So I read somewhere that some people were having connection problems with the Case-Mate Tough case on. Just wanted to verify if anybody else is, it doesn't seem that I am but I might test it without the case for a little while.
I'm not having any issues with it at all. Liking it so far.
Its the only case I've had and have no issues with it at all. Love it.
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It affects my GPS and my reception here in Chattanooga.
Still, I use it most of the time. I like the feel of it, and it's not that big of a deal.
No problems here besy case i have had yet
I've been using the Tough Case since the second day I had my phone. I have had no issues with signal strength whatsoever, GPS or otherwise. I don't like making the phone a little bit bigger, but unfortunately I'm a dropper. Don't know how it would fare against a car like the recent posts about the Otterbox, but I can say that the only damage to my phone is from when I was trying to pry the battery cover off prior to first use .
Another vote for great case/no issues. I love this case! It's kept my Inspire so nice and protected, without incumbering it at all.
The person I got the phone from had it in one of these and I don't see much of a difference (if any at all) between case/no case. Now I just need a decent screen protector. The one that came on it is junk and/or put on poorly.
never thought about it...
Case back on full time.
I just got the case and installed it. Pretty easy to put on. So far it looks and feels great!
I've had the CM TC since I bought the phone and it's worked great, no connection or reception issues I've noticed. My only complaint is the case is starting to delaminate. I noticed this a few days ago, where the satin finish is starting to rub off. Kind of annoying. I'm hoping to get it warrantied from ATT when I go into a store this week.
last night I was talking to my neighbor before heading to wally world and left my phone on the trunk of the car upside down. Luckily, the rubber face kept the phone on the trunk the whole 5 miles to the store. Thank you Tough Case
I had GPS issues with mine...
Much slower lock times...
Sometimes no lock at all indoors..
I went with the seidio innocase..
No GPS issued at all....
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Any one of you guys dropped your phone with this case on it ? Any damages ?
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zombieguy85 said:
Any one of you guys dropped your phone with this case on it ? Any damages ?
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yeah, dropped several times. No damages so far.
Cool thanks I got it in the mail yesterday its so much better then my otterbox defender it was so dang bulky . I also have the ivisor-ag screen protector that you can wash and stick back on it works great. Picked it up from ATT
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no issues here, got the CM Tough shortly after my phone, didn't notice anything then, still no problems.
I have the case as well, and absolutely no issues with it. I dropped it once or twice, but not from really high, maybe a table-top, and there was no physical damage to the phone or case.
Great case!
No issues with mine. Amazing case btw
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Any one of you guys dropped your phone with this case on it ? Any damages ?
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I have dropped my phone at least 15 times, no damage to the phone and no damage to the case.
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The evidence, after a week...
I can't say that's not disappointing. Has yours worn off?
same thing here after 2 weeks
mine has not worn off [yet]. still looks great.
Glad i put a screen protector on mine the minute i took it out of the box.. that looks bad.. id deff take mine back if it started doing that..
You guys aren't using any strong solvents to clean your devices are you? (even though technically, it shouldn't be dissolving)
Mine still looks great too had it since launch
Wow that sicks. I have had mine since launch and have no problem. Making me want to buy a zagg though after seeing this post
There was a thread about this a while back, This should NOT be happening and you should exchange your device
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You guys aren't using any strong solvents to clean your devices are you? (even though technically, it shouldn't be dissolving)
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Nope, I'm just using my hand or a soft cloth that came with my iPhone way back when. No liquid whatsoever.
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There was a thread about this a while back, This should NOT be happening and you should exchange your device
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I agree. The problem we now have is, well, if I go back and exchange, what potential problems will the next phone have? In all honesty, the smudging is not an issue when the screen is on. What the heck..I'll replace it tmrw
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I agree. The problem we now have is, well, if I go back and exchange, what potential problems will the next phone have? In all honesty, the smudging is not an issue when the screen is on. What the heck..I'll replace it tmrw
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this issue seems isolated, my phones screen is nothing but pristine, but really it cant hurt to exchange
Been dreading this happening but mine seems fine so far after cleaning regularly with micro fibre cloth.
I can't say my phone has had heavy use though, hasn't even been out of the house yet!
mine is still pristine I just use the nexus 1 pouch. Every time I slide it out its perfect.
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mine is still pristine I just use the nexus 1 pouch. Every time I slide it out its perfect.
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How well does this fit the nexus s? I'd like something similar, the pouch I used for the dhd was just brilliant but I've not seen an equivalent yet for the nexus s.
Fits perfect for me.
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I tried my N1 pouch on the NS... the NS is just too big for it. When I slide the N1 pouch over the NS, it's so tight that the volume buttons are being pressed as I put it on. Oh and it sticks out a bit at the bottom lol.
I use my old g1 pouch. Fits perfectly.
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No wearing off of the coating on mine. Heck, I didn't even know the phone had the oleophobic coating. Glad to see it does. My phone is constantly in my hand being used since first day of launch.
Sounds like you have a defective one.
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mine is still pristine I just use the nexus 1 pouch. Every time I slide it out its perfect.
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Hey, good idea. I think I used to put my i9000 Galaxy S into the N1 pouch, but it was just a bit of a stretch. I may try to find the N1 pouch for that added protection in the pocket against keys and change.
Why worry about a pouch? I had one for my N1 and it worked great! But then I learned of BestSkinsEver. The one for the NS is perfect, it even covers up the camera lens! There is no spot uncovered and exposed to the possibility of damage from keys, change, whatever. Take a look at the pics. Cant even tell its on.
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Why worry about a pouch? I had one for my N1 and it worked great! But then I learned of BestSkinsEver. The one for the NS is perfect, it even covers up the camera lens! There is no spot uncovered and exposed to the possibility of damage from keys, change, whatever. Take a look at the pics. Cant even tell its on.
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Wow, this looks really nice. I am not exchanging my phone, waiting for a new one to come in just because an alleged coating on the screen.
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Why worry about a pouch? I had one for my N1 and it worked great! But then I learned of BestSkinsEver. The one for the NS is perfect, it even covers up the camera lens! There is no spot uncovered and exposed to the possibility of damage from keys, change, whatever. Take a look at the pics. Cant even tell its on.
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Well I just wanted to share with everyone my experience with the back cover and the color coming off after 1 1/2 weeks from the retail box. When I called HTC they did not give me any problems and sent me a new one.
I have kept the phone on Micro-Fiber cloths and what short time it is in a case it is in the T-Mobile sleeve for the Sensation which is soft inside. So I know it is not my use which caused it, the case is possible but I doubt it.
Bottom line is I think their could be some paint/color issues with the back cover so keep a watch for it and if you notice it call HTC and get a replacement.
So has anyone else experienced this? Please leave your comments.
Here is a couple of pictures of mine. You can see the area where the color is coming off just to the right and a little below the camera opening.
It looks like normal wear and tear from the body oils on your hands. I hope that isn't the case and their was some real issue. If this "issue" happens again I probably wouldn't ask for another case personally. On the bright side you can probably sell that other case for like $40 right now.
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Same thing happened to me the first week I had the phone... I returned mine to T-Mobile for another one. Glad to see I wasn't the only one! Good luck with the replacement cover.
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It looks like normal wear and tear from the body oils on your hands. I hope that isn't the case and their was some real issue. If this "issue" happens again I probably wouldn't ask for another case personally. On the bright side you can probably sell that other case for like $40 right now.
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Well I would agree with you if it had been 6 months, but not 12 days. Maybe I have atomic hands LOL
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Well I would agree with you if it had been 6 months, but not 12 days. Maybe I have atomic hands LOL
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LOL yeah I guess! I never touch my actual phone though so I wouldn't know =)
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Maybe having it in your pocket is rubbing it away..
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Maybe having it in your pocket is rubbing it away..
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No when it leaves the micro fiber cloth it goes in to the slip pouch. I'm very protective of my phones and I will never put one of my phones in my pocket unprotected.
Other phones I have like the thunderbolt and MT4G I have never had this problem.
I just hope the new case holds up better.
Happened with my XPERIA X1 (made by HTC), happened to my N1, and now it will probably happen to my Sensation. Good to know.
Perhaps it's the skip pocket and the constant slipping in and out of something that fit's so tightly.
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Perhaps it's the skip pocket and the constant slipping in and out of something that fit's so tightly.
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Perhaps but the slip case is from T-Mobile and for the sensation and is lined with a soft material. And I mean how many times I could have taken it in and out over 12 days period is, well not that many times as while I'm working I use my work phone.
I might try a different case on this new back cover to see if it makes a difference.
I feel like all phone covers with this surface will be rubbed off eventually
I am having the same problem. I've had the phone 3 weeks, and it is looking pretty bad. It only seems to affect the top third of the case. I'll try calling HTC...
btw, I am also using the t-mobile slip case...
Good thing I got a cover for it to avoid this. Although this does look like normal wear and tear.
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Good thing I got a cover for it to avoid this. Although this does look like normal wear and tear.
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You think this looks like normal wear and tear for a 12 day old phone? I would agree if the phone was older maybe but if the paint is coming off this quick after purchase I just can't see it being normal. Also this phone has been in a case when not on my micro fiber cloth.
I think it's your atomic hands. Or too much Texas BBQ!
I've had mine 35 days now and no visible wear on the cover. I have ZERO protection on my phone and it's either in my cheap holster during work or taking up it's solo pocket location in my jeans/shorts. My holster interior is not really that soft and I holster the phone a ****load throughout the day. Honestly... I would expect my phone to have a lot of wear already. I've been in love with the sexy feel of this phone since day one and find myself holding and caressing it sometimes even when I'm not using it.
Not sure if that helps or not but due to my holster and my almost perverse fascination with the feel of this device I would expect to see some wear on mine.
Exact reason I got my tpu Case. Need to keep the resale value up.
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Matt1408 said:
Happened with my XPERIA X1 (made by HTC), happened to my N1, and now it will probably happen to my Sensation. Good to know.
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I'm pretty sure the xperia x1 was made by Sony not htc
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I got my sensation fully covered by zagg shield and mine had been perfectly protected by that so maybe you think about in investing in a fully body shield
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I'm pretty sure the xperia x1 was made by Sony not htc
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No it was definitely made by HTC, just sold by Sony. Because Sony could never produce a decent device. And THAT phone had a problem with its backcover, horrible I finished with rubbing ALL the color off, basically turning the black model into a silver model Looked as if it were new. But I think that's kinda hard to do with the Sensation because there are electronics in the cover. Or is it just metal parts for the antenna?
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No it was definitely made by HTC, just sold by Sony. Because Sony could never produce a decent device. And THAT phone had a problem with its backcover, horrible I finished with rubbing ALL the color off, basically turning the black model into a silver model Looked as if it were new. But I think that's kinda hard to do with the Sensation because there are electronics in the cover. Or is it just metal parts for the antenna?
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I also had X1 and the exact same thing happened to me. The cover changed the color from black to silver
The desire s is one robust device. I've dropped it from 7ft onto concrete and dropped it on marble flooring from 30ft with no case and it only scratched the top a little. The screen was perfect and everything works fine. Just letting you guys know of my experience. When I dropped it I was in shock but when picking it up I was pleasantly surprised LOL..................... i guess i was pretty lucky............
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good for u man
No phone can beat the old nokia bricks for robustness
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Nothing can beat Nokia for durability and toughness.
At least we know that Desire S can withstand some impact.
(I dropped it once already without casing and still naked.)
Ah, the old Nokia 5100 phone.
Water resistant, shock resistant, dust resistant, all achieved by a chunky sealed rubber shell.
I used to call it my "pub proof phone"
http://www.refurb-phone.com/phones/nokia_5100.shtml
THIRTY feet onto MARBLE?
I also droped it by accident, actually it vibrated it self off the shelf and droped around 1,5m on to tiles. It did scratch a bit on the top left corner. But everything else is working fine (except vibrations, feels like it got loose abit and makes wierd sound)
i dropped mine on to concrete and it has left scratches everywhere! i need to find a case to hide them now. They're not massive, but it's just the fact i know they are there.
I've got a full body screen protector and a casing. Don't even want to try dropping it. Lol.
I tried using a case once. I was using the casemate barely there. But didnt bother anymore cause it decreases wifi speed
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I hate cases. They ruin the look and feel of sexy devices. I just hope to not drop it!
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I'm currently also not using a case because wifi slows down and I can't get a gps signal with the case on.
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Nothing can beat Nokia for durability and toughness.
At least we know that Desire S can withstand some impact.
(I dropped it once already without casing and still naked.)
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OK. Thanks for that. You can put some clothes on now. LOL
I dropped mine 2ft and the aluminum black paint came of to reval the sliver, a bit disapointed mine but o well.
I dropped mine right on the marble stairs from second flour. At first i was shocked, but then i hopefully realized that my Desire S have only few scratches. So yes, my hopes about aluminium unibody approves. I wonder in what condition after such a huge drop would be Incredible S?
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I'm currently also not using a case because wifi slows down and I can't get a gps signal with the case on.
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I have not experienced wifi slowdown with the case mate barely there case.
However... the GPS problem was present. And I solved it by using AGPS Injector.
It downloads the GPS satellite data when starting any GPS software. Now I get GPS fixes in 10-20 seconds (with the case on).
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I dropped mine 2ft and the aluminum black paint came of to reval the sliver, a bit disapointed mine but o well.
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At least a black case can be touched up. Scratches on the old Desire were impossible to colour match
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The desire s is one robust device. I've dropped it from 7ft onto concrete and dropped it on marble flooring from 30ft with no case and it only scratched the top a little. The screen was perfect and everything works fine. Just letting you guys know of my experience. When I dropped it I was in shock but when picking it up I was pleasantly surprised LOL.....................
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30ft? Are you focking kidding me?
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i use silicone casing just to protect my unit from my hand's sweat. Lol
Yea, it definitely looks better without a case but I still use a case mate barely just to be safe... it does block my wifi connection a little bit but it is still smooth while using the internet and my GPS is working just fine as well.
I guess I'm one of those people, I buy a phone and I will never buy a case. My reasoning...I bought a phone for xxx.xx, I want to look at my phone not a case!
Anyway, I never bought a case for this phone, it was sexy. I have dropped this phone in almost every angle possible, every surface I've walked. No, I'm not that wobbly, just happens over the period of time
I even dropped it screen first on a pavement. This phone remains intact, barely any scratches and with every new rom I install, god I fall in love again(or something like that xD).
Just curious, is it just me..or is every MT4G built so damn strong?
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Have owned mine since it first came out, have dropped it a million times, always holding my breath expecting the screen to crack or something crazy like it won't turn on anymore, but it just keeps taking it like a champ. No case also, battle wounds to prove it...have seen friends drop their phones (not mt4gs) relatively soon after purchasing them and cracking screens...thought I was just lucky with my drops so far but lets me relax a bit knowing I'm not the only one....
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I guess I'm one of those people, I buy a phone and I will never buy a case. My reasoning...I bought a phone for xxx.xx, I want to look at my phone not a case!
Anyway, I never bought a case for this phone, it was sexy. I have dropped this phone in almost every angle possible, every surface I've walked. No, I'm not that wobbly, just happens over the period of time
I even dropped it screen first on a pavement. This phone remains intact, barely any scratches and with every new rom I install, god I fall in love again(or something like that xD).
Just curious, is it just me..or is every MT4G built so damn strong?
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Back when I was delivering auto and truck parts, I'd keep my phone on my leg (for GPS) and forget about it when I got out of my truck on occasion. Its fallen glass first on some rocky gravel, dropped out of cars, it even has fallen down the stairs... the back doesn't look very pretty lol but my screen is still nice and responsive and everything works so that's fine by me.
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Its a tough phone, I've put this phone threw a lot and it has lasted longer then any phone I've ever owned. I've cracked a Samsung and Nokia screen in my pocket. I've dropped this off ladders and phone still looks new and everything still works
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I agree. I have dropped mine so many times yet still intact with a lot of scratches on back of it lol
MyTouch is like a vagina, they can take a beating.
Thank you, I'm here all weekend
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MySaNiTyIsGoNe said:
I agree. I have dropped mine so many times yet still intact with a lot of scratches on back of it lol
MyTouch is like a vagina, they can take a beating.
Thank you, I'm here all weekend
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*pounding
Beating vaginas is considered bad form.
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*pounding
Beating vaginas is considered bad form.
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True. Thank you very much for auto correction +1
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I don't understand how all of you end up dropping your MT4Gs that often. I have had this phone for about 1.5 years and dropped it once, and then I got a case for it (slipped out of my pocket while taking it out). Never dropped it again.
Then again, I'm glad to know that if I ever do drop it again, it will take the impact like a champ.
yea my phone has fallen so many times without a case and has never taken any damage to the screen. My friend on the other hand, got a glacier about a year ago and the screen was completely smashed when it fell off his lap while he was sitting on the floor.
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You guys will get a kick out of this then. Like others here, I've dropped it, thrown it(accidentally), all without little more than a scratch on the back. While sitting at a table once, I knocked my phone against my forehead and heard a pop. Looked at my phone and had obliterated my front glass. Must've caught the perfect spot. Haha.
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Yeah, I dropped mine a million times with nothing but misc. scratches and such. Slipped out of my hand today while checking the mail, fell face first onto the driveway, and the screen was obliterated. Fortunately, I've got a warranty exchange overnighted to me, so I'll be back up and running tomorrow
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My friend and I joke that this phone is "the Beast".
It takes a beating and keeps coming back for more. He even started intentionally throwing his phone on the ground it and still rocks it strong.
Anyone experience the battery cover peeling. I know my phone gets hot now that I am running custom rom but I started noticing that the back cover is peeling and don't know if it causing the phone to get hotter or is caused by it. and as far as dropping the phone i could only consider dropping it twice the other times have been dropped in a carpet which doesn't do much except get the battery door out. Like the previous comment this phone is a beast
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Anyone experience the battery cover peeling. I know my phone gets hot now that I am running custom rom but I started noticing that the back cover is peeling and don't know if it causing the phone to get hotter or is caused by it. and as far as dropping the phone i could only consider dropping it twice the other times have been dropped in a carpet which doesn't do much except get the battery door out. Like the previous comment this phone is a beast
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Yeah, it's a common issue. The coating comes off. It looks pretty nice if you peel it all off. I doubt ot's a heat issue
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Slightly off subject..mine don't break..& while comparing it to several newer handsets earlier today...only a larger screen looked more inviting, otherwise the Glacier is still a great phone.
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Yeah, it's a common issue. The coating comes off. It looks pretty nice if you peel it all off. I doubt ot's a heat issue
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Really? Mine isn't peeling and looks to be a good sturdy paintjob..
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Really? Mine isn't peeling and looks to be a good sturdy paintjob..
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Double poster! Lol.
Yeah my wife and I both are experiencing this. There is also a thread about scraping if off after it starts peeling because they seemed to have put that top layer on as an after-thought. So it's common enough.
Let's see...
Dropped face first on concrete. Replaced scratched screen protector.
Dropped face first on concrete (again).
Chrome surround came loose. Snapped it back no problem.
Dropped on hardwood floor and then accidentally kicked across the room, rebounding off my coffee table and into my end table.
No damage.
I love this phone...
Thinking of upgrading to an Amaze this fall. Going to miss this one. (Though I might keep it as a backup phone. Haven't decided yet..)
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Had mine since it came out too. No screen protector, dropped few times and still works prefect.
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I pretty much have a lot of friends with the same phone as mine (MT4G) I've seen many painful things, my friend who has one slammed his phone on a corner desk repeatedly and yet it didn't have a scratch or bump, I dropped my phone many times too. When I herd my cousin broke her mytouch I was shocked because I thought it was impossible to break it. Then I realized she broke a lot of her phones such as the sensation, iphone 3gs, iphone 4, G1 and broke a cheap phone and dropped her last phone in the toilet. She has a iPhone4S now and i hope she doesn't break that one ;-:
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I have been running a light case on my phone but have considered taking it off as I never seem to drop it.
Those of you without a case on your phone,
what condition is it in now?
Have you dropped it? How did it respond?
Thanks!!
Only had mine for a few days, but it's in marvelous condition. The screen doesn't seem to hold onto fingerprints at all.
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Been without a case for 2 months, dropped once, edges are scratched but looks perfect.
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I've had mine naked since christmas and it's in perfect condition besides a small hair line scrath on the screen i have the black one and it's a finger print magnet.
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I've had mine naked since christmas and it's in perfect condition besides a small hair line scrath on the screen i have the black one and it's a finger print magnet.
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Really? The only part on mine getting prints like crazy is the back. My screen doesn't for some reason.
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I've gone case-less since I got mine on launch day, and cosmetically never had a single problem. A couple of months ago though I dropped it on a tile floor, and even though the screen or body didn't crack it wouldn't power back on, so something internal must have been damaged. I was able to use my insurance to get a replacement, but I'm not sure having a case on it other than something with some shock protection like an otter box would have helped anyway.
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Really? The only part on mine getting prints like crazy is the back. My screen doesn't for some reason.
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Yeah the screens not really an issue it's just the back, the blacks the worst for finger prints though
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dpaine88 said:
I have been running a light case on my phone but have considered taking it off as I never seem to drop it.
Those of you without a case on your phone,
what condition is it in now?
Have you dropped it? How did it respond?
Thanks!!
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You know Murphy's Law...once you take the case off you will drop hard on the concrete....
This phone is waaaay to weak to be naked... I've broken my screen so many times from knee height drops.. one including being dropped on carpet. My old VIVOW was a lot stronger....
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I don't have a case I never liked them. I have cracked the screen on my old s3 though, happened to hit the metal strip that separates the room..Other than that I have a right pocket only rule and I make sure i NEVER put it on my lap when driving.
Been using my s3 without a case since the day it came out. Couple nicks around the metallic edge but otherwise in perfect condition. I don't really have a habit of dropping phones though.
Majority of my drops are because of my son.... when I drop it myself I get the ninja/football player move of catching it and nearly kicking it through a field goal...but I like to think I am the worst draft pick ever because I usually catch it with my foot and it goes nowhere.
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I've had my phone naked for about 5 months and I only have a few light scratches on the back, that are not noticeable without really looking for them.
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I've had mine since launch and dropped it once on a concrete floor at work and a few times at the house. The only drop that caused any damage was the one at work and it barely scuffed the corner of the metal trim. So little it took me a minute to find it.
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i too have had mine since launch and am using a Ringke "SLIM-Lite" case...no screen protector.
device is flawless!
no scratches, scuffs, or any other blemishes.
I have been using a rokform rokbed v3 S3 case just for the mount and the phone is in good condition. no screen scratches. the case has a tendency to scratch the battery cover so i got a replacement to use with the case. not easy to find the black verizon S3 battery covers so that is sitting in the box the phone came in.
I also have a rokform v3 (awesome case) on mine since I saw a drop test on YouTube. There is no way I would feel safe without it.
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no case ever
i only have a screen protector on my phone. I avoid cases for phones because I keep my phone in my pocket and I don't like the size of the phone with a case on. This may not be the best idea because I am also quite clumsy but I really do like the thin sleek phone with no case. In any case, I must say that I am quite impressed with this phone. I've had it for about 5 months and have dropped it somewhere between 10-15 times. It is usually just a small drop but I have definitely dropped it out of my coat while taking the coat off and out of the car when getting out multiple times and only have a few small scratches on the back. There has been no damage to the screen at all. So to anyone that is scared of removing the case, my advice is to enjoy the design of the phone and not worry about the back. After all, a replacement for the back cover is cheaper then many of the cases out there.
I run mine naked about half the time, in a tpu case the rest of the time. I have two very small nicks in the silver trim around the sides, and a little scuff on the home button. I've had the phone since a few days before launch, though I did replace the battery cover recently because I broke it taking it off one time. Always have an SGP Ultra Nano screen protector though.
I'd say most people should have no problem running with no case, but it may not be the best idea. I love the feel of the naked phone and frequently use it like that, but I have dropped it from about waist height a few times onto hardwood floors or low carpet.
The phone feels nice enough that you do keep a firm grip on it and treat it like your precious, and if you're careful to keep your pocket empty you won't scratch it there. But because it's so slick, it can slip out of your pocket when sitting, or off of a surface you've set it on. Plus if you have anything else in your hand, it's easy to forget to keep a firm grip on the phone.
I've now got a Cruzerlite tpu case that looks and feels awesome, and like any tpu case removes in seconds with no wear. The material provides a great deal of protection for its minimal bulk, I've accidentally thrown my old Droid RAZR onto asphalt and concrete on separate occasions with just a slim tpu case with no harm done. Recently, I've been carrying with that case for peace of mind, and taking it off on occasion to use it, or if I'm at something rather formal.
But I see no need for something more than tpu, like an Otterbox, for the average person. If you're particularly clumsy, if you frequently skate, run, bike, 4 wheel, hunt, etc with it, or have a fairly physical profession I can see it, but for the rest of us it's overkill.
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faehsemc said:
Majority of my drops are because of my son.... when I drop it myself I get the ninja/football player move of catching it and nearly kicking it through a field goal...but I like to think I am the worst draft pick ever because I usually catch it with my foot and it goes nowhere.
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