much damage, but it still received 3 scratches on the silver metal sideband, one of which seems quite deep since you can see the black background through it. Check out the attached images.
Anyway, my questions are:
1. Do you think this kind of damage is reparable? Is it possible to replace only the sideband? If so, how much do you think would that cost?
2. Do you think any kind of anticorrossion product should be applied on the scratches to protect them from rust? If so, could you recommend any?
Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
1. No, I don't think that's repairable.
2. No, you don't need to put rust protection on the scratches. All my old devices were filled with scratches (especially on the bezel) and there were never any rust issues.
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I think that ring is plastic. I have not scratched mine but I have checked it with a magnet and that does not stick. That means it is not steel and that is the only thing that would rust.
Ok, thanks guys. I'll just leave it as it is, then. All I need to do now is to find a more protective case, I guess...
Just out if curiosity, which case were you using?
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mwilliams05 said:
Just out if curiosity, which case were you using?
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I was using a flip case that I bought on eBay (here's the link, but I'm not sure if you can access it as it's the French eBay: tinyurl.com/cbt4jxc ; here's just a photo: tinyurl.com/c5czd4n ).
It generally did an OK job during the accident, protecting the back and front of my Nexus, however the upper corners were not protected which resulted in the damage. What is curious is that the lower corners ARE protected, and if they applied the same to the upper ones, I believe my phone would have come out of all of this without even a scratch.
Right now I'm considering a Ringke Fusion case (tinyurl.com/d9ssjuo). Do you know anything about it? Can you recommend it?
Buy the oem bumper, it looks like its part of the phone, hiding the ugly scratches.
stevessvt said:
Buy the oem bumper, it looks like its part of the phone, hiding the ugly scratches.
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Yes, but it doesn't protect the glass back side of the Nexus 4, contrary to Ringke. Ringke case also hides the scratches and costs less
Earlier today i was listening to music with my nexus on the table, and i picked it up and it cracked in my hand as soon as i picked it up. There is now a crack going through my camera lense to the other side. I bought it in January and it is rev_11. Would this be covered on warranty since it is a faulty back plate? Thanks in advance. BTW i am in the UK and have purchased it here via the play store. Should i go via LG or Google?
I highly doubt the temperature change can cause the crack.
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I highly doubt the temperature change can cause the crack.
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well i heard a crack after about a second after i picked it up where my fingers lightly picked it up.
Glass is a funny thing. Aside from its low elastic limit, it's actually pretty strong. However, immediately following a scratch, the molecules in the scratched area are excited and prone to shatter (it will always be prone to shatter, but moreso right after a scratch). In your case, I suspect a preexisting or newly formed scratch weakened the glass and caused it to crack under "normal use" circumstances. Interesting fact - scoring and cracking is how sheets of glass are cut to size for windows and mirrors.
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Mister_Mxyzptlk said:
Glass is a funny thing. Aside from its low elastic limit, it's actually pretty strong. However, immediately following a scratch, the molecules in the scratched area are excited and prone to shatter (it will always be prone to shatter, but moreso right after a scratch). In your case, I suspect a preexisting or newly formed scratch weakened the glass and caused it to crack under "normal use" circumstances. Interesting fact - scoring and cracking is how sheets of glass are cut to size for windows and mirrors.
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Would you think it would be covered via warranty?
It's possible. If the handset is free of any impact damage, they might believe it wasn't dropped or damaged out of negligence. Then again, broken glass on a phone is usually only caused by one thing... and that's not covered under warranty.
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Mister_Mxyzptlk said:
It's possible. If the handset is free of any impact damage, they might believe it wasn't dropped or damaged out of negligence. Then again, broken glass on a phone is usually only caused by one thing... and that's not covered under warranty.
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There is no impact damage, a couple of scuffs on the bottom and a few scratches. No scuffs on the rubber or on the front thought. Il go throught google first see if i can get a replacement.
So was the table really cold and your hand really hot or the table really hot and your hand really cold. When the N4 starts to warm up, it is climbing towards body temperature. What makes you say it cracked due to a temperature change?
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So was the table really cold and your hand really hot or the table really hot and your hand really cold. When the N4 starts to warm up, it is climbing towards body temperature. What makes you say it cracked due to a temperature change?
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The table was about room temperature however i have the flu so i have a high temperature if 2c makes a difference? lol
I've seen a few other posts concerning cracked back glass due to temperature change before, and pretty much all of them have been denied warranty repairs. You can try contracting Google to see what they say but I won't expect much.
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I've seen a few other posts concerning cracked back glass due to temperature change before, and pretty much all of them have been denied warranty repairs. You can try contracting Google to see what they say but I won't expect much.
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Ive just got a reply from google:
"Thank you for contacting Google Play Support. I apologize for the inconvenience with your phone. I understand it's cracked. Unfortunately the Google Play warranty doesn't cover cracks. However you may go through LG to get it fixed. Their number is 1-800-243-0000." LG next and if they wont il just get a dbrand skin or something.
probaply they'll exchange back of your nexus, but unfortunatly still you're gonna pay for it
Alright, I've had my S4 for about 3 months now. I've never dropped it, never scratched it, its usually in a case with a separate (non glass) screen protector. It still looks brand new.
This morning I was using it in my car in the parking lot of my apartment complex, slip it into my pocket, get out of my car and walk to my room. I took the phone out again and the screen does not work. Just flashes a bunch of colored lines and goes black again. I looked carefully and noticed it was cracked all the way through the LCD panel. The glass itself is unscratched and perfectly smooth. Is this a common problem with this phone? Why did this happen so easily?
Really strange. I hear people having problems like this but can't speak on it because I never experienced it. I like to keep my device protected with a silicone case to absorb shocks just in case I bump into something while it is in my pocket or drop it. Plus a good screen protector.
Those thin hard shell cases are big let downs. They might keep your device looking pretty and thin but they are unreliable.
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Trueray said:
Really strange. I hear people having problems like this but can't speak on it because I never experienced it. I like to keep my device protected with a silicone case to absorb shocks just in case I bump into something while it is in my pocket or drop it. Plus a good screen protector.
Those thin hard shell cases are big let downs. They might keep your device looking pretty and thin but they are unreliable.
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Yeah, I dont like the thin ones. The seem like crappy protection. I had the Neo Hybrid but that cracked last week so I ordered a UAG...it arrived today. Just my luck