My wife let out 2 year old play with her phone. He threw it on the ground and now the screen looks like this. Any ideas?
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Damaged digitizer. Not cheap to fix.
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Supamike88 said:
My wife let out 2 year old play with her phone. He threw it on the ground and now the screen looks like this. Any ideas?
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It may not be the Digitizer. This phone has had a lot of abuse hurled at it by various members of Toddler class. It has time and again proved to be solid.
Just to rule on hardware or software issue, can you comment on if there are any other issues except display ? Also did the 2 year old threw on hard concrete or carpet ?
Haven't noticed any problems but the screen and he threw it on tile floor
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It may not be the Digitizer. This phone has had a lot of abuse hurled at it by various members of Toddler class. It has time and again proved to be solid.
Just to rule on hardware or software issue, can you comment on if there are any other issues except display ? Also did the 2 year old threw on hard concrete or carpet ?
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Well just about 25% of the status bar is black as well as part of the screen. I'm sure rebooting the device or doing a factory reset isn't going to fix it.
But hey let's see. Supamike88 boot into recovery and see if the issue with the display is present there. To get into recovery press and hold volume up, home button and the power button and release them when the phone vibrates and you see blue text in the upper left corner of the screen (which in this case you might not see because of the screen). Is the issue still present?
You could do a factory reset to see if it fixes the screen, just back up everything before doing so.
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The whole screen is pretty much black now
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Supamike88 said:
The whole screen is pretty much black now
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Are you not able to turn on at all ? If that's the case, then its probably goner.
Supamike88 said:
The whole screen is pretty much black now
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If the screen is black but the phone still works, then its most likely the digitizer like I pointed out earlier.
You can buy a new digitizer and replace it, but its not really recommended. You might as well get another S3.
You could also just sell it for parts and try to get another S3. (I wouldn't recommend this unless you can do a factory reset).
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Are you not able to turn on at all ? If that's the case, then its probably goner.
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I called T-Mobile and they're gonna send me a new one. Luckily their isn't a crack on the screen so it doesn't look like something we did
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Supamike88 said:
I called T-Mobile and they're gonna send me a new one. Luckily their isn't a crack on the screen so it doesn't look like something we did
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Good for you. Please note, when you get the new device back, carefully read the label behind the battery. You may get SGH-T999L instead of existing SGH-T999. The L stands for LTE. If that happens, you will be in luck. But need to understand its not the same device but rather newer version.
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Yesterday a teacher of mine took my phone and when I got home the screen started to fizzle. It has a blue-ish tint now and washed out colors.
What can be the problem & how can it be fixed w/o going to sprint?
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Definitely a hardware issue. If you have TEP then it should be free to fix and 35 if not (bill the teacher lol). Take it to a sprint repair center.
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What happens when u press the screen? And can u see anything on the screen except those colors?
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I got insurance on my phone I just don't want to go to sprint and deal with the Q&A and 3hr wait. Can I make claim with asursion and not be charged since I have insurance ?
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What happens when u press the screen? And can u see anything on the screen except those colors?
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The areas where I touch is regular, but the colors are all washed out or have a blue or yellow tint by default. My screen isn't cracked if you were thinking that.
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You actually give the phone to the teacher? Wow, much has changed since I've gone to school.
This is why I don't trust people with $500 phones...
Your best bet is to go though Sprint, like others have said.
Gavisann said:
You actually give the phone to the teacher? Wow, much has changed since I've gone to school.
This is why I don't trust people with $500 phones...
Your best bet is to go though Sprint, like others have said.
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I make sure to keep an extra POS phone from years ago to give to them ... or my last phone that's deactivated
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Are there any bubbles on the screen? I'm trying to figure out if ur teacher dropped the phone and didn't tell u, or if they got any liquid in the phone. Because that sounds like a screen bleeding problem.
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Since I'm in a nearly all girls semi-strict high school we could get suspensed or kicked out for not obeying the teachers(men are treated in my school like a black man in the 40s no rights at all) . And I'm thinking the teacher put pressure on the screen when he took it away from my friend, I seen him put it in his pocket with other people phones. When I approached him about it he denied it, which I knew he would do.
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Are there any bubbles on the screen? I'm trying to figure out if ur teacher dropped the phone and didn't tell u, or if they got any liquid in the phone. Because that sounds like a screen bleeding problem.
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There's no bubbles it's just the color is so off
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ok...yes, the screen has a bleeding problem. it's from the inner part of the screen. he put to much pressure on it. it's like when you press your finger on a computer screen and you get that funny discolorization... thats what happened. can you see the normal stuff on the screen though? or is there to much color on it?
this is a slight hardware problem that is sometimes fixable.
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ok...yes, the screen has a bleeding problem. it's from the inner part of the screen. he put to much pressure on it. it's like when you press your finger on a computer screen and you get that funny discolorization... thats what happened. can you see the normal stuff on the screen though? or is there to much color on it?
this is a slight hardware problem that is sometimes fixable.
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yea it's a bleeding problem. i can still see the screen though, i'ma take it to sprint on Sunday. I tried odining to see will that do anything, but it didn't
Just make sure ur phone is back to stock b4 u take it to sprint, otherwise they won't even look at it
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Odin corrects software issues, not hardware
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Odin corrects software issues, not hardware
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I know just being a lil wishful and thanks
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no problem, glad to be of help.
Just noticed on my phone earlier when i unlocked it that i hat a red dot near the bottom. Ran a pixel test i found on the market and it shows up on any background and my brightness setting doesn't affect it. Is there any way i can fix this?
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Press hard on the screen where the stuck pixel is so the screen distorts in that area and hold for 10 or so seconds. Thats how ive done it for my lcd monitors and its worked.
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Press hard on the screen where the stuck pixel is so the screen distorts in that area and hold for 10 or so seconds. Thats how ive done it for my lcd monitors and its worked.
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I wouldn't do it...
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Press hard on the screen where the stuck pixel is so the screen distorts in that area and hold for 10 or so seconds. Thats how ive done it for my lcd monitors and its worked.
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That wouldn't work anyways cause the screen it under a hard glass cover. Also its not a true lcd screen its an oled screen
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Maybe an app could be developed that uses the device gpu/cpu to mimic the effects of Pixel Tuneup?
I can't link because i'm new, but it's pixeltuneup[dot]com.
Just a thought. If this turns out to be a widespread issue, a simple app might be something people would pay a buck or two for. From what I understand, PT just puts out a calibrated video signal that is good at fixing pixel issues.
Ill have to give that a look and maybe contact the developer. Its not that bad of a problem but i always find myself staring at it lol
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So does anyone else have a possible idea? I've looked all over Google recently and can't find much about fixing oled screens.
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I supposed you've tried the screen calibrators that flash a whole bunch of colors. Thats would really be my only advice. If it doesn't work out a warranty replacement would be my last resort
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Yea I've tried a few if those already and left each one run for about an hour. As for a replacement i wouldn't be able to do since i just got this one after my last one broke. Also I've have this phone for a little over one month or so :/
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Yea I've tried a few if those already and left each one run for about an hour. As for a replacement i wouldn't be able to do since i just got this one after my last one broke. Also I've have this phone for a little over one month or so :/
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So why can't you get a replacement ? The phone is to be free of defects for a year, even if you already replaced it. Stuck pixels are a manufacturing defect which is covered under the warranty. If you got it in store, go back to the store. If you got it from 611 or online call the 1800 number and tell them.
Ah ok i see what you mean now. My next issue would be to find a stock 2.3.6 Rom
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Am I the only one whos noticed a little scuff on the bezzle around the home button? It was there the first day I got it. It might have been from when the tmobile guy unboxed my phone to activate my sim card. He turned it over on its face down on the counter. Does anyone think i could get this replaced?
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It's possible but in my opinion, but I'm not sure if they would take it back for a scuff. Just my opinion
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tonytien said:
It's possible but in my opinion, but I'm not sure if they would take it back for a scuff. Just my opinion
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Yeahh I mean its tiny but very visible if you look at the home screen button in broad daylight
When I got my phone. It had two very minorr scuffs on the bezel.. I called them and asked for the new phone. They sent me a new s4 with free overnight shipping and then I returned my old one..if u r not satisfied..just ask for a new one..
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Yeahh I mean its tiny but very visible if you look at the home screen button in broad daylight
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When I got my phone. It had two very minorr scuffs on the bezel.. I called them and asked for the new phone. They sent me a new s4 with free overnight shipping and then I returned my old one..if u r not satisfied..just ask for a new one..
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Go ahead and give it a try
It's up to you.
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Yeah its your phone if your not happy send that s4 back
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Thanks everyone, I went and got an exchange today
Within that 20 day remorse period you can return it for any reason. My replacement will be here tomorrow. The chrome plated plastic bezel has a crack by the ear speaker. My wife can't see but that sh*t drives me insane. ocd here.
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Within that 20 remorse period you can return it for any reason. My replacement will be here tomorrow. The chrome plated plastic bezel has a crack by the ear speaker. My wife can't see but that sh*t drives me insane. ocd here.
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How are you guys doing it when you return it? I mean root wise and going back to complete stock?
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How are you guys doing it when you return it? I mean root wise and going back to complete stock?
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i always wait until the remorse period is over to root. Just in case. It usually takes that long for stock firmware to show up anyways.
I Odin'd MDL back and everything went back to stock. I got my warranty back and they exchanged it. Actually the girl didn't even check anything I just told her I had overheating problems, the screen had smearing issues in the settings when brightness was low and that it wasnt reading my micro SD card although I know its not the s4.
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i always wait until the remorse period is over to root. Just in case. It usually takes that long for stock firmware to show up anyways.
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I have returned many phones with bootloader unlocked and root. .. They don't even care and bother to check all those. They just make sure the device turns on and the serial number matches the one they sold you.
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My new in box S4 had fingerprints on it when I opened them. Naturally, I ran them through AFIS.
Lol that shouldnt be there.. Samsung was sloppy with this device.
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Looking if you all think my screen is dead. On my screen where I expect to see black, I see red. It looks like I am missing one of the RGB colors. I didn't drop the phone or get water on it, it was just sitting on my desk and I went to look at it and the colors are all messed up.
I did a visual on the cable and it looks okay, eveything else works.
So is it time for a new phone?
Does it currently have any cracks or chips from any previous incidents? Also have you recently adjusted any settings on your phone (to be vague)
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Does it currently have any cracks or chips from any previous incidents? Also have you recently adjusted any settings on your phone (to be vague)
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nope, no cracks or chips. My phone is pretty good shape (at least I think). The only thing different is 3 days ago I installed sslauncher to try it out.
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nope, no cracks or chips. My phone is pretty good shape (at least I think). The only thing different is 3 days ago I installed sslauncher to try it out.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1489756
That link should answer some of your questions!
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ihugyou said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1489756
That link should answer some of your questions!
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yes, looks exactly like that.....oh well I guess a new phone is in order.
thanks
Got this phone in June... 3 foot drop in a commuter case and still.....
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lurtis said:
Got this phone in June... 3 foot drop in a commuter case and still.....
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My goodness! I hope it wont happen to me. BTW it has no protection? Like bumper case or something like that?
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My goodness! I hope it wont happen to me. BTW it has no protection? Like bumper case or something like that?
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It was in an otterbox commuter case. I took it off after it broke for the photo. Phone is super fragile. Sucks cuz there's no replacement screens available for this particular phone.
Thank goodness I have my old nexus s 4g that I reactivated today.
I loved my OG it since you can get a nexus 5 on sprint I'll prolly order a white one next paycheck
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Meanwhile I drop mine every other day on the wood floor, sans case. Physics can be a cruel mistress.
I drop mine in a regular rubber case off a truck and it didn't break thank god I love my optimus g more than my lgg2 lol
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Damn bro sorry to hear that I too would love to get me Nexus 5 though...
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Damn bro sorry to hear that I too would love to get me Nexus 5 though...
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Yeah man I was pissed when it happened but on the bright side its pushing me to buy a new phone now haha
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It was in an otterbox commuter case. I took it off after it broke for the photo. Phone is super fragile. Sucks cuz there's no replacement screens available for this particular phone.
Thank goodness I have my old nexus s 4g that I reactivated today.
I loved my OG it since you can get a nexus 5 on sprint I'll prolly order a white one next paycheck
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http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=111195877790
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lurtis said:
It was in an otterbox commuter case. I took it off after it broke for the photo. Phone is super fragile. Sucks cuz there's no replacement screens available for this particular phone.
Thank goodness I have my old nexus s 4g that I reactivated today.
I loved my OG it since you can get a nexus 5 on sprint I'll prolly order a white one next paycheck
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http://www.amazon.com/Sprint-Optimus-Digitizer-Assembly-Replacement/dp/B00C4R37MA
theres quite a few screen replacements out there
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http://www.amazon.com/Sprint-Optimus-Digitizer-Assembly-Replacement/dp/B00C4R37MA
theres quite a few screen replacements out there
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That's just the digitizer. That link I gave is the glass LCD and digitizer attached and for the same price.
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That's just the digitizer. That link I gave is the glass LCD and digitizer attached and for the same price.
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he never said how bad it was...if he can still see the screen all he needs is this
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he never said how bad it was...if he can still see the screen all he needs is this
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Anyone actually repaired one of these? Just curious. I'm gonna attempt it. Still doing research.
The screen does turn on. There is no touch input.
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Anyone actually repaired one of these? Just curious. I'm gonna attempt it. Still doing research.
The screen does turn on. There is no touch input.
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I doubt it because lg screens are a bit complicated and ppl are scared to attempt it. However there are how tos on YouTube you can follow. I would go with the link I gave since the two pieces are attached. With the separate piece you might have to loca the glass to the LCD so u don't get an air bubble in the middle or dust in the screen after time. My first time fixing my Note I didn't use no loca since none of the vids instructed to do so. Worst experience ever, thank god I was able to take it apart and redo it.
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I doubt it because lg screens are a bit complicated and ppl are scared to attempt it. However there are how tos on YouTube you can follow. I would go with the link I gave since the two pieces are attached. With the separate piece you might have to loca the glass to the LCD so u don't get an air bubble in the middle or dust in the screen after time. My first time fixing my Note I didn't use no loca since none of the vids instructed to do so. Worst experience ever, thank god I was able to take it apart and redo it.
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I have replaced 3 screens on the OG(mine and 2 of my sisters). It is super easy only hard part is getting the glue behind the screen hot enough to take off. Other than that super easy got a phone repair kit from radio shack for like $12. I can tear down and put back together in like 5 minutes now.
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I have replaced 3 screens on the OG(mine and 2 of my sisters). It is super easy only hard part is getting the glue behind the screen hot enough to take off. Other than that super easy got a phone repair kit from radio shack for like $12. I can tear down and put back together in like 5 minutes now.
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Nice! I never got a chance to own an OG because I ended up with my Note but still followed this forum because I like the device. Maybe you can give OP some pointers
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The phone kit is the best thing has everything you need.http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13180768&retainProdsInSession=1&znt_campaign=Category_CMS&znt_source=CAT&znt_medium=RSCOM&znt_content=CT2032236 And use a hair drier or heat gun to get the screen off. DO NOT touch the battery if it gets poked or bent out of shape a little it will go bad very quickly. Obviously unplug it from the board but thats it, and its only 2 connections to get the screen off the main board. Everything is pretty easy once you get inside. I watched a video and that was a huge help.
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The phone kit is the best thing has everything you need.http://www.radioshack.com/product/i...ce=CAT&znt_medium=RSCOM&znt_content=CT2032236 And use a hair drier or heat gun to get the screen off. DO NOT touch the battery if it gets poked or bent out of shape a little it will go bad very quickly. Obviously unplug it from the board but thats it, and its only 2 connections to get the screen off the main board. Everything is pretty easy once you get inside. I watched a video and that was a huge help.
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For 80 bucks would you recommend just the digitizer or the bundled glass and digitizer? I'm assuming the two piece together is the better deal and less work correct? Just trying to make it easier for the op lol
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For 80 bucks would you recommend just the digitizer or the bundled glass and digitizer? I'm assuming the two piece together is the better deal and less work correct? Just trying to make it easier for the op lol
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Definitely get with the glass. If you get a fingerprint or dust under the whole thing wont work.
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For 80 bucks would you recommend just the digitizer or the bundled glass and digitizer? I'm assuming the two piece together is the better deal and less work correct? Just trying to make it easier for the op lol
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Get both. All things being equal, your best bet is to replace both. Since screen and digitizer are so close together on this phone a break like you got probably means both are damaged anyway.
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One more week then I can order the part....
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