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How to avoid cracks?

I just ordered a Nexus 4 a few hours ago. I was stuck between it and a Note 2 but in the end I went for the Nexus 4 and I'm hoping that I made the right choice.
The main thing I'm worried about is it cracking; apparently, some people have had the back of the phone crack without it being dropped. What would be my best bet to prevent said cracking? I imagine a full case would be best though I'd rather not have to use one if possible. Would a back screen protector prevent cracking (not from drops of course, but from normal use) or would I need a bumper as well?

Be careful and avoid any rapid changes in temperature. I am not going to case my phone, maybe the bumper at the most to prevent slippage, even non-strengthened glass is pretty tough. But yeah; don't be scorching your device with benchmarks and then set it down on a cold marble surface, juggling it, or setting it down on uneven surfaces and you should be set.

Not dropping it or bump it into anything (in your hand, pocket) and you'll be fine. Oh, and don't put it on the armrest of the couch.
The bumper can give you a extra safety boost.

I wish I was in a position to test this but in my mind something like the invisishield stuck on the glass should make it more resilient but I have no evidence other than my own logical though
That being that if you do place your phone down on anything slightly uneven the glass is having a concentrated pressure through a point in the glass. Thus it cracks at that point.
By applying an additional layer over the glass, as long as the phone isn't thrust into a single point of impact, simply laying the phone on an uneven surface the pressure would be spread over the surface more evenly.
A bit like if you try slapping your leg. It hurts. Now place your other hand on your leg and slap your hand on your leg. You still feel it and your other hand is in contact with your leg so the force should still transfer through but its actually much less.
Now someone would have to test this and find out at what thickness a film would have to be to have similar properties of protection but it should be possible. Well in my head anyway
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That's a good point. I also realized that keeping a transparent screen guard on the back glass makes it less slippery and less likely to slide off surfaces
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In-pocket flexing was an issue from one crack I read about. Be careful not to sit on the little bugger, or put it in your effing skinny jean pockets and do gymnastics.

I've been thinking that putting some small rubber feet on the back glass would help prevent it come in contact with surfaces. I do have a bumper case incoming which should prevent that problem anyway but I don't know when it will even arrive lol.
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Even though I love the phone without the case cause it looks great, but I wouldn't use it without a case for too long. I have bought front and rear protectors for xtremeguard and I bought me a clear TPU case for now. I do want the bumper case but that thing is impossible to get for now.

Oleophobic Coating wearing off

I have my nexus 4 now for about a month, and I noticed that, starting from the top left edge of the front face the oleophobic coating looks like to wear off, it is noticeable because the fingerprints are much more visible in that spot!
does anyone else have this problem?

I find my screen gets 'sticky' after a few minutes use, where my finger no longer slides with ease.
But as far as finger prints my whole screen is permantly covered in them lol.

I just opened a thread in Q&A about this very thing. Mine's the same way. Was wondering if anybody has tried to use after-market coating sprays as a viable solution to this kind of thing. I've noticed that other phones in the past have had this problem too, so somebody here should have seen it before.

I've never used a coating spray but I highly recommend iKlear for cleaning. They claim it doesn't damage coatings, but it is a bit pricy. (Like all screen cleaners)

It's winter. Your hands are dry. Use lotion. Problem solved.

you need some Fusso SmartPhone drops, I have never had this issue as I have a screen protector, should last upto 3-6 months
www.amazon.com/API-Fingerprint-Oleophobic-Coating-SmartPhone/dp/B008H2GFUW/ref=pd_cp_cps_0

A month on and mine is still slick but if I could tell the coating was giving out I would call google.

Yep I am definitely experiencing this at the top left and slightly at the bottom right. The glass is still slick it more that they look like blemishes. Not sure what I should do really...
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republicano said:
you need some Fusso SmartPhone drops, I have never had this issue as I have a screen protector, should last upto 3-6 months
www.amazon.com/API-Fingerprint-Oleophobic-Coating-SmartPhone/dp/B008H2GFUW/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
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I was very close to buying this for my galaxy nexus but then i got the nexus 4, i wish some one would review it

Is this what you guys are seeing? I started noticing this a day or two ago, but I have no idea what it is. Is it the coating wearing off or is it a defect in the glass/screen itself?
(Smears were added intentionally to show the blemishes inside red box)

Yes that's it, at first glance it looks like it could just be a few finger prints but if you keep wiping, it doesn't go away. It looks like it's below the screen, but obviously it's not because it wasn't there before.
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Yeah exactly. If the screen is clean then it doesn't look like it's there, but once there's dirt/oil again, then the blemishes come back. If it was the coating, wouldn't the glass feel different? Because my glass still feels really smooth all over, including that spot.

Sadly my glass feels really rough in the middle... Stupid coating! You can see the damage pretty well if you wipe a wet cloth over the screen. Will probably post a picture soonish

Has anyone tried to RMA their phone because of this? I've just discovered a ~1" x 1/8" streak right in the middle of my screen that just collects oil. No matter how well I clean it up with a microfiber and a dab of water it reappears once I use the screen again. I noticed when wiping the screen with the microfiber cloth it seems that the friction is higher in that patch.

Devo6273 said:
Has anyone tried to RMA their phone because of this? I've just discovered a ~1" x 1/8" streak right in the middle of my screen that just collects oil. No matter how well I clean it up with a microfiber and a dab of water it reappears once I use the screen again. I noticed when wiping the screen with the microfiber cloth it seems that the friction is higher in that patch.
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Strong bump. I've got a similar issue on my 5 days old Lumia 920, around the earpiece to be more more precise. I don't really care much about it because it's not on the screen so I don't know wether I should get it replaced or not.

DeusInvictus7 said:
Is this what you guys are seeing? I started noticing this a day or two ago, but I have no idea what it is. Is it the coating wearing off or is it a defect in the glass/screen itself?
(Smears were added intentionally to show the blemishes inside red box)
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aren't the smears not supposed to happen if it's oleophobic? I guess I'm wondering why I'm always having to wipe my screen off when I've only had this phone for like a month..

I used that lame screen protector that comes with my nexus 4 for a couple of weeks. After getting fed up with it I removed it. A couple of hours later I found a scratch on my nexus 4. I tought that the gorrila glass was just bull****. I also found out that if I rub the scratch with micro fiber it completely disapears. Maybe it was already scratched and I didnt notice it because of the screen protector? A month later and no other scratch has appeared. Seams weird to scratch the screen in a few minutes after removing the protector but 1 month later no other scratch has appeared. Also my corners (specially the top left) is getting some heavy wear. Has anyone RMA their phone because of this disapearing oleophobic layer?
Regards.

Possible manufacturing defect
I've had my Nexus 4 (new design with the nub on back) for about a month and in the upper left corner also what appeared to be a smudge, and after some alcohol wiping and delicate cleaning is still there It shows up more when there are finger oils than when clean. I've owned many other smartphones before and this hasn't happened, I keep it in jeans pocket with nothing else, so the only thing it could've been rubbing against was cotton. I think either LG made the coating too thin or of a material that weakens easily maybe when in contact with some acids (like fingers that have just peeled an orange).
Really sad to see this, my older & cheaper LG Optimus S & LG G2x didn't have this problem.

Anyone tried Rainx? I have used it in the past and it works pretty well. Needs reapplication occasionally.

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Anyone tried Rainx? I have used it in the past and it works pretty well. Needs reapplication occasionally.
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I wanted to try what kind of phone did you try it on? I've seen other people in other forums try it before.. I think on Droids.. Does it work good?
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Physical Body Build Quality (silver) -- Easily Scratched

I just noticed a few scratches that I'll have to live with.. Maybe I'll have to buy a case now (thought going naked would have been fine)
I know there are plenty of topic on this, but most cover actual defects.
Btw, just wanted to say that I LOVE this device. No way I'm returning. Not even this unit! Can't! Spent soo much time customizing it, and even the benchmarks are slightly above average
Anyway... My problem right now is the chamfered edges and the bottom speaker grill.
The silver One is susceptible to the same amount of scratches as the Black One, albeit they won't be as prominent on the silver variant.
The unit I'm talking about is actually a replacement. The first One I owned had defects, but even for the short time I had it, it somehow managed to build a few dents and scuffs on the chamfered edge up at the top speaker grill.
This time, the problem's on the bottom! I have a few scuffs on the bottom chamfered edge... It's been 4 days in my possession, and already is growing hits and dings. Now here's the interesting part.. As a university student, school's out and the phone has pretty much left the house only once! Other days it laid either in my hand, on my pocket, or on the floor right by my bed.
I looked at it and thought that maybe I can polish them when they get worse.. But things took a turn for the worse right away!! As I was examining the scuffs on the edge, I came across a hairline scratch that extended from the bottom of the lower speaker grill to the top (of the speaker grill) -- almost like a crack -- a hairline crack. Looks as if a pencil lightly went over it.
I've attached photos for your viewing pleasure, but as minor as they appear, note that it's only been about 4 days!! I'm wondering what'll come out of it over an extended period of use.. Guess I can live with whatever has happened to date though =]
*please note that the images aren't too good a representation of the actual damage to the device. It's slightly worse in person -- the abundance of light blurs the scratches a bit.
Arghhh the photos have since showed less of the damage as I had to resize the images to 640* 425 (instead of 4288 * 2848 )
To me, it's just like a dead pixel. You can't tell it's there in normal use, but once you find it, it'll haunt you for a while. At one point you won't care.. But when you see it again, you'll start kicking yourself.
I've been babying my phone, but I think it's time for me to go up onto Amazon and buy myself a good case. *flies to look at the Accessories forum*
Any of you folks keeping your phone naked experience any unexplained scuffs and nicks on your edges? Scratches on your speaker grill?
You guys think that we'd be able to -- at some point -- replace the speaker grills with OEM parts? I'm sure people will come across much worse problems...

No matter what device, what manufacture or what materials the device is made out of, if you don't use a case, this will happen and worst. Your scratches are barely visible. I had to zoom in the picture to see them.
I don't have the device yet but I already have 3 cases for it and a pack of screen protectors. The official flip case and 2 tpu s line cases, one black and one clear.
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I agree. I guess it's just that I'm bummed it happened so soon!
I'll learn to live with this. I don;t think I'm ready for a case just yet. The cases I've seen so far don't look too good and add way too much bulk. The slimmer ones don't cover the top and bottom chamfered edges...
I'll keep looking. I do have full body screen protection, except it only covers the screen itself and the rear of the device. Speaker grills (understandably) are left to be in the open

Did you check the phone over when you got it? Just asking as I've seen a one or two with some nicks and scratches out of the box I'm guessing it happened when polishing the chamfered edge.

Man, how do you use your phone to manage to put these scratches and dents.
I have had the phone since last Friday with daily use and no scratches, I just put a skinomi clear film in the back to protect against scratches and dents, the front is naked, looks beautiful, you don't even notice the film is there
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I have films on the back and front of the device myself!
I honestly do not know where these came from. It's been on my desk or on the floor by my bed. Hasn't left the house -- maybe just once..
Anyway I attached another saddening photo. This was taken with my old Atrix.
I'm thinking that this may have been a result of missing the charging port and accidentally sliding the micro usb plug into the front of the phone while I was half asleep...
Anyway, I'm sitting here and there's much greater things to worry about. It could have been much worse... A random scratch on the screen or a deeper nick...
Besides, the bottom speaker grill is a separate piece and if it continues to get scratched up and continues to bother me, I'll just see if i can get it replaced..
Hope I actually move on. This is the same feeling as when I found a dent on my $700 guitar.. I got over that. So ill probably get high over this
Aha I'm wondering what it'll feel like when I find a small scratch on my first new car -_-... Boy will I be a mess!
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Aluminum is a soft metal, unlike titanium or other harder metals. They chose aluminum because it is light weight.

So do you think black is more durable? I'm going to buy One today so I might considering buying black instead if thats the case.

Btw usually stratches goes away when wiped properly. At least do on my black One S. Dents, however, stays forever.

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Aluminum is a soft metal, unlike titanium or other harder metals. They chose aluminum because it is light weight.
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Yep. But I'm hoping that maybe next year they make the switch to a harder metal like steel... The OPPO Find 5 allegedly has a steel frame construction. Sure it's heavy, but if they get the right look, whatever! Durability should be of more importance than weight..
Now if it does weigh too much, maybe implement the steel construction only around certain areas...
I'm aware this will pull up costs, but the device would be that much better!
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So do you think black is more durable? I'm going to buy One today so I might considering buying black instead if thats the case.
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There's another thread about scuffs on the black edition. Maybe I've got too far... You can't see this if you're not looking for them, but to me they'll always be there.
I've seen multiple accounts of folks on here see through their black paint into the aluminum underneath.. You'd want to avoid that.. So I don't regret having the silver edition.
They both scratch the same amount, but the black shows more..
Good luck and I hope you enjoy your One just as much as I am!
Choose the device that also to you more! If you like the stealthy black, but that! But if you do, go for the Poetic Atmosphere case.. Looks pretty nice on the black variant.. The silver one.. Not so much.
Still going to look for a case, but it isn't my priority.. I'd rather keep the phone naked and enjoy the cool feel everyone I touch it in the morning!
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Btw usually stratches goes away when wiped properly. At least do on my black One S. Dents, however, stays forever.
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I've wipes this, took a moist set of wipes below the actual holes, but nothing. There is a scratch, not a surface scratch, it's slightly deeper.
100% sure this ain't going away.. But i haven't lost all hope! As this phone e grows in popularity, some ebay sellers will manage to get their hands on some grills and they should be replaced rather easily since they're in there only via an adhesive. Would have been more ticked off if it was on the screen, on the chamfered edge off of the back, or even on the back itself..
Here's hoping the grills are replaceable and I can do something about it in maybe 6 months!
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I had mine with no case for almost 1 week and not a single scratch
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No idea what to say. I'm keeping it naked. Maybe this was from the factory.. I don't see how you can get a scratch from the bottom to the top of a grill without taking your phone out much...
Maybe I didn't notice this before, but i still am worried about the durability of the device. If pocketnow reports bad durability, then I've got no option but to go with a case. Right now i dont even know where these came from.. No sand in my room, no hard metals that would easily scratch anodized aluminum..
It really IS a mystery...
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yes the part which worries me the most is the possibility of hardshell covers actuall doing damage as you attempt to place them
this is why HTC's own double flip / dip are actually a lot softer to install
this exactly why im sticking to slim transparent rubber covers

hamdir said:
yes the part which worries me the most is the possibility of hardshell covers actuall doing damage as you attempt to place them
this is why HTC's own double flip / dip are actually a lot softer to install
this exactly why im sticking to slim transparent rubber covers
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Tell me about it! When I bought snap on cases for my Atrix, the plastic around the phone was soo scuffed it actually looks nasty without a case. Definitely not making that mistake again!
I don't think tpu or hardshell plastic cases can really damage the aluminum bezel as aluminum is harder..
But it's still something I worry about and a case like the one you linked to is just perfect.
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WolfDale7 said:
Tell me about it! When I bought snap on cases for my Atrix, the plastic around the phone was soo scuffed it actually looks nasty without a case. Definitely not making that mistake again!
I don't think tpu or hardshell plastic cases can really damage the aluminum bezel as aluminum is harder..
But it's still something I worry about and a case like the one you linked to is just perfect.
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it's not the aluminum i'm worried about

hamdir said:
it's not the aluminum i'm worried about
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Oh Crap. Overlooked that!
Wow..
Kay so time to look for a similar case to the one you've got
I want to keep the beauty of the HTC One visible while still protecting it from further scratches...
Everything over on the accessories forum doesn't really cut it go me :/...
I'll go to this mall that pretty much just sells phone cases and phones. Hopefully I find a store that has what I want for a reasonable price
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WolfDale7 said:
I agree. I guess it's just that I'm bummed it happened so soon!
I'll learn to live with this. I don;t think I'm ready for a case just yet. The cases I've seen so far don't look too good and add way too much bulk. The slimmer ones don't cover the top and bottom chamfered edges...
I'll keep looking. I do have full body screen protection, except it only covers the screen itself and the rear of the device. Speaker grills (understandably) are left to be in the open
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Probably the thinnest, plastic case around. does not add bulk like otter cases do. you should check it out...
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Platinu...&st=platinum series case htc one m7&cp=1&lp=1
Also, it's aluminum. Whoever thinks aluminum, a softer metal, won't scratch, is lying to themselves.

hamdir said:
yes the part which worries me the most is the possibility of hardshell covers actuall doing damage as you attempt to place them
this is why HTC's own double flip / dip are actually a lot softer to install
this exactly why im sticking to slim transparent rubber covers
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I feel you but the cheap TPU's will scratch phones too. Only cases I have found to never ever scratch a phone are Otterbox has a combo silicone tpu which is very soft and nonabrasive unlike normal tpu. Capdase Aluminum cases they are soft touch silicone on the inside will never ever scratch. And last my old friend Incipio their double layer cases have a soft touch silicone also that will not scratch the phone.

nullkill said:
I feel you but the cheap TPU's will scratch phones too. Only cases I have found to never ever scratch a phone are Otterbox has a combo silicone tpu which is very soft and nonabrasive unlike normal tpu. Capdase Aluminum cases they are soft touch silicone on the inside will never ever scratch. And last my old friend Incipio their double layer cases have a soft touch silicone also that will not scratch the phone.
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how will a rubbery cover scratch it? you mean if it falls?

hamdir said:
how will a rubbery cover scratch it? you mean if it falls?
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No TPU is not rubbery its more like flexible hard plastic. If the case fits well the TPU material will scratch the phone from taking it off putting it back too much. If anything get in between the phone and the case game over it's almost worse than naked. It's sold as rubber like or soft but I have 20 different TPU cases and all are the same crap. Otterbox and the others I mentioned use silicone which is like a soft rubber. TPU is a cheap is injected crappy material that is why you will find cases as low as $5 or lower.

Quality problems with the plastic part between screen and chamfered edges

Hi,
I have my 6P now for two weeks, and for the looks I'm rocking it only with a screen protector and a white carbon dbrand skin.
So I am pretty careful with the phone.
The problem is that the phone already shows signs of wear, to be more specific:
It already has notches in the plastic between the screen and the camfered edges.
The plastic seems to be very soft. The only possible scenario where I can imagine to picked up the notches is while having it in a car holder(also made out of plastic).
Does anybody else has the same problem?

Can you post a picture of this issue?

wish i could help but like above pics would help as don't know what it could be. Been naked and then to dbrands and have no issues

I can confirm these issues. I'm on my 4th RMA because of this issue. My first device has a chip on the plastic piece by the power button, second device had what looked to be the mate finish wore off and a dead pixel on the display, the third device had the same thing and a strong pink hue on the bottom of the display, and now I'm waiting on my 4th RMA. By the way if this one is messed up I'm going to stick it out with my first device because the display on this device is perfect! You can also see a big difference in the display from the RMA units. The panel looks black when off like my GS6 but the RMA's I've had looked dark grey when off and not black. The plastic piece that sits between the display and metal seems to be an issue Google is tracking so hopefully it gets fixed. I have a white 64gb 6P if that helps. I did have pics of all the issues because I had to send them to Google for proof but I erased them. Sorry
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brent4atchley said:
Hi,
I have my 6P now for two weeks, and for the looks I'm rocking it only with a screen protector and a white carbon dbrand skin.
So I am pretty careful with the phone.
The problem is that the phone already shows signs of wear, to be more specific:
It already has notches in the plastic between the screen and the camfered edges.
The plastic seems to be very soft. The only possible scenario where I can imagine to picked up the notches is while having it in a car holder(also made out of plastic).
Does anybody else has the same problem?
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I have this issue with mine. That plastic strip that goes around the screen got rip or broke in my Nexus 6P is flimsy and is coming off. I had my phone from launch week 1. Does warranty cover this? Is some minimum but for my OCD this issue is killing me.
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The plastic part on my phone came from Google with dents and scuffs in it.

I have this issue also.
The plastic is quite fragile. My damage was caused by the Google nexus 6P case...
Have pics but cant post em because first post.

The black rubber like piece between the glass and case is coming off on my Nexus 6P. I've had the phone in the Genuine Official Nexus 6P Leather Folio Case Flip Cover since almost day one, so I'm a bit surprised after about 2years of use Build Number N2G470.

My answer was simple to this. Wanted a black and silver nexus 6p and when I removed the back to change it I noticed how flimsy the plastic was and was dented and cracked in places. So I took a razor blade when the phone was back together and removed the plastic all from around the edges and it now looks slot better. I did try and buy a mid frame before doing this as my LCD was perfect. But couldn't find one. Much better look now and the phone now looks brand new again and my ocd is at bay. Lol.

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My answer was simple to this. Wanted a black and silver nexus 6p and when I removed the back to change it I noticed how flimsy the plastic was and was dented and cracked in places. So I took a razor blade when the phone was back together and removed the plastic all from around the edges and it now looks slot better. I did try and buy a mid frame before doing this as my LCD was perfect. But couldn't find one. Much better look now and the phone now looks brand new again and my ocd is at bay. Lol.
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Doesn't that plastic filler strip (between glass and aluminum chassis) act as a retaining ring to hold in the glass? I have not taken my phone apart, but that thin black plastic piece has broken in several places (with sections missing). I assumed it acts like a snap ring in the groove to retain the glass screen. Am I wrong? Is it just a for aesthetic purposes?
Does anyone know if Google recognizes this as a defect and fixes it for free? Or.... can I remove the remaining pieces and use the phone without it?

It doesn't hold the screen in. It's designed to act as a buffer between the glass and the frame to help stop the glass crack or smash if you drop it. It's actually part of the mid frame attached to the glass. Mine did what yours did, hence when I put the new housing on, I trimmed it down with a razor blade level with the rear housing and it made it look so much better, while still doing good the job of helping stop the glass from cracking when dropped. To be honest, once a case was on the phone you couldn't tell anyway, also Google doesn't see it as a defect, just part of wear and tear. I tried a defect claim and they said no as it was damage I had caused, even though mine happened from taking it in and out of my spigen case on a few occasions. Hope that helps.
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Also, you need to slide a slim pry tool between that plastic and the metal frame to remove the back. It's not in a ridge its part of the midframe of the phone.

Ordered the S7 Edge, I'm scared I'll drop it and break it....

Currently I'm using an S5 without any cases or covers, and it's still drop-proof, dropped it multiple times on hard floor/concrete and there is no damage on the screen what so ever. And before that I had an HTC One X, which is probably more similar to the Edge in that the screen isn't protected if it drops face down, I did eventually crack it with that kind of a drop. However the edge is gonna be even more problematic because even the back is glass, and no plastic protruding edge to protect it.
Sure I could put it in a bulky case but then it kind of defeats the purpose of having one of the most premium feeling phones ever doesn't it? It'll also negate any ergonomic benefits of the curved back edge as well as the ease of edge swipe on the front edge. Might as well just get something like a.... I don't know, nobody makes high end plastic phones anymore now days, even cheap phones like One Plus is front+back curved glass. Also this thing is already a bigger phone than what I'm used to, adding a beefy case is just gonna make it that much bigger, which I do not like.
Well I guess plenty of people did survive the iPhone 4 glass sandwich era just fine, I'll just have to wish myself luck. I wonder how much would one of those adhesive skins help in a drop situation. Sure they are very thin but if think about the physics of it, gorilla glass is actually quite flexible so it doesn't break from the acceleration of the impact itself, so thinness doesn't really matter. What actually breaks these surface hardens glass is usually a microscopic failure on the surface developing into a big crack. And those microscopic failures can happen when they make contact with sharp hard stuff like individual sand particles, they effectively puncture the surface and develop a weakness. So if you have a skin on the glass, what'll hopefully happen instead is that the skin will be thick enough for the particle to not make direct contact with the glass, and prevent breaking. Even though such thin skins cannot significantly reduce the impact acceleration.

I understand your points, but please, don't ever try to use this phone naked. You NEED a case, the grip is so bad that dropping it is almost a guarantee and the back glass seems to be much more fragile than the front glass from what I have seen in videos. About the cases, you may want to look into the Samsung official plastic backs or (when available) the leather backs. The official plastic back cases from Samsung are the only ones (in my opinion) that really do not ruin the phone's design, the design remains almost intact. However, while the grip is much improved over the naked phone, it is nowhere near other bulky and rubberized cases. A rubberized plastic wrap would be a solution, but the big problem still remains - the metal sides of the phone which are very narrow.
PS: As I understand from the latest spy pics, the iPhone 7 will have a glass back again...probably needed for radio/charging/payment/other secret developments.

There are plenty of case available that won't make the phone look s**t. I'm using a Spigen Crystal Clear, a very good combination of protection and looks. It's impossible to completely keep the phone's look and feel, but it's probably as close as possible whilst being confident of being able to accidentally drop it from pocket height without damage.
Glass protectors on these curved screens are to be avoided, that's my personal opinion anyway. My brother bought numerous types of these for his S6 Edge (expensive and cheap) and not one went on properly without raising on the curves within twenty minutes, causing touch problems on the edges. Go for a good quality film type like a Zagg HD Dry.

I copied you entirely mate I'm not ashamed to say. Got my Spigen Crystal Clear yesterday and, your right, it does look good, but not as good as the nekkid phone itself. But I guess that's the price of good protection.
Just waiting for my Zagg HD Dry front and back covers to arrive today.

I'm personally using Otter Box Commuter for me and my wife's phone. I was able to try it on in store before purchasing. I was sort of desperate for a case on delivery day and it was the most protective case I found. I'm happy with it overall. It's sleep and slim and although the whole front in uncovered it does have raised top and bottom edges so if the phone falls flat the screen doesn't actually touch the floor.
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Use it naked.
Control your fingers.

nobnut said:
Use it naked.
Control your fingers.
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Too risky lol
Sent from my Blackberry Bold

I would love to use the phone naked as it just looks so good, but I am scared to risk it. I have never dropped and cracked a phone, and I had an Iphone 4S without a case for 2 years which were well known for getting smashed, I have a clear case on the edge at the moment to offer it some protection.

Carrying and using smart phones without any case is just asking for trouble. I have the S7 Edge and when it arrived on March 2nd it stayed at home in the box until my Spigen Ultra Hybrid case arrived (which was a few days later). I was still using my S5 because I didn't want to take any chances.
After my case arrived I put it on but I still keep the original plastic film on the screen because I was waiting for my Skinomi screen protector to arrive. My Skinomi arrived yesterday and I installed it last night.
So if you don't want a bulky case get the Spigen Ultra Hybrid (I went with the crystal clear color). I ordered my case and screen protector from Amazon. The case is very nice looking and doesn't add any bulk to the phone.

Sk17z0 said:
but I still keep the original plastic film on
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Oh my.

I'm using this case. It's amazing. Thin, easy to grip and not too expensive.
http://www.bodyguardz.com/unequal-shock-case-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge.html

I use the phone naked and dropped it from about 3,5 feet, first it hit the steel base of a table and than it bounced on a wooden floor, not a scratch :angel:

Juuls said:
I use the phone naked and dropped it from about 3,5 feet, first it hit the steel base of a table and than it bounced on a wooden floor, not a scratch :angel:
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Q.E.D.