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Liquipel or HzO waterproofing?

Has anyone tried either? And by trying, I mean has anyone submerged their phone with these treatments.?
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shaggyskunk said:
Has anyone tried either? And by trying, I mean has anyone submerged their phone with these treatments.?
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I wouldn't try it. Every time you remove the batter cover, you'll have to reapply. If you keep your phone in your pocket, who knows when that stuff will wear off the phone. Just look for a water proof case, if your afraid of getting your phone wet.

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I wouldn't try it. Every time you remove the batter cover, you'll have to reapply.
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This is isn't true for Liquipel. Their technology works a bit different in the fact that they ionize the phone in a vacuum with the chemical they use for waterproofing by releasing the chemical then release the vacuum so it bonds itself to every nook and cranny the phone has, making a waterproof bond at (I believe as far as) the atomic level. Very interesting technology... Though, it does NOT make the phone capable of just being completely submerged into water without being affected. They still recommend letting the phone dry out if it is submerged, but the water itself won't affect much. Hence they're "worry free" motto.

Fortune090 said:
This is isn't true for Liquipel. Their technology works a bit different in the fact that they ionize the phone in a vacuum with the chemical they use for waterproofing by releasing the chemical then release the vacuum so it bonds itself to every nook and cranny the phone has, making a waterproof bond at (I believe as far as) the atomic level. Very interesting technology... Though, it does NOT make the phone capable of just being completely submerged into water without being affected. They still recommend letting the phone dry out if it is submerged, but the water itself won't affect much. Hence they're "worry free" motto.
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Yeah, that's what I was thinking... I was just curious to see if anyone had any personal experience with the products?
It's not like I'm particularly worried about my phone getting wet, but over the years I have spilled water/drinks on various phones. Fortunately, I've never had one suffer any kind of permanent damage.
Also I'm not too keen on stuffing a phone that has it's thinness as one of it's features into a bulky case.
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shaggyskunk said:
Yeah, that's what I was thinking... I was just curious to see if anyone had any personal experience with the products?
It's not like I'm particularly worried about my phone getting wet, but over the years I have spilled water/drinks on various phones. Fortunately, I've never had one suffer any kind of permanent damage.
Also I'm not too keen on stuffing a phone that has it's thinness as one of it's features into a bulky case.
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I personally haven't, no, but people have been raving about liquipel since CES saying it's the best behind actually getting a waterproof case.
I also contacted them a few weeks back wondering if they will liquipel Skyrockets even though they're not on their phone list and they said they will. All you have to do is select a phone on the list and state that you're knowingly sending a different phone in the notes. I'm tempted to get it done, but I need to wait until I have a SR that isn't so jacked up with these screen lines.. Haha
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Fortune090 said:
I personally haven't, no, but people have been raving about liquipel since CES saying it's the best behind actually getting a waterproof case.
I also contacted them a few weeks back wondering if they will liquipel Skyrockets even though they're not on their phone list and they said they will. All you have to do is select a phone on the list and state that you're knowingly sending a different phone in the notes. I'm tempted to get it done, but I need to wait until I have a SR that isn't so jacked up with these screen lines.. Haha
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Used otterbox defender before and it is very water resistant but no means water proof.
I have used it during heavy rain without setting the watermark-void my warranty trigger. Even with a waterproof cover not sure I would take it 3ft below sea level snorkeling.
But maybe liguipel and an otterbox commuter would be a lighter alternative

i'm using SEaLABox waterproof case for my S2 for couple of months now
check out the case preview:
swimmingwaterproofcases.com/sealabox-a-waterproof-mobile-case-from-krusell

Reviewed a very nice letter from liquid. I727 skyrocket not on list but I was added to their support list and if and when it is they will update me.
Seems like a repuitable company. For $80 though, if you live on the beach go4 it
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mmessina said:
Reviewed a very nice letter from liquid. I727 skyrocket not on list but I was added to their support list and if and when it is they will update me.
Seems like a repuitable company. For $80 though, if you live on the beach go4 it
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They did add it to their list on the site. Got an email about it. Listed as Samsung GS2 (AT&T). Know they definitely need to rename it, but they said that it's supported. And it's $60.
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lifeproof
You guys need to check out lifeproof. Much better case, its waterproof; not water resistant like liquipel and aridion or p2i or hzo. This is the ONLY way to protect your phone from the elements.
demonstration at the beach for more information.
We resell these cases to small dealers @ $60.00. They retail at best buy for $79.99. We retail for $74.99 + shipping. 305.349.3678.

You don't need a case. You need a helmet & a life jacket.
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mrc1330 said:
You guys need to check out lifeproof. Much better case, its waterproof; not water resistant like liquipel and aridion or p2i or hzo. This is the ONLY way to protect your phone from the elements.
demonstration at the beach for more information.
We resell these cases to small dealers @ $60.00. They retail at best buy for $79.99. We retail for $74.99 + shipping. 305.349.3678.
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Would be nice if they made a lifeproof case for a skyrocket....

Wow, I didn't realize this service was offered anywhere...without a case anyway. That's pretty impressive, although I'm not sure I'd ever fully trust submerging my phone. It would be great in case of an accident.

mrc1330 said:
You guys need to check out lifeproof. Much better case, its waterproof; not water resistant like liquipel and aridion or p2i or hzo. This is the ONLY way to protect your phone from the elements.
demonstration at the beach for more information.
We resell these cases to small dealers @ $60.00. They retail at best buy for $79.99. We retail for $74.99 + shipping. 305.349.3678.
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You know those are for iPhones and you're in the Samsung Skyrocket forum??? Are you just being paid to advertise on forums? Thanks for the pricing for a case that doesn't work with our phones...
Sorry, just a little irritated that they don't have these for the skyrocket...

rkub said:
You know those are for iPhones and you're in the Samsung Skyrocket forum??? Are you just being paid to advertise on forums? Thanks for the pricing for a case that doesn't work with our phones...
Sorry, just a little irritated that they don't have these for the skyrocket...
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^^ I'm with this guy/gal

Lifeproof cases look great. But I would say your advertising to the wrong crowd as your website only shows you sell iPhone and iPad cases. Apple makes me throw up.
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Leo Laporte had his iphone liquipelled. Maybe another brand, but search for it on twitv. He dunked his phone and it was done for. Granted he said he didn't wait the 2days of drying like they recommend. I think those 2 days could be important, but not sure if it's worth the cost regardless.
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A couple months ago I dropped mine in water for a few seconds with a regular case and rebooted it a couple times before taking out the battery, then blow dried it immediately for a while on high heat and left it out for 8 hours before putting battery back in, then used it the whole day and it still works perfectly haha

I was wondering if this is really "long lasting", ....I remember there was nano coating for cars and it disappears after a while.
I believe that it works but does it work one year after ..or two?
They promise (liquipel) a lifetime more then the gadget itself, but this I don´t believe.
I found some other stuff, regarding making electronics water proof, a german engineering company liqui-tech.de
they recommend liquipel but offer something similar, but to protect the gadget you have to disassemble. Not easy to get it back assembled .
But much cheaper, a can for 14€

A zip lock baggie and you're good to go! Cheap too
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Shattered my screen

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Yup I might be the first A-hole to shatter my screen. Dropped on top left corner from 5 feet. Completely anhiliated the screen to the point that by the impact zone a crater of gorilla glass is gone. And the bezel, well yea a piece of that disappeared as well.. Its completely my fault, but I will def be reconsidering plastic devices in the future. Could it have killed them to include a legit metal bezel... Time to go cry haha
Anyone know if new screens are even available yet?
The device still works and I will post pictures tomorrow.

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Holy crap! Sorry man!!
After reading this I remembered that I had not signed up for a Square Trade Insurance policy yet so I just went there and did so...

Look at alibaba, they usually have digitizers for new phones. Ebay might have it too

what? I though this gorilla glass 3 is unbreakable!
I dont believe you
post pic.

netnerd said:
what? I though this gorilla glass 3 is unbreakable!
I dont believe you
post pic.
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Seriously???
Gorilla Glass is most def breakable..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB2wZET_SKs
http://mashable.com/2013/04/29/galaxy-s4-drop-test/

Drop tests aren't always accurate, as quite a lot depends on where the point of impact is after the fall. Overall though, given that the S4 did survive a few of the drops is a good thing, as it seemed the S3 is a bit less durable.
Either way though, Gorilla Glass isn't meant to offer a ton of protection for drops - It's scratch resistant, not shatterproof.
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I looked at your user name and the subject of this post and thought..... You definitely are THAT GUY!
Sorry for your misfortune....
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KryptosXLayer2 said:
I looked at your user name and the subject of this post and thought..... You definitely are THAT GUY!
Sorry for your misfortune....
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Haha I most certainly am... I'll be posting pics today. I'm just most upset that the bezel chipped apart. I think that if it were able to absorb some of the impact or if there was a simple metal bezel the device would have fared much better.

Actually, the fact the plastic bezel broke too meant that even a metal case wouldn't have saved you.
Read up about "crush zones" in cars and how if the frame (bezel in this case) is crumpled, it reduces the damage to the people inside (screen in this case).
It sounds like your phone hit the corner and hit hard enough that unless you had a TPU case, it would've been dead either way.

+1. A lot of factors go into how phone damage occurs when you drop it. Five feet without a case purely on the corner is enough to damage the best of builds but throw on a decent tpu and your phone might live to see the light. Also would like to add that as long as you can replace the screen with ease, which luckily Samsung designed the phone well enough to be disassemble, it's not that bad of a situation.
At the end of the day though you should really get phone insurance. It's the best case money can buy lol
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imthatguy83 said:
Yup I might be the first A-hole to shatter my screen. Dropped on top left corner from 5 feet. Completely anhiliated the screen to the point that by the impact zone a crater of gorilla glass is gone. And the bezel, well yea a piece of that disappeared as well.. Its completely my fault, but I will def be reconsidering plastic devices in the future. Could it have killed them to include a legit metal bezel... Time to go cry haha
Anyone know if new screens are even available yet?
The device still works and I will post pictures tomorrow.
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Check here: http://www.etradesupply.com/samsung/galaxy-models/samsung-galaxy-s4-gt-i9500.html
I just purchased a bunch of S3 screens and adhesive and such from them...

If you're a little handy with fixing phones and what not then you might be in luck. The glass and lcd can be separated just like the s3. Lcd which is the display has the touch built into it. The glass is just for protection. Ive done it on the s3 many times. With a heat gun and a blade. The glass alone cost $30-40. Find your local repair shop at most you should pay is $150.
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In the past ATT always gives you a month to add insurance. It's a $200 deductible but might be worth checking out.
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dont change the glass urself.it wont look good.best thing to do is let samsung fix it.they only charge 179 or 199.call samsung north america

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Yup I might be the first A-hole to shatter my screen. Dropped on top left corner from 5 feet. Completely anhiliated the screen to the point that by the impact zone a crater of gorilla glass is gone. And the bezel, well yea a piece of that disappeared as well.. Its completely my fault, but I will def be reconsidering plastic devices in the future. Could it have killed them to include a legit metal bezel... Time to go cry haha
Anyone know if new screens are even available yet?
The device still works and I will post pictures tomorrow.
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Dude! I totally feel your pain. I cringed and had flashbacks from when I did the same thing to my Captivate a while back. Same height, landed on the spot and same result. I had dropped it from 5 feet and higher before but that sweet spot is death for a phone.
Mine took the plunge from a bunk bed, yours?

As the phones screen size increases the phone will crack easier from drops
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kevnuke said:
Dude! I totally feel your pain. I cringed and had flashbacks from when I did the same thing to my Captivate a while back. Same height, landed on the spot and same result. I had dropped it from 5 feet and higher before but that sweet spot is death for a phone.
Mine took the plunge from a bunk bed, yours?
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Yea its a heart breaker, I was using anbold iPhone 4 for 2 months waiting on it.. Talking smack to all my iPhone 5 owning family members.
I live in Phx and the weather just hit 100 the last 2 days, come home from work and one of the 2 ac units was broke. In the dark using it as a flash light, trying to pull the disconnect on the ac and then the crash. .. wanted tovcry but manned up and held it in haha
Thanks everyone for the the suggestions

S4 Build Quality : Plastic > Aluminum

I've had all sorts of Android phones. I loved all the metal ones (Moto and HTC) and stuck with the Galaxy for the developer community, camera, and not getting rid of SD cards and removable batteries. Although my next upgrade batteries and internal memory should be good enough to let that go. I loved the One but 4 MP is 4 MP when your not indoors at night.
I won't let any comments on build quality bother me again. Forget shattering in my pocket, I have dropped my GS4 numerous times with zero effect. I use a $10 case. And now, I ran it over with my car. On concrete. The kind with tar and rocks all in it. Diagonally, straight over the entire phone with tire tracks on it.
Zero damage to screen, all sensors work normally, not even a scratch on the case or screen or edges. And it even popped out of the case while being run over. I guess it's true there is a reason they use plastic for heavy duty stuff in commercial tools and equipment, and aluminum is soda can material.
See attached pics.

Ya and function is more important than appearance anyways
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Haha I love it. I dropped mine the day after I got it and almost broke down on the floor until I realized that nothing actually happened to it.
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Plastic is fine with me, every phone, plastic or metal will break if the screen lands just right. Despite all the claims to the contrary, I find the S4 to be great. The video below should debunk most nay sayers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3mhAVC6cBA

I completely agree that plastic > metal for phone cases. A metal case on a phone is a serious MINUS to me.
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Wow. I'm even happier now that I chose this over the One.

i kept reading reviews about the s4 about lower end build quality this, plastic lower build quality that, etc. etc.... but have been impressed by how the phone feels. feels solid. i am constantly amazed how that little thin plastic back clicks in so well and feels so solid. main reason i chose the s4 over the htc one is accessible sd card slot and battery. that's it. i'll take this kind of plastic build over unibody metal every time if it means i get to put in myown sd card and be able to switch batteries.

I got the One at launch and just got an S4 a week ago, was trying to decide which to keep... Picked up my One last night after using S4 all week and it suddenly felt heavy and clunky. I'm keeping the S4.

Fan boy thread. You must be out of your mind if you really believe what You wrote in the title. Who would not want an aluminum s4!
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aimfire72 said:
I got the One at launch and just got an S4 a week ago, was trying to decide which to keep... Picked up my One last night after using S4 all week and it suddenly felt heavy and clunky. I'm keeping the S4.
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I'm in the same boat, been using the One for a month or so and picked up a GS4 during the half off sale. While my decision will come down more to software than hardware (need to find the right ROM for GS4, still working through this Loki stuff >.<), I definitely prefer the in-hand feel of the One. At a mm or so less wide and having a curved back, it just feels like it fits better to me. I have found that the weight is basically a nonissue, though I know some people get really worked up one way or the other.
As for plastic vs. metal, obviously people who say "plastic is flimsy" are way off, as it is very sturdy, but the One definitely looks nicer after a day of use than the GS4--the glossy finish on the GS4 just soaks up fingerprints like there's no tomorrow. I guess most people use cases, but I've always been a naked-in-pocket kind of guy so that's my biggest beef with the GS4's shell. I wish Samsung would just use a nice matte polycarbonate like some of the Lumias or the One X.
Oh well, it's still a fun debate.

maldinimi said:
Fan boy thread. You must be out of your mind if you really believe what You wrote in the title. Who would not want an aluminum s4!
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I would not. Every metal devices I've owned have at least one scratch. I will not set my metal tablet down on a table because it would scratch. Plastic doesn't scratch or chip.
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maldinimi said:
Fan boy thread. You must be out of your mind if you really believe what You wrote in the title. Who would not want an aluminum s4!
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I'd get a plastic One over a metal S4 lol selling phones its easy to see how much more fragile unibody and metal framed phones are than multi pieced plastic ones. I hope Samsung never moves to unibody or metal
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how did nobody take the time to ask OP HOW THA HECK DID YOU RUN YOUR S4 WITH YOUR CAR????

To the guy who called this a fanboy post: I've owned every major brand of android phone of all materials and my wife bought an HTC 8x at my suggestion. I clearly stated I got the s4 assuming build quality to be something I had to deal with. I felt the need to post because I ran it over with a 3500 lb car. That's not fanboy. That's credit.
And yeah I ran it over leaving the lake packing my car lol I set it down on the ground and got my kid, dog, and stuff in. Stupid but true. I'm aware I got lucky but I've ruined phones doing far less. Including my aluminum OG Droid. My wife's 8x shattered on the first drop with a polycarb body. My opinion stands, stupidity and all.

Galaxy S4 Active dropped on concrete - how rugged is it? (pics)

Well, I dropped my Samsung Galaxy S4 Active onto a concrete sidewalk. I am not as careful as I should be since I would drop my SII without worry since I had the Ballistics case on it. My new Active had no case. It fell directly on a corner, and of course missed the hardened rubber/plastic part and hit the outer metal shell directly. It knocked a snap out of the bottom right corner opposite the impact point. I took the case off and installed it again and everything snapped in normally.
My screen is fine and everything works normally. Aside from asthetics, nothing is different than before the drop. I have read about some regular S4 screens breaking from far less. Maybe there is something to the "rugged" nature of the active.
Anyways, a picture is worth a thousand words so here are four pics. My first time uploading pics here so hopefully they turn out ok.

Ouch! My sincerest condolences.

I would be terrified while picking it up..

Any 5 inch touchscreen device shouldn't ever be considered rugged haha
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I wouldnt try it
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Sand out the part? lol.

I dropped mine today too, which is weird because I never drop my phone. I have a scuff mark on the metal outer shell like you. Pretty disappointed it scratched so easily.
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It's not a rugged phone ladies... It's the same as an s4 just water and dirt proof.
You drop it and it will break just as easy as a regular s4.

Ouch!
Ouch that sucks! Yeah I just got my Active today and I need to get a case and screen protector ASAP.
I didn't think this phone would be drop proof. It was advertised as waterproof/dustproof.
At least the screen is not cracked.

Ouch! At least a case will cover the damage and the screen is not cracked. One of the reasons I returned mine. It is a bit slippery. The ATT manager asked why I was returning it and I said no cases, no support and he scoffed at me. I then asked him when is the last time a Galaxy Device was launched and cases were not available on that day at the store? Even my captive had a case at ATT the day I bought it...It has been over a week and you can't even get an overpriced cases from ATT? No thanks.

planoman said:
Ouch! At least a case will cover the damage and the screen is not cracked. One of the reasons I returned mine. It is a bit slippery. The ATT manager asked why I was returning it and I said no cases, no support and he scoffed at me. I then asked him when is the last time a Galaxy Device was launched and cases were not available on that day at the store? Even my captive had a case at ATT the day I bought it...It has been over a week and you can't even get an overpriced cases from ATT? No thanks.
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That is what I was thinking. With a case it won't even show. I did buy the Best Buy protection so supposedly I can get unlimited exchanges but still...
I know it wasn't made with drop protection, but it did hold up pretty well. If a case ever comes out I will have no worries at all.

I dropped my s4 in a puddle 2 days ago fully submerged and my heart sunk. Ripped it sort let it dry. Used some alcohol to get water out and it works fine. Not an active though.
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Slade8525 said:
people will do amazing things to get what they want. that said, perhaps food ought to be prioritized over cell phones/random crap you want. how did you break 3 s4's? you must have the worst case of butterfingers ever. i usually buy mine off contract or unlocked, but i have yet to accidentally destroy any cell phone. not everyone has the money to shell out for new stuff whenever they need it.
fortunately i dont have to worry about money, ever, but i still take very good care of whatever i have, and i have learned not to lend things out or let people use my stuff (especially drunk friends and cell phones or idiot friends and new sports cars).
seriously, how did you manage to break 3 already? i know one guy who drops his iphone about once a week.
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Sounds like the case of "I haz monies." Paying full price 3 times sucks really really bad. I would hope you mean breaking the original, then breaking it at repair, and one more for good measure. Still, that's just crazy butterfingers, but I digress.
Op, I seriously doubt "rugged" means unchipable, or even blemish proof. If phone meets concrete from even three feet and the right angle, you'll either chip, dent, or scratch. In thing to be happy about is the glass or screen shattering. I'll take dents and chips over exploding screens any day. Still, not having cases for it is highly questionable. You'd think even Sammy would release a case, just to collect more money.
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I cannot believe how ****ty the active is, this phone slipped out of my pocket and fell from about 10 inches up the day I bought it. The screen cracked in two places. Upper right corner and right below the back button.
However, I called at&t and they sent me a regular s4 free of charge and let me keep the mildly broken active. Never charged me or anything. If only I could find a replacement screen.
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Incarnate609 said:
I cannot believe how ****ty the active is, this phone slipped out of my pocket and fell from about 10 inches up the day I bought it. The screen cracked in two places. Upper right corner and right below the back button.
However, I called at&t and they sent me a regular s4 free of charge and let me keep the mildly broken active. Never charged me or anything. If only I could find a replacement screen.
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At this point, Samsung may be able to replace it cheaper than buying parts. Of course it's on the assumption you want it fixed today.
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mattpayne92 said:
I dropped mine today too, which is weird because I never drop my phone. I have a scuff mark on the metal outer shell like you. Pretty disappointed it scratched so easily.
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haha you dropped it and expecting not to have scratches? screen on my note 2 shattered when i dropped it on the first day i bought it

Fastnova007 said:
It's not a rugged phone ladies...
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I don't understand why people who purchase this phone seem to think it is shock proof, drop proof and crush proof. It's marketed as being waterproof and dustproof.
sgtmcfunky said:
Ouch that sucks! Yeah I just got my Active today and I need to get a case and screen protector ASAP.
I didn't think this phone would be drop proof. It was advertised as waterproof/dustproof.
At least the screen is not cracked.
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Precisely.
planoman said:
Ouch! At least a case will cover the damage and the screen is not cracked. One of the reasons I returned mine. It is a bit slippery. The ATT manager asked why I was returning it and I said no cases, no support and he scoffed at me. I then asked him when is the last time a Galaxy Device was launched and cases were not available on that day at the store? Even my captive had a case at ATT the day I bought it...It has been over a week and you can't even get an overpriced cases from ATT? No thanks.
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Have you seen the long list of accessories here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2331133
dajabec said:
Well, I dropped my Samsung Galaxy S4 Active onto a concrete sidewalk. I am not as careful as I should be since I would drop my SII without worry since I had the Ballistics case on it. My new Active had no case. It fell directly on a corner, and of course missed the hardened rubber/plastic part and hit the outer metal shell directly. It knocked a snap out of the bottom right corner opposite the impact point. I took the case off and installed it again and everything snapped in normally.
My screen is fine and everything works normally. Aside from asthetics, nothing is different than before the drop. I have read about some regular S4 screens breaking from far less. Maybe there is something to the "rugged" nature of the active.
Anyways, a picture is worth a thousand words so here are four pics. My first time uploading pics here so hopefully they turn out ok.
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Glad to see your phone survived. I'm still going to wait for my case to come in the mail though.
dajabec said:
That is what I was thinking. With a case it won't even show. I did buy the Best Buy protection so supposedly I can get unlimited exchanges but still...I know it wasn't made with drop protection, but it did hold up pretty well. If a case ever comes out I will have no worries at all.
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I wish it had drop protection. But a case should fix that. I'm just thrilled about it being waterproof.
Incarnate609 said:
I cannot believe how ****ty the active is, this phone slipped out of my pocket and fell from about 10 inches up the day I bought it. The screen cracked in two places. Upper right corner and right below the back button. However, I called at&t and they sent me a regular s4 free of charge and let me keep the mildly broken active. Never charged me or anything. If only I could find a replacement screen.
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One of the reasons I got rid of my old S4 was because people were having the screen crack while in their pocket with no trauma. I haven't heard any such reports on the Active just yet. Honestly, the one time I cracked a screen it was on my Note 1 and it was a drop of similar height and I had a Trident case on it. It sucks, but I can't see blaming an electronic device when I'm the one dropping it.

LG G2 is very fragile!!!!

If your thinking of getting this phone get a case as soon add possible! That happened after my father dropped hood phone once. Now the bottom part of the screen where the on screen buttons are does not work. So he just went back to his GS3. I have not found any tutorials on how to replace the screen and digitizer or if just the digitizer.
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I did the same. Dropped my G2 going into Future shop to buy a case for it. Chipped the top left corner (can barely see it!) and now the top portion of the screen doesn't work... Now I have to get the screen and digitizer replaced...not cheap.
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kennielsen said:
I did the same. Dropped my G2 going into Future shop to buy a case for it. Chipped the top left corner (can barely see it!) and now the top portion of the screen doesn't work... Now I have to get the screen and digitizer replaced...not cheap.
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Y'all are some brave people to not put a case on such a great phone from the beginning lol

Thats what you get for buying LG. The companys products are notoriously ****ty and unreliable junk. Tvs, phones, cameras, everything. I been burnt so much. Not buying their piece of **** products again

Ooops too expensive for that bad thing...:silly:

Picked up mine from best buy for free yesterday. Was supposed to be $99 but rang up free. Gotta love teenagers in the work force!
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I've smashed mine twice since november, today being the second time. 1st time it was in its flip cover case. This time, I took out of its case to lie in bed with it (cover gets in the way when you're on your back), went to the bathroom, fell out of my hands, 2 feet drop. Smashed again.
I have the Flip Cover, Otter Box Defender, now ordered the Incipio Leather Folio 2 in 1 and the Incipio Dual.
Figured if I had options I'd keep a good case on it constantly. Lucky I have insurance for it, 120$ deductable. I've reached my 2 claim max for the year though...
Most ...Fragile phone...ever...

I'm still getting a G2. Samsung uses versions of LED screens which have some chance of burn in, ghost images.
LG g2 is LCD. Yes there's a chance of dead pixel but I would rather take my chance with that instead.
Besides, LCD is easier to see on sunlight.
Unfortunately, Camera has stopped.

Kulinick said:
Y'all are some brave people to not put a case on such a great phone from the beginning lol
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I dont use a case for my LG 4X HD. I have dropped it many times, no cracks. It depends on the build quality, weight, the way it fell and so on.
I find cases ugly and unnecessary.
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I'm still getting a G2. Samsung uses versions of LED screens which have some chance of burn in, ghost images.
LG g2 is LCD. Yes there's a chance of dead pixel but I would rather take my chance with that instead.
Besides, LCD is easier to see on sunlight.
Unfortunately, Camera has stopped.
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Thats not entirely true. Unless you wont change your phone in 2 years, the chance of getting burn ins is low. Be careful with LG,they have a tendency to drop phone support ASAP.

My fathers G2 was put in a spigein slimarmor case before the sales rep even set it up. Last month his digitizer was going wokners, had a slight nick in the case that pressed stuff together. Took it to the sprint store, and the reps replaced the front of screen on the spot without even having to do a warranty claim.that LG glass is super thin, too thin in my opinion which is also the reason I will never buy the flex

i dropped my g2 more than 3 times luckily no damage. i dont have any cases.
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I have 2 xs scratches on the gorilla glass. Its not so hard.

Managed to crack the screen after two days lol

Hmm, i dropped mine 2 times but i got it a good cover since i buy it so didn't get any damage still the screen did got a little scratch but i don't really know how it happens it was a few days after...
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roobs said:
Managed to crack the screen after two days lol
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LOL
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laramo said:
Are you sure its fragile? my friend has it and he dont complain abiut its on da eealz.
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I know, I've heard it's not too bad. My friend also has it and he said he has dropped it multiple times and nothing has happened to it.

It probably can depend of supplier and party . My friend bought first G2 and had many problems with it, so he returned it to the shop and got the replacement.... but the second one was not good too. Screen just cracked after about a week of use -__- But I know many people with really good experience with this device, so it really depend of how lucky you are )

clapper66 said:
If your thinking of getting this phone get a case as soon add possible! That happened after my father dropped hood phone once. Now the bottom part of the screen where the on screen buttons are does not work. So he just went back to his GS3. I have not found any tutorials on how to replace the screen and digitizer or if just the digitizer.
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u can try yourself while recording video, may be u'll become the first one for the tutorial :laugh:

Whoopsiieee... @[email protected] so how much it cost to repair that? so fragilee..

Ouch.. just by seeing your pict makes my eyes hurt. such a beautiful phone..