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[Confirm]Desire HD is not using Gorilla Glass

I send a email to ask htc. They inform me that Desire HD is not using Gorilla Glass.
Here is the letter.
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Does everyone but me fail to realise that they would have advertised the fact, if the DHD was infact using gorilla glass?

ivolol said:
Does everyone but me fail to realise that they would have advertised the fact, if the DHD was infact using gorilla glass?
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this!
i'm sure it would have been advertised...

i don't really get the big deal with gorilla glass, my cowon s9 has it and the screen still scratches, the S9 is so light tho that if you drop it the glass wont break anyway
also, why are people dropping their phones ?
but im weird id sell my phone the moment it gets a tiny scratch on it like i did with my legend

noobdeagle said:
also, why are people dropping their phones ?
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For the fun of it, you know, testing that it is drop proof. .
It's always good to know that if you accidently drop your phone, well them people thought it would happen and put a gorilla glass for you !

I've been using mine around 6 weeks without a shield and the screen is still in pristine condition, mind you I don't put it in my pocket with other stuff in there or anywhere it might get damaged.
Take care of it and it seems you won't get a mark on it.

MrGarak said:
Take care of it and it seems you won't get a mark on it.
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Wise words MrGarak. My old Hero still looks close to brand-new, no added protection, 14 months on.

Then why corning is listing it in their website in the featured products section ??
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/featured-products

Scotchy49 said:
For the fun of it, you know, testing that it is drop proof. .
It's always good to know that if you accidently drop your phone, well them people thought it would happen and put a gorilla glass for you !
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Believe me, if you accidentally drop your phone, you'll know if the display has broken or not .

I've dropped once, it just slipped of my hand while rushing to work.... and landed HEAVILY on the sides... bouncing thrice before it stop (bounced on the sides). Luckily I had TPU case on it, life saver
Of course if you drop it on a rock with the glass on the bottom, I'm pretty sure that gorilla or jurassic glass might not help much

Good find and good news for us since apparently our phone is using a "better" type of glass for our screens. I'd still won't drop it though (just saying)

You say that but on the companies that makes Gorilla glass it does say that the Desire HD has it. I took some keys to my desire HD and no scratches.
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/#featured-products

from my experience
HTC support staffs are not that knowledgeable about their product
they most rely on whatever they post on their own website

letom said:
You say that but on the companies that makes Gorilla glass it does say that the Desire HD has it. I took some keys to my desire HD and no scratches.
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Yeah, I'm gonna go with this, more official than some rep who's most likely clueless. Still, not letting my keys near the screen! No way!

Ive had mine for a few months and not one scratch,
untill yesterday, when it was in my pocket(on its own in a case, no screen protector though)...nice scratch across top which can be seen with the screen on, and can be felt quite obviously with a finger nail.
easy to say I was gutted. I've looked after this phone like it was a living breathing thing, never dropping it or anything, and then it scratches like that?
hohum.

I'd trust the creators of the Gorilla Glass over HTC support.
I've had mine since November and i don't have one scratch on the screen.

I've dropped my phone from insane heights, on my phone you can see metal grazed off and silver, but the glass looks brand new and not one single scratch!

Confirmed or not, DHD glass proved to be quite resistant.
Personaly, I've let my DHD with my glasses, my car keys, USB Flash keys, or just in my laptop case with plenty of cables, without getting *any* traces on it. This, without any protection...

Someone should really change the name of this thread

desire hd scratch
i drooped mine with the screen down and the only scratch is on the aluminium body where is the small led .i ve got no protection for screen yet and if i compare with my old omnia 2 wich it has a plastic screen

CLEAR Hard Snap-On Case Cover for G2

NOTE: I know there's some discussion about this specific case in another thread here, but since there were other cases discussed in that thread I thought it would be best to create a dedicated thread for it.
I recently purchased/received this from luxurycellwireless, and after using the HTC Hard Shell Case (OEM) for about a month I'd have to say I'm very impressed with this clear plastic one. It fits the G2 nicely, almost to the point where I'm going to be nervous when I have to remove it from the phone. Hopefully I won't have to take it off anytime soon, but for the price of $3 shipped how could anyone go wrong with this. I almost think this is a better case than the HTC one, as that already broke on me after a month's use. However, after only using this one for a few hours there are already light scratches on it. I don't care about that, because it's purpose is to protect my phone. I'm considering buying another one or two of these to keep on hand, in the event that this one breaks on me. It's that good. My only concern now is how much dust is going to get trapped under it, hopefully not enough to warrant a dismantling & cleaning. If you're looking for a case, go get yourself one of these. You won't be disappointed.
Here's 18 photos I took of the case protecting my G2 for your viewing pleasure - https://picasaweb.google.com/dustrho/CLEARHardSnapOnCaseCoverForG2#
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From eBay = http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220683115821

Wow, no replies.
Thinking about buying a couple more of these, as I love this case. It's easily the best one I've purchased so far for my G2. Sure, there are some scratches on the back of it now, but what do you expect for something that's clear and made out of cheap plastic? The one thing I really enjoy about this case, is that it seems to have fixed my "screen wobbling" issue (no more!).
If you need a case for your G2, this is the one.

Looks good. I found a softish one

does it obstruct the top row keyboard by a tiny bit? my fingers are big so it is important to me that it doesn't

Had that case before my current black one, liked it a lot, but with 1 problem. After a week or so of being in your pocket it collects dust and lint under the case and it looks dirty lol so I would take it off and clean it like every week then finally the little hinges that hold it on broke other then that it did the job.

dleonseng said:
does it obstruct the top row keyboard by a tiny bit? my fingers are big so it is important to me that it doesn't
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No, it doesn't interfere with the top row of buttons on the physical keyboard. That top piece has a cutout so it sits flush. You can see it in the picture below...

Thanks OP I got mine in the mail yesterday and I really like it.

mannyftw said:
Thanks OP I got mine in the mail yesterday and I really like it.
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You're welcome.
I had to take the case off the other day to do a battery pull (bad ROM flashing put me in a boot loop), and I have to say it was pretty easy getting it off. Nowhere near as difficult as the HTC OEM hard shell case or the cheap black one that was on sale at Amazon. So, I'm glad I got this case, and just need to order myself a couple extra for backup purposes.

I got one last week it looks like that one but is black and has a soft feel to it.

thanks for the TIP! this is a great case.
dustrho said:
You're welcome.
I had to take the case off the other day to do a battery pull (bad ROM flashing put me in a boot loop), and I have to say it was pretty easy getting it off. Nowhere near as difficult as the HTC OEM hard shell case or the cheap black one that was on sale at Amazon. So, I'm glad I got this case, and just need to order myself a couple extra for backup purposes.
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I have one of these if anyone wants to take it. Replaced it for an otterbox a week ago!

is this the one with the kickstand? i just ordered the one with a kickstand. and im curious to how it is.

gizzymo said:
is this the one with the kickstand? i just ordered the one with a kickstand. and im curious to how it is.
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No, this particular one does not have the built-in kickstand.

Nillkin Hard Case for O2X / G2X

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nillkin-brand-L..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item3cb99e760e
Anyone already have this case?
I found it on another Chinese website and decided to buy it on eBay (seemed a bit safer to me than entering my CC info on another website I don't even know).
Looks good to me, nice and slim...Ill post more once I get it
They also have it in red, black, etc. here:
http://www.obostore.com/nillkin-ultra-slim-hard-shield-faceplate-for-lg-optimus-2x-p-1293.html
Initial Impressions:
Got the red one today...Ordered the red one from OBOstore and a white one from ebay...
I'll start first with the quality of the case, a LOT higher than I expected....a little thicker than the incase slim on my iPhone Little flexing, Satin feel, feels excellent in the hand. Fitment is perfect, covers from edge to edge on the phone. If you have an invisibleshield on the back of the phone, that HAS to come off or the case doesn't fit correctly.
Top and bottom are completely open so little protection on the top or bottom, but the corners, sides, and back are completely covered (other than the camera of course) The case gives a little lip to the screen on the phone so you can set it face down and not worry about scratching it.
All in all, very pleased with my purchase and can't wait for my white one to come in
and of course...peektures!
I apologize for the quality, all I had was my mom's mytouch 4g
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Wow that white looks really good!

that's the closest thing I've seen to the Case-Mate barely there case a friend of mine has. Been wanting this for a long time. nice find!

they have somthing similar at walmart for the g2x at lease the store near me

I just bought 2 of them...1 in white, 1 in red. I'll let you know how they are when they arrive...since they're coming from hong kong, it'll probably be a month.

mmapcpro said:
I just bought 2 of them...1 in white, 1 in red. I'll let you know how they are when they arrive...since they're coming from hong kong, it'll probably be a month.
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I can't decide between red and white !!!
EDIT: Went with the red

omarsalmin said:
I can't decide between red and white !!!
EDIT: Went with the red
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i know, I had the hardest time deciding between the two too...went with the white
EDIT: mine shipped

cybereclipse said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nillkin-brand-L..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item3cb99e760e
Anyone already have this case?
I found it on another Chinese website and decided to buy it on eBay (seemed a bit safer to me than entering my CC info on another website I don't even know).
Looks good to me, nice and slim...Ill post more once I get it
They also have it in red, black, etc. here:
http://www.obostore.com/nillkin-ultra-slim-hard-shield-faceplate-for-lg-optimus-2x-p-1293.html
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Second link won't open for me

cybereclipse said:
i know, I had the hardest time deciding between the two too...went with the white
EDIT: mine shipped
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Yeah I've had bad experiences with white covers over time... They turn this nasty brown color from the oils on your hands

omarsalmin said:
Yeah I've had bad experiences with white covers over time... They turn this nasty brown color from the oils on your hands
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good call...just ordered a red one from the chinese site...its a race now

Glad to see there more options for cases now.
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me too
10char

This gets posted the day after i receive my seidio case

regP said:
This gets posted the day after i receive my seidio case
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i like the seido but i heard it scratches the phone a bit on the corners

I've had the seidio case for like 3 weeks now, and still no scratches on my phone from it...I'm sorry that other guy or guys had that problem, but I don't.
I have a blue seidio surface case, a blue trident case, a white flexible gel case, and now I'm waiting on my red and white nillkin hard cases, lol.
The funny thing is...the only case I ever use is the seidio...not sure why I have all these other cases.

if you rip the case off I can see how it may scratch but if you take it off slowely its fine.

Has anyone gotten this case yet? I've had something similar to this from a company called Empire or something for my Nexus One and it was horsecrap. Fit was so loose I had to put double-sided tape on the inside to make it stay on.

Case looks VERY VERY nice. Please leave some feedback about how it fits. Very interested in this case. My speck is already falling to pieces. YUCK

Couldn't wait. Had to order one! Yay
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LOL nice...well I'll update everyone when I get mine...if I get it first lol

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?
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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
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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...
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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
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.

Replacing cracked screen

So I just got the S3 like 2 days ago.. i told myself i wouldnt really take it out the house til I got some protection for it but figured hanging around the house with it wouldnt be bad .. I ordered a rubber skin for it 2 days ago and waiting for it in shipping. Cousin comes over today for a quick visit today than leaves. I took the phone outside with me in my pocket, not thinking about the jersey shorts I was wearing (really slick material) I crouch to pet my dog and it slides out my pocket and hits the ground.. just a bit of the bottom right corner screen is cracked, i think it wouldnt be too noticeable with the case (once that arrives) but it is annoying to have this done to a new phone. I see they have replacement screens on ebay, so Im thinking of just ordering one there. Irony was that I was just telling my cousin he should get a case for his iphone for these very incidents.
My S3 is pebble blue, so this gives me the chance to convert it to white if I want huh. Ive done stuff before like taking my zune mp3 player apart to swap a bigger battery in it, and always mess with computers (modded my laptop). Question is how difficult will it be to swap the screen plate?
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More expensive than difficult
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Ouch Idk if you can just remove the front panel but you might need to mess with the lcd panel. I would look up a video on youtube.

If it is functional I would say wait. The more use you get out of it, the more other parts of the screen will get stressed, could break. The later you replace it, the better the value for you. Again, only if it works and you aren't too annoyed at the appearance. If you do go for it, maybe this might help:

Thanks for the replies, I am researching it now.. I could probably live with it, once the rubber case is here It would cover up the edges of it and it doesnt go into the actual screen too much. But it is annoying ,
But i see alot of replacement glass on ebay that dont have the lcd screen with it , I wonder how the heck are they selling those if from what Im reading its all one piece with the lcd and touchpad.

hypertek said:
Thanks for the replies, I am researching it now.. I could probably live with it, once the rubber case is here It would cover up the edges of it and it doesnt go into the actual screen too much. But it is annoying ,
But i see alot of replacement glass on ebay that dont have the lcd screen with it , I wonder how the heck are they selling those if from what Im reading its all one piece with the lcd and touchpad.
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I have yet to see anyone.. ANYONE replace just the screen... I have the same problem... but sammy said it would cost me 178 for them to fix...my phone is now in claims status

hypertek said:
Thanks for the replies, I am researching it now.. I could probably live with it, once the rubber case is here It would cover up the edges of it and it doesnt go into the actual screen too much. But it is annoying ,
But i see alot of replacement glass on ebay that dont have the lcd screen with it , I wonder how the heck are they selling those if from what Im reading its all one piece with the lcd and touchpad.
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They probably mold it themselves. cheap knock off's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5IPaCPaY_0
his vid really makes it look possible since when he got the glass/digitizer off, the screen was separate , but i cant tell if the lcd got damaged when he took the digitizer off since he used a screwdriver and didnt put much care into it since he said was already broken.

hypertek said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5IPaCPaY_0
his vid really makes it look possible since when he got the glass/digitizer off, the screen was separate , but i cant tell if the lcd got damaged when he took the digitizer off .
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That looks so sketchy and unprofessional. It scares me.

i know the phone is fairly new so replacing just the glass/digitizer seems like no one on the net has experience documented replacing just that.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-Touch-S...954?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4169ade3c2