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Gorilla Glass? No.

I now have first-hand confirmation that the 4G Slide does not have Gorilla Glass.
As a side note, anybody know if the glass is bonded to the LCD screen?

afaik no its not
http://www.ifixsmartphone.com/smartphone_repair/MyTouch_4G_Slide_teardown.html

raduque said:
I now have first-hand confirmation that the 4G Slide does not have Gorilla Glass.
As a side note, anybody know if the glass is bonded to the LCD screen?
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so do you have any pictures?

verne2k said:
afaik no its not
http://www.ifixsmartphone.com/smartphone_repair/MyTouch_4G_Slide_teardown.html
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Excellent, thank you.
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so do you have any pictures?
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so bad news... i knew it wasn't gorilla glass but hoped it was another kind of reinforced glass...
how did it happen?

It was in my shirt pocket wrong, and I bent over to get my dropped keys, it fell out and hit the sidewalk just right.

so not even a fall from too high, sad

I dropped mine from about 5' onto a marble subway platform without a scratch. Maybe I was just very lucky. The back flew off and battery fell out, but put them back on and no problems.

raduque said:
I now have first-hand confirmation that the 4G Slide does not have Gorilla Glass.
As a side note, anybody know if the glass is bonded to the LCD screen?
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i've never personally had a phone with gorilla glass, but everybody tells me that they have had horrible experiences with it and it seems to be less durable. any thoughts?

I own a galaxy s2 und I have nothing wrong to say about the gorilla glass.
I dropped mine (as others it seems) from my pocket while bending down to grab something.
I got scratches on the frame but Nothing happened to the glass.
I am everything BUT disappointed.
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gorilla glass is not as horrible as everyone says it is very duarble and great it does not scratch and ive never had a problem with it but no the mt4gs does not have gorilla glass and is bonded bye a few wires and special glue around the sides

Do I need to replace entire LCD or just glass for cracked screen?

So I dropped my phone pretty hard and even with a trident case on the glass cracked. Do I need a whole LCD replacement like this http://www.directfix.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=GHT&Product_Code=XX2547 or can I get the glass only http://www.directfix.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=GHT&Product_Code=XX2543

MrMinh said:
So I dropped my phone pretty hard and even with a trident case on the glass cracked. Do I need a whole LCD replacement like this http://www.directfix.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=GHT&Product_Code=XX2547 or can I get the glass only http://www.directfix.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=GHT&Product_Code=XX2543
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Can you post a pic of it?
Sent from HTC one s

which trident case kranken pr aegis

randomnoob83 said:
which trident case kranken pr aegis
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Aegis. It was on my bike and flew off and I was gong pretty fast.. I think the kraken would of saved it
leohdz148 said:
Can you post a pic of it?
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yea, everything still works perfect
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You can just replace the glass instead of the whole amoled screen, However ive seen reports on here saying that it is extremely difficult to just replace the glass as the screen and digitizer are fused together.
If you can find a good how to guide and maybe a video it would be worth trying as it would save you a lot of money, That being said get it wrong and you will need to replace the whole screen and glass, which would cost a lot more.
Either way, I hope you get it fixed !!

azzledazzle said:
You can just replace the glass instead of the whole amoled screen, However ive seen reports on here saying that it is extremely difficult to just replace the glass as the screen and digitizer are fused together.
If you can find a good how to guide and maybe a video it would be worth trying as it would save you a lot of money, That being said get it wrong and you will need to replace the whole screen and glass, which would cost a lot more.
Either way, I hope you get it fixed !!
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Yea I agree with him but if the digitizer still works on your phone then just get the glass when its available and hope that that works bcuz if its the screen and the digitizer then man that's gonna be a lot of money gone on just the screen
But yea which ever way you choose I hope you get it fixed...
MrMinh said:
Aegis. It was on my bike and flew off and I was gong pretty fast.. I think the kraken would of saved it
Wow...thankfully it didn't break into a couple pieces just flying and going fast
yea, everything still works perfect
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If your digitizer isn't affected then its just the screen but I wouldn't be too sure tho, I mean from the picture it looks like you can use it pretty good
Sent from HTC one s

I think the digitizer is integrated into the display in SAMOLED screens to reduce thickness and air gap between display and glass, and not in the glass cover as in old AMOLEDs like the Desire or Nexus One.
Check this One S teardown/display swap video, seems like the display+digitizer+gorilla glass is one part. Easier to replace but not cheap, directfix wants 169 USD for it. http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=/watch?v=b0jGY2N2h1U&v=b0jGY2N2h1U&gl=SE
On a side note the battery is also replaceable and not soldered on so hopefully batteries will pop up on eBay soon enough.

OOUCH! I'm sorry this happened. I only have a slim case. Good thing I don't do anything extreme.

DRACOdesign HYDRA Aluminum Bumper

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Draco just released their HYDRA case for the S4. A non-Ducati branded case will be released next week as well. They look great, but it looks like they add quite a lot of width to the phone.
I ordered the new ElementCase Eclipse case, and if I don't end up liking that I'm going to order one of the Draco cases and give it a shot.
http://www.dracodesigninc.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1870

The oem already on sale.

lunarken said:
The oem already on sale.
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The what?

the fake...

lunarken said:
the fake...
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OEM means original equipment manufacturer, the complete opposite of fake. And yes, the fakes are out. But they're also usually really bad quality compared to the real ones.

lunarken said:
The oem already on sale.
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Do you have a link for that? Thanks

Wow! Nice bumper with nice price!!! If I have a honda hornet, and is not ducati, I have to look for another bumper? Hahaha

New Airborne cases were released today. I like them much better than the HYDRA ones. And they're a bit cheaper too.
http://www.dracodesigninc.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1870

The Hydra cases are beautiful. However, that's a steep price to pay for a case, luxury item or not.

these case are very stunning looking. i just can't see spending that much on a case. there are far to many less expensive alternatives out there.
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Is there a lip on either side? It looks flush is most pics. I was just wondering about lying it down and scratching up the camera cover or the front glass.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

[email protected] said:
Is there a lip on either side? It looks flush is most pics. I was just wondering about lying it down and scratching up the camera cover or the front glass.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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Their cases have almost no lay on table rim. They work nicely with glass screen protectors though.

So it makes your phone huge? uhh no thanks

dam almost 100 bucks just for a stinking case? I don't see myself ever shelling more than 50 bucks for a case

Fanaticalism said:
Their cases have almost no lay on table rim. They work nicely with glass screen protectors though.
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Lol so you're essentially paying $100 to not protect your phone?

I was excited for the case at first, but I watched Youtube review videos and I realized how ugly and huge it is...

I wonder if this case would this interfere with wireless charging or NFC

rcdizon said:
I wonder if this case would this interfere with wireless charging or NFC
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My understanding is that this is a bumper so the back is completely exposed (allowing wireless charging and NFC to work completely).

kelmar13 said:
My understanding is that this is a bumper so the back is completely exposed (allowing wireless charging and NFC to work completely).
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"bumper"... right. D-ohh

Yes, They're nice to look at. But it makes the phone wider, bigger at minimal protection
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Tempered glass screen protector for note 4?

Hello,
to all of you.
I want good TEMPERED SCREEN PROTECTOR for Note 4, that has perfect fit on its 2.5D screen as well as really good in protection, please advise some good brand, also please tell if something is available on amazon.com, I can order it from there.Reply soon.
MOBILGEEK

I have the Xtremeguards Spartan glass. Gotta say I love it. Go to xtremeguards.com abs at checkout, use this promo for 90% discount. "cm90off"

There's already a thread about Tempered Glass Screen Protectors here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2878038
And here too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2940892

MOBILGEEK said:
Hello,
to all of you.
I want good TEMPERED SCREEN PROTECTOR for Note 4, that has perfect fit on its 2.5D screen as well as really good in protection, please advise some good brand, also please tell if something is available on amazon.com, I can order it from there.Reply soon.
MOBILGEEK
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coremark said:
There's already a thread about Tempered Glass Screen Protectors here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2878038
And here too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2940892
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Yeah, listen to coremark..
And if you want a glass that cover the 2.5 D part of the glass.. go make it yourself. lol
No manufacturer will make that in a short term (or maybe long term also), and I'm sure it won't be 100% glass..

Good luck on this quest.

ar216893 said:
Yeah, listen to coremark..
And if you want a glass that cover the 2.5 D part of the glass.. go make it yourself. lol
No manufacturer will make that in a short term (or maybe long term also), and I'm sure it won't be 100% glass..
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Hello,
Thanks for the advice, I think you better know how to make it, Can you please assist me in making that?
MOBILGEEK

coremark said:
There's already a thread about Tempered Glass Screen Protectors here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2878038
And here too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2940892
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Hello,
Thank you, I'll post my queries in these threads.
MOBILGEEK

felloffthetruck said:
Good luck on this quest.
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Come on, Join the quest, what are you waiting.
MOBILGEEK

Oh come on! How tough can it me to make a screen protector? I've got some window glass leftover from an old VW in my garage, a dremel tool, some Krazy Glue....

MOBILGEEK said:
Hello,
Thanks for the advice, I think you better know how to make it, Can you please assist me in making that?
MOBILGEEK
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No, I don't know.
I'm okay with "just cover the flat part of the screen", so I just need to search wich one have no halo and already found it

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ICarez 0.15mm glass.
sent from my Samsung GALAXY Note® 4

You might as well resort to this thread, top three screen protectors for the Note 4 thus far,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/accessories/glass-screen-protector-waiting-t2995411

Wood imitation back cover from ebay

So I was always jealous of OnePlus' wooden battery covers. After realizing that the mi 5 has a removable back, I had no other choice but to buy one myself.
A brief search on ebay provided me with a few choices, and I bought a mahogany one for 9 bucks.
Of course for this price it is nowhere near wooden, but the feel and warmth are kinda same with polycarbonate, instead of the cool glass.
The shipping was terribly slow, but eventually got here, and to be honest it's not half bad. The texture is nonexistent, but the printing and smoothness makes it look like the real thing, unless inspected with macro lens. With the luphie bumper case it pairs up really good.

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How do you remove the glass back... I wanna try it as well..

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I have the same back cover I guess, I payed around 2,5$ on Aliexpress.
And I'm waiting the same bumper
penglengpung said:
How do you remove the glass back... I wanna try it as well..
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You need to use a windy

Fortinho said:
You need to use a windy
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A suction cup? Do you use that to literally pull the glass back plate off?

James Weinreich said:
A suction cup? Do you use that to literally pull the glass back plate off?
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Look here:
https://youtu.be/oYiLy42ocDs?t=10s

Protection?
myseg said:
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Hi, I wanted to buy this case but I am a bit clumsy. Does it offer good protection?

draxema said:
Hi, I wanted to buy this case but I am a bit clumsy. Does it offer good protection?
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As it is made of polymer, it absorbs shock, but I don't think a back cover would make much of a difference when dropped, hence it usually lands on the corners. If I were you, I'd buy a bumper case or just a normal case.

myseg said:
As it is made of polymer, it absorbs shock, but I don't think a back cover would make much of a difference when dropped, hence it usually lands on the corners. If I were you, I'd buy a bumper case or just a normal case.
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Does the bumper case make your signal drop? seeing it's made from aluminium...

F.A.R said:
Does the bumper case make your signal drop? seeing it's made from aluminium...
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Of course it does, but it's still quite good.