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Case-mate tough case

Hi all i would just like to share my experience with this case..Last week i had the unfortunate accident of dropping my Samsung galaxy s phone in the toilet at home...
The phone fell out of my pocket and straight in too the pan and finally landed in the u-bend.
The phone was in total water submersion for not more that 3-5 seconds..my heart fell to the floor...
I quickly grabbed the phone from the toilet..turned phone off and removed the battery..water was all inside the phone.
I shook the phone and lots of water came out..my thoughts at this time was phone was well and truly buggered.
I proceeded to dry the phone on my radiator at home..sim-card,sd-card,battery and back plate all removed to aide drying.
Left the phone to dry for a full 24 hrs...before attempting to turn phone back on.
There was condensation inside the phone which all dispersed after 24 hrs. of drying out the phone.
And the big moment arrived of putting the phone back together to see if it would ever work again....
My heart was pounding at this time hoping and willing the phone back to life..pressed the power on button and the phone came to life.
Apart from having to do a reset on the phone and re-installing all my apps there has been no problem with the phone working 100%.
Phone has been working for well over a week now with no problems.
How lucky was I??...Im not saying that the Casemate Toughcase is the be all and end all in cases but im sure it went some way in helping reduce the damage that would have been caused by water ingress in to the phone.
happy case hunting...

Ewwww That Dirty Samsung Galaxy S

Lol..must add the water in toilet was clean...

The tough case was not the parameter influencing the luck in this case. As long as the rear speaker hole is not sealed, the water will always have a way inside the phone, no matter how many shock protection layers you have o the phone.
And generally speaking, tap water is not dangerous for the electrical parts of low voltage powered devices (like watches, phones and so on). The main issue with phones dropped in water is that the water will infiltrate in the optical dispersers of the LCD screen and on the screen connectors, generating blurry pictures or no picture at all.
I've learned something from your experience ... the water will not go in between the OLED screen and the digitizer .. which is a GOOD thing.

Great! I'm glad your SGS survived!
just take more care of it, ok? and don't drop it on Sea Water!

any waterproof supplies for galaxy s?

alex.bacer said:
any waterproof supplies for galaxy s?
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Zip-lock bag?

I've almost fell from my seat reading the end of your story. I am glad to read that everything went Ok. But does the phone smell .... hmmm different?

Truly lucky.
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There are better ways to change the colour of the phone

Update phone still working a OK two and a bit weeks on...

I have toughcase as well. Not the prettiest case, the phone loses it's "luxury" feeling, but you can certainly throw around the phone no problem.

I dropped my Galaxy S (with Tough Case) today, it fell directly on my hard tiles floor at a height around 70cm. I was really freaked out! I picked it up and it was still there like nothing happened (no crash, no slow, no reboot, no nothing) really happy that I chose this case!

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[Q] Soaked in Water

So already pushed in the pool with my brand new infuse... Hopefully all of the tricks in the book will work, but any other advice?

I have had luck with pulling all removable pieces and laying it on the dash of my car for a few hours. Keep in mind not to put it in direct sunlight. I used a newspaper to cover it. You just want the heat factor to evaporate any moisture. Hope this helps.
P.S. You have the phone I want.
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pull battery and if you can dis assemble the phone (it's pretty strait forward, 6 screws then you prey the back off, it's a tight fit but you wont break it)
put parts in a bag of rice.

Right now I've got it in a bag of rice and without the battery/back cover but I left the screws on. I'm gonna leave it there for a day or so and then try tomorrow. I'll just pop the SIM in my iPhone. Wow going back to the 3GS is a super big drag. The screen is horrendous.

halfnelson117 said:
Right now I've got it in a bag of rice and without the battery/back cover but I left the screws on. I'm gonna leave it there for a day or so and then try tomorrow. I'll just pop the SIM in my iPhone. Wow going back to the 3GS is a super big drag. The screen is horrendous.
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yeah vga resolution is pretty bad, plus it is soo small.
the disassembly is really optional, but is preferable if you are comfortable with it.

Yea thanks again for the help

You get a container filled it with rice and put the Infuse inside like in the middle cover it fully. May sound funny but this thing works. Rice actually suck all the water on any devices. This happen to my iPod twice. I left it inside my pant and wash it in the washing machine, I did this and it fix it twice. No kidding. Live it there for 1day, long wait
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The phone is fine now, except it has water trapped inside of both camera lenses. Is there a fix for this?

i would imagine you need to disassemble the phone. im sure the water is under the protective lens and the sensors are fine.

Rain Question

So I have a question about using my tablet while it is raining. First of all, I know its not the greatest idea in the world, and I know it COULD damage it. But here is my question.
How hard would it have to be raining, before it would be a cause of concern? Rain can come at anytime, and sometimes you can not avoid it... Surely designers have kept this in mind, and have done their best... But as I said before, how hard would it have to be raining, before worrying that it will damage the tablet? Thanks in advance for answers...
If you need more detail, I will be happy to supply it. But I would please like to get a general idea... Also, does the Note 10.1 have a water damage sticker, or indicator anywhere on the exterior of the device? Or is it on the battery like most other things in the world?

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Rapth said:
So I have a question about using my tablet while it is raining. First of all, I know it's not the greatest idea in the world, and I know it COULD damage it. But here is my question.
How hard would it has to be raining, before it would be a cause of concern? Rain can come at anytime, and sometimes you can not avoid it... Surely designers have kept this in mind, and have done their best... But as I said before, how hard would it have to be raining, before worrying that it will damage the tablet? Thanks in advance for answers...
If you need more detail, I will be happy to supply it. But I would please like to get a general idea... Also, does the Note 10.1 have a water damage sticker, or indicator anywhere on the exterior of the device? Or is it on the battery like most other things in the world?
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The note 10.1 is built pretty tight from the front, so where i would be worried are the open areas like the headphone jack, speakers, charging port, etc. Also, if you have a cover or case that might prevent some water form going through. Any electronic should not get it's components wet, so the best advice i can give is avoid water as much as possible.

ebahena said:
The note 10.1 is built pretty tight from the front, so where i would be worried are the open areas like the headphone jack, speakers, charging port, etc. Also, if you have a cover or case that might prevent some water form going through. Any electronic should not get it's components wet, so the best advice i can give is avoid water as much as possible.
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I am not so worried about the charging port, as its on the bottom of the device, and is covered by hands, and I watch the area for rain running down. As for the headphone jack, I never use it, not that big of a deal. I can't really protect the speakers... The amount of rain I am talking is like, light, to moderate. Not down pouring, and not drenching the device in water. As I said before, I understand that its something I should probably not do, as there is a chance of danger. I am simply asking how much rain would be required to cause damage? Its a portable device, and its going to be used, rain, shine, or snow, as long as its not hailing outside, or a blizzard. Basically weather I would be willing to stand in, would be weather the device would be exposed to.
I am simply wondering the probability of damage being caused in light to moderate rain fall. It's hard to explain. Where I live, the weather changes randomly, it will rain for ten minutes, than stop. Than a few hours later, will begin raining again. I play a game that requires me to be outside, if its lightly, or moderately raining, I don't want to have to stop, than go back out, if I do not have to.
I appreciate your answer, but I feel I need more detail. The amount of rain it has been exposed to, is no more than splashes, and it is not raining hard enough for water to be running all over my device.

Condensation could trigger the water damage indicators and void warranty .
But that is the same for many devices .
Note is not waterproof and user guide probably says don't use in wet condition's .
jje

I'm worried about meteor strikes, I know it's not likely but it can happen.....:silly:
But really, if it looks like rain then why chance it if you're worried. All it takes is a quick look at the sky to see if there might be a downpour...
I generally carry my note in a backpack, it has a case and the chances of it getting soaked are negligable...

Nexus 4 Waterproof case

I can't seems to find a suitable waterproof case for me. I don't like weather waterpoof case that's like a bag and thick. I'm finding a slim waterproof case just like normal casing. Example Lifeproof?
anyone got suggestion ?

I use dandy case I got from amazon. But it's more like a bag than a case. But it works really well. I use it on a lanyard.
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There isn't any made like that for the n4
We see you meow on our nexus⁴ can we haz some more?

I would not leave my phone in a waterproof case over long periods of time to avoid condensation created by the heat generated by the cpu!

R3druMz said:
I would not leave my phone in a waterproof case over long periods of time to avoid condensation created by the heat generated by the cpu!
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Most random comment ever. Unless you phone is exuding water vapor it wont condense on to the inside of the case. Conversely your phone exuding heat would warm up the case driving away condensation.
Putting your phone into a case while in a humid environment then moving to a cold one would fog up the inside. Nothing else can really.

drawkcaB said:
Most random comment ever. Unless you phone is exuding water vapor it wont condense on to the inside of the case. Conversely your phone exuding heat would warm up the case driving away condensation.
Putting your phone into a case while in a humid environment then moving to a cold one would fog up the inside. Nothing else can really.
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you are free to do what you want, but this is a problem that I have observed on computer controlled machinery in wash bay application (humid environment) there was actually more humidity going into the electronics when customers covered the machinery with plastic air tight covers when compared to customer who only used them straight with no protection and left the machines to dry afterwards!
Only trying to give out advice, in the end you can make up your own mind XD!

R3druMz said:
you are free to do what you want, but this is a problem that I have observed on computer controlled machinery in wash bay application (humid environment) there was actually more humidity going into the electronics when customers covered the machinery with plastic air tight covers when compared to customer who only used them straight with no protection and left the machines to dry afterwards!
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lol wut? only explanation is your customer sealed the cover when it's warm and wet. later on things cool down and condensation forms.
so guys, do not open & close your nexus 4 waterproof case when you are in a wet wash bay... wait I can't believe I actually drew a conclusion :silly:

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lol wut? only explanation is your customer sealed the cover when it's warm and wet. later on things cool down and condensation forms.
so guys, do not open & close your nexus 4 waterproof case when you are in a wet wash bay... wait I can't believe I actually drew a conclusion :silly:
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Yep thats exactly how i ended my post
"Putting your phone into a case while in a humid environment then moving to a cold one would fog up the inside. Nothing else can really"
i think he went tl;dr on my 3 line post

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drawkcaB said:
Yep thats exactly how i ended my post
"Putting your phone into a case while in a humid environment then moving to a cold one would fog up the inside. Nothing else can really"
i think he went tl;dr on my 3 line post
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ok let me get back to the basics, condensation is created from humidity, humidity is a term we use to describe how much water is in the air (because there is always water in the air) so that means that you can be in a dry room in California and there is still some water in your air (maybe not a lot but some)!
Now because you obviously don't know how to do a simple google research before talking, here let me google that for you !
p.s: new members cant link so i had to space them sorry!
this link here is very short and straight to the point:
https : // www . educate-sustainability.eu/portal/content/interstitial-condensation
here is another example of a totally different application where condensation is observed in an air/water- tight environment ( conservatory windows):
http : // www . conservatoriesprices.org.uk/tips-for-preventing-condensation-on-my-conservatory-windows/
there are lots more examples like watches that can sometimes still create some small amount of condensation with an unbroken air/water seal (this is rarely the case because watches generate very little heat so they adapt to the surrounding temperature easily)
now im not saying his phone will break because he uses an airtight case, i was simply saying, hey if your gonna use one be mindful of condensation ! thats all.
Now there are forums on the net where ppl are cool and share information and help each other and others where ppl just flame each other. dont worry i learned my lesson trying to be nice here. I wont bother posting anymore ill keep to myself and stay in the development parts of this forum.
thank you good day

R3druMz said:
ok let me get back to the basics, condensation is created from humidity, humidity is a term we use to describe how much water is in the air (because there is always water in the air) so that means that you can be in a dry room in California and there is still some water in your air (maybe not a lot but some)!
Now because you obviously don't know how to do a simple google research before talking, here let me google that for you !
p.s: new members cant link so i had to space them sorry!
this link here is very short and straight to the point:
https : // www . educate-sustainability.eu/portal/content/interstitial-condensation
here is another example of a totally different application where condensation is observed in an air/water- tight environment ( conservatory windows):
http : // www . conservatoriesprices.org.uk/tips-for-preventing-condensation-on-my-conservatory-windows/
there are lots more examples like watches that can sometimes still create some small amount of condensation with an unbroken air/water seal (this is rarely the case because watches generate very little heat so they adapt to the surrounding temperature easily)
now im not saying his phone will break because he uses an airtight case, i was simply saying, hey if your gonna use one be mindful of condensation ! thats all.
Now there are forums on the net where ppl are cool and share information and help each other and others where ppl just flame each other. dont worry i learned my lesson trying to be nice here. I wont bother posting anymore ill keep to myself and stay in the development parts of this forum.
thank you good day
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Sorry man i didnt mean to offend you. And yes i know what condensation and air humidity is. In fact i know that a moajority of air by weight is indeed water (vapor obviously) i live in india where the humidity hits 78%+. Out in cali i know its less and by less id say in the 50s to 60s.
Condensation happens when warm air which can hold more moisture hits a colder surface and drops the moisture (thats the same concept as rain). Now if you case up your phone in a reasonably dry place and you head out so long as your case isnt super cold which is unlikely youre much more likely to fog up its outside than its inside.
(at this point i read your link)
ok man look at the diagram you have high vapor content hitting the wall. If you sit in your bedroom and put on a airtight case which sits snug enough your case and phone will heat up to within a few degrees of each other which is not going to trigger condensation unless it was packed in a high moisture environment. It simply cannot hit the dew point like that. package your phone in summer and take it out in winter yes. Can happen. But if you packaged it somewhere reasonably dry youre good to go.
Peace r3d we are both on the same team here. Two guys trying to be helpful.

If you are going swimming, use a waterproof case. Science! There is such a thing as over thinking things.
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Question phone durability

Hello colleagues on YouTube, you can watch videos that this phone bends easily and your copies have a similar tendency to bend?

Some idiot (or their sponsor) spends the $1000 making those videos so you don't see how far the device will bend on your own. That is, honestly, a stupid thing to do with any device you actually intend to use if you aren't paid per click to record it.

The thing is: usually you don't need to bend your phones. Even hardcore gamers won't ever put so much pressure on their phones unless they have aggression issues.
While some of his tests are are pretty useful to know (if you want to throw your 1000€ phone unprotected in a bag together with keys, knives and guns) the bend test is pretty useless for 99%.
I mean: be honest were you ever in a situation that required you to bend your phone?

Anubarak16 said:
The thing is: usually you don't need to bend your phones. Even hardcore gamers won't ever put so much pressure on their phones unless they have aggression issues.
While some of his tests are are pretty useful to know (if you want to throw your 1000€ phone unprotected in a bag together with keys, knives and guns) the bend test is pretty useless for 99%.
I mean: be honest were you ever in a situation that required you to bend your phone?
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The body is made of Gorilla Glass 3. Realistically, this is the last phone they need to run scratch tests on because it was included on nearly every phone from 2013. That is roughly 7 years of testing already available.
TL;DR buy a $10 case.

That's right, no one normal will play bending the phone But what if I have a phone in the back pocket of my pants and I will sit on it, it will happen or not a few times I have sat on my s20 ultra it only cracks the protective glass but the phone did not bend or crash

Seems like the obvious advice is to avoid sitting on your phone. Bend test videos aren't going to account for all the variables involved in neglect and every story is going to be a bit different.