I do not understand how these scratches came about, never keep keys in my pocket. Just normal usage (in and out of pockets and resting on table). My iPhone took a lot more abuse than this HOX yet there is so much more damage to my screen for the HOX.
Anyone else noticed this problem?
Keys won't scratch it. Sand and other hard, gritty things that reside in pockets will. It's not a problem, it's glass. Normal glass is hard to scratch, ours is even harder. If your screen got scratched, it was because something very hard (like sand) came in contact with it.
I've been using mine since launch without any kind of screen protector (or case) and have yet to get a scratch on the screen *knocks on wood*
Honestly, if your screen was scratched 99% of the time it was due to sand in your pocket.
Actually......ive had like 4 one x devices, they all held up just fine. Except one replacement i recieved, which by the way was used!!! Insurance claim! It came with about 30 little scratches on the screen! I sent it back, and they sent me a brand new, in the original box, scratch free one x!!! anyways......my suggestion.....get a zagg! I finally gave in and bought one. I figured with the gorrilla glass i wouldnt need 1! But after seeing, and hearing stories, i finally gave in and got it! And im glad i did! I got the hd, and its badass! Cant even tell its there! So long story short, get a zagg. Lol.
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if my screen is off, I can see very, very, very fine scratches in my glass. Nothing major at all, but makes me wonder how its going to look in the next 4-5 months. I'm not downgrading this sick ass screen with a protector. One of the top reasons I bought it to begin with
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Actually......ive had like 4 one x devices, they all held up just fine. Except one replacement i recieved, which by the way was used!!! Insurance claim! It came with about 30 little scratches on the screen! I sent it back, and they sent me a brand new, in the original box, scratch free one x!!! anyways......my suggestion.....get a zagg! I finally gave in and bought one. I figured with the gorrilla glass i wouldnt need 1! But after seeing, and hearing stories, i finally gave in and got it! And im glad i did! I got the hd, and its badass! Cant even tell its there! So long story short, get a zagg. Lol.
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I have two of these phones - one has developed small scratches a little too easy for my liking. Anyhow, thanks for this info, will try the Zagg, had not heard of them cheers :good:
I don't use screen protectors or cases. I've got a couple of hairline scratches that are only visible when the screen is off and it's held under the light at a certain angle. And that's after I dropped it onto the road and it slid across the road screen side down. Gorilla glass did it's job. If you look after it, it won't get scratched.
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I don't use screen protectors or cases. I've got a couple of hairline scratches that are only visible when the screen is off and it's held under the light at a certain angle. And that's after I dropped it onto the road and it slid across the road screen side down. Gorilla glass did it's job. If you look after it, it won't get scratched.
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Unfortunately, mine slid across cement too lol. All very fine though. Like you say, everyone else can't see them. Only screen off and actually searching for them
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I swear that HTC phones scratch by just looking at them. I had an inpire 4g and in 2 weeks with careful use a scratch about 1/2" long that you could hang your fingernail on just showed up on the screen. I was pissed. After that I got the Samsung infuse and used it with no screen protector and never got a scratch. After the infuse I got the gs2, never a scratch. I used the international galaxy note, never a scratch. Then comes the HOX and after 2 days of using this phone it gets 2 scratches, one an inch long and the other 1/2" long, both you could hang your fingernail on. I took it back for other reasons and got the unlocked gs2 from negri, used it for a month never a scratch. I bricked that phone by flashing an ICS leak and decided to give the HOX another try because I really like sense and the way the phone looks. After babying my HOX for maybe 3 days I go to bed not noticing any scratches, pick up my phone to check xda, and I see the rainbow effect of a deep scratch. I turn on the light and sure enough there is a scratch you can hang your fingernail on. The next day I bought the zagg hd shield and it hides the scratch good enough for me but it still pisses me off that HTC phones scratch so easily. The HOX is still my favorite phone to date, even with the scratched up screen.
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I swear that HTC phones scratch by just looking at them. I had an inpire 4g and in 2 weeks with careful use a scratch about 1/2" long that you could hang your fingernail on just showed up on the screen. I was pissed. After that I got the Samsung infuse and used it with no screen protector and never got a scratch. After the infuse I got the gs2, never a scratch. I used the international galaxy note, never a scratch. Then comes the HOX and after 2 days of using this phone it gets 2 scratches, one an inch long and the other 1/2" long, both you could hang your fingernail on. I took it back for other reasons and got the unlocked gs2 from negri, used it for a month never a scratch. I bricked that phone by flashing an ICS leak and decided to give the HOX another try because I really like sense and the way the phone looks. After babying my HOX for maybe 3 days I go to bed not noticing any scratches, pick up my phone to check xda, and I see the rainbow effect of a deep scratch. I turn on the light and sure enough there is a scratch you can hang your fingernail on. The next day I bought the zagg hd shield and it hides the scratch good enough for me but it still pisses me off that HTC phones scratch so easily. The HOX is still my favorite phone to date, even with the scratched up screen.
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If what your saying is true, I'd say you just had some back luck. The One X I own doesn't have a single scratch (on the screen) and I've dropped it on cement, bathroom tiles, and some other stuff without any kind of case.
Well if wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all.
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Since I don't have more than 10 posts I can't post the video, but search YouTube for this video "HTC One X Used as a hammer--Hammer Time"
Should answer all your questions related to how durable the screen is lol.
I've somehow managed to get a couple very minor scratches in mine. Not sure what from exactly but they are the kind that you have to tilt the phone so that the light reflects just the right way while the screen is off to be able to see them. Hindsight being 20/20 I should have invested in a screen protector but in all honesty it isn't that big of a deal. Aside from those extremely minor blemishes, the screen has held up very well against drops and normal wear.
For anyone that doesnt know about zagg already.........they cost around 25 bucks for the hd, and its well worth the money! I swear on everything, its just like looking at the screen without it. And the best part.........its guarenteed for life!!!!!!! Anything happens, or you get a replacement......its like 3 bucks for shipping. I suggest anyone with an expensive device get one. Gorrilla glass or not. Just saying.
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I'm notorious for scratching my phone screens, but not a single scratch on my HOX since I got it in May. I don't use a screen protector, just a soft plastic case on the body. The dang thing has been dropped, put in my pocket with my keys, even had the new pup grab it... Nothing, so I'm very pleased.
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Seems like the OP answered their own question, since if they have 3 scratches already, I think they already know how durable the screen is?
My HTC One X is having the same exact problem. I have been battling between AT&T & HTC for them to replace my screen but they are both telling me that these scratches are not covered because they are "physical damage". I moved to the One X from an iPhone 4 and never used a screen protecter for 2 years and I just sold the phone to Gazelle as excellent condition...the screen was flawless with no scratches. This issue only seems to be effecting a handful of users but IT IS a defect!!!
This post on Gizmodo kind of sums it up.
http://gizmodo.com/5931430/htc-one-x-after-4-months-weird-batteries-and-wimpy-gorrillas
Notice the "wimpy gorrillas" part in that link.
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My HTC One X is having the same exact problem. I have been battling between AT&T & HTC for them to replace my screen but they are both telling me that these scratches are not covered because they are "physical damage". I moved to the One X from an iPhone 4 and never used a screen protecter for 2 years and I just sold the phone to Gazelle as excellent condition...the screen was flawless with no scratches. This issue only seems to be effecting a handful of users but IT IS a defect!!!
This post on Gizmodo kind of sums it up.
http://gizmodo.com/5931430/htc-one-x-after-4-months-weird-batteries-and-wimpy-gorrillas
Notice the "wimpy gorrillas" part in that link.
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In my opinion, the review is BS. The phone gets occasionally warm but not that hot. I've not even once had it dial by itself in my pocket (and I keep it an average 8 hours a day in there), then the guy expects to drop the phone and leave no marks on the screen or casing, and then he ends his review with 5 hours battery life - just explain hiw can you get that with normal or even heavy use (unless you play games and don't put the phone down for like 4 hours).
Edit: and yet, he is rating the phone 4/5...
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OK, just noticed a bloody scratch on the phone. It's in my pocket (on it's own, nothing EVER goes in the same pocket as my phone) and when not in my pocket it's face up on my desk at work or on the coffee table at home so I've no idea how it happened
Would anyone here look to get it replaced as I'm tempted to?
Gorilla Glass is simply not scratch proof
Compared to other screens(displays) it is more durable, but it is still possible to brake and/or scratch it.
If I was within my 14 days I'd return it, they didn't check any of the phones I returned for scratches and what not...just for the problems I stated.
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Gorilla Glass is simply not scratch proof
Compared to other screens(displays) it is more durable, but it is still possible to brake and/or scratch it.
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Then why do shops/operators say it will stop scratches? My Desire has lasted 14 months without a scratch, albeit in a case with a screen protector. I've not got one yet for the Sensation as of this Gorilla Glass thing.
I'm gonna go see if I can get it exchanged as otherwise the phone has been perfect
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OK, just noticed a bloody scratch on the phone. It's in my pocket (on it's own, nothing EVER goes in the same pocket as my phone) and when not in my pocket it's face up on my desk at work or on the coffee table at home so I've no idea how it happened
Would anyone here look to get it replaced as I'm tempted to?
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is your screen flat or do the edges curve up?
@EddyOS
HTC (or any other manufacturer tells operators "extremely high durability"
Most of them (80%) do understand that as : unbreakable,unscratchable , anti-fingerprints but this is simply not true. (Smart step form HTC )
as for the people who sell the phones. They are just simple sales man they mostly don't even know how phones hardware works or in this case what Gorilla glass is.
They have only one goal : To sell handsets
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HTC (or any other manufacturer tells operators "extremely high durability"
Most of them (80%) do understand that as : unbreakable,unscratchable , anti-fingerprints but this is simply not true. (Smart step form HTC )
as for the people who sell the phones. They are just simple sales man they mostly don't even know how phones hardware works or in this case what Gorilla glass is.
They have only one goal : To sell handsets
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I know that! I wasn't conned into buying the phone but even the Gorilla Glass website says that it should withstand a bit of fluff (or whatever has managed to get onto the screen of my phone). I have had a lot of phones and always do my research before getting one and, as it happens, I won this Sensation.
As for screen itself, it is contoured as it should be but regardless the screen is ALWAYS face up so it shouldn't matter
Maybe they upgrade it to King Kong glass instead of Gorilla.
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Maybe they upgrade it to King Kong glass instead of Gorilla.
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HaHaHa
Seriously, though, I can't see how this has happened as I'm anal about my phones so I wouldn't have let this happen. All other users, take heed and get a screen protector/case if you've not got one already
Gorilla glass is brilliant imo but its not bomb proof. I have the slightest little scratch on my screen but I dread to think what it would be like with normal glass. But I was still disappointed, so now iv found some good screen protectors and all of a sudden aswell as protection, I can't even see the scratch anymore.
Also got some displex just incase
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Then why do shops/operators say it will stop scratches? My Desire has lasted 14 months without a scratch, albeit in a case with a screen protector. I've not got one yet for the Sensation as of this Gorilla Glass thing.
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Incidentally the Desire has Gorilla Glass as well. I'm doing the same thing here, the Desire had an invisishield and I'm going bare with the Sensation.
I'm sure I'll manage to scratch it, I just hope it will take a while...
BTW, I think both of us won the Sensation on the same forum competition
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Incidentally the Desire has Gorilla Glass as well. I'm doing the same thing here, the Desire had an invisishield and I'm going bare with the Sensation.
I'm sure I'll manage to scratch it, I just hope it will take a while...
BTW, I think both of us won the Sensation on the same forum competition
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Vodafone forum yeah? I've emailed them to see if they can do anything as I'm not exactly happy it's happened in 2 weeks seeing as my Desire is fine over a year from purchase. If they DO sort it out I'll get a screen protector as I did for my Desire. Just wish HTC would release a pull tab leather pouch as I always like to use OEM gear
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My Desire has lasted 14 months without a scratch, albeit in a case with a screen protector
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A phone with a screen protector on hasn't got any scratches? Who'd have thought.....
And just to reiterate what has been said, Gorilla Glass is not scratch proof, just less susceptible to them.
Heheh
They should put bulletproof glass .. but it still wont be unscratchable
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A phone with a screen protector on hasn't got any scratches? Who'd have thought.....
And just to reiterate what has been said, Gorilla Glass is not scratch proof, just less susceptible to them.
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Yeah I know, but it was 2 months before I had the protector in the same circumstances as the Sensation so I'm just a little disappointed it's got the scratch. Will see what Vodafone say otherwise it'll be claimed on the insurance (should get an unbranded model that way)
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Vodafone forum yeah? I've emailed them to see if they can do anything as I'm not exactly happy it's happened in 2 weeks seeing as my Desire is fine over a year from purchase. If they DO sort it out I'll get a screen protector as I did for my Desire. Just wish HTC would release a pull tab leather pouch as I always like to use OEM gear
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As a fellow scouser and vodafone migrent i feel compelled to help.
I got my Sensation from their forum for an early upgrade all went well, the first 2 and a half weeks i had that screen problem where it wouldnt unlock.
i contacted the forum and they took too long to respond, so I took a step to call 191, they where fantastic, despite it being way out of the 7day cool off by about 10 days they exchanged it with out fuss.
my advice would be to call them and not use the forum as they are very slow to respond, and when calling do not mention a scratch, they will deem this as your fault so use the 'my screen is not working properly, when i touch it, 2 out of 5 presses are not registered'
i am 95% positive that way you will have a new phone by the end of next week!
edit: just realised you have insurance, I didnt so I am even more positive they will exchange it!
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Yeah I know, but it was 2 months before I had the protector in the same circumstances as the Sensation so I'm just a little disappointed it's got the scratch. Will see what Vodafone say otherwise it'll be claimed on the insurance (should get an unbranded model that way)
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You will probably find the scratch is on the anti-glare/anti-fingerprint coating on the screen rather than the glass, assuming it has that coating on the gorilla glass like the GS2 has.
Let's be honest, a small scratch caused by yourself isn't really a justifiable reason for swapping a phone, unless you lie Vodafone will refuse it. And that goes double for the insurance.
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You will probably find the scratch is on the anti-glare/anti-fingerprint coating on the screen rather than the glass, assuming it has that coating on the gorilla glass like the GS2 has.
Let's be honest, a small scratch caused by yourself isn't really a justifiable reason for swapping a phone, unless you lie Vodafone will refuse it. And that goes double for the insurance.
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But it wasn't caused by myself. I treat my phones like the most precious thing in my life, polishing it every other time I use it to remove finger prints/grease, etc. It lives alone in my pocket when moving between sites otherwise it's on my desk or coffee table with nothing else around it so I just can't see what scratched it.
Since I've had the phone I've even turned my pockets inside out to check for debris as I didn't wanna scratch it until I'd got a case. I'll see what Vodafone say and go from there. See Martin Fields have released a screen protector so I'll get one ASAP as it was perfect on my Desire
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But it wasn't caused by myself. I treat my phones like the most precious thing in my life, polishing it every other time I use it to remove finger prints/grease, etc. It lives alone in my pocket when moving between sites otherwise it's on my desk or coffee table with nothing else around it so I just can't see what scratched it.
Since I've had the phone I've even turned my pockets inside out to check for debris as I didn't wanna scratch it until I'd got a case. I'll see what Vodafone say and go from there. See Martin Fields have released a screen protector so I'll get one ASAP as it was perfect on my Desire
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Unless it was on the phone when you bought it, it was caused by yourself, even if you can't think of an explanation of how it happened.
I know how you feel, I have a tiny scratch on my GS2 which also has GG and I can't think for the life of me how it happened -- I put a screen protector on it two days after getting it and changed it for a better protector about a week ago. While changing the protectors I noticed the scratch which could have only happened in the first two days while I was treating it like gold dust. Luckily, it's so small it can't be seen through the screen protector so I'm not bothered about changing it.
guys take a look at this link gorilla glass my a$$ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=821129
I find my HTC Sensation very a solid and hardy phone; I've accidentally dropped it a few times but thankfully it has emerged unscathed each time. I personally hate the idea of putting on a case but I'd like to hear some of your own experiences. If you have somehow damaged your phone, I'd like to hear how that happened (fell from what height, on what surface, dragged across how far, etc), and also post photos of the resulting damage. This whole post might sound a bit sadistic but I think it'll serve as a good lesson for the rest of us and perhaps it could also give us a better idea of what to look for in a case should we finally decide to buy one.
So, fellow owners of the HTC Sensation, show us your phone's battle scars!
This is actually a very good idea! I'm really curious about this too!
Well I unfortunatly thought the same about my phone after having dropped it a couple of times and it surviving unscathed. I was in my kitchen and I lost grip of my phone, sending it plumetting down to the hard tile floor. It fell about 5 feet and landed facedown on the top right-hand corner. The end result was a spread of cracks along the top of my digitizer. Moral of the story: sensations are NOT indestructable. Resilient/mostly scratch-proof? Yes. But a bad fall on a hard surface WILL result in moderate-severe damage. If you feel that you can adequately keep your sensation safe and hate cases as much as I do then the risk might be worth it, but if you hope to keep your phone completely unscathed no matter what, get a case.
You sir, are way too lucky. I decided not to use a case (AND THIS IS THE ONLY DAY I didn't want to use a case *big sigh!*) totally forgot my phone was in my pocket. Took it off to put on another pair and of all places... I was standing on hard floor. Thank goodness the screen didn't crack! The cover however, is already replaced. Thank goodness it's that easy! (I just with the antenna's werent there)
Just a bit of damage, the rest seems like dust. but there's mine
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You sir, are way too lucky. I decided not to use a case (AND THIS IS THE ONLY DAY I didn't want to use a case *big sigh!*) totally forgot my phone was in my pocket. Took it off to put on another pair and of all places... I was standing on hard floor. Thank goodness the screen didn't crack! The cover however, is already replaced. Thank goodness it's that easy! (I just with the antenna's werent there)
Just a bit of damage, the rest seems like dust. but there's mine
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Not nice...
I buy a TPU case & use it since bought senny. So far after 5 month, never drop yet ^^
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I don't have a picture as I quickly sold mine. I got a brand new sensation a while ago and within less than a week, I found a scratch on the so called scratch resistant gorilla glass, the worst part is that I don't even know where it came from. I've taken good care of the phone within that one week period and have never dropped it or anything. At that point, I quickly bought a screen protector and bought a new phone considering the cost of replacing a cell phone costs less than replacing a digitizer. Moral of the story, always use a screen protector if you don't want scratches, the advertising for gorilla glass being durable and scratch resistant is drastically exagerated.
Im from Serbia, and getting case for phone here is VERY hard..
I got my own Teracell (copy of capdase) for sensation. But i hate it cause my phone feels fat and big (when you are holding it in hand.. i know this sounds weird to weirdo' people ).
So i bought Hard Shell .. link.
Its not same as Teracell protection but it has better looks..
As far as screen protectors - some one told me, here in Serbia, that due to curves on the edges of Sensation screen, it is impossible to fit any good screen protector..
Can u recommend any to me ?
Thanks
@KAwAtA Ooh that looks nasty. Glad to hear the glass was intact. When it dropped the frame didn't pop out from the main phone body I assume? And looks like just scratches and no really major dents to the frame. Thanks for the photo btw!
@Laynee I agree with you, I don't see many screen protectors marketed to work specially for Sensation, and my guess is also due to the curved glass. But I have never been a fan of screen protectors (and phone cases) anyway. My previous Hero survived 2 years without visible scratches with normal wear. Pretty happy with the Gorilla Glass so far.
@Radio_Dude how was the scratch, was it actually very clearly visible? I've honestly not seen phones with Gorilla Glass scratched and I'm intrigued. My old HTC Hero had Gorilla Glass and it took quite a lot of punishment being in my pocket with various other items; the glass was unscathed but the metal frame didn't fare too well. So far so good with my Sensation!
@Marioag_0412 That sound really painful, I really feel sorry for that! 5 feet does seem pretty high. Like you I hate cases too, and dropping phones seem rather inevitable. Hopefully if it does fall, it won't be from such a height and on a rather forgiving surface.
Why people resist using cases and screen protectors is beyond me. They're cheap, and there are PLENTY that are virtually unnoticeable on the device but give better grip and protect better.
Be smart. Protect your investment with a case and screen protector.
fiz3nigma: believe it or not, it was quite noticeble especially under light. When I moved my nail over it, I can even feel the presence of the scratch. I heard that gorilla glass is especially prone to being scratched by sand (being made from silicon and all). Nonetheless, i'm playing it safe now and have put on a screen protector as soon as I got my replacement sensation.
Here's mine after dropping it to the asphalt from 0,7 meters.
Repair costs were about 270eur.
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Here's mine after dropping it to the asphalt from 0,7 meters.
Repair costs were about 270eur.
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aiaiai, that looks bad dude!
Hey d-iivil, why don't you just buy a digitizer from the internet and do it yourself. Here in canada, there are stores that are willing to do the work for 70 bucks and buying the digitizer separately cost around 30 bucks from ebay. that's only 100 canadian, who ever is charging you 270 euro is obviously ripping you off, for that kind of money, might as well put it into getting a new phone
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Here's mine after dropping it to the asphalt from 0,7 meters.
Repair costs were about 270eur.
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Hey d-iivil, why don't you just buy a digitizer from the internet and do it yourself. Here in canada, there are stores that are willing to do the work for 70 bucks and buying the digitizer separately cost around 30 bucks from ebay. that's only 100 canadian, who ever is charging you 270 euro is obviously ripping you off, for that kind of money, might as well put it into getting a new phone
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Because of the warranty
In reality I had to pay only 30e since the insurance company paid the rest, that's why I also didn't want to do the job myself. Htc repair changed the digitizer and lcd.
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man that is just nasty! *off to buy a hard case*
Wow ! I bought mine 270 euros,without carrier contract !
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Wow ! I bought mine 270 euros,without carrier contract !
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Yeah, but that's what it costs at official htc repair company here in Finland...
I would have changed just the digitizer myself if I didn't have good insurance
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Man!! Today was a very horrific terrafic (is that a word?) and dangerous day for my senny!! It just drop 3ft from air into flat floor concrete and bounds and then it flip 2 to 3 times before landing quietly on the floor :'(.. thats is the sad news..But the good news is my senny wearing TPU case!! Im sure its had absorb all the hit while its drop and bound on the floor!! Lol..lucky me, so far, no physical scratch what so ever..i try all the functioning, gps, web, camera and so far so good, all functining well..
Its scare the hell out of me!!
Maybe i should buy the hard cover and ignore the bulky thing as long my senny save :"(
I own senny for already 186 days and today is the 1st time i drop it!! Its officialy, all the phone i even own had been acidently drop by me at least 1 time..haha
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Anyone else facing their senny drop moment time? Lets share your experience in this thread. Its do feel a little bit better when knowing other person also facing the same feeling when their "baby" drop! lol
It just realease my tention when read and then had to comment my experience in this thread. Thanks to OP
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My phone was just knocked off a coffee table onto a rug...
Must have met up with a grain of sand. I'm going to see that every time I look at the phone now...
Lesson learned? Use screen protector, even if you hate the rubbery feel
(tried my best to get a picture of it... pretty difficult to focus on)
I work in general construction. Meaning, dirt and saw dust is constantly flying around. I messed up in not buying a screen protector, and now the screen has a few hair line scratches that are only visible in certain lighting and at certain angles.
I don't really care though, cause I have SquareTrade insurance.
ahhh man i'm sorry . . mines got a few scratches on it which pisses me off everytime i see them, i don't even get how the screen got scratched. but that's just phones nowdays if you don't get a huge otterbox case stuffs gonna go down =/ F an otterbox case tho what's the point of the slimmest phone if we gotta do that?!
I recently dropped my phone as well with a case on, wasn't much help, the screen got chipped. however after examining it further, it seems that the screen has been treated with a gloss or some kind of finish on top of the glass. This may explain the scratching issue. It's really the gloss or finish that's being scratched off.
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I recently dropped my phone as well with a case on, wasn't much help, the screen got chipped. however after examining it further, it seems that the screen has been treated with a gloss or some kind of finish on top of the glass. This may explain the scratching issue. It's really the gloss or finish that's being scratched off.
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That may be true, but there's still a chip in the surface
Yes and it pisses me off just as much
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Annnnnnd theres another smaller knick near the top :'(
So I have been contemplating exchanging this phone for another because the lower plastic rear cover sticks out slightly on one side (was that way out of the box)... and I like my expensive things to be as perfect condition as possible (ironic, right?)
Think this damage to the glass will completely kill my chances of Amazon swapping out the phone?
Idk about amazon but I know T-Mobile wouldn't mention it especially if its not cracked cracked
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If you don't like the rubbery feel look up realook screen protectors on amazon you can't even tell they are there had one on my vibrant for 2 years before I got my one s and it still looks ok considering the abuse I put it through. I have one on both my wifes and my one s's and she can't tell it's there either.
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I had a Vibrant with Gorilla Glass that lasted 2 years without a screen protector and did not have a scratch on it. I thought my new One S would be the same.
Instead, after only 2 days - never having dropped it and with the phone only residing in my pocket (not the same pocket with my keys and change), my One S somehow got a hairline scratch on the screen.
I have since put a screen protector on it - though I much prefer not having one on it. Every time I see the scratch, I still get annoyed.
My advice to anyone considering buying a One S - before you even leave the store, invest in a screen protector.
Geesh.. makes me wonder if Sony's "scratch resistant" glass is actually any more durable..
I wasn't going to place a protector on my One S... but this changed my mind.
That's why you get a screen protector and a shell case right out of the box. If you are that particular about your expensive phone, it is well worth the extra cash. I got a shell case for mine and a screen protector as soon as I got my one s. Also helps resale value later if you have no scratches on it anyplace. X) I love my phone!
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That's why you get a screen protector and a shell case right out of the box. If you are that particular about your expensive phone, it is well worth the extra cash. I got a shell case for mine and a screen protector as soon as I got my one s. Also helps resale value later if you have no scratches on it anyplace. X) I love my phone!View attachment 1081917
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I knowwwww but I loved how the phone felt!! but I got a case anyway and had actually put it on earlier that day haha (just not the screen protector)
I learned my lesson the hard way too, now I use cheap matt protectors that I buy from Ebay for £3 for 5. Bargain considering my phone is worth nearly £350, thats as long as the screen stays scratch free
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Can anyone confirm if this is a legit Realook screen protector for our device?
http://www.amazon.com/REALOOK-T-Mobile-Screen-Protector-Crystal/dp/B007XNRZLE
Looks good on Amazon... Thanks!
Yes it is the exact same one I ordered and have on my one s right now.
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I've dropped mine loads of time without a screen protector on it and not a mark was left on it. Now I have a screen protector on it I see loads od scratches
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Cool, I am gonna order from Amazon ASAP. How does it feel compared to the glass, is it smooth or does it have some resistance? Or does it have any pixelation?
BTW, @enemyrex, Love the sig lol.
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I've dropped mine loads of time without a screen protector on it and not a mark was left on it. Now I have a screen protector on it I see loads od scratches
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Well at least they are on the screen protector! I hope?
I jus took off my zag hd bc it felt so damn grippy. And I must say I'm kinda falling in love with this phone all over again. Feels so much more responsive. Someone reassure me that it's ok to go protector less. I have 2 cases to kinda protect it.
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I don't use one and I've had no scratches. This is the first phone I haven't used one on. Usually it's the first thing I do but I love this screen without it.
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I don't use one and I've had no scratches. This is the first phone I haven't used one on. Usually it's the first thing I do but I love this screen without it.
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I don't use one either...keep it in my pocket most of the day with absolutely zero scratches.
USE A SCREEN PROTECTOR!! GORILLA GLASS OR NOT. you'll be sorry when it finally does scratch. dont use zagg i took mine off and used a cheapo ebay one works perfect
I used one with my iPhone 3G and never really liked the rubbery feel. When I got my iPhone 4, I couldn't bear to put anything on that screen. I felt the same way with my HOX. The screen is just too damn nice to cover up with anything. I'm getting some microscratches but they are only visible in direct sunlight, so it doesn't bother me much.
Get a protector. Mine scratched (had it for a month). It wasn't major but keys and phone in same pocket dont go well. Even if you try to avoid it.. eventually it will happen. Small light scratches
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Get a protector. Mine scratched (had it for a month). It wasn't major but keys and phone in same pocket dont go well. Even if you try to avoid it.. eventually it will happen. Small light scratches
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This is a good point. If you're going bareback, you need to be more careful. My HOX gets a pocket to itself--nothing else goes in there.
No protector since day-one, little hairlines are all over the screen. They're so innocuous that it has to be off and in the sunlight for me to see, but they're there, and I'm pretty sure it's only going to get worse over the next 8+ months I that I'll have the phone before moving on.
I'm very, VERY picky about scuffs and whatnot, I carry this thing by itself in my pockets and never place it face down, I can only assume the screen has something against expensive dress-slack pockets.
My Evo 4G and Evo 3D both went a year in the same conditions with absolutely none of these little hairline scuffs, and that's the only part about it that really gets me. My Evo 4G screen actually cracked (dropped a PSP on it from only about a foot, but the metal corner hit and it was toast) and I replaced it myself with an OEM screen (fingers were crossed) and even that screen never saw a single scuff mark.
I'm getting one of those full-body clear application things. We'll see how that goes.
*insert obligatory "this has been talked about" post*
Now that it's out of the way. It's seriously a YMMV thing. Absolutely no scratches on my HOX. And absolutely no scratches on my old Skyrocket.
Sporting the otterbox defender with no screen protector and always in clip when not in use.
No screen protector, no case. I HATE screen protectors, they completely ruin the feel of the screen.
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I don't like cases or screen protectors. They ruin the look and feel of the phone. Cases make it fat, no matter how thin they are. Screen protectors ruin the smooth slick feel of the screen, and remove some visual quality, no matter how good the protector is.
Same with my old Sensation, no protector, but it wasn't scratched.
All it takes is common sense. Don't put the phone in the same pocket as your keys etc...
I never put my phone in my pocket. I use a side pouch.
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Somewhere between loving our phones as much as we do, and keeping them immaculate is a magical place where we can just use and enjoy them.
I can't imagine this phone with a screen protector. But I am running a Case-Mate Smooth, which I can't recommend highly enough!
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Mine got a very deep scratch after 2 days. Its about a 1/4" long, and looks horrible. I was very carefull with my phone but I must have had a piece of sand in my pocket. Now that it's too late, I purchased a zagg shied.
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No screen protector here. No scratches either in the 2 months I've had the phone. However i do expect to get hairline scratches sometime.
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I didn't use one on my captivate, and didn't have any issues thanks to a case that kept the glass off surfaces. I've got the same thing with this, plus gorilla glass. I'm sure it'll be fine if you're not completely reckless!
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Using Liquid Armor. Put it on let it rest for 24 hours then buffed out the marks. Got it for $15 on Amazon. No scratches yet. Screen feels good and picture looks great still
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I think that some people buy the wrong screen protectors. I can't even tell mine is there and it actually makes it easier for my finger to slide across the screen.
Plus there's always a risk of getting a scratch when you least expect it, like from a wallet...
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I recently got an ArmorSuit screen protector, and applied it like I did all other wet application screen protectors. However, I guess as I was squeezing out the liquid, some got under the screen, as there is a dark, cloudy area around the border that looks like it's water damage. When turned off completely, there also is a light on in the corners. Meaning in a dark room, I can see it has some faint light in two of the corners turned on. Lastly, there is also a brighter strip of light down the middle that is about a centimeter in width and starts from the bottom of the screen to half way.
It's been about 24 hours since application, and I've left it off in a bucket of rice for those 24 hours. My question is whether or not this will go away with more time or if I'm just SOL.
Mine never dried out. I had the exact same thing happen. Replacing the LCD and digitizer was my only solution.
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Very sorry to hear. This should be a word of caution to everyone who uses those types of protectors. I don't because they simply are too rubbery and unnatural but another reason is the weird feeling I have when spraying water on my phone.
For future reference, I always wrap the squeegee in a paper towel so that it absorbs the water as soon as it squeezes out from under the screen protector. I have never had any water get under the screen of my phone using this method.
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So I just booted it on again, and noticed that some of the grayish/cloudy parts disappeared, there's still some there, but I think it means it's going away, however the brighter strip of light is still there and there's some light flickering in the bottom and corners. Does this go away as it dries or am I stuck looking for a replacement screen?
This just happened to me. It's quite unfortunate, as I'm out of warranty (bootloader unlocked, lol), and the only option it seems I have is to replace the LCD and Digitizer. I'm going to try the good ol' rice trick, hopefully that'll fix it.
Sorry to hear this fellas, could have happened to anyone. You would expect the manufacturer to test the application of their products.... Hopefully the rice will help!
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Why in the world would you use these terrible protectors anyway? Assuming you actually managed to get it installed without wrecking your phone, its still the worst. They feel sticky and rubbery.
Don't use this junk.
same thing happened to me, but worse. I got the armorsuit millitaryshield, sprayed the stuff on my phone, the phone screen went really dark, my new htc one x i bought less then a month ago for 500 dollars!!!!, it is really dim, but if you look closely you can kinda see but it needs to be really bright like when it boots up the one x white screen i can kinda see that cause it's really bright. I think a light or something in there broke cause of the liquid!! I contacted amazon, they refunded me for the screen protector and they said they might be able to do something for my phone, i also contacted the manufacter yesterday, no response yet....
I am really mad, cause i doubt it can get fixed, cause i bought it from someone who owned it for a couple of months, but never took it out of the box, so pretty much brand new just never used and i don't use it on att use it on h2o cause it cheaper. Anyone have any ideas or anything?
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same thing happened to me, but worse. I got the armorsuit millitaryshield, sprayed the stuff on my phone, the phone screen went really dark, my new htc one x i bought less then a month ago for 500 dollars!!!!, it is really dim, but if you look closely you can kinda see but it needs to be really bright like when it boots up the one x white screen i can kinda see that cause it's really bright. I think a light or something in there broke cause of the liquid!! I contacted amazon, they refunded me for the screen protector and they said they might be able to do something for my phone, i also contacted the manufacter yesterday, no response yet....
I am really mad, cause i doubt it can get fixed, cause i bought it from someone who owned it for a couple of months, but never took it out of the box, so pretty much brand new just never used and i don't use it on att use it on h2o cause it cheaper. Anyone have any ideas or anything?
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Sorry to hear. This thread is all the proof I ever need to never use a wet install protector.
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cfn87 said:
Sorry to hear. This thread is all the proof I ever need to never use a wet install protector.
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I have successfully installed wet protectors in the past, multiple times on my old touch pro 2, the original atrix, and captivate. However, due to the hox's design I didn't attempt to do it, I only used dry clear ones...
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cfn87 said:
Sorry to hear. This thread is all the proof I ever need to never use a wet install protector.
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I agree, but my droid x never needed a screen protector it was so resistant to scratches on the screen, i may have got 1 or 2 little scratches after 2 and 3 months. my htc one x has like 5 long scratches after less then a month. did you contact armorsuit about it breaking your phone, it's been almost 2 days for me and no replies. Amazon has been quick to respond and everything, and they said they can't do anything about the phone cause no one had a similar problem according to the reviews, but now i have this, but they did refund me for screen protector, they said to contact armorshield for the phone. I said what if they don't reply, like people said they don't on the amazon reviews, the guy said my manager will call you on the 18th and see if we could do anything about the phone, if they don't fix it or pay for a new phone, how much will a new lcd+digitzer+putting it on cost?
if that is the problem, seems the only problem with the phone atm is the fact is its really dim, i think like a light in there broke or something from the screen protector liquid.
Getting the screen replaced is $220, if that's what you were asking. (it's kinda hard to tell from your wording.)
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I made a video on how to install a wet screen protector. trick is to open mist and hold the phone at an angle.
And the all important power off that evades many impatient minds:beer:
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Getting the screen replaced is $220, if that's what you were asking. (it's kinda hard to tell from your wording.)
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Yeah sorry, i was in a rush cause a friend wanted to hang. Anyways yeah, that is what i was saying. 220$ will get me what though? the screen? digitizer? screen+digitizer and labor?
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Yeah sorry, i was in a rush cause a friend wanted to hang. Anyways yeah, that is what i was saying. 220$ will get me what though? the screen? digitizer? screen+digitizer and labor?
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All three done by HTC. Sometimes they even replace the body of the phone for some reason.
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dry screen protectors
I sent my htc one x out to htc, they said they might not be able to cover it under warranty since i bought it from a third party, even though i paid 500 dollars -_- and it's only been used for a week from previous owner and it broke in less then month from a screen protectors, amazon told me to contact them if i am charged with anything from htc, they said they might be able to do something about it.
Can anybody recommend any dry screen protectors? so i can have it ahead of time, so i can apply it on the new screen once i get, so i have no scratches.
I bought the Zagg Invisible Shield HD protector. Wet application. Feels like glass. No rubbery feeling. But I make sure always when squeegeing, that I use cloth and soak up the solution as I get to the edges. Not one problem here. Sorry for your misfortune.
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