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[Q] Cracked glass on my Tbolt

I dropped my Tbolt today, landed right on a corner. Case did not protect enough so now I have some "not-so-very-nice" cracks in the glass. Does anyone here have any ideas where I can find a replacement piece of glass? Also, will I need to replace the screen digitizer as well?
Thanks in advance from a Re*%#d

The glass is the digitizer, about $40 on eBay the last time I checked.

Get a replacement I have yet to hear of anyone who was able to replace the glass without a lot of problems.
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Keys won't scratch your screen but dust will :@ !!!

Im ultra pissed, i know gorilla glass is not scratch proof, but scratch resistant and its supposed to be immune to key scratches, but it cant take dust? my phone has a new scratch because yesterday i was in house thats under construction and its really dusty, i googled and turns out the gorilla glass kryptonite is dust

Lmao... thanks for sharing unanswered i am sorry your phone had to go through that
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Chad_Petree said:
Im ultra pissed, i know gorilla glass is not scratch proof, but scratch resistant and its supposed to be immune to key scratches, but it cant take dust? my phone has a new scratch because yesterday i was in house thats under construction and its really dusty, i googled and turns out the gorilla glass kryptonite is dust
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Well, it all depends on what kind of dust, obviously.
I work with alot of shop type of stuff. Filing a piece of aluminum produces dust, metal dust.
Putting a piece of sandpaper in your pocket, the granules can rub off the paper, leaving abrasive particulates behind, even after the sandpaper itself is long gone.
I learned my lesson with my captivate. Put it in my shirt pocket, with nothing else. Later on I discovered hairline scratches, so some tiny crap was left in the pocket that I couldn't detect, and the phone got scratched.
I'd also be wary of holsters that don't have a soft felt inner lining on the side that contacts the screen. If it's leather-lined, as many inexpensive ones are, well, leather abrades. Strops for honing blades aren't made of leather for no reason.
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I kinda felt like the $15 that AT&T charged for the screen protectors was expensive.... until I considered the cost of a new phone (or the hassle of replacing a screen).

ST3ALTHPSYCH0 said:
I kinda felt like the $15 that AT&T charged for the screen protectors was expensive.... until I considered the cost of a new phone (or the hassle of replacing a screen).
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+1000000. Don't be cheap... buy a screen protector and protect your investment.
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cavsoldier19d said:
+1000000. Don't be cheap... buy a screen protector and protect your investment.
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Its not being cheap it's just that i dont like screen protectors, they always look like they're "there" and dont look as good as the "naked screen"

Don't buy the ones from ATT they come off within 2 weeks... and naked screen I found to be amazing once I took of my peeling screen protector.
And if you are working in conditions like that I would suggest you get the otterbox defender case, thing is a beast.
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ThEiiNoCeNT said:
Don't buy the ones from ATT they come off within 2 weeks... and naked screen I found to be amazing once I took of my peeling screen protector.
And if you are working in conditions like that I would suggest you get the otterbox defender case, thing is a beast.
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no no, i usually dont go to places like that, but im really pissed because its the second scratch on my inspire, the first one happened with the phone on my pocket, without a key or a coin on the same pocket! , im gonna get a screen protector, i dont want a case

ThEiiNoCeNT said:
Don't buy the ones from ATT they come off within 2 weeks... and naked screen I found to be amazing once I took of my peeling screen protector.
And if you are working in conditions like that I would suggest you get the otterbox defender case, thing is a beast.
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Bought mine from AT&T. Screwed up the first one (thought the foggy stiff side was the adhesive protector... BTW, the ones from AT&T come in a 2 pack), but the first one is still on and I'm starting my 6th or 7th week with it. That might have something to do with the silicon cover I have though. It actually wraps around the front far enough that it overlaps the screen protector.

I know it came with 2 but I figured the first one came off so quick why put on the other... I also bought a couple off of eBay so I will put them on when I feel the time is right, and I think my case contributed to removing quicker also...it sit right on the edge of the screen, not on the screen but to the side and I think it could have interfered with it...
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Well. Looks like u have to make a decision... have a clearer screen with scratches on it (because no matter what u do, u will eventually get scratches) or loose a little bit of clarity with a screen protector and have no scratches. Screen protectors are temporary; they can be removed. Scratches are permanent.
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Buy a screen protector and case.
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I don't think HTC Inspire 4G has gorilla glass. It's just a rumor.

Printerscape said:
I don't think HTC Inspire 4G has gorilla glass. It's just a rumor.
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I didn't think it did. Then I heard it *does* have it. Now I don't know either way, but...
The definitive answer as far as I'm concerned is...
Pretend like it *doesn't*, and treat the phone accordingly.
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Scott_S said:
I didn't think it did. Then I heard it *does* have it. Now I don't know either way, but...
The definitive answer as far as I'm concerned is...
Pretend like it *doesn't*, and treat the phone accordingly.
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Guys its on Cornings site. It has gorilla glass. But that doesn't say much. This phone weighs as much as a cement brick so when dropped it easily breaks. If it were lighter and made of plastic it may absorb shock easier.
I've always kept my phone in my jeans pocket but I'm a clean freak. I wash my pants once a week and I work in IT - fairly clean environment. I've never had an issue with scratches. I use mine naked lol
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gs3's gorilla glass

i have not drop mine or put it with things that can scratch it, yet I'm starting to see light scratch marks on it along with two really small straight scratch. This is kinda sucks. Anyone else have similar issue?
I thought it was supposed to be strong.

On my first GS3 I had it ONE day and I put it in my jeans pocket with nothing else in it... pull my phone out and have a nice, but faint, scratch.
Lucky (or unlucky) for me, my phone had a defect so I took it back and exchanged it.
Put a Zagg HD on it right away.
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I liked Gorrilla glass (1) better was more durable to scratches.my x2 with gorilla glass (1) till this day no marks and dropped it lots of times, my s3 I'm very care full heard this new gorilla glass(2) not very good even tho they claim it to be.
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I had a couple fine scratches on my Droid RAZR, after about a year with no screen protector, and a dedicated pocket (no keys, change, etc). I put a screen protector on my S3 because of that. Went through two protectors before I found a good one that actually feels nice and smooth. Tried ZaggHD and it was awful and tacky feeling. Tried another thin protector that wouldn't stick on the corners. Finally settled on one from Rearth, called Ringbo
Ultimate clear plus. It was a little tacky at first but after about an hour of use its as smooth as the glass was, and has an oleophobic coating. I'll never trust gorilla glass again after the RAZR.
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I bought my gs3 used to keep my unlimited. It had a few faint scratches I didn't know about until a few days after. I applied a wet application screen protector and now the scratches aren't visible. One thing I read that works but didn't try was using RainX windshield protection on the screen which fills in the faint scratches.
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I prefer spigen sgp ultra clear can't even tell it's there so smooth also no tacky feeling, you can get one on eBay cheap.
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i usually use screen protectors on all my phone, but not my s3 and not a single scratch on screen in the two months i've owned it

Huh. My Zagg HD isn't tacky at all.
The original Zagg was horrible but I absolutely love the Zagg HD. Feels like glass to me
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Its the fine particles in your pocket that scratch up the screen. dust, sand, fine dirt, it all really does a number on that glass. I still haven't gotten around to putting anything on mine even though I do have a couple faint scratches, but I'll probably have to get something soon. I like the look of the Spigen Ultra Clear, but i'll most likely pick up whatever Best Buy has in stock.

xaybor said:
i have not drop mine or put it with things that can scratch it, yet I'm starting to see light scratch marks on it along with two really small straight scratch. This is kinda sucks. Anyone else have similar issue?
I thought it was supposed to be strong.
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I must sadly agree. My old Droid X with original gorilla glass lasted 2 years with no screen protector and is as good as the day I brought it home from the store. I didn' t treat my GS3 any differently and very, very quickly had light surface scratches especially around the edges/bezel area near the camera. Gorilla Glass 2 is *not* as good as original Gorilla Glass.
Screen protector on this one, which hides the damage. It still irks me knowing it's there.

Probably another 10 or so more threads like this along with the 10 or so previous ones will yield an answer.

Gorilla glass is not scratch proof. If you have sand or quartz in your pocket it will scratch the phone. The size of sand or quartz can be almost invisible to the naked eye and it will still leave scratches if you happen to rub it agaonst the screen.
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rlatjs17 said:
Gorilla glass is not scratch proof. If you have sand or quartz in your pocket it will scratch the phone. The size of sand or quartz can be almost invisible to the naked eye and it will still leave scratches if you happen to rub it agaonst the screen.
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Pretty much, as scratchproof != shatterproof

As prior posters mentioned, sand is highly abrasive to any glass - even coated Gorilla Glass 2. A little sand in your pocket and the phone will look roughed up without much work.
A good video created by XDA explained the strengths and non-strengths of Gorilla Glass and is hosted at YouTube, I can dig up the reference if interested.
EDIT: Ah, what the heck . . .
- ooofest

Extreme like a boss!.
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ty all
yeah, good replies guys. Thanks. Just got my Ringbo, ill give this a shot.

rlatjs17 said:
Gorilla glass is not scratch proof. If you have sand or quartz in your pocket it will scratch the phone. The size of sand or quartz can be almost invisible to the naked eye and it will still leave scratches if you happen to rub it agaonst the screen.
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yeah i know it aint scratch proof or shatterproof, or any of that shenanigans.....just saying with all that hype around it...you would think it would hold against little lints and such.

salas2324 said:
Extreme like a boss!.
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will try this next because of all the good review and hype.

If you crack your screen and the phone still works and you trust your DIY abilities you can replace the GLASS in an hour start to finish.
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lelandholton said:
If you crack your screen and the phone still works and you trust your DIY abilities you can replace the GLASS in an hour start to finish.
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And you can say bye bye to insurance (if any)
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xaybor said:
will try this next because of all the good review and hype.
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I like it. I just miss the feeling of glass. It wasn't slippery on glass, but now its easier to clean, and it really does work! (So far)
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will a tempered glass cover be possible?

Tempered glass screen covers seem like the best but are the even going to be any for this phone because of the curved screen?

This is what I want too. I want protection but I still want the slickness of glass. I don't see why the curves would prevent it. Perhaps it may not fit if the curves are slightly off.
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Someone will make it eventually, but to me tempered glass covers for phones and tablets are a waste of money because a replacement screen is still cheaper, not to mention the fact that you are still putting another layer of glass on your phone.

facetubespam said:
because a replacement screen is still cheaper, not to mention the fact that you are still putting another layer of glass on your phone.
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Really? How much are these protectors?!
facetubespam said:
not to mention the fact that you are still putting another layer of glass on your phone.
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Because of the way the screen is designed, you wouldn't be putting as much glass on as you would with any other phone, another layer of glass would make this phone feel like any other phone in terms of touch responsiveness.

DarkRyoushii said:
Really? How much are these protectors?!
Because of the way the screen is designed, you wouldn't be putting as much glass on as you would with any other phone, another layer of glass would make this phone feel like any other phone in terms of touch responsiveness.
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Some are $30-40 and up
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2006843
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mb3030 said:
Some are $30-40 and up
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Unfortunately because the nexus 4 digitizer is attached to the LCD panel I don't believe it will be replaceable that cheaply. As ifixit notes "The glass is fused to both the display and the display frame. So don't crack the glass unless you're good with a heat gun, or you're fond of replacing the glass, display, and frame together ($$$)"

my gf's SGII screen has a crack and they quote 218 bucks for the replacement screen... and that's on a old SGII!
now we have these new kind of screens so replacing a 200+ bucks on a screen? might as well just buy a new N4 while you're at it!

Not quite available yet, but Nexus 4 Ultra Shield Tempered Glas - Black

Can't wait for one of these to be released , I'll finally feel like my n4 is completely protected
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For anyone looking at comparing the prices between a new screen and the glass protector, a new screen assembly cost $100 brand new. Id rather put a $30 investment on a screen protector than spend 3 times that because i was stupid.
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Would love to see a Glas.t get released for these as my note has had one ever since they were released. Worth the money I felt for the protection.,

slowpc said:
Would love to see a Glas.t get released for these as my note has had one ever since they were released. Worth the money I felt for the protection.,
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I agree man when I had my note (with the sgp glass) I got it jammed in my trunk, it was squished in between my car frame and the trunk door, when I finally got it out the only thing that was damaged was the tempered glass Haha it spider webbed and when I pealed it off no other damage
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Do you use a screen protector on the S3, or because of Gorilla glass you don't?

Just had a buddy try to convince me I should remove my screen protector because of the gorilla glass.
I hate losing the clarity, but there is always a part of my gut that tells me somehow, someway this glass will get scratched lol. Anyways, not sure if I am being smart or not. I bought the phone 3rd party, in near mint condition and would like to retain it's quality as long as possible in case I choose to ever sell it.

bryank29 said:
Just had a buddy try to convince me I should remove my screen protector because of the gorilla glass.
I hate losing the clarity, but there is always a part of my gut that tells me somehow, someway this glass will get scratched lol. Anyways, not sure if I am being smart or not. I bought the phone 3rd party, in near mint condition and would like to retain it's quality as long as possible in case I choose to ever sell it.
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Not sure s3 has gorilla glass brother keep your protector on
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MIKEYSAKZ said:
Not sure s3 has gorilla glass brother keep your protector on
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I believe it does: http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/samsung/Samsung-GALAXY-SIII

bryank29 said:
I believe it does: http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/samsung/Samsung-GALAXY-SIII
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I stand corrected moreover keep your screen protector on view are not scratch proof they will break if left unprotected
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yea for me and my gut, it just gives me more reassurance

They still shatter and scratch. No reason to chance it. I have the just like glass by DBA. It looks good.
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I have a protector on but the main reason for it is the matte finish.

I took my screen protector off about 3 months ago and haven't regretted it. I have an otter box commuter case. Im consciously aware of what shares my pocket with my phone and would never put it in with keys. No scratches :knocks on wood: and I love the feel of naked glass.
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I've read that it's sand and grit that usually will scratch a phone, not big obvious things like keys.
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I work in construction and don't use a screen protector. Never had an issue. I'm just careful and I try to be conscious of my phone.
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I had to have my S3 replaced twice due to dropping it and the screen cracking. Asurian said they had to cancel my coverage after the second replacement since you are entitled to two replacements per 12 month period. A couple times I dropped the first replacement I had a glass screen protector on it which cracked but the screen stayed fine, then without the protector I dropped it and the screen cracked. So yes I absolutely need a screen protector and always use tempered glass to be safer, found a decent one on eBay for around $6.50 recently.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9FJUD5WB_ko The S3 has a great glass set up. Erica Griffen on YouTube does a great review of pros and cons of a screen protector. If you like the feel of the naked glass there are some glass screen protectors that you can use. Now pay attention your glass has a hardness rating of 7 or 8. That means keys and other metal will not and can not scratch it as they only rate around a 5. However sand will scratch it. Period. Sand is what makes glass after all so they are of equal hardness. So for me... I don't use a protector and my screen is still mint.
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TO EACH THEIR OWN
I dnt have one but my screen is crack im the bottom left corner drop it wen i gt off the car fell on rocks ... Screen protector is like insurance in case **** happens..if u feel like it might scratch then buy one just couple dollars u already good amont a fone so couple dollars more wnt hurt..

I am using an invisible shield by zagh and live it. I mainly like the matte screen on mine as well. Its just added protection cause if your planning on ever reselling it or trying to get trade-in credit, a non scratched screen will get a lot more in credit.
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