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I've had my captivate for 1 week and the top glossy part is covered in scratches and small spots. Guess what, it was in the Body Glove case the whole time! Dust and stuff gets trapped underneath the stupid rubber case and then is contained underneath and will happilly move around and scratch the hell out of your beloved device.
Now i'm just going naked with no case and the top of my machine is scratched. I'm pretty upset because this was an ATT case and it was expensive.
Whatever. goes to show there's no perfect case and the best is to go naked OR go with a slip case. But I just wanted to warn the rest of you the body glove case is not that great.
I can attest to your claim, as I also had the AT&T Body Glove case and noticed scratches all along the top rim of the phone. Kinda saddening, but oh well.
Let us weep together brother!
wow thanks for the heads up
I figured that was relatively all cases that formed a tight seal with the phone. I know my Amzer case is the same, as was the case I had for my iPhone. I just make sure I have a screen protector over the screen so that it "scratches" the protector intead of the screen.
Hmm, I've had mine since mid-August, and not nary a mark anywhere on my cappy.
I recently switched from the Body Glove to a TPU case and noticed scratches at the top of my phone too!!! Bummer
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I recently switched from the Body Glove to a TPU case and noticed scratches at the top of my phone too!!! Bummer
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I have had my case for 2 monts and no scratches.
i keep my phone in my pocket and work in a dusty enviromenty.
p.s. I have the body glove case
This is why I put a skin on any of my phones before putting it in a case.
I ordered one of those "free" stealth guard skins, despite their reviews, because its cheap and it covers the phone. I'm not gonna put it on 'til Otterbox comes out with their cases, and when I get mine, i'll throw the skin on and then put it in the case. Not concerned with the quality of them (stealth guard) too much especially if its just going to be inside another case. It's more there for the extra protection factor...
I currently don't have anything on the phone at all right now, and have been lucky that there's no scratches or marks *yet* on it...hopefully Obox will get their act together and get the cases out soon, 'cause I can't wait!
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I've had my captivate for 1 week and the top glossy part is covered in scratches and small spots. Guess what, it was in the Body Glove case the whole time! Dust and stuff gets trapped underneath the stupid rubber case and then is contained underneath and will happilly move around and scratch the hell out of your beloved device.
Now i'm just going naked with no case and the top of my machine is scratched. I'm pretty upset because this was an ATT case and it was expensive.
Whatever. goes to show there's no perfect case and the best is to go naked OR go with a slip case. But I just wanted to warn the rest of you the body glove case is not that great.
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The AT&T rep at the store I went to said the cases had a 30 day return policy. I liked my body glove - so I didn't return it.
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The AT&T rep at the store I went to said the cases had a 30 day return policy. I liked my body glove - so I didn't return it.
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I bought mine and had it shipped to the UK so not an option.
I had a completely differenet issue with the Body Glove case. When I had it on my captivate it would interfere with my touch inputs. This would only start after having the case on the phone for a few days and then all of a sudden I couldn't type anything and my touch inputs were completely off. As soon as I took the case off it worked like normal again, put the case back on and it still worked normal for a few days again. I just stopped using the case and am waiting for my Zagg total protection
I've got the Ghost Armor skin and it's pretty decent however the corners are peeling away, I've just been lazy and don't want to go back to the mall store to get new corner pieces put on.
Add to that the Verizon Droid X leather case and it's not too bad overall. You can even put the phone back into the droid X case with headphones plugged in.
I've had my Captivate and the Body Glove case from the AT&T store for the last 2-3 days now, no scratches, everything fits perfectly, and no issues at all. I love this case..
oh wow...
i just took off my body glove and the top and bottom of hte phone are scratched up pretty badly
Every few days I take the case off, clean the interior with screen cleaner spray and a lint free cloth. Then I clean the Captivate with a fresh cloth and put it back in the case.
So far no scratches at all.
I don't think this is a case you can just put on and forget about. It fits too tight and sooner or later dirt and grit will get inside and wear away at the phones finish, especially if you put the phone directly in your pocket.
Just clean the interior of the case every few days however and the case works fine.
Ive had the bodyglove case on for well over a month with no issues. I wonder if they recently changed the design or materials they use to manufacture it.
I have no scratches or input issues.
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I have scratches on mine too, oh well, it covers it up so I don't really care.
I've had mine on over a month and mine is great w/o any scratches. I've had to take it off a couple times to flash sre. Only problem is that it's a little looser than it was before. Just ordered more tpu cases on ebay.
Mine is too the body glove sucks.
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so I just bought the Otterbox Defender for my Atrix 4G, and for some reason, on the top left corner, if I squeeze it, I feel a little give, of maybe like half a millimeter, but IDK if that means its defective or what? Also, whats a good way to clean a screen cloth to get the dust off? I love this thing, and my screen is very clean but there is like one or two small specks of dust I cannot stand looking at.
It will eventually get stretched out more and more as you use it. That's one of the biggest flaws of the Otterbox Defender.
My wife has had it for about a month and she's completely given up on it, as it's almost impossible (for her) to use the fingerprint scanner, and because of how she used to tug on the silicon protecting the charging port, the bottom is all stretched out too. YMMV.
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It will eventually get stretched out more and more as you use it. That's one of the biggest flaws of the Otterbox Defender.
My wife has had it for about a month and she's completely given up on it, as it's almost impossible (for her) to use the fingerprint scanner, and because of how she used to tug on the silicon protecting the charging port, the bottom is all stretched out too. YMMV.
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whats a better case then? Should I just return this and get the candyshell? I'm actually thinking of just taking the otterbox screen protector off and putting a new one on, I cannot stand to even see a speck of dust under it.
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whats a better case then? Should I just return this and get the candyshell? I'm actually thinking of just taking the otterbox screen protector off and putting a new one on, I cannot stand to even see a speck of dust under it.
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@ OP :
Military Grade protection - cheaper than the Otter Defender...
http://www.goballisticcase.com/collections/motorola-atrix
Case demonstration - http://www.youtube.com/user/BallisticOfficialYT#p/u/24/xf0PD8p-pZI
And it doesnt look half bad...
That or the Seido Active Case (which I use currently, in Sapphire Blue)
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/csk3mtatr-bl.htm
@ _Alex_ : The second link I posted for the Seidio Active case would suit your wife very well. That case does not hinder the fingerprint scanner at all, and its still offers a reasonably good amount of protection. Its also available with a holster. (I do not have the holster so I can't comment on it) I do love the case though. I've dropped my Atrix twice from about 4ft up (im a big guy, 6'4" tall) onto concrete, once landing on its side, the second face down. No damage to my Atrix at all, barely scratched the silicone skin of the case (its a two piece case, silicone case with a skeletal snap-on piece for extra strength and corner protection).
Honestly I have the defender and love it I use the clip everyday and it has a bit of play like yours but I haven't had any streaching and I've had it for a little over a month. I sometimes gwt trouble with the fingerprint reader but if you dont use it than that dosnt matter but I am defanitly trying out that upcoming ballistics case
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I have the defender too. I have the same little problem in the top left corner too! The rubber part hasn't stretched for me, however.
I use the fingerprint scanner, but I don't notice any problems at all when using it.
does anyone know if its easy to cut out their screen protector? Its just that when I use it, I feel like I'm using the Blackberry Storm, like I slightly push more than normal, and it takes away accuracy when typing. Should I keep the Defender or just get the candyshell Speck and a separate screen protector?
I'm on my second silicone part. I emailed them about the port cover corner getting stretched out and they sent me a new one. The new one looks just like the old one already. Took maybe two weeks for it to start popping out again.
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does anyone know if its easy to cut out their screen protector? Its just that when I use it, I feel like I'm using the Blackberry Storm, like I slightly push more than normal, and it takes away accuracy when typing. Should I keep the Defender or just get the candyshell Speck and a separate screen protector?
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The protector is just held in place with double stick tape. Just take the case off and push it out from the outside.
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I'm on my second silicone part. I emailed them about the port cover corner getting stretched out and they sent me a new one. The new one looks just like the old one already. Took maybe two weeks for it to start popping out again.?
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I called them about my silicone case stretching and they sent me a new one as well.. still haven't put the new one on yet. Wife called about the "watermark" she is getting on her screen, and found out it is because they put the screen protector on backwards(her screen protector feels more rough than mine).. so they are sending her two stick on screen protectors. May have to try and just pop out her screen protector and flip it over?
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I called them about my silicone case stretching and they sent me a new one as well.. still haven't put the new one on yet. Wife called about the "watermark" she is getting on her screen, and found out it is because they put the screen protector on backwards(her screen protector feels more rough than mine).. so they are sending her two stick on screen protectors. May have to try and just pop out her screen protector and flip it over?
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Go on YouTube and look at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzHnvjc_-30 for the candy shell and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmaW5bPuxFw&feature=channel_video_title for the Defender and you'll see that they're as good as each other...I just exchanged for the Speck and got a screen protector for the exact same price (minus one cent) and couldn't be happier! It feels much better, you can actually feel vibration, looks better, and is just as protected.
otter box commuter > defender.
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otter box commuter > defender.
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Defender is still good, just don't make my mistake by getting the Impact.
The Impact is a $20 Glorified Gel Skin Piece of Crap! (Seriously it's just a gel skin)
If I saved 1 person $20, I'm happy...
jgc121 said:
@ OP :
@ _Alex_ : The second link I posted for the Seidio Active case would suit your wife very well. That case does not hinder the fingerprint scanner at all, and its still offers a reasonably good amount of protection. Its also available with a holster. (I do not have the holster so I can't comment on it) I do love the case though. I've dropped my Atrix twice from about 4ft up (im a big guy, 6'4" tall) onto concrete, once landing on its side, the second face down. No damage to my Atrix at all, barely scratched the silicone skin of the case (its a two piece case, silicone case with a skeletal snap-on piece for extra strength and corner protection).
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She has my Otterbox Commuter now which is similar to the Seidio Active case. I've switched over to nothing while I debate using a TPU or a Incipio Feather, as I have a lapdock now and the Commuter is just too big to fit...
I read somewhere you can remove a plate or something on the laptop dock to make extra room. I might have been seeing things though
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ccrows said:
Defender is still good, just don't make my mistake by getting the Impact.
The Impact is a $20 Glorified Gel Skin Piece of Crap! (Seriously it's just a gel skin)
If I saved 1 person $20, I'm happy...
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Right it doesn't even fit right fills loose ...I love the defender
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Ugh my defenders head phone door came off the phone recently just a confirmation of this problem sadly i would have thought it would have happened to the usb flap first being that i dont use headphones that often. I dont know if i should try to get them to send be a new silicon part out now that I got a body glove case today Seems to be a good alternative to this the grip on the case is nice and theres an option to have aclip on the back for a belt clip that comes with it Witch would be good if you used the Defender holster but you can replace the clip with circle shaped peace that finishes the case only thing that might be bad is there is no protection for the ports. I will say that it being all in one layer unlike the plastic and silicon on the defender means that there is no creekiness that i some time felt on my defender. it setill clips together on the front and back similar to the defender plastic layer though without a built in screen protector.
if anyone is looking for one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154013
I've had my note 4 for the past 3 days or so, and I keep my phones very well, I just noticed bezels are scratched..and it's been in my hands or on my bed 90% of the time. The iPhone 5 and 5s have had the same issue but not as bad as this.
Any have any recommendations on what should I do? I was going to buy a Spigen case but the reviews where horrible and read the clear case they have scratch up users phones.
What color?
Yeah I noticed mine have very fine lines on it.
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What color?
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Black model, might get the white.
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I've had my note 4 for the past 3 days or so, and I keep my phones very well, I just noticed bezels are scratched..and it's been in my hands or on my bed 90% of the time. The iPhone 5 and 5s have had the same issue but not as bad as this.
Any have any recommendations on what should I do? I was going to buy a Spigen case but the reviews where horrible and read the clear case they have scratch up users phones.
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Spigen cases are awful imo. I have no idea in the world how they got so popular. Most of their cases look good and that's where it ends. They often have fitment issues, they make phones wider than they need to be, they are made pretty cheaply and have a hefty price tag.
I'm just glad that people are starting to wake up. If you look up their Note 4 cases and some newer phones on Amazon, they have very unfavorable reviews.
I recommend you purchasing the pelican voyager case for 60$ on AT&T or Amazon.com. I have it and It is the best case I ever used. I also purchased the otterbox defender case but I don't like it because it's to bulky. I prefer the pelican because of the size and durability it offers. The military and fire dept use this material for all there things
I ordered the Neo Hybrid, Paid 20$ should arrive today in the morning.
I have the black model and I am extremely anal about how I handle my phone. I never put anything in my pocket with it and I even dust out the lint periodically from my pocket. I've noticed a few light scuff like marks on the bottom corners of the chamfered edges. Nothing to lose your head over, but I've only had the thing for less than 2 weeks so I'm kind of worried what it will look like in a year despite my ultra careful handling.
I haven't scratch mine so far but if that ever happens I plan to sand the bezel and polish it to a shine.
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I've had my note 4 for the past 3 days or so, and I keep my phones very well, I just noticed bezels are scratched..and it's been in my hands or on my bed 90% of the time. The iPhone 5 and 5s have had the same issue but not as bad as this.
Any have any recommendations on what should I do? I was going to buy a Spigen case but the reviews where horrible and read the clear case they have scratch up users phones.
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At the risk of appearing the fool, I thought I'd still chime in and ask the obvious...did you guys peel the very thin plastic that goes all the way around the phone? I really only mention it cuz I had the same thing happen to me the first day and was in disbelief that I had somehow damaged the edges. Then I noticed the gouges were actually in the very thin plastic I hadn't seen was still on the bezel. I know it's probably not the issue you all are having but figured I check just in case.
I'm using a Spigen Capsule tpu case and it works fine for me
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At the risk of appearing the fool, I thought I'd still chime in and ask the obvious...did you guys peel the very thin plastic that goes all the way around the phone? I really only mention it cuz I had the same thing happen to me the first day and was in disbelief that I had somehow damaged the edges. Then I noticed the gouges were actually in the very thin plastic I hadn't seen was still on the bezel. I know it's probably not the issue you all are having but figured I check just in case.
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Yes, i peeled it the first day I got it. I returned the phone today, just ordered my Note 4 in white from Amazon. Arriving on friday, can't wait to use it with my Spigen Neo Hybrid that arrived today.
Yeah i have the spigen capsule case and it puts marks on the shiny metal part of the bezels from taking it off and on. I'm pretty anal about my phones for resale value because i can never stick with one phone but oh well what did you expect it's a really soft metal. We the users asked for aluminum because of the "premium feel". I don't really care it's a phone. I'm more worried about performance and battery life
mariosrx7 said:
I recommend you purchasing the pelican voyager case for 60$ on AT&T or Amazon.com. I have it and It is the best case I ever used. I also purchased the otterbox defender case but I don't like it because it's to bulky. I prefer the pelican because of the size and durability it offers. The military and fire dept use this material for all there things
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The Voyager looks nice, but I don't want to be raped by AT&T once again. Nothing from AT&T is priced reasonable. especially if they have an exclusive (according to the Pelican site, AT&T has exclusive on them, and I do not find them on Amazon).
I have to join in to the post because its really weird that these aluminium sides are easy to scratch in a phone for this price even when you use I case maybe it will prevent the phone from scratches but when removing or applying the case you can leave some marks or scratches on these silver sides. I hate this that samsung didn't really think this through when build something incredible but if just that the frame could me made from a different material and it doesn't have to be shiny but Samsung always gets something wrong that how this industry works even Iphone is not perfect.
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I have to join in to the post because its really weird that these aluminium sides are easy to scratch in a phone for this price even when you use I case maybe it will prevent the phone from scratches but when removing or applying the case you can leave some marks or scratches on these silver sides. I hate this that samsung didn't really think this through when build something incredible but if just that the frame could me made from a different material and it doesn't have to be shiny but Samsung always gets something wrong that how this industry works even Iphone is not perfect.
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Aluminum is a soft metal the fact that it scratches is not surprising at all. They thought it through just fine what do you think they should have made it out of? Some magical material? Or perhaps you would prefer they made it out titanium which would quadruple the price. Its about tradeoffs and since every manufacturer has a hard on for metal phones for the masses your going to be stuck with aluminum.
The case is not scratching the metal, it is physically impossible for the plastic to do so. Its the debris that is rubbing up against in between the case and the phone.
Note 4 is still a beautifully made device... even with the scuffs. Solid too.
Somewhere I saw (pocketnow?) I high grit sand paper gently applied will remove the scuffs. I have a nasty one on the top left corner from a fall My fault though because I don't use a case.
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I bought a oneplus one about 3 months ago and I absolutely love it however I dropped it a while ago and everything is fine but the frame area to the left of the charging port is completely jacked up :/ chunks of it are missing too...
I'm currently using the oneplus flip cover however it doesn't cover it up, so my question is: is there any light tpu/hard shell case that covers up the entire silver bezel, or at least the bottom of the phone so I don't have to look at this anymore xD. All cases I've seen so far leave a bit of the bottom frame exposed just enough so you can see the damage :'(
Anyone know any case that can cover it up?
Thanks!
I advise you to look for the "Diztronic" TPU case, covers completely the silver frame, following the contour of the screen. There's just a 1 cm spot where the frame is visible, at the bottom of the cover, near the hole for the USB cable, but in normal use is not visible. It's 6 months that I'm using this cover in combination with a tempered glass and I'm really satisfied.
Guess it all depends on what kind of protection you want. If you just want mild protection and to just cover the sides, then go with the tpu case. If you want heavy protection, I would suggest the Tudia Omnix Hybrid, http://www.amazon.com/TUDIA-Full-body-Protective-Protector-Resistant/dp/B00SO4XYHA . I have the Tudia case and it has taken a beating and protected the phone very well, even from some pretty high falls. Only con about the Tudia case, is that the front covers the sides of the screen a bit and prevents touch at the the very edges of screen. This can be a bit bothersome if using apps in full screen/landscape when you have to swipe down to exit full screen.
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Anyone know any case that can cover it up?
Thanks!
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I would suggest the Tudia Omnix Hybrid
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I too have a Tudia--Slim-fit Cygen.
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Bino92 said:
I advise you to look for the "Diztronic" TPU case, covers completely the silver frame, following the contour of the screen. There's just a 1 cm spot where the frame is visible, at the bottom of the cover, near the hole for the USB cable, but in normal use is not visible. It's 6 months that I'm using this cover in combination with a tempered glass and I'm really satisfied.
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I totally agree, couldn't have said it better. Here are some visuals for you. I got the Diztronic case when I bought the phone, it has protected it from falling out a car, off the desk, and off a moderately high shelf. You can get a tempered glass screen protector off eBay, have to search a bit (TechArmor don't have one). I got one from user dreamlight2004 for around 5 dollars. I made the mistake of getting the OPO screen protector when i first got my phone and it went bad a month ago, a hard scratch from a key. Tempered glass protector looks so much better. Just loaded COS13, it should keep me busy until the OP3 gets announced - so far it's looking to be a really good phone (boo on the OP2 and OPX)
Case view
Phone view
I agree, Diztronic bumpers are terrific.
I'm using this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rearth-Case-OnePlus-One-Folie-Ringke-Fusion-Schutzhulle-Cover-Tasche-klar-/121715293296?hash=item1c56cbfc70:g:gAUAAOSwT6pVt5tV And it is awesome. You can also print your designs for this case!
Ringke Fusion for me is great. It covers the OPO completly.
DO NOT BUY THE TUDIA CASE.
I bought it because I thought it looked pretty sweet. It's the worst case I have ever owned, and I have owned a few. Half the case is slippery nonsense plastic. You grab your phone "wrong" (by this I do not mean insecurely, but simply you happen to not have your fingers on enough of the case's rubber outline), it's like holding an eel.
The clips covering the audio jack and usb port are an absolute NIGHTMARE to open, and plugging in your charger for the night would realistically take three hands with 17 fingers each to manage in a reasonable timeframe. Good thing my audio jack's clip, after having been used exactly twice without even the slightest bit of the abuse it deserved, now no longer clips into it's crevice, and is permanently hanging out at a 30 degree angle. The pop-out clip on the back is nail ruining torture to get out, as is the rubber outline holding the front of the case, should you want to get this garbage off to see how far you can launch it through the air in rage.
I wouldn't use this piece of junk if they paid me.
I am using the TUDIA Dual-Layer case+a glass screen protector, which turned my One to a tank
I drop it way too often, but it still works flawlessly, so I can recommend this case. It also coverers the aluminum frame
I can rep the Poetic Case found here:
I took out the screen protector but I have been rocking the case for more than a year. It is kinda bulky but I have no worries about dropping it or tossing my phone on my desk. Also, It is kinda water resistant (with the screen protector). I have dropped like a glass of water on it and quickly cleaned it up with no harm
I decided to switch carriers and try a new smart phone and went with Tmobile and a Galaxy 20S. I was surprised on how slim and light the phone is upon picking it up. The retail store did not have any cases I liked so I ordered a case off Amazon and decided to not take my phone out of the house until I had a case for it. Well......
I had my phone for about 4 days using it in the house. My phone was sitting on the arm rest of my couch and slid off , dropped and landed on the laminate floor. A fall of less than 20". The rear glass cover is cracked on opposite corner edges.
My phone and camera work fine but I am simply amazed at how fragile the 20S is or maybe its just my 20S. I have no idea if its a factory defect and I have never seen anything like it. Its really more fragile than an egg. If the phone is this delicate it should come WITH some type of case or more durable gorilla glass. I am 57 years old and owned several brands of smart phones ( coming from an LG V30) and I have never dropped or broken a phone before in my life. Be aware my cracked 20S could be a fluke or a sign of a bigger issue. Now I need to find a place to replace mt rear cover.
The Galaxy 20 S needs a GOOD case so be advised if you have one be darn careful with it. The quality of the phone ( use) is excellent , its the durability issue that makes me concerned. If a laminate floor cracked the rear glass a drop on concrete will likely kill the phone. Pretty sad for a device that costs a grand or more.
Depends on which angle your phone falls, it is just glass. Gorilla glass is anti scratch but not anti crack.
Also the phone comes with a case, it's in the box and I will recommend you use it while waiting for the better one you ordered on Amazon to arrive.
Glass is glass and glass will break.
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Depends on which angle your phone falls, it is just glass. Gorilla glass is anti scratch but not anti crack.
Also the phone comes with a case, it's in the box and I will recommend you use it while waiting for the better one you ordered on Amazon to arrive.
Glass is glass and glass will break.
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It needs a "fragile" logo embossed on it................
Rear screen and replacement from a Samsung authorized repair center is $109.17 / FYI
cal50 said:
It needs a "fragile" logo embossed on it................
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Just got to be careful of where you put and how you handle it.
I haven't dropped or broken a phone or misplaced one in 12 years.
Mainly because i see the item as $$$ and to get $$$ took me months of hard work.
It's WAY more break prone than other phones.
Watch and wait . Great phone for function and features, build durability is iffy at best,IMHO.
If you spend over a thousand dollars for a phone in this day and age a good case is mandatory. Otherwise you are just playing Russian Roulette and sooner or later it's gonna fall on the floor. I love the OtterBox cases. I had the commuter for many years for the S7 edge and Note 8. When I got the Ultra 512 gb I want with the Defender Pro and glad I did. First day I got the phone it was knocked off the kitchen table at work and landed on a concrete floor. Not even a scratch. So you can either wait for your beautiful caseless phone to shatter when you have an oooops moment or you can invest in a top quality case.
Everyone, well most of us, have heard the expression you cannot have your cake and eat it too!
This applies well to our beloved smart phones.
You can have something durable in its creaky, plasticky, feels like a piece of s4!+ design and all (Blackberry anyone?) that can be kicked, tossed, dropped, etc. Doesn't need a case at all.
Or the latest designs that are thin, glass on front and back with metal trim that feel like quality in hand with no squeaks or twists when handled. But if you drop them without a case you will regret it! Even if the glass doesn't chip or break there will be nicks/scratches in the bezel/frame that gets the best of the OCD types.
So now we have cases that are essentially mandatory to everyone that has to carry their devices around. The best cases combine looks/feel while offering adequate protection and then some are purely based on protective qualities alone that make our phones feel like bricks!
I do like thin cases like Pitaka but also will use something with a bit more protection if I'm running around outdoors or up in the air (tower/ladder/tree) etc. I used to use a rigid holster that would fit a specific case but gave up on those due to having to buy so many. And they didn't actually protect the screen as well as you'd think. I use a pouch now with a clip for belt and has a loop that my Grip6 belt can pass through making it utterly impossible to lose the pouch with phone safely inside.
The only thing I haven't figured out is how to make a case puppy teeth proof!
Irony :
Designing something for great looks and feel.
Has to be put in a case that wipes out the looks and feel.
Don't get me wrong, I do love the phone but it really is delicate. Sometimes adding thicker glass or raised impact frame is better for function and longevity.
This is the 1st smart phone I have damaged from a very minimal drop. The plus version I think has a raised camera module that takes a beating from setting it down on a flat surface. I almost selected that one for the bigger battery and glad I got the S20. The S20 will be a money maker for repair shops.
cal50 said:
Irony :
Designing something for great looks and feel.
Has to be put in a case that wipes out the looks and feel.
Don't get me wrong, I do love the phone but it really is delicate. Sometimes adding thicker glass or raised impact frame is better for function and longevity.
This is the 1st smart phone I have damaged from a very minimal drop. The plus version I think has a raised camera module that takes a beating from setting it down on a flat surface. I almost selected that one for the bigger battery and glad I got the S20. The S20 will be a money maker for repair shops.
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The Ultra has a raised camera lens too, but the silcone case im using is just right enough to make it flush so theres no problem with putting it down for me.
Damage the front glass, display or camera module and a $109 rear cover will be a bargain.
Darkat70 said:
The Ultra has a raised camera lens too, but the silcone case im using is just right enough to make it flush so theres no problem with putting it down for me.
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If it's flush, it would still come into contact with any surface you placed it on. I'm having a hell of a time finding a case that maintains a thin profile but has raised edges along the camera so that it can be recessed. In the meantime I use a little tempered glass protector back there. But it sucks cause it smudges easily and isn't as easy to clean. The search continues.
chetly968 said:
If it's flush, it would still come into contact with any surface you placed it on. I'm having a hell of a time finding a case that maintains a thin profile but has raised edges along the camera so that it can be recessed. In the meantime I use a little tempered glass protector back there. But it sucks cause it smudges easily and isn't as easy to clean. The search continues.
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The lens does not come in to contact with the surface so n like i said its good for me.
Darkat70 said:
The lens does not come in to contact with the surface so n like i said its good for me.
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Ah so it's not flush
chetly968 said:
Ah so it's not flush
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Its flush, but for example if i wet the surface with a cloth then place my phone down. The case is wet, the camera lens is dry.