The rent a car I was driving caught on fire, I stopped the car and ran out. I went to make a call but... my phone was still in the car on the charger. The car was on fire for roughly 5-7 minutes before the firemen came and drenched the car in water. I had a black phone from the smoke and it was wet. When the guy handed it to me I touched the screen and it came on. I made calls and it worked fine.
Really crazy but the phone is working fine. GS III tough phone!
Oh yeah PS I am fine
badbeats said:
The rent a car I was driving caught on fire, I stopped the car and ran out. I went to make a call but... my phone was still in the car on the charger. The car was on fire for roughly 5-7 minutes before the firemen came and drenched the car in water. I had a black phone from the smoke and it was wet. When the guy handed it to me I touched the screen and it came on. I made calls and it worked fine.
Really crazy but the phone is working fine. GS III tough phone!
Oh yeah PS I am fine
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Haha, of course you are fine, you took off and left your best buddy in the car! (GS3).
just kidding, glad you're OK, you sound like...it's funny but I bet you scared when this happened.
pics or it didnt happen.
I dropped mine in the sink with running water. Water went in but it still works just fine. I pulled the battery and dried it. I kept pulling the battery door every few hours to find more water drops. I also downloaded a movie on 4g to make it hot in a desperate attempt to evaporate any remaining water
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Put your device in a rice pot. Rice will sucks all the water out.
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ddurandSGS3 said:
pics or it didnt happen.
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why wouldn't it happen? haven't you seen a car on fire?
SamerBerjawi said:
why wouldn't it happen? haven't you seen a car on fire?
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Don't care about you just glad the phone survived... lol jk great story
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Why's the facepalm? Its just so stupid that whenever every one says something on xda, some cool kids come out and say pics or it didnt happen. You people need some serious help
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SamerBerjawi said:
Why's the facepalm? Its just so stupid that whenever every one says something on xda, some cool kids come out and say pics or it didnt happen. You people need some serious help
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Ummm no not really nothing wrong with wanting to see a car on fire.
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SamerBerjawi said:
Why's the facepalm? Its just so stupid that whenever every one says something on xda, some cool kids come out and say pics or it didnt happen. You people need some serious help
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It's the vernacular now - dumb or not.
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On the other hand it would be cool to see pics of the after effects of the fire...
I thought I read somewhere that Samsung was going to start coating their phones with something to make them more resistant to water damage, maybe it was true.
That is awesome
Nice, Glad youre ok.
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On the other hand it would be cool to see pics of the after effects of the fire...
I thought I read somewhere that Samsung was going to start coating their phones with something to make them more resistant to water damage, maybe it was true.
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Thought they were using Liquipel (can't post link...too new to the forums).
good story! made smile as I told my girlfriend the story while she was holding her inferior iPhone
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so im on vaca in ga lol and the kids wanted to go swimming so i was like sure lets do it its hot as hell out. so we went jumped in forgot to take our glasses off so we took them off and was in the water for like 3 mins or so then OOOOOHHHHHHH **** my phone is in my pocket took it out and threw it. so much for #2 tbolt maybe a 3rd one will be a charm but it might also be a referb i hope not but who knows but i got a get out of jail free card kinda cuz the first claim was through vz not the insurance company so it was a brand new phone but i probaly wont be that lucky to get a new one but i will have 3 batts and 96 gigs or microsd cards which will come in handy once i get my 4 15s in my car well 64 gigs thats one big flash drive not that this has anything to do with my tbolt just saying
Where in GA?
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Basically had the same thing happen to me a few weeks ago. Called and claimed it on insurance and was sent a new phone, not a referb.
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Basically had the same thing happen to me a few weeks ago. Called and claimed it on insurance and was sent a new phone, not a referb.
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Nice
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Rob_Storm said:
Where in GA?
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i was in columbus ga beautiful place
nowerlater said:
Basically had the same thing happen to me a few weeks ago. Called and claimed it on insurance and was sent a new phone, not a referb.
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yup got a new one and it was on 605.7 already also
skeet43169 your post reminds me of Jon Stewart's impression of the cocaine guy at a party (skip to 2:45)
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so im on vaca in ga lol and the kids wanted to go swimming so i was like sure lets do it its hot as hell out. so we went jumped in forgot to take our glasses off so we took them off and was in the water for like 3 mins or so then OOOOOHHHHHHH **** my phone is in my pocket took it out and threw it. so much for #2 tbolt maybe a 3rd one will be a charm but it might also be a referb i hope not but who knows but i got a get out of jail free card kinda cuz the first claim was through vz not the insurance company so it was a brand new phone but i probaly wont be that lucky to get a new one but i will have 3 batts and 96 gigs or microsd cards which will come in handy once i get my 4 15s in my car well 64 gigs thats one big flash drive not that this has anything to do with my tbolt just saying
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how far did you throw it?
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how far did you throw it?
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about 8 feet or so it was in a case but still
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skeet43169 your post reminds me of Jon Stewart's impression of the cocaine guy at a party (skip to 2:45)
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thats kinda funny but i didnt back you into a corner to tell you anything you didnt have to read it
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thats kinda funny but i didnt back you into a corner to tell you anything you didnt have to read it
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Of course I didn't have to read it, but I did and I thought it was funny. Sounds like something I would do. I was only drawing attention to your aversion to punctuation
I wasn't trying to sound rude or anything and I hardly ever punctuate
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Hi
As I can remember 'weirdest' place is on weddings, on my workplace, at collage.
On toilet is kinda normal for me
You?
While I take a dump and right before sex lol.
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Today, in the hospital.
Last few weeks, on the bus to Chiang Mai.
I was crackflashing while getting ready to go out for breakfast the other day, and wound up having to re-flash google apps or some fixes or something like that during the car ride.
Trying to use google wallet to buy stuff lead to me downloading and flashing a new version in the middle of the mall, wandering from store to store staring at my phone.
I love the way this eventually becomes an addiction for everyone with a nexus
Ohh ya also when I drive, while in a meeting at work. While I work. While at the skate park while I ride. And so on. Lol
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Hi
As I can remember 'weirdest' place is on weddings, on my workplace, at collage.
On toilet is kinda normal for me
You?
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Lol, usually infront of a computer. BUT, when ICS OTA came out, m8 was nagging me with update via Google+ Messenger the whole time so I started doing update checkin's while in a club with a friend. Who happened to be a girl and wanted to dance :"not yet, lemme umm check my mail".
At red lobster....
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A couple of hours before an important exam... fortunately for me it was straightforward. Both the flashing part, and the exam
EDIT: on the toilet (what can I say, it was a scary exam. Had to relax )
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most my flashing has been done at the crapper at work <<
A better question might be, where haven't I flashed a rom?
right after sex laying next to my gf!
lol @ the thread. Toilet maybe
Lol. At the toilet, after having sex with my gf, meeting with my boss.
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Some of the wierdest places is probably in the line at the store, or at the toilet as many of you others and at work while talking to costumers lol, I hope my boss didnt notice.
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Two weeks ago I flashed a rom at my work right before going to lunch with some colleagues. Something went wrong and the phone started to reboot and get really hot when I was at the line of the restaurant. I had to reflash the rom while I was putting food in my plate with the other hand lol
Yesterday during xmas party with mine and my GF parents... two times cause i don't like first one.... today afternoon on the couch with my GF ironing my pants and shirts
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Jack in the box just to flash a rom with wallet
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I always flash new roms while taking a shower in the morning. I use a waterproof camera sleeve so I can have my phone in the shower with me.
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At the Sauna (dry of course).
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I always flash new roms while taking a shower in the morning. I use a waterproof camera sleeve so I can have my phone in the shower with me.
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That really is weird.
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There are allot of reasons I love my phone, but just yesterday I dropped mine in the fish tank! WoW I was worried about it not working anymore. Did the normal steps to dry it out. To my surprise it is fine.
Thanks to all of you on xda for keeping old phones working better then factory.
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In the fish tank? Jesus. You must have been quick about taking that battery out. That or REALLY lucky.
Ordered my Nexus 4 on Nov. 13th. Still waiting.
Speaking of fish tanks, I went to sea world this last summer and sat in the splash zone for the killer whales and got drenched with my phone in my pocket. I wiped it off and kept using it afterwards like nothing happened. I was expecting at least my mic or headset to screw up but its been fine since.
Not even a whale...
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Synthetic.Nightmare said:
Speaking of fish tanks, I went to sea world this last summer and sat in the splash zone for the killer whales and got drenched with my phone in my pocket. I wiped it off and kept using it afterwards like nothing happened. I was expecting at least my mic or headset to screw up but its been fine since.
Not even a whale...
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I work outside and there have been many times I got caught in the rain. I'm not talking a drizzle, here. I'm talkin' Noah all over again. Never had an issue with water damage.
Ordered my Nexus 4 on Nov. 13th. Still waiting.
I've had this phone for 2 years, and it still works well....there are better phones out there now, but none are impressive enough to make me drop $300. Recently rooted it and installed ICS, and at this rate who knows when I'll get sick of it....
I had this kind of accident too. The phone works well after that. This is really a good phone.
:-X
lol ... I was shouldering a call while taking a leak (while drunk) and um went down to flush and there it went. *splash*
Washed it off lol and sanitized it multiple times and it still works.
poexone said:
lol ... I was shouldering a call while taking a leak (while drunk) and um went down to flush and there it went. *splash*
Washed it off lol and sanitized it multiple times and it still works.
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Naaaaasty
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Naaaaasty
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It was 1/2 flushed! Sort of.
I've had this phone since before there was a root method for it. It's not my daily driver anymore, but I love the form factor and weight, and I love perfectly stable cm7 on it.
I feel like this is the last of the purist Android devices.
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love it because its two yrs old and still running strong
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Because I slammed it in the back hatch of my car at the E. R. The 2nd day I had it. Right on the latch and screen and I only needed a new screen protector.
because i recently purchase my first android smart phone having good hardware configuration and custom rom support that's why i really love mt4g...
Its getting old but still kicking. I'm sure the battery will be the first to give up the ghost.
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Its getting old but still kicking. I'm sure the battery will be the first to give up the ghost.
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I'm on my 3rd one.
Developers are loving it even today
I love my mytouch-4g because the developers are still showing love for it. I am running CM10.1 on mine, updates more frequently available than the other most high octane phones.
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I love my mytouch-4g because the developers are still showing love for it. I am running CM10.1 on mine, updates more frequently available than the other most high octane phones.
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This is true, cm10.1 is only in pre-alpha stages for both sgs2 and sensation. I keep my mt4g on cm7 though because I love "traditional android."
It'll be a sad day when we upgrade... Wonder how long we can hold out...
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The reason I like htc glacer because it better than iphone 4. Plus I like andriod UI and tweaks.
Cuz my buddy who writes games for android and owns an siii is still in awe at the crazy new rom I have on my phone practically every week.
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Here are some pictures of my dads galaxy s4. The LCD is bleeding purple and blue dots and it gwtting worse every minuite. Thank god this hasnt happened to my S4 [yet]. Im making this post from the device support center. We are going to attempt to get this replaced. Ill keep yoi all updated.
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So I'm guessing pops accidentally sat on it after leaving it in his back pocket.
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So I'm guessing pops accidentally sat on it after leaving it in his back pocket.
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Thats what I say or he dropped it on its side.
These pics makes my skin crawl. Sorry it has happen dude.
Ive been so cautious with my phone ever since I got it xD this is lile one of those worste nightmare situations.
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Thats what I say or he dropped it on its side.
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When I saw that I asked him right away if he dropped it or if his pockets were tight. He responded no to both. I've never seen him drop it, in fact the phone is still flawless. Nevertheless, the ended up shipping out a new phone. AT&T has really good CS. I'll let you know when the phone gets here. Oh yea, almost forgot, his screen is turning yellow now too.
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Hey guys. Heres another update of the screen. When he woke up this morning he went to check his phone and found this. It got even worse. Whatever. We should be seeing a new one in 4 to 6 business days. Just a lil update.
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Wow that's ****ty. Glad they are replacing it. I would of made a huge stink if they tried saying that was due to wear and tear.
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how hard did he press on the screen? it looks like its been pressed VERY hard.
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how hard did he press on the screen? it looks like its been pressed VERY hard.
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Yea after seeing the updated photo there's no doubt that was caused by pressure. Sat on old phone before by accident and the screen did the EXACT same thing.
I wouldn't say this is a screen issue, just a damaged phone by accident :*(
Hopefully cs doesnt consider that physical damage and charge full retail price after they get it..
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Sad, sad day, folks
So no schiss, there I was, giving the kids a bath, when all of a sudden my blaze jumps out of my pocket and into the tub. As quickly as I could get over the shock of what happened, I removed the battery and threw the blaze in a bowl of rice, but I fear this may be the end of Betty and as much as I hate to say it, if it is dead, it's time for a Nexus. In a couple months, when I can afford a phone. We'll find out tomorrow whether Betty breathes. I have high hopes, as when I took the battery out, it wasn't wet underneath
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Sad, sad day, folks
So no schiss, there I was, giving the kids a bath, when all of a sudden my blaze jumps out of my pocket and into the tub. As quickly as I could get over the shock of what happened, I removed the battery and threw the blaze in a bowl of rice, but I fear this may be the end of Betty and as much as I hate to say it, if it is dead, it's time for a Nexus. In a couple months, when I can afford a phone. We'll find out tomorrow whether Betty breathes. I have high hopes, as when I took the battery out, it wasn't wet underneath
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...I hope this isn't the end! But if it is, you were an amazing person to have around! :crying:
Its always good to have some Uncle Ben's around. . Good luck.....
is the fact that my children weren't electrocuted a good sign?
lol i kid. Luckily, I'm not dead in the water even if it is fried. I have my i777 with the plan that my job pays for.
I wonder if t-mo does call/sms forwarding...
Can we dare to say...?
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My previous BlackBerry took a dive into our pool while I was emptying the skimmer and it took me a few moments before I could jump in after it. I unscrewed everything and took it apart, cleaned everything with distilled water, and placed the components into a bowl of white rice on on top of our cable box for a week. It still works today, although I only keep it around as a backup.
If you give you Blaze many days in a bowl of rice, and place the bowl on top of something that is perpetually warm, like a cable/dtv box or other heat-producing hardware (and give it a week. Seriously, give it 7 days to allow any remaining water to work its way out from underneath ball-grid arrays and the LCD) I'm sure it will come out the other end working fine.
BETTY LIVES! MUAHAHAHAHA!
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BETTY LIVES! MUAHAHAHAHA!
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That picture was my second choice of picture to use on xda but I picked the other one because I was saving that one if you said it lived... You beat me to it!
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That picture was my second choice of picture to use on xda but I picked the other one because I was saving that one if you said it lived... You beat me to it!
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Lol I downloaded that the day it happened just in case
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Awesome memes
And very glad to hear Betty's still kicking
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BETTY LIVES! MUAHAHAHAHA!
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Well that was fast, glad to hear!